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A kiss means I love you
by Kathryn Madeline Allen
Explores the meanings of different actions, expressions, words and sounds, from a kiss and a clap to a wave and a yawn.
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LMNO peas
by Keith Baker
A whimsically illustrated series of exuberant peas demonstrate a range of interests, hobbies and careers themed around the letters of the alphabet, from Acrobat Peas to Zoologist Peas. By the author of Hickory Hickory Dock.
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My bus
by Byron Barton
A celebration of vehicles and animals introduces basic concepts of addition and subtraction to very young children in the story of a busy bus driver who picks up and drops off colorful passengers at the airport, the harbor and the train station. By the award-winning creator of Machines at Work.
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Wild about us!
by Karen Beaumont
From Elephant's long nose to Kangaroo's huge feet to Monkey's prominent ears, everyone is worth celebrating, no matter what they look like!
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There was an old woman who lived in a shoe
by Jane Cabrera
This variation of the nursery rhyme features a chaotic household of children and pets who live in a shoe, and who know how to repair broken furniture, remake work clothing, and reuse and recycle
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Hello, airplane!
by Bill Cotter
Illustrations and easy-to-read text follow an airplane as it says good-bye to the ground and hello to the sky, where it flies over a town, mountains, clouds, and people
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Hooray for birds!
by Lucy Cousins
Birds of all feathers flock together in a colorful rhyming tale by the creator of Maisy that invites children to imagine themselves as brilliantly plumed birds that make onomatopoeic sounds.
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Farmyard beat
by Lindsey Craig
The nighttime antics of toe-tapping, happily dancing sheep, cows and pigs result in the emission of raucous animal noises that eventually awaken Farmer Sue, in a board book rendition of a story illustrated by the creator of the Emmy Award-winning Arthur series.
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Pete the cat : I love my white shoes
by Eric Litwin
Wearing his brand-new white shoes, Pete the Cat walks down the street paying no mind to the piles he steps in, which turn his white shoes into colorful messes.
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Llama Llama red pajama
by Anna Dewdney
A whimsical classic is presented in a sturdy, toddler-friendly edition and combines lighthearted rhyming text and expressive artwork in the story of a little llama who cannot quite manage bedtime.
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Maggie and Michael Get Dressed
by Denise Fleming
Assisted by his little dog when it is time to get dressed, young Michael carefully pulls on his yellow socks and his orange hat but gets into a whimsical scuffle over his blue pants. By the Caldecott Honor-winning creator of In the Small, Small Pond.
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Where is the green sheep?
by Mem Fox
Having spotted all the other sheep, such as red sheep and brave sheep, the search begins to find the one missing sheep from the herd, in a simple bedtime tale with full-color illustrations from the author of The Magic Hat.
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Crash! boom! : a math tale
by Robie H. Harris
Build, balance, count - question, estimate, measure - predict, crash, and build again with Elephant and a bucket full of blocks. Follow along as Elephant goes through the ups and downs of creating something new and finally celebrates the job of pride and success
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Fetch
by Jorey Hurley
With minimal prose and illustrations that echo the patterns of nature, youngsters are invited to experience the simple joy of a dog's day at the beach in a vibrant picture book by the acclaimed author-illustrator of Nest.
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Lola Loves Stories
by Anna McQuinn
Lola loves to hear her father read a new library book each night, an activity that spurs her imagination and results in inventive play the next day.
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Say hello like this
by Mary Murphy
An exuberant companion to A Kiss Like This features brightly colored depictions of the lively greetings, whimsical adjectives and onomatopoeic sound words that animals make, such as 'peep peep'!
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Little Blue Truck
by Alice Schertle
A little blue truck finds his way out of a jam, with a bit of help from his friends, in this board book edition of the best-selling picture book.
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Spectacular spots
by Susan Stockdale
With engaging rhymes and bright, bold images, award-winning author and illustrator Susan Stockdale introduces young readers to the many ways in which animals benefit from their spots. An afterword offers more information about each animal and where it lives, and readers can test their knowledge of animal spots with a fun matching game at the end! By the award-winning creator of Stripes of All Types.
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Grumpy Bird
by Jeremy Tankard
Waking up on the wrong side of the nest and feeling too grumpy to fly, Bird begins to walk about and soon finds that with a little exercise and some companionship from other animals he encounters along the way, Bird is able to shake off his bad mood and face the rest of his day with a smile.
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Beep! Beep! Go to Sleep!
by Todd Tarpley
Three reluctant robots hilariously fight off sleep while their young caretaker does his best to get them to settle down. By the author of My Grandma Is a Ninja.
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Is everyone ready for fun?
by Jan Thomas
When his cow neighbors drop by for a visit, a nonplussed chicken is dismayed by their jumping, wiggling and dancing on his tiny sofa until he discovers his own way to join in the fun. By the creator of Here Comes the Big, Mean Dust Bunny!
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Bear sees colors
by Karma Wilson
A first entry in a concept picture book series by the best-selling creators of Bear Snores On invites young children to practice early recognition skills by helping Bear search for various colors.
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How do dinosaurs say goodnight?
by Jane Yolen
Mother and child ponder the different ways a dinosaur can say goodnight, from slamming his tail and pouting to giving a big hug and kiss, in a picture book featuring ten sleepy dinosaurs which includes the names of each dinosaur on the end papers.
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Play this book
by Jessica Young
An interactive picture book invites little readers to explore the sounds and tuneful magic of musical instruments, prompting them to tap and turn the book to emulate strumming a guitar, sliding a trombone, crashing cymbals and more.
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Early bird : A Picture Book
by Toni Yuly
Waking up before the sun and realizing that she is very hungry, Early Bird takes a deep breath and begins searching for a tasty breakfast, in a boldly colored story that emphasizes action words.
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