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1) Nook
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Nook, a young anxious bunny, prefers to sit apart from the other animals in a place she feels safe, but when a badger sits in her spot one day she feels the panic building inside her until an unexpected act of kindness.
2) Bloom
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Once, the ocean was full of friends. But lately, a little jellyfish named Luna has noticed that things are changing-friends are disappearing! When she sets out to find them, she discovers that everyone has a part to play in protecting the careful balance of the ocean. In this beautifully illustrated and timely tale, little Luna comes up with a powerful way to deliver a message that inspires helpfulness and hope.
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Come on tour with country singer Rooster Flatts as he travels the world and crows about endangered, vulnerable, and threatened species on each continent! Children will love learning about polar bears, manatees, sloths, rhinos, orangutans, leatherback sea turtles, and emperor penguins. This engaging picture book increases awareness of animals and the ways our actions affect them by delivering interesting facts about their habits and habitats with a...
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In a park full of squirrels, it's hard being a mouse. Why do squirrels get stuffed with nuts, but no one gives any to Tullio? The little mouse is sure that it's all because of the tail-and he'll go to great lengths to prove he's right! Children will love this sweet and silly story about self-acceptance and finding friends who appreciate you just as you are.
5) Stuck Inside
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What do you do when you're stuck inside and all the fun is outside? Tilly has to stay in until a big storm passes by. Her pup Toby has to stay in until his sore paw gets better. And there is absolutely, positively nothing fun to do. Then a hopeful Toby brings Tilly his leash, and Tilly gets an idea! With delightful illustrations, this sweet story of exploration, creativity, and seeing old things in a new light will spark the imagination of any child...
6) Musical ABC
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From an alligator with an accordion to a zebra with a zumari, this adorably illustrated picture book gives children a delightful introduction to letters, animal names, and instruments from around the world. Strum, clap, and tap your way through the whimsical, musical animal alphabet to make story time extra special!
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When Little Dumpling accidentally rolls away from her family's tent at a Dumpling Fest, she is surprised to discover that there are lots of different ways to be a dumpling! As she tries to find her way back to her home, she meets and makes friends with dumplings from all over the world, taking delight in their similarities and differences, and developing a new taste...for adventure! Young children will love this delicious tale of discovery, diversity,...
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Nigel has dined with disorderly dragons, inelegant llamas, and other uncultured individuals. Today, though, he's taking tea with a unicorn. He just knows her manners will be dainty and refined. But when Nigel and the unicorn sit down to eat, they have very different ideas of proper behavior! Can they learn to find common ground, and have some not-too-messy fun with their food along the way? Kids will love this silly, beautifully illustrated story...
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When the music starts playing, everyone can dance...except the ants. They can lift, build, and dig, so why can't they twirl, dip, and jig? As the ants try to dance, they discover they are better together in this toe-tapping tale that shows the value of cooperation and teamwork. Readers will laugh (and dance) along with this whimsically illustrated story that encourages creative problem-solving and inspires even the littlest among us to pursue big...
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Who jumped, slithered, and stretched into the bed last night? That's what Dad wants to know in this wiggly, giggly bedtime book! Written in catchy, sing-song verse, this adorably illustrated book will be a bedtime favorite. Children will love seeing who jumps into the bed next, and parents will appreciate the dad who, after a sleepless night, still gets up and saves the day!
11) Bork
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When a cheerful, chatty pup greets a new friend, he is surprised to learn that the other dog doesn't understand him. And not only that, each new dog that joins the group doesn't understand any of the others! Will the raucous ruckus of borks, barks, woofs, and wafs ever lead to conversation? Featuring comical illustrations of adorably expressive dogs, this not-exactly-wordless picture book shows how differences can disappear when you unite toward a...
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Moose is the best! No, Goose is! Moose and Goose are fierce rivals who compete at school, sports, and everything else! They live on opposite cliffs across the sea from each other. One day, they find themselves stuck on the beach below their homes. Can Moose and Goose set aside their rivalry to get back to their families? This humorous picture book shows how working together can solve a problem and build a friendship.
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Beatrice is a bee. She and her 50,000 sisters have always lived in Big Tree Hive. But lately, the neighbors have been making some changes. As Beatrice sets out to search for a new home for her family, she discovers a surprising new place to belong. This lushly illustrated story is a sweet reflection on home, habitat, and how to be a good neighbor.
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Ella isn't afraid of silly old monsters--much to the dismay of the three big monsters who try their best to scare her! There's only one thing she's afraid of...and just in case it comes her way, she knows her dad is always there to keep her safe. This brightly illustrated, humorous picture book is perfect for small (but mighty) girls and their fathers to share.
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What's inside Aunt Jo's treasure chest? That's what Ava wants to know. Then, one night, Aunt Jo hands her the key...and the two take a magical journey back in time to visit three daring, gifted, and visionary Black fashion designers: Elizabeth Keckley, a former slave who became one of the most celebrated designers of her time and personal friend of Mary Todd Lincoln; Ann Cole Lowe, a designer for Jackie Kennedy; and Mildred Blount, milliner to the...
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Now in Spanish--When Little Dumpling accidentally rolls away from her family's tent at a Dumpling Fest, she is surprised to discover that there are lots of different ways to be a dumpling! As she tries to find her way back to her home, she meets and makes friends with dumplings from all over the world, taking delight in their similarities and differences, and developing a new taste...for adventure! Young children will love this delicious tale of discovery,...
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Now in Spanish--Nigel has dined with disorderly dragons, inelegant llamas, and other uncultured individuals. Today, though, he's taking tea with a unicorn. He just knows her manners will be dainty and refined. But when Nigel and the unicorn sit down to eat, they have very different ideas of proper behavior! Can they learn to find common ground, and have some not-too-messy fun with their food along the way? Kids will love this silly, beautifully illustrated...
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Now in Spanish--Penelope Giraffe and Gus Penguin are at home on two different sides of the same world. When something looks upside down to Penelope, it looks right-side up to Gus! As they explore their opposite points of view, will the twosome ever see eye-to-eye? This side-splitting, one-of-kind story will have you standing on your head...which wouldn't look silly to Gus at all.
19) Black Swans
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The stories of six daring, groundbreaking Black ballet dancers leap off the pages of this beautifully illustrated nonfiction picture book. Meet Essie Marie Dorsey, who in 1926 opened one of the first ballet schools for Black students; Arthur Mitchell, the first Black dancer with the New York City Ballet; Christian Holder, a principal dancer with the Joffrey Ballet; choreographer Dwight Rhoden; and present-day ballerinas Misty Copeland and Michaela...
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The bears are excited to swim, climb, and run...all except Ursa, the littlest one. The lake looks so wide! And the tree looks so tall! As Ursa watches her siblings try new things, she learns it's OK to set her own pace in this adorably illustrated tale about facing fears by taking one step at a time.
Listening to yourself and doing things when you feel ready are important growing-up skills. Parents and children will cheer for the little bear who...
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