When Giants Come to Play by Andrea Beaty, illustrated by Kevin Hawkes

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A whimsical story of imagination and friendship, illustrated by one of the most respected illustrators of our time. In this beautifully written, lyrical text, a little girl named Anna enjoys a day with some unusual playmates, a pair of giants who visit only "when the sun shines just so and the wind blows like this and that on its way to somewhere else." The giants adapt familiar childhood games to suit their size, giving acclaimed illustrator Kevin Hawkes opportunities to play with scale, and the premise is the perfect platform for his quintessential, "larger- than- life" characters. From "Clifford, the Big Red Dog" to "Danny and the Dinosaur," the idea of a giant friend who helps you do things you couldn't do yourself is a classic, much- loved children's book theme. Humorous and a little wistful, When Giants Come to Play is a celebration of the power of imagination and friendship that could become a classic.

The Tale of Urso Brunov Little Father of All Bears by Brian Jacques, illustrated by Alexi Natchev

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This tall tale from Redwall creator Brian Jacques features a brand new hero: Urso Brunov, the Little Father of All Bears. The strongest, wisest, bravest bear in the world, he is also the smallest, no bigger than the size of your thumb. Other animals of the forest stand in awe of him - except one: a mustached monster who captures four of Urso’s bears and puts them in his zoo, but who learns all too soon that the Little Father is truly a force to be reckoned with. On his way to rescue the lost bears, Urso Brunov matches wits with a tribe of boars, teaches manners to a billygoat, skims across the Deep River on a wooden flute, and finally confronts the Lord of All Sands. He’ll get those bears back, never fear - believe him, for he is Urso Brunov!

A Mama for Owen by Marian Dane Bauer, illustrated by John Butler

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Owen the baby hippo and his mama were best friends. They loved to play hide- and- seek on the banks of the Sabaki River in Africa. That was all before the tsunami came and washed Owen's world away. But after the rain stops, Owen befriends Mzee, a grayish brown tortoise. He plays with him, snuggles with him, and decides he just might turn out to be his best friend and a brand- new mama. Inspired by the tsunami of 2004, acclaimed storyteller Marion Dane Bauer and celebrated illustrator John Butler depict this heartwarming true tale of healing, adoption, and rebirth - with splendid illustrations and oodles of love.

Dinosaur Bob and His Adventures with Family Lazardo by William Joyce

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Now William Joyce's bestselling picture book about the trumpet- playing, hokey- pokey-ing best pal in the world has been shortened for toddlers. The first of what will be several board books created from Dinosaur Bob's adventures, "Dinosaur Bob" focuses on the story of a very little boy who finds a very big dinosaur, and asks the age- old question, "Can we keep him?"

When Dinosaurs Came with Everything by Elise Broach, illustrated by David Small

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Just when a little boy thinks he's going to die of boredom from running errands with his mom, the most remarkable, the most stupendous thing happens. He discovers that on this day, and this day only, stores everywhere are giving away a very special treat with any purchase. No, not the usual lollipop or sticker. Something bigger. Much, MUCH bigger. It's a dream come true, except...what exactly do you do with these Jurassic treats? And how do you convince Mom to let you keep them?

Kenny and the Dragon by Tony DiTerlizzi

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What do you do when your new best buddy has been designated a scourge by the community and marked for imminent extermination? Just ask Kenny Rabbit. When the simple folks in the sleepy little village of Roundbrook catch wind that there's a dragon running loose in the countryside, they get the wrong idea and the stage is set for a fight to the death. So it's up to Kenny to give his neighbours front- row seats to one of the best- known battles in history - the legendary showdown between St. George and the dragon - without losing a friend in the fray.

Hello, Bumblebee Bat by Darrin Lunde, illustrated by Patrici J. Wynne

An adorable non-fiction picture book about a tiny little bat called the bumblebee bat.

I Love You, Good Night by Jon Buller and Susan Schade, illustrated by Bernadette Pons

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As a child gets ready for bed, this sweet book evokes all the ways parents can say, "I love you." Some ways are silly, some are heartfelt, but all of them describe unconditional affection. This enduring bedtime favourite is now available in a sturdy board edition - the perfect way to say good night.

