Sumo Boy by Hirotaka Nakagawa

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When he hears a little girls cry of despair, he jumps to the rescue... With an open- hand push, an inside- leg trip, and an over- arm throw! Sprinkled with the true Japanese customs of sumo wrestling, this incredibly appealing and bold picture book will win the hearts of boys everywhere.

The Tawny Scrawny Lion by Kathryn Jackson

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Once there was a tawny scrawny lion who chased monkeys on Monday, kangaroos on Tuesday, zebras on Wednesday, bears on Thursday, camels on Friday, and on Saturday, elephants!

Shark vs. Train by Chris Barton, illustrated by Tom Lichtenheld

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If you think Superman vs. Batman would be an exciting matchup, wait until you see Shark vs. Train. In this hilarious and wacky picture book, Shark and Train egg each other on for one competition after another, including burping, bowling, Ping Pong, piano playing, pie eating, and many more! Who do YOU think will win, Shark or Train?

Neil Flambe and the Marco Polo Murders by Kevin Sylvester

At 14 Neil is a child prodigy and one of the best chefs in the world. He is a culinary genius...and he knows it; he's got an ego and a temper to match his talents. Despite that, the police turn to him to help them solve a string of deaths involving master chefs. Neil tries to help detective Nakamura solve the crimes before he becomes a victim or the prime suspect.

I always enjoy listening to Kevin Sylvester on the CBC when he's there and thoroughly enjoyed the book. It was a page turning adventure and an amusing read.

Button Up! Wrinkled Rhymes by Alice Schertle, illustrated by Petra Mathers

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Just when it seemed shoes, jackets, and swimsuits were inanimate, the outfits in this book are brought to life by Alice Schertle's incredibly clever verse and Petra Mathers's exuberant cast of young animals. From Joshua's cozy jammies to Emily's frilly undies, the duds on display in this perfectly stitched poetry collection are as unique as the critters who wear them.

Little Pea by Amy Krouse Rosenthal, illustrated by Jen Corace

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Parents will relate to this amusing twist on the age- old "eat your vegetables!" refrain. Amy Krouse Rosenthal brings her knack for making parenting issues funny to a children's book, in the story of a pea who doesn't want to eat his dinner. Coupled with the simple, colourful artwork of debut artist Jen Corace, Little Pea is sure to be eaten up by both children and parents.

Night of the Veggie Monster by George McClements

Veggies are part of a healthy meal, but what if they turn you into a monster?

Jake Ransom and the Skull King's Shadow by James Rollins

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When a mysterious envelope arrives for Jake Ransom, he and his older sister, Kady, are plunged into a gripping chain of events. An artifact found by their parents - on the expedition from which they never returned - leads Jake and Kady to a strange world inhabited by a peculiar mix of long- lost civilizations, a world that may hold the key to their parents' disappearance. But even as they enter the gate to this extraordinary place, savage grackyls soar across the sky, diving to attack. Jake's new friends, the pretty Mayan girl Marika and the Roman Pindor, say the grackyls were created by an evil alchemist - the Skull King. And as Jake struggles to find a way home, it becomes obvious that what the Skull King wants most is Jake and Kady - dead or alive.

What to do About Alice? by Barbara Kerley, illustrated by Edwin Fotheringham

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Theodore Roosevelt had a small problem. Her name was Alice. Alice Lee Roosevelt was hungry to go places, meet people, do things. Father called it running riot. Alice called it eating up the world. Whether she was entertaining important White House visitors with her pet snake or traveling the globe, Alice bucked convention and turned every new experience into an adventure! Brimming with affection and wit, this spirited biography gives readers a peek family life inside the White House. Prose and pictures spring, gambol, and two- step across the pages to celebrate a maverick American heroine.

The Boy Who Lost His Bellybutton by Jeanne Willis, illustrated by Tony Ross

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One day a little boy loses his bellybutton, so he sets off into the jungle to find it. On the way he meets lots of animals, who each have their own bellybuttons. But it seems that somebody has stolen the little boy’s, and they may not be so eager to give it back!

