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Luba and the Wren
Patricia Polacco
Hardcover (Philomel, May 24, 1999)Luba helps a frightened bird who promises her anything she wishes, but instead she gives the wishes to her parents, who turn an act of kindness into a quest for riches, in this Russian version of The Fisherman and his Wife.
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Clickety Clack
Robert Spence, Amy Spence, Margaret Spengler
Hardcover (Viking Juvenile, April 26, 1999)A train-ride adventure has the very patient Driver Zach picking up groups of very silly passengers, including dancing ducks, talking yaks, and two packs of elephants that really start a ruckus when two mischievous mice climb aboard.
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Grandma Summer
Harley Jessup
Hardcover (Viking Juvenile, June 1, 1999)Ben and his grandma come to stay in a creaky old house by the sea where they spend their days exploring the beach and the icy surf, playing checkers, and snuggling in together to wait out a storm.
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Say Please, Little Bear
Peter Bently
Hardcover (Parragon Books, Oct. 1, 2011)Little Bear gets a lesson from Daddy Bear in learning to be polite and share in this whimsical tale from Peter Bently. This warm story delivers an important message in a playful manner, making it ideal for early learners. The adorable illustrations and easy-to-read text will make it a favorite for children to read aloud with adults or as a practice book for independent readers.
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Grandma's Favorite
Erin Dealey, Luciana Navarro Powell
Hardcover (Kane Miller Books / EDC Publishing, March 15, 2018)Whether a grandma fixes cars, goes to the gym, loves loud, silly songs, or catching bugs, time with her grandkids is what she loves most of all!
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My Dog Is Lost
Ezra Jack Keats
Paperback (Puffin, June 1, 1999)Two days after arriving in New York from Puerto Rico, eight-year-old Juanito, who speaks no English, loses his dog and searches for it all over the city making new friends along the way.
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Rise of the Lioness: Restoring a Habitat and its Pride on the Liuwa Plains
Bradley Hague
Hardcover (National Geographic Children's Books, Sept. 13, 2016)Poaching and war damaged an isolated wilderness in West Zambia, reducing its lion population to just one: Lady, the last lioness. Witness Lady's fight for survival in this evocative narrative on the decline, fall, and rebirth of the Liuwa Plains. Follow Lady as she grapples with a landscape altered by human hands and discover how both Lady and humankind restore balance to the environment. More than a story about one brave lion, The Lioness offers a great introduction to life science by looking at the workings of an ecosystem, the methods of scientists and environmentalists, and explaining the interconnection between the plant, animal, and human systems.
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Hello Sun!
Hans Wilhelm
Hardcover (First Avenue Editions, Aug. 2, 2003)Upon feeling a sunbeam for the first time, a young hedgehog decides to build a treehouse so that he can see the sun itself, and, despite teasing and a bet with a wily fox, he finds a way to get the job done.
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My First French / English Word Book
Venice Shone
Hardcover (Orchard Books, )None
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Muddypaw's First Christmas
Paul Bright, Simon Mendez
Hardcover (Parragon Books, July 12, 2012)It's Christmas time for Ben and his lovable but mischievous dog Muddypaws! Can Muddypaws wait to find out what gifts are underneath the Christmas tree? Any family with a pet will appreciate the trials and joys of Christmas together, and kids will love the adventures of Muddypaws in this spirited holiday tale.
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The Nose that Knows
Malachy Doyle
Hardcover (Parragon Books, March 27, 2015)When Milo's knowing nose finds a scent it likes, nothing will stop it. Nose to the ground, Milo is led anywhere and everywhere- out the door, through the park, up a skyscraper, and even to outer space! But will Milo's nose ever lead him home? Follow Milo the dog as he follows his NOSE in this funny yet sweet rhyme illustrated by artist Barroux.
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The House Book
Keith DuQuette
Hardcover (Putnam Juvenile, May 24, 1999)Rhyming text celebrates the many parts of a house, from the floor and its welcome mat to the walls, windows, stairs, and roof
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