Hate that Cat by Sharon Creech

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Jack
Room 204—Miss Stretchberry
February 25
Today the fat black cat
up in the tree by the bus stop
dropped a nut on my head
thunk
and when I yelled at it
that fat black cat said
Murr-mee-urrr
in a
nasty
spiteful
way.

I hate that cat.

This is the story of
Jack
words
sounds
silence
teacher
and cat.

Sir Reginald's Logbook by Matt Hammill

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Author- illustrator Matt Hammill has created a tongue- in- cheek adventure story where fantasy and reality merge, with hilarious results. The eponymous hero is an armchair explorer on a quest for a Lost Tablet of Illusion, stolen by an elusive beast. Sir Reginald's quest takes the reader on a journey through figments and flights of imagination on one hand, and through his mild- mannered home life on the other. Is that the deafening buzz of the carnivorous elephant beetle - or Sir Reginald's alarm clock? Does the tiger- stripe viper lie stretched across his path - or is it a sock? What is the nature of this Lost Tablet and its awesome power? As Sir Reg veers comically between worlds, the imagination emerges as the most powerful charm of all.

Beware of the Frog by William Bee

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Sweet old Mrs. Collywobbles lives on the edge of a big, dark, scary wood, so it’s a good thing that she has a pet frog to protect her. Too bad for the Greedy Goblin, the Smelly Troll, and the Giant Hungry Ogre, who don’t take this little amphibian seriously (GOBBLE)!

One Tractor: A Counting Book by Alexandra Siy, illustrated by Jacqueline Rogers

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Certain to delight young vehicle lovers, this fantastical number book perfectly balances imaginative play with instructions on counting. When one tractor in the grass runs out of gas, the backyard doesn't stay quiet for long. Soon pirates sail in to play, and the backyard races to life with airplanes, cranes, trucks, and trains. Readers can count along as the vehicles and machines soar, hoist, dig, and zoom in this fantastical number book. Young readers, boys partricularly, will love the trucks, trains, vehicles, and machines - and pirates - that spill across each page. The humorous and imaginative play portrayed in this book perfectly balances its emphasis on counting.

One Hen: How One Small Loan Made a Big Difference by Katie Smith Milway, illustrated by Eugenie Fernandes

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Inspired by true events, One Hen tells the story of Kojo, a boy from Ghana who turns a small loan into a thriving farm and a livelihood for many. After his father died, Kojo had to quit school to help his mother collect firewood to sell at the market. When his mother receives a loan from some village families, she gives a little money to her son. With this tiny loan, Kojo buys a hen. A year later, Kojo has built up a flock of 25 hens. With his earnings Kojo is able to return to school. Soon Kojo's farm grows to become the largest in the region. Kojo's story is inspired by the life of Kwabena Darko, who as a boy started a tiny poultry farm just like Kojo's, which later grew to be the largest in Ghana, and one of the largest in west Africa. Kwabena also started a trust that gives out small loans to people who cannot get a loan from a bank. One Hen shows what happens when a little help makes a big difference. The final pages of One Hen explain the microloan system and include a list of relevant organizations for children to explore.

Dragon Pizzeria by Mary Morgan

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Welcome to Dragon Pizzeria! BeBop and Spike are two friendly dragons who not only make delicious pizzas, but offer speedy dragon delivery anywhere in Fairy Tale Land! One giant pizza to Beanstalk Castle? BeBop cooks it up, and Spike delivers it in his hot- air balloon! Five pizzas with gumdrops to the Witch’s Gingerbread House? Coming right up! With bright and friendly art, a sing- song text filled with fairy tale clues, and speech balloons conducive to funny- voiced read- alouds, this is a perfect summer offering for the preschool crowd. A map on the final spread provides a “key” to all the fairy tales mentioned in this inviting pizza picture book.

The Littles by John Peterson

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Meet the Littles, a family like any other but with a few tiny differences! They live in the walls of the Bigg family house where they get everything they need, including food, furniture, and electricity. In return they make sure the house is always in good repair. But life as a Little means huge adventures. When you're only a few inches tall, even everyday things can bring big danger and excitement!

