Clip-Clop by Nicola Smee

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Every child adores getting twirled and tossed by Mommy and Daddy. Again! Again, they squeal. That's the rapturous joy Nicola Smee captures, in simple, rhythmic text and charming pictures. One after the other, a group of barnyard friends climb aboard Mr. Horse for a ride. Faster, they beg, …faster! But will “faster lead to disaster?

The Fish Who Cried Wolf by Julia Donaldson, illustrated by Axel Sheffler

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Tiddler is late to school every day, and he always has an elaborate excuse for his teacher. One day, as Tiddler is thinking up his next story, a net sweeps him up and hauls him far away from his school. How will Tiddler find his way home? All he has to do is follow the trail of his biggest, fishiest story yet! For every parent or teacher who knows the boundless creativity of a perpetually late child, this book shows how telling excuses can turn into telling stories to be shared with friends and family.

Baby Happy, Baby Sad by Leslie Patricelli

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A towering ice- cream cone makes Baby happy. But when that delectable treat goes splat, it makes Baby sad. And how quickly happy turns to sad when a favourite red balloon flies away! Even the littlest listeners will relate to this playful look at a pair ofemotions that are part of every baby's day.

Alex Rider The Gadgets: Blueprints and Complete Technical Data by Anthony Horowitz

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Brings to life the gadgets like never before with detailed descriptions of how each gadget works, including specific Alex Rider Adventure references. A fun stepping stone for fans eagerly awaiting the new Alex Rider novel.

Hooray for Fish! By Lucy Cousins

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Paddle along with Little Fish on a mesmerizing underwater tour of friends spotty and stripy, happy and gripy, hairy and scary, even curly whirly and twisty twirly. From the creator of Maisy comes an eye popping picture book that is sure to have little ones joiningthe chorus: Hooray for fish!

Hey Mr. Choo-Choo, Where are You Going? By Susan Wickberg, illustrated by Yumi Heo

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This busy train is really going places! He has people and cargo to carry past cities and towns, through a tunnel, across bridges, and up and down hills as he click- clack- clicks all the way to a favourite destination at the sea shore! With rhythmic verse that perfectly echoes the chugging of atrain and whimsical paintings showing the various landscapes along the way, the youngest kids will be eager to take a ride with charming Mr. Choo-choo.

Airplanes Soaring! Turning! Diving! By Patricia Hubbell, illustrated by Megan Halsey and Sean Addy

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Patricia Hubbell introduces the fourth installment to her popular series featuring "things that go!" Sean Addy and Megan Halsey portray a variety of airplanes using vibrant clip art, etchings, and original drawings. Perfect for anyone wholoves flying machines!

Dinosaur Sleepover by Pamela Duncan Edwards, illustrated by Deborah Allwright

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Spending the night away from home can be a daunting prospect and Dinosaur is so anxious that he invents many reasons as to why he can't go: his family will miss him, he won't have his toothbrush or his clean pajamas, and he can't possibly sleep without his teddy! But his little boy helps Dinosaur overcome his fears, and together they discover just how much fun a sleepover can be.

Mad at Mommy by Komako Sakai

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Little Bunny is really mad at his mommy. She sleeps too late. She talks too much. She watches her silly grown- up shows instead of cartoons. And she gets mad for no reason- like just a few little soap bubbles on the floor. It's time for Little Bunny to speak out! And time for a hug later on. With the charming illustrations and spot- on understanding of young children's thinking that distinguished The Snow Day, Komako Sakai brings us a really angry - and ultimately sweet - new story.

One, Two, Buckle My Shoe by Jane Cabrera

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One, two, buckle my shoe! Three four, run out the door... and pick up this delightful rendition of the beloved nursery rhyme. In this counting picture book it's the little Pigs' birthday; and Rabbit, Little Chicks, and Mommy Hen prepare a yummy surprise. All of the pigs are waiting for the party to begin, but where can those naughty Little Chicks be? Planning a very silly surprise entrance! Young childen will have fun aplenty as they count from 1 to 20 in this cheerful sing- along nursery rhyme awash with Cabrera's vibrant art.

