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I got you a present!
by Mike Erskine-Kellie
An exuberant animal narrator recounts his haphazard search for the perfect birthday present to give the reader, from hand-knitted birthday socks and a 10-scoop ice-cream cone to a disappearing magic kit and an apple juice-fueled jet pack. Illustrations.
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Those darn squirrels!
by Adam Rubin
When grouchy Old Man Fookwire puts up feeders filled with seeds and berries to convince the birds that visit his backyard not to fly south for the winter, he gets more than he bargained for when some charmingly clever squirrels show up!
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The Yawns are coming!
by Christopher Eliopoulos
The illustrator of the best-selling Ordinary People Change the World series presents a riotous bedtime tale that incorporates comic-style artwork into the story of two best friends whose ambition to stay up all night becomes complicated by an encroaching case of the yawns, sleepies and snores. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Llama unleashes the alpacalypse
by Jonathan Stutzman
A giggle-inducing sequel to Llama Destroys the World finds Llama endeavoring to avoid cleaning up his messy home by cloning his friend Alpaca and making the clones do the work, triggering unexpected mayhem. Illustrations.
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Dragons love tacos
by Adam Rubin
Explores the love dragons have for tacos and the dangers of feeding them anything with spicy salsa. By the award-winning team behind Those Darn Squirrels!
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Creepy carrots!
by Aaron Reynolds
The Twilight Zone comes to the carrot patch in a clever and hilarious picture book parable about a rabbit that fears his favorite treats are out to get him. Illustrations by the celebrated creator of Children Make Terrible Pets.
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Kid sheriff and the terrible Toads
by Bob Shea
The award-winning creators of Big Plans present an uproarious Wild West tall tale about a 7-year-old sheriff who uses his superior knowledge about dinosaurs to outwit a pair of bullying bandits.
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Here comes the Tooth Fairy Cat
by Deborah Underwood
Receiving a mouse from the Tooth Fairy after losing a tooth, Cat embarks on a series of Tooth Fairy-related errands with his new rodent friend, who proves to be comparably mischievous and competitive.
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First grade dropout
by Audrey Vernick
A humorous picture book recounts the story about a first-grader who makes a mistake so hugely humiliating (and hilarious) that he can't possibly go back to elementary school. 15,000 first printing.
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The forgetful knight
by Michelle Robinson
"A forgetful narrator tries to tell the tale of a knight's duel with a dragon, and remembers a very important thing along the way"
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Is that wise, Pig?
by Jan Thomas
"Mouse and Cow are making soup, but Pig keeps trying to add strange ingredients"
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Ferocious Fluffity : a mighty bite-y class pet
by Erica S Perl
Fluffity is the new pet in Mr. Drake's second grade class, but the kids soon discover that, rather than the cuddly animal they expected, she is a ferocious hamster who bites and chases everyone around school
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If you ever want to bring a circus to the library, don't!
by Elise Parsley
A latest cautionary tale by the best-selling creator of If You Ever Want to Bring an Alligator to School, Don’t! finds young Magnolia's efforts to set up a circus big top at the local library hampered by narrow bookshelves and other wacky challenges. Simultaneous eBook. 75,000 first printing.
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XO, Ox : a love story
by Adam Rex
A hapless ox and a graceful gazelle share an affectionate correspondence initiated by the ox that transforms as the conceited gazelle is won over by the ox's hopelessly romantic overtures. By the best-selling author of Frankenstein Makes a Sandwich.
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Shake a leg, egg!
by Kurt Cyrus
A whimsical picture book celebration of the excitement and anticipation of a soon-to-be-born baby follows the experiences of a family of geese that awaits the hatching of a last egg while the wildlife at the pond teems with the arrival of other babies. By the creator of Tadpole Rex. Simultaneous eBook.
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Escargot
by Dashka Slater
Escargot is a beautiful French snail who only wants to be your favorite animal and get to the delicious salad at the end of the book, even if he has to try a carrot, which he hates
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What the dinosaurs did at school
by Refe Tuma
The husband-and-wife team behind the hit What the Dinosaurs Did Last Night present a latest photographic compilation documenting the mischievous antics of toy dinosaurs who come to life at night in their classroom home. Simultaneous eBook. 75,000 first printing.
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Bob, not Bob! : To Be Read As Though You Have the Worst Cold Ever
by Audrey Vernick
Stuck in bed with a bad cold, Little Louie struggles with stuffiness and crackling ears and repeatedly calls out for his mom, summoning the family dog over and over again in his efforts to make himself understood. By the Caldecott Honor-winning author of All the World.
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Count the monkeys
by Mac Barnett
Children are invited to practice their counting skills while giggling at the antics of a group of elusive monkeys who are frightened away by a whimsical series of animals. By the Boston Globe-Horn Book Award-winning author of Extra Yarn.
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My pictures after the storm
by Éric Veillé
Offers humorous drawings comparing things before and after storms, meetings with elephants, and trips to the hairdresser
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Tyrannosaurus rex vs. Edna, the very first chicken
by Douglas Rees
The planet's first prehistoric chicken, Edna, confronts a stomping, hungry Tyrannosaurus Rex who scares away the other dinosaurs but is startled by Edna's mighty beak and bravely flapping wings. Illustrated by the creator of Cheer Up, Mouse!
