Bruno for Real by Caroline Adderson, illustrated by Helen Flook

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Seven- year- old Bruno is back and tackling problems with his trademark originality. He defeats hiccups. He trades his mother for a new hat. He skillfully avoids math. And thanks to his special Flutter Kick, he easily advances to the next level - in swimming and in life! Bruno is ready for any challenge as he learns all there is to know about being a boy.

Alfred Nobel: The Man Behind the Peace Prize by Kathy-Jo Wargin, illustrated by Zachary Pullen

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The Nobel Prize is awarded each year for accomplishments in science, medicine, literature, and peace. This new biography explores the enduring legacy of the man who established the award and for whom it is named, Alfred Nobel.

Could be more detailed than it is.

The Ravenous Beast by Niamh Sharkey

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The Ravenous Beast is hungry, hungry, hungry! He's so hungry he could eat a whole house. Gobble it up! Swallow it down! But all the other animals are claiming that they're the hungriest of all. What can the Ravenous Beast do to prove them wrong? Niamh Sharkey's droll, strikingly stylized illustrations lend a fanciful flair to this comical tale of beastly competition - and insatiable appetite.

Bebe Goes Shopping by Susan Middleton Elya, illustrated by Steven Salerno

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A quick trip to the supermercado? Not with Bebe in the shopping cart. Snatching the grocery list and picking out chocolate- covered pickles, he's not being very helpful. Just as Mama is ready to throw up her manos, she gives sweet Bebe a box of animal cookies. A dulce at last! He finds a camel, nibbles on a giraffe...eats an oso. Then they're off to the checkout line, smiling all the way. Susan Middleton Elya's tender yet feisty story and Steven Salerno's vivid art are perfect for budding English- and Spanish- speaking readers. Includes a glossary of Spanish words.

O Canada: The Canadian National Anthem by Peter Kuitenbrouwer, illustrated by Ashley Spires

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This book lets young readers experience the 100- year evolution of the Canadian National Anthem from its composition in 1880 to the moment it was officially proclaimed national anthem in 1980. Line by line in both official languages, "O Canada" is brought to life by beautiful collage illustrations, and is accompanied by sheet music.

Chicken Little by Rebecca Emberley and Ed Emberley

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An award- winning father- daughter team make the sky fall an entirely new way. You may already know the tale of a not- quite- so- bright little chicken whose encounter with an acorn and gravity convinces him the sky is falling, but you've never seen the story told this way. A brilliant collaboration brings us a bold and colorful retelling of the classic tale, as crazy- eyed Chicken and all his panicked friends run away from the sky and right into an eye- catching gatefold surprise.

The Mortal Instruments Book One: City of Bones by Cassandra Clare

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In City of Bones, fifteen- year- old Clary Fray is introduced to the world of the Shadowhunters, a secret cadre of warriors dedicated to driving demons out of our world. And she's introduced with a vengeance, when Clary's mother disappears and Clary herself is almost killed by a grotesque monster sent by the evil and powerful Shadowhunter, Valentine. How could a mere human survive such an attack?

I'd recommend it to anyone who enjoyed Twilight. It's full of adventure and monsters (including vampires) and a bit of romance.

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The Terrible Plop by Ursula Dubosarsky, illustrated by Andrew Joyner

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In this uproarious update of a favorite story, an unexplained noise leads to pandemonium among the animals. The fox, the elephant, even the big brown bear prove no match for the Terrible Plop. Only the littlest bunny learns not to panic when the sky - or something else up there - is falling.

Green Wilma by Tedd Arnold

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Wilma's parents don't know quite what to do when their daughter wakes up green and requests bugs for breakfast. At school, Wilma's teachers are appalled by her unusually colorful antics. Wherever Wilma goes, surprises await her - and readers of this irresistibly funny fable.

100% Pure Fake: Gross out Your Friends and Family with 25 Great Special Effects! by Lyn Thomas, illustrations by Cheryl Powers and Boris Zaytsev

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Easy- to- make, kid- friendly projects sure to amaze, alarm and totally disgust unsuspecting friends and adults.

Flashing Fire Engines by Tony Mitton and Ant Parker

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Jump aboard a bright red fire engine with a trio of friendly animal firefighters as sirens wail, lights flash, fire hoses squirt, and fires blaze - in this story that blends action and rhyme with all the details kids want to know about one of their favorite machines. The mix of visual entertainment and lively wordplay ensures that young children will delight in the reading experience, as will the adults fortunate enough to read aloud these irresistible rhymes!

