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Series: AAAlligator!Hardcover
Judith Henderson9781525301513
$19.99JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7
Oct 06, 2020
When a hungry alligator moves to their town, the residents want him out . . . until they get to know him (and learn what he's actually hungry for!). A timely tale about empathy, acceptance and a community's response to injustice. Though he's scared at first, a boy who encounters an alligator in the woods soon realizes that all the alligator wants is companionship --- and leftovers --- and the two become good friends. But the mayor of the boy's town simply won't allow it. He even makes an official proclamation, “NO ALLIGATORS! Blah, blah, blah.... + Read More
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Series: Life in the WildHockey in the WildHardcover
Nicholas Oldland9781525302411
$17.99JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7
Sep 01, 2020
The lovable Life in the Wild trio can't wait to get out on the ice to play hockey. Except, well, they're going to have to! It's wintertime, and the bear, the moose and the beaver can't wait for hockey season to start. They're so eager, in fact, they head out onto the ice before it's thick enough, and they all fall through. Twice. While they wait for the lake to freeze, they try to take their minds off hockey. There's competitive napping. Karaoke. Lots of comfort food. Until, at last, the day arrives when the ice is ready. But, after all that t... + Read More
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Series: Hug?Hardcover
Charlene Chua9781525302060
$17.99JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7
Sep 01, 2020
How many hugs is too many? This girl's had enough! This humorous picture book explores compassion and the importance of setting boundaries. After coughing up a hairball, a girl's cat doesn't feel well. So the girl offers to give her cat a hug, which makes the cat --- and the girl --- feel better. A dog notices and asks for a hug, too. Then some ducks come along asking for hugs. And a skunk . . . and a bear --- and a porcupine! One animal after another comes asking the girl for a hug until she's simply had enough. How much more of this can she... + Read More
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Series: If You Were NightHardcover
Muon Thi Van9781525300141
$19.99JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7
Sep 01, 2020
A poetic and evocative exploration of the natural world at night illustrated in illuminating paper-cut dioramas. This dreamlike picture book asks the question: if you were night, what would you do? If you saw the moon tiptoe past your window, would you nestle under the covers? Or would you step outside to follow it? What if you felt a tail brush your ankle, would you freeze? Or skitter away? And if you saw an owl swoop from a branch, would you hide? Or join the hunt? All the while, the child pictured in the book chooses adventure, and thrillin... + Read More
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Series: It's MY TreeHardcover
Olivier Tallec9781525305474
$19.99JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7
Sep 01, 2020
A squirrel decides to keep everyone in the forest away from a favorite tree (“It's MY tree”), but hasn't thought the plan all the way through! The squirrel loves a particular tree (“It's MY tree”) and is happiest eating pinecones in its shade (“MY pinecones in the shade of MY tree”). But then the squirrel starts to worry. What if someone else decides it's THEIR tree? What if that someone wants to eat THEIR pinecones in the shade of THEIR tree? Should the squirrel build a gate in front of the tree to keep the others out? Or maybe a wall? Yes, a... + Read More
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Series: Lady with the Books, TheA Story Inspired by the Remarkable Work of Jella LepmanHardcover
Kathy Stinson9781525301544
$19.99JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 7
Oct 06, 2020
Inspired by true events, a fictionalized retelling of how one woman brought a world of books to children in Germany after World War II, and changed their lives forever. Anneliese and Peter will never be the same after the war that took their father's life. One day, while wandering the ruined streets of Munich, the children follow a line of people entering a building, thinking there may be free food inside. Instead, they are delighted to discover a great hall filled with children's books --- more books than Anneliese can count. Here, they meet ... + Read More
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Series: Little Wise WolfHardcover
Gijs van der Hammen9781525305498
$19.99JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7
Sep 01, 2020
Books have taught Little Wise Wolf many things. But perhaps he's not quite as wise as he thinks he is. A small wolf spends all his time reading big books and discovering new stars. Because he knows so much, everyone calls him Little Wise Wolf, and many of his neighbors come to him with questions. However, with so many big books still to read, he simply does not have time to answer them. Then, one day, he is summoned by the king's crow: the king is gravely ill, and only Little Wise Wolf can heal him. It is a long way to the king's castle, and L... + Read More
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Series: Nut That Fell from the Tree, TheHardcover
Sangeeta Bhadra9781525301193
$19.99JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7
Sep 01, 2020
A playful, lively story about one acorn's difficult path to becoming a tree. This is the house where Jill plays. This is the oak that holds the house where Jill plays. This is the nut that fell from the oak that holds the house where Jill plays ... In the style of “The House That Jack Built,” here's a cumulative, rhyming tale that follows an acorn on an arduous journey, as one animal after another steals it, drops it or tosses it, sending the acorn inside an old shoe, high above the trees and down to the bottom of a stream. But in the end, th... + Read More
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Series: Old Man and the Penguin, TheA True Story of True FriendshipHardcover
Julie Abery9781525302084
$19.99JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7
Oct 06, 2020
