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Children's New Picture and Board Books November 2019
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Trini's Big Leap
by Alexander De Wit
A talented little gymnast who confidently masters the athletic exercises assigned to her discovers that other activities, like building blocks with her friends, are more challenging and need the collaborative assistance of a team. Illustrations.
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Finding kindness
by Deborah Underwood
A celebration of kindness among neighbors by the best-selling author of The Quiet Book depicts examples of generosity of spirit as it impacts a community, from sending a heartfelt card to lending a hand with yardwork. Illustrated by the artist of Baby Loves Quarks! Illustrations.
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Everyone counts
by Judy Sierra
Diverse animals, led by two rough, tough rhinos, work together to transform an old mall into a zoo--including the bugs the rhinos said were too small to count
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The kindness book
by Todd Parr
The beloved New York Times best-selling author uses his signature blend of playfulness and sensitivity to explore the value and joy in being kind to others. 50,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Nya's long walk : a step at a time
by Linda Sue Park
A companion to the best-selling A Long Walk to Water finds a young South Sudanese girl struggling to carry two heavy vessels and her younger sister when the latter falls ill during their two-hour walk to fetch water. 100,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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One wild Christmas
by Nicholas Oldland
Getting so busy for the holidays that they nearly forget to put up a Christmas tree, three animal best friends search through the forest before discovering a perfect tree that is too beautiful to cut down. Illustrations.
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The house at the end of the road
by Kari Rust
Discovering a creepy old house while visiting their grandmother for the summer, three cousins learn about its elderly resident’s humor and fascinating antique possessions before his departure to a retirement community prompts them to create loving mementos for his new home. Illustrations.
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The bravest man in the world
by Patricia Polacco
The acclaimed author of The Keeping Quilt draws on the tragic story of Wallace Hartley in the tale of a boy who survives the sinking of the Titanic while his kind caregiver, a ship musician, plays with the band to calm terrified passengers. 50,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Lindbergh : the tale of a flying mouse
by Torben Kuhlmann
A sumptuously illustrated debut inspired by Charles Lindbergh's solo flight follows the trials of a small mouse who pursues a brilliant idea to escape to America by plane after the introduction of the mechanical mousetrap. A first children's book.
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The witches' supermarket
by Susan Meddaugh
While trick-or-treating in her witch costume, Helen and her dog Martha stumble upon a strange supermarket filled with toads, poison mushrooms, brooms, and other unusual items, and must use some Halloween magic to escape
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Trick or treat, Little Critter
by Gina Mayer
Jack-o-lanterns, masks and candy make Halloween lots of fun for Little Critter, both at home and at school, but deciding what costume to wear is quite a different story. Reissue.
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The boy : his stories and how they came to be
by Oliver Jeffers
An anthology containing award-winning picture books How to Catch a Star, Lost and Found, The Way Back Home and Up and Down is complemented by more than 100 behind-the-scenes sketches, notes and creator ideas. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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The fate of Fausto : a painted fable
by Oliver Jeffers
A quirky modern fable by the award-winning illustrator of The Day the Crayons Quit depicts a greedy man whose desire for more than everything he sees leads him to conquer a boat and embark on a voyage of unexpected discoveries. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Big boys cry
by Jonty Howley
A reimagining of a world where boys are encouraged to express the full range of their emotions depicts a little boy, who after receiving advice to act fearlessly on the first day of school makes important discoveries when the grown men he encounters honestly express their own feelings. A first picture book.
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The dinosaur that pooped Christmas!
by Tom Fletcher
A tongue-in-cheek series entry by the McFly band members and creators of The Dinosaur That Pooped a Planet! depicts a greedily hungry dinosaur who eats up the entire holiday season, triggering the most explosive Christmas of his life. 25,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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The Muppet Christmas Carol : the illustrated holiday classic
by Brooke Vitale
An illustrated storybook edition of the musical Muppet adaptation casts an illustrated Michael Caine as Scrooge and fan-favorite Muppet characters in major roles in the classic story of how an embittered miser rediscovers his Christmas spirit. 50,000 first printing. Movie tie-in. Illustrations.
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Olaf's night before Christmas
by Jessica Julius
A read-along adaptation of the classic Christmas poem describes the huggable snowman Olaf's surprise encounter with a mysterious visitor in red.
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Disney Frozen 5-minute stories
by Megan Ilnitzki
Favorite and new characters from Disney’s Frozen are depicted in 12 short tales designed to be read in about five minutes each, in a padded storybook that depicts original adventures in the land of Arendelle. 350,000 first printing. Movie tie-in. Illustrations.
