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New and Upcoming Picture Books
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Keep it fresh! We're adding some great picture books to help keep your little ones engaged during the 1000 Books Before Kindergarten challenge. Place a hold on some today to spice up your daily reading. Be sure to let us know if you've reached the 250, 500, 750 or 1000 mark.
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1, 2, 3, jump!
by Lisl H Detlefsen
A reassuring tribute to a child's first swimming lessons offers lighthearted advice about how to get ready, from putting on swimming gear and getting into the water for the first time to knowing what not to fear and recognizing that swimming instructors are not mermaids.
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Abner & Ian get right-side upby Dave EggersStuck sideways on the pages in their debut picture book, Abner and Ian navigate dizziness and Ian's fear of heights before Abner asks the readers to shake and turn the book until they can be restored to an upright position, with unexpected results. By the award-winning author of A Hologram for the King.
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Amy Wu and the perfect baoby Kat ZhangLoving to help her family members prepare delicious Chinese bao buns, fearless young Amy Wu is frustrated when her bao keep coming out all wrong, before a creative idea gives her another chance to perfect her skills.
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Anna, Elsa, and the secret riverby Andria Warmflash RosenbaumAn original picture book tie-in to the forthcoming animated sequel features lavishly illustrated renderings of fan-favorite characters, from Anna and Elsa to Olaf and Kristoff.
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Builder brothers : better togetherby Drew ScottThe Emmy-nominated twin hosts of Property Brothers present a follow-up to Big Plans that finds them discovering the power of teamwork when their community organizes a soapbox derby race. 125,000 first printing. TV tie-in. Illustrations.
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A big bed for Little Snowby Grace LinA heartwarming companion to the Caldecott Honor-winning A Big Mooncake for Little Star celebrates the first snowfall of a child’s life in the story of a little boy who struggles to resist jumping on his fluffy new bed.
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Big words for little geniusesby Sue PattersonA sophisticated vocabulary primer by the internationally best-selling author and his wife pairs each letter of the alphabet with a sophisticated word and its definition, combining engaging, retro-style artwork with terms ranging from "gobbledygook" and "juxtaposition" to "catawampus" and "kerfuffle."
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Bigger words for little geniusesby Sue PattersonThe best-selling literary duo pair the letters of the alphabet with sophisticated, fun-to-say words, from gnashnabb to widdershins, in a vocabulary primer that is complemented by pronunciations, definitions and imaginative artwork.
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The bravest man in the worldby Patricia PolaccoThe 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.
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Bully
by Laura Vaccaro Seeger
Interacting with other animals in mean-spirited ways, a little bull calls names and behaves in an intimidating manner until his bullying behavior is brought to his attention. By the Caldecott Honor-winning author of First the Egg.
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Camp tigerby Susan ChoiIllustrated by the Caldecott Honor-winning artist of Blackout, a debut children's book by the award-winning author of A Person of Interest finds a boy spending the summer before first grade on a family camping trip where he shares imaginative adventures with a tiger companion.
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Cuddly critters for little geniusesby Sue PattersonA follow-up to the best-selling Big Words for Little Geniuses introduces young children to more than 50 of the world's most unusual and adorable animals, from sloths and spoonbills to panda ants and pangolins.
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Margret & H.A. Rey's Curious George goes swimmingby Alessandra PreziosiEnjoying a fun-filled summer day of swimming games, diving and snacks at the local pool, Curious George learns important safety rules while helping his friend Lucy overcome her fear of the water.
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Cyril and Patby Emily GravettA tribute to the power of loving someone different from oneself depicts the unlikely bond between Cyril the squirrel and Pat the rat, who share fantastical adventures in spite of everyone's opinion that they should not be friends. By the creator of Little Mouse's Big Book of Fears.
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Daniel finds a poem
by Micha Archer
The illustrator of Lola's Fandango features painted cut-paper artwork in an invitation to discover poetry in nature that finds a young boy visiting the park and learning from new animal friends what they perceive as poetry.
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Daniel's good dayby Micha Archer"Strolling through his diverse community in search of what constitutes the ""good day"" his neighbors wish each other, little Daniel discovers that a good day can mean strong kite-flying winds, nice manners on the bus, plentiful bees in the garden, lots of birthdays at the bakery, wagging tails for the mail carrier and hugs shared with Grandma.