Chickens May Not Cross the Road and Other Crazy (but True) Laws by Kathi Linz, illustrated by Tony Griego

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It is against the law in Brooklyn, New York, for donkeys to sleep in bathtubs. In Idaho you are not allowed to fish while sitting on a giraffe. In California you must not keep slugs as pets. Yes, it's the law - says so right on the state or city books. Some of the most ludicrous laws in the history of America come to light in this funny and fascinating book for children who have a special appreciation for the tyranny of silly rules.

Oh, Look! by Patricia Polacco

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The famous Polacco goats are back! In this playful interactive chant, three mischievous little goats find their way out of the gate (squeak, squeak, squeak!), over a bridge (click, click, click!), through some mud (squish, squish, squish!), onto a carousel (um pah pah pah, um pah pah!)...and right into the path of an angry ogre! Of course, they are happy to turn right around and run straight back over the path they traveled, until at last they are back home again, safe and sound. Patricia Polacco's colour palette is bright and springlike in her second goat adventure (G is for Goat) for very young readers.

Bently and Egg by William Joyce

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Bently Hopperton is an artistic frog, pressed into egg- sitting by his friend Kack Kack the Duck. Bently can't resist painting Kack Kack's egg, and thanks to his dazzling brushwork, his charge is soon mistaken for an Easter egg and kidnapped!

Snoring Beauty by Bruce Hale, illustrated by Howard Fine

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Everyone knows the story of Sleeping Beauty: A handsome prince rescues a beautiful princess from a wicked fairy's terrible sleeping spell. This story is just like the original. Except for the sarcastic frog narrator, the garlic- scented fairy, and - oh yeah - the princess in this book not only sleeps and snores...she's also been turned into a hot- pink and purple dragon! Certain to charm and delight fairy tale fans across the land, this raucous retelling is anything but a snoozer.

How Many Sharks in the Bath? By Bill Gillham, illustrated by Christyan Fox

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"How Many Sharks in the Bath?" takes a fresh approach to teaching numbers, reflecting the very latest in educational research. Packed with fun activities and clear, lively, colorful illustrations, this book is the perfect way to help children truly understand quantities rather than just reciting numbers in order, and to recognize the spelling of each number. Youngsters get to count how many penguins are in the shower, how many ostriches are in a bed, and much more.

More Life-Size Zoo by Teruyuki Komiya

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The actual-size animal photography phenomenon continues with stunning portraits of 20 all- new zoo favorites in More Life-Size Zoo. Readers can get eye- to- eye with a hippopotamus or nose- to- nose with a bison in this fascinating book.

What Mr. Darwin Saw by Mick Manning and Brita Granstrom

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At 22, as he prepares to enter the clergy, Charles Darwin is offered the position of naturalist on the HMS Beagle's expedition to South America. But in 1831, a sea voyage is as unthinkable as a modern- day foray into outer space. His father objects to the outlandish scheme, but with the help of a persuasive uncle, Darwin eventually receives permission to sail. And so he sets off, fully expecting to take his orders at the end of the two- year expedition. Instead, he returns in five, a full- fledged genius who would one day write a book that truly changed the world. What Mr. Darwin Saw is a lively and accessible look at the journey of the HMS Beagle. Readers learn about life on board the ship for Darwin, the captain and crew, and the expedition's artist; their encounters with slavery; how specimens were collected; the scientific basis for the Biblical flood; Darwin's adventures in Galapagos, Australia, and other countries and continents; and much more.

Bruno for Real by Caroline Adderson, illustrated by Helen Flook

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Seven- year- old Bruno is back and tackling problems with his trademark originality. He defeats hiccups. He trades his mother for a new hat. He skillfully avoids math. And thanks to his special Flutter Kick, he easily advances to the next level - in swimming and in life! Bruno is ready for any challenge as he learns all there is to know about being a boy.

Alfred Nobel: The Man Behind the Peace Prize by Kathy-Jo Wargin, illustrated by Zachary Pullen

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The Nobel Prize is awarded each year for accomplishments in science, medicine, literature, and peace. This new biography explores the enduring legacy of the man who established the award and for whom it is named, Alfred Nobel.

