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Oops, pounce, quick, run! : an alphabet caper.

Mike Twohy - Balzer + Bray
Format: Print book

In the vein of Tom and Jerry, Bugs Bunny, and other classic cartoons, Oops, Pounce, Quick, Run! is a hilariously clever alphabet caper, perfect for fans of LMNO Peas and Z Is for Moose.A little mouse is asleep until a ball suddenly bounces into his home, setting off an epic chase - from...
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Janine.

Maryann Cocca-Leffler - Albert Whitman & Company
Format: Hardcover

Meet Janine. She is one of a kind! Janine dresses a little different, remembers random facts, reads the dictionary for fun, and has her own style of cheering. Nobody does things the way Janine does things! One girl in Janine's class is throwing a party and all the COOL kids are invited....
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I Sleep in a Big Bed

Maria Van Lieshout - Chronicle Books
Format: Hardcover

Babies sleep in cribs. Do big kids? No! Big kids sleep in a big bed.Every child's life is filled with milestones. Some happen easily; others need a little extra support. Artist and mom Maria van Lieshout has been there. Drawing upon her own experiences, she has created an engaging series...
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The Spooky Cabin (PAW Patrol)

RANDOM HOUSE. - RANDOM House
Format: Print book

When Nicklelodoen's PAW Patrol uncover a ghostly mystery in an old cabin, Rubble, Rocky, and Chase are on the case. Boys and girls ages 4 to 6 will thrill to this Step 1 Step into Reading leveled reader that's perfect for Halloween and features more than 30 shiny stickers. Step...
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A Splash of Red: The Life and Art of Horace Pippin

Jen Bryant - Knopf Books for Young Readers
Format: Print book

A Robert F. Sibert Honor BookWinner of the Schneider Family Book AwardAn ALA-ALSC Notable Children's BookWinner of the NCTE Orbis Pictus Award for Outstanding Nonfiction for ChildrenAs a child in the late 1800s, Horace Pippin loved to draw: He loved the feel of the charcoal as it slid...
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Violet the Pilot

Steve Breen - Puffin Books
Format: Print book

A classic underdog story that's up-in-the-air, by two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning editorial cartoonist Steve Breen.By the time she's two years old, Violet Van Winkle can fix nearly any appliance in the house. And by eight she's building elaborate flying machines from scratch...
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Seals

Quinn M Arnold - Creative Education/Creative Paperbacks
Format: Print book

The popular Seedlings series offers irresistible introductions to animals, birds, sea life, insects, eco systems, and an array of transporation. Written in a friendly voice, filled with dynamic photos, and featuring text crafted for the youngest of readers, these books spotlight the bodies,...
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Queen Ella's Feet

Ticktock - TickTock
Format: Paperback

From the I Love Reading series a new range of first readers based on phonics. Ideal for those who prefer levelled content to help children progress toward independant reading. There are 7 levels within the I Love Reading series, each level has 8 books each with imaginative writing and delightful...
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The Story of the X-Men Level 2 Reader

Thomas Macri - Marvel Press
Format: Paperback

The Marvel titles in Disney's World of Reading line are designed to offer reluctant readers, specifically boys, books that they will want to read by featuring characters they love. The series is broken into three levels that invoke the rigorous training courses that their favorite Marvel...
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In Your Hands

Carole Boston Weatherford - Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

A black mother expresses the many hopes and dreams she has for her child in this powerful picture book masterpiece that's perfect for gift-giving.When you are a newborn, I hold your hand and study your face. I cradle you as you drift to sleep. But I know that I will not always hold your...
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Alvin and the Chipmunks: Alvin Gets an A

Kirsten Mayer - Harper
Format: Paperback

The Chipmunks have to write reports about what they did on summer vacation, but Alvin is having trouble. How can he make his report rock?
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Stanley's Garage

William Bee - Peachtree Pub Ltd
Format: Hardcover

Stanley is working at his garage today. From filling up Hattie's red sports car with gas to changing the tire on Shamus and Little Woo's blue car, it sure is a busy day. As his friends each come in with their car problems, Stanley knows just what to do to get them back on the road.
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Dinosaurs

Grace Maccarone - Scholastic
Format: Hardcover

The Dinosaurs Reader Collection is the 10th book in a popular format! Four bestselling Level 1 readers in one collection, paper-over-board, 6x9, and priced at $6.99!Four fun and fact-filled dinosaur-themed readers are bound in a 6 x 9 paper-over-board format. Two fiction and two nonfiction...
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The sequoia lives on

Joanna Cooke
Format: Print book

Nonfiction picture book explains how giant sequoias grow, shares general characteristics and trivia about the trees, and discusses their conservation.
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OLIVIA Loves Halloween

Maggie Testa - Simon Spotlight
Format: Hardcover

Olivia gets ready for Halloween in this original Level 1 Ready-to-Read story.Olivia and her friend Francine are helping decorate the classroom for their Halloween party, but they can't agree on the color scheme. Francine insists that Halloween colors are always orange and black, but Olivia...
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Stand up for yourself : the kids' book of courage

Anders Hanson - An imprint of Abdo Publishing
Format: Library Binding

Explains courage and describes ways to be courageous in everyday life, including trying new things, asking for help, and telling the truth.
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Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Presents a Day in the Life of Marlon Bundo

Marlon Bundo - Chronicle Books
Format: Hardcover

100% of Last Week Tonight's proceeds will be donated to The Trevor Project and AIDS United. HBO's Emmy-winning Last Week Tonight with John Oliver presents a children's picture book about a Very Special boy bunny who falls in love with another boy bunny.Meet Marlon Bundo, a lonely bunny...
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Miss Bindergarten and the Secret Bag.