Dimity Dumpty: The Story of Humpty's Little Sister by Bob Graham

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What happened to Humpty Dumpty is the stuff of legend. But how many know of his brave little sister? While the Tumbling Dumpties, the family travelling circus troupe, is doing acts of spectacular daring, Dimity stays far from the spotlight, playing tunes on her tiny flute. But when Humpty falls off the wall where he's writing graffiti, it's Dimity who finds her voice and brings help that even the king's soldiers can't provide. With a wealth of humorous visual details — the egg- carton caravan drawn by a chicken, the bandaging of Humpty's "leakage" after his fall — Bob Graham pays tribute to a famous nursery rhyme figure and brings smiles to his readers once again.

There is a Bird on Your Head! by Mo Willems

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In There is a Bird on Your Head!, Gerald discovers that there is something worse than a bird on your head - two birds on your head! Can Piggie help her best friend?

Atomic Ace (He's Just My Dad) by Jeff Weigel

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So what's it like living with Atomic Ace, a dad who battles robots and can fly? Ace is always there to fix Saturday lunch and play ball with his son. Weigel's comic-book style adventure will entertain as well as touch the heart.

And Then it Happened by M. and L. Wade

A great book for boys. These three friends get into more hilarious trouble than you can imagine...over and over again.

Ballerina Dreams by Lauren Thompson, photographs by James Estrin

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Once upon a time there were five little girls who shared a dream. They wanted to be ballerinas and dance on stage like their sisters and cousins and friends. But it would be hard for these girls to make their dream come true. They had cerebral palsy or other physical disabilities, which meant their muscles didn't move the way they wanted them to. Some wore leg braces. Some used wheelchairs and walkers to get around. But these girls were determined. They had a dedicated teacher. Every week they practised. They worked hard. And one day they were ready. Ballerina Dreams is an inspiring true story of love, hope and courage for everyone and anyone who has ever wished (and worked) hard enough to make their dreams come true.

Farmer Joe's Hot Day by Nancy Wilcox Richards, illustrated by Werner Zimmermann

Farmer Joe has been working all day in the field and he is hot and tired. When he gets home, he complains to his wife. She gives him some very strange advice.

Martina the Beautiful Cockroach: A Cuban Folktale by Carmen Agra Deedy and Michael Austin

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Martina the beautiful cockroach doesn't know coffee beans about love and marriage. That's where her Cuban family comes in. While some of the Cucarachas offer her gifts to make her more attractive, only Abuela, her grandmother, gives her something really useful: un consejo increible, some shocking advice. "You want me to do what?" Martina Gasps. At first, Martina is sceptical of her Abuela's unorthodox suggestion, but when suitor after suitor fails the Coffee Test, she wonders if a little green cockroach can ever find true love. Soon, only the gardener Perez, a tiny brown mouse, is left. But what will happen when Martina offers him cafe cubano? After reading this sweet and witting retelling of the Cuban folktale, you'll never look at a cockroach the same way again.

The Donut Chef by Bob Staake

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In this delicious tale, a baker hangs out his shingle on a small street, and soon, the line for his doughnuts stretches down the block. But it’s not long before the competition arrives and a battle of the bakers ensues. In the competitive frenzy, both bakers’ doughnuts become "quite bizarre, like Cherry- Frosted Lemon Bar, and Peanut- Brickle Buttermilk, or Gooey Coca- Mocha Silk!" Some are not even very tasty: "Donuts made with huckleberry (don’t be scared, they’re kind of hairy)." One day, Debbie Sue, just barely two, enters the bakery, and searches in vain for her favourite doughnut, where "the choice of donuts left her dazed. Said Debbie Sue, "But I want...glazed." A fun lesson in keeping it simple in which our hero chef decides to go back to the basics, and wins over the whole town.

Maybe a Bear Ate It! by Robie H. Harris, illustrated by Michael Emberley

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Bestselling duo Harris and Emberley climb into the mind of a young child and create a hilarious picture book romp. As the frantic search for a beloved book takes off, all sorts of horrifying thoughts come to mind and the imagination goes wild.

The Mysterious Benedict Society by Trenton Lee Stewart

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"Are you a gifted child looking for special opportunities?" When this peculiar ad appears in the newspaper, dozens of children enrol to take a series of mysterious, mind- bending tests. (And you, dear reader, can test your wits right alongside them.) But in the end, just four very special children will succeed. Their challenge: to go on a secret mission that only the most intelligent and resourceful children could complete. To accomplish it they will have to go undercover at the Learning Institute for the Very Enlightened, where the only rule is that there are no rules.

