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| Life on Mars by Jon AgeeArriving on the planet Mars, a young astronaut looks around: it's dark, it's cold, and there's no one to eat the chocolate cupcakes he's brought. Undeterred, he sets out to explore…and a shy, curious Martian picks up his trail. Minimal but effective sight gags abound in the heavily outlined illustrations as the Martian -- huge, orange, and pointy-eared -- mirrors the astronaut's movements but is never detected, not even when it offers a timely bit of assistance. Kids who love yelling advice at clueless characters will relish this offbeat read and may also like Mac Barnett's Sam and Dave Dig a Hole. |
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| North, South, East, West by Margaret Wise Brown; illustrated by Greg PizzoliAfter her mother teaches her to fly, a little bird realizes that it will soon be time to leave the cozy family nest. "When I fly away," she wonders, "which is best? North, South, East, or West?" The mother bird wisely stays silent, and so the little bird sets out to see for herself, exploring in every direction before deciding where to make her own home. Written decades ago by notable children's author Margaret Wise Brown but never before published, North, South, East, West pairs Brown's gentle tale of love and independence with fresh geometric illustrations from artist Greg Pizzoli. |
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Five little ducks
by James Dean
A Pete the Cat adaptation of the classic kid's song depicts the whimsical adventures that ensue when five little ducks go out to play with one cool cat leading the way.
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| Antoinette by Kelly DiPucchio; illustrated by Christian RobinsonFluffy little Antoinette isn't bothered that she's the only poodle in a family of bulldogs. Nope, she's bummed out that her brothers Rocky, Ricky, and Bruno all have special talents, but she doesn't…at least not yet. Her mom tells her to be patient, but it's tough. Then a friend goes missing, and Antoinette's tenacious, tumultuous search (which leads her all over Paris) reveals more than just the whereabouts of the lost dog. With illustrations that practically burst with "retro verve" (Publishers Weekly), this funny, upbeat sequel to Gaston can be enjoyed by fans and newcomers alike. |
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Spunky Little Monkey
by Bill Martin
Little monkey will not get out of bed, so the doctor prescribes some exercise, and monkey learns to dance.
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Zoo Day
by Anne F Rockwell
Visiting the zoo with his family for the first time, a little boy enjoys an unforgettable day visiting the gorilla, lion, polar bear and monkey exhibits. By the author of At the Beach.
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A perfect day
by Lane Smith
Enjoying an idyllic day in Bert's backyard, Cat, Dog, Chickadee and Squirrel are disturbed by a bumbling bear who crushes the flowerbed, drinks from the wading pool and gobbles up their food. By the Caldecott Honor-winning creator of It's a Book.
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How do dinosaurs choose their pets?
by Jane Yolen
A riotous new entry in the award-winning series features oversized dinosaur kids who surprise their parents by bringing home a wild menagerie of exotic pets, from tigers and elephants to zebras and boa constrictors.
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Peeper and Zeep
by Adam Gudeon
Peeper, a chick who has injured his wing, and Zeep, an alien who has crashed his spaceship, hope Frog, an inventor can help them return to their homes.
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What this story needs is a bang and a clang
by Emma J Virján
A musical concert starring Pig and her friends is disrupted by a surprise guest who scares Elephant and triggers a cacophony of onomatopoeic sounds, in a skill-building story told through phonics-reinforcing rhymes.
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