Sir Gadabout by Martyn Beardsley

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Sir Gadabout is a walking disaster. Voted the "knight most likely to chop his own foot off in a fight," he shivers in his rusty armor when he has to face the brave Sir Lancelot in a joust. Sir Gads travels with his loyal squire Herbert to the wizard Merlin's cottage to get his ear put back in place after the joust, and survives an attack by Merlin's crazed guard turtle. Then, when Queen Guinevere is kidnapped, Sir Gads sets out to save the day Full of puns and sophisticated humor, the chaotic quest taken by loveable Sir Gadabout, loyal Herbert, and Merlin's sarcastic cat, Sidney Smith, will make every reader - child or adult - laugh out loud. Distinctive line drawings by Tony Ross, illustrator of the Horrid Henry series and the Little Princess series, add to the madcap feel of these adventures, while short accessible chapters make Sir Gads ideal for reluctant readers.

Dinosaur vs. Bedtime by Bob Shea

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Roaaaar! Roaar! Nothing can stop me! Nothing can stop little dinosaur - not talking grownups, spaghetti, or even bath time. But what happens when he faces the biggest challenge of all...bedtime? With spare text and irresistible dinosaur roaaars, little dinosaurs will be begging for this book to be read again and again.

Sidesplitters Knock Knock! The Best Knock Knock Jokes Ever!

A collection of knock knock jokes that will keep you laughing for hours.

Old MacNoah had an Ark by Sally Lloyd-Jones, illustrated by Jill Newton

Old MacNoah builds his ark, brings on the animals, and keeps them safe during the flood. They sure do make a lot of noise and a big mess, though!

Born to Read by Judy Sierra, illustrated by Marc Brown

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Told in Judy Sierra’s inimitable read- aloud rhyme, the narrative chronicles the amazing successes of Sam — thanks to his early love of books. The story ranges from Sam’s infancy, when his mother reads him a picture book, to school age, when he cleverly uses some of his favorite books to rid his town of the rampaging baby giant, Grundaloon. Marc Brown’s playful pictures joyously complement this fun- to- read, upbeat story.

Gingerbread Friends by Jan Brett

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Confident and cocky, the Gingerbread Baby happens upon a bakery, where he dances and prances in front of a sugar cookie girl, trying to make friends. But she just stares and doesnat say a word, like all the other sweet treats he tries to meet. Discouraged, the Gingerbread Baby runs home, chased by a long line of hungry creatures, where Mattie has a fantastic surprise for himagingerbread friends that fill a giant fold-out page.

Jack and the Box by Art Spiegelman

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Jack's parents gave him a new toy and he can't believe how silly it is! Sometimes it's funny and other times it's scary. Sometimes it talks to him and other times it hides. At first, Jack loves all the surprises that his toy can offer, but after a while he starts to think his toy is a little too silly - in fact, it's gone out of control!

The Silver Pony by Lynd Ward

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Told only in pictures, this is the story of a lonely farm boy who confuses his dreams of adventure on a winged pony with reality.

The Tale of Desperaux: The Graphic Novel by Matt Smith and David Tilton

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This fresh new graphic format, featuring all- new artwork inspired by the film The Tale of Despereaux, is destined to bring Kate DiCamilllo's award-winning classic to an even wider audience. The Tale of Despereaux tells the story of several unlikely heroes: Despereaux, a brave mouse banished to the dungeon for speaking with a human; Roscuro, a good- hearted rat who loves light and soup, but is exiled to darkness; Pea, a Princess in a gloomy castle who is prisoner to her father's grief; and Mig, a servant girl who longs to be a Princess, but is forced to serve the jailer.

Max and Molly books by Kate Pope, illustrated by Liz Pope

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Little Max is very excited on his first visit to the shore. But the waves seem too noisy, and Max doesn't like the feel of sand between his toes. Maybe little Molly can help him relax and enjoy his day at the beach. This cheerful little story for toddlers features color illustrations on every one of its sturdy board pages. Each appealing picture's bright colors are further enhanced by scatterings of tiny metallic sparkles embedded on the page to catch and reflect light. Sparkles in the rolling waves at the seaside will bring a fresh sparkle to the eyes of the toddler who picks up this delightful book.

In-o-saur, Out-o-saur by David Bedford and Leonie Worthington

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Up-o-saur, Down-o-saur; Fast-o-saur, Slow-o-saur; Squeak-o-saur, Roar-o-saur Featuring the antics of mischievous and charming dinosaurs, this illustrated, early childhood concept book humorously demonstrates a range of opposites.

In Wibbly's Garden by Mick Inkpen

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Children’s Book Award and British Book Award- winning illustrator and author Mick Inkpen has delighted his millions of childish fans with books starring such endearing creatures as Threadbear and Kipper, Nothing and Wibbly. In Wibbly’s Garden is the continuing adventure of the portly little porker, one that kids will love to follow as it comes in the popular lift- the- flap format. Justly famous for his quaint little animal characters, Inkpen fills his charming story with fun surprises, both for his porcine character and the child reading about him, beginning with the classic beanstalk and concluding with… nope, I won’t spoil it. You’ll have to climb up the beanstalk and see!

