Guinea Pig Pet Shop Private Eye Book 1: Hamster and Cheese by Colleen AF Venable, illustrated b Stephanie Yue

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There's a sandwich thief in Mr. Venezi's pet shop, and everyone is a suspect, from the chinchillas to the goldfish. Never fear! The world's fluffiest detective on the case: Sasspants, PI(G). By day, Sasspants is your average book- loving, gizmo- inventing guinea pig. By night she solves pet shop mysteries with the help of her sidekick, Hamisher the hamster. Our furry little heroes will stop at nothing to find the sandwich thief! This is the first book in the Guinea PIG, Pet Shop Private Eye series.

Irena Sendler and the Children of the Warsaw Ghetto by Susan Goldman Rubin, illustrated by Bill Farnsworth

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Irena Sendler was a Polish scoial worker who helped spirit more than four hundred Jewish children out of the Warsaw Ghetto during World War II. Using toolboxes, ambulances, and false identities for the children, Sendler risked her life while defying the Nazis. An inspiring story of courage and compassion, this biography includes a list of resources, source notes, and an index.

Love Mouserella by David Ezra Stein

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Mouserella misses her grandmouse, so she writes her a letter. At first she can't think of anything to say, but once she starts, the news begins to flow - she found a cat whisker at the zoo, she taught her ladybug to fetch, she made shadow puppets with Dadmouse during a blackout - and just like that, the events of the past few days come to vivid life in her letter, as does her love for Grandmouse. Children will enjoy reading the story from top to bottom, like a real letter, and Mouserella's funny drawings and lively adventures will spark their imaginations and just might inspire them to start a correspondence of their own.

The Secret Science Alliance and the Copycat Crook by Eleanor Davis

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Julian Calendar thinks starting at a new school will mean he can shed his nerdy image, but then he meets Ben and Greta, two secret scientists like himself. The three form a secret club, complete with a high- tech lair. This graphic novel bursts with wacky inventions, harebrained schemes, and hilarious adventure.

Red Sled by Patricia Thomas, illustrated by Chris L Demarest

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A boy and his father lift one another's spirits by going sledding on a winter's night.

We are in a Book by Mo Willems

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In We Are in a Book! Gerald and Piggie discover the joy of being read. But what will happen when the book ends?!

Pigs Make me Sneeze by Mo Willems

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Gerald believes he is allergic to his best friend! Will he have to stay away from Piggie forever?

Happy Pig Day! by Mo Willems

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Piggie celebrates her favourite day of the year. Will Gerald the Elephant be included in the festivities? Using vocabulary that is perfect for beginning readers (and vetted by an early- learning specialist), Mo Willems has crafted a heartfelt story about celebrating the special occasions in life.

Lunch Lady and the Bake Sale Bandit by Jarrett J. Krosoczka

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The Breakfast Bunch is excited for the upcoming bake sale-and the best part is that it's raising money for an awesome field trip. But when all the snacks go missing, it's no laughing matter. Someone is sabotaging the bake sale. But why? Lunch Lady and the Breakfast Bunch are hot on the trail... one brownie crumb at a time.

Princess Super Kitty by Antoinette Portis

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Maggie likes being a kitty. But sometimes that's not enough. Sometimes a girl has to be super. One little girl transforms herself over and over in this inventive picture book from the bestselling author and illustrator of Not a Box, Antoinette Portis. Once again, Portis shows us that children make ordinary life fun using their imaginations.

Oh! If Only… by Michael Foreman

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"Oh! If only I had stayed home that day. If only I hadn't met that dog. If only he didn't want to play... " And so begins a remarkably funny chain of events as one young boy and a dog unwittingly cause greater havoc than either imagined possible!

Lemonade and Other Poems Squeezed from a Single Word by Bob Raczka, illustrated by Nancy Doniger

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Part anagram, part rebus, part riddle - these poems capture a scene from a child's daily life and present a puzzle to solve. Sometimes sweet and sometimes funny, but always clever, these poems are fun to read and even more fun for kids to write. Bob Raczka is a fresh, new voice in children's poetry who knows that fun and games can turn a poetry lesson into lemonade!

