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21) Gnome
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Mr Gnome is a grumpy little fellow. He's really quite rude and he is definitely NOT cute. So when Miss Witch asks him to kindly stop fishing in her pond, Mr Gnome is in danger of finding out exactly what happens to gnomes who say 'NO!' From the author of Santa Claus vs The Easter Bunny comes this laugh-out-loud cautionary tale, told in conversational syle, perfect for fans of Kes Gray and Jim Field's Oi, Frog series. Praise for Santa Claus vs The...
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All the vehicles and animals on Stonybrook Farm are enlisted to help build a new swimming hole for their town's residents. It is a big job, but Tractor Mac and his pals are willing to lend a hand. But a tractor named Deke thinks he can do it all by himself--and do it better than everyone else. He soon learns that a complex job is done best when each member of a team does his or her part.
23) Freight train
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Brief text and illustrations trace the journey of a colorful train as it goes through tunnels, by cities, and over trestles.
26) Crabby Crab
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Crabby Crab, unhappy about the way he looks and moves, is surprised to learn that he is loved just the way he is.
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Publisher Annotation: From the moment we are born, we reach out. We reach out for our loved ones, for new knowledge and experiences, and for our dreams! Whether celebrating life's joyous milestones, sharing words of encouragement, or observing the wonder of the world around us, this uplifting book will inspire readers of every age. A celebration of love and shared discovery, this book will encourage readers to reach for the stars!
28) The couch potato
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"The Couch Potato has everything he needs within reach of his sunken couch cushion. But when the electricity goes out, Couch Potato is forced to peel himself away from the comforts of his living room and venture outside. And when he does, he realizes fresh air and sunshine could be just the things he needs..."--
30) The red tin box
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On her eighth birthday Maude buries a red tin box with some special treasures at the foot of a flowering dogwood tree and makes a promise to herself--and many years later she and her granddaughter travel to her childhood home to dig it up and pass it on.
31) Blue Chicken
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The innocent chicken just wants to help, but things get worse and worse - and bluer and bluer - the more she tries. Playing with colors and perspective, and using minimal text, this richly layered story reveals new things to see and laugh about with each reading.
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Everybody knows about the Founding Fathers and the Declaration of Independence in 1776. But the founders weren't the only ones who believed that everyone had a right to freedom. Mumbet, a Massachusetts slave, believed it too. She longed to be free, but how? Would anyone help her in her fight for freedom? Could she win against her owner, the richest man in town? Mumbet was determined to try.
33) Pumpkin Time!
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Evy is so focused on watching her garden grow that she misses all the silliness going on around her - pigs DANCING, donkeys FLYING, and sheep HAVING A PICNIC. But after Evy's spent all year taking care of her garden, everyone's invited to pumpkin time!
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Que felicidad! It's Cinco de Mayo, and Mouse follows his nose to the festival, where musicians play, dancers stomp, and delicious treats abound. Then Mouse spots a pinata and wants just one piece of candy...but he isn't the only one looking for a snack. Cat is planning his own fiesta with Mouse on the menu! This lively cat-and-mouse tale offers a humorous and easy introduction to the Cinco de Mayo holiday.
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Dad is bringing his daughter to bed, when she suddenly says 'I can do this myself... I'm a big girl now.' As the dad stands and watches his daughter climb the stairs his life begins to flash before his eyes - growing up, driving, getting married - it all comes at him so fast. Dad is standing there, lost in thought when his daughter reaches the top of the stairs, turns back to him and says, 'Well, aren't you going to come tuck me in?' What a relief!!...
38) Frog On His Own
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With boy and dog in hot pursuit, a frog discovers the joys of motorboating, plays a trick on a magician and shows up as an uninvited picnic guest, alarming adults and amusing children along the way. Non-verbal.
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In Yesterday I Found an A, a little girl recounts her home-alone adventure with the alphabet. In the Color Caper, Jack and Lyla love to explore the colorful world around them until a color thief comes to town and makes their world dark and grey. Follow along on their adventure through the rainbow and back again, as they solve the missing color problem!
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Each day is full of possibilities, and Zoe wants to be ready for everything this one might bring. But that makes getting dressed really, really hard! If it's a twirling day, she'll need to wear the purple skirt. But if it's a cartheeling day, she'll want the polka-dot tights. Or it might be a hiding day, perfect for the flower crown that will help her blend into the garden... or a flying day, which demands butterfly wings! As the clothes pile up and...
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