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Corduroy takes a bow by Viola DavisUsing her own experiences as a Tony Award-winning Broadway actress, Viola Davis writes the story of Corduroy and Lisa's first trip to the theatre. As usual, Corduroy adventures off on his own, and readers follow his escapades as he explores all over from the orchestra pit to the costume rack to the props table and ultimately on to the stage itself. A beautifully illustrated tale with a classic feel, sure to spark an interest in theatre in children of any age.
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When I grow up by Julie ChenOne night while getting ready for bed a little boy starts to wonder what will life be like when he grows up. He could be a painter, a musician, a mountain climber, a mayor… He tells his mother all about his big ideas…and all of the other things he wants to do. But when will he grow up? And why does it take so long?
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One day, Color Monster wakes up feeling very confused. His emotions are all over the place; he feels angry, happy, calm, sad and scared all at once! To help him, a little girl shows him what each feeling means through color. As this adorable monster learns to sort and define his mixed up emotions, he gains self-awareness and peace as a result.
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Unstinky by Andy RashBud is a happy stinkbug, except when it comes to stinking contests. He always seems to lose to champions like P. U. Bottoms, Lord Stinkington, and The Fumigator. Stinking just isn't Bud's THING. But what IS his thing?
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The secret of the crystal fairiesby Thea StiltonThe Thea Sisters head to the Crystal Kingdom to help uncover a mystery. There, they find that a dragon has been wreaking havoc all over the kingdom. He has been turning all of their precious gems into stone and leaving a path of destruction where ever he goes. The sisters figure out why and help break the spell.
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Bounce back by Hena KhanZayd has a plan. He’s ready to take the reins as team captain of the Gold Team. But when an injury leaves him on the sidelines, his plans get derailed. Can Zayd learn what it means to be a leader if he’s not the one calling the shots?
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Squirm by Carl HiaasenBilly Dickens discovers that his mysterious father lives in Montana, so this summer Billy will fly across the country, hike a mountain, float a river, dodge a grizzly bear, shoot down a spy drone, and save his own father.
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Very rich by Polly HorvathTen-year-old Rupert Brown comes from a poor family in Steelville, Ohio. When Rupert finds himself spending Christmas at the house of Turgid Rivers -- the richest boy in town -- he is blown away by all the wonderful prizes that he can win when the family plays games. When he loses, the members of the Rivers' family feels guilty and try to make it up to him in surprising ways.
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Call of the wraith by Kevin SandsIn this fast-paced fantasy-mystery mash up, Christopher Rowe is shipwrecked in Devonshire, where children are disappearing and a ghost is suspected, but even Tom and Sally's arrival may not cure his amnesia in time to help.
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Go to sleep, little creep by David QuinnThis rhyming picture book depicts a series of cute little monsters, from trolls and ghosts to werewolves and mummies, who wrap up in their warm jammies, brush their fur and howl at the moon to get ready for bed at night. "Halloween is fast approaching so I suggest you grab this one on your next trip into the library because it makes a wonderful bedtime story for all children who are anxiously awaiting the spookiest night of the year." - Kristin
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The man with the violin by Kathy StinsonWhen Dylan hears someone playing their violin in the subway he wants to stop and listen, but his mother and other commuters ignore the violinist completely. "This beautifully illustrated children’s book was recently mentioned to me by one of our young readers. It reminds us that some days we should just stop, look and listen to the beauty that surrounds us." - Marg
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