Slate Joseph; Wolff Ashley - Paw Prints
Format: Print book

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Curious George Saves His Pennies

H. A. Rey - Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Format: Hardcover

This hardcover picture book includes a press-out coin bank and a "Just the Money Facts" activity page showing how coins and bills work. When George decides to save up for that special red train in the toy store, he doesn't realize how long it will take - or how hard he'll...
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Across the Sea

Ruth Homberg - Disney Books For Young Re, 2016.
Format: Print book

Anna and Elsa from Disney's Frozen sail off on a new adventure in this Step 2 Step into Reading book. Boys and girls ages 4 to 6 will love this leveled reader! Step 2 readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories. This book is for children who recognize familiar...
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Catch Me: A Seek-and-Find Book

Anders Arhoj - Chronicle Books
Format: Hardcover

Cats and dogs rule - and wreak humorous havoc - in this innovative picture book that reads from front to back and back to front! In this action-packed follow-up to Find Me: A Hide-and-Seek Book, readers will delight in tracking a sly cat, Big Meow, and an elusive dog, Little Woof, through...
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DK Readers L3: Star Wars: The Story of Darth Vader

Catherine Saunders - DK Publishing, 2015.
Format: Print book

With a fresh new look and added content, DK Reader Level 3: Star Wars: The Story of Darth Vader follows the life of one of the greatest villains as he rises to power.Level 3 is for children able to read on their own. The stories are exciting and captivating in order to develop the child's...
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Spring for Sophie

Yael Werber - Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Format: Print book

From snowy days to gray skies, a little girl watches and waits and wonders, will spring ever come? And then one day ... Sophie listens and watches for the signs of spring. Day after day, the same snow is frozen outside her window and the skies above are as gray as the day before. And then...
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Ideas Are All Around

Philip Christian Stead - Roaring Brook Press
Format: Print book

As an author and his dog, Wednesday, walk through their neighborhood, they look at sunflowers, say hi to Frank, a turtle, who makes quick for the water and disappears, and watch a train rumble by as they walk uphill to a big purple house that belongs to their friend Barbara. Wednesday...
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Pumpkins

Erika L. Shores - Capstone Press
Format: Library Binding

Big orange pumpkins grow in a patch. Fall is here! Celebrate the season with this easy-to-read book. Lovely photos and a simple design beautifully support early readers.
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Paddington: Paddington's Adventures

Annie Auerbach - HarperCollins; Mti Org edition
Format: Book

Discover the humor and fun of Paddington in this I Can Read storybook. Ever since the young bear entered the Browns home, everything from having tea to taking the London Underground has been an incredible adventure. But when Paddington meets Millicent, an evil taxidermist, the whole family...
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Rapunzel Stories Around the World: 3 Beloved Tales

Cari Meister - Picture Window Books
Format: Paperback

Think theres just one fairy tale with a girl locked away in a tall tower? Think again! Cultures all around the world have their own Rapunzel stories. Visit Germany, Italy, and the Philippines, and find out who is guarded by a flesh-eating monster, and whose hero flies off on a magical winged...
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Shawn Loves Sharks

Curtis Manley - Roaring Brook Press
Format: Hardcover

Shawn loves sharks.He loves their dark, blank eyes.He loves their big mouths full of sharp teeth.And he loves pretending to be a shark and chasing Stacy around the playground.Shawn loves sharks more than anything else in the world. But Predator Day at school is on Monday and Great White...
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A Short History of Thanksgiving

Sally Lee - Capstone Press
Format: Print book

Young readers learn about the early traditions which have led to our present-day celebration of Thanksgiving.
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This Beautiful Day

RICHARD JACKSON - Atheneum/Caitlyn Dlouhy Books
Format: Hardcover

In the tradition of We're Going on a Bear Hunt, acclaimed author Richard Jackson and award-winning illustrator Suzy Lee prove you can chase away any grey and gloomy day with just the right attitude, and a little bit of color.Why spend a rainy day inside? As three children embrace a grey...
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Minnie Easter Bonnet Parade: Purchase Includes Mobile App! For iPhone and iPad!

Disney Book Group - Disney Press; Brdbk edition
Format: Board book

In this adorable tale, Minnie and the rest of the Bow-Tique gang orchestrate an Easter parade that shows off some of Minnie's most outrageous and spectacular bows yet! Hats off to Easter! Once you've finished reading, download the Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Paint & Play app!
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Jesus and His Disciples

Katherine Sully - QEB Publishing
Format: Hardcover

Jesus and his Disciples is a fantastically well-written addition to the My First Bible Stories collection focusing on the life of Jesus within the Christian faith. Introducing readers to Christianity's most renowned stories, Jesus and his Disciples highlights important messages which...
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Everyone Is Equal: The Kids' Book of Tolerance

Anders Hanson - Super Sandcastle
Format: Book

Learn how to be respectful of the differences in others! Everyone is Equal: the Kids Book of Tolerance will teach kids to be tolerant of other peoples looks, abilities, beliefs, and to talk & learn about differences. This book will show kids how to use compassion, respect, responsibility,...
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Dewey Bob

Judy Schachner - Dial Books
Format: Hardcover

A sweet raccoon character stars in this endearing tale of unexpected friendship from the creator of the bestselling Skippyjon JonesDewey Bob Crockett is a durn cute raccoon who lives by himself in a house filled to the brim with the wonderful objects he collects. Buttons, wheels, furniture...
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You'll Love Chiweenies

Erin Edison - Capstone
Format: Library Binding

The spunky Chihuahua and the hot dog Dachshund make up a Chiweenie. Find out why Chiweenies are great pets.
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Winnie: The True Story of the Bear Who Inspired Winnie-the-Pooh

Katherine Applegate - Henry Holt and Co.
Format: Hardcover

Who could care for a bear?When Harry Colebourn saw a baby bear for sale at the train station, he knew he could care for it. Harry was a veterinarian. But he was also a soldier in training for World War I. Harry named the bear Winnie, short for Winnipeg, his companys home town, and he brought...
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Arms & Hands

Julie Murray - Abdo Kids, 2016.
Format: Print book

"Little readers will learn about their arms and hands while strengthening their reading skills. Simple, short sentences alongside colorful photographs"--Amazon.com.
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Otter Loves Halloween!