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Dinosaur farm!
by Penny Dale
The dynamic dino team from Dinosaur Pirates! and Dinosaur Rocket! grow wheat and tend livestock throughout the seasons on a busy farm before riding their tractor into town to compete in a farm show for a grand prize
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Dog and Rabbit
by Barney Saltzberg
A four-part story of unrequited friendship by the best-selling creator of Crazy Hair Day follows Dog, Rabbit and Bunny, who navigate the pitfalls of budding relationships while discovering the rewards of patience. Illustrations.
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Dog breath : the horrible trouble with Hally Tosis
by Dav Pilkey
When their parents decide to find a new home for their dog because of her stinky breath, a brother and sister go to hilarious lengths to eliminate the problem, from taking the dog to see a breathtaking view to riding on a roller-coaster that takes her breath away. By the best-selling creator of the Captain Underpants series. Illustrations.
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Elbow Grease
by John Cena
Elbow Grease, a small, electric truck with a lot of gumption, enters the Monster Truck Grand Prix to prove to his brothers that he is just as capable as they are
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Elbow Grease vs. Motozilla
by John Cena
A sequel to Elbow Grease finds the plucky little monster truck teaming up with his four big brothers in a competition against gnarly monster machine Motozilla, in a tale that celebrates the power of teamwork and self-confidence. Illustrations.
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Fairy scienceby Ashley SpiresBelieving in science even though all the other fairies in Pixieville believe in magic, Esther uses the power of science to solve the mystery of why a forest tree has stopped growing. By the best-selling creator of The Most Magnificent Thing.
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Field trip to the moon
by John Hare
A whimsically illustrated, wordless debut picture book depicts a class of students on a field trip to the moon who debark from their yellow spaceship bus and explore the moon's trenches, craters and mountains while observing the faraway Earth and befriending visitors from space.
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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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Fiona the hippo
by Richard Cowdrey
Describes the life of Fiona, a baby hippopotamus who was born prematurely and raised by humans at the Cincinnati Zoo, and details how the hippo became a worldwide Internet sensation
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The fisherman & the whaleby Jessica LananA fisherman and his son encounter a whale entangled in a net that prevents it from eating, in a wordless story about natural-world connections that is brought to life with dreamscape watercolor artwork. By the illustrator of Into Nature.
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Fox and the boxby Yvonne IvinsonFeaturing minimalist text and a surprise ending, a debut picture book features a plucky little fox who embarks on an imagination- and vocabulary-fueled voyage on a cardboard box ship.
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Good night, Little Blue Truckby Alice SchertleA bedtime-story entry in the best-selling series that includes Little Blue Truck Leads the Way finds Little Blue Truck and his friends supporting each other while trying to go to sleep during a scary thunderstorm. 250,000 first printing.
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Grace goes to Washingtonby Kelly DiPucchioLearning about the branches of the U.S. government during a field trip to Washington, D.C., Grace joins her fellow student council members to use government approaches in a debate about how best to spend fundraising money.
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Grumpy Monkey Party Time!by Suzanne LangAn uproarious sequel to Grumpy Monkey finds Jim Panzee turning to his animal friends for suggestions when Porcupine invites him to a dancing party, in a story that shares advice about speaking up to overcome anxiety.
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Helloby Fiona WoodcockA brother and sister enjoy a brilliant day full of spills, thrills and silly adventures colliding bumper cars, riding roller coasters, tossing beach balls and dipping in chilly ocean water, in a playful story comprised of words that contain a double L. By the creator of Hiding Heidi.
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Here and nowby Julia DenosThe creators of Windows invite children to explore identity, connection and awareness while encouraging curiosity about the small miracles of the everyday world.
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Here comes the Easter Cat
by Deborah Underwood
Cat feels jealous of all the attention the Easter Bunny receives, so he decides to take over only to discover that delivering Easter eggs is pretty hard work, and when the real Easter Bunny shows up with a treat for Cat, the feline imposter has to decide what to do about it. By the author of The Quiet Book and The Loud Book.
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Hey Grandude!
by Paul McCartney
A high-energy celebration of the fun times shared between grandparents and their grandchildren introduces super-cool Grandude, who whisks his four grandkids away on whirlwind adventures around the globe. Written by the superstar former member of The Beatles. Illustrations.
