Math Attack! By Joan Horton, illustrated by Kyrsten Brooker

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Ebullient verse and ingenious collage illustrations full of hilarious escalating antics make this kid- centric romp through the dreaded times tables a read- aloud gem. Clever endpapers feature a multiplication table.

How to be a Good Dog by Gail Page

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Bobo really wants to be a good dog. It's just that being good takes SO much effort. When his owner finally has enough and sends him packing, it's silent Cat who misses him the most. Armed with a how- to book and quiet determination, Cat begins to instruct Bobo in proper dog etiquette. "Shake," "fetch," and "roll over" all go well. But can Cat really turn this incorrigible canine around?

Spider on the Floor by Raffi, illustrated by True Kelley

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Raffi's catchy song about a spider who's full of mischief springs to life in this cheery song to read. From floor to leg to stomach to face, the spider climbs all over its victim. The pictures show a menagerie of animals getting caught in the spider's web, providing plenty of fun for little readers. Rhyme, big type and a simple storyline make this a satisfying book for little children learning to read.

Whose House is This? by Wayne Lynch

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Wayne Lynch's popular series uses quirky, colourful photographs and a quiz format to teach children all about the world's most familiar and exotic animals. Using a novel approach to captivate and challenge children's interest, Whose House is This? first shows readers the dwelling of the animal in question, then reveals the entire animal on the following page. It includes such creatures as termites, ducks, beavers and bees, to name a few.

What Shall we do with the Boo Hoo Baby? By Cressida Cowell, illustrated by Ingrid Godon

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Baby won't stop crying in spite of the efforts of a cow, cat, dog, and duck. Each animal tries a new trick to placate baby, but only duck succeeds. Cowell's text is simple and full of repetition and animal sounds to delight toddlers.

Sounds Funny: A Book About Comic Sounds by Kevin Somers

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A car goes vroom, a dog goes woof, and a bubble goes pop! Sounds are everywhere, and children will love to imitate them in this seriously wacky board book. Combining a cause- and- effect scenario with some of the most appealing elements of comic books and pop art - such as simple panels and intense primary colors. This is giggle- inducing reading that teaches an important element of language development in a fun and appealing way.

The Wide Mouthed Frog by Keith Faulkner, illustrated by Jonathan Lambert

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From the Okefenokee Swamp comes a frog with a wide mouth that he just loves to use. He's particularly interested in the eating habits of other creatures found in the great outdoors - that is, of course, until he comes upon a big green one with lots of teeth who finds wide- mouthed frogs simply delicious.

It Takes a Child by Craig Kielburger, illustrated by TurnStyle Imaging

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It was an ordinary morning like any other. Twelve- year- old Craig Kielburger woke to his alarm clock and hurried downstairs to wolf down a bowl of cereal over the newspaper's comics before school. But what he discovered on the paper's front page would change his life - and eventually affect over a million young people worldwide.
It Takes a Child is a fun, colourful look back at Craig's adventures in taking global action. Craig invites young readers along on a rollicking, eye- opening journey through South Asia, learning about global poverty and child labour. Along the way, he and his friend Alam brave wild rickshaw rides, meet world leaders and befriend kids just like them with heartbreaking stories of bravery.

Cock-a-Moo-Moo by Juliet Dallas-Conte, illustrated by Alison Bartlett

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Poor Rooster has forgotten how to crow! Cock-a-moo-moo? Cock-a-oink-oink? Rooster can't seem to get it right! When all of the other animals make fun of him, Rooster loses hope. Will he ever remember how roosters crow? One night, a surprise visitor arrives - it's Fox! Can Rooster save the day and remember what to say? Parents will delight in reading this enchanting tale, and children will crow and oink along to the tale of the rooster trying to find his identity in a confusing world.

Vunce Upon a Time by J.otto Seibold and Siobhan Vivian

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Dagmar is not like other vampires. He's shy, he's afraid of humans, and he's a vegetarian. However, Dagmar loves candy, and when he hears about all the treats he can get on Hallowe'en, he knows he must be brave and venture out into the human world.

The Hair of Zoe Fleefenbacher Goes to School by Laurie Halse Anderson, illustrated by Ard Hoyt

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Mom and Dad Fleefenbacher think their daughter Zoe's hair is wild and beautiful. And for her kindergarten teacher, Zoe's vivacious tresses were a comfort. But Zoe's about to start first grade, and her new teacher doesn't fool around.... "School has rules," she says. "No wild hair in my class!" So what are Zoe and her free- spirited hair going to do now? With exuberance and humor to spare, Laurie Halse Anderson and Ard Hoyt, the New York Times bestselling author and illustrator, tease up a terrific tale of hairy hijinks, classroom chaos, and the importance of teachers and students learning to work together.