Sam Garton - Balzer & Bray/Harperteen
Format: Hardcover

Get in the Halloween spirit with Otter - the irrepressible picture book character from I Am Otter and Otter in Space, sure to be adored by fans of Pete the Cat.Halloween is Otter's favorite holiday. It's also a very busy time for her and Teddy. With so much to do, it's a good...
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While You Were Napping

Jenny Offill - Schwartz & Wade
Format: Print book

In this hilarious read-aloud featuring robots, fire trucks, and pirates, meet an older sister who’s more than happy to fill her little brother in on all he missed while he was napping. Since none of the other neighborhood kids had to nap, they came over. Then came the robots, and of course...
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Otter Goes to School

Sam Garton - Balzer + Bray
Format: Print book

Otter - the irrepressible picture book character from I Am Otter, Otter in Space, and Otter Loves Halloween!, sure to be adored by fans of Llama Llama - goes to school for the first time!In Otter Goes to School, Otter starts her own school for Teddy, Giraffe, and the rest of her friends....
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Baseball

Allan Morey - Bullfrog Books
Format: Hardcover

Batter up! Through large, full-color action photographs and simple text, Baseball introduces beginning readers to the basic rules of the game and encourages them to try playing. A labeled diagram helps readers identify the different parts of a baseball field, and a picture glossary reinforces...
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Nate the Great and the Missing Birthday Snake

Andrew Sharmat - Delacorte Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

Join the world's greatest detective, Nate the Great, as he solves the mystery of his friend's missing pet snake! Perfect for beginning readers and the Common Core, this long-running chapter book series will encourage children to problem-solve with Nate, using logical thinking to solve mysteries!...
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Junie B. Jones #23: Shipwrecked

Barbara Park - Random House Books for Young Readers
Format: Paperback

"Hilarious. Barbara Park makes reading fun." - Dav Pilkey, author of Dog Man Barbara Park's #1 New York Times bestselling chapter book series, Junie B. Jones, has been keeping kids laughing - and reading - for more than twenty-five years. Over 65 million copies sold! Meet...
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101 Dalmatians

Pamela Bobowicz - RH/Disney

Boys and girls ages 4 to 6 can follow dozens and dozens of puppies as they battle the evil dognapper Cruella de Vil in this Step into Reading adaptation of the beloved Disney animated film 101 Dalmatians!,
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Malala: Activist for Girls' Education

Raphaële Frier - Charlesbridge
Format: Print book

Malala Yousafzai stood up to the Taliban and fought for the right for all girls to receive an education. When she was just fifteen-years old, the Taliban attempted to kill Malala, but even this did not stop her activism. At age eighteen Malala became the youngest person to be awarded the Nobel...
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The Washington Monument

Lola Schaefer - Heinemann/Raintree
Format: Library Binding

Examines the history and construction of the monument built to honor George Washington, and discusses the importance of this symbol in American culture.
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Big Snowman, Little Snowman

Tish Rabe - Random House
Format: Paperback

Walt Disney Animation Studios presents an epic tale of adventure and comedy with Frozen. When a prophecy traps a kingdom in eternal winter, Anna, a young dreamer, must team up with Kristoff, a daring mountain man, and his reindeer on the grandest of journeys to find Anna's sister, the Snow...
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Fairy Dreams

Mary Man-Kong - Random House Books for Young Readers
Format: Paperback

Girls ages 4–6 will love learning to read on their own with this Step 2 Step into Reading leveled reader based on Barbie's latest film.
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Never Girls #10: On the Trail

Kiki Thorpe - Random House Disney
Format: Library Binding

Four best friends - Kate, Mia, Lainey, and Gabby - travel to Never Land, where they find adventure, friendship, and . . . mystery! When the girls realize that animal talent fairy Fawn is missing, the search is on. Tinker Bell and the Disney Fairies star in a magical early chapter book series...
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What I Taste

Alex Appleby - Gareth Stevens Publishing
Format: Book

24 pages : color illustrations ; 19 x 20 cm.
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Harvest Year

Cris Peterson - Boyds Mills Press; 1st edition
Format: Hardcover

Photographs and a simple text take youngsters through the calendar year and show the crops growing and being harvested, as well as children enjoying foods of all shapes and sizes and colors.
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Pug & Pig Trick-or-Treat

Sue Lowell Gallion - Beach Lane Books
Format: Hardcover

Pug and Pig are back for a heartwarming Halloween adventure in this adorable picture book that's perfect for pet lovers of all ages.Halloween night has come to Pug and Pig's house, and the darling duo is sporting matching costumes. The costumes are cozy. They glow in the dark. And they...
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The Great Big Paw Print

Poppy Green - Little Simon
Format: Hardcover

Sophie Mouse discovers a giant paw print in Pine Needle Grove - and follows it right into a bear's den - in the ninth charming book of The Adventures of Sophie Mouse series!While Sophie and her friends are exploring Sassafras Alley, they come across a huge paw print. They have seen...
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Snuggle Up, ZooBorns!

Andrew Bleiman - Simon Spotlight
Format: Hardcover

Cozy up with this cuddly Level 1 Ready-to-Read about baby zoo animals thats perfect for emerging readers! What do koala bears, panda bears, sea otters, snow leopards, and people have in common? They all love to snuggle! Nestle up with your little ones and the ZooBorn babies in this sweet...
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What If You Had Animal Teeth?

Sandra Markle - Turtleback; Reprint edition
Format: Book

FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. Describes the characteristics of different animals' teeth, including beavers, camels, Bengal tigers, and narwhals.
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Frog and Friends Celebrate Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Eve

Eve Bunting - Sleeping Bear Press
Format: Hardcover

Welcome to Frog and his world. He enjoys nothing better than spending time floating on his pond or visiting with his friends. He appreciates the simpler things in life and would prefer that things stay just the way they are--nice and peaceful. From acclaimed children's writer Eve Bunting...
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Theater

Cari Meister - Jump!
Format: Print book

In Theater, emergent readers join a group of students as they enjoy a trip to the theater. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn about this form of entertainment.
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Aaron is a Good Sport

P.D. Eastman - Random House Books for Young Readers
Format: Paperback

P. D. Eastman's classic character Aaron the Alligator makes his early-reader debut! Aaron can get into trouble doing just about anything - playing ball, planting seeds . . . even walking! Kids will giggle along as they tackle the simple words and sentences all on their own. Aaron is a star...
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Hermelin the Detective Mouse

Mini Grey - Alfred A. Knopf
Format: Print book

Ratatouille meets Sherlock Holmes in this heartwarming story of mystery and adventure, acceptance and friendship, by the acclaimed creator of Traction Man and Toys in Space. Hermelin is a special little mouse. He was born in a box of cheese and lives in an attic at 33 Offley Street. He can read...
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And Then It's Spring

Julie Fogliano - Roaring Brook Press
Format: Hardcover

Following a snow-filled winter, a young boy and his dog decide that they've had enough of all that brown and resolve to plant a garden. They dig, they plant, they play, they wait . . . and wait . . . until at last, the brown becomes a more hopeful shade of brown, a sign that spring may finally...
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Canyons

