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Because of his absentmindedness, Abraham Lincoln begins to carry important things--letters, legal documents, his checkbook--in his trademark top hat. Simultaneous.
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Amanda is very excited about starting first grade, and although everything is not exactly as she expected, she soon begins learning to read and finding her way.
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Amanda is very excited about starting first grade, and although everything is not exactly as she expected, she soon begins learning to read and finding her way.
Annie and Snowball and the Cozy Nest
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An Annie and Snowball tale whose simplicity entices young readers to marvel at the wonder of creation and new life, and reminds older readers to enjoy new discoveries with childlike wonder.Annie and Snowball and the Cozy Nest
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An Annie and Snowball tale whose simplicity entices young readers to marvel at the wonder of creation and new life, and reminds older readers to enjoy new discoveries with childlike wonder.Annie and Snowball and the Teacup Club
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Annie loves her pet rabbit Snowball, and her cousin Henry and his dog Mudge, but she longs for friends who share her teacup interest. Henry lends a helping hand in Annie’s teacup-friends search, and soon her tea party is more than a wishful thought. A heartwarming reminder of the power of friendship at every age.Annie and Snowball and the Teacup Club
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Annie forms a club for girls who love teacups and other dainty things, but she will always love her cousin Henry and his big drooly dog too.
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A young girl in El Salvador goes to the market with her father and helps her family obtain necessities by trading a precious item of her own
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Describes the different species of bears, including sun bears, polar bears, brown bears, and pandas.
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This is a definite curl-up-in-your lap read aloud. The puppy’s playful shenanigans captured by the illustrations tell the whole story, while sparse text provides a repetitive, rhythmic backdrop. Playful and fun.mwfb
This is a definite curl-up-in-your lap read aloud. The puppy’s playful shenanigans captured by the illustrations tell the whole story, while sparse text provides a repetitive, rhythmic backdrop. Playful and fun.publisher summary
When Norman the Labrador retriever loses his sight, he surprises his owners when he saves a young girl's life.
Buddy : The First Seeing Eye Dog
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True account of the training and early work experiences of the German shepherd which became the first seeing eye dog in America.
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As one animal sits on another in an accumulating progression, the reader learns the sounds each animal makes
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The High-Rise Private Eyes, animal detectives, try to find the cat who stole their neighbor's binoculars.
Detective Dinosaur Lost and Found
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After Detective Dinosaur and Officer Pterodactyl find a missing baby wearing pink diapers and a home for Cadet Kitty, they lose and rediscover each other
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Pip Squeak the mouse is kept awake all night by the drips from his leaky roof.
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Rise and shine...it's market day!
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A retelling of the day Jackie Mitchell, a seventeen-year-old female professional baseball player, struck out the New York Yankees' best hitters, Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig, in an exhibition game in 1931.
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May-May and Rose, the singing, dancing Golly sisters, have several adventures while traveling west by covered wagon, entertaining people along the way
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A Good Knight helps three little dragons who are having trouble getting to sleep.
Houndsley and Catina and the Quiet Time
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When the first snow of winter falls, Catina worries about all her plans for the day being ruined, so her friend Houndsley tries to help Catina let go of her worries and enjoy the quiet time of a snowy day.
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When they see a car sitting unoccupied at the cageless zoo where they live, adventurous Joe the giraffe convinces shy Sparky the turtle to go for a ride and soon the two are tearing up the town--visiting a burger joint, going through a car wash, and having the wildest time of the lives!
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"Turtle Sparky enjoys the safety of his shell while giraffe Joe is up for any adventure. . . . Utterly charming."—KIRKUS REVIEWS (starred review)Sparky is a turtle who likes to stay inside his shell. Joe is a giraffe who likes to stretch his neck and see the world. When a car appears one day at the famous cageless zoo where they live, the two set off on the ride of their lives, with Joe behind the wheel and Sparky hanging on for dear life. From the shopping mall to the car wash to the take-out burger joint, Joe and Sparky cause mayhem everywhere they go. Young readers will love sharing the road with this unlikely pair in a string of adventures that are by turns innocent, charming, and laugh-out-loud funny.
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Covers the life and the legend of frontiersman Johnny Appleseed.
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A young child experiences a loose tooth for the first time and eagerly waits for it to come out.
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In rhyming verse, bacteria describe how they live in the mouth and cause plaque, cavities, and other problems.
Man O' War : The Best Racehorse Ever
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Describes how a wobbly colt grew up to be the greatest horse of the century, setting records for speed and only losing one race in his illustrious career.
Moonwalk : The First Trip to the Moon
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Narrates the preparations and activities which culminated in man's first landing on the moon in July 1969
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So many burros--there must be one that's just right. Weighing the pros and cons, comparing and contrasting, Pedro and his papa find the decision isn't difficult after all! Rich storytelling through lively illustrations and sparse text.