Could be more detailed than it is.

The Ravenous Beast by Niamh Sharkey

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The Ravenous Beast is hungry, hungry, hungry! He's so hungry he could eat a whole house. Gobble it up! Swallow it down! But all the other animals are claiming that they're the hungriest of all. What can the Ravenous Beast do to prove them wrong? Niamh Sharkey's droll, strikingly stylized illustrations lend a fanciful flair to this comical tale of beastly competition - and insatiable appetite.

Bebe Goes Shopping by Susan Middleton Elya, illustrated by Steven Salerno

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A quick trip to the supermercado? Not with Bebe in the shopping cart. Snatching the grocery list and picking out chocolate- covered pickles, he's not being very helpful. Just as Mama is ready to throw up her manos, she gives sweet Bebe a box of animal cookies. A dulce at last! He finds a camel, nibbles on a giraffe...eats an oso. Then they're off to the checkout line, smiling all the way. Susan Middleton Elya's tender yet feisty story and Steven Salerno's vivid art are perfect for budding English- and Spanish- speaking readers. Includes a glossary of Spanish words.

O Canada: The Canadian National Anthem by Peter Kuitenbrouwer, illustrated by Ashley Spires

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This book lets young readers experience the 100- year evolution of the Canadian National Anthem from its composition in 1880 to the moment it was officially proclaimed national anthem in 1980. Line by line in both official languages, "O Canada" is brought to life by beautiful collage illustrations, and is accompanied by sheet music.

Chicken Little by Rebecca Emberley and Ed Emberley

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An award- winning father- daughter team make the sky fall an entirely new way. You may already know the tale of a not- quite- so- bright little chicken whose encounter with an acorn and gravity convinces him the sky is falling, but you've never seen the story told this way. A brilliant collaboration brings us a bold and colorful retelling of the classic tale, as crazy- eyed Chicken and all his panicked friends run away from the sky and right into an eye- catching gatefold surprise.

The Mortal Instruments Book One: City of Bones by Cassandra Clare

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In City of Bones, fifteen- year- old Clary Fray is introduced to the world of the Shadowhunters, a secret cadre of warriors dedicated to driving demons out of our world. And she's introduced with a vengeance, when Clary's mother disappears and Clary herself is almost killed by a grotesque monster sent by the evil and powerful Shadowhunter, Valentine. How could a mere human survive such an attack?

I'd recommend it to anyone who enjoyed Twilight. It's full of adventure and monsters (including vampires) and a bit of romance.

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The Terrible Plop by Ursula Dubosarsky, illustrated by Andrew Joyner

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In this uproarious update of a favorite story, an unexplained noise leads to pandemonium among the animals. The fox, the elephant, even the big brown bear prove no match for the Terrible Plop. Only the littlest bunny learns not to panic when the sky - or something else up there - is falling.

Green Wilma by Tedd Arnold

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Wilma's parents don't know quite what to do when their daughter wakes up green and requests bugs for breakfast. At school, Wilma's teachers are appalled by her unusually colorful antics. Wherever Wilma goes, surprises await her - and readers of this irresistibly funny fable.

100% Pure Fake: Gross out Your Friends and Family with 25 Great Special Effects! by Lyn Thomas, illustrations by Cheryl Powers and Boris Zaytsev

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Easy- to- make, kid- friendly projects sure to amaze, alarm and totally disgust unsuspecting friends and adults.

Flashing Fire Engines by Tony Mitton and Ant Parker

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Jump aboard a bright red fire engine with a trio of friendly animal firefighters as sirens wail, lights flash, fire hoses squirt, and fires blaze - in this story that blends action and rhyme with all the details kids want to know about one of their favorite machines. The mix of visual entertainment and lively wordplay ensures that young children will delight in the reading experience, as will the adults fortunate enough to read aloud these irresistible rhymes!

Willow's Whispers by Lana Button, illustrated by Tania Howells

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When Willow speaks, her words slip out as soft and shy as a secret. At school, her barely audible whisper causes her no end of troubles. But Willow is as resourceful as she is quiet, and she fashions a magic microphone from items she finds in the recycling bin. But Willow's clever invention is only a temporary solution. How will this quiet little girl make herself heard?

