The Hunchback Assignments by Arthur Slade

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There are rumors that a hunchback infant in a gypsy freak show has the power to transform his appearance. This comes to the attention of Mr. Socrates, a member of the shadowy Permanent Association, who decides to take the boy back to England and raise him for his own purposes. Naming him Modo, Mr. Socrates keeps the boy indoors while putting him through training to be a secret agent. When Modo turns 14, his education is complete. He is taken to foggy, polluted London and abandoned, penniless, to test his skills. But Modo is resourceful, and he finds a way to get by, keeping to himself...until one day, when the beautiful Octavia Milkweed knocks on his door. Soon, with the help of Mr. Socrates, they find themselves uncovering a sinister plot being carried out in the very sewers beneath their feet.

Everybody Bonjours! By Leslie Kimmelman, illustrated by Sarah McMenemy

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Shop a fancy France-y store. Eat a pretty petit four. Discover! Sightsee! Explore! On this fun and friendly tour, everybody says "Bonjour!" Whether at a soccer stadium, a crêpe stand, or strolling the Champs d'Elysee, a little girl and her family are welcomed everywhere with the signature French greeting. Jump into these pages and enjoy the trip! Through lilting words and lively images, Everybody Bonjours welcomes young reader- travelers to a Paris that isn't just for artists, grown- ups, and dreamers - it's for kids!

ABC T-Rex by Bernard Most

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This is a truly fun alphabet book, with humour, continuity, lots of eating and every kid's favourite creature - a Tyrannosaurus Rex! This particular dinosaur gets right into the action by beginning to eat all the letters, starting with A and ending, very appropriately, with Z. And each letter just makes him hungrier than the last! With witty sentences such as "K tastes great with ketchup" and "O was oh, so good," the talented Bernard Most leads kids through a refreshing take on the traditional alphabet book. Each page in ABC T-Rex also makes a point of corresponding to the appropriate letter, so that children can use their skills to identify objects. And after all that eating - and a much- needed nap - kids will find a list in the back of the book with more fun words that begin with each letter of the alphabet.

How Many Cats by Lauren Thompson, illustrated by Robin Eley

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What's a cat to do when left all alone at home? Why, invite the neighborhood cats over, of course! A quiet afternoon for one quickly becomes a party for twenty.
Lauren Thompson's clever verse will guide young listeners to count from one to twenty and back again, introducing them to early math skills along the way. Kids will have a blast following their favorite felines as they rush and roam through Robin Eley's vivid and playful illustrations.

Born to Rock by Gordon Korman

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Leo Caraway - high school senior, president of the Young Republicans club, 4.0 GPA, future Harvard student - had his entire future perfectly planned out. That was, until the X factor. As in Marion X. McMurphy, aka King Maggot, the lead singer of Purge, the most popular, most destructive band punk rock has ever seen. He's also Leo's biological father. When Leo discovers that his real father is a punk rock legend, he is disgusted. Not only is Leo not a punk rock fan, but he believes the X factor (the Maggot blood that is running through his veins) is a dangerous time bomb just waiting to explode. And sure enough it does - Leo stubbornly defends the unlikeliest of people, thereby getting himself falsely accused of cheating on a test. Because of the blemish on his record, the once star pupil finds his scholarship to Harvard taken away. So he hatches the crazy plan of going on tour with King Maggot for Purge's summer revival tour, all the while secretly hoping to convince Maggot to pay for his tuition. But life on the road is even crazier than Leo ever bargained for, and before the summer is out, he will finally discover the surprising truth about his dad, his friends, and most important, himself.

Dino-Soccer by Lisa Wheeler, illustrated by Barry Gott

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When veggie- nibbling Grazers and meat- munching Biters take to the soccer field, it's a showdown of prehistoric proportions. Herbivores and carnivores play a hilarious and closely fought soccer match in front of a stadium full of cheering dinosaurs.

Creaky Old House: A Topsy-Turvy Tale of a Real Fixer-Upper by Linda Ashman, illustrated by Michael Chesworth

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For want of a screw, the doorknob was lost; for want of a knob, the door was lost... and, from there, comic chaos builds in a series of hilarious steps!