Told in rhyming verse, this is the touching true story of an oil-soaked penguin, the man who rescues him and an unlikely friendship. João hears “a sorry screech” as he walks along the shore near his home. It's from a penguin, whose feathers are soaked in oil. Too tired to swim, too weak to stand, he's barely moving on the sand. João must save this little guy. Without his help, he'll surely die. João takes the penguin home. He cleans him, feeds him and nurses him slowly back to health --- and the pair develop a special bond. When the pengu... + Read More
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Series: Snow SongHardcover
A. K. Riley9781525302350
$19.99JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7
Oct 06, 2020
An enchanting story told in rhythmic free verse of a young girl exploring the world on a wintry, snow-filled day. This beautiful picture book uses rhythmic and sensory free verse to tell the story of a young girl exploring the outdoors on a wintry day. Everywhere she goes, the snow fills her with wonder and delight. There are fine pearls of snow, a twirl of snow, a curl of snow. The sky unravels into snow, the pond lathers up with snow, the hills are knitted caps of snow. All she encounters is framed by the snow. It captivates her, swaddles he... + Read More
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Series: This Is the Path the Wolf TookHardcover
Laura Farina9781525301537
$19.99JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7
Sep 01, 2020
A boy's little sister doesn't like the way he improvises when he tells tales, in this funny and bighearted tale about what makes a story good. The stories Gabe “reads” to his little sister start out sounding familiar --- a red-caped girl on her way to Grandma's house meets a wolf in the woods --- but then, just in the nick of time, Sir Gabriel swoops in to save the day. His sister points out that's not how the story is supposed to go. The boy says his way is better: “Nothing bad happens in my story.” But when his sister stops listening, the bo... + Read More
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Series: Time for Bed's StoryHardcover
Monica Arnaldo9781525302398
$19.99JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7
Sep 01, 2020
In this engaging, laugh-out-loud funny picture book, a child's bed tells it like it is. Bed has something to say. Bed knows you do not like bedtime. And Bed gets it. But look ... YOU are not so great, either ... Bed is fed up. Bed's patience is wearing thin. For years, Bed has put up with the kicking at night, the jumping during the day, not to mention the storing of all manner of stinky items. But enough is enough. Now it's time to consider Bed's feelings ... In a story that's never been told before, Monica Arnaldo's hilarious picture bo... + Read More
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Series: Your House, My HouseHardcover
Marianne Dubuc9781525304903
$19.99JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7
Oct 06, 2020
There's no neighborhood like a Marianne Dubuc neighborhood --- this time in an apartment building! It's a special day at 3 Maple Street. It's Little Rabbit's birthday! His mother makes him his favorite breakfast. His sister has drawn him a picture. And, best of all, he's having a birthday party! His friends are invited, his father is decorating, and his mother is baking a cake. But that's not the only thing going on at 3 Maple Street today. The Cat family is moving in upstairs ... the Fox family is having a new baby ... Mr. Owl is trying to sl... + Read More
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Series: SporkBoard book
Kyo Maclear9781525304019
$10.99JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7
Oct 06, 2020
When you're a little bit spoon and little bit fork, where do you go when the table is set? A funny “multi-cutlery” tale for everyone who has ever wondered about their place in the world. Spork is neither spoon nor fork but, rather, a bit of both. His (spoon) mother and (fork) father think he's perfect just the way he is. Only, Spork stands out. All the other cutlery belongs with those like themselves, and they all have a specific purpose. Spork tries fitting in with the spoons, and then with the forks, but he isn't quite enough like either. In... + Read More
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Series: CitizenKid111 TreesHow One Village Celebrates the Birth of Every GirlHardcover
Rina Singh9781525301209
$19.99JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 5 - 8
Oct 06, 2020
In a small village in India, a boy grows up to make a huge difference in his community by planting trees to celebrate the birth of every girl. Based on a true story, this book celebrates environmental sustainability, community activism and ecofeminism. This is the story of Sundar Paliwal, who is from a small Indian village ruled by ancient customs. As he grows to be a man, Sundar suffers much heartbreak and decides it is time for change to come to his village. Sundar is determined to live in a place where girls are valued as much as boys and w... + Read More
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Series: Emmy NoetherThe Most Important Mathematician You've Never Heard OfHardcover
Helaine Becker9781525300592
$19.99JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 6 - 9
Oct 06, 2020
In this engaging and inspiring biography, a groundbreaking but relatively unknown woman finally gets her due as one of the most influential mathematicians of the twentieth century. Emmy Noether is not pretty, quiet, good at housework or eager to marry --- all the things a German girl is expected to be in her time. What she is, though, is a genius at math. When she grows up, she finds a way to first study math at a university (by sitting in, not actually enrolling) and then to teach it (by doing so for free). She also manages to do her own rese... + Read More
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Series: Exploring Our CommunityFollow Your Breath!A First Book of MindfulnessHardcover
Scot Ritchie9781525303364
$16.99JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 4 - 7
Oct 06, 2020
Part of the popular Exploring Our Community series, here's the perfect child-friendly introduction to mindfulness. Friends Yulee, Nick, Martin and Sally are at Pedro's house for a sleepover. Pedro is moving in a few days, and he's been feeling both sad about leaving his old house and worried he won't be happy in his new one. To try to help Pedro feel better, his mom decides to teach the five friends about mindfulness, which is, as she describes it, “being aware of what is happening right now.” As the children practice focusing on their bodies,... + Read More