Max by Bob Graham

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As the son of legendary superheroes Captain Lightning and Madam Thunderbolt, Max is destined to join their ranks - once he learns to fly, that is. But despite his parents’ valiant coaching and encouragement from his grandparents and friends, Max can’t seem to get off the ground. Will he ever learn to leap over tall buildings in a single bound? With quintessential quirkiness, award- winning author Bob Graham has created a mighty tale about the ups and downs of mastering your potential - all in your own good time.

I Got Two Dogs by John Lithgow, illustrated by Robert Neubecker

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Fanny and Blue may not be the smartest dogs, and they may not be the best- behaved dogs, but they are definitely the most- loved dogs. John Lithgow's bouncy song - in the book and on the accompanying CD - is based on his own family's two dogs. And Robert Neubecker's eye- popping illustrations capture the joy of all things dog.

Zany Miscellany: A Mixed-Up Encyclopedia of Fun Facts

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This zany miscellany isn't an ordinary encyclopedia by any measure. It's a collection of thousands of crazy, mixed-up, incredible, and highly addictive facts for kids served up in a completely random style. The colourful layouts have fun features like nerd words, flop tens (instead of top tens), goof- athons, and factpiles. Do you know: Why flamingos are pink? What the definition of mucus is? What the ten most expensive movie flops were?

Follow the Line Around the World by Laura Ljungklist

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Follow the line from the camels of the Sahara Desert to the blue whales of Greenland, from the giraffes of Kenya's grasslands to the kangaroos of Australia's Outback. This new "Follow the Line" book - illustrated in Laura Ljungkvist's signature line style - takes young children around the world to see animals in their natural habitats. With informative facts and a gentle environmental message, Follow the Line Around the World is sure to appeal to those interested in taking better care of the earth.

Easy Earth Friendly Crafts in 5 Steps

Simple crafts you can do that reuse or recycle!

Science Warriors: The Battle Against Invasive Species by Sneed B. Collard III

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There are 6,200 known invasive species in the United States, and scientists are scrambling to stop their unique paths of destruction, which can take a huge toll on regional economies and ecosystems. To effectively combat an invader, scientists must know the organism inside and out: What does it eat? How does it reproduce? What was its environment like in its native home? There are many questions, but just one right answer might yield a weakness in the enemy. In this entry in the Scientists in the Field series, Sneed B. Collard III introduces readers to some of the most brilliant minds, and promising advances, in the war against invasive species.

The Family Book: Amazing Things to do Together

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Gather the whole family and thrill them with this book of amazing ways to spend some quality time together! Fun, informative, and entertaining, this guide is a guaranteed good time for all. Just a few of the things you'll find inside: A dozen ways to spend a rainy day, including making a photographic family tree, having a scavenger hunt, and building a bird's nest. How to dazzle your family with optical illusions and magic tricks! Fun games for the whole family such as charades, horseshoes, and stepping stones. Puzzles and riddle sure to boggle the mind! Unique arts and crafts such as making a printing press, building super kites, and making recyclable sculptures. And so much more!

See also: The Daring Book for Girls and the Dangerous Book for Boys

Archer's Quest by Linda Sue Park

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Twelve- year- old Kevin, a Korean American math whiz, is shocked beyond belief when a young man, complete with bow and arrows, crash lands in his bedroom. And that’s just the beginning. The man, called Skillful Archer, claims to be a legendary ruler from ancient Korea. While Kevin tries explaining contemporary life to the man he nicknames Archie, the young ruler teaches Kevin about focusing his thoughts in an attempt to help him return to his kingdom. There’s not a moment to lose as Kevin uses Korean history and folktales, math, and the Chinese Zodiac to help his friend travel back through time before the Year of the Tiger ends. If Archie can’t get home, history will be forever changed.

What do Animals Do by Andy Horsley

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A witty introduction to animal lives, this series uses bold and bright colors to attract and engage young children. Simple facts accompanied by humorous illustrations provide an introduction to the everyday lives of animals, and pages with foil add sparkle to the colorful artwork.