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Hungry bunny
by Claudia Rueda
In this interactive picture book, the reader must help Bunny as he gathers apples to eat, and uses his red scarf to climb a tree or create a rope bridge
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I am a wolfby Kelly Leigh MillerA growly pup in an animal shelter defensively insists that she is a lone wolf and prone to neither sweetness nor cuteness, before a young girl sees past her prickly personality and offers her a loving home where the pup can let down her guard.
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I am love : A Book of Compassionby Susan VerdeA latest entry in the best-selling series that includes I Am Human celebrates love in all of its forms, inviting readers to overcome fears by looking inward, acting with compassion and living with gratitude.
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I had a favorite dress
by Boni Ashburn
A young girl loves her favorite dress, but when it gets worn, goes out of fashion, or she grows too big to fit, her mother fixes up her old favorite into something new
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I love my Glam-ma!by Samantha BergerThe award-winning author of Crankenstein and the illustrator of Birdie’s Big-Girl Shoes present a heartwarming ode to the bit of glamour in every grandmother that reveals how “glam-mas” build sandcastles, build forts and wear blanket capes, just like their grandkids.
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I spy Christmas : a book of picture riddlesby Jean MarzolloIncorporating new bonus riddles and an original search-and-find design, an updated edition invites children to search for Christmas-themed hidden objects on intricately detailed, festive spreads of snowy landscapes, a store window, a Christmas tree and Santa’s workshop.
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I want a dogby Jon AgeeSearching 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.
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It's a tiger!
by David LaRochelle
A child imagines that he is in a story where he encounters a tiger at every turn
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Join the No-Plastic Challenge! : A First Book of Reducing Wasteby Scot RitchieChallenging his best friends to help him celebrate his birthday by avoiding all single-use plastics for the entire day, Nick uses cloth shopping bags, avoids plastic straws and decorates his home with repurposed paper streamers instead of balloons.
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Just ask! : be different be brave, be youby Sonia SotomayorThe boundary-breaking Supreme Court Justice and the award-winning author of Book Fiesta present a celebration of the world’s diversity that explains why different people make the world more vibrant and wonderful, just the way a variety of plants and flowers enhance a garden.
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Just in case you want to flyby Julie FoglianoThe creators of the award-winning When’s My Birthday? present a contemplative, compassionate story about the connections between children and loving, supportive parents whose less-recognized gifts help promote success and independence in subsequent generations.
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Leila in saffronby Rukhsanna GuidrozA colorful journey of self-discovery and identity follows the experiences of a little girl who visits her grandmother's house for their culturally inspired weekly family dinner, where she learns about her heritage from the art and people of her world.
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Molly of Denali : little dog lostby N.Y.) Harper (Firm : New YorkA series of books at different reading levels retell key moments from episodes of the PBS Kids television show, Molly of Denali, in which Molly and her family run the Denali Trading Post and general store in their small Alaskan wilderness town. Molly’s life and adventures are enhanced, illuminated, kept-on-track and flat-out saved by maps, calendars, charts, weather reports, historical archives, photos and more.
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Llama Llama Secret Santa Surpriseby Anna DewdneyA heartwarming storybook based on an episode from the popular animated series finds Llama Llama and his classmates picking each other’s names out of their teacher’s red hat to participate in a Secret Santa gift exchange.
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It's Christmas!by Ruth WielockxA warm and relatable story starring Luke and Lottie from It’s Halloween! finds the young twins excitedly celebrating Christmas Eve by picking out and decorating a tree, singing carols and observing the snowfall before secretly exchanging their gifts for each other.
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Maisy goes to a show
by Lucy Cousins
Going to the theater to see a favorite celebrity in a live performance, Maisy and her friends show their tickets to the usher, take their seats and enjoy the show's dramatic lights, colorful costumes, amazing music and exciting storylines.
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Max & Ruby and twin troubleby Rosemary WellsLearning that their mother is expecting a baby, Ruby uses a baby doll to demonstrate the basics of infant care to a skeptical Max, who discovers how much work and sleeplessness is involved in the wake of a surprise.
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Mother Goose of Pudding Laneby Christopher RaschkaAn introduction to the lesser-known story of the real Mother Goose describes how Elizabeth Foster Goose of late 17th-century Boston raised a family of 14 children through lullabies, songs and made-up rhymes and poems. By the Caldecott-winning creator of A Ball for Daisy.
