Feeding the Sheep by Leda Schubert, illustrated by Andrea U’Ren

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In pictures and rhythmic text, a mother relates to her daughter all the steps involved in making her a snug, wooly sweater, starting at the very beginning with feeding the sheep.

Bed Hogs by Kelly DiPucchio, illustrated by Howard Fine

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"I'm squished! I'm squashed! I'm buried in this heap! You're hoggin' up my space in bed. I'll never get to sleep!" This irresistible read- aloud is sure to be a hit with little bed hogs and their sleep- deprived parents. Kelly DiPucchio grew up on a small farm, where her family raised horses, chickens, ducks, rabbits, and goats - but no hogs!

Remembering Crystal by Sebastian Loth

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Crystal had lived in the garden for many years. She was growing old. Zelda was just starting out in life. They were best friends. They read books together. They took trips together. And they talked about everything. But one day Crystal was not in the garden. She had died. In this gentle story, children learn, with Zelda, that true friendship is a gift that doesn't die.

The Day the Dog Dressed Like Dad by Tom Amico, illustrated by James Proimos

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One morning the dog comes down the stairs dressed exactly like dad. He does a pretty good job, too, although he does have a more canine way of doing things. But it makes for an interesting day for the rest of the family.

A Perfect Father’s Day by Eve Bunting, illustrated by Susan Meddaugh

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"I'm taking you out for Father's Day," Susie tells Dad. "First we'll go for lunch." "Good," Dad says. "May I drive?" "Certainly," Susie says. She chooses the restaurant, and pretty soon Dad can see that she's filled this special day with treats - treats for both of them! When they get back home, Mom's final surprise (that isn't really a surprise at all) is a perfect ending for the perfect day.

Mama Cat has Three Kittens by Denise Fleming

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Mama Cat has three kittens, Fluffy, Skinny, and Boris. Whatever Mama Cat does, Fluffy and Skinny are right behind, climbing the wall, digging in the sand, chasing leaves. All Boris seems to do is nap. Will he ever wake up and join the fun?

Whose Shoes? A Shoe for Every Job by Stephen R Swinburne

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People work in various jobs. Very often, clothes fit the job. The right shoes, for example, can make a job easier or safer. There is the right shoe for every job. Swinburne explores various occupations through a simple, lively text and bright, colorful photographs. The book includes a guessing game that invites young readers to guess which shoes matches which job.

Lunch by Denise Flemming

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It's time for lunch, and one little mouse is famished! In fact, he's so hungry that once he starts eating, he can't stop. He sinks his teeth into a crisp, white turnip, gobbles up some orange carrots, devours an ear of yellow corn, then tosses back some tender green peas. He's full, but this mouse keeps on munching until his bulging belly won't hold another bite.

Inch by Inch by Leo Lionni

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In this classic book, a winsome, winning inchworm is proud of his ability to measure anything under the sun.

Sheep Trick or Treat by Nancy Shaw, illustrated by Margot Apple

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What will happen when the sheep go trick- or- treating? Could there be wolves lurking in the woods, hoping to catch the sheep as they head home? This lively, funny story is a real treat for fans of this adventuresome flock.

Sheep Blast Off! By Nancy Shaw, illustrated by Margot Apple

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When a mysterious spacecraft lands in a nearby pasture, the lovable, blundering sheep get in gear for the ride of their lives! Unfortunately, these sheep don't know the first thing about piloting a spaceship... but there may be someone else on board who does! Readers will have a blast with Nancy Shaw's clever rhymes and Margot Apple's hilarious illustrations in this latest Sheep adventure

I Can't Keep My Own Secrets: Six Word Memoirs by Teens Famous and Obscure edited by Smith Magazine

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True tales of love, loss, good friends, and bad hair days filled Not Quite What I Was Planning, the New York Times bestselling first book in the Six-Word Memoir series - and an international phenomenon. Some of the most compelling were by teens, so now SMITH Magazine has compiled a book written entirely by these bold, brash truth- tellers. From cancer to creativity, prom dates to promiscuity, and breaking hearts to breaking laws, the memoirs in this collection reveal that often the youngest writers have the most fascinating stories to tell.

The Wide-Awake Princess by E. D. Baker

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In this new stand- alone fairy tale, Princess Annie is the younger sister to Gwen, the princess destined to be Sleeping Beauty. When Gwennie pricks her finger and the whole castle falls asleep, only Annie is awake, and only Annie- blessed (or cursed?) with being impervious to magic- can venture out beyond the rose- covered hedge for help. She must find Gwen's true love to kiss her awake.

