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Updated January 6, 2024
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Each peach pear plum : an "I spy" story
Ahlberg, Janet.
Paper Book
Each Peach Pear Plum - the classic picture book by Janet and Allan Ahlberg. Each Peach Pear Plum is a timeless picture book classic from the bestselling illustrator/author team Janet and Allan Ahlberg, creators of Peepo!. Each beautifully illustrated page encourages young children to interact with...
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Giraffes can't dance
Andreae, Giles
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Ada Twist, scientist
Beaty, Andrea
Paper Book
Inspired by real-life makers Ada Lovelace and Marie Curie, this beloved #1 bestseller champions STEM, girl power and women scientists in a rollicking celebration of curiosity, the power perseverance, and the importance of asking "Why?" Don't miss Ada's further adventures-with her friends...
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Madeline
Bemelmans, Ludwig
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"In an old house in Paris that was covered with vines lived twelve little girls in two straight lines the smallest one was Madeline." Nothing frightens Madeline--not tigers, not even mice. With...
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Thelma the unicorn
Blabey, Aaron
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Thelma dreams of being a glamorous unicorn. In a rare pink and glitter-filled moment of fate, Thelma's wish comes true. She rises to instant international stardom, but at an unexpected cost. After a while, Thelma realizes that she was happier as her ordinary, sparkle-free self.
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Grandma's tiny house : a counting story!
Brown-Wood, JaNay
Paper Book
Chicago Public Library's 2017 Best of the Best Books selection "A fine addition to book collections about families, food, counting, and joyous gatherings" - The Horn Book This sweet, rhyming counting book introduces young readers to numbers one through fifteen...
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Jamberry
Degen, Bruce.
Paper Book
This bestselling classic features a berry-loving boy and an endearing rhyme-spouting bear. The fun wordplay and bright paintings with lots of details for young readers to explore make Jamberry a perennial favorite, and this board book edition is a great stocking stuffer. A small boy...
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Llama, llama red pajama
Dewdney, Anna.
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Llama, Llama red pajama waiting, waiting for his mama. Mama isn't coming yet. Baby Llama starts to fret. In this infectious rhyming read-aloud, Baby Llama turns bedtime into an all-out llama drama! Tucked into bed by his mama, Baby Llama...
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Paletero man
Diaz, Lucky
Paper Book
A vibrant picture book celebrating the strength of community and the tastes of summer from Latin Grammy-winning musician Lucky Diaz and celebrated artist Micah Player. Ring! Ring! Ring! Can you hear his call Paletas for one! Paletas for all! What's the best way to...
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The pout-pout fish
Diesen, Deborah.
Paper Book
The first book in the New York Times bestselling Pout-Pout Fish series from Deborah Diesen and illustrator Dan Hanna! Deep in the water,Mr. Fish swims aboutWith his fish face stuckIn a permanent pout. Can his...
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Noni the pony
Lester, Alison.
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Meet Noni, a pony who's as zippy and fun as she is thoughtful and kind. Introducing Noni, the friendliest, funniest, and friskiest pony you'll ever meet! When she's not racing and chasing with her best pals Dave Dog and Coco the Cat, she's busy making sure they feel cozy...
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Chicka chicka boom boom
Martin, Bill
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There is always enough room on your child's bookshelf for this rollicking alphabet chant that has been a children's favorite for over thirty years! A told B, and B told C, "I'll meet you at the top of the coconut tree" In this lively alphabet...
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Bathe the cat
McGinty, Alice B.
Paper Book
Cats + water: What could go wrong? This riotous romp of a picture book follows a frantic family as they try to get some chores done--with no help from the family cat, who keeps scrambling the list of chores to hilarious effect. Get ready for a rollicking read-aloud with a truly purrfect ending.<...
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Mouse mess
Riley, Linnea Asplind.
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There's a mouse in the house, and when he wakes up, he's going to be hungry for a snack. From cookies and crackers to olives, cheese, and sticky jam, MOUSE joyfully munches his way through the kitchen and makes a big MESS!
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Goodnight, goodnight, construction site
Rinker, Sherri Duskey.
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The #1 New York Times bestselling children's book and beloved bedtime story! As the sun sets behind the big construction site, all the hardworking trucks get ready to say goodnight. One by one, Crane Truck, Cement Mixer,...
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Little blue truck
Schertle, Alice.
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Beep! Beep! Meet Blue! Filled with truck sounds and animal noises, Little Blue Truck is a rollicking homage to the power of friendship and the rewards of helping others. A muddy country road is no match for this little pick-up--that is, until he gets stuck while pushing a dump truck out of...
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Sheep in a jeep
Shaw, Nancy
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"A rollicking, simple story that never loses its bounce" --Boston Globe Here they come, a flock of rollicking sheep in their sturdy red jeep. Will their outing be a success? Jeep goes splash! Jeep goes thud! Jeep goes deep in gooey mud! Here is a lively, funny tale,...
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Rhyming dust bunnies
Thomas, Jan
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Bug! Rug! Mug! Hug! These dust bunnies love to rhyme. Well, except for Bob. Much to the other bunnies' frustration, Bob can never get the rhythm right. Then he saves everyone from a big, scary monster wielding--gasp!--a broom, and they all breathe a sigh of relief. But can Bob save them from the big...
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Bear snores on
Wilson, Karma.
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One by one, a whole host of different animals and birds find their way out of the cold and into Bear's cave to warm up. But even after the tea has been brewed and the corn has been popped, Bear just snores on! See what happens when he finally wakes up and finds his cave full of uninvited...
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How do dinosaurs say good night?
Yolen, Jane.
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Perfect for bedtime reading, children love the laugh-aloud antics of playful dinosaur children who stomp and fuss and jump on the bed in this award-winning New York Times bestseller! How do dinosaurs say good night? Brimming with humor and familiar good-night...
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Firefighter Flo!
Zimmerman, Andrea Griffing
Paper Book
Ring! Clang! Firefighter Flo and her team race to stop a fire in this picture book filled with bold art and fun onomatopoeia. Last night at the Fire Station... With a jingly-jang, the telephone rang. RING-RING! RING-RING! ...
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