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Mr. Nogginbody gets a hammer
by David Shannon
In a picture book inspired by the familiar parable, silly Mr. Nogginbody buys a hammer and begins mistaking, and smashing up, everything that looks like a nail to him, with wacky results. By the Caldecott Honor-winning creator of No, David! Illustrations.
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The Muppet Christmas Carol : The Holiday Classicby Brooke VitaleAn 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.
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My tooth is LOST!
by Drew Daywalt
Monkey is upset because he has lost a tooth, so Cake tries to make him feel better by telling him about the Tooth Fairy--but Monkey just wants his tooth named Kevin
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One is a lot (except when it's not)
by Muon Van
Describes how for certain things, depending on what is being counted, one is a lot, but two may be too much and sometimes zero is enough
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Parker looks up : an extraordinary momentby Parker CurryIn a story inspired by the young author’s viral photo of her awestruck response to First Lady Michelle Obama’s portrait, a young girl visits Washington, D.C.’s National Portrait Gallery and finds her life transformed by the historical examples of its subjects.
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Molly of Denali : party mooseby Book AuthorA series of books at different reading levels retell key moments from episodes of the PBS Kids television show, Molly of Denali, in which Molly and her family run the Denali Trading Post and general store in their small Alaskan wilderness town. Molly’s life and adventures are enhanced, illuminated, kept-on-track and flat-out saved by maps, calendars, charts, weather reports, historical archives, photos and more.
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People share with peopleby Lisa WheelerA riotously instructive follow-up to People Don’t Bite People shares lighthearted, rhyming advice about the importance of sharing. Illustrated by the Caldecott Honor-winning artist of Tea Rex.
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Please don't eat meby Liz ClimoApproached 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.
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Pokko and the drumby Matthew ForsytheThe 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.
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The pout-pout fish cleans up the ocean
by Deborah Diesen
A jacketed hardcover addition to the best-selling series finds Mr. Fish and his friends discovering a giant mess in the ocean and learning important lessons about how to take care of the environment.
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Really and truly
by Émilie Rivard
Loving his grandfather's stories about pirates, witches and gnomes, Charlie is dismayed to see the effect Alzheimer's disease has on his grandfather, who on harder days can no longer recognize him.
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Red Riding Hoodby Beatrix PotterWritten more than a century ago but never illustrated, a lesser-known Beatrix Potter dark adaptation of the “Little Red Riding Hood” classic combines the writer’s signature voice with evocative artwork by the award-winning illustrator of We’re Going on a Bear Hunt.
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Roar like a dandelionby Ruth KraussA previously unpublished manuscript by the award-winning author of The Carrot Seed features illustrations by the Geisel Honor-winning artist of Fox and Chick and takes young readers through playful life lessons about connecting with nature.
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The sad little fact
by Jonah Winter
Locked away for telling the truth, a sad little fact is relegated to an underground prison, where it unites with other hidden-away facts in an effort to spread the truth, in a modern-day parable by the acclaimed author of Elvis Is King and the award-winning illustrator of The Bad Seed
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Santa's storyby Will HillenbrandPreparing to depart on Christmas Eve, Santa is unable to find his reindeer anywhere before remembering their annual tradition of reading a Christmas story together. By the creator of Snowman’s Story.
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Shubh Diwali!by Chitra SoundarA child-friendly introduction to the Hindu festival of lights depicts a traditional family Diwali celebration of Rangoli art on the floor, strings of flowers around the doors, ringing bells and festive lamps that welcome the new year.
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Snack attack!
by Terry Border
Although warned of the dangers lurking outside their packages, Cookie, Pretzel, and Cheese Doodle venture into the kitchen for fun but soon discover that Monster Kids are real
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The Snowiest Christmas Ever!by Jane ChapmanLoving snow so much that they wish it would snow forever, bear cubs Button and Mungo wonder how Santa will be able to deliver Christmas presents when a storm buries their house. By the creator of Is It Christmas Yet?
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Spencer's new petby Jessie SimaLooking forward to participating in fun pet activities, Spencer becomes discouraged when his pet, a balloon twisted into the shape of a puppy, is too fragile to bring to the dog park or the veterinarian. By the creator of Not Quite Narwhal.