As our heroes face physical and mental trials beyond their wildest imaginations, they have no choice but to turn to each other for support. But with their newfound friendship at stake, will they be able to pass the most important test of all?

Welcome to the Mysterious Benedict Society.

Traction Man Meets Turbo Dog by MiniGrey

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That square-jawed can-do action toy, Traction Man, is back in another hilarious adventure. The little boy, Traction Man, and his brave pet, Scrubbing Brush, are inseparable — until the boy’s father throws the “unhygenic” Scrubbing Brush in the trash and replaces it with a “real” toy, the battery- operated TurboDog. It bleeps, speaks, and squeaks — but is not very smart. So Traction Man, wearing his airtight Astro- suit and armed with a bottle of SuperStrong Germo, enters the trash bin and rescues Scrubbing Brush from the Evil Bin Things (pizza crusts, spaghetti, and potato peels with eyes and mouths that hiss “Stay with us”). The Battle of the Bin is not to be missed — nor is the ignominious demise of TurboDog! With this satisfying sequel, Mini Grey has scored another smashing victory for imaginative play.

Your Own Big Bed by Rita M. Bergstein, illustrated by Susan Kathleen Hartung

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Celebrate the move from a crib to a big bed. A little boy learns that the animals around him, at the beach, at the zoo, and on his family's small farm are growing bigger and bigger. He is growing too, and soon he leaves his crib for his very own big bed.

The Sandman by Ralph Fletcher, illustrated by Richard Cowdrey

Once, the sandman couldn't get to sleep no matter what he did. Then, one day, he discovered a dragon scale...

Pish, Posh, Said Hieronymus Bosch by Nancy Willard, illustrations by the Dillons

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"I'm quitting your service, I've had quite enough of your three- legged thistles asleep in my wash..." So begins Nancy Willard's imaginative tale about the unconventional Flemish painter Hieronymous Bosch (1450-1514), as told by his wildly dissatisfied housekeeper. Two Caldedcott Medalists and their son depict a most unusual household filled with bizarre delights.

Truck Duck by Michael Rex

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Animals don't just walk, hop, and swim; they love to fly blimps, drive jeeps, skipper submarines, and more! The Animal's favourite vehicles rhyme with their names, so watch out for Sheep Jeep on the road and Sub Cub in the water.

Inkdeath by Cornelia Funke

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Ever since the extraordinary events of Inkspell, when the story of Inkheart magically drew Meggie, Mo, and Dustfinger back into its pages, life in the Inkworld has been far from easy. With Dustfinger dead and the evil Adderhead now in control, the tale has taken a tragic turn. Meggie and Mo, lost between the covers of a book, face a curse of eternal winter - unless they can rewrite past wrongs and strike a dangerous deal with death....

Dinosaurumpus by Tony Mitton, illustrated by Guy Parker-Rees

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Where can you find a Deinosuchus that practically pirouettes on its tail and a T-Rex that bounds gracefully through the air? Between the pages of Tony Mitton's Dinosaurumpus, where dinosaurs run, boom, shake, and shudder their way to the "sludgy old swamp" and rock the night away. Mitton's delightful rhyme and Parker- Rees's whimsical illustrations will make children want to join in the dance while they learn about some of their favourite prehistoric pals. By the time the romp is over and the dinosaurs are fast asleep, kids won't be able to shake that jumping, thumping Dinosaurumpus beat!

Wild Boars Cook by Meg Rosoff and Sophie Blackall

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The boars are back! But watch out, because this time they're not only bossy, selfish, and stinky, they're hungry, too! If you thought Boris, Morris, Horace, and Doris already had bad manners, wait until you see them concoct a Massive Pudding. And if this pudding sounds horrible, the ingredients will leave you speechless! Meg Rosoff and Sophie Blackall team up again to delightful results in this companion book about the beloved disgusting wild boars. The wild boars have established themselves as forces to be reckoned with, and this second instalment will not disappoint.

Pirates by Marshall Cavendish, illustrated by Viviana Garofoli

A simple board book about what pirates do.