Picture a Tree by Barbara Reid

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In this gorgeous new picture book, Barbara Reid brings her vision, her craft, and her signature Plasticine artwork to the subject of trees. Each page is a celebration, and you will never look at trees in quite the same way again.

Big Brothers Don’t Take Naps by Louise Borden, illustrated by Emma Dodd

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Nicholas looks up to his big brother, James. James does all kinds of things that only older brothers can do - like write his name, read books, cross the street, and ride the school bus. But there's one thing James doesn't do: take a nap. Because big brothers don't take naps. James assures Nicholas that someday he'll be able to do all the things James does. And when the brothers begin to share a very special secret, it looks like that special day may be approaching very soon.

Caped by Darin Moiselle and Josh Lobis, et al

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"We save them! So they can save the day!" Think your boss is tough? Try working for a superhero! While your boss is out fighting crime, you get the pleasure of scheduling public appearances, getting the dry- cleaning done and keeping a tidy secret lair. Millions would kill to be a superhero's personal assistant like Jimmy Lohman. Unfortunately, he's not one of them. A story of capes, cowls and Blackberrys.

MOM (Mom Operating Manual) by Doreen Cronin and Laura Cornell

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From a powerhouse pair of picture book rock stars comes the ultimate guide for kids: How to handle Mom. Wickedly funny and acutely perceptive, this is a book that, basically, no one should be without.

I Don’t Want to be a Pea! By Ann Bonwill and Simon Rickerty

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Hugo is in no doubt as to what he and Bella should go as to the Hippo- Bird Fancy Dress Party. They will go as the princess and the pea and he will be the princess (of course!) leaving poor Bella to be the pea. Indignant, Bella refuses. She has a better suggestion - they will go as a mermaid on a rock and she will be the mermaid (of course!) leaving a huffy Hugo to be the rock. Hugo is not happy. But neither is Bella. They just can't decide on a costume and things reach a crisis when they both flounce off saying they don't want to go to the party at all. After time to consider, both Hugo and Bella calm down and (privately) both choose to dress as a pea as a gesture of making it all up to each other. So when they both arrive at the party as peas, Hugo and Bella announce proudly that they are "two peas in a pod, just as it should be" underlining the message of the book that friendship is all about give and take. With wonderfully absurd illustrations from new talent Simon Rickerty and a great read- aloud text, this is a made- for- sharing picture book.

The Adventures of Daniel Boom AKA Loud Boy: Mac Attack! By DJ Steinberg, illustrated by Brian Smith

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In this mouthwatering sequel, Eda Grossweiner is the distasteful lunch lady at Daniel's school who loves to serve gross glop. She is recruited by Kid- Rid Industries to brainwash kids into being polite and obedient - yuck! Once again, Daniel and his friends call upon their superpowers to confront the shady chef and save the world for the second hilarious time!

The Candy Bomber: The Story of the Berlin Airlift’s “Chocolate Pilot” by Michael O. Tunnell

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After World War II, the U.S. and Britain airlifted food and supplies into Russian- blockaded West Berlin. U.S. Air Force Lieutenant Gail Halvorsen knew the children of the city were suffering. To lift their spirits, he began dropping chocolate and gum by parachute. A remarkable true story full of history and heart.

The Sniffles for Bear by Bonny Becker, illustrated by Kady MacDonald Denton

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Bear has a terrible cold. In fact, Bear is quite sure that no one has ever been as sick as he is. So when Mouse comes tap, tap, tapping on his front door eager to make Bear "as good as new" by reading a sunny story, singing a rousing chorus and plinking a twangy tune on her banjo, the pitifully coughing Bear - growing weaker by the minute - is convinced that his tiny friend does not appreciate the gravity of the situation. Can there be any saving Bear from his certain demise? Welcome the world's most lovable curmudgeon and his endearing, unstoppable sidekick in a wry new comedy sure to have even red- eyed, sniffly- nosed readers rolling with laughter.

