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Well done, Little White Fish!
by Guido van Genechten
Admiring Little Crab, who can cut sea grass with his claws; Turtle, who can carry heavy rocks; and Jellyfish, who can light up the dark undersea world; Little White Fish wonders what special thing he can do, in a simple tale about discovering one's own talents. By the creator of No Ghost Under My Bed.
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The secret of Shazam!
by Christy Webster
Billy Batson meets a wizard who gives him special powers to transform into the superhero Shazam, who is super-strong, super-fast, and super-brave
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Out of bounds
by Elena Delle Donne
When her basketball team loses a major game against their rivals, Elle begins to question her decision to remain with the team and worries that she will let everyone down if she decides to take a break from the sport. Simultaneous eBook.
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Peep and Ducky, it's snowing!
by David Martin
Delighted when snow starts to fall, Peep and Ducky climb onto their sleds before a setback involving a snowman leads to angry feelings and then laughter, in a latest friendship story by the creators of Peep and Ducky Rainy Day
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Blaire cooks up a plan
by Jennifer Castle
The exciting story of American Girl of the Year 2019 continues in a second entry in the best-selling annual series. By the author of Famous Friends
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Love, Z
by Jessie Sima
Resolving to discover what love is after finding a mysterious note in a bottle, a little robot is unable to get answers from the bigger robots and embarks on a search for the note's writer. By the creator of Not Quite Narwhal. 75,000 first printing
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Super Turbo gets caught
by Lee Kirby
Caught in a mousetrap while pursuing a tasty midnight snack, Super Turbo struggles to figure out what the Superpet Superhero League's greatest enemies, the evil Whiskerface and his Rat Pack, have figured out about escaping from traps. Simultaneous and eBook.
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Who loves Boo?
by Salina Yoon
A textured, die-cut board book by the Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor-winning creator of Where's Boo? invites young children to celebrate Valentine's Day with her irrepressible tuxedo feline, who searches for his missing heart among the balloons, lollipops and cards of the day
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Poof! a bot!
by David Milgrim
A whimsical first reader by the author of the Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor-winning, Go, Otto, Go! finds little Zip learning an important lesson when he zaps a clever bot and starts telling it what to do. Simultaneous and eBook
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The ABCs of D & D
by Ivan Van Norman
Players and characters from A to Z engage in daring deeds in the role-playing game of Dungeons and Dragons
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Amelia Bedelia : under the weather
by Herman Parish
Waking up feeling under the weather and convinced she will never get better, Amelia Bedelia is cheered up by her parents and a big helping of chicken soup, in a latest skill-building reader starring the literal-minded heroine during childhood. 15,000 first printing. Simultaneous and eBook.
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Yay for vaycay!
by Flora Ahn
When their human departs for a no-dogs-allowed vacation, Sunny and Rosy head to Grandma and Grandpa's home for unlimited snuggles and all the pug snacks they can eat before they are wrongly blamed for a mystery animal's mischief in Grandma's garden.
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Anatomy for babies
by Jonathan Litton
Introduces readers to different parts of the human body and how they work
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Are we there yet?
by Dan Santat
Enduring a boring car ride that makes him feel like time is going backward, a little boy is astonished to find himself traveling back to the times of Colonial America, ancient Egypt, the dinosaur era and other historical periods. By the Caldecott Medal-winning creator of The Adventures of Beekle. Simultaneous eBook. 50,000 first printing.
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Mom's dresses
by MĂłnica Carretero
A girl takes inspiration from her mother's wardrobe of colorful dresses to find something imaginative to do each day, in a story that also includes a paper doll with outfits to color and other activities
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Float, flutter
by Marilyn Singer
Complemented by a pronunciation guide, a skill-building Pre-Level 1 reader by the award-winning poet and author of Fireflies at Midnight is comprised of 24 rhyming words celebrating how animals move, from sliding and fluttering to crawling and galloping. Simultaneous and eBook
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Biscuit loves the park
by Alyssa Satin Capucilli
When Biscuit and his owner go to the park to play, Biscuit chases a ball and becomes lost
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Super Turbo and the fire-breathing dragon
by Lee Kirby
The hamster sidekick from the Captain Awesome series continues his adventures in a story that introduces him to a new class pet, a fire-breathing dragon who harbors a mysterious agenda. Illustrated by the best-selling artist of the Olympians graphic novels. Simultaneous and eBook.
