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Bluey's night before Christmas
Holowaty, Lauren, author.
‘Twas the night before Chrissie, when inside their home, not a Heeler was stirring, not even a gnome. It's Christmas Eve, and Bluey and Bingo are sleeping peacefully in their beds when they're suddenly woken up by a noise outside. Who could it be? Eager to see Santa and unable to go back to sleep, the Heeler sisters use their active imaginations to plan a train ride up to the veranda to get a sneak peek! Gathering Mum and Dad from the couch, the family embarks on an exciting Christmas Eve adventure throughout the house. But when they reach the veranda, will they be able to spot Santa before he leaves? ....
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Lola's night under the stars
Collette, Amy author.
Lola has never spent the night outdoors-but that's about to change. Armed with courage, curiosity, and a slightly tangled tent, she sets off into the forest for her first solo camping trip. But when things don't go as planned, she'll need more than supplies to find her way. With the help of some new furry friends, a glowing campfire, and a star-filled sky, Lola discovers that being small doesn't mean you don't belong.....
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Candy corn Christmas!
Fenske, Jonathan, author, illustrator.
The candy corn exclaimed with glee, “What is this magic land we see?” “It’s Christmas,” squeaked a sugarplum. “Well, watch out, Christmas. Here we come!” Candy corn is used to being left on the shelf long after Halloween ends, but this year, they’ve had enough of being limited to one holiday. It’s time to join the ranks of Christmas sweet treats for a new festive adventure. But there’s one problem… All the Christmas candies agree candy corn is not a Christmas treat! Can holiday joy really be shared with everyone—even candy that doesn’t seem to belong?....
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Cat's Christmas
Murray, Alison (Illustrator), author, illustrator.
The world's most loveable grumpy cat learns to love Christmas in this funny story, for fans of Grumpy Monkey. Meet Cat, an adorable grumpy cat who thinks Christmas is the worst! Cat hates the food. He hates the silly presents. And he hates the noisy visitors stealing his favorite spot. But when Cat looks up at the beautiful night sky, he starts to think that maybe . . . Christmas isn't ALL bad. And just maybe, the magic of Christmas can melt this grouchy cat's cold heart. This purrfectly heartwarming book will make you fall in love with the festive season all over again!....
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Besties for eternity
O'Connor, Jane, author.
For Nancy, a long weekend means fun, fun, and more fun with her best friend, Bree. But, alas! Bree will be away visiting her grandmother, leaving Nancy forlorn -- that's a fancy way of saying sad and lonely. Then, at the park, Nancy meets Lily, who is older, fearless, and -- ooh la la! -- from Paris! Nancy can hardly believe such a glamorous girl wants to be friends. They spend the weekend together, and everything seems parfait (French for perfect)....at least until Bree returns. What will Nancy do?! Will she have room in her heart for two true friends?....
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A fall day for Bear
Becker, Bonny, author.
One fall day Bear is getting ready to have a picnic with Mouse. But when it's time to leave together, there is no tap, tap, tapping on Bear's front door. Where is Mouse, small and gray and bright-eyed? Bear sets out to meet him on the path, only to find his friend sitting alone on a stump, looking sad, lamenting the changes of the season leaves falling, flowers dying, birds migrating. I don't like it when things go away, Mouse says quietly. How can the curmudgeonly Bear cheer up his usually cheery friend? With characteristic warmth, this perfectly paced story of friendship, difficult feelings, and a well-meaning role reversal meets the healing power of laughter in the masterful hands of Bonny Becker and Kady MacDonald Denton.....
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A snow day for Amos McGee
Stead, Philip Christian, author.
Amos McGee, the friendly zookeeper, loves spending time with his good friends no matter the season. When snow in the forecast never arrives, he decides to head home and hope it comes another day. But when overnight a surprise snowfall blankets the town in fluffy white, what shall his lovable squad of animals do? Visit Amos and play in the snow, of course! ....
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Bluey : more 5-minute stories.