Sergio Makes a Splash! by Edel Rodriguez

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Sergio is a penguin. He loves fish, soccer, and water. He loves drinking water, bathing in water, spraying water, just about anything with water! But he has one big problem; he can't swim. So when his class takes a field trip to the ocean, Sergio must decide whether he should face his fear or avoid something he loves.

Jazz Baby by Lisa Wheeler, illustrated by R. Gregory Christie

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With a simple clap of hands, an itty-bitty beboppin' baby gets his whole family singing and dancing. Sister's hands snap. Granny sings scat. Uncle soft- shoes- and Baby keeps the groove. Things start to wind down when Mama and Daddy sing blues so sweet. Now a perfectly drowsy baby sleeps deep, deep, deep. Lisa Wheeler and R. Gregory Christie pair up for a celebration of music, imagination, and big families - but they know that even a jazz baby needs to snooze. "Oh yeah."

The Last Apprentice: Revenge of the Witch by Joseph Delaney

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For years, Old Gregory has been the Spook for the county, ridding the local villages of evil. Now his time is coming to an end. But who will take over for him? Twenty- nine apprentices have tried — some floundered, some fled, some failed to stay alive. Only Thomas Ward is left. He's the last hope, the last apprentice.

A is for Art: An Abstract Alphabet by Stephen T. Johnson

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A is for Art: An Abstract Alphabet is a remarkable journey of discovery about art and language through painting, collage, and sculpture by Caldecott Honor artist Stephen T. Johnson. With literal renderings of each letter, complete with witty titles and playful, alliterative captions, Johnson's abstract art forges connections between words, objects, and ideas. Can you find the hidden letters? Look closely and you will see a letter C made of colourful candy, a letter H hidden in a hook, and an S in a soft shadow. From A to Z, each stunning, original work of art will stimulate the imagination and creativity of children and adults alike.

I preferred Alphabet City.

The Boy who Wouldn't Swim by Deb Lucke

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Come on in! The water's fine. Electric, sherbet-y colours, uniquely comic characters, and a story line filled with high comedy mark this fabulous picture book by new talent Deb Lucke. Eric Dooley just won't swim. If sweating in the hot summer sun while everyone else cools off in the pool isn't bad enough, Eric's younger sister is having the time of her life. When he sees her dog- paddling right across the middle of the pool, under his sunblock he''s positively green with envy. Not to mention sweaty. And irritated. But after the babies in the wading pool give him dirty looks for invading their territory, Eric finds a way to conquer his fears. And just like that he goes from being the boy who wouldn't swim...to being the boy who won't get out of the pool. Not even in October.

Zen Shorts by Jon J. Muth

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With graceful art and simple stories that are filled with love and enlightenment, Jon Muth - and Stillwater the bear - presents three ancient Zen tales that are sure to strike a chord in everyone they touch.

Lightship by Brian Floca

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You may never have heard of a lightship. Once, lightships anchored on waters across America, on the oceans and in the Great Lakes, floating where lighthouses could not be built. Smaller than most ships, but more steadfast, too, they held their spots, through calm and storm, to guide sailors toward safe waters. In these pages one lightship and her crew (and cat) again hold their place. The crew goes again from bow to stern, from keel to mast, to run their engines, shine their lights, and sound their horns. They run the small ship that guides the large ships. They are the crew (and cat) that work to make the ocean safe, that hold their place, so other ships can sail. Come aboard!

Bats at the Library by Brian Lies

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Another inky evening's here - The air is cool and calm and clear. Can it be true? Oh, can it be? Yes! - Bat Night at the library! Join the free- for- all fun at the public library with these book- loving bats! Shape shadows on walls, frolic in the water fountain, and roam the book- filled halls until it's time for everyone, young and old, to settle down into the enchantment of story time. Brian Lies' joyful critters and their nocturnal celebration cast library visits in a new light. Even the youngest of readers will want to join the batty book- fest! A portion of the proceeds from this book is being donated to Bat Conservation International.

Franny K. Stein, Mad Scientist: Lunch Walks Among Us by Jim Benton

Franny is an evil genius scientist but she's also just a little girl and wants to have friends at school just like everyone else. Should she be more like them so they like her or just be herself?

