Light Hardcover (1 lb or less)

New Jersey

All about the Beach

Norval the Fish is hosting a seaside talkshow for the Fish Channel–and the Cat in the Hat and Thing One and Thing Two are Cameracat and Crew! Among Norval’s special guests are his old friend Clam-I-Am (a shy gal who lives in the sand and likes to spit), along with horseshoe and hermit crabs, jellyfish, sand fleas, starfish, seagulls, and miscellaneous mollusks. Seaweed, seaglass, tides, tidal pools, dunes, driftwood, and waves make cameo appearances, too. Warning: Beginning readers are apt to be swept away!

Clam-I-Am!

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Missouri

A red fox and a dormouse joyfully play in the forest while the season changes from summer to autumn. Soon, the dormouse must hibernate, and the friends will part. Before the long sleep, the fox tries to keep the dormouse awake. Sleep indeed must come, but not before the friends have found a way to accept the inevitable . . . and make a promise to be together again in the spring. This gentle friendship story is the perfect allegory for bedtime . . . and the reassuring message is clear - "I will be there for you when you wake."

Before We Sleep

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Laura Schroff

Alex Tresniowski

Ohio

A True Story Based on the #1 New York Times Bestseller

From the #1 New York Times bestselling authors of An Invisible Thread comes the true, heartfelt, and extraordinary story of how one woman’s decision to help a boy on the street changed both of their lives forever. New York Times bestselling author Laura Schroff tells the remarkable story of her lifelong friendship with a boy named Maurice who she met on the street while he was asking for change in her book, An Invisible Thread. Now, in this sweet picture book, Laura retells the first Christmas that she and Maurice spent together. She shares how Maurice gave her a small white bear and, as she later learns, the only thing he had that he could truly call his own—to show her how grateful he was for their friendship. This heartwarming tale captures the true meaning of the holidays and will be one you’ll want to share with your family year after year as a reminder that a gift from the heart is always the best present under the tree.

An Invisible Thread Christmas Story

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Amelia Hepworth

Show a child just how strong your love is every minute of the day! Features a "To" and "From" personalization page, making this sweet offering an ideal gift for baby showers, birthdays, and new parents. 

The sun rises, and a bear and cub begin their day together. They splash in the water, climb mountains, watch the colorful lights in the shimmering sky, and play with friends. They show their love for each other by touching noses, chasing each other, and, of course, hugging and snuggling before bed. A sweet, gentle rhyme, perfect for sharing with a special little one that also includes a “To” and "From” personalization page in the front of the book, making this heartwarming book an ideal gift

Texas

Show a child just how strong your love is every minute of the day! Features a "To" and "From" personalization page, making this sweet offering an ideal gift for baby showers, birthdays, and new parents. The sun rises, and a bear and cub begin their day together. They splash in the water, climb mountains, watch the colorful lights in the shimmering sky, and play with friends. They show their love for each other by touching noses, chasing each other, and, of course, hugging and snuggling before bed. A sweet, gentle rhyme, perfect for sharing with a special little one that also includes a “To” and "From” personalization page in the front of the book, making this heartwarming book an ideal gift.

I Love You to the Moon and Back

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Daniel Kirk

New York

Honk Honk! Beep Beep! Father and child rise early for a trip to watch the sunrise on the mountaintop. Along the way they meet many friendly faces, some headed the same direction, and others in their own vehicles-big rigs, bulldozers and trains--with their own places to go and things to do. Nothing beats the start of a brand new day, especially when there are many vehicles to spot along the way. With a simple, playful text and boldly colored, toy-like illustrations, Daniel Kirk captures the fun of a special drive.

Honk Honk! Beep Beep!

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Dean Gray

Hardcover (1 to 2 lbs)

Kids will love this frightening book that plays spooky sounds and even doubles as a Pumpkin! Here's a great follow-up to our best-selling Musical Christmas Tree. This unique search-and-find Halloween book opens and stands and looks just like a fun pumpkin decoration! Visit Pumpkin Town and discover the silly, spooky characters who live there. You'll be sure to have a frightfully good time as you search and find spiders, bats, witches, and ghosts. Press the button to play eerie sounds and turn it off whenever you want--replaceable batteries are included. When you're done reading, use the Velcro tabs to join the covers together and make the book stand up just like a real pumpkin!

Spooky Sounds Halloween Pumpkin Fun

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Shamu and the Adventurous Seal Pup

Helen Lester

An engagingly humorous series that teaches life lessons to youngsters through laughter and fun is presented by the author/illustrator team that created the award-winning Hooway for Wodney Wat and Tacky the Penguin. Includes a downloadable audio component.

It Wasn't My Fault

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Monster High: Ghoulfriends Til the end

Josh Plattner

Provides advice on manners when at school, including staying in the bus seat when riding the bus, being polite to classmates, and putting toys back where they belong after recess.

Manners at School

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Lincoln Peirce

Super Scribbles, Cool Comix, and Lots of Laughs

Now an animated series from Paramount + & Nickelodeon!

