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CHAPTER FIFTY-six
Do Not Bring Your Dragon to the Library
A book by JULIE GASSMAN
Have you ever thought about bringing your dragon to the library? Don't do it! You might have the best intentions, but that dragon will cause nothing but trouble. Using rhyming text and a diverse cast of characters, this charming picture book will provide some important--and some not so important--library etiquette in a very entertaining way.
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Date: Friday, May 4, 2017
CHAPTER FIFTY-five
Hooray for Books
book by MO WILLEMS
Turtle has looked everywhere for his favorite book, but it's nowhere to be found! Maybe his book was borrowed by Zebra, Owl, Giraffe, Elephant, or Lion. As Turtle searches, his friends offer to share their own favorite stories, but other books just won't do. Or is it time for Turtle to try something different? A tribute to books, reading, and the joy of sharing stories with others from Brian Won, the author/illustrator of Hooray for Hat! and Hooray for Today!.
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Date: Friday, April 27, 2017
CHAPTER FIFTY-FOUR
The Great Monster Hunt
A book by NORBERT LANDA
When Duck wakes early one morning, she hears a funny pshh pshh! noise from under her bed. Too afraid to look, she jumps out of bed and finds a friends to help. Soon Pig and a brave band of friends are heading Duck's way to save her from the terrifying monster...
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Date: Friday, April 20, 2017
CHAPTER FIFTY-SIX
Waiting is Not Easy
book by MO WILLEMS
Gerald is careful. Piggie is not.
Piggie cannot help smiling. Gerald can.
Gerald worries so that Piggie does not have to.
Gerald and Piggie are best friends.
In Waiting Is Not Easy!, Piggie has a surprise for Gerald, but he is going to have to wait for it. And Wait. And wait some more...
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Date: Friday, April 13, 2017
CHAPTER FIFTY-FIVE
Seder with the Animals
book by HOWARD BOGOT
This beautiful and charming volume is a perfect way to introduce your youngest Seder guests to the magical themes and wonders of celebration of this sacred time. With its playful rhymes and fantastic images, this book encourages children to see fireflies, feel the warm glow of candles, see a peacock's beauty and sing praises to God. Children and adults will enter a landscape of poetic images a landscape painted with the sights, sounds and symbols of our Passover heritage.
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Date: Friday, March 23, 2017
CHAPTER FIFTY-FOUR
Don't Let the Pigeons Drive the Bus
A book by MO WILLEMS
When a bus driver takes a break from his route, a very unlikely volunteer springs up to take his place-a pigeon! But you've never met one like this before. As he pleads, wheedles, and begs his way through the book, children will love being able to answer back and decide his fate. In his hilarious picture book debut, popular cartoonist Mo Willems perfectly captures a preschooler's temper tantrum
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Date: Friday, March 16, 2017
CHAPTER FIFTY-three
Otis and the Kittens
A book by LOREN LONG
On the farm where Otis the tractor lives, it hasn't rained in a long time and farmers all over the valley have grown anxious with water in such short supply. One hot afternoon, when Otis and his friends are resting beneath the shade of the apple tree, Otis spots something moving down in the valley—an orange tabby cat headed straight for the old barn. But then Otis sees something else that causes his engine to sputter . . . a swirl of smoke coming from the same barn. A fire!
As Otis races toward the fire with his friends in tow, he spots the tabby cat mewing in alarm. Otis rushes inside to discover the source of the cat's worries--her little kittens are perched up on the hayloft, scared. Otis never hesitates. Yet even after he delivers a tractor full of kittens safely outside, their mama remains upset. Re-entering the burning barn, Otis discovers why: one tiny kitten, still too scared to move. With a friendly chuff, Otis coaxes her down and she scampers out the door. That's when the floor collapses with a CRASH, trapping the tractor. Now Otis, the friend everyone can count on, must count on his friends.