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Robot in love
by T. L. McBeth
A shiny, beautiful stranger who happens to be a toaster catches the eye of a smitten Robot, who thinks about her all day and makes her a special gift while working up the courage to talk to her without his circuits overheating. By the illustrator of Stegothesaurus
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I love my daddy
by Jonathan Litton
Bright artwork, star-shaped finger-holes and cheerful rhyming text help preschoolers learn why each dad deserves a gold star, in this charming book about dads and their little ones.
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Nightbooks
by J. A White
A young boy is imprisoned by a witch in a New York apartment and must tell her a new scary story each night in order to stay alive. By the author of the Thickety series. Simultaneous eBook.
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The unteachables
by Gordon Korman
Told in alternating voices, the teacher and students in room 117 find their lives changed over the course of a school year
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Botany for babies
by Jonathan Litton
Introduces readers to botany, providing information about different types of plants and what makes them grow
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My heart
by Corinna Luyken
An uplifting picture book by the creator of The Book of Mistakes combines lyrical text and evocative artwork in an ode to self-love that explores how the heart can be protectively closed or wide open to love
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Geronimo on ice!
by Geronimo Stilton
When antique silver skates reputed to contain a clue to a hidden treasure are offered as a prize in Mouse Islands annual winter Ice Skating Championships, Geronimo Stilton races against time to prevent the theft of the skates by a mysterious adversary.
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The adventurer's guide to treasure (and how to steal it)
by Wade Albert White
A conclusion to the trilogy that includes The Adventurer's Guide to Successful Escapes finds Anne, Penelope and Hiro caught up in an adventure involving a pirate attack on their school and the theft of an ancient Prophecy Medallion. 25,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook
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The ABCs of what I can be
by Caitlin McDonagh
A diverse group of children dress up in adult work clothes to play act familiar and fantastic jobs, from an astronaut and archaeologist to a Zumba instructor and a Zen gardener, in an alphabetical board book designed to help children imagine a wide range of occupations.
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Pax
by Sara Pennypacker
When his father enlists in the military and makes him return his beloved pet fox to the wild, Peter, who has been sent to live with his grandfather hundreds of miles away, embarks on a journey filled with astonishing discoveries in order to be reunited with his fox. By the award-winning author of the Clementine series. Simultaneous eBook. 250,000 first printing.
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Daredevil Morgan
by Ted Staunton
Morgan wants to focus on the perfect pumpkin contest at the fall fair, but his best friend Charlie wants him to ride the roller coaster, and the class bully dares him to go on the Asteroid Belt ride, leaving Morgan conflicted
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Hunk's story
by Cala Spinner
A leveled reader based on the Netflix original series from DreamWorks Animation introduces the character of Hunk and reveals how motion sickness challenged his flight training as a Galaxy Garrison cadet before he bonded with the Yellow Lion and became a Paladin of Voltron. TV tie-in. Simultaneous and eBook.
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Princess bedtime stories
by Disney Press
An accessibly priced and lavishly illustrated treasury of 18 bedtime-themed Disney Princess stories featuring favorite characters in original tales is designed to soothe young fans into their nighttime routines. 200,000 first printing.
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When sadness is at your door
by Eva Eland
A picture book primer in emotional literacy and kindness, illustrated in a style inspired by the classic artwork of Crockett Johnson, depicts universal feelings of sadness as a visitor that can be better understood through quiet activities that distinguish it from the self. A first picture book.