Sody Salleratus by Aubrey Davis, illustrated by Alan and Lea Daniel

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A simple trip to the store for a box of sody salleratus (baking soda) turns into a disappearing act for a boy, a girl, an old man and an old woman. It's all up to a little squirrel — who's determined to have biscuits for supper — to discover their fate and rescue them. The simple plot, filled with lots of repetition and fun- to- repeat sounds, is perfect for reading aloud. Exuberant illustrations by Alan and Lea Daniel leap off the page, adding hilarious details that enhance this lively retelling of the traditional tale.

Rescue Bunnies by Doreen Cronin, illustrated by Scott Menchin

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Newbie is a Rescue Bunny trainee. She has passed the Physical Fitness Test. She has passed the Emergency Rescue Roping Test. She has even passed the Blind Taste Test. Now it's time for the toughest Rescue Bunny test of all... the Field Test! It involves a scared giraffe in a sinking mud hole, some hungry hyenas, and dance moves that sneak up on you. Will Newbie have what it takes? The right stuff? Can she handle the truth? One thing is for sure...she will have you at hello.

Ella Kazoo will not Brush Her Hair by Lee Fox, illustrated by Jennifer Plecas

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Ella Kazoo would rather do anything than brush her hair, especially when she could be skipping in the rain and dancing in the sunshine instead. As her hair grows from bad to worse, soon it's out of control Something must be done to tame her wild locks, and although it's no easy task, Ella and her mother find a solution that makes them both happy. Riotously demonstrating the daily battle of wills that all parents and daughters are familiar with, this pitch- perfect text captures Ella's contagious energy and reminds readers that almost every problem has a solution.

Another Book About Design: Complicated Doesn't Make it Bad by Mark Conyca

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In A Book About Design, Mark Gonyea taught us why a complicated design does not necessarily mean a good design. Now he's back in super- heroic form to demonstrate that the beauty of "complicated" can be found in its underlying simplicity. Mesmerizing to look at and easy to understand, this book breaks down more design concepts and lets you see through the eyes of a graphic designer.

A Book About Design: Complicated Doesn’t Make it Good by Mark Gonyea

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A Book About Design: Complicated Doesn't Make It Good takes a most creative approach to introducing young (and not- so- young) readers to the fundamental elements of design. Using simple shapes, lines, and a sense of humor, this book explains why complicated doesn't make it good - and why that matters. Mark Gonyea opens up the world of design and makes it accessible to young artists and non- artists alike.

Bogbrush the Barbarian by Howard Whitehouse, illustrated by Bill Slavin

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Bogbrush, grandson of the fabled Bumrash, is a mighty warrior from the frozen north. He is a giant of a lad, with rippling muscles and a powerful sword- arm. He wears chain- mail underwear and a helmet with really big horns. Unfortunately, he's also very stupid. Mistaking- the- family- cow- for- a- monster kind of stupid. With his new- found friends, Sneaky and Diptheria, by his side, Bogbrush is determined to seek his fortune and become the one true king of Scrofula, a city in the south. Along the way, our hero must try to outsmart tricksters, bandits, magicians and tiny ape- men - none of which is easy to do when you're three buckets short of a cartload!

A Bear and His Boy by Sean Bryan, illustrations by Tom Murphy

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When a bear named Mack wakes up with a boy on his back, we know instantly that we're back in the droll and sweetly wacky world created by Sean Bryan and Tom Murphy in their first two highly successful picture books about a bunny- wearing boy and his sister Claire, who wakes up with a gator on her hair. Like A Boy and His Bunny and A Girl and Her Gator, this new picture book will entertain young children and their parents, and put smiles on the faces of their grandparents too.

A Boy and His Bunny by Sean Bryan, illustrated by Tom Murphy

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This charming, fun- filled book about a boy and his special friend - a big- eared, wet- nosed bunny on top of his head - is a humorous way to show kids that being different can be a lot of fun.

Read to Tiger by S J Fore, illustrated by R W Alley

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A little boy who wants to read his book keeps being distracted by a tiger who is busy chomping on gum, growling, and practicing karate kicks.

Zen Ghosts by Jon J Muth

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On Halloween, Stillwater the panda, who dons a spooky costume and mask, promises his friends Addy, Michael, and Karl a spine- tingling ghost story to be told by a mysterious storyteller. The storyteller - who looks remarkably like Stillwater - tells the children an unforgettable ancient Zen story about a girl named Senjo who hopes to marry Ochu, the boy next door. But Senjo's parents have different plans for her future. The story of Senjo was originally written down by a Chinese Buddhist Monk Master named Wu- men Hui- hai in the early 13th Century. This type of story, called a Koan, is used by students of Zen to attain enlightenment. It provokes thought and conversation - yet has no concrete answers. With Zen Ghosts, Muth has once again presented an original, beautifully crafted story, perfect for Hallowe'en - or any time.

