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Where's Rodney? by Carmen BoganRodney is that kid who just can't sit still. He's inside, but he wants to be outside. Outside is where Rodney always wants to be. Between school and home, there is a park. He knows all about that park. It's that triangle-shaped place with the yellow grass and two benches where grown-ups sit around all day. Besides, his momma said to stay away from that park. When Rodney finally gets a chance to go to a real park, with plenty of room to run and climb and shout, and to just be himself, he will never be the same.
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Black Cat, White Cat by Silvia BorandoA black cat who only ever goes out during the day and a white cat who only goes out at night meet in the middle and start a beautiful relationship together.
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Love, Triangle by Marcie ColleenA geometry-inspired picture book finds best friends Square and Circle redefining their exclusive friendship when they are joined by Triangle, who is cool and exciting but who makes their group feel a bit bent out of shape.
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Maurice the Unbeastly by Amy DixonNo ordinary beast, Maurice is neat, polite, photogenic, and his roar is delightful to the ear, which leads his parents to enroll him at the Abominable Academy for Brutish Beasts, where he realizes he has a few things he can teach his fellow beasts.
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A Couple of Boys Have the Best Week Ever by Marla FrazeeWhen James and Eamon go to Nature Camp and stay at Eamon's grandparents' house, they are much more interested in eating waffles and playing video games than in nature until something unexpected happens to change their minds.
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Pug Meets Pig by Sue Lowell GallionPug is happy at home until Pig arrives, when he must share his bowl, his yard, and even his bed, but just as Pug is packing his belongings to leave things change for the better.
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Penny and Her Marble by Kevin HenkesPenny feels guilty after taking a beautiful blue marble that she sees in Mrs. Goodwin's grass but gets a pleasant surprise when she goes to return it the next day.
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A morning with Grandpa by Sylvia LiuCurious and energetic Mei Mei attempts some t'ai chi forms as her grandfather demonstrates them, then tries to teach him basic yoga poses. Includes introductions to t'ai chi and yoga, as well as instructions for the exercises described in the text.
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Mango, Abuela, and Me by Meg MedinaWhen Mia's Abuela comes to live with Mia and her family, she helps her learn English while Mia learns Spanish, both with the help of a parrot named Mango.
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Niño Wrestles the World by Yuyi MoralesBelieving himself capable of fending off the most monstrous opponents, underpants-clad Lucha Libre champion Niño is challenged by a no-holds-barred wrestling match that truly tests his skills when his younger sisters wake up from their naps.
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The Girl Who Never Made Mistakes by Mark PettNine-year-old Beatrice Bottomwell is known in her hometown as the girl who never makes mistakes because she doesn't, but when she finally does the unthinkable, she does so in a very public way.
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You Must Bring a Hat! by Simon PhilipA young boy is invited to the biggest, bestest party of all time, but he is told he must bring a hat.
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A Pirate's Guide to First Grade by James PrellerOn the first day of first grade, an imaginative young pirate and his crew find treasures abound at school, from boarding a big yellow "boat" and plank walking at recess to exploring pages of treasure at the library.
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Big Friends by Linda SarahBest friends Etho and Birt love going up Sudden Hill and sitting in simple cardboard boxes imagining they are kings, soldiers, astronauts, or pirates until Shu asks to join them, and their "two-by-two rhythm" is disturbed.
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Charlie & Mouse by Laurel SnyderTwo inventive young brothers share a series of wacky adventures involving conversations with lumps, a neighborhood party, a rock-selling venture and the creation of the "bedtime banana."
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The Thing Lou Couldn't Do by Ashley SpiresA fun-filled, shared game of pretending to be fearless pirates is challenged by Lou's friends' suggestion that they use a tall tree as their ship, an idea that is compromised by Lou's fears about climbing up so high.
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What Will Fat Cat Sit On? by Jan ThomasA group of animals is terrified at the prospect of being sat upon by the imposing Fat Cat, until the mouse comes up with a solution that satisfies everyone.
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First Grade Dropout by Audrey VernickA 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.
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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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Found
by Salina Yoon
Upon finding a toy rabbit in the forest, Bear tries his very best to return it to its home, but by the time its owner appears, Bear has become attached to Bunny, in a heartwarming tale about a familiar childhood mishap from an award-winning author/illustrator.
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Don't Throw it to Mo! by David A. AdlerAccepted by his football teammates despite being their youngest member, little Mo is teased by a rival team until his coach devises a plan to use his smaller size to enable a big win.
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Friends Forever by Derek AndersonThree early reader stories find unlikely friends Croc and Ally putting their friendship first when one tends to see big problems and the other offers small solutions.