Nursery Rhyme Comics with introduction by Leonard S Marcus

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First Second is very proud to present Nursery Rhyme Comics. Featuring fifty classic nursery rhymes illustrated and interpreted in comics form by fifty of today's preeminent cartoonists and illustrators, this is a groundbreaking new entry into the canon of nursery rhymes treasuries. From New Yorker cartoonist Roz Chast's "There Was a Crooked Man" to Bad Kitty author Nick Bruel's "Three Little Kittens" to First Second's own Gene Yang's "Pat-a-Cake," this is a collection that will put a grin on your face from page one and keep it there. Each rhyme is one to three pages long, and simply paneled and lettered to ensure that the experience is completely accessible for the youngest of readers. Chock full of engaging full- colour artwork and favorite characters, this collection will be treasured by children for years to come.

Dinosaur vs. the Library by Bob Shea

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Dinosaur is going to one of his favorite places: the library! On the way, he invites his friends - a lonesome turtle, a sad owl and more - to roar along with him. But how will his roaring go over at the library? Has Dinosaur finally met his match in Storytime? By combining everyone's favorite feisty red dinosaur with a variety of animals and a celebration of reading, author- illustrator- designer Bob Shea has created another irresistable romp for toddlers and parents to enjoy together.

Gunnerkrigg Court Vol 2: Research by Thomas Siddell

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Annie and Kat begin their second year at Gunnerkrigg Court! Parts of Annie's past are revealed, as well as mysteries that tie back to the origins of the Court itself. Finding a secret tomb of ancient robots beneath Kat's workshop leads the two friends to question how they are linked to the mysterious ghost that attacked Annie the year before. And as a new Medium- In- Training, Annie is able to visit the powerful trickster god Coyote in Gillitie Forest, a visit that reveals more than she ever imagined!

It’s a Little Book by Lane Smith

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Now in diapers! For the youngest of readers who still prefer to chew on a book rather than read it, It's a Little Book asks what a book is for - Is it for chewing? Is it for wearing? - and answers the question in a warm and charming way. As funny and captivating as the bestselling It's a Book, It's a Little Book promises to delight a new generation of readers.

I am a Tyrannosaurus by Anna Grossnickle Hines

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In spare words and vibrant illustrations, a young child mimics the actions of several different dinosaurs as he imagines he is one of them. After each spread showing the boy pretending, readers turn the page to find each dinosaur the boy imagines. Anna Grossnickle Hines's ability to showcase a child's perspective makes I Am a Tyrannosaurus perfect for children who love dinosaurs.

Alcatraz versus the Shattered Lens by Brandon Sanderson

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Alcatraz Smedry, the boy with all the wrong talents, has a lot to prove and, as always, little time in which to do it! In bestselling adult fantasy writer Brandon Sanderson's final adventure in the series, will Alcatraz be able to keep Crystallia from crashing down?

Kitty Cat, Kitty Cat, Are You Going to Sleep? By Bill Martin Jr and Michael Sampson, illustrated by Laura J Bryant

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A young cat is distracted by many things while getting ready for bed at night.

Binky Under Pressure by Ashley Spires

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In Binky's third adventure, our intrepid, sometimes accident- prone, hero is shaken out of his routine when he's forced to contend with Gracie, a dainty striped foster kitty who comes to live at Binky's space station (aka his home at 42 Sentinel Parkway). Binky instantly resents the new arrival, whose cute face and perfect manners are downright annoying. Indeed, Gracie seems too perfect. So Binky decides to do some undercover investigating and discovers a shocking truth about the family guest. Soon Binky is thrust full- throttle into a situation that puts all his Space Cat skills to the ultimate test!

Ready for Anything by Keiko Kasza

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At first, Raccoon thought a picnic with his friend Duck sounded like fun, but he's having second thoughts. After all, picnics can be very dangerous. They might get attacked by bees, or fall into the river, or even run into a giant, fire- breathing dragon who lives in a cave! Yes, a picnic is a very bad idea indeed. Luckily, Duck knows that even though you can't plan for the unexpected, there's no reason to be afraid of it, because some surprises in life can be wonderful. A warm, funny tale for little worriers.

