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The wolf's chicken stew
by Keiko Kasza
A hungry wolf's attempts to fatten a chicken for his stewpot have unexpected results
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Charlie the caterpillar
by Dom DeLuise
A caterpillar is rejected by various groups of animals, until he achieves his beautiful wings and is able to befriend a similarly unhappy caterpillar
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Countdown to kindergarten
by Alison McGhee
After hearing about all the horrors of school from a first grader, a little girl decides that school is not for her and has to find a way out as the first day of school draws ever closer. Children's BOMC. Reprint.
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Whoever you are
by Mem Fox
Despite the differences between people around the world, there are things in common, such as pain, joy, and love
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Moonbear's shadow
by Frank Asch
Bear tries everything he can think of to get rid of his shadow
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Russell the sheep
by Rob Scotton
Having a difficult time falling asleep, Russell the Sheep tries just about everything to cure his case of insomnia, including counting sheep, until he finally comes up with the perfect trick to send him into to a peaceful slumber.
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Splat the cat and the big secret
by J. E Bright
Overhearing his parents planning a trip to Cat Kingdom, an overjoyed Splat realizes that the trip is a surprise for his little sister's birthday and struggles to keep the secret in spite of his overwhelming excitement. By the best-selling creator of the Russell the Sheep series. Original. 75,000 first printing.
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Apple picking time
by Michele Benoit Slawson
Young Anna is looking forward to the time of the apple harvest, a special time in which everyone in town takes part, and is determined to pick an entire bin of apples all by herself this year.
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Bee-bim bop!
by Linda Sue Park
In bouncy, rhyming text, a hungry Korean-American child tells about helping her mother make bee-bim bop--a traditional Korean dish of rice, meat, and vegetables--as they shop for the ingredients, prepare the meal, set the table, and finally sit down with the family to enjoy the child's favorite dish. Reprint.
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Bugs A to Z
by Caroline Lawton
An essential A to Z bug book for young readers
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Clap your hands
by Lorinda Bryan Cauley
Rhyming text instructs the listener to find something yellow, roar like a lion, give a kiss, tell a secret, spin in a circle, and perform other playful activities along with the human and animal characters pictured
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Diary of a wombat
by Jackie French
In his tongue-in-cheek diary, an Australian wombat describes his life of eating, sleeping, digging, and getting to know some of his new human neighbors who he trains to produce treats on demand. An ALA Notable Book for Children. Reprint.
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A fairy went a-marketing
by Rose Fyleman
A kindly fairy uses her purchases only for a short time, then releases them for their own good or the good of others
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Five minutes' peace
by Jill Murphy
Seeking five minutes of peace away from her noisy children, Mrs. Large sneaks off to take a hot bath, only to be joined by Lester and his flute, Laura and her book, and the baby with all his toys. Reprint.
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Hush! : a Thai lullaby
by Minfong Ho
Vivid ink and cutpaper illustrations accompany the bedtime story in rhyme of one mother's efforts to keep all the animalsfrom the mosquito to the elephantquiet when their noise threatens to wake up her baby. A Caldecott Honor Book. Reprint.
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Market day : a story told with folk art
by Lois Ehlert
Young readers can experience a fun-filled day at the market as bright illustrations and lively text capture all the many wonderful things being bought and sold. Reprint. 30,000 first printing.
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