Roar! A Noisy Counting Book by Pamela Duncan Edwards, illustrated by Henry Cole

A young lion counts his way across the African plains.

Chaucer’s First Winter by Stephen Krensky, illustrated by Henry Cole

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Chaucer knows that bears are supposed to sleep through the winter. But it's much more fun to stay up and play! Chaucer's first winter is full of snowball fights, sledding, skating, and all of the most exciting parts of winter. Bringing together the talents of Stephen Krensy and Henry Cole, this picture book celebrates winter and friendship, and is sure to be a hit year round.

What Will Fat Cat Sit On? By Jan Thomas

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What will Fat Cat sit on? The pig? (Oink!) The chicken? (Cluck!) How about the dog? (Grrrr.) Everyone in this bumbling animal gang (understandably) hopes the victim will be someone else! Leave it to Mouse to come up with a brilliant solution that satisfies everyone, even Fat Cat himself. Filled with hilarious asides and an interactive question- answer format, this irreverent young picture book will delight toddlers who love to shout "NO!"

Probably my son's favourite book.

Too Busy Marco by Roz Chast

Marco has too much to do to go to bed. There are things to invent and skateboards to ride! He is simply much too busy to put on his pjs and brush his beak... but life is unfair.

Bear in Underwear by Todd H Doodler

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Best- selling pop artist Todd Goldman makes his Blue Apple Books debut with this zany story about a bear, a backpack filled with underwear, and a group of furry friends who cheer him on. Readers of all ages will love Goldman's bold, comic illustrations, and the printed fabric "tighty-whities" on the book's cover will have young readers squealing with delight.

Sneezenesia by Deb Lucke

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Once there was a boy who sneezed so hard, he forgot his own name. Then he sneezed again, and he forgot where he was, and who his mom was, and a whole bunch of other important stuff. Pretty soon he'd sneezed out everything he learned the entire year. ACHOO!... and spelling, math, and all the U.S. presidents came flying out of his nose. And things just got worse from there.... Humorous, understated text and outrageous, vividly coloured illustrations tell how the boy gets everything he's forgotten back into his head where it belongs, making for a tale that is truly sneezesational.

Magnificent Twelve Series, Book 1: The Call by Michael Grant

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Twelve- year- old Mack MacAvoy suffers from a serious case of mediumness. Medium looks. Medium grades. Medium parents who barely notice him. With a list of phobias that could make anyone crazy, Mack never would have guessed that he is destined for a more- than- medium life. And then, one day, something incredibly strange happens to Mack. A three- thousand- year- old man named Grimluk appears in the boys' bathroom to deliver some startling news: Mack is one of the Magnificent Twelve, called the Magnifica in ancient times, whatever that means. An evil force is on its way, and it's up to Mack to track down eleven other twelve- year- olds in order to stop it. He must travel across the world to battle the wicked Pale Queen's dangerous daughter, Ereskigal - also known as Risky. But Risky sounds a little scary, and Mack doesn't want to be a hero. Will he answer the call? A laugh- out- loud story filled with excitement and magic, The Magnificent Twelve: The Call is the first book in bestselling author Michael Grant's hilarious new fantasy adventure series.

Friends (Mostly) by Barbara Joosse, illustrated by Tomaso Milian

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Henry and Ruby. Ruby and Henry. Best friends. (Most of the time.) They give the best gifts and know the best games and are the bestat keeping secrets. (Most of the time.) But even when Henry and Ruby don't get along, they know one thing: nothing is the same without your best friend. Henry and Ruby. Ruby and Henry. They belong together. All of the time.

In the Wild by David Elliott, illustrated by Holly Meade

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From the lion standing alone on the African savannah to the panda in a bamboo forest, from the rhinoceros with its boot- like face to the Arctic polar bear disappearing in the snow, the earth is full of curious and wonderful animals, each more extraordinary than the next. David Elliott's pithy, lyrical verseand Holly Meade's stunning woodcut and watercolor illustrations reveal a world of remarkable beauty and wonder - and offer anenticing introduction to both favorite animals and poetic forms.