Biggest Bugs (life-size!) by George Beccaloni

From chapters.ca: Biggest Bugs Life-size is a veritable jump- off- the- page spectacle for bug enthusiasts. It is the first book to include colour photographs of 38 of the world's biggest, heaviest, longest and mightiest bugs reproduced at their actual size. Concise text gives all of the essential facts, including the bug's size, what it eats and who discovered it. Maps show where the bugs live.  The book's dramatic gatefold shows the world's longest bug - at 22-inches, the Chan's megastick is almost as long as an adult's arm. There is also the gargantuan cockroach, with the longest wingspan in the world, and the potentially pesky gigantea beefly, which is as big as a human eyeball. Even the names are big: giant hawker dragonfly, colossus earwig, giant tarantula hawk wasp, goliath bird- eating spider, Amazonian giant centipede, titan longhorn beetle.  Biggest Bugs Life- size shows the bugs as they are in real life, in brilliant colour and in enormous photographs that readers won't soon forget.

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Scaredy Squirrel has a Birthday Party by Melanie Watt

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Scaredy Squirrel is planning his own birthday party for one, but despite his detailed plans, things get out of control when the party animals arrive. When all his excessive plans are thrown up in the air like confetti, will Scaredy play dead and cancel? Or will he face the music?

Journey into the Deep: Discovering New Ocean Creatures by Rebecca L Johnson.

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The worlds oceans cover nearly 70 percent of the Earth's surface, yet these vast bodies of water remain the least explored and least understood ecosystems on the planet. Using the most innovative technologies available, scientists have discovered dozens of weird and wonderful new life forms that have never been seen before.

A Isn’t for Fox: An Isn’t Alphabet by Wendy Ulmer, illustrated by Laura Knorr

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Experts know that sometimes the best way to teach a child what something is is to teach him what it isn't. Educator Wendy Ulmer applies that principle in her jaunty, out- of- the- box alphabet, A isn't for Fox: An Isn't Alphabet. Running through the alphabet, beginning readers are given a letter and then told what the letter topic isn't.

The Inside Tree by Linda Smith, illustrated by David Parkins

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Mr. Potter lives all alone in his little house. And outside is a little yard with just enough room for one little tree. In fact, it's such a fine tree that good- hearted Mr. Potter feels bad that it stands there all alone in the yard while he stays warm by the fire inside the house. It doesn't seem right that the tree is never invited in. And so he decides to do just that. But what will happen when the tree grows and grows and grows and his little house stays exactly the same size?

Noah Webster: Weaver of Words by Pegi Deitz Shea, illustrated by Monica Vachula

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Best known for his dictionary masterpieces, Noah Webster was one of the most important patriots in post- Revolutionary times. He was the driving force behind universal education for all citizens, including slaves, females, and adult learners.

Wink: The Ninja who Wanted to Nap by J C Phillipps

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Wink the Nimble Ninja is the star of the Lucky Dragon Circus! But - yawn - being a circus performer is hard work and - yawn - Wink is tired. It is time, Grandmother says, for Wink to take a nap. But every time Wink tries to lie down, his fans show up. They won't let him sleep! Fortunately, with the help of Master Zutsu and the Summer Moon School for Young Ninjas, Wink comes up with the perfect plan to find a good place to nap - alone.

The Duchess Bakes a Cake by Virginia Kahl

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A long time ago there lived, over the waters, a Duchess, a Duke and their family of daughters. Everything went smoothly and happily in this large family, until one day the Duchess decided to make a lovely light luscious delectable cake - adding yeast six times for good measure! So the cake rose, and the Duchess with it - and how are they to get here down again? It is Gunhilde, the youngest daughter, who suggests a happy solution.

Canadian Celebrations: Mother’s Day by Laura Pratt

Mother's Day is coming. How do you celebrate?