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Date: Friday, March 9, 2017
CHAPTER FIFTY-TWO
Mustache Baby
A book by BRIDET HEOS
When Baby Billy is born with a mustache, his family takes it in stride. They are reassured when he nobly saves the day in imaginary-play sessions as a cowboy or cop and his mustache looks good-guy great. But as time passes, their worst fears are confirmed when little Billy’s mustache starts to curl up at the ends in a suspiciously villainous fashion. Sure enough, “Billy’s disreputable mustache led him into a life of dreadful crime.” Plenty of tongue-in-cheek humor and cartoonish illustrations make this the perfect baby-shower gift for a mustachioed father-to-be.
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Date: Friday, March 2, 2017
CHAPTER FIFTY-ONE
An Awesome Book of Thanks
A book by DALLAS CLAYTON
Inspired by the idea of being thankful for all that you have, An Awesome Book of Thanks! is a beautifully written, fantastically illustrated walk through a world of magical unicorns, robotic dinosaurs, and all of life's simple moments, great and small. Crafted for children ages 0-1000, this timeless story is sure to be an instant classic, at home in the hands of anyone looking for the perfect reminder of just how beautiful life can be.
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Date: Friday, February 16, 2017
CHAPTER FIFTY
Let's Play
A book by herve tullet
It's only a yellow dot...but what a dot it is! Readers won't be able to resist this jaunty, adventurous dot, nor its invitation to play along. Thus begins a spectacular ride of color, motion, shape, and imagination, filled with the artistry and delight that we know and love so well from Press Here and Mix It Up! But on this journey, prepare to leap headlong into a completely new dimension: emotion. Connecting not only to the mind but also to the heart, this dot expresses an extraordinary sense of humor, fear, joy, and more as it pushes, lurches, wiggles, and slides its way through—and even off! —the pages of this glorious companion to Press Here and Mix It Up!
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Date: Friday, February 2, 2017
CHAPTER FORTY-NINE
Daddies Do It Different
A book by Alan Sitomer
Daddy sure doesn't do things the way Mommy does! Just in time for Father's Day, this hilarious picture book takes a high-spirited look at the way dads put their own spin on different parts of a child's life--from going to a birthday party to bathtime. Alan Sitomer's debut picture book is inspired by his own experiences as a father and winningly complemented with delightful art by Abby Carter.
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Date: Friday, January 26, 2017
CHAPTER FORTY-EIGHT
Violet the Pilot
A book by Steve Breen
By the time she's two years old, Violet Van Winkle can fix nearly any appliance in the house. And by eight she's building elaborate flying machines from scratch, mind-boggling contraptions such as the Tubbubbler, the Bicycopter, and the Wing-a-ma-jig. The kids at school tease her, but they have no idea what she's capable of. Maybe she could earn their respect by winning the blue ribbon in the upcoming Air Show. Or maybe something even better will happen, something involving her best ever invention, a Boy Scout troop in peril, and even the mayor himself! A classic underdog story full of humor and sweetness and retro pizzazz, Violet the Pilot is both endearing and adorable. It'll fly right into your heart.
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Date: Friday, January 19, 2017
CHAPTER FORTY-seven
Is Your Mama a Llama?
A book by Deborah Guarino
Lloyd the Llama discovers what kind of animal his mama really is in this delightful guessing game picture book, filled with whimsical riddles and endearing illustrations. Rhyming questions and answers will charm and amuse children. Full-color illustrations.
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Date: Friday, January 12, 2017
CHAPTER FORTY-six
Here We Are
A book by OLIVER JEFFERS
The exquisite and thought-provoking new book from the multi award-winning, internationally best-selling picture book creator of Lost and Found, Oliver Jeffers.
Well, hello.
And welcome to this Planet.
We call it Earth.
Our world can be a bewildering place, especially if you’ve only just got here. Your head will be filled with questions, so let’s explore what makes our planet and how we live on it. From land and sky, to people and time, these notes can be your guide and start you on your journey. And you’ll figure lots of things out for yourself. Just remember to leave notes for everyone else... Some things about our planet are pretty complicated, but things can be simple, too: you’ve just got to be kind.
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Date: Friday, January 5, 2018
CHAPTER FORTY-FIVE
Read the Book, Lemmings!
A book by Ame Dyckman
Aboard the S.S. Cliff, First Mate Foxy reads an interesting fact: "Lemmings don't jump off cliffs." But Foxy can't get the lemmings on the Cliff to read his book, too. They're too busy jumping off.