Rebecca Pettiford - ‎Pogo Books; Illustrated edition
Format: Illustrated

In Canyons, early fluent readers learn about the geologic process that creates a canyon out of solid rock. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn about these majestic landforms.
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Sidewalk Flowers

JonArno Lawson - Groundwood Books
Format: Hardcover

In this wordless picture book, a little girl collects wildflowers while her distracted father pays her little attention. Each flower becomes a gift, and whether the gift is noticed or ignored, both giver and recipient are transformed by their encounter. "Written" by award-winning...
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A Cage Went in Search of a Bird

Cary Fagan - Groundwood Books
Format: Hardcover

Is there someone out there for everyone? Two lonely souls find each other in this unusual tale of friendship and belonging from award-winning comic writer Cary Fagan. In her North American debut, illustrator Banafsheh Erfanian brings ornate artistry to the cage and birds that inhabit this...
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Kings of the Jungles

Lisa J Amstutz - Capstone Press
Format: Library Binding

Explore the behaviors and environments of jungle animals.
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Pinkalicious and Planet Pink

Victoria Kann - HarperCollins
Format: Print book

When Pinkalicious learns about Planet Pink, she has fun imagining life as a Pinktonian alien living on the pinkest planet in the universe! But what would happen if the Pinktonians paid her a visit? Beginning readers will love the close encounters in this space-themed Pinkalicious I Can Read...
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Dinosaur (Eye Wonder)

Sarah Walker - DK CHILDREN; 1st edition
Format: Hardcover

Open your eyes to a world of discovery. Step back in time to an age when dinosaurs rules the Earth. Find out about gentle Jurassic giants and the terrifying Tyrannosaurus rex. Marvel at fearsome packs of Velociraptors with their switchblade claws, and spy on herds of Hadrosaurs sporting...
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Horton Hatches the Egg

Dr. Seuss - Random House Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

It's the talk of the jungle when an elephant hatches an egg. Extravagant nonsense and rollicking verse.  
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Teddy's Favorite Toy

Christian Trimmer - Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

A mom goes to great lengths to rescue her son's favorite doll in this delightful tribute to treasured toys - and mothers.Teddy has a lot of cool toys. But his very favorite doll has the best manners, the sickest fighting skills, and a fierce sense of style. Then one morning, something truly...
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Nose (Your Body)

Julie Murray - Abdo Kids
Format: Library Binding

Little readers will learn about their noses while strengthening their reading skills. Simple, short sentences alongside fun and colorful photographs that match the text will make this title a favorite.
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Good Dog

CORI DOERRFELD - HarperCollins
Format: Hardcover

This charming picture book - from the author-illustrator of The Rabbit Listened and Little Bunny Foo Foo: The Real Story - follows an adorable stray puppy who exemplifies what it truly means to be a "good dog."When a puppy in need of a friend follows a kind girl into town, he lands...
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Never Girls #8: Far from Shore

Kiki Thorpe - Disney Books For Young Re
Format: Paperback

"The Never Girls have heard about a boy who lives in Never Land--a legendary boy who brings adventure wherever he goes. A boy named Peter Pan. Kate can't wait to meet him. But Tinker Bell knows that Peter is also good at causing trouble. Will this be an adventure, or a disaster?"--
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Aye-ayes

JULIE MURRAY - Abdo Kids Junior
Format: Library Binding

These tiny primates from Madagascar love to sleep the day away and move around at night. Readers will learn other information, like what they look like, what they like to eat, and more. Complete with simple text and fun photographs. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state...
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Hummingbirds

Quinn M Arnold - Creative Education
Format: Print book

"A kindergarten-level introduction to hummingbirds, covering their growth process, behaviors, the places they call home, and such defining features as their long beaks"--
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School Buses

Julie Murray - Abdo Kids
Format: Library Binding

Little readers can learn about a vehicle they see every day while strengthening reading skill. Complete with colorful and fun photographs that match the text, a picture glossary, and a fun Parts of an School Bus page.
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Penguin & Tiny Shrimp Don't Do Bedtime!

CATE BERRY - Balzer Bray
Format: Hardcover

Penguin and Tiny Shrimp will charm, amuse, but never put you to sleep in this meta bedtime tale in the vein of Goodnight Already.Penguin and Tiny Shrimp DO NOT have a bedtime story to share with you. There are no soft beds or cozy covers here. There are fireworks! And shark-infested waters!!This...
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We Found a Hat

Jon Klassen - Candlewick Press
Format: Print book

Click Here For the Autographed Copy Hold on to your hats for the conclusion of the celebrated hat trilogy by Caldecott Medalist Jon Klassen, who gives his deadpan finale a surprising new twist. Two turtles have found a hat. The hat looks good on both of them. But there are two turtles....
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I Got A New Friend

Karl Edwards - Knopf Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

A sweet introduction to owning a pet that is perfect for readers of The Most Magnificent Thing and A Ball for Daisy. When a little girl gets a new puppy, they have a lot to learn about each other. The new friends can be shy, messy, and sometimes get into trouble. They get lost,...
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How to Be a Bigger Bunny

Florence Minor - Katherine Tegen Books
Format: Hardcover

This picture book treasure features a cast of adorable bunnies. The artwork and story are reminiscent of picture book classics by Margaret Wise Brown and Richard Scarry.When Tickles the bunny's family goes on an adventure without her, Tickles reads her book, How to Be a Bigger Bunny, and then...
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Ricky Ricotta's Mighty Robot vs. The Unpleasant Penguins from Pluto

Dav Pilkey - Scholastic Inc.
Format: Print book

Ricky Ricotta and his Mighty Robot face off against a flock of flightless foes Ricky and his Mighty Robot have made a mess. They've been mean to Cousin Lucy, and now they must make it up to her. But their surprise present for Lucy turns into a trap when President Penguin from Pluto plots...
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Disney Zootopia: The Essential Guide

DK - DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
Format: Hardcover

Zootopia is in theater March 4, 2016!Explore the exciting new world from the new Disney movie, Zootopia, with DK's DIsney Zootopia: The Essential Guide, a perfect partner to the humorous new action-comedy movie, set in an animal world where humans never existed!Disney...
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The Class

