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I'll love you till the cows come home
by Kathryn Cristaldi
A lyrically funny celebration of the bond between family members compares the narrator's depth of love to yaks in Cadillacs, sheep setting sail, frogs on big-wheeled bikes and other giggle-inducing silly critters. By the author of Samantha the Snob. 30,000 first printing
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Builders & breakers
by Steve Light
Carrying their father's forgotten lunchbox to his construction work site, a sister and brother witness the noisy, exciting action of working vehicles in a high-energy celebration of builders, breakers and the machines they use. By the creator of Zephyr Takes Flight
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The littlest things give the loveliest hugs
by Mark Sperring
A picture book celebration of family love depicts adorable animals, from ducklings and seal pups to cubs and bunnies, cuddling with their loved ones. By the best-selling author of I'll Catch You If You Fall and the creator of Once Upon a Zzzz. 25,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook
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Mad, mad bear!
by Kimberly Gee
A lively, relatable tribute to toddler tantrums features a little bear who suffers a series of disappointments, from having to leave the park early to getting a boo-boo, before becoming so angry that he has to stomp and yell his way through his emotions to feel better. Simultaneous eBook.
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Seven hungry babies
by Candace Fleming
Struggling to calm her perpetually hungry babies, a tired mother bird frantically flies around in search of delectable worms, in a tale that invites youngsters to count along as each baby bird is fed. 15,000 first printing.
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New Shoes
by Christopher Raschka
Book Annotation
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Splish, splash, Ducky!
by Lucy Cousins
Simple text and cheerful animal illustrations combine in the story of Ducky Duckling, who enjoys a rainy day of splashing in the pond with his friends while repeating the phrase, "Quack, quack, quack." By the creator of the Maisy series.
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Where are you?
by Sarah Williamson
A simple and lively exploration of colors, shapes and landscapes follows the explorations of two little snakes at the park who forge a friendship while navigating search-and-find concepts. Simultaneous eBook.
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My little fox
by Rick Chrustowski
A seasonally themed celebration of the parent-child bond depicts a mother and baby fox who venture outdoors throughout the baby's first year, sharing activities ranging from splashing in puddles and trying new foods to jumping in leaves and snuggling on snowy days. By the creator of Turtle Crossing. Simultaneous eBook.
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Go sleep in your own bed
by Candace Fleming
Discovering Cow fast asleep in his sty, a tired Pig nudges the intruder back to her own bed, where Hen is found sleeping, in a giggle-inducing story featuring an out-of-place chain reaction of snoozing barnyard friends. By the award-winning author of Oh, No! Simultaneous eBook.
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A hop is up
by Kristy Dempsey
A lively ode to the sights and sounds of a neighborhood features a wiggly, giggly youngster and his puppy, who hop, bend, spin and jump their way through a fun-filled walk while interacting with their friends. By the author of Mini Racer.
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Everyone is yawning
by Anita Bijsterbosch
When bedtime arrives, a sequence of whimsical animals yawn in turn, in an interactive story that invites young children to lift flaps on each spread that help the animals to yawn. By the award-winning creator of Whose Hat Is That?
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Blocks
by Irene Dickson
A child building with only red blocks and another child building with only blue blocks get into a messy tussle when they want to use each other's colors before learning to cooperate, a situation that is made more intriguing by the introduction of a third child and his green blocks. A first picture book.
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Bear & Hare, where's Bear?
by Emily Gravett
When Hare easily finds Bear during a game of hide and seek, the best friends switch places, challenging Bear to count and find an elusive Hare. By the Kate Greenaway Award-winning author of Wolves.
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Pigs and a blanket
by James Burks
"Pig siblings Henry and Henrietta love their blanket. As much as they each love playing with the blanket, they don't love sharing it. Will ripping it in two solve all their problems?"
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Bears in a Band
by Shirley Parenteau
The adorable bears from Bears and a Birthday return in a story that finds them picking up their musical instruments and embarking on a jubilant, if off-key, performance that interrupts Big Brown Bear's nap.
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I'm not hatching : I'm Not Hatching
by Laura Gehl
A first entry in a character-driven series for toddlers finds an excited Peep looking forward to sharing fun-filled adventures with her best friend, Egg, who is decidedly reluctant to hatch into a possibly dangerous outside world. By the author of One Big Pair of Underwear and the illustrator of You Are My Cupcake.
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Little big
by Jonathan Bentley
A little boy imagines what it would be like to be big, with long legs like a giraffe, big hands like a gorilla, or a big mouth like a crocodile, but realizes that there are advantages to being perfectly little
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Race car count
by Rebecca Kai Dotlich
"Count to ten with fast and colorful race cars"
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Nose to toes, you are yummy!
by Tim Harrington
An interactive celebration of the body by the lead singer of Les Savy Fav is complemented by a free downloadable song and invites young children to dance along with an assortment of exuberant animals. By the creator of This Little Piggy. 40,000 first printing.
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Sheep go to sleep
by Nancy Shaw
At the end of the day, tired sheep return to their shed but none can sleep until the trusty sheepdog arrives to offer hugs, drinks of water and other bedtime comforts. From the team behind the best-selling Sheep in a Jeep. 25,000 first printing.