More Bluey 5-Minute Stories? Hooray! This treasury includes 6 stories about Bluey, Bingo, and their friends and family. Play Butterflies, go to Swim School, and visit the Doctor! This storybook collection is the perfect read for bedtime, when you're on the go, and any time in between.....
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Fritz and the midnight meetup : a true story about kids who prayed
Hill, Megan, 1978- author.
It's midnight at the orphanage, and a group of children are sneaking to the kitchen to pray together. "Would anyone else come too," they wonder. Night after night, more children join the fireside prayer meeting. But a bully named Fritz threatens to disrupt the group. When he sneaks down to scare the other children, will Fritz be the one who is surprised? In this heartwarming story, readers will share the excitement as the boys and girls creep down the dark stairs, and they will feel the tension of the bully’s threats. But most of all they will discover the difference children can make when they pray together. Based on a true story from a German orphanage in 1860, Fritz and the Midnight Meetup celebrates the blessing of corporate prayer — and how children play a valuable part.....
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Hank meets Frank
Powell-Tuck, Maudie, author.
Hank the goose is back to match wits with Cousin Frank, who's as sweet as pie...or is he? Everyone encourages Hank to be on his best behavior, but when Frank sneakily pulls a prank and Hank gets blamed, it's game on! The two try to one-up each other, with hilarious consequences. Children will giggle at Hank and Frank's silly antics and will love watching their hilarious pranks unfold, while grown-ups will appreciate the themes of friendship and being considerate of others.....
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Dear Duck, please come!
Mackenzie, Sarah, author
On the other side of the old wooden bridge, deep in Piney Glen, Duck opens his mailbox to find a letter from Rabbit: Dear Duck, Please come! I lost my tooth. Duck sets out to find that tooth -- it's a good-friend thing to do, after all. Along the way, he enlists help from Badger, Turtle, Squirrel, and Mouse. Can they be the kind of friends Rabbit most needs?....
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The bakery dragon and the fairy cake
Kurtz, Devin Elle, author, illustrator.
Running a bakery is no cakewalk for a tiny dragon with a big sweet tooth! Batter up! Ember is in charge while the baker takes a trip and he's excited to show what he can do! When an opinionated fairy princess swoops in demanding a cake, he eagerly agrees. So what if he's only baked bread before? How hard can it be? The sugar hits the fan when Ember's first attempt is a complete disaster. He tries again and again, but the royal customer is not happy. Everyone told Ember he was such a good baker, so why can't he get this right? If he doesn't figure it out soon, the only thing on the menu will be humble pie. Magic shimmers on every page of this whimsical story about how to bake a cake, make new friends and learn from your mistakes.....
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Late today
Hŏ, Chŏng-yun (Picture book writer), author.
One rainy morning, the Seogang Bridge hums with traffic -- and in between the cars is a tiny kitten. People mutter to themselves, but no one wants to stop or slow down. The raindrops pelt the road; the cars screech and honk; the kitten mews. Finally one car pulls over.....
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The blue velvet chair
Cortez, Rio, author.
In the morning, a young child opens her eyes, and, after one biiiiig streeeeetch, heads straight for her favorite place in the house: the blue velvet chair. Perched from the chair set by the living room window, the child daydreams about each season of the year and the changes that come with them. A now-snowy roof was once pelted by the slick rain of spring showers. Icy windows will once again transform into conveyors of sunshine and warmth against her skin. And just as the seasons change, the child will continue to change too. But one thing will always remain the same: the coziness of the blue velvet chair.....
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It's Taco Knight!
Maynor, Megan, author.
In a kingdom full of busy, clever people, no one has time to cook. Luckily the Knights of Dinner make sure the villagers are well fed. It could be Pizza Knight or Noodle Knight, Dumpling Knight, even New Recipe Knight. No knight is everybody's favorite, but every knight is somebody's favorite. That is, until Taco Knight comes to town--and tries to turn every night into taco night.....
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