Jean-Pierre Simeon

Light Hardcover (1 lb or less)

Pennsylvania

"Exuding magic and unbridled creativity on every page, this is a book with the potential to heal more than just fish."--Publishers Weekly

"An enchantingly abstract invitation to ponder poetry."--Kirkus Reviews

"A great book for any age! At this very moment, it feels like one of the best books I've ever bought!"--A Year of Reading blog

This Is a Poem That Heals Fish

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Rosemary Wells

Though she is teased about her silver trailer home, a little girl never loses sight of life’s true gifts in Rosemary Wells’s sensitive, ultimately uplifting story.

Stella lives in a sparkling home on wheels that’s as silver as a comet in the sky. Inside are lots of cupboards and hiding places, and even a sofa that turns into a bed! Her home is called the Starliner, and it has everything Stella and her mama and daddy need to be happy. Until, that is, some big weasels pop up along the road, saying mean things about the Starliner. Mama comes to soothe away the hurt, and Daddy hitches their home to a truck and drives it away to a brand-new place, where Stella meets friends who are as enchanted as she is with her shiny home. Happily, one person’s old tin can is truly another person’s silver palace!

Stella's Starliner

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Sally Moss

Light Paperback (1 lb or less)

Peter, a young Asian boy, reveals the power of his imagination through his painting.

Peter's Painting

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Emma Yarlett

Hardcover (1 to 2 lbs)

The Book Monster

"Nibbles, the book-eating monster, has nibbled his way out of his own book and now he's causing mischief and mayhem in other people's stories. Look out!"-- Provided by publisher.

Nibbles

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Juniper Bates

“A subtle, deceptively simple book about inclusion, hospitality, and welcoming the ‘other.’” —Kirkus Reviews “A boundlessly inclusive spirit...This open-ended picture book creates a natural springboard for discussion.” —Booklist “This sweet extended metaphor uses an umbrella to demonstrate how kindness and inclusion work...A lovely addition to any library collection, for classroom use or for sharing at home.” —School Library Journal In the tradition of Alison McGhee’s Someday, beloved illustrator Amy June Bates makes her authorial debut alongside her eleven-year-old daughter with this timely and timeless picture book about acceptance. By the door there is an umbrella. It is big. It is so big that when it starts to rain there is room for everyone underneath. It doesn’t matter if you are tall. Or plaid. Or hairy. It doesn’t matter how many legs you have. Don’t worry that there won’t be enough room under the umbrella. Because there will always be room. Lush illustrations and simple, lyrical text subtly address themes of inclusion and tolerance in this sweet story that accomplished illustrator Amy June Bates cowrote with her daughter, Juniper, while walking to school together in the rain.

The Big Umbrella

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Jennifer Sattler

Meet a flamingo of a different stripe. When all-too-curious Sylvie learns that the reason she is pink is because of her diet, she decides to do a little experimenting! At first, Sylvie likes trying out different colors and patterns, but ultimately she learns the valuable lesson that sometimes it's best to just be yourself.

Sylvie

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Megan Maynor

A modern, summery spin on the classic The House That Jack Built, in which Lola's day at the beach leads to new friends and a giant sandcastle. Lola is building her dream sandcastle--one with a tall, tall tower and sea glass that sends signals to mermaids. But the beach is crowded, and soon enough, a boy steps on her castle. Not to worry! Lola recruits him to build a wall. When a toddler with a bulldozer starts digging too close the walls, Lola decides he can be in charge of digging the moat. As the sandcastle grows, so does Lola's friendly group of helpers. There's only one thing that Lola doesn't want near the sandcastle: a wave! Will the new friends be able to salvage the mermaids' castle when their hard work is washed away?

The Sandcastle That Lola Built

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Lisa Mantchev

"A sunny, smart, tongue-in-cheek tale." --The New York Times Book Review
"Sweet and affirming." --Kirkus Reviews
"With a gentle message of inclusion and helping others, this title reaches beyond a mere friendship story."--School Library Journal
"Heartening."--Booklist

In this bestselling and internationally beloved picture book, the local Pet Club won't admit a boy's tiny pet elephant, so he finds a solution--one that involves all kinds of unusual animals.

Today is Pet Club day. There will be cats and dogs and fish, but strictly no elephants are allowed. The Pet Club doesn't understand that pets come in all shapes and sizes, just like friends. Now it is time for a boy and his tiny pet elephant to show them what it means to be a true friend.

Strictly No Elephants has been sold around the world and is heralded as a pitch-perfect book about inclusion. Imaginative and lyrical, this sweet story captures the magic of friendship and the joy of having a pet.

Strictly No Elephants

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Benji Davies

In this sequel to The Storm Whale, the boy, Noi, is caught in a storm at sea and his whale friend comes to his rescue. When Noi's dad sails out on one last fishing trip before winter, Noi waits for him at home. But as the storm worsens and his dad does not return, Noi decides to go looking for his dad. But the storm is powerful and dangerous, and soon Noi, too, is stuck in the icy sea. When it seems that all hope is lost, a friend comes to help Noi and his father. Poignant and evocative, this is a beautiful celebration of friendship and family, and the special bond between a father and son.

The Storm Whale in Winter

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Jon Agee

In this sneaky, silly picture book for fans of Oliver Jeffers and Jon Klassen, an intrepid—but not so clever—space explorer is certain he’s found the only living thing on Mars A young astronaut is absolutely sure there is life to be found on Mars. He sets off on a solitary mission, determined to prove the naysayers wrong. But when he arrives, equipped with a package of cupcakes as a gift, he sees nothing but a nearly barren planet. Finally, he spies a single flower and packs it away to take back to Earth as proof that there is indeed life on Mars. But as he settles in for the journey home, he cracks open his cupcakes—only to discover that someone has eaten them all! Readers will love being in on the secret: Unbeknownst to the explorer, a Martian has been wandering through the illustrations the whole time—and he got himself a delicious snack along the way.