Christian the Lion by Anthony Bourke and John Rendall

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As two friends are searching for holiday gifts in London, they come across the most unbelievable sight - a lion cub for sale in Harrods, the famous department store! Unable to bear the thought of leaving the cub, Ace and John take him home and name him Christian. A year of fun and mischief later, Christian has grown up, and Ace and John realize that their pet needs to be among other lions and deserves to live free, in his natural environment. Luckily, the friends meet a couple who offers to help them introduce Christian to the African wild. Christian the Lion not only tells the riveting true story of one animal's ability to adapt to life in the wild, but also lifts readers' spirits by capturing the unexpectedly enduring connection between man and animal.

Dinotrux by Chris Gall

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Millions of years ago, dinotrux ruled the earth! These mighty part- truck, part- dino creatures rumbled, ploughed and bulldozed their way through the centuries, demolishing anything in their path. From the nosy Craneosauraus and the mega- hungry Garbageadon to the bully of the jungle, Tyrannosaurus Trux, Chris Gall guides you on a safari through the wild world of these mechanical monsters of prehistoric times. So buckle up for the ride - you'll never look at Dad's rusty old pickup the same way again! Whatever happened to the Dinotrux? A big bonus foldout page inside reveals all!

Don't Lick the Dog: Making Friends with Dogs by Wendy Wahman

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Meeting a new dog is exciting, but it can also be scary. This humorous how- to manual shows kids the best ways to interact with unfamiliar dogs, providing helpful tips about all sorts of dog behaviour. Children often don't understand what dogs' actions mean and can misinterpret a threatening signal for a friendly one and vice versa. Kids and parents will return to Wendy Wahman's playful illustrations again and again for useful reminders: Slow Down. Stay very still. And remember, don't lick the dog!

Surprise Soup by Mary Ann Rodman, illustrated by G Brian Karas

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Mama had a baby last night. "Is it a boy or a girl?" I ask Daddy. "It's a surprise, Kevie," he says. "You'll find out when they come home." "When is that?" I ask. "Tonight," says Daddy. Kevie is excited that he'll no longer be the littlest. Little brothers get teased. Little brothers make messes. Big brothers help out. Big brothers know how to do things. Daddy, big brother Josh, and Kevie are making Mama's special soup to welcome her and the new baby home. But only Kevie knows the secret ingredient. Absolutely irresistible illustrations and a funny, read- aloud text make this book just right for little brothers, big brothers - and their parents.

Hank Finds Inspiration by Craig Frazier

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Stanley is in desperate need of inspiration and heads to the big city to find it. It doesn't take his pal, Hank the Snake, long to decide that he, too, could use some inspiration. But where does this inspiration hide?

Billy Twitters and his Blue Whale Problem by Mac Barnett, illustrated by Adam Red

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When Billy Twitter neglects to clean his room, among other things, his mom threatens to buy him a blue whale. So Billy figures he's safe - where the heck's she gonna get a blue whale - and continues his slovenly ways. Then one day, an oversized package arrives, and guess who has to sign for it? And feed it? And bring it to school? And back home again? If Mrs. Twitter thinks Billy's has time to clean his room now, she's got another thing coming. Luckily Billy comes up with the perfect solution.

Guys Write for Guys Read edited by Jon Scieszka

A collection of very short stories written by guys, for guys. Some of the most famous male authors of our time tell stories from their lives that every guy will be able to relate to.

Ten Days and Nine Nights: An Adoption Story by Yumi Heo

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Follow a little girl as she and her family prepare for the new baby that will soon be joining them. And simultaneously, watch the girl's mother fly off to Korea, meet the new baby, and bring her home. Here is an utterly simple, sweet, and child- centric look at the adoption process through the eyes of a soon- to- be older sibling. From cutting a red paper heart and taping it above the new baby's crib to telling her best friend about the adoption, the young narrator counts down every day and night with growing anticipation, marking them with a big X on her calendar. Unlike other adoption books which are aimed only at the adoptive child, Ten Days and Nine Nights is also perfect for older children who are about to become big sisters and brothers.

Diamond of Drury Lane by Julia Golding

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Mystery, treasure, and a life on the stage. The first episode of the adventures of Cat Royal is a big, fat juicy read. She's Cat Royal - four foot four, with long red hair, green eyes and not a penny she can call her own. But she does know a secret - where a treasure is hidden in the theater that is her home. The problem is, she isn't the only one looking for it. One adventure leads into the next, taking Cat - and readers - through the colorful streets of late 18th Century London. The exciting mystery - filled with fascinating characters, lots of incident, theatrical spectacles, and even a bit of political intrigue - will thrill readers.

Jibberwillies at Night by Rachel Vail, illustrated by Yumi Heo

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Katie Honors is back! Katie loves playing with her friends and snuggling with her family, but sometimes at night she's afraid. For Katie, her fears and worries take the shape of Jibberwillies, creatures who fly through her bedroom at night. Luckily, Katie's mom knows just what to do. Together, they catch the troublesome Jibberwillies in a bucket and toss them out the window. It's tough work, but finally the Jibberwillies are gone and next time it happens Katie knows just what she'll do. An empowering book for any child who has ever had nighttime fears.