Mother Goose Numbers on the Loose by Leo and Diane Dillon

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The numbers are on the loose - hiding and dancing, skipping and laughing through the rhymes of Mother Goose It's a good thing Caldecott Medal- winning artists Leo and Diane Dillon have helped gather up all these mischievous numbers in a stunning celebration of counting, rhymes, and imagination. The rhymes, both familiar and lesser known, are ordered from simple (1, 2, 3) to more complex numbers, making this a collection to grow with. The illustrations are filled with surprising wit and whimsy. And this vibrant, playful volume is irresistible as an introduction to Mother Goose or as a new delight for her longtime fans."

The Best Story by Eileen Spinelli, illustrated by Anne Wilsdorf

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The library is having a contest for the best story, and the quirky narrator of this story just has to win that roller coaster ride with her favourite author. But what makes a story the best? Her brother, Tim, says the best stories have lots of action. Her father thinks the best stories are the funniest. And Aunt Jane tells her the best stories have to make people cry. A story that does all these things doesn't seem quite right, though, and the one thing the whole family can agree on is that the best story has to be your own. Anne Wilsdorf's hilarious illustrations perfectly capture this colourful family and their outrageous stories in Eileen Spinelli's heartfelt tale about creativity and finding your own voice.

Mommy do you Love Me by Jeanne Willis, illustrated by Jan Fearnley

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Even when a little chick makes funny faces, splashes in the mud, and comes in last place, his mommy still loves him. But does she love him when he cheeps and chirps and shouts very, very loudly? Does she still love him even when he’s bad? With a reassuring text from Jeanne Willis and energetic illustrations by Jan Fearnley, this sweet story about the love between a parent and child is sure to comfort young readers.

No Hugs Till Saturday by Julie Downing

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A funny family story that introduces the days of the week. When Felix gets in trouble for playing ball in the house, his mother takes the ball away for the rest of the day. So Felix decides to take something away from his mother - hugs. "No hugs till Saturday!" he declares. But then Felix finds out Saturday is a whole week away, and both he and Mama soon realize that just one day without a hug can be a very long time. This is a terrific way to introduce young children to the names and order of the days of the week, and Julie Downing's wonderfully expressive dragon characters capture all the tenderness, humour, and everyday drama of life with a preschooler.

Pictures from our Vacation by Lynne Rae Perkins

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Snap! With their new cameras Snap! a brother and sister Snap! take pictures of their vacation. But when they look at their photographs they see:
1. The back of Dad's head
2. Feet
3. A container of noodles
That's it? Does 1 + 2 + 3 = summer vacation? What about how it felt to swim in the lake? What about the stories their cousins told and the taste of a just- invented strawberry and whipped cream dessert? For those memories — the memories of summer and the memories of family that mean the most — they need to look someplace else. Someplace deep inside. Someplace permanent.

Safe as Houses by Eric Walters

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The date is October 15, 1954. Thirteen- year- old Elizabeth, who lives in the Toronto suburb of Weston, is a typical grade 8 girl. She has a secret crush on a boy in her class and she thinks Elvis Presley is "dreamy." Elizabeth also has a part- time job babysitting an adorable little grade 2 girl named Suzie, and Suzie’s not- so- adorable grade 6 brother, David. Elizabeth’s job is to walk Suzie and David home after school and then stay at their house with them until their mother gets home from work. David resents Elizabeth because he thinks he is too old for a babysitter, and he goes out of his way to make life miserable for her. On this particular evening, however, Elizabeth has more than a badly behaved boy to contend with. It is on this October night that Hurricane Hazel roars down on Toronto, bringing torrential rains that cause extensive flooding. David and Suzie’s house is on Raymore Drive, a street that will be practically wiped out by the floodwaters. David and Suzie’s parents are unable to reach the house, which means the children’s safety on this most deadly of nights is Elizabeth’s responsibility. She finds herself increasingly isolated. They are surrounded by rising water. The electricity goes out. The phone goes dead. Still, Elizabeth is sure they will be safe as long as they remain in the house. But are Elizabeth and the children really as "safe as houses"? Before this terrifying night is over, Elizabeth and David will have to learn to communicate and cooperate if they are to save their own lives and Suzie’s. Their survival in the midst of one of Canada’s worst disasters will depend upon their resourcefulness, maturity and courage.

