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Nothing Fits a Dinosaur
by Jonathan Fenske
After being told no drama and to put on his pajamas, the dinosaur is unimpressed and romps around the house undressed since human clothes are much too small for such a mighty dinosaur.
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Itty-Bitty Kitty-Corn: A Picture Book
by Shannon Hale
Kitty, who looks like a kitten yet feels she is actually a unicorn, begins to doubt herself as others ridicule her, until she meets a unicorn that helps her discover and embrace who she is.
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Ty's Travels: All Aboard!
by Kelly Starling Lyons
Ty wishes his family would play with him, but everyone is too busy before dinner-time. Luckily, Ty knows just what to do--Publisher's description.
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Owl and Penguin
by Vikram Madan
Despite their differences, two unlikely friends flock together like birds of a feather.
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Peach and Plum: Here We Come!
by Tim McCanna
In Fruitdale, best friends Peach and Plum enjoy many fun summer activities, such as playing ball, going to the beach, and riding a bike--although Plum often seems to find the down-side of fun. Told in rhyming text--
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How to Love a Kitten
by Michelle Meadows
A girl finds a mother cat and kittens on her family farm and learns to care for them while looking to find them a home.
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Makeda Makes a Birthday Treat
by Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich
A young girl celebrates her birthday and the special treats she can make for her class.--
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Pizza and Taco: Who's the Best?: (A Graphic Novel)
by Stephen Shaskan
Best friends Pizza and Taco agree on nearly everything until Pizza declares himself the best of all, leading to debating, voting, competing, and finally defining what being the best really means.
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How to Sing a Song
by Kwame Alexander
This third book by the team that created ... How to Read a Book and How to Write a Poem celebrates the magic of listening to the song that echoes inside you, and letting your music ring out--
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Henry, Like Always: Book 1
by Jenn Bailey
Henry, a first grader on the autism spectrum, attempts to navigate friendships, and sudden changes in classroom routines--like a parade on Friday instead of share time.--
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Cornbread & Poppy
by Matthew Cordell
Cautious Cornbread and carefree Poppy are best friends, so when Poppy fails to prepare for winter, Cornbread ventures up Holler Mountain with her to help her find food.
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Meet Yasmin!
by Saadia Faruqi
Meet Yasmin! Yasmin is a spirited second-grader who's always on the lookout for those aha moments to help her solve life's little problems. Taking inspiration from her surroundings and her big imagination, she boldly faces any situation, assuming her imagination doesn't get too big, of course! A creative thinker and curious explorer, Yasmin and her multi-generational Pakistani American family will delight and inspire readers.
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Eyes That Kiss in the Corners
by Joanna Ho
A young Asian girl notices that her eyes look different from her peers'. They have big, round eyes and long lashes. She realizes that her eyes are like her mother's, her grandmother's, and her little sister's. They have eyes that kiss in the corners and glow like warm tea, crinkle into crescent moons, and are filled with stories of the past and hope for the future. Drawing from the strength of these powerful women in her life, she recognizes her own beauty and discovers a path to self-love and empowerment--
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Where to Hide a Star
by Oliver Jeffers
Once there was a boy who would often play hide-and-seek with his friends: the star and the penguin. The star was always easy to find, but one day it went missing. So, the boy radioed the Martian for help, and soon found himself on an exciting spaceship rescue mission to the North Pole! But there, he discovered that he wasn't the only one who had always dreamed of having a star as a friend--
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The Skull: A Tyrolean Folktale (a Macabre Story about Courage and Friendship - Chapter Book for Early Readers Ages 4-9 in Grades 1-4)
by Jon Klassen
Jon Klassen's signature wry humor takes a turn for the ghostly in this thrilling retelling of a traditional Tyrolean folktale. In a big abandoned house, on a barren hill, lives a skull. A brave girl named Otilla has escaped from terrible danger and run away, and when she finds herself lost in the dark forest, the lonely house beckons. Her host, the skull, is afraid of something too, something that comes every night. Can brave Otilla save them both? Steeped in shadows and threaded with subtle wit--with rich, monochromatic artwork and an illuminating author's note--The Skull is as empowering as it is mysterious and foreboding. --
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Plumber Pearl!
by Andrea Zimmerman
Clang, clang, clang! Grrrriind! Where is the water coming from? When the pipes spring a leak, Plumber Pearl arrives to save the day! Plumber Pearl just got a call.Our building has a waterfall!SSSShhhhhhh! Plumber Pearl comes in to fix their overflowing sinks, toilets, bathtubs, and pipes one floor at a time! Each floor has a problem that needs to be solved with her skills and tools. But where is this waterfall coming from?! Plumber Pearl is determined to find out with the help of squeaky mice and fun onomatopoeia on the way. The Big Jobs, Bold Women series introduces kids to strong women in tough hands-on jobs. Don't miss Firefighter Flo! and Crane Jane! With dynamic artwork from Dan Yaccarino, Nickelodeon character designer for The Backyardigans, and energetic verse from Andrea Zimmerman, best-selling author of Trashy Town, Plumber Pearl is the perfect book for the kids who love tinkering with tools and solving problems!
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