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The big book of small to tall Pokémon
by Steve Foxe
Shares details about the largest and smallest Pokémon from every region, including the tiny Diglett from Kanto, the gigantic Tyrantrum from Kalos, and the tallest known Pokémon, the Alolan Exeggutor
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How do I love thee?
by Jennifer Adams
The best-selling author of the BabyLit board book and the acclaimed illustrator of Over and Under the Snow present a lavish reimagining of Elizabeth Barrett Browning's famous sonnet that depicts three children sharing the love and joy of friendship while exploring the wonders of nature. 40,000 first printing
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Bad kitty goes to the vet
by Nick Bruel
Scratching and clawing his way to the vet, an under-the-weather Bad Kitty receives a shot that causes him to have a vivid dream about needing to resolve differences with Puppy in order to gain entrance to PussyCat Heaven. Original.
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What is given from the heart
by Pat McKissack
A final picture book by the three-time Coretta Scott King Award-winner follows the story of a little boy from a disadvantaged home where he and his mother count their blessings while helping their church collect donations for a family that has lost everything in a fire.
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Honeysmoke : a story of finding your color
by Monique Fields
Young Simone, a girl from a mixed-raced family, searches for the perfect color word to describe herself and her heritage inside and out, in an inspirational story about empowerment and forging one's own unique identity.
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Persuading Miss Doover
by Robin Pulver
Miss Doover turns Jack and Samir's misbehavior into a lesson on writing and revising a persuasive essay
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Daniel can dance
by Delphine Finnegan
A leveled-reader tie-in to the popular series inspired by Mister Rogers' Neighborhood introduces basic sight words and offers parent notes and rhyming repetition to augment first reading skills. TV tie-in. Simultaneous
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Wild cats!
by Martin Kratt
The Kratt brothers activate their creature powers to introduce readers to big cats, including tigers, panthers, and leopards
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Little White Fish is so happy
by Guido van Genechten
Little White Fish tells his friends goodbye when his mother comes to take him home, but he promises to be back the next day
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Dumbo
by Christy Webster
An adaptation of the Disney classic movie in which a big-eared elephant overcomes his fears and learns to fly with help from his friend
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If I had a dinosaur
by Gabby Dawnay
Although she has considered other pets, a young girl is sure a dinosaur would be the perfect pet and imagines all the things she would do with her dinosaur
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Misunderstood Shark : friends don't eat friends!
by Ame Dyckman
Bob, host of Underwater World with Bob, is furious with Shark, not only because Shark ate him (admittedly bad manners), but because Shark will not even admit what he did; the ocean may not be big enough for both of them--unless Shark faces up to his bad behavior, stops sulking (and eating the animals on the program, and maybe barfing up his stomach) and apologizes
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Ninja Blaze!
by C. Ines Mangual
When Crusher and Pickle get stuck on a cliff, AJ and Blaze use their new ninja skills to save them
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Emmet to the rescue
by Julia March
Follow along as Emmet and his friends work together to save Bricksburg from the LEGO Duplo invaders
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Sprinkles before sweethearts
by Coco Simon
While everyone around her seems to be in love, Tamiko is more interested in her own creative projects and does not see what all the fuss is about
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Fuzzy fights back
by Bruce Hale
When Fuzzy accidentally gets a kid hurt in class 5-B, the president of the PTA demands to get rid of all class pets, and Fuzzy and his friends must take drastic measures to stay in the classroom
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Mavis makes a friend
by Sheila Sweeny Higginson
"Rescuing a so-called ""bad egg"" from Quasimodo's clutches to prove that she is ready to care for living creatures, Mavis provides for the egg until it hatches out a mischievous, vampire-eating little monster. TV tie-in. Simultaneous and eBook."
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The bow-wow bus
by Paul DuBois Jacobs
Excitedly joining her first-grade peers for a field trip to her family's Animal Inn, Cassie Tyler helps organize a fun-filled and furry good time for everyone, including a goldfish newcomer named Blub. Simultaneous and eBook.
