The Wrong Book by Nick Bland

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Hey, what are you doing here? This is my story - get out! You're in the wrong book! This is a book about Nicholas Ickle - and he's trying to tell his story. But every time he starts, a new character invades the page. Nicholas tells them all they're in the wrong book, but he's soon surrounded by an elephant, some monsters, a queen and her entourage, a pirate, a puppet and a bunch of rats - they're all trying to get in on his story! Can he tell his tale before the book ends?

A Book of Sleep by Il Sung Na

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When the sky grows dark and the moon glows bright, everyone goes to sleep... except for the watchful owl! With a spare, soothing text and beautifully rich and textured illustrations of a starry night, this is the perfect "book of sleep."

The Three Little Fish and the Big Bad Shark by Ken Geist, illustrated by Julia Gorton

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Mama tells her three little fish that it's time to seek their fortunes. Jim builds a house of seaweed, but the big bad shark munches it up. Tim builds a house of sand, but the shark crunches it up. It's smart Kim who sets up house in an old sunken ship! Children will delight in this silly story with funny, eye- popping illustrations and foil on the cover!

The Garden of Abdul Gasazi by Chris Van Allsburg

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Sometimes that very thin line between illusion and reality is not as clearly defined as we would like it to be. It certainly wasn't the day that Alan Mitz stumbled into the garden of Abdul Gasazi. For in this bizarre and eerie place - where strange topiary trees loomed - the evil visage of Gasazi casts its shadow. And even after Alan escaped, the spell of Gasazi still seemed to penetrate into his everyday world. In this extraordinary, unusual, and unique picture book, Chris Van Allsburg explores both the real and surreal worlds with incredible deftness. In doing so, he has created exquisite and beautiful images that will continue to haunt readers long after they have left the enchanted garden of Abdul Gasazi.

Rain Brings Frogs: A Little Book of Hope by Maryann Cocca-Leffler

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Behind every cloud there is sun. Nate always sees the bright side of life. While others complain about rain, Nate is happy about the frogs that it brings. When you might think there is nothing to do, Nate is just happy to enjoy the view. Instead of wanting more, Nate is grateful for what he's got. Smile along with Nate as he enjoys all the good things life has to offer.

Red Wagon by Renata Liwska

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All Lucy wants to do is play with her brand- new, bright red wagon. But her mother has other plans for her - and the wagon. Lucy must go to the market and buy vegetables for dinner. Lucy doesn't want to do chores! But she sets off for the market nonetheless, hauling her red wagon with her. Before long, her ordinary trip becomes a high- seas adventure, a ride through outer space, and a day at the circus. As long as she has her red wagon, not even chores can get in the way of Lucy's fun.

Push Button by Aliki

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Push that button and what happens? Bam! Click! Pop! Wham! Turn the pages of this book and what happens? All of that (thanks to the Push- Button boy) and a whole lot more!

The Story Goes On by Aileen Fisher, illustrated by Mique Moriuchi

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In this exquisitely illustrated picture book, one of America's foremost poets for young people describes the ongoing cycle of life. A seed sprouts and is quickly devoured by a bug. Then a bright green frog appears and makes a meal of the bug. And the story goes on... from bug to snake to hawk to hunter... until a seed begins to sprout. This wonderful poem deftly deals with a sensitive subject and is inventively illustrated by a prodigiously talented young artist.

Lulu the Big Little Chick by Paulette Bogan

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Lulu the little chicken is sick of being told she's too little to do things...s o she decides to run away where no one will tell her what to do. And when the horse, and sheep and cow and everyone seem to get in her way, it only makes her more determined. But when she finally gets far far away, what happens when a loud crow scares her? Next time, she'll take her momma with her

Mrs. Wishy-Washy’s Farm by Joy Cowley, illustrated by Elizabeth Fuller

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Uh- oh. Mrs. Wishy-Washy is at it again. Rubbing and scrubbing all the animals on the farm. But this time they aren't standing for it. Duck, Cow, and Pig are leaving mean old Mrs. Wishy- Washy for good! They run away to the big city. But they get lost, wander into a restaurant, and even stumble into a hardware store and get covered in paint! Where is Mrs. Wishy- Washy when they need her? Maybe her farm isn't so bad after all...