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You are not a cat!
by Sharon Flake
A playful story written entirely in minimalist dialogue follows the experiences of an increasingly frustrated cat who tries to convince a meowing, barking and otherwise teasing duck that ducks are supposed to quack.
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Floaty
by John Himmelman
When a mysterious basket appears on Mr. Raisin's doorstep with a floating puppy inside, the fairly grumpy old fellow struggles to take care of it, but when the dog accidentally floats away, he realizes how much he misses it and makes a plan to get his dog back
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Captain Monty takes the plunge
by Jennifer Mook-Sang
A brave and bold pirate, feared by all who sail the seas, hides the truth about his inability to swim and even refuses to bathe before meeting a beautiful mermaid who inspires him to find courage when a threat against her life forces him to jump into the ocean.
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I want that nut!
by Madeline Valentine
A mouse and a chipmunk who both want the same beautiful nut argue about which of them most deserves it until a squirrel joins the dispute, in a whimsical story that celebrates cooperation. By the creator of George in the Dark.
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Dance, dance, dance!
by Ethan Long
"Horse and Buggy are best friends, but Horse likes to dance and Buggy doesn't--until Horse shows him how to get down!"
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Wordy Birdy
by Tammi Sauer
A chatty bird who talks more than she listens lands in trouble when her distracted thoughts and inattention cause her to walk right into danger, exasperating her long-suffering animal friends, in a story that illuminates the importance of paying attention and staying loyal. Simultaneous.
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Big Bunny
by Rowboat Watkins
A parent and child share the telling of a story about a giant bunny who eats carrots--and maybe trucks and bridges (according to the child)
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Are you scared, Darth Vader?
by Adam Rex
A series of monsters spend the night trying to learn what scares Darth Vader, before revealing their true selves
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Lambslide
by Ann Patchett
"Believing that everything on the farm has been tailor-designed for their happiness, a flock of overly confident lambs overhears the word ""landslide"" as ""lambslide"" during a community election before rallying a kindhearted farmer's child for help in a whimsical campaign for the slide of their dreams. 150,000 first printing."
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Ten rules of the birthday wish
by Beth Ferry
The best-selling creators of Stick and Stone depict a hilarious menagerie of animals who sing, blow out candles and make wishes during a joyous birthday celebration. Illustrated by the artist of Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site. Simultaneous eBook
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Chicken talk
by Patricia MacLachlan
The Newbery Medal-winning author of Sarah, Plain and Tall and the best-selling creator of the Lunch Lady graphic novels present the story of a clever flock of chickens who trigger chaos by scratching messages around the farm for their human caretakers. 40,000 first printing
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Dandy
by Ame Dyckman
A fastidious daddy lion races against time and the mockery of his friends to rid his perfectly manicured lawn of a solitary dandelion weed that his daughter loves. By the award-winning author of Tea Party Rules and the illustrator of The Snurtch. 25,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook
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Underwear!
by Jennifer Harney
A little duckling happily plays outside in the rain with his wet-weather animal friends until the rain stops and ends their games, challenging the duckling's father to show him how to have fun in the sun. By the creator of the Maisy series.
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Ginny Goblin cannot have a monster for a pet
by David Goodner
A riotous follow-up to Ginny Goblin Is Not Allowed to Open This Box finds Ginny Goblin’s efforts to become more responsible through pet care limited by restrictions against her owning a monster. 35,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations
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The evil princess vs. the brave knight
by Jennifer L Holm
The creators of the Eisner Award-winning Babymouse graphic novels present a series debut featuring two young rivals who confront the truth about their respective reputations as a mischief-making princess and a chivalrous do-gooder. Illustrations.
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Why?
by Adam Rex
In a celebration of a child’s curious mind, a little girl becomes the only person in a frightened crowd to question supervillain Dr. X-Ray about why he is swooping around and scaring everyone, uncovering the surprising truth about his bullying behaviors. By the creator of Chu’s Day. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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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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I want a dog
by Jon Agee
Searching for a dog to adopt from a wonderfully eccentric animal shelter, a little girl is introduced to such pet candidates as an aardvark, a goose and a python before falling in love with an adorable seal. By the award-winning creator of Life on Mars. Illustrations.
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You loves Ewe! : Story, Pictures, and Wacky Wordplay
by Cece Bell
A high-comedy companion to I Yam a Donkey features a silly donkey, a cranky yam and an irresistible ewe, who navigate misunderstandings on comic panels introducing a variety of giggle-inducing homonyms. 25,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Crab cake : turning the tide together
by Andrea Tsurumi
Diligently baking cakes while his undersea neighbors swim, hide and blow bubbles, a little crab carries out a small act of bravery in the face of a disaster to help his community unite and carry on. By the creator of Accident! 30,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook
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Everybody says meow
by Constance Lombardo
A little cat wants everyone to say meow, but different animals greet him with their own way of saying hello, until a little lion gets everyone's attention
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Pokko and the drum
by Matthew Forsythe
The award-winning illustrator of My Name Is Elizabeth! presents the story of a little frog, Pokko, who takes a magical drum deep into the quiet forest, where her playing draws the attention of musical animal friends. 25,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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