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Alma and how she got her name by Juana Martinez-NealWhen Alma Sofia Esperanza José Pura Candela asks her father why she has so many names, she hears the story of her name and learns about her grandparents.
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Bulldozer's shapesby Sherri Duskey RinkerThe busy vehicles from Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site introduce youngsters to the shapes that make up their world, demonstrating how they circle around, clear triangles of dirt and get the perfect building spot squared away.
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Circle by Mac BarnettWhen Triangle breaks the rule about not hiding behind the waterfall while playing hide-and-seek with Circle and Square, Circle must rescue him.
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The donkey egg by Janet StevensAfter fast-talking Fox leaves him with a large, green egg, Bear spends minutes, hours, days, and weeks lovingly caring for it with the help of his neighbor Hare.
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The Berenstain bears get the job done by Jan BerenstainA Berenstain Bears Living Lights Reader finds Brother, Sister and Honey Bear discovering the rewards of a good day's work when they decide to play ball instead of cleaning their playhouse.
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Didi Dodo, future spy: recipe for disasterby Tom AnglebergerWhen Koko Dodo's secret chocolate sauce is stolen just before an important cooking contest Didi, a dodo bird, devises a daring plan to help--whether he wants her to or not.
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The book of Boy by Catherine Gilbert MurdockIn 1350, a boy with a large hump on his back becomes the servant of a shadowy pilgrim on his way to Rome, who pulls the boy into a dangerous expedition across Europe to gather the seven precious relics of Saint Peter.
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The revenge of magic by James RileyLosing his father during a giant creature attack on Washington, D.C., young Fort becomes a student at a secret government school where he studies the magic in a mysterious collection of books to protect the world from dangerous forces.
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Enemies by Johnny MarcianoRaj's efforts to start at his new school in Oregon with the help of new friend, the exiled alien cat warlord Klawde, are complicated by the appearances of two unlikely figures from the past.
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Goodnight, Anneby K. George"If you’re eager to introduce the beloved Anne Shirley of Green Gables to your little ones at home then Goodnight, Anne is the perfect picture book to do just that! In this charming bedtime story with outstanding illustrations, Anne says goodnight to everyone and everything she loves in Avonlea. At last, we now have a picture book featuring Anne that is an adorable story to read to your children but it also serves as a way to introduce and peak the interest of literary classics for upcoming young readers." -- Kristin
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The girl and the wolf by Katherena Vermette "Katherena Vermette, an indigenous journalist, activist, and author creates a picture book about a young girl who gets lost in a forest. The girl comes across a white wolf who reminds her to ground herself in her five senses. Silent reflection brings comforting memories. When she opens her eyes, a fresh look reveals clues to find her way back to her mother. It is a simple book with an important message. Young readers make connections between self and the natural world including respect for the creatures with whom we share the planet." -- Jennifer
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