Jake Goes Peanuts by Michael Wright

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He would not try tomatoes or a single Brussels sprout. And if he tasted something new, he'd spit that thing right out. Jake is a picky eater. Everything new makes Jake's list of foods he doesn't like. Everything except peanut butter. Jake loves peanut butter.
Does the whole family have to eat peanuts for every meal? Peanut butter pancakes? Even peanut butter pot roast?! Will Jake ever try something new? The answer will delight children and their (not-so-picky) parents!

Fanny by Holly Hobbie

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All Fanny wants in the world is a Connie doll, but Mom says "NO!" But no one ever said she couldn't make one instead! With some scissors, glue, and her craft box in hand, Fanny sets out to replicate Connie, but it's Annabelle who is the result of her efforts. A little lopsided and a little unkempt, Annabelle turns out to be the companion Fanny has always wanted. Though at first her friends turn up their noses, in the end everyone learns that using your imagination and working with your own two hands can result in the best toy of all!

One Hockey Night by David Ward, illustrated by Brian Deines

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Owen and Holly have just moved to Nova Scotia from Saskatchewan and everything is different. There are still boxes to unpack, and playing hockey in their new driveway just isn't the same as skating around the frozen lake back home. Neighbours come around to help their mom and dad, but with Christmas only a few days away, Holly and Owen really miss the friends they left behind. Little do they know that this year, a special surprise awaits them. On Christmas Eve, their father reveals what could very well be the best gift ever - a brand new backyard ice rink, filled with a whole community of new friends! With breathtaking artwork and a poignant story filled with holiday spirit, this wondrous new picture book will warm the hearts of all who read it.

Who Wears Glasses? By Ana Galan, illustrated by Seb Burnett

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Each of these animals has his or her owns style - some are serious, some are cool, and some are just plain silly! What kind of glasses would you wear? The whimsical rhyming text takes a lighthearted approach to embracing eyeglasses, and the illustrations are full of little details to make readers laugh.

Llama Llama Holiday Drama by Anna Dewdney

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Llama Llama becomes overwhelmed as Christmas preparations progress, until his mother reminds him of the real gift the holiday brings.

Pajama Pirates by Andrew Kramer, illustrated by Leslie Lammle

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Come bedtime, the pajama pirates know just what to do: put on their pj's and let the treasure hunt begin! They set sail on an adventure that's filled with enemy pirate ships, a sword fight, a streak of lightning, and a storm sent by Mama Nature herself. But have no fear - these pajama pirates will not become shark bait! This nighttime voyage full of fun will ultimately lead little ones to the calming tides of bed.

A Porcupine in a Pine Tree: A Canadian 12 Days of Christmas by Helaine Becker, illustrated by Werner Zimmermann

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A hilarious cast of distinctively Canadian characters populate these Tweleve Days of Christmas! Christmas, as only Canadians can celebrate! Where else do Mounties frolic, squirrels enjoy a fine game of curling, and hockey players mark the season as lords-a -leaping? This hilarious, tongue- in- cheek re- setting of the popular Christmas carol is the perfect gift for Canadians new and old, young and young- at- heart.

Stanza by Jill Esbaum, illustrated by Jack E Davis

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There's a slobbery thug in town, and his name is Stanza. He bullies everybody. He eats chicken pot pie. And... he writes poetry. On the sly. At night. Because he's extremely afraid his bully brothers will find out. But Stanza doesn't let that stop him from entering one of his poems into a jingle contest. Does he win? Well, what if he did... not?

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.