Boni Ashburn - Beach Lane Books
Format: Hardcover

Count along with twenty young students from nineteen different homes as they get ready for their first day of kindergarten.Alarm clocks go off and students all over town wake up and get ready for their big day. Some feel eager, others are nervous, and a few are even grumpy! But they all get dressed,...
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A Dog Wearing Shoes

Sangmi Ko - Schwartz & Wade Books, 2015. ©2015
Format: Print book

This sweet and hilarious doggy adoption tale features a pooch wearing - wait for it - bright yellow shoes. When Mini finds a small moppet of a dog, with fluffy ears, no collar, and wearing yellow booties, she understandably wants to take it home. Despite Mom's insistence that the dog probably...
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Amy's Very Merry Christmas

Callie Barkley - Little Simon
Format: Hardcover

Amy comes up with the perfect Christmas present for Ms. Sullivan in the ninth book of the Critter Club series.It's holiday time in Santa Vista, and Amy is especially excited for Christmas. Her dad and soon-to-be stepmom and stepsister are visiting, plus, there are some adorable guinea...
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Spring According to Humphrey

Betty G. Birney - G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

Spring is in the air, and lots of things are growing - including the Room 26 family! Signs of spring are very exciting to everyone at Longfellow School. Mrs. Brisbane's class has seen flowers poking out of snow and baby birds hatching, and Just-Joey even brought in tadpoles that are growing...
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Cat and Mouse Learn the Colors!

Stéphane Husar - AV2 by Weigl
Format: Print book

Children will learn the colours and find out where att those colourful balloons come from through fun dialogues in easy English.
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Be who you are

Todd Parr - Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

In a brand-new companion to his beloved classic It's Okay to Be Different, New York Times bestselling author Todd Parr encourages kids to be proud of who they are inside. Be who you are!Be proud of where you're from.Be a different color. Speak your language.Wear everything you need to be you....
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A Boy and a House

MAJA KASTELIC - Annick Press
Format: Hardcover

When a little boy sees a cat slip into the open door of an apartment building, the temptation is too great: he follows the cat into the lobby. Before continuing up the stairway, the boy picks up one of several discarded drawings that litter the floor. Another open door awaits. Again,...
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Round

Joyce Sidman - Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Format: Print book

If you look closely, you will find that the world is bursting, swelling, budding, and ripening with round things awaiting discovery--like eggs about to hatch, sunflowers stretching toward the sun, or planets slowly spinning together for billions of years. Whimsical and imaginative, this...
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Volleyball

Erica Donner - Jump!
Format: Print book

Lets play volleyball! Through large, full-color action photographs and simple text, Volleyball introduces beginning readers to the basic rules of the game and encourages them to play.
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Splish, Splash, ZooBorns!

Andrew Bleiman - Simon Spotlight
Format: Hardcover

Beat the heat - and the bathtime blues - with this splashtastic Level 1 Ready-to-Read about baby zoo animals that's perfect for emerging readers!How do adorable baby zoo animals handle the summer heat? Baby hippos splish and splash; baby elephants take baths; and baby dolphins dive...
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I am Sacagawea

Brad Meltzer - Dial Books
Format: Hardcover

Sacagawea, the only Native American included in Lewis and Clark's historic expedition, joins the inspiring list of heroes whose stories are told in this New York Times Bestselling biography series. Sacagawea was the only girl, and the only Native American, to join Lewis and Clark's...
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Outdoor Surprises

Eve Bunting - Sleeping Bear Press
Format: Hardcover

Welcome to Frog and his world. He enjoys nothing better than spending time floating on his pond or visiting with his friends. He appreciates the simpler things in life and would prefer that things stay just the way they are--nice and peaceful. From acclaimed children's writer Eve Bunting...
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Stanley's Christmas Adventure

Jeff Brown - HarperTrophy
Format: Paperback

Who will save Christmas?Santa Claus is not his usual, jolly self. In fact, he's in a terrible mood. He doesn't believe that children appreciate Christmas anymore. This year, he has decided that he is not going to deliver any Christmas presents!Luckily, his daughter, Sarah Claus,...
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Somewhere Else: A Picture Book

Gus Gordon - Roaring Brook Press
Format: Hardcover

George has absolutely no interest in exploring the world. None at all. He's far too busy enjoying his home life and baking delicious pastries. Or so he tells all his friends when they invite him along on their wonderful adventures.But when George's friend Pascal digs a little deeper,...
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Seeing into Tomorrow: Haiku by Richard Wright

Richard Wright - Millbrook Pr
Format: Library Binding

A selection of haiku poems by the acclaimed 20th-century African-American writer stands as an accessible introduction to his work and reflects the timeless and ubiquitous realities of African-American youth. Illustrated by award-winning artist of The Neighborhood Mother Goose.
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Battle of the Best Friends

Debbie Dadey - Aladdin; Original edition
Format: Book

In this splashy new Mermaid Tale, a megapopular boy band is set to perform at an undersea celebration - but what if a mean girl keeps Shelly from joining in the fun?Echo, Shelly Siren's best friend, is doing tail flips because she's going to see the hottest boy band around - The Rays!...
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Curious George Haunted Halloween

H. A. Rey - HMH Books for Young Readers
Format: Print book

Hang on to your hats! George gets spooked when he spends his first Halloween in the country and hears the legend of No Noggin—a headless scarecrow that kicks people’s hats off on Halloween! The man with the yellow hat tells George it’s just a legend, but with...
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Dog Man Unleashed

Dav Pilkey - GRAPHIX
Format: Hardcover

Dog Man, the newest hero from the creator of Captain Underpants, is still learning a few tricks of the trade. Petey the cat is out of the bag, and his criminal curiosity is taking the city by storm. Something fishy is going on! Can Dog Man unleash justice on this ruffian in time to save...
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I Love My Dad

JENNIFER LIBERTS - RH/Disney
Format: Library Binding

The Disney Princesses show their love for their dads in this Step 1 Deluxe Step into Reading leveled reader with stickers!The Disney Princesses Merida, Rapunzel, Belle, Ariel, and Jasmine all share special bonds with their fathers. Join them as they celebrate their dads in this Step 1 Step...
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The Notebook of Doom #7: Flurry of the Snombies

Troy Cummings - Scholastic Inc.
Format: Hardcover

It's summertime in Stermont! And it's...SNOWING?!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line called Branches, which is aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these...
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Piper Green and the Fairy Tree

Ellen Potter - Knopf Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

"Piper's older brother leaves Peek-A-Book Island and Piper refuses to take off his old earmuffs, no matter what! Things are going from bad to worse... until she discovers The Fairy Tree"--
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My New Friend Is So Fun!

