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The Magical Animal Adoption Agency, Book 1 Clover's Luck

Kallie George - Disney-Hyperion
Format: Book

Despite her name, Clover has always felt decidedly unlucky. So when she stumbles upon a mysterious cottage in the Woods, she can hardly believe her good fortune. It's the Magical Animal Adoption Agency, and it houses creatures of all kinds. Fairy horses, unicorns, and a fiery young...
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Click, Clack, Peep!

Doreen Cronin - Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

Farmer Brown, oh-so-sleepy, has a new, adorable - and LOUD - duckling to deal with in this addition to the award-winning Click, Clack series from the New York Times bestselling team who brought you Click, Clack, Moo and Click, Clack, Boo!There's more trouble on the farm, but Duck has nothing...
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I Will Never Get a Star on Mrs. Benson's Blackboard

Jennifer K. Mann - Candlewick
Format: Hardcover

Rose's teacher gives stars for spelling and neatness and giving the right answer, but Rose can't manage to do any of those things right. Will she ever get a star from Mrs. Benson?Rose is a distracted and creative soul. She does her best at school, but sometimes her mind wanders,...
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Are the Dinosaurs Dead, Dad?

Julie Middleton - Peachtree Publishers
Format: Hardcover

Kids love to imagine what dinosaurs might have been like when they were alive. But when a trip to the museum turns into a real-life prehistoric encounter, Dave and his dad don t need to use their imagination. As they walk through the rooms of the exhibit, Dave keeps trying to get his dads...
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Pearl: The Cloud Fairy (Rainbow Magic: The Weather Fairies, No. 3)

Daisy Meadows
Format: Paperback

The Weather Fairies have lost their magical feathers! Rachel and Kirsty search for one in each Weather Fairies book. Read all seven books to help bring the weather back to Fairyland!Fairyland is home to the seven Weather Fairies! With the help of Doodle the rooster and his magical feathers,...
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The Tricks and Treats of Halloween!

Angela Murphy - Simon Spotlight
Format: Hardcover

Unmask the haunted history of Halloween in this fact-tastic, nonfiction Level 3 Ready-to-Read, part of a new series all about the history of fun stuff!Did you know that hundreds of years ago, people would carve Jack-O’-Lanterns out of turnips and potatoes? Or that today, Americans...
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The Ice Cream Kid: Brain Freeze!

Todd Clark - Andrews McMeel Publishing
Format: Hardcover

Introducing Irwin Snackcracker, seemingly ordinary fourth-grader who is transformed through the power of a Fudgsicle into superhero extraordinaire: The Ice Cream Kid!?When Irwin Snackcracker leaves for school in the morning all he can think about is pizza, tater-tots, and winning first...
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The Navy SEALs (First Facts)

Jennifer M. Besel - Capstone Press
Format: Book

U.S. Navy SEALs are some of the best soldiers in the world. From driving underwater vehicles to using powerful weapons, SEALs are prepared to take on any mission. Learn more about how these skilled soldiers work on sea, land, and in the air to keep the nation safe.
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Take a Deep Breath

Sue Graves - Free Spirit Publishing
Format: Book

Lucy is afraid of dogs, Josh doesn't like to go in the pool, Dan doesn't want the nurse to touch his bruised knee, and Ben is afraid to go on stage in front of people. Follow along as these friends learn that when something scares them, they can take a deep breath and feel brave...
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Babymouse #2: Our Hero

Jennifer L. Holm - Random House Books for Young Readers
Format: Library Binding

NEW YORK TIMES bestselling and Newbery Honor winning author Jennifer Holm teams up with Matthew Holm to bring you a fully illustrated graphic novel series packed with humor and kid appeal—BABYMOUSE! With multiple Children's Choice awards and over 1.7 million books in print, kids,...
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