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Books for 1st and 2nd GradersSpring 2015
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Sleeping Cinderella and Other Princess Mix-ups
by Stephanie Clarkson
A whimsical, rhyming story follows the misadventures of Princesses Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, Snow White and Rapunzel, who become fed up with their own fairy tales and decide to switch places.
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Juneteenth for Mazie
by Floyd Cooper
In remembrance of the celebration commemorating her ancestors' freedom from slavery, Mazie prepares to observe Juneteenth, in a beautifully illustrated story by an award-winning author/illustrator.
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Disney Junior Storybook Collection
by Cathy Hapka
A sumptuously illustrated treasury of stories featuring favorite Disney Junior characters invites young fans to help care for toys with Doc in her backyard clinic, share royal fun with Sofia, visit Minnie Bow-tique and more.
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The Adventures of Luke Skywalker, Jedi Knight
by Tony DiTerlizzi
A vibrantly illustrated picture book adaptation of the original Star Wars trilogy introduces a new generation of readers to the classic tale of good versus evil set in a galaxy far, far away. By a New York Times best-selling author.
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Take Away the A: An Alphabeast of a Book!
by Michal Escoffier
Describes how taking away a letter of the alphabet can change one word into a different word, including taking away the letter "A" which changes beast into best and taking away the letter "M" which changes farm into far
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5-Minute Minnie Tales
by Disney Enterprises, Inc
Encased in a padded cover, one dozen bite-sized stories find Minnie Mouse and her friends sharing a day on a sailboat, planning a picnic, enjoying a sleepover and more.
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Dear Malala, We Stand With You
by Rosemary A. McCarney
Through powerfully simple language and stunning photographs, this inspiring picture book—presented as a letter to Malala Yousafzai, the two-time Nobel Peace Prize nominee who survived being shot in the head by the Taliban for speaking out in favor of a girl's right to an education—is both a show of support and a call to action for girls around the world.
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I Wish You More
by Amy Krouse Rosenthal
Combines endearing, pastel-colored illustrations with uplifting text to celebrate the power of endless positive wishes that reflect on life's joyous milestones, sharing words of encouragement and observing the wonders of everyday moments.
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Walt Disney's Cinderella
by Cynthia Rylant
Timed to coincide with the release of the live-action film starring Cate Blanchett and Helena Bonham Carter, an adaptation by the Newbery Medal-winning author of Missing May traces a hardscrabble girl's rise to magical royalty.
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Big Hero 6
by Victoria Saxon
When he finds himself in the grips of a criminal plot that threatens to destroy San Fransokyo, robotics prodigy Hiro Hamada joins forces with a reluctant team of first-time crime fighters on a mission to save the city
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Be Loving: Peanuts Wisdom to Carry You Through
by Charles M. Schulz
An uplifting collection of quotes and illustrations from the classic comic reflects how its famous characters say "I love you," from Snoopy's perfectly timed kisses, to Lucy's wishful one-on-one time with Schroeder, to Charlie Brown's hopes to win over the little red-haired girl.
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Book of Dragons
by Maggie Testa
Reveals all the information on dragons the Vikings of Berk have collected, including skrills, timberjacks, and bewilderbeasts
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My Name is Truth: The Life of Sojourner Truth
by Ann Warren Turner
A vibrantly illustrated picture book introduction to the abolitionist and women's rights activist narrates her rise from former slave to preacher and orator a century before the Civil Rights Movement.
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Batman's Missions
by Beth Davies
A latest entry in the series that includes Super-Villains and Ready for Action! invites young fans to reinforce early reading skills while learning about the adventurous world of LEGO Batman.
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Princess Posey and the First Grade Ballet
by Stephanie Greene
Looking forward to an upcoming holiday recital and her class Valentine's Day party, Posey, whose mother does not want to waste money on an unnecessary new leotard, decides to help a fellow classmate who cannot afford to buy valentines.
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Click, Clack, Moo: Cows That Type
by Doreen Cronin
When the cows decide that they have had enough, they prepare to go on strike and soon start leaving notes for the farmer demanding better working conditions in this funfilled, illustrated tale for beginning readers.
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Olivia
by Ian Falconer
Whether at home getting ready for the day, enjoying the beach, or at bedtime, Olivia is a feisty pig who has too much energy for her own good.
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Sheila Rae, the Brave
by Kevin Henkes
When brave Sheila Rae, who usually looks out for her sister Louise, becomes lost and scared one day, Louise comes to the rescue.
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Tacky the Penguin
by Helen Lester
Tacky the penguin does not fit in with his sleek and graceful companions, but his odd behavior comes in handy when hunters come with maps and traps.
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How to be a Baby--By Me, the Big Sister
by Sally Lloyd-Jones
From sucking on pacifiers to eating books, an older sibling shares her vast experience and expertise in a helpful guide to the behavior of babies for other siblings-in-training, enhanced with full-color illustrations and loving words of encouragement.
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The Jellybeans and the Big Dance
by Laura Joffe Numeroff
When four young girls meet in dance class, it takes time for them to find a way--and a reason--to pull together as one, but Emily helps them realize that, just like a bag of jellybeans, they can be different and still go well together.
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The Rainbow Fish
by Marcus Pfister
The most beautiful fish in the entire ocean discovers the real value of personal beauty and friendship
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Yes Day!
by Amy Krouse Rosenthal
A little boy gets everything he asks for on Yes Day, a special day that only comes once a year. By the creators of The OK Book.
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Skippyjon Jones
by Judith Byron Schachner
A mischievous Siamese kitten named Skippyjon Jones transforms himself into the legendary Spanish sword fighter Skippito when he is banished to his room, in a hilarious picture book that celebrates the power of imagination.
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Splat the Cat
by Rob Scotton
On Splat the cat's first day of school, he brings along his pet mouse, Seymour, just in case he doesn't make any new friends, but when Seymour escapes from Splat's lunchbox, chaos ensues and wise Mrs. Wimpydimple must take charge and teach everyone an important new lesson.
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And to Think That I Saw it on Mulberry Street
by Seuss
Published to coincide with the 75th anniversary of Dr. Seuss' first book release for children, a foil-covered, commemorative edition of the classic story follows the story of Marco, who imaginatively recounts to his father what he sees on his way to school.
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Scaredy Squirrel
by Mélanie Watt
Frightened of the world that exists beyond the high limbs of his tree-top home, Scaredy Squirrel keeps himself well prepared for any harm that could come his way, but when he is suddenly forced out from his branches, Scaredy Squirrel is pleasantly surprised with what he discovers on the ground below.
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Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Tale
by Mo Willems
After a fun day with Daddy at the local Laundromat, Trixie quickly notices that her cherished Knuffle Bunny is missing and turns to her father to help her get him back, in a quirky tale about a special daddy-daughter adventure. By the author of Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus.
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Tuesday
by David Wiesner
This 1992 Caldecott Medal-winning book is celebrating 20 years in print and being presented anew in an edition that capitalizes on the remarkable advances that have been made in the technology of color reproduction, making it even more faithful to the palette and texture of the acclaimed author/illustrator's watercolor paintings that offer a whimsical, hilarious look at the events that unfold on a particular Tuesday, on which outlandish things begin to happen.
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