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Children's Picture Books

That is Not a Good Idea by Mo Willems

that is not a good idea

A surprising lesson about the importance of listening to one's inner gosling ensues when a very hungry fox issues a dinner invitation to a very plump goose.

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Perfect Home for a Family by David L. Harrison

perfect home for a family

A family of raccoons searches for the perfect home, only to find that what they had been looking for is right under their noses.

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Hampire by Sud Bardhan-Quallen

hampire

Duck cannot sleep because he is hungry, but while he is preparing a snack the Hampire, who roams the barnyard at night sinking his fangs into food, is creeping near.

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Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore by William Joyce

fantastic flying books of mr. morris lessmore

Morris Lessmore loves words, stories and books; after a powerful storm carries him to another land, dreary and colorless, he finds a single book in color that leads him to an amazing library where, he learns, the books need him as much as he needs them.

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The Bravest Woman in America by Marissa Moss

the bravest woman in america

Describes the life of Ida Lewis and how her father taught her to be the official keeper of Lime Rock Lighthouse in Newport, Rhode Island.

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What Can You Do With a Paleta Que= ¿Qué puedes hacer con una paleta? by Carmen Tafolla

What Can You Do Witha Paleta Que= ¿Qué puedes hacer con una paletaWhat Can You Do Witha Paleta Que= ¿Qué puedes hacer con una paleta

A young Mexican American girl celebrates the paleta, an icy fruit popsicle, and the many roles it plays in her lively barrio

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Because I'm Your Dad by Ahmet Zappa

because i'm your dad

The son of an unconventional father promises a similar childhood for his newborn.

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Matchbox Diary by Paul Fleischman

matchbox diary

Follow a girl's perusal of her great-grandfather's collection of matchboxes and small curios that document his poignant immigration journey from Italy to a new country

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Mary Wrightly so Politely by Shirin Yim Bridges

mary wrightly so politely

Mary Wrightly is a polite young girl who speaks a small, soft voice--unless she really wants to be heard!

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Truckery Rhymes by Jon Scieszka

truckery rhymes

This big, noisy, high-octane collection of favorite truckery rhymes includes "Peter Peter Payload Eater," "Little Dan Dumper," and "Pop Blows the Diesel

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Tiger Pups by Tom Harvey

tiger pups

Captured in adorable, intimate, and exclusive images by Tom Harvey and National Geographic photographer Keith Philpott, here is the fascinating story of the cubs and how they make the transition from living in the house with the Harveys to their new den outdoors.

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Question Boy Meets Little Miss Know It All by Peter Catalanotto

question boy meets little miss know it all

A curious boy with non-stop questions meets a girl who seems to know all the answers.

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Jack and the Baked Beanstalk by Colin Stimpson

jack and the baked beanstalk

After their café fails, Jack takes his mother's last few pennies and exchanges them for a can of magic baked beans that then lead Jack on a journey to a giant who is bored with counting his fortune.

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Dragons Love Tacos by Adam Rubin

dragons love tacos

Explores the love dragons have for tacos, and the dangers of feeding them them anything with spicy salsa.

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