I Took the Moon for a Walk/J’ai emmene la Lune se promener by Carolyn Curtis, illustrated by Alison Jay

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Illustrated by internationally acclaimed artist Alison Jay, I Took the Moon for a Walk contains many fascinating facts about the moon. Set in lyrical rhyme with language that will encourage reader confidence. Tightly linked illustration and text allows for easy follow- along.

Crazy like a Fox: A Simile Story by Loreen Leedy

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Similes set off an exciting chase scene in an adventure in language arts. Rufus the fox is up to something. He runs across the meadow as fast as lightning, sneaks up to Babette like a thief in the night, and roars like a lion. Babette, mad as a hornet, chases Rufus all over town. But is Rufus being chased or is he actually leading Babette to a surprise destination?

A Plane Goes Ka-Zoom! By Jonathan London, illustrated by Denis Roche

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Planes can do all sorts of things: they can carry people, they can carry pets; their engines roar; their lights twinkle. So join this brother and sister duo as they check out all sorts of planes and fly the friendly skies. An ideal choice for preschoolers, especially those who love vehicles and things that go!

Where Did Bunny Go? A Bunny and Bird Story by Nancy Tafuri

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Bunny and Bird are playing hide- and- seek, and when it's Bunny's turn to hide, Bird can't find him anywhere! Bird starts to worry. Is Bunny lost? Or did he run away? What if Bunny doesn't want to be his friend anymore? Of course, Bunny proves to be a true friend in this easy- to- read Bunny and Bird picture book.

Extra! Extra! Fairy-Tale News from Hidden Forest by Alma Flor Ada, illustrated by Leslie Tryon

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When the residents of Hidden Forest wake up and open their morning papers, they are in for a surprise. An enormous beanstalk has mysteriously sprouted outside of Jack Blake's house, and Jack is nowhere to be found. Meanwhile, Pinocchio and Half- Chicken have set out on adventures of their own, and Tortoise and Hare are off to the races. Will they all find their happy endings? Hidden Forest News has got the scoops. Written and laid out in newspaper format, this installment in the enchanting Hidden Forest series has received a new twist from Alma Flor Ada and Leslie Tryon. All of your favorite fairy- tale characters from Dear Peter Rabbit; Yours Truly, Goldilocks; and With Love, Little Red Hen are back, but this time they are hitting the presses and making headlines!

Zero Kisses for Me by Virginie Soumagnac, illustrated by Manuela Monari

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"Zero kisses for me" is a declaration of independence from a youngster who has a family of fond, affectionate relatives. Sometimes kisses are sticky or perfume-y or just plain yucky, and, besides, they're for babies. They're not dignified for someone who's growing up. Our small hero decides that the kissing ban goes for goodnight kisses too. That is, of course, until it's bedtime and the monsters appear. And everyone knows that the best defense against the monsters is a goodnight kiss from Mom.

Froggy Goes to the Doctor by Jonathan London, illustrated by Frank Remkiewicz

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Froggy is going to the doctor for a checkup, and he's feeling a little nervous. "What if the doctor wants to give me a shot" he thinks. He worries as he dresses and then he can't sit still in the waiting room. Finally, it's time to go in and change for his exam, but ... OOOPS! He's forgotten his underwear! And that's just the beginning of Froggy's hilarious doctor visit that ends reassuringly with a gold star and a lollipop.

The ABCs of Rock by Melissa Duke Mooney, illustrated by Print Mafia

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From one of the top rock band poster artists in the country comes a collection of evocative images of 26 of rock music's most recognized icons. Starting with AC/DC's familiar lightning bolts and ending with ZZ Top's custom Ford coupe, this alphabetical retrospective of more than four decades of rock history will inspire music lovers of all ages.

