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The wishing well
Sterer, Gideon, author.
Plip! Plop! Plip! The coins fall down into the well, and at the bottom is the monster who must record all the wishes. The people wish for puppies, or ponies, but most of all, they wish to be rich. They think that will make them happy. But the monster, surrounded by money, knows that the treasures of their lives above make them rich already. The hugs, the kisses, the books, the stars, and the seasons are all that he wishes for. His lonely plight ― and daring escape ― will have readers reconsidering their wildest wishes. ....
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I am a spicy nugget
Brantz, Loryn, author, illustrator.
Angry? Overwhelmed? Confused that a simple request for a pet penguin has been unreasonably denied? Then you might be at risk of becoming... A SUPER HOT SIZZLING EXTRA SPICY NUGGET! Follow one such nugget as she releases fiery fury on all who dare approach (stuffed animals, beware!). But big emotions and even bigger personalities are no match for a little patience and a lot of love — the best remedies for soothing even your spiciest feelings.....
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Midnight Manor : a backwards bedtime book
Sharp, Sid, author, illustrator.
When the sun goes DOWN, it's time to get UP at Midnight Manor! The unusual residents have a busy night counting the caterpillars on the curtains and playing drums with the banshees in the basement. Before they know it, the sun is rising -- which means it's finally time to say goodnight.....
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Leroy has something to say
Rosenthal, Emily author.
Leroy the gardening ghost struggles to befriend the residents of Rosebud Manor until he meets young Tara, who shares his love of plants and gives him a voice using her assistive communication device.....
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You can't do that!
Kelley, Marty, author, illustrator.
Teaching kids confidence and challenging their own limits is the hilarious message in this look at some of the things you cant really do--unless you really want to try. YOU CAN DO ANYTHING! Well, now wait a second. Certainly not anything? You cant eat a waffle the size of a car or fart a rainbow or teach a chicken to bake a pie, right?....
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Sleep here, wake there
Zero, Caio, author, illustrator.
"There's a big mystery in little César's life. Every night he falls asleep in his own bed but every morning he wakes up at his aunty's house. Could he be sleepwalking? Is his bed a magic portal? What if aliens are involved?! One night, César tries his very hardest to stay awake. Will he finally discover why he sleeps here and wakes there? There's a big mystery in little César's life. Every night he falls asleep in his own bed but every morning he wakes up at his aunty's house. Could he be sleepwalking? Is his bed a magic portal? What if aliens are involved?! One night, César tries his very hardest to stay awake. Will he finally discover why he sleeps here and wakes there?"--....
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Downpour : splish! splash! ker-splash!
Ōnari, Yūko, 1965- author.
As the rain pours down, making all kinds of sounds, a little boy encourages the droplets to play with him.....
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Incredibly fast and not at all fun
Bentley, Tadgh, author, illustrator.
Bear accidentally invents the world's first roller coaster when his speedy beehive shortcut (far from fun in his opinion) turns into a thrilling ride for all the forest animals.....
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The secret dragon
Smith, Briony May, author.
"More than anything, Prince Griffin of Wyrmrock wants a pet. The only problem? His mother, the Queen, is allergic to ALL magical beasts. Luckily for Griff, his aunt, the great Sorceress Morgana, has a trick up her sleeve. For his eighth birthday, she sneaks him a mysterious gift: an egg that hatches to reveal... a baby dragon! It isn't terribly difficult, at first, to keep Sir Pipsqueak the dragon a secret. But soon enough, Pip is much too big to hide in Griffin's cloak pocket. Or behind the gargoyle statue. Or even in the grand armory... Plus, who knew dragons spontaneously breathe fire. Forsooth, how will Griff ever keep the Queen from finding out about his beloved pet?"--....
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Gruffalo Granny
Donaldson, Julia, author.
Gruffalo Granny is visiting the Gruffalo family!....
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This is not a Christmas book* (*this is a book about rocks)
John, Jory, author.
This is NOT a Christmas book. Just so you know. Just so we're clear. This is a book about rocks. But . . . wait. Hold on. Why is there an elf behind that piece of granite over there? And what are those reindeer doing? And who's this guy with a twinkle in his eye? Santa?! Maybe this isn't a book about rocks after all. Will a very serious, rock-loving lizard be able to find his holiday spirit?....
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Doll trouble
Larson, Kim A., author.
A heartwarming story about loss, courage, and empathy. Emma takes her beloved doll Mia everywhere she goes. They play, laugh, and cry together, but one day something happens that makes Mia look less than perfect. The children in the neighborhood tease Emma about her broken doll, so she hides Mia and plays with her new, beautiful doll instead. But no matter how hard she tries, Emma can't forget Mia. When she meets Sofia, who doesn't have a doll, Emma suddenly knows what to do.....
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Ruthie
Shapiro, Esmé, 1992- author, illustrator.
Ruthie is a prince (a dog) who has it all: a bone, a fish, and a piece of cake he’s been saving for three years. He lives in a castle (a house), is beloved by his queen (his owner), and enjoys beauty-naps, butterberry pancakes and staying squeaky clean with a daily bubble bath. But still, Ruthie longs to explore beyond the castle walls. When a chance to escape presents itself, Ruthie soon finds exploring isn't all it's cracked up to be. He is cold, hungry and worst of all: STINKY! Ruthie's royal subjects (forest animals) do their best to help, but nothing is as perfect as it was in his castle and, worst of all, he misses his queen. Will Ruthie ever be able to find his way home? And will he be able to make some friends along the way?....
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Mac & Cheese : the origin story
Benner, Michael, 1975- author.
Mac was a friendly Noodle from Pastaland and rubbed elbows with everyone. But he didn’t have the one thing he wanted most: a friend. So one day, he packs up and goes on an epic journey that takes him across the Sea of Snacks, to the Isle of Candy, through the Desert of Dessert, and beyond Mount Cheddar, until he finds himself in... Quesoland. In Quesoland, Cheese was king. And while he could be a real crowd-pleaser, he didn't have the one thing he wanted most: a friend. When a mysterious and hilarious newcomer from Pastaland arrives, Cheese wonders if Mac might be who he was looking for all this time. ....
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Young cat, old cat
Tamaki, Jillian, author.
A young girl charts her relationship with her cat from beginning to end--picking her cat up at the shelter; learning his favorite toys, treats, and quirks; celebrating the holidays; cuddling; and growing up together--until the cat starts to move slower and play less. Ultimately, she must say goodbye to her beloved friend and try to move forward, until the day she might be ready to experience the love of a cat once again.....
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