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Izumi, Ren and little Yoshi are eagerly awaiting the arrival of the famous poet Bashō in their village. It is 17th century Japan and the poet is walking far to the north, writing his now world-famous haiku.
Libby Hathorn's endearing story describes their encounter with Bashō. Sadami Konchi's sensitive paintings light up the story with a grace and beauty to ably match the text.
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In the wake of devastation and poverty left by the Agricultural Revolution, young newlyweds Emma and Benjamin Bowden emigrate to the free colony of South Australia and the promise of a hopeful future.
Leaving behind everything they have ever known, they journey for 94 days at sea, swept along by the ferocity of the Atlantic gales and the Roaring Forties, to finally disembark in Adelaide, a city still in her infancy. They join Emma's brother William...
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¡Los chicos malos están a punto de tener un MAL día en este divertido libro en español!
El Sr. Lobo y sus amigos se han metido con el conejillo de indias equivocado, ¡uno que secretamente es un malvado científico loco! ¡Y el pequeño y desagradable animalito quiere venganza! ¿Sobrevivirán los amigos? ¿Llegarán a ser héroes? ¡¿Y alguna vez dejarán de intentar comerse el uno al otro? ¡Es hora de que los chicos malos entren en acción!...
4) Pick me!
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Scholastic Press
Pub. Date
2022
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English
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All the different flavors of ice cream believe they are best, and beg to be picked--until Rocky Road tells them that being picked means getting eaten
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In this adorable picture book told from Goose's point of view, our favorite Flerken embarks on an adventure alongside Captain Marvel that leads them to Louisiana, where Goose SLORPS some alligators and finds a new friend in Monica Rambeau! And while Goose may look like a cat, she's most certainly a Flerken-a cute little alien with . . . Well, you'll see.
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"What does Dudley do all day while we're away?" Sam wonders. Mom explains that Dudley does ordinary dog things: he eats, naps, guards the house, and plays. But in Sam's mind, Dudley's day at home is anything but ordinary. Delightful digital paintings depict the human activities Sam imagines Dudley is doing – which don't quite match Mom's explanations. Dudley's Day at Home is a funny, fetching picture book that uses minimal text and maximal visual...
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What happens when you bring your grandma to a sleepover? A little bit of chaos and a whole lot of fun.Suitable for ages 4 to 8 years. REVIEWS 'Cute story of how a grandmother, granddaughter, and friend get into trouble during a sleepover. I love the repetitive nature of stuff being everywhere! This is a fun relatable story because who doesn't love getting in mischief with grandma! The pictures are fun and enhance the story with welcoming...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
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The Super Happy Party Bears are back in this silly chapter book series filled with full-color illustrations and adorable animals.
The bat-only punk rock band "Flying Blind" has a dedicated following of other nocturnal music lovers. Their screechy sound really meshes with sonar hearing. While on tour to expand its fan base, Flying Blind stops at the Grumpy Woods for a midnight show. Soon tons of rock fans are keeping everyone awake at night! But when...
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A delightful children's book "filled with surreal gags about prepositions and adverbs, cheerful absurdity, and down the rabbit hole-style musings" (School Library Journal).
One day, a few minutes after Once Upon a Time, a bear awakes to find he has lost something very important: himself! He sets out into the Fabulous Forest to find himself, using only a few clues scrawled on a piece of paper: the bear he's looking for is a nice bear; he is a happy...
10) Sheep in a Shop
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The "lovable muttonheads" are off to the store in search of the perfect birthday gift in this latest in the sheep series of rhymed read-alouds.
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Splat the Cat discovers that winning isn't everything in this funny tale for beginning readers from the New York Times–bestselling author!
Splat the Cat's friends Spike and Plank are coming over to play games. Splat is excited to play with them . . . until everything starts to go wrong! First he trips and falls in Mouse, Mouse, Cat-and then he can't find a good hiding spot in hide-and-seek. Children will be delighted as Splat finds a way...
12) Cute Cat Stories
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Introducing "Cute Cat Stories: Heartwarming Tales of Purr-fect Pals," a delightful and adorable book that will enchant children aged 4 to 8. Follow the adorable antics of charming kittens and lovable cats as they explore their world, make new friends, and embark on magical journeys. Each tale is filled with laughter, love, and life lessons that will captivate both children and the young at heart.5 fun short stories for kidsPerfect for children ages...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 7
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In the second book of the action-packed Double Vision series, ordinary twelve-year-old Linc Baker must go undercover in Washington, DC, to stop a CIA mole from assassinating the president. With an unforgettably funny voice, high-stakes espionage, and real American spy history dating back to the Revolutionary War, this is the latest adventure in the Double Vision series that ALA Booklist says "fans of Alex Rider and 39 Clues will love."
After the...
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How is it that Louis has been driving his mother's car around town if he's only eight years old?
Where did the cat go to have her kittens?
Who won the free wedding?
Whether it's costume parades, mysterious paint allergies, or bicycle disasters, there's never a dull moment when the Lawson family is around!
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Beloved Robert Munsch stories with text adapted for beginner readers, including a note from the author, reading tips, and reading activities.
Brigid really, really loves markers. She convinces her mom to buy a new set of 500 washable coloring markers, then 500 coloring markers that smell, then 500 super-indelible-never-come-off-till-you're-dead-and-maybe-even-later coloring markers. Which markers do you think she uses when she colors on herself?
This...
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Miss Julia volume 2
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Penguin Books
Pub. Date
2002
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English
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When Miss Julia burst on the scene in her fictional debut, "Miss Julia Speaks Her Mind, " this proper lady found her orderly world turned upside down when Hazel Marie Puckett appeared with her nine-year-old son--who looked disturbingly similar to Miss Julia's late husband. Now Miss Julia and Little Lloyd take a zany race through the South when Hazel Marie mysteriously disappears
17) Hare B&B
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A hilarious story of love, resilience, inn keeping and restorative justice…that looks quite a lot like revenge. A family of young hares sets up a bed and breakfast after their parents run afoul of a devious coyote. After her parents are duped by a coyote who is a master of disguise, Harriet ("Harry" for short) and her seven younger siblings are left to fend for themselves. Their only resource is their parents' now-empty bedroom, so Harry and her...
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A Not-too Smart Boy Who Dares to Dream Big. Part-inventor, part-dentist, robot builder, and scientist, nine-year-old MATTY BRATTY just might be a misunderstood genius. Matty Bratty Robots is the hilarious, clever tale of a boy who flunked third grade but is confident enough to think that he can be a scientist. After all, Albert Einstein is his pen pal, although Albert never writes back to Matty. When Matty builds some robots in his bedroom closet...
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You'd better believe Slappy Hooper was the world's biggest, fastest, bestest sign painter. He was bestest because no one else ever made pictures so true to life. But some folks said they were too good when the pictures started coming alive! Will Slappy have to give up sign painting for good? Or will a couple of timely jobs from the Heavenly Sign Company let him climb to even greater heights? Find out in this delightful tall tale from mid-20th-century...
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Children's Book in rhyming story for kids from 3 to 8 years. Tale in verse. 60 pages with text and colorful picture. Once upon a time, in a magical forest, there was a young Dangelo boy named Jack who loved to explore. One day, while walking with his feline friend Mary, they stumbled upon a strange glowing cave. Inside the cave, they found a magic mirror that revealed Jack's future fate. Excited and curious, Jack gazed into the mirror and saw wondrous...
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