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The Adventures of Beekle : the Unimaginary Friend
by Dan Santat
Born on a faraway island, an imaginary friend patiently waits his turn to be chosen by a real child only to be overlooked repeatedly before he embarks on an incredible journey to the city in search of his perfect match.
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Nana in the City
by Lauren Castillo
A young boy is frightened by how busy and noisy the city is when he goes there to visit his Nana, but she makes him a fancy red cape that keeps him from being scared as shows him how wonderful a place it is.
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The Noisy Paint Box : the Colors and Sounds of Kandinsky's Abstract Art
by Barb Rosenstock
An exuberantly illustrated introduction to the early life of abstract painter Vasya [Wassily] Kadinsky describes how his creative life was profoundly shaped by a neurological condition called "synesthesia," which caused him to experienced colors as sounds, and sounds as colors.
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Sam & Dave Dig a Hole
by Mac Barnett
Hoping to find something spectacular, Sam and Dave begin digging an immense hole and enjoy an unexpectedly spectacular day despite finding nothing. By the author of the Caldecott Honor-winning Extra Yarn.
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Viva Frida!
by Yuyi Morales
Bilingual text, accompanied by colorful photographs, explores the life of famous artist Frida Kahlo, and illuminates the laughter, love, and tragedy that influenced her work.
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The Right Word : Roget and His Thesaurus
by Jennifer Bryant
For shy young Peter Mark Roget, books were the best companions -- and it wasn’t long before Peter began writing his own book. But he didn’t write stories; he wrote lists. His lists grew and grew, eventually turning into one of the most important reference books of all time.
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This One Summer
by Mariko Tamaki
The sumptuous graphic tale of a young teen whose latest summer at a beach lake house is overshadowed by her parents' constant arguments, her younger friend's secret sorrows, and the dangerous activities of older teens.
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