After a chilly third rescue, exasperated Foxy and grumbly polar bear Captain PB realize their naughty nautical crew isn't being stubborn: The lemmings (Jumper, Me Too, and Ditto) can't read. And until Foxy patiently teaches his lemmings to read the book, he can't return to reading it, either!
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Date: Friday, December 22, 2017
CHAPTER FORTY-FOUR
Moana: The Mighty Maui Makes a Friend (Disney Moana)
A book by Kalikolehua Hurley
As a demigod, Maui has done a lot to help humanity. He slowed the sun to make the days longer and used his magical fishhook to pull up new islands. He battled monsters and even helped create coconuts. But there's one thing Maui has never done: be somebody's friend. Follow Maui on his journey to become the best friend ever--with some help from the brave voyager named Moana, that is
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Date: Friday, December 15, 2017
CHAPTER FORTY-tHREE
MOUSETRONAUT
A book by MARK KELLY
Astronaut Mark Kelly flew with “mice-tronauts” on his first spaceflight aboard space shuttle Endeavour in 2001. Mousetronaut tells the story of a small mouse that wants nothing more than to travel to outer space. The little mouse works as hard as the bigger mice to show readiness for the mission . . . and is chosen for the flight! While in space, the astronauts are busy with their mission when disaster strikes—and only the smallest member of the crew can save the day. With lively illustrations by award-winning artist C. F. Payne, Mousetronaut is a charming tale of perseverance, courage, and the importance of the small!
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Date: Friday, December 8, 2017
CHAPTER FORTY-two
HOW DO DINOSAURS SAY GOODNIGHT?
A book by JANE YOLEN
In a few simple lines of verse on each spread, fathers and mothers are ready to put their youngsters to bed. But in this book, the youngsters are a wide variety of dinosaurs. And how do dinosaurs say good night?
Filled with wonderful detail and humor, children and their parents will love the expressions and antics of the eleven different dinosaur children depicted here, and each species is spelled out somewhere in the young dinosaur's bedroom. In the end, young dinosaurs behave a lot like people do: They give a big kiss, turn out the light, tuck in their tails, and whisper "good night."
Here is a new staple for bedtime reading, a book children will ask for again and again.
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Date: Friday, December 8, 2017
CHAPTER FORTY-ONE
BAD KITTY
A book by NICK BRUEL
From the creator of The New York Times bestseller Boing! comes the riotous story of a cat gone berserk -- four times over an in alphabetical order each time. Kitty is not happy when she's told that her favorite foods are all gone and all that's left are Asparagus, Beets, Cauliflower, Dill...and 22 other equally unappealing vegetables. So she: Ate my homework, Bit grandma, Clawed the curtains, Damaged the dishes, and so on, through Z. Only when tastier things arrive (An Assortment of Anchovies, Buffalo Burritos, Chicken Cheesecake...) does she Apologize to Grandma.
Now, Roaring Brook is proud to introduce a new edition so deliciously funny, someone's already taken a bite out of it. With two die-cut ñbitesî on its side, special endpapers, and a brand new piece of artwork within, this eye-catching novelty edition of a proven best-seller is sure to be . . . devoured!
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Date: Friday, November 17
CHAPTER FORTY
THE TORTOISE AND THE JACKRABBIT
A book by SUSAN LOWELL
This book tells the tale of the tortoise and the hare with a southwestern flair.
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Date: Friday, NOVEMBER 3, 2017
CHAPTER THIRTY-NINE
FROG AND TOAD ARE FRIENDS
READ BY MIKE BARKER (RUBY'S DAD)
A book by ARNOLD LOBEL
From writing letters to going swimming, telling stories to finding lost buttons, Frog and Toad are always there for each other—just as best friends should be. These five adventurous tales are perfect for Level 2 beginning readers.
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Date: Friday, OCTOBER 27, 2017
CHAPTER THIRTY-EIGHT
THE PIGEON NEEDS A BATH
READ BY camilo bianchi's mom
A book by MO WILLEMS
The Pigeon really needs a bath! Except, the Pigeon's not so sure about that. Besides, he took a bath last month! Maybe. It's going to take some serious convincing to try and get the Pigeon to take the plunge.