Twenty-Six Princesses by Dave Horowitz

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His Highness the Prince may be a frog, but that's not going to stop these lively girls from attending his ball. Starting with Princess Alice, the twenty- six princesses - each with personality to spare - head to the palace, eager to make his acquaintance. But with Princess Jane being a pain, Princess Kay losing her way, and Princess Betty still getting ready, they'll be lucky if they manage to steal any kisses from this prince!

Cookbook for Girls: Festive Food for Fun Times

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Featuring more than 50 delicious dishes for making with friends, serving at parties, and learning all about the kitchen, Cookbook for Girls inspires young girls to have fun in the kitchen and get creative with food. Fabulous food is the theme of this book, which includes extra craft projects that are guaranteed to help young hostesses serve up their culinary achievement in style.

Errol by Hannah Shaw

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When something supremely silly is needed for storytime: choose Erroll. Or as Erroll himself might say: "Pick me! Pick me! Pick me!" And then he'd turn a somersault, swing from the drapes, and get peanut butter all over everything. For kids who like high- energy shenanigans, and for grown- ups who'd like to almost prove the point that a neat- and- tidy suburban home may not be the best place for a very wild critter, this fun and funny story of a boy who finds a talking squirrel in his snack package will be just the ticket.

All Aboard the Dinotrain by Deb Lund, illustrated by Howard Fine

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They stoke the boiler, stow the luggage, and when hills are steep, they even get out and push. This train is more like a roller coaster - up, down, and faster and faster, until the dinos realize the brakes are out!

Big Bear Hug by Nicholas Oldland

Big Bear is so full of love that he hugs everything. He's especially fond of trees. He hugs big trees and small trees; fruit trees and pine trees! But when a lumberjack comes to the forest bear doesn't know what to do!

The Pirate Cook Book

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Pirate Pete, a baking buccaneer, uses everything but the galley sink to show children how to make delicious snacks and delectable desserts. Spellbinding stories and mouth- watering recipes will keep little hands busy and big imaginations active for hours.

Crispin and the Best Birthday Surprise Ever by Ted Dewan

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Crispin is going to have the most super special birthday ever. He's going to the Cheezy Mouse Birthday Bonanza and all his friends are invited! On the big day everyone is happy and excited, until...they get stuck in the worst traffic jam ever. At last they pull into a roadside café. It doesn't look very exciting, but perhaps Crispin's birthday hasn't been ruined after all.

Princess Poppy: The Baby Twins by Janey Louise Jones

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Poppy is so excited that her mum is going to have twins and she can’t wait for them to be born. But when the babies come at last, things don’t turn out quite as Poppy expected and her life is turned upside down!

Bumposaurus by Penny McKinlay, illustrated by Britta Teckentrup

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Bumposaurus the baby dinosaur is so short- sighted he can't even find his way out of his egg, and life certainly doesn't get any easier once he has finally hatched out! This exuberant story examines the question of ""difference"" in a light- hearted and sympathetic way. With a hugely endearing main character and comical illustrations, this fantastic, laugh- out- loud picture book includes teachers' notes.

A Birthday for Bear by Bonny Becker, illustrated by Kady MacDonald Denton

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Bear does not like birthdays. He doesn't like parties or balloons, cards or candles. In fact, Bear does not like anything to do with birthdays at all. He would much rather spend his birthday alone cleaning his house, but Mouse, small and gray and bright- eyed, has other ideas. The author and illustrator who created the best- selling picture book A Visitor for Bear return with another comedy about the curmudgeonly Bear and his eager friend Mouse, this time in an early- reader format.

Miss Spider's Tea Party by David Kirk

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You are cordially invited to the most charming tea party ever tossed by a lonely, lovable, ladylike spider. With vibrant oil paintings and elegant rhyming verses, renowned toy designer David Kirk serves up an irresistible story about the rewards of kindness and the importance of friendship.

Bear's Picture by Daniel Pinkwater, illustrated by D. B. Johnson

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A bear wants to paint a picture, and so he does; however, two fine, proper gentlemen don't think that it is a very fine picture at all. But just because they don't see what the bear sees doesn't make it a bad picture, right? Daniel Pinkwater turns art (and art critics) upside down in this classic tale, now beautifully re-illustrated by D. B. Johnson.