Wendel and the Great One by Mike Leonetti, illustrated by Greg Banning

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David is surprised to find that his teammates have named him captain of the Raiders. He accepts the responsibility with enthusiasm, but wonders what it takes to lead a team. He looks to his favourite players who also are captains, Wendel Clark of the Toronto Maple Leafs and Wayne Gretzky of the Los Angeles Kings for inspiration. When these two hockey heroes face each other during the Stanley Cup playoffs, David is able to learn the real meaning of leadership, while watching them tackle their responsibilities to their teams even in the face of defeat. The reader, of course, is treated to a fantastic play by play retelling of those thrilling games! Set against the backdrop of a truly exciting hockey season, this book teaches important leadership skills that can be used both on and off the ice.

Enigma by Graeme Base

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Enter a magical world in this warm, funny, and enduring story about the special relationship between a grandson and his grandpa — and their love for magic. Bertie Badger loves to visit the Retirement Home for Elderly Magicians and watch his grandpa perform magic tricks. But one day all the magicians’ props go missing, so Bertie sets off to investigate. Can he solve the mystery in time to save the show? This clever book will engage readers as they are challenged to solve the mystery along with Bertie, discovering where the missing props have gone by using a decoder included with the book that reveals the mystery.

M is for Moose by Charles Pachter

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The marriage of words and image is a trend in contemporary art: visual artists are painting words, phrases, and sentences onto their canvases. Taking this trend and applying it to a children's book, Charles Pachter, one of Canada's pre-eminent visual artists, has reviewed forty years of work and matched a blend of familiar and new images with words that explore the idea of Canada. From 'Alberta' and 'autumn', through 'beaver' and 'butter tart', to a portrait of Margaret Atwood ('poet'), this beautiful book will delight children, parents, and grandparents alike. It contains reproductions of iconic paintings, such as the Queen patting a moose, and paintings of historical Canadian figures Pierre Elliot Trudeau, Susanna Moodie, and Wilfrid Laurier, along with short biographies for parents. Also included is the Canadian National Exhibition prize- winning recipe for butter tarts and a complete list of all illustrations in the book. With his talent joyfully evident on every page, M is for Moose celebrates Charles Pachter's continuing fascination with the marriage of words and images, his love of Canada, and his depth of understanding of our history.

Wabi Sabi by Mark Reibstein, illustrated by Ed Young

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Written in lyrical, spare text and haiku and accompanied by breathtaking collage art by Caldecott Medalist Ed Young, this book follows a little cat in Japan as she searches for the meaning of her name but who finds much more.

Maus: A Survivor's Tale by Art Spiegelman

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A story of a Jewish survivor of Hitler's Europe and his son, a cartoonist who tries to come to terms with his father's story and history itself.

I'm Looking for a Monster by Timothy Young

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One little boy is looking for a monster. But not just any monster! Big, small, furry, horned, scaly, and feathery monsters all file through one by one, until finally our little boy finds the one he wants. Tabs, wheels, and gate- fold pages make for interactive fun!

Ten Terrible Dinosaurs by Paul Stickland

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In this cheerful counting book by bestselling illustrator Paul Stickland, a group of colourful dinosaurs count their way down from a boisterous ten to a sleepy one. As they wear themselves out with all the reptilian roughhousing, their numbers dwindle - the perfect way to introduce subtraction to very young children.

Goodnight Me, Goodnight You by Tony Mitton, illustrated by Mandy Sutcliffe

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When it is time for bed, a brother and sister say goodnight to things both inside and outside their house.

Snappy Little Dinosaurs by Dugald Steer

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Bold bright graphics, a simple clean design, engaging rhyming text that appeals to young kids, and big pop- ups on each spread; this is the appeal of the Snappy series. The fun, imaginative illustrations teach children about dinosaurs from a time long ago. And what better way to learn than with this happy, snappy pop- up!

A Pocket can Have a Treasure in It by Kathy Stinson and Deirdre Betteridge

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Celebrated children's writer Kathy Stinson explores "what's- in- what" concepts for young children. With a chorus of questions that encourage interaction, children will delight in playing with the language of spatial relationships, from a pocket holding a treasure to a spoon with a face reflected in it. For one young girl, a day on the farm is full of familiar sights that lead to the unexpected. The barn has a horse in it...just like a house can have a "me" in it. A sock can't have a head in it, but it can have a toe in it. A pond can even have a splash in it. Best of all, when Mommy comes home, she has a blanket that has a wiggle in it - a brand new baby. Joining charming pictures and a satisfying story with language- learning ideas, A Pocket Can Have a Treasure in It will hold the attention of parents and children alike.

One by Kathryn Otoshi

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When the colours cannot get along, One shows all the colours how to stand up, stand together, and count. As budding young readers learn about numbers, counting, and primary and secondary colours, they also learn about accepting each other's differences.

