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Sleepy bird by Jeremy TankardBird wants to play, but all his animal friends tell him that it is bedtime, and only when they tuck him in and sing a lullaby does he finally fall asleep--briefly.
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Baby Bear's book of tiny tales by David McPhailA collection of Baby Bear stories depicts him finding curious things and figuring out what to do with them, in a volume that includes "Baby Bear Finds a Book," "Baby Bear Finds a Flower," and "Baby Bear Finds a Baby Bird".
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Splish, splash, Ducky! by Lucy CousinsSimple text and cheerful animal illustrations combine in the story of Ducky Duckling, who enjoys a rainy day of splashing in the pond with his friends while repeating the phrase, "Quack, quack, quack."
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What happens next by Susan HughesA story about a girl who feels different from everybody else, she doesn't quite fit in. When she is bullied by a girl at school she explains the related facts and emotions. She confronts the bully at school the next day in an opportunity to find common ground, and maybe help the bully change her views.
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The Petes go marching by James DeanIn this version of the folk song, "The Ants Go Marching," as the Petes march along the "groovy", one gathers instruments for a musical performance.
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Little polar bear takes a stand by Hans de BeerWhen Lars discovers that there is hardly any fish left in the fishing bay, he and his friends come up with a plan to stop the ships that are rumbling through the bay and chasing the fish away.
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The quest of the cubs by Kathryn LaskyA debut entry in a new series set in the world of Ga'Hoole finds polar bear cubs First and Second testing their fledgling survival skills to save the noble polar bears of the Northern Kingdoms from the power-hungry rivals who have kidnapped their mother.
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The young prince by Ronald L. SmithTraining to inherit the isolated, technologically advanced African kingdom where his father rules, 12-year-old T'Challa is unexpectedly sent with his best friend to complete his education in America at a typical public school in the heart of Chicago.
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Crash landing by Scott SeegertWhen his secret about not being a genius becomes common knowledge, Kelvin scrambles to think of a way to render himself cool to his fellow classmates at Sci-Fi Junior High and finds opportunities in a mad scientist's escape from prison.
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Ida, always by Caron LevisWhen his best friend, Ida, becomes terminally ill, a sad Gus spends their final days together whispering, sniffling, cuddling and laughing with Ida in their home at the Central Park Zoo. Reading level: Kindergarten-Grade 2 "The concepts of friendship and loss are introduced in an honest and gentle way in this endearing story of polar bear friends Ida and Gus." - Marg
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Big red apple by Tony JohnstonWhen a strong wind blows and knocks a juicy red apple from the tree, a young boy becomes the lucky recipient of a special treat. Reading level: Kindergarten "This a beautiful book that uses quilted materials for the pictures. The pictures and the simple text tell the story of the life cycle of an apple tree." - Patricia
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