Willow's Whispers by Lana Button, illustrated by Tania Howells

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When Willow speaks, her words slip out as soft and shy as a secret. At school, her barely audible whisper causes her no end of troubles. But Willow is as resourceful as she is quiet, and she fashions a magic microphone from items she finds in the recycling bin. But Willow's clever invention is only a temporary solution. How will this quiet little girl make herself heard?

The 39 Clues Book Seven: The Viper's Nest by Peter Lerangis

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It's no longer a game. The body count is rising. Shaken by recent events, Amy and Dan flee to a distant land and trace the footsteps of their most formidable ancestor yet: a military leader of mythic proportions. Yet just as the siblings begin to master the art of ancient warfare, they confront a dangerous enemy that can't be felled with a sword: the truth. With the stakes higher than ever, Amy and Dan uncover something so devastating it changes everything - the secret of their family branch.

Bartleby Speaks! By Robin Cruise, illustrated by Kevin Hawkes

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As he grows from infancy to three- years of age, Bartleby Huddle remains quiet, not speaking a word, until the day Grampy Huddle arrives and discovers the solution.

Kiki's Blankie by Janie Bynum

Kiki takes her blankie everywhere with her. It lets her do anything! So what will Kiki do when it blows away? Will she be strong enough to rescue it all on her own?

The Great Doughnut Parade by Rebecca Bond

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Fanciful, elegant paintings and cheerful cumulative rhymes combine to create a classic, timeless read- aloud. Just where is small Billy going? Why does he have a doughnut tied to his belt? Does he know he is being followed by, first, a hen (with a cluck, cluck, cluck), then a cat (all quiet and slinky), and, farther down Main Street, a band...and firemen? Then sign painters...brick layers...even cloud catchers! Author/illustrator Rebecca Bond reveals the truly marvelous things that can happen when a doughnut is tied up with string.

Bone Handbook by Jeff Smith

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This fun, fact- filled guide to all things Bone features interviews with author Jeff Smith and with colorist Steve Hamaker and showcases fantastic cover art from the original comics. With a time line of events, character descriptions, and a host of other tidbits for fans of all ages, this handbook is packed with humor and trivia, making it an essential companion to the mega- successful Bone series.

The Delicious Bug by Janet Perlman

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A struggle between two chameleons over one delicious bug highlights the importance of peacefully resolving conflict.

Flabby Cat and Slobby Dog by Jeanne Willis, illustrated by tony Ross

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Flabby Cat and Slobby Dog were very lazy. They ate and ate and ate. They drank and drank and drank. And they slept and slept and slept. But when they woke up, they were most uncomfortable. The sofa had shrunk! Or so they liked to think!

Chance by Dian Curtis Regan, illustrated by Dee Huxley

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Unhappy at home, a newborn baby packs up his blankey and other prized possessions, leaves the farm, and spends a year visiting and learning from bears, monkeys, sea lions, and other creatures.

Gunnerkrigg Court Vol. 1: Orientation by Thomas Siddell

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Antimony Carver is a precocious and preternaturally self- possessed young girl starting her first year of school at gloomy Gunnerkrigg Court, a very British boarding school that has robots running around along side body- snatching demons, forest gods, and the odd mythical creature. The opening volume in the series follows Antimony through her orientation year: the people she meets, the strange things that happen, and the things she causes to happen as she and her new friend, Kat, unravel the mysteries of the Court and deal with the everyday adventures of growing up. Tom Siddell's popular and award- winning webcomic is here collected in print for the first time.

M is for Mountie: An RCMP Alphabet by Polly Horvath, illustrated by Lorna Bennett

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From the pageantry of the Musical Ride to the movie- star good looks of the fictional Dudley Do- Right, the image of the handsome and stalwart Mountie has long been a part of popular North American culture. But there's much more to being a member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police than wearing a red coat. It's an important career in law enforcement and public service. In M is for Mountie: An RCMP Alphabet, award- winning author Polly Horvath explains the proud traditions and important work of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.

The Kid's Book of Black Canadian History by Rosemary Sadlier, illustrated by Wang Qijun

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From the first Black person who came to Canada about 400 years ago to the most recent wave of African immigrants, Black Canadians have played an important role in our country's history. In this informative overview, kids will discover the inspiring stories and events of a people who fought oppression as they searched for a place to call their own.

Green Wilma: Frog in Space by Tedd Arnold

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Green Wilma is so determined to catch a tasty fly that she doesn't notice a family of galactic visitors to her pond. In a case of mistaken identity, the alien parents beam Wilma on board their spaceship while leaving their child, Blooger, behind. Poor Blooger, stuck on the bewildering planet Earth. Poor Wilma, hungry and confused (though also having the ride of her life!). Will the two be able to switch back in time for supper?