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Thunder pug
by Kim Norman
A follow-up to Puddle Pug finds the friendship of Percy the Pug and Petunia the Pig challenged by Petunia's county-fair blue ribbon, a victory that renders her so busy that Percy invents a superhero persona to overcome his loneliness
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An author's odyssey
by Chris Colfer
Entering worlds crafted from Conner's imagination, the twins and their friends forge ties with astonishing new allies as they race to end the Masked Man's reign of terror. By the best-selling author of Struck by Lightning. Simultaneous eBook. 500,000 first printing.
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Warriors in winter
by Mary Pope Osborne
Whisked by the Magic Tree House to the early 100s AD, Jack and Annie arrive at a Roman camp on a mission to be like the other warriors, an assignment that is complicated by suspicious fellow soldiers and a mysterious man on a black horse. Simultaneous eBook.
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Polka dots for poppy
by Amy Schwartz
Finding just the right cowgirl, princess and purple outfits to reflect their distinctive preferences, three older sisters work together in secret to create a perfect polka-dotted wardrobe for their baby sister.
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Join the team!
by Courtney Carbone
Sunny Day and her friends enjoy a day playing soccer, but Lacey, determined to win at any cost, decides to cheat to get her way
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The super side-quest test!
by Thomas Flintham
This time Super Rabbit Boy will need the power of the Super Wand to defeat the evil King Viking--but first he must go on a seemingly endless series of quests before he can obtain the wand and save the day
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Max & the Midknights
by Lincoln Peirce
"Max and a group of friends dubbed the Midknights go on a quest to rescue the Kingdom of Byjovia from the mean King Gastley!"
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The shadows of doom
by Jennifer Bell
Returning to the magical underground city of Lundinor, Ivy and her older brother, Seb, race to prevent one of the five most powerful uncommon objects from falling into the hands of the wicked ghoul, Selena Grimes. By the author of The Crooked Sixpence. Simultaneous eBook
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Words to love by
by Richard Warren
Featuring spot gloss and sculpted embossing on the cover, an exploration of how young people can use language to encourage, forgive, express gratitude, heal and love combines gentle verses with uplifting artwork of children spreading kindness to others.
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Loving hands
by Tony Johnston
A tender meditation on the everlasting bond between a parent and child depicts small moments and quiet scenes of loving hands that shape early experiences, from learning to clap to waving goodbye on the first day of school. By the award-winning author of Cat, What Is That?
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A gift for Goose
by Tad Hills
When Duck has a gift for Goose, he puts in a box that he painted with red, blue, and yellow stripes
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Walk two moons
by Sharon Creech
After her mother leaves home suddenly, thirteen-year-old Sal and her grandparents take a car trip retracing her mother's route and Sal recounts the story of her friend Phoebe, whose mother also left
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Worlds collide
by Chris Colfer
A highly anticipated conclusion to the epic series finds Conner and Alex preparing to wage their biggest battle yet when the heroes and villains from the Land of Stories escape into New York. By the best-selling author of The Carson Phillips Journal. Simultaneous eBook. 500,000 first printing.
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The impossible crime
by Mac Barnett
When the Crown Jewels go missing from inside a locked room, Mac B. tries to figure out how the culprit committed the crime during a visit to an ancient Irish castle, where he encounters challenges ranging from killer king cobras to a centuries-old plot. By the Caldecott Honor-winning author of Extra Yarn
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Super Turbo vs. Wonder Pig
by Lee Kirby
The hamster sidekick from the Captain Awesome series becomes suspicious when his fellow class pet, Wonder Pig, begins to act suspiciously in ways that suggest the influence of the evil rat, Whiskerface, in a skill-building early reader that features comic panels on almost every page. Simultaneous and eBook.
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The Morrigan's curse
by Dianne K Salerni
A conclusion to the trilogy that includes The Inquisitor's Mark finds Addie unwittingly helping her Kin captors while Riley, Evangeline and Jax consider the human cost of rescuing her. Simultaneous eBook. 25,000 first printing.
