The Queen’s Secret by Frieda Wishinsky, illustrated by Loufane

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Bouncy rhymes chronicle a little girl's musing as to just what exactly is inside the queen's purse. The purse made Kay wonder, "What would a queen need? A bag full of money? A good book to read?"  Award-winning picture book author Frieda Wishinsky brings her gift of humour to this adorable tale of curious young Kay who can't help but wonder what the Queen might carry in her purse. Whimsical artwork by Loufane complements and enhances the wit and charm of this royal send-up, as Kay rhymes off all of the outrageous items that just might be contained in that mysterious purse, until - oops! - the purse springs open and Kay finds out what's really inside!

Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site by Sherri Duskey Rinker and Tom Lichtenheld

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As the sun sets behind the big construction site, all the hardworking trucks get ready to say goodnight. One by one, Crane Truck, Cement Mixer, Dump Truck, Bulldozer, and Excavator finish their work and lie down to rest - so they'll be ready for another day of rough and tough construction play! With irresistible artwork by best-selling illustrator Tom Lichtenheld and sweet, rhyming text, this book will have truck lovers of all ages begging for more.

Wish: Wishing Traditions Around the World by Roseanne Thong, illustrated by Elisa Kleven

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This lively compilation of wishing traditions from around the world is sure to educate and inspire young readers and makes a perfect gift! Each charming custom provides insight into the cultures of lands far and near while reminding us of the similarities we all share. Includes Japan, China, Thailand, Russia, Iran, Israel, India, Australia, South Africa, Italy, Ireland,Brazil, Guatemala, Mexico, and the United States.

Fancy Nancy Stellar Stargazer! By Jane O’Connor and Robin Preiss Glasser

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Fancy Nancy thinks that everything in the sky is simply stellar, from the sun and the moon to the stars and their constellations (that's a fancy word for the shapes that stars make!). So nothing could make her happier than a special sleepover under the stars with her dad and her little sister, JoJo. Together Nancy and JoJo wish on stars, moon bathe, and even eat astronaut ice cream! But when rain clouds cover up the stars, what's a stellar stargazer to do?

Chicken, Pig, Cow and the Class Pet by Ruth Ohi

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What happens when Girl carries Chicken, Pig and Cow off to school... without Dog?! Chicken, Pig and Cow have had many happy adventures with Dog at Girl's house. But when Girl carts them off to school one day, leaving Dog behind, they aren't sure what to think. Where is school, exactly? And what's with all the noise there? Who are all these people who look like Girl but aren't Girl? And why is their new hamster neighbor, Furface, trying to eat their barn? The adorable toy characters Chicken, Pig and Cow once again rely on friendship and teamwork as they embark on their latest adventure in all-new surroundings.

Let’s Count to 100 by Masayuki Sebe

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Let's Count to 100! comprises 11 bright panoramas, each featuring a delightful assortment of 100 different objects. Readers are invited to count the items and are also challenged to find specific details, such as a mouse with a red bow or a lone rabbit amid a giant flock of sheep. This book is packed with appealing images of children, fish, cats, moles and other cute critters - no two of which are alike - and readers will enjoy the many different moods and expressions on display. Each spread is also full of hidden dramas youngsters will love discovering for themselves, such as a hungry piranha poised to take a nibble of an elephant's pink trunk. Kids will also like spotting how each scene, such as a meandering stream or a bustling cityscape, visually connects to the one that came before and the one that follows.

Before they were Famous: How Seven Artists Got their Start by Bob Raczka

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When famous artists were kids, did they paint like artists?  Or did they paint like kids?  Find out for yourself in the pages of this book by art lover Bob Raczka.  You'll see some of the first works ever done by seven well-known artists.  You'll also learn plenty of fascinating facts about the artists' childhoods.  You'll even see some of their later works, which show how their styles changed over time.  These famous artists all grew up to have their own unique styles.  But when they were kids, they all had one thing in common: they loved to make art.

Pete the Cat Rocking in my School Shoes by Eric Litwin, illustrated by James Dean

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Pete the Cat is back - and this time he's rocking in his school shoes. Pete discovers the library, the lunchroom, the playground, and lots of other cool places at school. And no matter where he goes, Pete never stops moving and grooving and singing his song... because it's all good.

Ten Birds by Cybele Young

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A clever counting book and fable unlike any other and winner of the 2011 Governor General's Award for Illustration. Ten birds are trying to figure out how to get to the other side of the river. The bird they call "Brilliant" devises a pair of stilts. The bird they call "Highly Satisfactory" engineers a raft. One by one, nine resourceful birds make the crossing until a single bird is left behind - the one they call "Needs Improvement." This bird's solution proves surprising - and absurdly simple. More than a counting book, Ten Birds is a witty story that highlights ingenuity, common sense and the inadequacies of labels.

Puppies! Puppies! Puppies! By Susan Meyers, illustrated by David Walker

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Companion to the best-selling Everywhere Babies and Kittens!  Kittens!  Kittens!, also by Susan Meyers.

Guinea Pi Pet Shop Private Eye #4: Fish You Were Here by Collleen AF Venable, illustrated by Stephanie Yue

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Mr. Venezi has finally found an assistant to help in the pet shop. At first Viola seems so perfect that even Sasspants approves of her and does her job so well that Mr. V hardly needs to be there. In fact, one day, Mr. V doesn't come back at all! Has Mr. V really given the pet shop to the villainous Viola? Or is some other mystery afoot?