Tubby by Leslie Patricelli

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It's time for a bath! Whee! And Baby obliges as only he can, playing with bubbles (and using them to make facial disguises from Santa's beard to bunny ears), imitating a motorboat, and letting Mommy wash his single hair. And what would tubby time be without running away naked and shiny clean - only to be scooped up and tickled? A beloved bedtime ritual takes on new joy in Leslie Patricelli's bright artwork, exuberant language, and simple, familiar scenes.

Pharoah's Boat by David Weitzman

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With poetic language and striking illustrations, Weitzman tells the story of how one of the greatest boats of ancient Egypt came to be built - and built again. In the shadow of the Great Pyramid at Giza, the most skilled shipwrights in all of Egypt are building an enormous vessel that will transport Cheops, the mighty pharaoh, across the winding waterway and into a new world. Pharaohs boat will be a wonder to behold, and well prepared for the voyage ahead. But no one, not even the Egyptian king himself, could have imagined just where the journey of Pharaohs boat would ultimately lead.

City Colors by Zoran Milich

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Color has the power to inspire and delight. The playful photographs here invite youngsters on an international urban journey with color as their guide — from London's famous red double-deckers to New York City's shiny black limousines to Rio de Janeiro's multicolored playgrounds. The ten colors featured are each clearly presented in a main photograph and in a smaller focus image.

Ender’s Game: Command School by Orson Scott Card, Christopher Yost, et al

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The second volume of New York Times bestseller Orson Scott Card's sci-fi epic! Ender Wiggin may be the only hope that humanity has against an alien race that threatens Earth with annihilation. He's been given his own army, and now commands 40 soldiers in a series of war games in preparation for invasion... and he's only nine years old! The classic sci- fi story heads to its incredible conclusion as Ender takes control of Dragon Army. But Ender is quickly realizing that the aliens may not be his true enemy in Battle School... his Teachers are!

Ender's Game: War of Gifts by Jake Black and Aaron Johnston, illustrated by Timothy Green and Pasqual Ferry

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Collecting four exciting stories in the Ender's Game universe! First up is a tale starring Ender's two younger siblings. When Valentine learns of an injustice in her school, she wants to fight it. Enter Peter, who guides his sister through the process of nonviolent influence, and sets the ball rolling for his plans to one day rule the world. Next, in War of Gifts, Zeck Morgan causes an uproar when he sees another student celebrating Christmas - seemingly violating Battle School's rules against religious practice. Then, Mazer Rackham, the only man ever to defeat the Formics, takes on a new enemy... the International Fleet itself! All this and more! Includes Ender's Game: Recruiting Valentine, War of Gifts, and Mazer in Prison.

Ender’s Shadow: Command School by Orson Scott Card et al.

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The companion series to New York Times bestseller Orson Scott Card's award-winning novel Ender's Game! With time running out for the human race, Bean is assigned to Dragon army under the command of the legendary Ender Wiggin. But their relationship is a bruising clash of egos and agendas from the start - and it only gets worse when Dragon face their first battle.

Ender’s Game: Battle School by Orson Scott Card, Christopher Yost, et al.

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There's a war coming. The same aliens who almost destroyed Earth once are coming back to get the whole job done this time. But we aren't going to just sit and die. The international military is taking our best and brightest to mold them into the finest military minds ever - and they're taking them young. 8- year- old Ender Wiggin is the best they've ever found. Can he save the Earth? Can he survive Battle School and the game that they will force him to play? The legendary sci- fi epic by New York Times Bestseller Orson Scott Card comes to comics, courtesy of hot writer Christopher Yost (X-Force) and superstar Pasqual Ferry!

Dog and Bear: Three to get Ready by Laura Vaccaro Seeger

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Uh- oh. Bear's head is stuck in a bucket. Oh, my. Oh, no. Fortunately Bear's good friend Dog is there to rescue him. Dog pulls, and he pulls, and he pulls - and still that bucket stays stuck. Things get sillier from there, as these two great friends get themselves into and out of tricky situations involving a very bouncy bed and a very messy room.

The Time Book: A Brief History from Lunar Calendars to Atomic Clocks by Martin Jenkins, illustrated by Richard Holland

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What is time? Why does it fl y when we're having fun? When did we start keeping track of it - and why do we measure it in such bizarre ways? Explore these and many other timely questions, such as how the first calendars and clocks were invented, why February is such an odd month, and what strange and wonderful things Einstein discovered about the nature of time itself. Martin Jenkins's clear, conversational narrative on the history of timekeeping combines with Richard Holland's quirky mixed-media collages for a compelling look at that mysterious thing we call time.