C’mere, Boy! By Sharon Jennings, illustrated by Ashley Spires

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Dog wants his very own boy. Though Mama warns him that a boy takes a lot of work, Dog is determined to find the perfect boy for him. Dog's search takes him from the pooch spa to the mall to the park, but none of the boys smell quite right. Finally, in an unexpected place, a promising- looking boy appears. Will Dog be able to train him? C'mere, Boy! is a funny and fetching twist on the traditional "boy wants dog" story.

The Art Lesson by Tomie dePaola

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Little Tommy wants to be an artist and is dismayed that he must copy what the art teacher draws, until Mrs. Bowers shows Tommy how to be creative and stay within the "rules" at the same time.

Beka Cooper Book Three: Mastiff by Tamora Pierce

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The Legend of Beka Cooper gives Tamora Pierce's fans exactly what they want - a smart and savvy heroine making a name for herself on the mean streets of Tortall's Lower City - while offering plenty of appeal for new readers as well.

Stella Louella’s Runaway Book by Lisa Campbell Ernst

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Studious Stella Louella is frantic trying to find her missing library book and return it by the due date. She ends up visiting everyone in town, including the people at the fix- it shop and diner, the police officer, the scouts, and everyone in between.

Highway of Heroes by Kathy Stinson

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A young boy has lost his father, a soldier killed in action overseas. He and his mother travel the stretch of Highway 401 between Trenton and Toronto, called the Highway of Heroes, marking the route of fallen soldiers who return to Canada. This photographic picture book pays tribute to the sacrifices of those Canadian men and women in our armed forces and their families,while highlighting the remarkable patriotism of Canadian citizens who honour them.

The Mighty Tim Horton by Mike Leonetti, illustrated by Greg Banning

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A young boy improves his hockey game with a little help from his idol, Tim Horton.
Trevor is a defenseman who loves to use his size in his game - sometimes a little too much. He's taking needless penalties, costing his team the wins they need to advance. He hates letting them down, but he doesn't know how to change his game.
As the Leafs head for the Cup in the 1961-62 season, he follows the plays of his hockey hero - Tim Horton - for inspiration. Horton is a big defenseman too, but he uses his size wisely. One day, through a lucky coincidence, Trevor comes face to face with Tim Horton, and finds the nerve to ask him for some tips. Now, armed with some sound advice, he returns to his hockey team determined to rein in his temper and play a better game. And what agame it is! Trevor helps his team on to victory just as the Leafs hoist their newly won Stanley Cup - with a winning goal assisted bynone other than Tim Horton!

The Red Scarf by Anne Villeneuve

One day, a taxi driver finds a red scarf left behind in his cab by a customer. Determined to find the scarf's owner, the cabbie unknowingly walks into a world filled with strange characters: a friendly lizard, a mischievous bear, a fearsome lion and his tamer, a daredevil, and a mysterious magician. Before he knows it, the cabbie becomes part of the show. Young readers will relish this almost wordless picture book about a seemingly ordinary day, which quickly turns into an extraordinary adventure.

Ish by Peter H Reynolds

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Drawing is what Ramon does. It's what makes him happy. But in one split second, all that changes. A single reckless remark by Ramon's older brother, Leon, turns Ramon's carefree sketches into joyless struggles. Luckily for Ramon, though, his little sister, Marisol, sees the world differently. She opens his eyes to something a lot more valuable than getting things just "right". Combining the spareness of fable with the potency of parable, Peter Reynolds shines a bright beam of light on the need to kindle andtend our creative flames with care.

Edward and the Eureka Lucky Wish Company by Barbara Todd, illustrated by Patricia Storms

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Edward wishes he could fly. But no matter how much he adjusts and re- adjusts the splurchler and turbo- twirler on his Skyhopper 2000, he can't get off the ground. Imagine Edward's thrill when he gets a coupon for not just one, but three wishes. Edward makes a wish that his Skyhopper could fly. And there it goes - Boing! Sproing! Z-z-ooom! - without him. Things really start to lurch out of control when his mother tells him to clean his room. Edward wishes that he didn't have to! After a monster gobbles up the contents of his room until there's nothing left to clean, Edward is determined to be more careful with his last wish. Wishes, like flying, should not be taken lightly. Will Edward ever figure out what he really wants to wish for?