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Date: Friday, OCTOBER 20, 2017
CHAPTER THIRTY-seven
LOVE MONSTER AND THE PERFECT PRESENT
READ BY MINDY HENRY
A book by RACHEL BRIGHT
Everyone in Cutesville is excited for the most special day of the year: Present Day! Love Monster goes on a hunt for the perfect gift for his special someone, but as it turns out, finding the perfect gift is not easy. And the only thing worse than a not-perfect present is no present at all. But Love Monster soon comes up with the idea for the best gift ever—one that comes straight from his furry heart
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Date: Friday, OCTOBER 6, 2017
CHAPTER THIRTY-six
WE ARE IN A BOOK!
READ BY colby moeller (adelaide's dad)
A book by MO WILLIAMS
Gerald is careful. Piggie is not. Piggie cannot help smiling. Gerald can.
Gerald and Piggie are best friends.
In We Are in a Book! Gerald and Piggie discover the joy of being read. But what will happen when the book ends?
Using vocabulary perfect for beginning readers (and vetted by an early-learning specialist), Mo Willems has crafted a mind-bending story that is even more interactive than previous Elephant & Piggie adventures. Fans of the Geisel Award-winning duo won't be able to put this book down--literally!
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Date: Friday, September 29, 2017
CHAPTER THIRTY-Five
SUDDENLY ALIGATOR
READ BY jesse davis
A book by rick walton
A young boy meets a hungry alligator. Throw in mistaken identity and a pair of stinky socks, and you have all the fun and surprise of the fabulous new picture book Suddenly Alligator. In his usual engaging way, author Rick Walton tells an entertaining story while also teaching language arts concepts to children. A great addition to Walton's line of language arts picture books, Suddenly Alligator is a rollicking little tale. With the superb illustrations and creative vision of Jim Bradshaw, this is a book you won't want to miss!
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Date: Friday, September 15, 2017
CHAPTER THIRTY-FOUR
OLIVIA AND THE MISSING TOY
READ BY MISCHALA GRILL
A book by IAN FALCONER
Olivia has one toy that she loves more than anything. She feeds him, dresses him and takes him everywhere. So when he disappears, Olivia is FURIOUS!
She looks under the rug, under the sofa, under the cat. She shouts at Ian and baby William, she cries, she stomps...all to no avail. Then, one dark and stormy night, Olivia hears a noise...Clutching a candelabra, she creeps bravely into her bedroom, and sees a huge menacing shadow on the wall. Who is this monster, and what's that hanging from his jaws?
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Date: Friday, September 8, 2017
CHAPTER THIRTY-THREE
SOMEONE IS EATING THE SUN
READ BY NICOLE BAUGH
A book by Ruth Sonneborn
The barnyard animals run to warn one another of impending disaster: someone is eating the sun.
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Date: Friday, September 1, 2017
CHAPTER THIRTY-TWO
THE GIVING TREE
READ BY Brandon Muzzin
A book by Shel Silverstein
"Once there was a tree...and she loved a little boy."
So begins a story of unforgettable perception, beautifully written and illustrated by the gifted and versatile Shel Silverstein.
Every day the boy would come to the tree to eat her apples, swing from her branches, or slide down her trunk...and the tree was happy. But as the boy grew older he began to want more from the tree, and the tree gave and gave and gave.
This is a tender story, touched with sadness, aglow with consolation. Shel Silverstein has created a moving parable for readers of all ages that offers an affecting interpretation of the gift of giving and a serene acceptance of another's capacity to love in return.
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Date: Friday, August 18, 2017
CHAPTER THIRTY-ONE
ROOM ON THE BROOM
READ BY EILEEN McLEOD
A book by Julia Donaldson
The witch and her cat are happily flying through the sky on a broomstick when the wind picks up and blows away the witch's hat, then her bow, and then her wand! Luckily, three helpful animals find the missing items, and all they want in return is a ride on the broom. But is there room on the broom for so many friends? And when disaster strikes, will they be able to save the witch from a hungry dragon?