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The storyteller of Damascus
by Rafik Schami
An old storyteller travels the streets of Damascus with a wonder chest full of images to delight children, but as time passes, the images fade and are replaced by glossy advertisements, changing the stories
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Awesome heroes
by Rosie Peet
Follow Emmet, Lucy, Batman, and Unikitty as they face a new threat from outer space--the LEGO Duplo invaders
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Pinkalicious and the flower fairy
by Victoria Kann
Pinkalicious transforms her garden into a pink wonderland in the hope of attracting a visit from a flower fairy who loves pink just as much as she does, in a leveled reader that introduces the gardening power of water, sun, worms and, most importantly, patience. 15,000 first printing. Simultaneous and eBook.
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Lemon pirates!
by Mary Man-Kong
The Top Wing cadets must stop Cap'n Dilly and Matilda from stealing all the lemons from the Lemon Coast
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Class act
by Kelly Starling Lyons
Thrilled to be nominated as a candidate for class president, Jada begins to wonder who she can trust when rumors about her fear of public speaking and promises she is unable to keep challenge her campaign. By the author of Tea Cakes for Josh. Simultaneous and eBook.
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My new shoes
by Leilani Sparrow
"In this simple introduction to buying a new pair of shoes, a little bear (with growing feet) shops for shoes with his dad. He gets his feet measured and imagines all the different sorts of shoes people buy, such as sneakers, high heels, rainboots, sandals, light-up shoes, even shoes that look like sharks!"
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The Terrible Two's last laugh
by Mac Barnett
A conclusion to the best-selling series finds Miles and Niles plotting an epic prank for their final year at school, an effort that is hampered by the return of a vengeful nemesis. Co-written by the Caldecott Honor-winning author of Extra Yarn. 75,000 first printing
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10 little chicks
by Taylor Garland
"Young children are invited to sing along, laugh and count adorable baby animals in a glitter-accented, photographic board book that reimagines ""The Five Little Ducklings"" nursery rhyme with an Easter theme. 50,000 first printing."
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Bad Kitty. Kitten trouble
by Nick Bruel
When an escalating dispute in a neighboring community destroys a cat shelter, bad-tempered Kitty is nonplussed when her human family offers to help by fostering several displaced kittens. By the award-winning creator of Bad Kitty for President
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Bad Kitty takes the test
by Nick Bruel
When the Society of Cat Aptitude rules that she is quite a bad cat, Kitty is challenged to redeem her feline status by taking a test with the help of Cat School instructor Chatty Kitty and Uncle Murray, who think he is supposed to be renewing his driver's license. By the award-winning creator of Bad Kitty for President.
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Dr. Snow has got to go!
by Dan Gutman
A debut entry in a latest My Weird School story arc finds A.J. and his friends preparing for the Ella Mentry School science fair, where a guest scientist pretends to help before revealing a dastardly plot. 60,000 first printing. Simultaneous and eBook.
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A new friend
by Maggie Testa
Featuring sight words and comprehension-bolstering rhymes and repetition, a latest skill-building reader based on Jim Henson's Dinosaur Train introduces alphabet-ready preschoolers to the story of how Buddy the T. rex makes a new friend. TV tie-in. Simultaneous and eBook
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Moana and Pua
by Melissa Lagonegro
Recounts how Moana and her best friend Pua, a pig, met
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The vampire knife
by Jack Henseleit
Anna and Max love scary stories, but when they find a mysterious knife on a stormy night, their stories become reality as they are dragged into a world of monsters and magic, where Max vanishes and it's up to Anna to save him
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The girl in the locked room : a ghost story
by Mary Downing Hahn
Told in two voices, Jules, whose father is restoring an abandoned house, and a girl who lived there a century before begin to communicate and slowly, the girl's tragic story is revealed
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The share fair
by Delphine Finnegan
When Nella and Trinket's flower tiaras get more attention at the craft fair than his balloon swords, Sir Blaine sabotages their stand
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Color Fiesta!
