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Wide load on the road : a big red truck's journey
Savage, Stephen, 1965- author.
The wide load is longer, taller, and heavier than most loads. What is it? Where is it going? Will the big red truck that’s carrying it make it across the intersection, through the tunnel, and up the mountain? Will it make it to its destination all in one piece? Find out in this delightful picture book about a mammoth truck and its epic journey!....
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The great frog
Palazzola, Katie, author.
When Kit's little brother Peedie worries for the safety of a cluster of frog eggs they find by the pond, Kit tosses out an easy reassurance: the Great Frog will look after them. In the following days, though, Peedie's questions keep the tall tale growing bigger. Now, Kit tells him, the Great Frog has a horse in the stars and a castle on the moon, a fountain and a garden and a lasso. And pretty soon Peedie is sure the Great Frog will visit any day now. But when Kit at last comes clean that she made it all up, Peedie isn't upset like she feared. Just because something is a story, he points out, doesn't mean it's not true; and there are still protectors of the small in the world. ....
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Teachers in the wild
Davidson, Brad (Writer), author.
Discover that teachers are, in fact, just regular people, in this hilarious "field guide" providing tips and advice to children on how to react if they encounter their teachers outside of school... At some point, you're bound to encounter your teacher in the wild. It’s okay to be excited, awkward, or just plain confused. After all, you’ve never seen them outside of school. But teachers are just like us — they go to the dentist, cheer at soccer games, and take their pets to the vet. So, don’t panic! With these few simple, amusing strategies, you’ll be ready to handle any surprise teacher sightings like a pro. Husband and wife duo Brad Davidson and Rachel Más Davidson explore a hilariously familiar experience in this playful and quirky guide to navigating unexpected encounters with your teacher outside of their natural habitat. ....
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Swing!
Yang, James, 1960- author.
A young girl loves to play tennis with her father. And dreams of being like her hero, Arthur Ashe. But sometimes her brain feels like it's bouncing, just like a tennis ball. And it's hard not to lose her temper. Dad reminds her that being a tennis star is about how you act both on and off the court.....
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Owl by myself
Oswald, Pete, author, illustrator.
Owl wakes up with a mission for the day: to do everything owl by himself. Like clean his room. (Don't look in that corner. Or that corner...) Brush his teeth. (Just step over that small mountain of toothpaste on the floor.) And pack his backpack for school. (You can never bring too many stuffies to school!) Follow a day in the life of the most adorable owl you've ever seen as he proves he's a big boy ready to take care of himself--or at least tries his best. With art that pairs hilariously with spare text, often showing that Owl is not the most reliable narrator, this book is the perfect blend of humor and warmth. While it's filled visual gags that will make readers laugh, it ends with a bedtime moment that will make them go aww.....
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You can move mountains : the artful life of painter Bob Ross
Ho, Richard (Children's author), author.
A blank canvas is your world. A limitless sky. A new horizon. You are the creator, adding blotches of blue and circular strokes of white. You might not like it at first. You might call it a mistake. But there are no mistakes... only happy accidents. For you are experiencing the joys of painting... You Can Move Mountains is a touching picture book biography about the American artist and icon Bob Ross, the joys of painting and creativity, and the life lessons we can learn from a blank canvas.....
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I am Murphy and I am waiting
Yaccarino, Dan, author, illustrator.
Murphy is an irresistibly cute and rambunctious French bulldog with a lot of emotions... And when the big yellow thing (aka: the bus) takes his boy away on the first day of school, he finds some interesting ways to let those feelings out. But bothering the cat, protecting his boy's dirty socks, and tearing up the house looking for him, can only go so far. His anxiety and impatience might just get the best of him. Until... a reunion for the ages solves everything. ....
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Stampede!
Connors, Jerrold, author.