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Date: Friday, August 11, 2017
CHAPTER THIRTY
SALLY LOVES TO DANCE
READ BY CHRIS LAVALLEE
A book by Jody Mackey
Sally continues to inspire. Sally is as charming as ever in this new book, Sally Loves . . to Dance! Sally dances ballet, tap, jazz, and more, but she dreams about hula dancing in a luau with her best friend. Sally loves to Dance! is about dreaming and encouragement, family, friendship and being able to achieve one’s goals. It is impossible not to feel the joy and accomplishment as Sally finishes a performance on stage with one of her best friends. Sally gives children hope and the confidence to try new things. The uplifting theme will resonate with children and parents alike.
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Date: Friday, September 9, 2016
CHAPTER TWENTY-NINE
WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE
READ BY Sarah White
A book by Maurice Sendak
One night Max puts on his wolf suit and makes mischief of one kind and another, so his mother calls him 'Wild Thing' and sends him to bed without his supper. That night a forest begins to grow in Max's room and an ocean rushes by with a boat to take Max to the place where the wild things are. Max tames the wild things and crowns himself as their king, and then the wild rumpus begins. But when Max has sent the monsters to bed, and everything is quiet, he starts to feel lonely and realizes it is time to sail home to the place where someone loves him best of all.
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Date: Friday, September 2, 2016
CHAPTER TWENTY-EIGHT
THE SNAIL AND THE WHALE
READ BY Rachel Beech
A book by Julia Donaldson
A snail longs to see the world and hitches a lift on a whale's tail. Together they go on an amazing journey, past icebergs and volcanoes, sharks and penguins, and the snail feels very small in the vastness of the world. But when the whale is beached in a bay, it's the tiny snail who saves the day.
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Date: Friday, August 26, 2016
CHAPTER TWENTY-SEVEN
This Book Just Ate My Dog
READ BY Ben Irvine
A book by Richard Byrne
When her dog disappears into the gutter of the book, Bella calls for help. But when the helpers disappear too, Bella realizes it will take more than a tug on the leash to put things right. Cleverly using the physicality of the book, This book just ate my dog! is inventive, ingenious, and just pure kid-friendly fun!
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Date: Friday, August 19, 2016
CHAPTER TWENTY-SIX
The Duckling Gets a Cookie!?
READ BY Rob Bovill
A book by Mo Williams
Much to the chagrin of Pigeon, little Duckling uses very polite manners to request a cookie, and actually gets one. Filled with righteous fury, Pigeon loses his temper and complains bitterly about this terrible state of affairs. However, things aren't what they seem, and Duckling has a secret plan! Part of the bestselling Pigeon series by genius children's book author and illustrator Mo Willems
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Date: Friday, December 18, 2015
CHAPTER TWENTY-FIVE
WAY OUT IN THE DESERT
READ BY Martha Gomez-Sapiens
A book by TJ Marsh, Jennifer Ward
Filled with vibrant illustrations of many of the charming plants and animals that call the Sonoron Desert home, each illustration also hides numerals to teach children to count.
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Date: Friday, November 13, 2015
CHAPTER TWENTY-FOUR
GRUMPY CAT
READ BY Nikki Hodge
A book by Britta Teckentrup
Poor Cat! All the other kitties in the neighborhood don’t ask him to come play. He just seems so grumpy. But really, he wants to join in the fun; he just doesn’t know how. Then, one night, in a terrible rainstorm, everything changes: out of nowhere, Cat hears a plaintive "meow" and finds a drenched little kitten taking shelter between his paws. And no matter what Grumpy Cat does, she’s determined to stick by him .... There’s a special friend for everyone.
CHAPTER TWENTY-THREE
THE BIG OLD BEAR WHO SWALLOWED A FLY
READ BY Julieta Valdez
A book by Trish Phillips
There was an old bear with a rumbly tummy He spotted a fly and cried,
"Fly dinner - YUMMY!"
But Bear's fly is eaten by a fat caterpillar and Bear is furious! He's just about the eat the caterpillar instead when a greedy green frog snaps it up, and Bear's day goes from bad to worse...
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Date: Friday, October 23rd, 2015