Carl’s Birthday by Alexandra Day

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Happy birthday, Carl! But can Mom surprise him? No way. As hard as Mom tries, Madeleine and her canine babysitter extraordinaire are hot on her trail, tasting the party punch, peeking at presents, and adding some of their own favourite decorations.

What’s That Noise? By Michele Lemieux

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Brown Bear pursues a noise he hears and finally realizes its source just as sleep overtakes him and his winter nap begins.

Zeus: King of the Gods by George O’Connor

George O'Connor is a Greek mythology buff and a classic superhero comics fan, and he's out to remind us how much our pantheon of superheroes (Superman, Batman, the X-Men, etc) owes to mankind's original superheroes: the Greek pantheon. In Olympians, O'Connor draws from primary documents to reconstruct and retell classic Greek myths. But these stories aren't sedate, scholarly works. They're action- packed, fast- paced, high- drama adventures, with monsters, romance, and not a few huge explosions. O'Connor's vibrant, kinetic art brings ancient tales to undeniable life, in a perfect fusion of super- hero aesthetics and ancient Greek mythology.

Volume 1 of Olympians, Zeus: King of the Gods, introduces readers to the ruler of the Olympian Pantheon, telling his story from his boyhood to his ascendance to supreme power.

Jump, Frog, Jump! By Robert Kalan, illustrated by Byron Barton

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"This is the turtle that slid into the pond and ate the snakethat dropped from a branch and swallowed the fish that swam after the frog - JUMP, FROG, JUMP!" This infectious cumulative tale will soon have the young frogs you know jumping and chanting with joy.

Wow! Said the Owl by Tim Hopgood

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At night, when we are feeling tired and ready for bed, owls are just waking up. But one curious little owl decides to stay awake all day, instead of all night, and discovers a world bursting with colour! Yet when the night- time comes around again, the stars above her head are still the most beautiful of all.

No Two Snowflakes by Sheree Fitch, illustrated by Janet Wilson

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"What is snow?" Araba, a Ghanaian child, asks her Canadian pen pal. The response unfolds as a letter in poetry, rich in lyricism and in what author Sheree Fitch would call "lip slipperiness." Janet Wilson's glowing pastel illustrations revel in all the sensory experiences, the colour, associated with the cold white stuff. Through the asking and the telling, two children reach halfwayaround the world and touch one another.

Shadow by Suzy Lee

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A dark attic. A light bulb. An imaginative little girl. Internationally acclaimed artist Lee uses these simple elements to create a visual tour de force that perfectly captures the joy of creative play and celebrates the power of imagination.

The Girl Who Hated Books by Manjusha Pawagi, illustrated by Leanne Franson

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"There were books in dressers and drawersand desks, in closets and cupboards and chests. There were books onthe sofa and books on the stairs..." And Meena hates all of them, as does her cat Max, who is shakily balanced on a giant stack of them. As Meena tries to rescue Max, the books come crashing down, freeinga wonderland of characters and animals who take Meena on a fanciful and funny romp through the magic of reading.

Cookies: Bite Size Life Lessons by Amy Krouse Rosenthal, illustrated by Jane Dyer

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Everyone knows cookies taste good, but these cookies also have something good to say. Open this delectable book to any page and you will find out something about life. Cookies: Bite- Size Life Lessons is a new kind of dictionary, one that defines mysteries such as "fair" and "unfair" and what it really means to "cooperate". The book is by turns clever, honest, inspirational, and whimsical. Go ahead, take a bite!

The Game of Sunken Places by M. T. Anderson

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From the award- winning author of Feed and Octavian Nothing comes a fantastic, fun, and funny middle- grade adventure. When Brian and Gregory go to stay at a distant relative's strange manse, they stumble upon a board game that mirrors a greater game in which they have suddenly became players.