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Gwendolyn Grace
by Katherine Hannigan
Gwendolyn Grace, an alligator, does not want to obey when her mother tells her to be quiet while the baby is sleeping, but finally sees that being patient has its rewards
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Peep and Ducky rainy day
by David Martin
A splashy read-aloud story finds Peep and Ducky enjoying indoor activities on a rainy day before grabbing their galoshes and umbrellas to captain an imaginary boat in the wet outdoors.
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Night owl
by Toni Yuly
Preferring to stay up late, little Night Owl has trouble falling asleep until he gets help from his Mommy, in a reassuring story that emphasizes sound words and listening skills. By the creator of Early Bird.
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Elephants can't jump!
by Jeanne Willis
Elephant refuses to believe he cannot jump and ignores the jeers of other animals as he tries, but they are all surprised when Elephant does something that no other animal can
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Horsefly and Honeybee
by Randy Cecil
In a story about sharing and friendship, told through beautiful illustrations and simple text, Honeybee and Horsefly have a fight that results in each of them losing a wing and being forced to walk, but when they are both captured by hungry Bullfrog, they discover that their only hope of escape is by working together.
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Monkey see, look at me!
by Lorena Siminovich
When Monkey claims to be different animals, a group of his friends demonstrates that, although Monkey cannot do what they can, such as fly like a bird or roar like a lion, they cannot do what he can, either.
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One two that's my shoe!
by Alison Murray
A mischievous puppy's escape with his owner's shoe triggers an uproarious chase from one to 10 that follows the trickster canine's flight over teddy bears, out the door and more. By the creator of Apple Pie ABC.
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Fly blanky fly
by Anne Margaret Lewis
Preparing for a grand adventure with his beloved blanket at bedtime, a little boy leaps into an imaginative world where he and his blanket zoom on jet planes, fly to the moon and swim in the sea before settling down to sleep. By the best-selling author of Has Anyone Seen Christmas? 25,000 first printing.
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I love my daddy
by Giles Andreae
A father and child enjoy special time together playing on swings, singing and dancing, having snacks and cuddling.
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My nose, your nose
by Melanie Walsh
Filled with vibrant illustrations, a delightful picture book introduces little ones to diversity through the features of children, such as eyes, hair, skin, legs, and noses, detailing the qualities that make each child unique and special.
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On our way home
by Sebastien Braun
Daddy Bear and Baby Bear spend a delightful day in the forest racing, resting and gazing at wonderful things along the way; when they arrive home, Daddy tucks his sleepy little bear into bed with a kiss and a cuddle in this gentle picture book that celebrates the love between father and child.
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Goodnight moon
by Margaret Wise Brown
Before going to sleep, a little rabbit says goodnight to all his familiar possessions, as his big, green bedroom slowly darkens, in an anniversary version of the enduring classic. Reissue.
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What about Bear?
by Suzanne Bloom
When Fox joins Goose and Bear for playtime, one of them is left out and someone must figure out how all three of them can play together
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Little cloud
by Eric Carle
A little cloud becomes all sorts of things--a sheep, an airplane, trees, a hat--before joining other clouds and raining
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Lunch
by Denise Fleming
Full-color artwork--created using stenciled images and an innovative papermaking technique--follows a hungry little mouse as he greedily consumes his lunch of vegetables and fruit. By the author of the acclaimed In the Tall, Tall Grass.
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In the small, small pond
by Denise Fleming
A frog's-eye view of life in a tiny pond follows a little green frog from springtime, through the warmth of summer, to fall and the coming of winter, as the little frog burrows deep into the mud at the bottom of the pond to wait for spring to come again.
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In the tall, tall grass
by Denise Fleming
As he inches his way along, a little caterpillar meets the other creatures that are busy in the tall grass.
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Lunch
by Denise Fleming
Full-color artwork--created using stenciled images and an innovative papermaking technique--follows a hungry little mouse as he greedily consumes his lunch of vegetables and fruit. By the author of the acclaimed In the Tall, Tall Grass.
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Time for bed
by Mem Fox
Simple verse and gentle watercolor illustrations blend harmoniously to evoke that time of day when darkness falls and little ones everywhere are preparing for a good night's sleep. BOMC Dual Main.
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Pigs to the rescue
by John Himmelman
All week long the pigs help out around Farmer Greenstalk's farm in unexpected ways, but the Greenstalks soon find that life might just be a little easier without their help. By the author of Chickens to the Rescue. Jr Lib Guild.
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Piggies
by Don Wood
Ten little piggies dance on a young child's fingers and toes before finally going to sleep
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Mr. Cookie Baker
by Monica Wellington
Accompanied by baking instructions, recipes, and educational tie-ins, a delectable introduction to math concepts, such as measuring and sorting, takes readers behind-the-scenes in a busy bakery.
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Drive
by Nathan Clement
In brief text with vivid graphic images, a boy describes his father's work as a truck driver--a job that brings the father and son together at the end of the day.
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