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Forever friends
by Sally Little
Readers lift the flap on each spread to reveal a hidden character from the film that is waiting to greet a friend
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The little fir tree
by Christopher Corr
A sumptuously illustrated retelling of Hans Christian Andersen’s festive tale traces the experiences of a lonely little fir tree that is moved to town during the holiday season and festively decorated, until the day after Christmas imparts new understandings of appreciation and rebirth. Illustrations.
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¡Vamos! Let's go to the market
by Raúl the Third
Little Lobo and his dog make deliveries to marketplace vendors in a busy Mexican-American border town, in a celebration of diversity by the award-winning illustrator of the Lowriders in Space series that blends stylistically detailed graphic-art panels with clever bilingual text. 25,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook.
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Please don't eat me
by Liz Climo
Approached by a voracious bear in the woods, a carefree bunny pleads for mercy and agrees to a long list of requests before realizing that the bear is just looking for a friend. By the creator of the Rory the Dinosaur series. 40,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Vegetables in holiday underwear
by Jared Chapman
A riotous follow-up to Vegetables in Underwear and Fruits in Suits finds Pea modeling the specially themed underwear that he wears to play in the snow, hang lights, bake cookies and celebrate the holiday season. 50,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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The nightmare before Christmas
by Tim Burton
Featuring an updated design and removable sticker, a 20th-anniversary rerelease traces the story of Halloweenland inhabitant Jack Skellington, who kidnaps and replaces Santa Claus only to discover the true meaning of Christmas. Movie tie-in.
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Santa Claus vs. the Easter Bunny
by Fred Blunt
Fed up when he has to make, wrap and distribute chocolate eggs all by himself while his next-door neighbor, Santa, has a whole factory of helpers and fans who leave out reindeer carrots, an exhausted Easter Bunny plots a riotous Christmas disaster. Illustrations.
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The great Santa stakeout
by Betsy Bird
Young Freddy, Santa’s number-one fan, collects Santa posters, action figures and underwear while organizing a delightfully devious plan to obtain a much-wanted photograph taken with Santa, fresh out of the chimney. Illustrated by the Caldecott Medal-winning The Adventures of Beekle. Illustrations.
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The space walk
by Brian Biggs
Required by Ground Control to eat right, exercise, dress warmly and not speak to strangers, astronaut Randolph Witherspoon dutifully prepares for a space walk before unexpected challenges lead to a new friend. By the creator of the Everything Goes series. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Henry and Bea
by Jessixa Bagley
Confused when her once-inseparable friend abruptly stops talking to her, a girl seeks reconnection during a class field trip only to discover her friend’s sad secret. By the award-winning creator of Boats for Papa. Illustrations.
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The ranger
by Nancy Vo
An evocatively illustrated sequel to The Outlaw depicts a young ranger, Annie, who frees a fox from a trap, creating an unusual friendship based on trust, equality and mutual respect. Illustrations.
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The Christmas truck
by Alex Willmore
A gift-appropriate celebration of favorite Christmas traditions incorporates glitter accents and die cuts into the story of a playful truck and his animal friends, who revel in the colors, sights and sounds of the season while picking out a perfect Christmas tree. Illustrations.
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Dr. Seuss's spooky Things
by Tom Brannon
Very simple rhymes and giggle-inducing illustrations find Thing One and Thing Two dressing up in an assortment of Halloween costumes, from ghosts and bats to skeletons, black cats and pumpkins. Illustrations.
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Faces
by Mona Koth
Meet Dot and Beau-twin panda toddlers who love to learn, play, and explore the world! This adorable board book highlights all the ways one expresses unconditional love told in lively, bold illustrations and simple text perfect for keeping little ones engaged and entertained. A must for little panda fans!
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Love
by Vicki Scott
Meet Dot and Beau-twin panda toddlers who love to learn, play, and explore the world! This adorable board book highlights all the ways one expresses unconditional love told in lively, bold illustrations and simple text perfect for keeping little ones engaged and entertained. A must for little panda fans! |
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Feelings
by Vicki Scott
Meet Dot and Beau-twin panda toddlers who love to learn, play, and explore the world! This adorable board book highlights all the ways one expresses unconditional love told in lively, bold illustrations and simple text perfect for keeping little ones engaged and entertained. A must for little panda fans!
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Animals
by Vicki Scott
"Meet Dot and Beau-twin panda toddlers who love to learn, play, and explore the world! This adorable board book introduces kiddos to a diverse range of animals and the sounds they make told in lively, bold illustrations and simple text perfect for keeping little ones engaged and entertained."--Publisher. |
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Hide 'n' sheep
by Jennifer Gordon Sattler
A follow-up to Go to Sheep finds a sheep playing a game of hide-and-seek while counting to 10 and pretending that he is all of the other farm animals, from pigs to chicks. 10,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations
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Merry Christmas, Pj Masks!
by May Nakamura
Catboy, Owlette and Gekko scramble to save Christmas when the mischievous Wolfy kids find and destroy the gifts that the PJ Masks had planned to exchange with each other. TV tie-in. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Little big Nate draws a blank
by Lincoln Peirce
After little Nate Wright get a box of crayons, he draws various animals which all seem too scary, jumpy, inky, silly, and creepy
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Meet Baby Shark
by Pinkfong
Officially endorsed by Pinkfong and based on characters from the YouTube global phenomenon, a shaped board book includes the lyrics of the original song while describing how a curious, singing Baby Shark is loved and supported by his family. 75,000 first printing. Illustrations.
