You are My Little Cupcake by Amy E. Sklansky, illustrated by Talitha Shipman

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From their sugar- sweet smiles to their scrumptious little toes, babies are as irresistible as frosting-covered cupcakes! Amy Sklansky's delightful rhyming text makes this new board book the perfect read aloud to show little ones just how much they are loved. With artwork from talented new illustrator Talitha Shipman, and featuring a pink, glittering cupcake on the front cover with a corrugated touch-and- feel base, this book is sure to become a favorite for cupcake fans everywhere!

Show Dad How by Shawn Bean

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Help any new or expecting father become the coolest, smartest, and most prepared dad around with Show Dad How, a fully illustrated, step- by- step guide to everything a dad needs to know from conception through baby's first year.

Hairy Maclary from Donaldson’s Dairy by Lynley Dodd

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Mischievous illustrations and rhythmical text by award- winning Lynley Dodd ensure Hairy Maclary's huge popularity and lasting appeal. Hairy Maclary goes of for a walk with a few of his friends - and comes up against something that gives them all a nasty surprise!

Whoo! Whoo! Goes the Train by Anne Rockwell, illustrated by Anne Rockwell and Vanessa van der Baan

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On Allan's first train ride, every twist and turn brings a new sound. Clickety- clack! The train goes over a bridge. Clang! Clang! It nears a crossing. Whoosh! The doors slide open at a station. But Allan's favorite sound- Whoo! Whoo! -doesn't come until the very last stop, when he gets the best surprise of all.

The Grouchies by Debbie Wagenback, illustrated by Steve Mack

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Through engaging rhyme and colourful illustrations, this fun, easy- to- read story shows kids how to chase away their grumpy mood. Children will learn how to recognize and understand the effect negativity can have on others - including their family and friends - and how to change grumpy behavior and what outcomes might just result from positive thinking.

Is There Really a Human Race? By Jamie Lee Curtis and Laura Cornell

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This funny and touching fantasy is a dialogue between child and parent reminding us that being human is all about making good choices and relishing life's journey.

City Alphabet by Joanne Schwartz, photos by Matt Beam

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The urban landscape is alive with words. You only have to look to find them - bold, brassy and obvious, or hidden, secret and mysterious. It's this intriguing aspect of the city that Matt Beam has captured in his photographs - words spray-painted on walls, etched in concrete, carved into wood, stuck onto glass. He and Joanne Schwartz have collaborated to create a visually arresting alphabet book that documents the random occurrences of language all around us. The result is an edgy catalogue of words from "art" to "zoo" that inspires us all to look more closely. This beautifully designed book is a small treasure for those who love to explore and engage with the city in which they live.

Baby Faces by Margaret Miller

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This book catches some of the classic expressions that moms and dads are always trying to elicit when Grandma and Grandpa are visiting: smiles, pouts, wrinkly noses, and more. This new mini edition of the original best- selling board book is perfect for little hands!

Time to Pee! By Mo Willems

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Toilet training has never been such an adventure as when it is introduced by popular cartoonist Mo Willems. With his signature humour, the author gently leads children through each step in the process that will finally bring them to their emancipation from diapers. Featuring a crew of funny mice holding up signs with the text, children will be amused and inspired by this hilarious new picture book.

No Fair Science Fair by Nancy Poydar

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Oh no! Otis needs a science fair project in a hurry. The problem is that all the good ideas are already taken and the judges will arrive on Friday. Luckily a blue jay outside the classroom window inspires Otis to make a bird feeder and observe which birds come to it. Even when other kids question the "scientificness" of his project and no birds come to the feeder, Otis doesn't give up - wining the prize for stick-to-it-iveness.

Charlie the Ranch Dog by Ree Drummond, illustrated by Diane deGroat

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Meet Charlie. He's a ranch dog. Breakfast is his life, especially when bacon is involved. Charlie has dangly ears, floppy skin, and big fat paws. And he loves living in the country. That's because he works like a dog... fixing fences, gardening, and helping his family out on the range. Yep, it's all work, all the time for Charlie the ranch dog. In fact, he's probably working right now... Zzzzzzz.... A ranch dog's work is never done!