Mathematickles! By Betsy Franco, illustrated by Steven Salerno

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Follow a girl and her cat as they walk through the seasons, and note the mathematical concepts illustrated around them. This unique collection of math-poems addresses the principles of addition, subtraction, division, simple graphs, and more! Look around and jump into the world of Mathematickles!

Tough Boris by Mem Fox

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Boris von der Borch is a mean, greedy old pirate - tough as nails, through and through, like all pirates. Or is he? When a young boy sneaks onto Boris's ship, he discovers that Boris and his mates aren't quite what he expected.

Pinkalicious: School Rules by Victoria Kann

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When Pinkalicious brings her imaginary unicorn, Goldie, to class one day, she learns that with her companion by her side, school rules!

The Little Island by Margaret Wise Brown, illustrated by Leonard Wisgard

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Once there was a little island in the ocean. That little island changes as the seasons come and go. The storm and the day and night change it. So do the lobsters and seals and gulls that stop by. Then one day a kitten visits the little island and learns a secret that every child will enjoy.

Duckie’s Ducklings: A One-to-Ten Counting Book by Frances Barry

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Duckie wants to go for a swim with her family, but where are her ten ducklings? She hunts patiently by the garden shed, around the apple tree, under the wheelbarrow, on the swing, in the bucket, and plenty more places. Meanwhile, to little ones' delight, with each turn of a cleverly shaped page - each one smaller than the last - one more duckling appears on the far left-hand side, behind Duckie's back. The cumulative visual joke, rendered in bright, sunny colors and enchantingly simple shapes, will make a big splash with even the littlest listeners, who are sure to be giggling all the while

Half Minute Horrors: A Collection of Instant Frights from the World’s Most Astonishing Authors and Artists

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How scared can you get in just thirty seconds? Dive into the shortest, scariest stories ever created, with more than seventy instant thrills from the likes of Lemony Snicket, James Patterson, Neil Gaiman, R.L. Stine, Holly Black, Brett Helquist, and Margaret Atwood. You'll never look at your closet door, your cat, your sock drawer, or even yourself in the mirror the same way again!

Chicken Scratches: Poultry Poetry and Rooster Rhymes by George Shannon and Lynn Brunelle, illustrated by Scott Menchin

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As adorably absurd as chickens themselves, this book of charming illustrations and laugh-out-loud funny poultry poems will appeal to anyone with a fowl sense of humor!

Mother Mother I Feel Sick Send for the Doctor Quick Quick Quick by Remy Charlip and Burton Supree, illustrated by Remy Charlip

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Cherished household items are mysteriously disappearing. And a rotund little boy feels ill. What's a mother to do? Why, call the doctor, quick, quick, quick! After one look at the boy, the doctor decides to operate and investigate. But no one is quite prepared for what he finds. Acclaimed children's author and illustrator, Remy Charlip, presents an updated and expanded version of his original, fanciful story.‚ Great source of inspiration for classroom and at-home shadow play‚.

Over in the Meadow: A Counting Rhyme by Olive A Wadsworth, illustrated by Anna Vojtech

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"Over in the Meadow in the sand in the sun Lived an old mother turtle and her little turtle one." So begins this classic nursery poem, written by Olive A Wadsworth in the late 19th century, a favorite counting rhyme for generations of children. Anna Vojtech's sweet illustrations depict a sun-drenched meadow filled with loving animal families - from mother turtle with her one baby to ten little beavers embraced by their doting mother. There are lots to count in the cleverly designed pictures, and sharp-eyed youngsters will delight in finding a corresponding number of background details on each spread.

Duck and Goose: It's Time for Christmas by Tad Hills

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Celebrate Christmas with Duck and Goose's new holiday board book! Our feathered friends are getting ready for Christmas. The only problem? Goose is more interested in skating, sledding, and making snow angels than in helping Duck decorate their Christmas tree. While Goose has the time of his life in the snow, it seems poor Duck will be left to do all the work.

Confessions of a Former Bully by Trudy Ludwig, illustrated by Beth Adams

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After Katie gets caught teasing a schoolmate, she's told to meet with Mrs. Petrowski, the school counselor, so she can make right her wrong and learn to be a better friend. Bothered at first, it doesn't take long before Katie realizes that bullying has hurt not only the people around her, but her, too. Told from the unusual point of view of the bullier rather than the bullied, Confessions of a Former Bully provides kids with real life tools they can use to identify and stop relational aggression.

Socksquatch by Frank W. Dormer

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Poor Socksquatch. All he wants is two warm feet, but things aren't going his way. Even his friends can't help. What's a monster to do? Frank Dormer's sweet, funny monster story will charm the socks off young readers.

My People by Langston Hughes, photos by Charles R. Smith Jr.

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Langston Hughes's spare yet eloquent tribute to his people has been cherished for generations. Now, acclaimed photographer Charles R. Smith Jr. interprets this beloved poem in vivid sepia photographs that capture the glory, the beauty, and the soul of being a black American today.

Trainstop by Barbara Lehman

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A ride on the train is exciting. There's always something new to see, even if you've been there before. But some train rides are better than others... What if a train took you somewhere else entirely? What if the doors opened in a strange, new place? This is one train stop you won't want to miss!