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Sulweby Lupita Nyong'oThe Academy Award-winning actress presents the story of a little girl with beautiful, midnight-colored skin that makes her feel different from everyone, until a magical journey in the night sky transforms her perspective. Illustrated by the creator of Little Leaders.
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SumoKittyby David BiedrzyckiAccepting a job in a sumo stable where he chases mice in exchange for food, a stray kitty becomes so well-fed that he decides to learn wrestling, in a whimsical tale inspired by the Japanese saying, “Fall down seven times, stand up eight.” By the creator of the Breaking News series.
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There was an old woman who lived in a bookby Jomike TejidoAn irreverent adaptation of the classic nursery rhyme finds a strong-minded little old woman who departs on a mission to find her missing kids, whimsically popping into other fairy tales and nursery rhymes along the way.
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There's an elf in your bookby Tom FletcherThe YouTube star and best-selling author of There’s a Monster in Your Book depicts a mischievous elf who shares offbeat recommendations for making it onto Santa’s “nice” list, outlining tongue-in-cheek suggestions for caroling, clapping and burping.
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This Is Babyby Jimmy FallonThe Tonight Show host pairs heartwarming, simple text with lighthearted illustrations to introduce the youngest children to the words for the various parts of the body. By the creators of Your Baby’s First Word Will Be DADA.
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This is MY fort!
by Drew Daywalt
A follow-up to What Is Inside THIS Box? finds Monkey feeling left out when Cake builds a no-monkeys-allowed fort, until both conclude that being alone in a fort is no fun. By the award-winning author of The Day the Crayons Quit
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Thunder trucksby Cheryl B. KleinA high-energy bedtime story depicts in evocative text and artwork the busy efforts of Bulldozer, Tanker Truck and the Thunder Truck gang to pile up clouds and haul rain to construct a mighty storm.
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The tree that's meant to beby Yuval ZommerLeft behind as his neighbors are chosen to be Christmas trees, a crooked little fir discovers the warmth of the holidays and the special qualities of being different when it is comforted by kindhearted animals.
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Unicorns 101by Cale AtkinsonUnicorn professors Glitter Pants, Sprinkle Steed, Star Hoof and Sugar Beard, and their trusty lab assistant, Pete, reveal secret unicorn facts, from the identity of the first unicorn to trot on Pluto to the time a unicorn triggered an accidental week-long waffle rainstorm.
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Up, up, up, downby Kimberly GeeSharing an energetic day of opposites with Dad, an exuberant toddler demands to be picked up and immediately put down, refuses and then eats breakfast, makes and breaks a castle in the sandbox and scrambles up the courage to jump into the pool.
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A very Fiona Christmasby Richard CowdreyA follow-up to Fiona the Hippo finds Fiona and her loveable animal friends sharing a heartwarming holiday adventure throughout the zoo. By the best-selling illustrator of Bad Dog, Marley.
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We are (not) friends
by Anna Kang
A fun-filled playdate between two fuzzy buddies is challenged by the arrival of a third friend and activities throughout a day in which each feels occasionally left out, until a whimsical eruption of tempers ensues. By the award-winning creators of You Are (Not) Small
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What is inside THIS box?
by Drew Daywalt
Unlikely best friends Monkey and Cake get into a disagreement about what might be inside Monkey's mysterious box and explore such options as a kitty and a dinosaur, in a debut entry in an early reader series by the author of The Legend of Rock Paper Scissors
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When pencil met eraser
by Karen Kilpatrick
A battle of wills ensues when Pencil, who knows his drawings to be perfect, encounters the different ideas of Eraser, who shows him how to try new things, see the sky through the trees and make friends with those who might have seemed like enemies at first.
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Who is the Mystery Reader?
by Mo Willems
As Zoom Squirrel and his friends try to identify the Mystery Reader, they learn about books, how they are written, and how to read--while sharing a-corny jokes
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The word pirates
by Susan Cooper
When a ravenous band of word-eating pirates targets the super-delicious words in her extra-juicy stories, the irrepressible Word Wizard and the kids who love her stories save precious words by proving that the pen is mightier than the sword. Illustrations.
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Yoga Bunny
by Brian Russo
Wanting to unwind with yoga at the end of a hardworking but beautiful day, Bunny practices his poses and wishes that his busy friends could realize that yoga would help them through their stressful routines. A first picture book. 60,000 first printing.
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