Chew, Chew, Gulp! By Lauren Thompson, illustrated by Jarrett J Krosoczka

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Bestselling Little Quack author, Lauren Thompson, and acclaimed illustrator Jarrett Krosoczka have teamed up to show you just how much fun eating can be. Crunching, munching, gobbling, or guzzling - there are so many different ways to do it! And you can try them all. This bright, rhythmic book is perfect for the youngest chompers and gulpers. Each page has a big, bold toddler face, minimal rhyming text, and a corresponding label for the food being eaten. So meal time isn't just delicious - it's enlightening too!

Me and My Dragon Scared of Halloween by David Biedrzycki

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A boy and his dragon love all the same things - except for Hallowe'en. Dragon is afraid of zombies, werewolves, and ghosts. How can the boy convince him these things aren't real? As they search for the perfect costume for Dragon, a series of laugh- out- loud events changes Dragon's perspective.

I Speak Dinosaur! by Jed Henry

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Little boys will roar for I Speak Dinosaur! in which an energetic kid with a big imagination prefers to "speak Dinosaur." Speaking Dinosaur means he doesn't have to use his manners and instead can roar and growl at his friends and family! But speaking Dinosaur gets the boy into trouble, and without other "dinosaurs" to talk to and play with, he gets lonely. Delivering a fun message that encourages young readers to express themselves creatively, yet cautioning that even dinosaurs need to be polite and say "please" and "thank you," this dino-mite book will have larger-than-life kid appeal.

Blackout by John Rocco

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One hot summer night in the city, all the power goes out. The TV shuts off and a boy wails, "Mommm!" His sister can no longer use the phone, Mom can't work on her computer, and Dad can't finish cooking dinner. What's a family to do? When they go up to the roof to escape the heat, they find the lights - in stars that can be seen for a change - and so many neighbors it's like a block party in the sky! On the street below, people are having just as much fun - talking, rollerblading, and eating ice cream before it melts. The boy and his family enjoy being not so busy for once. They even have time to play a board game together. When the electricity is restored, everything can go back to normal... but not everyone likes normal. The boy switches off the lights, and out comes the board game again. Using a combination of panels and full bleed illustrations that move from colour to black- and- white and back to colour, John Rocco shows that if we are willing to put our cares aside for a while, there is party potential in a summer blackout.

Froggie Went A-Courting: An Old Tale with a New Twist by Marjorie Priceman

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An updated version of the familiar folk song about the courtship and wedding of Frog and Ms. Mouse, set in New York City.

Purple Little Bird by Greg Foley

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Purple Little Bird lives in a very purple world: he has a purple little house and a purple little garden. But somehow, it's just not quite perfect. So Purple Little Bird sets off to find the perfect place for him - and discovers it in a most unexpected way.

Should I Share My Ice Cream? By Mo Willems

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Gerald is careful. Piggie is not. Piggie cannot help smiling. Gerald can. Gerald worries so that Piggie does not have to. Gerald and Piggie are best friends. In Should I Share My Ice Cream? Gerald has a big decision to make. But will he make it in time?

All Kinds of Friends by Norma Simon, illustrated by Cherie Zamazing

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"Wherever you live, whoever you are, friends are important, all kinds of friends." In the spirit of her classic book, All Kinds of Families, Norma Simon leads us through a celebration of friendship - school friends, family friends, grownup friends, even pet friends! Simple, reassuring and thoughtful, children will recognize themselves - and their friends - on every page.

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? No…just a satisfying ending that toddlers will love.

Lunch Lady and the Video Game Villain by Jarrett J. Krosoczka

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The race is on for a new student council president, and the Breakfast Bunch is rallying for Hector! The competition is already heavy, but the race heats up when school security is at stake: student and staff high- tech gadgets are disappearing left and right. Whoever the culprit is, this is one stealthy thief - and the school is so busy with the election that he gets away with it every time. Luckily some of Lunch Lady's own culinary gadgets have eluded the crook, but will they be enough to catch this sticky- fingered bandit? And will Hector be able to pull off a victory?