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Series: In the DarkThe Science of What Happens at NightHardcover
Lisa Deresti Betik9781525301094
$19.99JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 8 - 12
Sep 01, 2020
Ever wonder what happens when you go to sleep at night? Discover all that's still going on in the world after dark, in this intriguing, fact-packed introduction to the science of night. What happens when we go to sleep at night? Now young readers can find out, in this entertaining exploration of the science of night. Nocturnal animals are hunting for food. Plants are using math (!) to conserve their overnight energy. Celestial objects only visible after dark are shining brightly in the night sky. Even our own bodies and brains are still workin... + Read More
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Series: CitizenKidInternational Day of the Girl, TheCelebrating Girls Around the WorldHardcover
Jessica Dee Humphreys9781525300585
$19.99JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 7 - 10
Sep 01, 2020
This introduction to the International Day of the Girl and its worldwide significance encourages children to recognize their own potential to make change, providing both a perfect lesson in social justice and a celebration of girl power. The United Nations designated October 11th as the International Day of the Girl, a day to increase awareness of problems that affect girls --- and only girls --- around the world and to encourage progress toward gender equality. Nine stories inspired by the real-life experiences of girls from all over the glo... + Read More
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Series: Nature All AroundNature All Around: BirdsHardcover
Pamela Hickman9781771388184
$19.99JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 7 - 10
Sep 01, 2020
The perfect resource for budding bird-watchers, this beautiful, comprehensive introduction encourages children to appreciate the wonderful world of birds all around them. Because birds can be spotted in every neighborhood, and in all seasons, they are an excellent choice for piquing children's interest in wildlife. Here's a comprehensive, child-friendly guide to birds that makes the perfect starting point. Colorful pages explore the characteristics of different bird species, along with many of their fascinating and unique features, from their ... + Read More
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Series: This Is Your Brain on StereotypesHow Science Is Tackling Unconscious BiasHardcover
Tanya Lloyd Kyi9781525300165
$17.99JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 11 - 14
Sep 01, 2020
An essential overview of the science behind stereotypes: from why our brains form them to how recognizing them can help us be less biased. From the time we're babies, our brains constantly sort and label the world around us --- a skill that's crucial for our survival. But, as adolescents are all too aware, there's a tremendous downside: when we do this to groups of people it can cause great harm. Here's a comprehensive introduction to the science behind stereotypes that will help young people make sense of why we classify people, and how we ca... + Read More
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Series: IzzyIzzy in the DoghouseHardcover
Caroline Adderson9781771387323
$16.99JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 6 - 9
Oct 06, 2020
From the author of the Jasper John Dooley series comes a new lovable character: Isabel! The first title in this early chapter book series tells us why Isabel just has, has, has to get a dog! Isabel and Zoë are favorite friends --- most of the time. They have side-by-side cubbies at school. They never take off their friendship bracelets. And they make each other laugh like nobody else. But some of the time, Isabel isn't Zoë's favorite friend at all. Because some of the time, the fun things they do end in a no-fun way. Like how they've been sent... + Read More
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Series: Throwaway GirlsHardcover
Andrea Contos9781525303142
$18.99YOUNG ADULT FICTION Age (years) from 14 - 18
Sep 01, 2020
A timely edge-of-your-seat thriller from a debut writer to watch. Caroline Lawson is three months away from freedom, otherwise known as graduation day. That's when she'll finally escape her rigid prep school and the parents who thought they could convert her to being straight. Until then, Caroline is keeping her head down, pretending to be the perfect student even though she is crushed by her family and heartbroken over the girlfriend who left for California. But when her best friend Madison disappears, Caroline feels compelled to get involv... + Read More
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Series: ChesterChester's MasterpiecePaperback
Mélanie Watt9781554533541
$9.99JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8
Sep 01, 2020
Chester's finally ready to write his own masterpiece --- he just needs to get Mélanie Watt out of the way! A wry take on the creative process and how good stories are constructed. When Chester (the cat) announces he's taking over for Mélanie Watt on this book due to some technical difficulties*, Mélanie begs to differ. She tells him that no one will want to publish his messy book. And she demands that he return her supplies so she can get to work. Chester insists he can create the best, most original story anyone has ever read in their entire ... + Read More
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Series: Imaginary Garden, ThePaperback
Andrew Larsen9781525305399
$12.99JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7
Sep 01, 2020
Theodora loved her grandfather's old garden. His new apartment's balcony is too windy and small for a garden. But what appears to be a drawback soon leads to a shared burst of creativity as Theo and her Poppa decide to paint a new garden. As they work side by side --- sowing seeds with brushes and paint --- a masterpiece begins to take shape that transforms the balcony into an abundant garden. When Poppa goes away on holiday, Theo helps nurture the garden and it begins to take on a life of its own. This garden grows not from soil but from lov... + Read More
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