The 39 Clues Book Seven: The Viper's Nest by Peter Lerangis

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It's no longer a game. The body count is rising. Shaken by recent events, Amy and Dan flee to a distant land and trace the footsteps of their most formidable ancestor yet: a military leader of mythic proportions. Yet just as the siblings begin to master the art of ancient warfare, they confront a dangerous enemy that can't be felled with a sword: the truth. With the stakes higher than ever, Amy and Dan uncover something so devastating it changes everything - the secret of their family branch.

Bartleby Speaks! By Robin Cruise, illustrated by Kevin Hawkes

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As he grows from infancy to three- years of age, Bartleby Huddle remains quiet, not speaking a word, until the day Grampy Huddle arrives and discovers the solution.

Kiki's Blankie by Janie Bynum

Kiki takes her blankie everywhere with her. It lets her do anything! So what will Kiki do when it blows away? Will she be strong enough to rescue it all on her own?

The Great Doughnut Parade by Rebecca Bond

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Fanciful, elegant paintings and cheerful cumulative rhymes combine to create a classic, timeless read- aloud. Just where is small Billy going? Why does he have a doughnut tied to his belt? Does he know he is being followed by, first, a hen (with a cluck, cluck, cluck), then a cat (all quiet and slinky), and, farther down Main Street, a band...and firemen? Then sign painters...brick layers...even cloud catchers! Author/illustrator Rebecca Bond reveals the truly marvelous things that can happen when a doughnut is tied up with string.

Bone Handbook by Jeff Smith

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This fun, fact- filled guide to all things Bone features interviews with author Jeff Smith and with colorist Steve Hamaker and showcases fantastic cover art from the original comics. With a time line of events, character descriptions, and a host of other tidbits for fans of all ages, this handbook is packed with humor and trivia, making it an essential companion to the mega- successful Bone series.

The Delicious Bug by Janet Perlman

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A struggle between two chameleons over one delicious bug highlights the importance of peacefully resolving conflict.

Flabby Cat and Slobby Dog by Jeanne Willis, illustrated by tony Ross

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Flabby Cat and Slobby Dog were very lazy. They ate and ate and ate. They drank and drank and drank. And they slept and slept and slept. But when they woke up, they were most uncomfortable. The sofa had shrunk! Or so they liked to think!

Chance by Dian Curtis Regan, illustrated by Dee Huxley

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Unhappy at home, a newborn baby packs up his blankey and other prized possessions, leaves the farm, and spends a year visiting and learning from bears, monkeys, sea lions, and other creatures.

Gunnerkrigg Court Vol. 1: Orientation by Thomas Siddell

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Antimony Carver is a precocious and preternaturally self- possessed young girl starting her first year of school at gloomy Gunnerkrigg Court, a very British boarding school that has robots running around along side body- snatching demons, forest gods, and the odd mythical creature. The opening volume in the series follows Antimony through her orientation year: the people she meets, the strange things that happen, and the things she causes to happen as she and her new friend, Kat, unravel the mysteries of the Court and deal with the everyday adventures of growing up. Tom Siddell's popular and award- winning webcomic is here collected in print for the first time.

M is for Mountie: An RCMP Alphabet by Polly Horvath, illustrated by Lorna Bennett

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From the pageantry of the Musical Ride to the movie- star good looks of the fictional Dudley Do- Right, the image of the handsome and stalwart Mountie has long been a part of popular North American culture. But there's much more to being a member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police than wearing a red coat. It's an important career in law enforcement and public service. In M is for Mountie: An RCMP Alphabet, award- winning author Polly Horvath explains the proud traditions and important work of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.

The Kid's Book of Black Canadian History by Rosemary Sadlier, illustrated by Wang Qijun

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From the first Black person who came to Canada about 400 years ago to the most recent wave of African immigrants, Black Canadians have played an important role in our country's history. In this informative overview, kids will discover the inspiring stories and events of a people who fought oppression as they searched for a place to call their own.