For fans of the hilarious Diary of a Wimpy Kid series, here comes the eighth novel in the New York Times bestselling series Big Nate.

BIG NATE IS BLASTING OFF!

Nate has a crush on Ruby. But after his scrap with Randy Betancourt makes headlines in the Weekly Bugle, he's got a problem WAY worse than detention! Can Nate bounce back? And will the annual Mud Bowl be a blast . . . or a bust?

Meet BIG NATE, P.S. 38's coolest doodler and definitely NOT the teacher's pet.

This Big Nate activity book is bursting with exclusive activities. Includes mazes, sudoku, crossword puzzles, doodle games, comics, secrets codes, and much more!

Nate may not be Joe Honor Roll, but he knows he's meant for big fun. He's always up for scribbling games, jokes, laughs, and creating comics. And now you can join him!

There is plenty of space for kids to get creative, and all the favorite characters from Nate's New York Times bestselling world are included--the know-it-all Gina; Nate's best buddies, Francis and Teddy; his rival, Artur; and his least favorite teacher, Mrs. Godfrey, aka Godzilla. Nate's world pops off the pages with more than 500 black-and-white illustrations that you get to help create.

An awesome way to guarantee 100% relief from boredom--learn to doodle, draw, and write the Big Nate way!

Diary of a Wimpy Kid author Jeff Kinney says, "Big Nate is funny, big time!"

Big Nate Boredom Buster

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Garfield - Fat Cat Rhyme Time

Carolina Rabei

Did you know that all books in the library come to life when everyone has gone home? Follow the adventure of Dusty as he finds his perfect reader and is borrowed for the very first time. Children and adults will adore this new look into the world of books - an "origin" story for promoting libraries and books for reluctant (and not-so-reluctant) readers.

The Book Without a Story

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Delaware

To the Lighthouse

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John E. Becker

Jack Hanna

A book about the cheetahs at the Columbus Zoo who have dog companions.

Cheetahs and Anatolian Shepherd Dogs

Describes a special program initiated by the Cheetah Conservation Fund that saves cheetahs from extinction by using Anatolian shepherd dogs to guard farmers' flocks. Also highlights the Paws and Claws program of the Columbus Zoo which takes cheetahs and dogs into schools to teach people about the plight of the cheetah.

Frenemies for Life

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Alex Gino

Indiana

A bright, bold debut about a girl who was born a boy, but refuses to let that stand in the way of her dream. More than anything else, George wants to play Charlotte in her fourth-grade class's production of Charlotte's Web. The problem is, her teacher won't let her, because George is a boy. But George isn't about to let that squash her dream. With the help of her best friend, George must learn to stand up for her wish -- and brave a few bullies along the way. Transcending all categories and genres,George is a pertinent and poignant middle-grade read for kids of all backgrounds.

George

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Angela Cervantes

This deluxe junior novelization retells the exciting story of Disney Encanto--now streaming on Disney+!

Disney Encanto tells the tale of an extraordinary family, the Madrigals, who live hidden in the mountains of Colombia, in a magical house, in a vibrant town, in a wondrous, charmed place called an Encanto. The magic of the Encanto has blessed every child in the family with a unique gift from super strength to the power to heal--every child except one, Mirabel. But when she discovers that the magic surrounding the Encanto is in danger, Mirabel decides that she, the only ordinary Madrigal, might just be her exceptional family's last hope. The animated feature film is all retold in this hardcover deluxe junior novelization that's perfect for girls and boys ages 6 to 9. The Deluxe Junior Novelization based on the film comes with a full-color insert full of bonus movie content, plus a pull-out movie poster!

Disney Encanto: the Deluxe Junior Novelization (Disney Encanto)

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Big Nate will surpass all others! But it won't be easy. He's stuck with Gina, his all time enemy, who just might ruin everything! Will Nate win or lose? Pass or fail? Or end up in detention . . . again?

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Tish Rabe; Aristides Ruiz (Illustrator)

Clam-I-Am!

Giorgio. Volpe

Before We Sleep

Laura Schroff; Alex Tresniowski

An Invisible Thread Christmas Story

Amelia Hepworth

I Love You to the Moon and Back

Daniel Kirk

Honk Honk! Beep Beep!

Dean Gray

Spooky Sounds Halloween Pumpkin Fun

Mark Schulman

Shamu and the Adventurous Seal Pup

Helen Lester

It Wasn't My Fault

Gitty Daneshvari

Monster High: Ghoulfriends Til the end

Josh Plattner

Manners at School

Lincoln Peirce

Big Nate Boredom Buster

Jim Davis

Garfield - Fat Cat Rhyme Time

Carolina Rabei

The Book Without a Story

Donna Elias (Illustrator); Steve Murray

To the Lighthouse

John E. Becker; Jack Hanna

Frenemies for Life

Alex Gino

George

Angela Cervantes

Disney Encanto: the Deluxe Junior Novelization (Disney Encanto)

Lincoln Peirce

Big Nate Strikes Again

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Robert Frederick

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