Betsy Red Hoodie by Gail Carson Levine, illustrated by Scott Nash

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Betsy is finally old enough to take cupcakes to Grandma all by herself - with the company of her faithful sheep, of course. And although wolves aren't good for grandmas, Betsy lets her best friend, Zimmo, come along too. But will Zimmo's wolfish instincts make Grandma the tasty treat instead?

Ivy Loves to Give by Freya Blackwood

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Ivy loves to give gifts, even though she doesn't always give the right present to the right person. The dog doesn't need glasses! The cat doesn't need a pacifier! And Ivy finds that sometimes it's hard to give back something you've borrowed and fallen in love with. But in the end, everyone is matched up with the right present, Ivy gets to keep the thing she likes best, and she gives her sister the best gift of all: a big, warm hug!

A Den is a Bed for a Bear: A Book about Hibernation by Becky Naines

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Welcome to the snug world of bear dens. Kids will explore these intriguing places, and find our how, when, and why they are used. Then they'll Zigzag through an adventure of discovery: if a den is a bed for a bear, what's a bed for a tiger? Who else hibernates? Imagine a bear in your house... what would make it happy? Kids will come away knowing more than they think, and wanting to know even more!

I’m Me! By Sara Sheridan, illustrated by Margaret Chamberlain

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Grown- ups! Always telling kids what to do, how to act, who to be! Imogen is happy to spend the day with Auntie Sara, but which dress- up game does she want to play? Who is Imogen today? Is she a frilly princess in a poufy gown? A knight in shining armor, taming a flying dragon? An astronaut blasting off into space? "No, no, no!" Imogen sings, with a shake of her head and a smile on her face. Auntie Sara asks, "Then who do you want to be?" "I'm me!" Imogen declares. Because being herself is the most fun of all.

Mama, Why? By Karma Wilson, illustrated by Simon Mendez

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A polar bear cub asks his mother a multitude of "why" questions before he goes to sleep: Why is there a moon up in the sky? Why do we dream? Why are there stars in the sky? And why can't we see the stars during the day? Finally, once his Mama has explained everything to him, Mama ushers her little one off to sleep, explaining that she will sleep too, so she can dream about her dearest cub.

One, Two, Cockatoo! By Sarah Garson

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One cockatoo on his own in a tree. Two cockatoos fly over... that's three! Small children will love learning to count from one to ten as they search for the cockatoos hidden in the pages of this gorgeous picture book.

The Night Night Book by Mariannen Richmond

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The Night Night Book takes readers on a tour of the house as everyone settles in for the night. Whimsical artwork and comforting scenes show kids it's time to bid the day farewell and rest up for a new tomorrow.

Silly Suzie Goose

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Silly Suzy Goose is just like all the other geese. But how she wishes she could hang upside- down like a bat or stretch like a giraffe. And how wonderful to jump, jump, JUMP like a kangaroo! Suzy wanders far from her flock, meeting animals very different from her. But when she crosses paths with a cranky lion, she learns the advantage of blending in with the crowd! Spirited little readers will go for this tale of a silly goose in search of a brand new style - at least some of the time.

What About Bear? By Suzanne Bloom

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It's playtime, and Bear and Goose are having fun. But when little Fox joins in, somebody gets left out and hurt feelings result. Who can fix the friendship? In this delicate yet simple story, Goose and Bear show Fox that including friends is more fun than excluding them.

We’ve Got a Job: The 1963 Birmingham Children’s March by Cynthia Levinson

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The inspiring story of one of the greatest moments in civil rights history as seen through the eyes of four young people who were at the center of the action. The 1963 Birmingham Children's March was a turning point in American history. In the streets of Birmingham, Alabama, the fight for civil rights lay in the hands of children like Audrey Hendricks, Wash Booker, James Stewart, and Arnetta Streeter. Through the eyes of these four protesters and others who participated, We've Got a Job tells the little-known story of the 4,000 black elementary, middle, and high school students who voluntarily went to jail between May 2 and May 11, 1963. The children succeeded - where adults had failed - in desegregating one of the most racially violent cities in America.