Mo Willems - Hyperion Books for Children
Format: Hardcover

Gerald is careful. Piggie is not.Piggie cannot help smiling. Gerald can.Gerald worries so that Piggie does not have to.Gerald and Piggie are best friends.In My New Friend Is So Fun!, Piggie has found a new friend! But is Gerald ready to share?
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How to Surprise a Dad

Jean Reagan - Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers
Format: Library Binding

From the creators of the New York Times bestsellers HOW TO BABYSIT A GRANDPA and HOW TO BABYSIT A GRANDMA comes a charming new how-to book about surprising dear old Dad! So you want to surprise your dad You're in luck! The pages of this book are full of tips on how to become a super...
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You'll Love Morkies

Erin Edison - Capstone
Format: Library Binding

The silky Maltese and the spunky Yorkshire terrier make up a Morkie. Find out why Morkies are great pets.
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The Big Case

Bill Scollon - Random House, 2016.
Format: Print book

The modern mammal metropolis of Zootopia is a city like no other. Comprised of habitat neighborhoods like ritzy Sahara Square and frigid Tundratown, it's a melting pot where no matter what you are, from the biggest elephant to the smallest shrew, you can be anything. But when optimistic...
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Caribou

Leo Statts - Abdo Zoom
Format: Print book

Learn all about strong and steady caribou! This book captivates young readers through simple and easy-to-read text combined with vibrant, full-color photographs. Plus, quick stats sections and bolded glossary terms invite readers to zoom in and learn more.Aligned to Common Core Standards...
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I Couldn't Land a Bunny Hop

Chris Kreie - Stone Arch Books
Format: Print book

When Kenzie asks Danny to try out for a freestyle BMX team heaposs sure heaposll be mastering tricks in no time But he soon learns that riding ramps is harder than it looks How will he ever make the team when he canapost even land a bunny hop
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Ms. Krup Cracks Me Up!

Dan Gutman - New York
Format: Paperback

Something weird is going on!A.J. thinks that nothing can possibly be as boring as a sleepover in the natural history museum. But anything can happen when Ms. Krup is in charge. The tour guide says that dinosaur skeletons come to life in the middle of the night. Is she right?
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A Family Is a Family Is a Family

Sara O'Leary - Groundwood Books
Format: Print book

When a teacher asks the children in her class to think about what makes their families special, the answers are all different in many ways - but the same in the one way that matters most of all.One child is worried that her family is just too different to explain, but listens as her classmates...
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Junie B. Jones and the Stupid Smelly Bus (Junie B. Jones, No. 1)

Barbara Park - Random House Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

Meet the Worlds Funniest Kindergartner - Junie B. Jones!. Remember when it was scary to go to school? With over 50 million books in print, Barbara Parks New York Times bestselling chapter book series, Junie B. Jones, is a classroom favorite and has been keeping kids laughing - and reading...
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The Truth About Dolphins: Seriously Funny Facts About Your Favorite Animals

MAXWELL III EATON - Roaring Brook Press
Format: Hardcover

Following The Truth About Bears and The Truth About Hippos comes Maxwell Eaton III's The Truth About Dolphins, a lighthearted nonfiction book filled with useful facts about dolphins that will make you laugh so hard you won't even realize you're learning something!
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Little Shaq

Shaquille O'Neal - Bloomsbury
Format: Print book

The start of a brand new series by Shaquille O'Neal and illustrated by 2014 Coretta Scott King/John Steptoe New Talent award winner Theodore Taylor III, Little Shaq is sure to be a hit with young readers. When Little Shaq and his cousin Barry accidentally break their favorite video...
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Curious George A Home for Honeybees

H. A. Rey - Houghton Mifflin
Format: Paperback

In this springtime adventure based on the Emmy Award-winning PBS TV show, George and Steve find themselves in a sticky situation when they accidentally eat all of Betsy's delicious honeycomb for her Earth Day presentation about bees. Now they need to find a way to replace the honeycomb...
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Pinkalicious : cherry blossom

Victoria Kann - Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Format: Print book

#1 New York Times bestselling author Victoria Kann is back with a new I Can Read story featuring Pinkalicious!It's the pinkest day of the year! Thanks to a magical swirl of pink petals, Pinkalicious experiences a traditional Japanese cherry blossom celebration and learns to fly a kite...
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As Time Went By

Jos Sanabria - North-South Books
Format: Print book

Once upon a time there was a ship that sailed beside the sun with very important people on board. The spirit of reinvention - and the importance we place on things - is beautifully expressed in Jos Sanabria's visually evocative story. A steamship makes a journey across time from luxury...
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Grains of Sand

Sibylle Delacroix - Owlkids
Format: Hardcover

On the last day of a family vacation, a little girl is as blue as the sea, and her shoes are filled with sand. What should she do with all of this sand? Together, she and her brother decide to plant the grains of sand, and imagine what will grow. A field of beach umbrellas, to wave hello...
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Cobras

Leo Statts - Abdo Zoom
Format: Print book

Learn all about cobras and their fangs filled with deadly venom! Easy-to-read text and vibrant, full-color photos captivate young readers and make learning fun. Plus, quick stats sections and bolded glossary terms invite readers to zoom in and learn more.Aligned to Common Core Standards...
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Max's Lunch

Rosemary Wells - Penguin Young Readers Group
Format: Paperback

Learn to read with beloved bunnies Max and Ruby in this rhyming story!Max can't wait to eat his lunch - until he discovers it's gone! With help from Ruby, can Max find the missing meal? Perfect for beginning readers and fans of the classic characters from Rosemary Wells, this book...
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School's First Day of School

Adam Rex - Roaring Brook Press
Format: Hardcover

It's the first day of school at Frederick Douglass Elementary and everyone's just a little bit nervous, especially the school itself. What will the children do once they come? Will they like the school? Will they be nice to him?The school has a rough start, but as the day goes on, he soon...
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A Gift for Mama