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Hi! Fly Guy by Tedd ArnoldWhile out on a search to find the perfect creature to bring to "The Amazing Pet Show," a young boy encounters a friendly fly who is more than happy to lend him a hand, in an amusing tale about a very unlikely friendship.
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Biscuit by Alyssa Satin CapucilliBiscuit, the little yellow puppy, is so excited and energetic that he would rather play than go to bed, in an early vocabulary-building story for the youngest readers.
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Giggle, Giggle, Quack by Doreen CroninWhen Farmer Brown goes on vacation, leaving his brother Bob in charge, Duck makes trouble by changing all his instructions to notes the animals like much better.
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Andy & Sandy's Anything Adventure by Tomie DePaolaThe Caldecott and Newbery Honoree teams up with an Emmy-winning Muppets writer in an easy-to-read series about friendship that depicts opposites Andy and Sandy, who overcome their differences during fun-filled play dates.
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Bread and Jam for Frances by Russell HobanFrances decides she likes to eat only bread and jam at every meal--until to her surprise--her parents grant her wish, in an abridged, I Can Read version of a classic tale.
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Pinkalicious: Pinkie Promise by Victoria KannAfter Pinkalicious uses all of Alison's pink paint in class, she wonders how she can repay her best friend.
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Stinky Spike and the Royal Rescue by Peter MeiselWhen Captain Fishbeard's blundering pirates are imprisoned and Princess Petunia's poodle goes missing, stinky Spike the dog uses his powerful nose to save the day.
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What This Story Needs is a Pig in a Wig by Emma J. VirjánPig embarks on an exciting boat ride and discovers that life is more fun with friends, in a cumulative story that features such giggle-inducing characters as a dog on a log and a skunk on a trunk.
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Can I Play, Too? by Mo WillemsGerald the elephant and Piggie learn to play catch with their new friend Snake, even though Snake doesn't have any arms! By the author of the Theodor Seuss Geisel Medal-winning book, Are You Ready to Play Outside?
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Beezus and Ramona by Beverly ClearyBig sister Beezus keeps herself busy by following her mischievous younger sister around and trying to keep the irrepressible Ramona Quimby out of trouble.
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Henry Huggins by Beverly ClearyWhen Henry adopts Ribsy, a dog of no particular breed, humorous adventures follow.
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Mercy Watson to the Rescue by Kate DiCamilloAfter Mercy the pig snuggles to sleep with Mr. and Mrs. Watson, all three awaken with the bed teetering on the edge of a big hole in the floor.
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Lulu and the Brontosaurus by Judith ViorstLulu’s parents refuse when she demands a pet brontosaurus for her birthday and so she sets out to find one on her own, but the brontosaurus she finally meets in the forest has no intention of becoming a pet.
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Princess Posey and the First Grade Parade by Stephanie GreeneIntimidated by the many changes that come with the start of first grade, Posey is especially frustrated when she is not permitted to wear the tutu that makes her feel like a pink princess, a situation that is remedied by her idea to throw a favorite-clothing parade.
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Pedro for President by Fran ManushkinPedro runs for class president against his friend Katie Woo.
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Picture Day by Susan NeesWhen her mother selects a boring outfit for picture day at school, Missy, an exuberantly creative little girl, teams up with her best friend, Oscar, and her trusty cat, Pink, to identify an alternate outfit that expresses her irrepressible character.
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Fly Guy Presents: Space by Tedd ArnoldDuring a visit to a space museum, Fly Guy and Buzz learn all about planets, space crafts, and space suits.
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This Is How We Do It: One Day In The Lives Of Seven Kids From Around The Worldby Matt LamotheProfiles of seven diverse kids from Italy, Japan, Iran, India, Peru, Uganda and Russia depict a day in each of their lives, revealing the differences and universal similarities in how they play and partake in respective traditions.
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Whose Eye Am I? by Shelley RotnerCaptioned, close-up photographs of colorful animal eyes invite readers to guess the species to which each pair belongs while conveying engaging facts about the respective ways that animals see, in an introductory reference that is complemented by a glossary of terms.
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The Big Book of Bugs by Yuval ZommerA sumptuously illustrated fact book on the insect world counsels young enthusiasts on how to become expert "bug spotters" with lighthearted discussions of major insect groups that detail their behaviors, life cycles, defense mechanisms and more.
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The Real Poop on Pigeons! by Kevin McCloskeyWith his trademark mix of humor, well-researched facts and artistry, Kevin McCloskey delivers the straight poop on these humble creatures, in a funny, yet instructional, guide to all things pigeon.
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Silly Lilly in What Will I Be Today?by Agnès RosenstiehlSilly Lilly tries out a new job every day of the week, from acrobat to vampire.
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