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Pop-up peekaboo! Unicorn
by Clare Lloyd
Moonbeam the purple unicorn and Sunshine the yellow unicorn search through the enchanted forest for a secret castle, inviting young children to peruse eye-catching pop-ups and interactive lift-flaps to discover hidden friends.
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The colors of Christmas
by Jill Howarth
A Christmas-themed concept primer uses red Santa hats, green fir trees, purple gift bows, white snowmen and other retro-inspired examples to reinforce early color-recognition skills. 30,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Who says ho ho ho? : a Highlights first Christmas book
by Highlights
Endearing photographs of babies and animals getting ready for Christmas are complemented by repetitive text and a final spread featuring a tree-shaped mirror, in a stocking-stuffer book that encourages listening and speaking skills. Illustrations.
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Find Spot at the library : a lift-the-flap book
by Eric Hill
An interactive lift-flap story by the late creator of Where’s Spot? finds the lovable pup and his friends meeting at the local library, where they enjoy reading stories before making costumes inspired by favorite characters. Illustrations.
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Think big, little one
by Vashti Harrison
A board book adaptation of Little Dreamers depicts 18 women creators, including modernist artist Mary Blair, environmental activist Wangari Maathai, and architect Zaha Hadid, to inspire children to pursue their biggest ideas. 75,000 first printing. Illustrations.
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Dream big, little one
by Vashti Harrison
A board book adaptation of Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History introduces 18 trailblazing women whose actions and beliefs in defiance of limits imposed on their gender, race or both made the world better for generations of girls. 75,000 first printing
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Anne's Feelings : Inspired by Anne of Green Gables
by Kelly Hill
"Iconic moments from the beloved L.M. Montgomery classic are celebrated in this adorable concept book. Artist Kelly Hill creates vignettes that showcase Anne's wide array of feelings, including happy, brave and, of course, the depths of despair. Each feeling is brought to life through a memorable Anne scene, with simple text and tactile, gorgeous works of art created from cut fabric and embroidery."-- Provided by publisher. |
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Goodnight, Starry Night : Peek-a-Boo Art
by Julie Appel
"Combining a soothing bedtime lullaby with vibrant colors and peek-through pages, this board book provides a gentle look at some of the most beloved, accessible, and well-known artwork in history. A die-cut on every spread gives an exciting clue to the art on the next page, keeping little ones (and caregivers!) curious as each page becomes a magical, peek-through reveal."--Amazon.com. |
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A Potato on a Bike
by Elise Gravel
This delightful board book will make little ones in your life laugh. |
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ABC
by Xavier Deneux
Thickened versions of the letters of the alphabet are designed to fit into the openings cut into the illustration of an animal or other item beginning with that letter on the facing page
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123
by Xavier Deneux
"TouchThinkLearn: 123 is another large-trim, gifty book with the recognizably innovative production. This book is at once a counting book and a guessing game. Each page has a number, counting up from one, of circular die-cuts that conceal a simply designed animal underneath. One dot turns into a glow-worm, three dots turns into a duck, and ten dots a dinosaur!"
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My very first book of colors
by Eric Carle
Challenges preschoolers to match the colors presented with objects that share that color, in a split-page board book full of fun and surprises.
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Hug machine
by Scott Campbell
An endearing story that encourages a warm, caring and buoyantly affectionate approach to life imparts the sweet message that everyone deserves a hug! By the illustrator of Zombies in Love.
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Goodnight, rainbow cats
by Bàrbara Castro Urío
One-by-one twelve colorful cats, viewed through die-cut holes, return to the big white house, and settle down to sleep
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Baby's first Diwali
by Inc. Dorling Kindersley
Bright artwork and simple text designed to promote early language skills introduce the youngest readers to the traditions of Diwali, from its shining lamps and colorful flower decorations to the cultural sweet treats enjoyed by children and their families. Illustrations.
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Can't scare me!
by Mandy Archer
A brave little kitten explores a haunted house before encountering something unexpectedly spooky, in a hands-on board book that is complemented by 40 lift-flaps and a secret hidden mirror. 75,000 first printing. Illustrations.
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Future engineer
by Lori Alexander
Babies demonstrate what it takes to become an engineer, from asking questions to learning from their mistakes
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