Linda Ravin Lodding - Knopf Books for Young Readers
Format: Library Binding

Oskar sets out - with a single coin - to find the perfect gift for his mother. And he spots it at once: a beautiful yellow rose. But when he meets an artist, Oskar trades the rose for a paintbrush. And when he meets a conductor, he trades the paintbrush for a sheet of music. . . . The bustling...
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A Woodland Wedding

Rebecca Elliott - Branches/Scholastic Inc., 2016.
Format: Print book

This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line called Branches, which is aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches...
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Captain Underpants And The Invasion Of The Incredibly Naughty Cafeteria Ladies From Outer Space

Dav Pilkey - Turtleback
Format: Book

An alien spaceship has landed on the roof of the Jerome Horwitz Elementary School. Three tall, tentacled aliens plan to overtake the Earth using school children as their zombie nerd henchmen. It look like another job for Captain Underpants.
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Annie and Snowball and the Grandmother Night

Cynthia Rylant - Simon Spotlight; Reprint edition
Format: Hardcover

Annie and Snowball get to spend the night at her grandmother’s house in this Level 2 Ready-to-Read story from the Theodor Seuss Geisel Award–winning creators of Henry and Mudge.Annie is spending the night at her grandmother’s house. So is her pet bunny, Snowball. Grandmother...
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Sneeze of the Octo-Schnozz: A Branches Book

Troy Cummings - Branches
Format: Paperback

Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches...
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Dinosaurs (Hello Readers)

Grace Maccarone - Scholastic Book Services
Format: Paperback

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All Different Now: Juneteenth, the First Day of Freedom

Angela Johnson - Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

Experience the joy of Juneteenth in this celebration of freedom from the award-winning team of Angela Johnson and E.B. Lewis.Through the eyes of one little girl, All Different Now tells the story of the first Juneteenth, the day freedom finally came to the last of the slaves in the South....
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The Big Adventure

Sally Rippin - Kane Miller
Format: Print book

Jack loves camping at the beach. He can sleep in a tent, make campfires and go exploring! But will his adventures take him too far? This early reader series featuring Billie B. Brown's best friend, Jack, is full of down-to-earth, real-life, fun and funny stories that boys can enjoy...
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The Crayon: A Colorful Tale About Friendship

Simon Rickerty - Aladdin
Format: Hardcover

Two quirky creatures. One box of crayons. Unlimited laughter. This colorful friendship story with minimal text is a treat for the imagination! One little creature has a red crayon. The other has a blue crayon. Theyre ready to color, and theyre just getting started. Before you know it, hilarity...
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I Drive a Dump Truck (Working Wheels)

Sarah Bridges - Picture Window Books
Format: Library Binding

Load the dirt into the bucket were off to a work site. Lively illustrations display the many different things a dump truck can haul. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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Teacup

Rebecca Young - Dial Books for Young Readers
Format: Print book

A stunning picture book that addresses life's big journeys with hope, beauty, and reassuranceSchool Library Journal [STARRED REVIEW!] "[A] moving, allegorical tale ... inspiring reflection and empathy" Kirkus Reviews [STARRED REVIEW!] "A potent discussion starter ... Enchanting,...
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A Child of Books

Oliver Jeffers - Candlewick Press
Format: Print book

New York Times best-selling author-illustrator Oliver Jeffers and fine artist Sam Winston deliver a lyrical picture book inspiring readers of all ages to create, to question, to explore, and to imagine.A little girl sails her raft across a sea of words, arriving at the house of a small...
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I Am Otter Board Book

Sam Garton - Balzer & Bray/Harperteen
Format: Print book

I Am Otter, the first picture book starring the hilarious and adorable character Otter - which is perfect for fans of the Olivia books - is now available as a board book.This is a story about Otter and her best friends, Otter Keeper and Teddy. And it's about the fun and messy (and little...
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Moana Finds the Way

Susan Amerikaner - RH/Disney
Format: Library Binding

Walt Disney Animation Studios' Moana is a sweeping, CG-animated comedy-adventure about a spirited teenager on an impossible mission to fulfill her ancestors' quest. In the ancient South Pacific world of Oceania, Moana, a born navigator, sets sail in search of a fabled island. During...
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The Berenstain Bears' Lemonade Stand

Mike Berenstain - Harper
Format: Print book

Drink lemonade with the Berenstain Bears! When Mama shares some fresh lemonade with the cubs, Brother and Sister Bear have a great idea - why not make a lemonade stand and share with the whole neighborhood? Sure enough, everyone stops by for a refreshing glass of lemonade, and the day turns...
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Octopuses

Kate Riggs - Creative Education/Creative Paperbacks
Format: Print book

The popular Seedlings series offers irresistible introductions to animals, birds, sea life, insects, eco systems, and an array of transporation. Written in a friendly voice, filled with dynamic photos, and featuring text crafted for the youngest of readers, these books spotlight the bodies,...
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Fancy Nancy and the Missing Easter Bunny

Jane O'Connor - Harperfestival
Format: Print book

Join Fancy Nancy in a fabulous 8x8 storybook adventure, complete with fancy stickers!Fancy Nancy can't wait for Easter. And this year, JoJo's class pet, Nibbles the bunny, is staying at the Clancys' house for the weekend. But when Bree and Freddy come over to begin an Easter egg hunt, Nibbles...
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Blaze Loves to Race!

Mary Tillworth - Random House Books for Young Readers
Format: Library Binding

Blaze, AJ, and all the four-wheeled friends from Nickelodeon's Blaze and the Monster Machines love to race! Boys and girls ages 4 to 6 will adore this Step 2 Step into Reading leveled reader - it's a perfect gift for Valentine's Day!
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Don't Call Me Special: A First Look at Disability

Pat Thomas - Barron's
Format: Paperback

This delightful picture book explores questions and concerns about physical disabilities in a simple and reassuring way. Younger children can find out about individual disabilities, special equipment that is available to help the disabled, and how people of all ages can deal with disabilities...
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Fancy Nancy: Apples Galore! (I Can Read Level 1)

Jane OConnor - HarperCollins
Format: Paperback

Fans of Fancy Nancy will delight in this festive fall adventure story from the beloved New York Times bestselling author-illustrator team Jane OConnor and Robin Preiss Glasser. Join Fancy Nancy on the perfect fall field trip - to the apple orchard. Fall is an extra-fancy season. Even the trees...
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The New Small Person