Walking to School by Eve Bunting, illustrated by Michael Dooling

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Walking to school can be hard if you live in Belfast, Northern Ireland. It's downright dangerous if you're a Catholic, like Allison, and the shortest route to your school goes through a Protestant neighbourhood. But sometimes a ray of kindness cuts through the violence. That's what happens when a demonstrator rips a brass button off Allison's new school blazer, and a Protestant girl not only retrieves the button but returns it to Allison.

Every Single Night by Dominique Demers and Nicolas Debon

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Simon doesn't want to go to bed. He can't close his eyes until his father climbs the stairs and completes their nightly ritual. The world must be put to sleep. Continent after continent, habitat after habitat, even the imaginary realm of elves, princesses and fairies must succumb to his father's incantations before Simon can deliciously let himself go. This beautiful book, with Dominique Demers' poetic text complemented by Nicolas Debon's romantic images, is the perfect bedtime story. Parents and children will recognize themselves in this shared ritual that takes all the pain out of going to bed.

Buzz by Eileen Spinelli, illustrated by Vincent Nguyen

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Buzz, a spunky little bumblebee, has a problem flying after coming across the information that bees should not be able to fly. What happens when believing you can't keeps you from doing what you can? And what will it take to make Buzz gather the courage to fly again? Kids and parents alike will appreciate Buzz's dilemma - and eventual triumph!

The Busy Beaver by Nicholas Oldland

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The busy but careless beaver spends his days following random impulses, rarely thinking things through and leaving in his wake a devastated forest filled with stumps, half- nibbled trees and injured, homeless animals. But then one day the beaver finds himself on the wrong side of a falling tree, which as it turns out, is just the thing to knock some sense into him. After reflecting on his behaviour, he decides to make some changes. Soon, the now wiser and gentler beaver is getting down to the business of making things right, much to the delighted surprise of his forest friends. This charming story from the creator of Big Bear Hug and Making the Moose Out of Life gently teaches youngsters how to take care with others, as well as the world around us.

You’re All My Favorites by Sam McBratney, illustrated by Anita Jeram

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From the creators of Guess How Much I Love You - a comforting tale to assure young children that there's enough love to go around - now a board book for the first time. The team who brought us the beloved Big and Little Nutbrown Hare delights with a story that answers a timeless question with the ultimate reassurance - and offers the ideal way for parents to remind their own little cubs how very much each one is loved.

Pie in the Sky by Lois Ehlert

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Do pies grow on trees? Join a father and child as they watch over their backyard cherry tree - and all the colourful living things surrounding it - throughout the seasons. At the end of the summer, they harvest the cherries together and make a delicious pie for the whole family to enjoy. This stunning new book from bestselling author Lois Ehlert features colour concepts, backyard natural history, vibrant collage illustrations, and, best of all, a recipe for making cherry pie. Yum!

One Love adapted from the Bob Marley Song by Cedella Marley, illustrated by Vanessa Brantley-Newton

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Adapted from one of Bob Marley's most beloved songs, One Love brings the joyful spirit and unforgettable lyrics of his music to life for a new generation. Readers will delight in dancing to the beat and feeling the positive groove of change when one girl enlists her community to help transform her neighbourhood for the better.

Nobody Asked the Pea by John Warren Stewig, illustrated by Cornelius van Wright

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Readers might think they know the story of Hans Christian Andersen's "The Princess and the Pea," but some characters in the story wold take issue with them. In this retelling one gets to have a say, even the pea, the crucial member of the cast. This clever version of a favourite fairy tale is perfect for learning all about character and point- of- view.

The Book Boat’s In by Cynthia Cotten, illustrated by Frane Lessac

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Jesse has waited for months for the arrival of the book boat. There he finds a used copy of The Swiss Family Robinson that he desperately wants, but at twenty cents the book costs too much. After working hard, Jesse is deeply disappointed: he has only seventeen and a half cents. But his luck changes when he learns that there's another copy, which the owner will sell for just fourteen cents. This nostalgic picture book is based on the 1800s book boat that travelled along the Erie Canal. Colourful folk art- style paintings complement this book about the love of reading and the merits of hard work.