Life on Mars

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Paula Danziger

Amber Brown is excited to be starting second grade--and a little nervous, too. But Amber Brown decides she's ready for whatever happens, and second grade had better be ready for Amber Brown!

Get Ready for Second Grade, Amber Brown

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Mandy Stanley

Early Learning Through Art

Discover shapes and complete fun creative activities with stickers. Join Arty Mouse and his friends and discover animals big and small, finishing each one with the sticker shapes included. Perfect for encouraging independent learning, Sticker Doodles titles encourage children to independently complete the activities whilst learning about the world around them. Early learning through art for children aged 3-6. Helps develop fine motor skills Includes notes for parents and age-graded outcomes, in line with the US Common Core State Standards Initiative. Watch children's confidence grow! 'Brilliant and highly recommended' - Creative Play Awards 'An excellent way to encourage children to experiment' - Parents in Touch 'Top 15 activity books for kids' - The Independent

Arty Friends

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Rod Hull

When Mr. Betts's eight different pets develop spots, he takes them to the vet. Dr. Potts's medicine cures the spots--but gives them stripes instead! This hilarious rhyming story rollicks along from one problem to the next as Dr. Potts finally cures Mr. Betts's wacky collection of pets

Dr. Potts, My Pets Have Spots!

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Chris Van Dusen

Randy Riley, a science genius who loves baseball but is not very good at it, needs to use both his interests to save his town from a giant fireball that is heading their way.

Randy Riley's Really Big Hit

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Katie Davis

Beloved children's book author-illustrator Katie Davis reassures young readers off to their first day of school with this upbeat tale about first day of school jitters.



Dexter Dugan is starting kindergarten and his stuffed dog Rufus is terrified for him. Thankfully, third grader and older sister extraordinaire Jessie is there to patiently answer all of Dexter's--er, Rufus's--questions. Dex's first day is filled with exciting new things like a delightful teacher and a lunchroom that looks like a restaurant! But when Dex loses Rufus during recess, will Jessie come to the rescue before the final bell rings? Katie Davis's crayon-like illustrations and lighthearted tone will reassure any new student's cornucopia of fears and boost their confidence in this humorous story about facing your fears . . . after all, kindergarten rocks!

Kindergarten Rocks!

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Jean Marzollo

Walter Wick

Brand-new for beginning readers: An I Spy Reader with picture clue riddles!All-new, easy-to-read riddles by Jean Marzollo are paired with fun photographs culled from previously published I Spy books to create an I Spy easy reader. With rhythm, rhyme, and picture clues, this book is written to support the newest reader.

I Spy Funny Teeth

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Veronika Martenova Charles

Having been warned to stay away from the high waters of the local creek, the boys’ imaginations run as swiftly as the stream. Before they know it, they have scared themselves silly with stories like The Children with Green Teeth, from Britain; The Deadly Beach, from Hawaii; and The Waterman, from Central Europe.

Don't Go near the Water!

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E. Richard Churchill

Louis V. Loeschnig

Muriel Mandell

Science experiments are fun for every age--especially when there is a surprise in each one. 365 Simple Science Experiments with Everyday Materials includes clever and core concept building projects perfect for a year of hands-on learning. Get ready to make things fizz, bounce, ooze and surprise you, young scientist! Keeping an emphasis on learning safely, 365 Simple Science Experiments with Everyday Materials is an illustrated entertaining guide to easy-to-do projects that convey basic science concepts, terms and methods while empowering kids to explore further on their own. From making invisible ink to building a weather station, these simple experiments are designed to inspire curiosity while instilling critical thinking skills. Projects include a bubble blower, a bottle barometer, an undersea water fountain, a directional compass, rock candy, and a rainbow. Through these engaging experiments kids learn about gravity, electricity, magnification, magnetism, oxidation, and more. Whether your young STEM / STEAM genius is preparing for a school science fair or just eager to know more about the world, 365 Simple Science Experiments with Everyday Materials is a great activity book at any time.

365 Simple Science Experiments with Everyday Materials

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David A. Adler

Inside a Crash Investigation

Fifth-grade sleuth Cam Jansen and her friend Eric combine wits to solve the disappearance of a young French girl.

The Mystery of Flight 427

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Mary Pope Osborne

Jack and Annie are joined by Teddy and Kathleen as they travel to the snowy Land-Behind-the-Clouds, where they search for the eye of the Ice Wizard and attempt to help Merlin and Morgan.

Winter of the Ice Wizard

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Even though he has not quite mastered the skill of barking, Mr. Doodle's poodle performs many tricks. Includes a vocabulary list.

Mr. Doodle Had a Poodle

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Mary Ann Fraser

When big brother decides that a snowy winter day is perfect for a yeti hunt, his little brother comes along, asking questions about the mysterious creatures all along the way.

No Yeti Yet

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Julia Donaldson

Wanting to sail beyond its rock, a tiny snail hitches a ride on a big humpback whale and then is able to help the whale when it gets stuck in the sand.

The Snail and the Whale

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Roni Schotter

Eva, a would-be writer, sits on her New York City stoop with her notebook, waiting for something to happen. She has been given a homework assignment to record goings-on in her Manhattan neighborhood. Each neighbor who passes offers her useless writing tips, but it isn't until Eva takes matters into her own hands that exciting things begin to happen in her neighborhood -- enough to make a great story!A hilarious sequence of happenings ensues and Eva learns that you can find inspiration for writing anywhere if you observe carefully enough.

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