The Chicken Chasing Queen of Lamar County by Janice N. Harrington, illustrated by Shelley Jackson

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Meet one smart chicken chaser. She can catch any chicken on her grandmother's farm except one - the elusive Miss Hen. In a hilarious battle of wits, the spirited narrator regales readers with her campaign to catch Miss Hen, but this chicken is "fast as a mosquito buzzing and quick as a flea bite." Our chicken chaser has her mind set on winning, until she discovers that sometimes it's just as satisfying not to catch chickens as it is to catch them. A fresh voice full of sass and inventive, bold collage illustrations full of surprises create a childlike escapade brimming with funny high jinks that leads the reader on a merry, memorable chase.

Marshmallow by Clare Turlay Newberry

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Oliver is a tabby cat who is always the centre of attention. Marshmallow is a baby rabbit who moves into Oliver's home. At first Oliver does not welcome Marshmallow, but the little bunny's charms are impossible to resist. This is the true story of how Oliver and Marshmallow become friends. Clare Turlay Newberry's lifelong passions for cats and for drawing come together in this elegantly illustrated book, winner of the 1943 Caldecott Honor. Her legacy as an author of more than fifteen picture books, most of which feature cats, still endures.

Little Rat Makes Music by Monika Bang-Campbell, illustrated by Molly Bang

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Little Rat can't wait to make music like the violinists she sees at concerts in the city. But her biggest obstacle is practising. It's "boring," It's "hard," And her violin squawks "a lot," Luckily, Little Rat's teacher believes she has talent. And her new tutor agrees. With their encouragement - and some fine- tuning - Little Rat hits all kinds of high notes. But most important, she discovers where beautiful music really comes from. In this third book of Little Rat's celebrated tales of triumph, Monika Bang-Campbell and Molly Bang prove that with a bit of pluck, patience, and practise, "anything" is possible.

Nothing by Jon Agee

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Otis has an antique shop crammed to the gills with stuff. So he's delighted when someone comes in and buys it all. Next day, Suzie Gump arrives, the shop is empty, full of nothing, and Suzy loves it and takes it all. Suzie has set a trend, and soon everybody is craving nothing...the stores are full of it. It's only when there's not even a towel for drying off after a bath that Suzie realizes she may have gone a bit too far. Funny and silly, this is another solid entry by Agee.

Beady Bear by Don Freeman

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A toy bear goes off to a cave to live as a real bear should, only to find he needs something more to be truly happy.

Middle School is Worse than Meatloaf by Jennifer L Holm, illustrated by Erica Castaldi

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Ginny has ten items on her big to- do list for seventh grade. None of them, however, include accidentally turning her hair pink. Or getting sent to detention for throwing frogs in class. Or losing the lead role in the ballet recital to her ex- best friend. Or the thousand other things that can go wrong between September and June. But it looks like it's shaping up to be that kind of a year! Here's the story of one girl's worst school year ever - told completely through her stuff.

Bear Wants More by Karma Wilson, illustrated by Jane Chapman

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When springtime comes, in his warm winter den a bear wakes up very hungry and thin!..." Bear finds some roots to eat, but that's not enough. He wants more! With his friends' help, he finds some berries, clover, and fish to eat, but that's not enough. Bear wants more! How Bear's friends help him to finally satisfy his HUGE hunger in a most surprising way will enchant young readers. Karma Wilson's rhythmic text and Jane Chapman's vibrant illustrations make Bear Wants More a perfect springtime read- aloud.

Snow Day by Werner Zimmermann

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Looking out on their newly frosted windows one morning, two young brothers watch millions of pure white snow flakes floating down. Everything is covered in a thick blanket of snow. Will it be deep enough? Soon come the two magical words they've been waiting for: SNOW DAY! They scramble into their coats and boots - it's time for hockey and tag and building a snow fort. Then, with stinging faces and frozen toes, it's time for a hot- chocolate break and drying out of wet mittens. Toasty warm once again, they head back outside for more fun in the snow. When at last it's time for sleep, they fall into bed, exhausted. Outside, the snow comes drifting down again...Will they awake to yet another snow day? Werner Zimmermann's playful text, coupled with beautifully crafted watercolour illustrations, captures all the excitement and wonder of a snow day.