by Random House Children's Books
Children ages 0 to 3 can learn about colors with Nickelodeon's Dora and Friends in this sturdy bilingual board book featuring both English and Spanish
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Bunny will not smile!
by Jason Tharp
Developing readers are invited to help Big the bear get his grumpy friend, Bunny, to smile, in a giggle-inducing story that features interactive storytelling prompts and comics-inspired speech bubbles. Simultaneous and eBook.
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The secrets of Winterhouse
by Ben Guterson
Continuing their investigations into the mysterious artifacts left behind at Winterhouse hotel, holiday visitors Elizabeth and Freddy attract the attention of a suspicious new hotel guest, who may be part of a plot to revive the spirit of the evil Gracella Winters. Simultaneous eBook.
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Shhh!
by Barroux
A bedtime story follows a little boy's journey to sleep and shows how other animals around the world prepare for bed, from a lion brushing its teeth to giraffes resting their heads on clouds
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Monster notebook
by Troy Cummings
Alexander Bopp's Monster Notebook features information about monsters from The Notebook of Doom series
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Treasure of the Gold Dragon
by Tracey West
Traveling to the lair of the Gold Dragon to help protect a powerful Gold Key, Drake and Rori befriend a new Dragon Master while trying to prevent a powerful Earthquake Dragon from landing under the nefarious Maldred's control. Simultaneous.
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Famous mistakes
by Carolyn Keene
When Nancy and her friends set out to find a comedian’s saboteur, the investigation sends the friends on a wild ride through River Heights to discover the culprit. Simultaneous and eBook.
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Hour of the doomed dog
by Sam Hay
Moments before Frankfurter life was cut short by a revolving door, the dachshund overheard a devious plot to rob his owner's hotel, and now the Protector of Undead Pets wants to help
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The LEGO movie 2 : junior novel
by Kate Howard
An official junior novelization of The LEGO Movie sequel is adapted for developing readers and is complemented by full-color images from the film. Movie tie-in. Original
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The mystery valentine
by A. I. Newton
Harris and Roxy try to help Zeke the alien over his confusion about Valentine's Day, and to figure out who sent him an anonymous candy-gram
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Billy Bloo is stuck in goo
by Jennifer Hamburg
A rollicking read-aloud story follows the misadventures of a youngster who upon finding himself stuck in a small mountain of goo enlists the aid of a team of willing volunteers, who also become stuck. By the Emmy Award-winning author of Monkey and Duck Quack Up! Simultaneous eBook.
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TBH, too much drama
by Lisa Greenwald
Looking forward to an epic summer as the final week of sixth grade commences, best friends Cece, Prianka and Gabby coordinate school spirit activities through texts, emails and notes that also document the events surrounding a humiliating viral post. 60,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook.
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I need a hug
by Aaron Blabey
Wanting to cuddle but rejected by animals who fear his prickly spikes, a lonely but outspoken porcupine finally meets an animal, a snake, who is perfectly happy to share a hug. By the award-winning author of The Ghost of Miss Annabel Spoon
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Allura's story
by Cala Spinner
A leveled-reader introduction to the origin story of Voltron Legendary Defender's Allura touches on her princess years on the Planet Altea, her membership on Team Voltron and her achievements as a Paladin. TV tie-in. Simultaneous and eBook
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Battle of the bots
by Eric Luper
Despite the evil Locke, Cleo and Evan manage to get Gabriel back to his world, but it is a world that is controlled by a computer network which is connected by a device called a Neuro-Zip implanted in the skull of every human being in the world--every human except for Cleo and Evan, so it is up to them to bring down the Network, and return control to the human population
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100 first words
by Dawn Sirett
Labeled pictures introduce the words for clothes, colors, toys, animals, and food
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