Jasper and Cleo are two little cows who should be taking a nap, but… “It's hot and my legs are wiggly,” said Jasper. “The grass is itchy and my tail is twitchy,” said Cleo. When a bite from a hungry horsefly causes the other cows in their herd to stampede, Jasper and Cleo are more than happy to join in on the fun! From scaring cowboys in the desert to causing chaos in the rainforest, the clever calves become true globetrotters. When their traveling goes from exciting to exhausting, will they be able to stop the herd in time to make it home for a much-needed nap?....
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Do bees pee? : the amazing ways nature avoids poo-llution
Sweeney, Linda Booth, 1963- author.
This silly and informational picture book explores how ecosystems work and celebrates the interconnectedness of nature. When you think of pee and poo, do you say ewww? If you're a human, you probably flush your poo down the loo. But in the wild, animal poo and pee helps nature stay healthy, strong, and pollution-free! This fun, informational picture book — just right for the youngest readers — pairs bright, graphic art and short, laugh-out-loud text to explore closed-loop, waste-free systems and celebrate the interconnectedness of the natural world.....
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A very scary book
Diterlizzi, Angela, author.
Up in the attic where no one ever goes, there lives a very scary book. He might look scary, but all he wants is a friend. When, one day, he feels brave enough to venture downstairs, he ends up frightening the other books. Will Scary ever be able to find a friend who sees him for who he truly is?....
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Who's making that big stink?!
Lunde, Darrin P., author.
Eww! Who smells like rotten eggs and smelly feet? Yuck! Whose burps smell like cow poop? Animals make all sorts of smells for all sorts of reasons! Can you guess the stinker from its stink? Simple clues and laugh-out-loud art make this guessing game perfect for rowdy read-alouds. Fun facts from a world-class zoologist reveal the science behind the stink. Readers are introduced to: *Striped skunk *Stink bird *Musk ox *Corpse flower *Bombardier beetle *Sea hare, and *Binturong.....
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Penelope Rex vs. the new kid
Higgins, Ryan T., author, illustrator.
Just when she has gotten used to being the only dinosaur in a class full of children, Penelope Rex is surprised to learn that the new kid is… a dinosaur just like her! Will the playground be big enough for the two of them? Penelope Rex is the only dinosaur in her school and she likes it that way. But when a new kid joins her class, Penelope doesn’t know how to feel about it — because this new kid is another dinosaur! As she tries to welcome Patty Topps, Penelope is faced with some dino-size questions about standing out, fitting in, and what really makes her feel special. ....
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You and I are stars and night
Hosford, Kate, author.
This whimsical picture book celebrates the loving, playful, and imaginative relationship between caregiver and child through a shared dreamy journey before bedtime. "The wind is calling. Hear it sweep through our village, fast asleep. Will you sail away with me? You and I are salt and sea… And so, bathtime turns into a magical expedition. A grown-up and child embark on the voyage together, meeting mermaids in the sea, playing hide-and-seek in an enchanted forest, and soaring with the birds before sailing home to read and snuggle in for bedtime, which they know is just another adventure beginning. Through it all, they cherish the most important thing in both dreamland and the real world: being together.....
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A room with a view
Ho, Joanna, author.
Mama’s decided it’s time for their next big outdoor adventure, but Oliver’s not so sure. He's no fan of bazillion-mile, brain-melting car rides, sleeping someplace with bears, bugs, and bats, or the sticky, icky food! Blech! Mama may be convinced that memories are best made outdoors, but Oliver’s determined to make this adventure his last. But is it all that bad? After hide n’ seek, hiking, and s’mores, Oliver realizes that there just might be fun times and unforgettable moments to treasure after all. ....
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Napesni renegade : a bison's journey
Rendon, Marcie R., author.
A tale based on a true story about a wild bison known as Napesni... Napesni likes to stamp his hooves and sniff and snort in the dry dust of Cheyenne River Reservation. That all changes, though, when ranchers capture him and bring him to Minnesota instead. Sad, lonely, and homesick, Napesni searches for his family and home in this adventurous story. Once safely located and protected, Napesni finds a new home through the Red Lake Reservation Buffalo Herd, an organization with the ultimate goal of restoring bison to their previous numbers. ....
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