Mrs. McNosh and the Great Big Squash by Sarah Weeks, illustrated by Nadine Bernard Westcott

Mrs. McNosh is gardening but, as usual, nothing goes quite right for Mrs. McNosh!

Oh My Gosh, Mrs. McNosh! By Sarah Weeks, illustrated by Nadine Bernard Westcott

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One day as Mrs. McNosh is walking her dog, George, a mischievous little squirrel crosses their path. Suddenly, George breaks free from his leash and wreaks havoc everywhere he goes! How will Mrs. McNosh ever catch him?

The Megasaurus by Thomas Weck and Peter Weck, illustrated by Len DiSalvo

The tiny bears of Beandom are under attack from a big, scary monster who loves to eat them! Naturally the king calls his wisest advisers to him to solve the problem. Can they do it?
An excellent story of small creatures facing a BIG problem.

Mother's Day by Anne Rockwell, illustrated by Lizzy Rockwell

Everyone has a different family and does something different for Mother's Day. What will you be doing?

On My Very First School Day I Met...by Normal Stiles, illustrated by Bill Mayer

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Every child faces that first day of school where the unknown beckons. To lighten the event and to delight young readers comes this hilarious book about a child who meets the strangest and silliest characters in the on the very first day of school. Sure to elicit cries of "More!" All the witty rhymes by former Sesame Street head writer Norman Stiles and illustrated by Society of Illustrators Gold Medal winner Bill Mayer!

The Aliens are Coming by Colin McNaughton

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Moving at the speed of light and looking for a fight, the aliens are back - but this time they're coming to Earth to conquer the human race! With his zany rhymes and sidesplitting illustrations, the creator of Captain Abdul knows how to keep kids in stitches - especially when they peer into a mirror board and discover that Earth has a surprising secret weapon.

Amulet Book 3: The Cloud Searchers by Kazu Kibuishi

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In the third installment of the thrilling Amulet series, Emily, Navin, and the gang charter an airship and set off in search of Cielis, a mythical city believed to be located on an island high above the clouds. The mysterious Leon Redbeard is their guide, and there's a surprising new addition to the crew: the Elf King's son, Trellis. But is he ally or enemy? And will Emily ever be able to trust the voice of the Amulet?

Zoom! Zoom! Zoom! I’m Off to the Moon! By Dan Yaccarino

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A little boy boards his red rocket for a trip to the moon & back.

George's Antlers by Bruno St-Aubin

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George the moose and all his friends are forced to flee their homes when a forest fire destroys the woodland. George wonders if he'll ever see them again. Then, one by one, they get reunited and George offers them shelter in his antlers. Little by little, the load gets heavier. But someone is missing - George's special friend, Ruby. Will she show up? And will he be able to take on one more guest?

Silverfin the Graphic Novel by Charlie Higson

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It's James Bond's first day at Eton, and already he's met his first enemy. This is the start of an adventure that will take him from the school playing fields to the remote shores of Loch Silverfin and a terrifying discovery that threatens to unleash a new breed of warfare.

Pigs Aplenty, Pigs Galore! By David McPhail

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One minute, the narrator is quietly reading. The next, pigs are descending on his house - and head - in every imaginable getup, by every available means, from every possible place. The pages of this ALA Notable book burst with some of McPhail's most mischievous art ever.

Captain Small Pig by Martin Waddell and Susan Varley

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This is a quietly charming story with evocative illustrations. "I'm Captain Commander!" Small Pig said. "Aye-Aye, Captain Small Pig!" yawned Old Goat. "You are in charge of this boat!" But Small Pig soon tires of rowing and falls asleep, and before they know it, the boat is drifting across the lake, and grumpy Turkey is in for a soaking! Martin Waddell, award- winning author of Can't You Sleep, Little Bear? perfectly captures the magic of a day out.

Tiger and Turtle by James Rumford

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Tiger says he saw the flower first, but Turtle disagrees. Through pages of glorious color, Tiger and Turtle continue their argument. They're worthy opponents... as a tiger's claws could not harm a turtle's shell any more than a turtle's feet could outrun a tiger's. The battle intensifies, as does the artist's palette: from golds to fiery reds to luxuriant blues, as the two resolve their conflict and become
friends.

Little Owl Lost by Chris Haughton

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Uh-oh! Little Owl has fallen from his nest and landed with a whump on the ground. Now he is lost, and his mommy is nowhere to be seen! With the earnest help of his new friend Squirrel, Little Owl goes in search of animals that fit his description of Mommy Owl. But while some are big (like a bear) or have pointy ears (like a bunny) or prominent eyes (like a frog), none of them have all the features that make up his mommy. Where could she be? A cast of adorable forest critters in neon- bright hues will engage little readers right up to the story's comforting, gently wry conclusion.