Lauren Child - Candlewick
Format: Hardcover

Lauren Child tells the familiar tale of a less-than-welcome sibling with subtlety, insight, affection, and humor.Elmore Green starts life as an only child, as many children do. He has a room to himself, where he can line up his precious things and nobody will move them one inch. But one day everything...
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Me First

Helen Lester - HMH Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

Being first isn't always best, as Pinkerton Pig finds out after an encounter with a mean Sand Witch. As always, Helen Lester's wonderfully offbeat humor and Lynn Munsinger's whimsical illustrations result in a hilarious lesson about piggishness. The picture book duo of Lester...
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And Then Comes Summer

TOM BRENNER - Candlewick
Format: Hardcover

A joyful, sun-drenched tribute to the anticipation and adventures of the warmest season of the year.When the days stretch out like a slow yawn, and the cheerful faces of Johnny-jump-ups jump up . . . then it's time to get ready for summer! From flip-flops and hide-and-seek to fireworks...
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Sleeping Beauty Step into Reading

Mary Man-Kong - RH/Disney
Format: Book

A retelling of the Disney animated classic tells the tale of Princess Aurora, who pricks her finger on a spindle and falls into an enchanted sleep.
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Barbie Star Light Adventure

Mary Tillworth - Random House
Format: Print book

Children ages 6 to 9 will love reading the whole story of Barbie's latest movie, releasing in fall 2016, in this easy-to-read chapter book featuring full-color illustrations.
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The Children's Garden: Growing Food in the City

Carole Lexa Schaefer - Little Bigfoot
Format: Print book

Welcome to the Children's Garden--a beautiful place to connect with nature and the food cycle! Illustrated with colorful paintings, this charming picture book features a diverse group of children connecting to food through hands-on outdoor activity. Down the road from Woodlawn Avenue,...
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River Rose and the Magical Christmas

NOT AVAILABLE. - HarperCollins
Format: Hardcover

The original Idol, Grammy Award-winning singing sensation Kelly Clarkson, is back with another enchanting picture book inspired by her own daughter, River Rose - River Rose and the Magical Christmas.River Rose's favorite night was always Christmas Eve.She knew Santa would stop by because...
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Finding Dory Deluxe Step into Reading #2

RH Disney - Random House
Format: Print book

Disney/Pixar Finding Dory reunites the friendly-but-forgetful blue tang fish with her loved ones, and everyone learns a few things about the true meaning of family along the way. This Step 2 Step into Reading leveled reader based on the film is perfect for boys and girls ages 4 to 6. Step...
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Superhero Joe and the Creature Next Door

Jacqueline Preiss Weitzman - Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books
Format: Hardcover

“Super Joe is super fun from beginning to end” (Children’s Literature)—and now he’s back for another adventure.One quiet morning, in a small town, a moving van arrives and brings the creature next door! Where did it come from? Why is it here? From his window...
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A Hat for Mrs. Goldman: A Story About Knitting and Love

Michelle Edwards - Schwartz & Wade Books
Format: Print book

"[A] celebration of winter mitzvahs, or kind deeds. Karas's adorable, radiant art adds to the heartwarming mood. " - The New York Times A 2017 Sydney Taylor Honor Book for Younger Readers Here's a heartwarming winter picture book that's sure to appeal to families who love knitting....
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The Grouchy Ladybug

Eric Carle - Harper Collins
Format: Library Binding

It's the Grouchy Ladybug's 20th birthday. To celebrate, we are introducing a new, larger format edition with brighter, more colorful pages created from Eric Carle's original artwork using the latest reproduction technology. The Grouchy Ladybug is bigger and brigher, as irascible...
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The Bear Ate Your Sandwich

Julia Sarcone-Roach - Knopf Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

"This delightful picture book about a sandwich gone missing has a hilarious twist at the end that will have kids asking you to read it again and again." - Seira Wilson, Amazon EditorBear meets sandwich, adventure ensues. . . . A sly classic-in-the-making for fans of Jon Klassen,...
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Pugs

Kate Riggs - ‎Creative Education
Format: Hardcover

A brief overview of the physical characteristics, personality traits, and habits of the pug breed, as well as descriptions of famous pop-culture pugs such as Frank.

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The Slug

Elise Gravel - Tundra Books
Format: Hardcover

One in a series of humorous books about disgusting creatures, The Slug is a look at the land slug. It covers such topics as the slug's two pairs of tentacles, one pair for seeing, one pair for smelling (it can see you're a kid and smell like broccoli) , its breathing hole (on the side...
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Accident!

ANDREA TSURUMI - HMH Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

When a clumsy armadillo named Lola knocks over a glass pitcher, she sets off a silly chain of events, encountering chaos wherever she goes. But accidents happen - just ask the stoat snarled in spaghetti, the airborne sheep, and the bull who has broken a whole shop's worth of china. In the tradition...
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Pass Go and Collect $200: The Real Story of How Monopoly Was Invented

Tanya Lee Stone - Henry Holt and Co.
Format: Hardcover

"Pass Go and Collect $200 tells the fascinating story behind the invention of one of America's most loved board games. This picture book for older readers is a delightful introduction to fun nonfiction." - Seira Wilson, Amazon EditorBoldness, imagination, and ruthless competition...
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Chameleons (Bullfrog Books: Reptile World)

Cari Meister - Jump!
Format: Illustrated

In Chameleons, beginning readers will learn how chameleons change their skin color to hide from predators or find a mate. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they discover the colorful world of chameleons.
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The Flying Girl: How Aida de Acosta Learned to Soar

Margarita Engle - Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

In this beautiful picture book filled with soaring words and buoyant illustrations, award-winners Margarita Engle and Sara Palacios tell the inspiring true story of Ada de Acosta, the first woman to fly a motorized aircraft.On a lively street in the lovely city of Paris, a girl named Ada glanced...
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I Am Otter

Sam Garton - Balzer & Bray/Harperteen
Format: Hardcover

The curious, charming, playful, and internet-famous Otter makes her picture book debut in I Am Otter by author-illustrator Sam Garton. Here's what Otter has to say about her book: "Hi! I am Otter, and this is a book about me and my best friends, Otter Keeper and Teddy. And it's...
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Biscuit's Pet & Play Easter

Alyssa Satin Capucilli - HarperFestival
Format: Paperback

Pet the fuzzy yellow chick and hunt for shiny Easter eggs as you join Biscuit in this Easter touch-and-feel adventure!
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