If You Give a Cat a Cupcake by Laura Numeroff, illustrated by Feliccia Bond

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If you give a cat a cupcake, he'll ask for some sprinkles to go with it. When you give him the sprinkles, he might spill some on the floor. Cleaning up will make him hot, so you'll give him a bathing suit...and that's just the beginning! The lovable cat who first appeared in If You Give a Pig a Party now has his very own book! Written in the tradition of the bestselling If You Give a Mouse a Cookie, Laura Numeroff and Felicia Bond's newest story will show everyone that Cat is where it's at!

Ten Tiny Babies by Karen Katz

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One by one, 10 silly, bouncy, noisy, cuddly, babies come to play all day until (yawn) bedtime. Sleep tight, babies.

Bad Rats by Eric Drackman, illustrated by James Muscarello

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Josiah was a rat. He was a bad rat...or so he was told. In fact, Josiah and his friends are aspiring artists, and for a rat, painting outside the box like that just won't do. Follow along as Josiah and several other inspired rats teach their professor the value of creativity. The companion Book- on- CD will transport you and your child into Josiah''sworld with sound effects and wonderful performances by children and adults.

We are all Born Free: The Universal Declaration of Human Rights in Pictures by Amnesty International and various artists

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The Universal Declaration of Human Rights was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on December 10, 1948. Compiled after the horrors of World War II, its purpose was to state and protect the rights of all people. This beautiful commemorative edition celebrates each declaration with an illustration by an internationally renowned artist or illustrator, including Jackie Morris, Satoshi Kitamura, Catherine Anholt and Laurence Anholt, Marie- Louise Gay, Jessica Souhami, Peter Sis, Mick Manning and Brita Granstrom, Hong Song- Dam, and many others. A testament to freedom and the human spirit, it is a thoughtful gift for children and adults alike. With a foreword by John Boyne, author of The Boy in the Striped Pajamas, and Doctor Who's David Tennant, We Are All Born Free is published in association with Amnesty International, and all royalties will be donated to the organization.

Dear Dumb Diary, Let's Pretend this Never Happened by Jim Benton

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Dear Dumb Diary, Here's the thing about Angeline. I know that she shouldn't really bother me that much. I mean, Angeline has even done nice things for me in the past, although I have come to believe that these were probably accidental. There's just something so infuriating about perfect people. When she's nice, it makes me mad. When she's pretty, it makes me mad. It never changes. I guess the only good thing about Angeline is that she can never bother me more than she does right now. Perfect people make me perfectly ill.

Dear Dracula by Joshua Williamson, illustrated by Vincente Navarrete

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Sam loves scary movies, especially the ones with Dracula. This year, instead of writing to Santa for Christmas, Sam writes to Dracula, telling Dracula that he wants to be a real vampire on Hallowe'en this year. Sam is in for quite a surprise as the most famous of all vampires himself responds, in this fun and fanciful romp through a young boy's imagination, drawn in an engaging style that will delight young and old alike!

The Merchant of Marvels and the Peddler of Dreams by Frederic Clement

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What to give the person who has everything? This is the dilemma of Frederick Knick-Knack, who surely must have, somewhere in his bags and boxes, his chests and cases, his collection of collections, the ideal gift for his friend Alice. Published in France to considerable acclaim in 1997, and translated into English with more than 30,000 copies sold, The Merchant of Marvels is now available in a new format for readers to rediscover this world of wonders.

Too abstract for most children.

Silly Lilly and the Four Seasons: A Toon Book by Agnes Rosenstiehl

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Lilly is a spunky little girl who delights in the unexpected pleasures of each season, peering inside shells in the summer and tasting different kinds of apples in the fall. In this charming and subtle book by one of France's premier children's book authors, Lilly learns more about the outdoors, and introduces the youngest readers to the colours, words, and shapes that arise in nature. Silly Lilly's intimate monologues deftly capture a child's sense of wonder, in five whimsical episodes that cycle through the calendar from spring back to spring again.

Dune by Frank Herbert

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Here is the novel that will be forever considered a triumph of the imagination. Set on the desert planet Arrakis, Dune is the story of the boy Paul Atreides, who would become the mysterious man known as Muad'Dib. He would avenge the traitorous plot against his noble family - and would bring to fruition humankind's most ancient and unattainable dream. A stunning blend of adventure and mysticism, environmentalism and politics, Dune won the first Nebula Award, shared the Hugo Award, and formed the basis of what is undoubtedly the grandest epic in science fiction.