The Hundred Dresses by Eleanor Estes, illustrated by Louis Slobodkin

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Never out of print since its 1944 publication, this tender story offers readers of all ages a timeless message of compassion and understanding. At its heart is Wanda Petronski, an immigrant girl in an American school, who is ridiculed for wearing the same faded blue dress every day. When she tells her classmates that she has one hundred dresses at home, she unwittingly triggers a game of teasing that eventually ends in a lesson for all.

Bubble Trouble by Margaret Mahy, illustrated by Polly Dunbar

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Another hilarious rhyming romp from the team who brought us the popular down the back of the chair. When little Mabel's bubble gets away from her, it's her baby brother who gets into trouble. Soon he's floating out of the house, above the fence, and all over town! And it's up to Mabel, Mother, and the rest of the townspeople to get him safely back down. Who knew that so much trouble could come from one little bubble?

Honey Cake by Joan Betty Stucher, illustrated by Cynthia Nugent

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In this Holocaust rescue story where the camps remain a distant but scary threat, a young Jewish boy in Copenhagen tells of the Nazi invasion of Denmark, the widespread resistance among ordinary citizens, and how, after three years of occupation, the Danes help many Jews escape the roundups. Ten- year- old David knows that the grown- ups around him have secrets and that his sister is part of the resistance. Then David himself becomes involved. Black- and- white illustrations throughout break up the text of this chapter book, which can serve as an introduction to the grim history.

McFig and McFly: A Tale of Jealousy, Revenge, and Death (with a Happy Ending) by Henrik Drescher

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McFig lives with his daughter, Rosie, in a lovely little cottage far away from anywhere big and important. One day, McFly and his son, Anton, buy the land next door. At first McFig and McFly hit it off big- time and build McFly a cottage modelled exactly after McFig's house. But then the two start to add things onto their houses - a medieval tower, a second- story playroom - and soon McFig and McFly are in a lifelong competition to be bigger and better than each other. Where will all their obsessive one- upmanship end?

Tales from Outer Suburbia by Shaun Tan

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Breathtakingly illustrated and hauntingly written, Tales from Outer Suburbia is by turns hilarious and poignant, perceptive and goofy. Through a series of captivating and sophisticated illustrated stories, Tan explores the precious strangeness of our existence. He gives us a portrait of modern suburban existence filtered through a wickedly Monty Pythonesque lens. Whether it's discovering that the world really does stop at the end of the city's map book, or a family's lesson in tolerance through an alien cultural exchange student, Tan's deft, sweet social satire brings us face- to- face with the humor and absurdity of modern life.

Elephants Cannot Dance! By Mo Willems

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Mo Willems' award- winning Elephant and Piggie series continues to charm readers. Featuring two lovable and funny characters - an optimistic (and sometimes reckless) pig and a cautious, pessimistic elephant - these books make reading irresistible to the beginning readers. Children who sat on their parents' laps to have Pigeon read to them will eagerly take the plunge with these books to start reading on their own. Each book has been vetted by an early learning specialist (and many adorable early learners). In Elephants Cannot Dance!, Piggy sure cuts a mean rug, and she's so pleased with herself she wants to teach everyone - especially her best friend, Gerald. But has anyone ever seen an elephant dance? Is it possible? Throwing everyone's expectations aside, Gerald demonstrates that even Elephants have moves.

Patricia von Pleasantsquirrel by James Proimos

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First things first, Patricia von Pleasantsquirrel is not a squirrel. She's a girl - a princess, in fact, only she hasn't found her princessdom. But that's about to change. Inspired by a book she reads, Patricia sets off for a place where she can stay up till midnight, eat cake before dinner, and have not just a dog but a great white stallion. She finds it. And a whole lot more than she bargained for. James Proimos pays cheeky homage to a classic picture book favorite in this disarming, laugh- out- loud funny tale of a prideful little girl, her royal goldfish, her airplane, and her cadre of hippos. Two levels of comedy and plenty of visual gags make this a great read for kids and parents alike.

Crazy Hair by Neil Gaiman, illustrated by Dave McKean

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"In my hair
Gorillas leap,
Tigers stalk,
And ground sloths sleep.
Prides of lions
Make their lair
Somewhere in my crazy hair."

Lost and Found by Oliver Jeffers

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There once was a boy... and one day a penguin arrives on his doorstep. The boy decides the penguin must be lost and tries to return him. But no one seems to be missing a penguin. So the boy decides to take the penguin home himself, and they set out in his row boat on a journey to the South Pole. But when they get there, the boy discovers that maybe home wasn't what the penguin was looking for after all...