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Bert the bowerbird : the small bird with a big heart
Donaldson, Julia, author.
Bert the bowerbird is looking for love. He has made the most perfect bower, complete with a pretty purple flower, and he is hoping it will help him to meet the bird of his dreams. But when Nanette comes along, she is far from impressed. Poor Bert is hurt, and flies off to bring her presents a plenty. But will it ever be enough, and is Nanette really right for Bert?....
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Home
de la Peña, Matt, author.
An exploration of the various places, people, and feelings that create a sense of home and provide refuge in the face of instability... Home is an idea more profound than the walls we build up around ourselves. It’s the family that shows its love through small gestures every day. It’s the community that sees one another through hard times. And it’s the wonder of the natural world, a refuge we share with every living thing on Earth. ....
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Snarky Sharky
Clarke, Bethan, author.
While most of the fish in the ocean are small fry, Snarky Sharky rules. But life in his underwater home is starting to annoy him. He is convinced that the dolphins are chirpy “on porpoise” to get on his nerves... and that the sea stars are “always missing the point.” One day, he decides to leave the reef and strike out on his own. Will he find something bigger and better? Readers will giggle at Snarky Sharky’s quick wit, puns, and hilarious facial expressions, all the while absorbing the gentle lessons of learning to be humble and appreciating what you have.....
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The tortosaurus
Cottle, Katie, author, illustrator.
It's Dot's first day at a new school, and she is very nervous! She sits by herself at lunchtime, and at recess, she reads a book instead of playing with the other children. When the teacher asks the class if anyone has a pet, Dot tells everyone that she has a tortosaurus! Dot's tortosaurus (who's really her pet tortoise, Monty, wearing a costume) is a hit--everyone at school wants to take pictures with him. But soon, all the attention gets to be too much--and Dot finds that everyone at school is more interested in Monty than in being her friend. Will she ever make a friend?....
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Llama Llama loves his teacher
Dewdney, Anna, creator.
Go through the school day with Llama Llama as he recalls all the things he learns, but more importantly, all the things he loves about his teacher.....
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Shark Girl
Beaton, Kate, 1983- author, illustrator.
When Shark Girl is captured by an evil fishing captain's net, she makes a vow... for REVENGE! With the sea witch's help, Shark Girl becomes a human sailor and launches a plan... for MUTINY! But Shark Girl needs the help of her crew mates before she can enact her plan. Will Shark girl SINK... or SWIM? Bestselling creator Kate Beaton has created a subversive and hilarious spin on the classic little mermaid fairytale that will inspire little readers. Sometimes standing up for what's right means you have to show your teeth!....
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Little Freddie two pants : (the dog with too many pants)
Daywalt, Drew, author.
One pair of pants? Two pairs? Three? How many pants should Little Freddie wear? And where should he put them? What about underpants? Where do they go? In a book with text and art that are sure to induce giggles, Drew Daywalt and Lucy Ruth Cummins settle the age-old question: Do a dog's front legs deserve pants, too?....
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Big bike, little bike
Gillis, Kellie DuBay, author.
A bike. Is it a big bike or a little bike? Fast or slow? Dirty or clean? It all depends on who is taking it for a ride... Join a charming cast of characters who discover just how far a different perspective—and one simple bike—can take you. Perfect for fans of books by Brendan Wenzel, Antoinette Portis, and Corey Tabor, Big Bike, Little Bike will wheel riders and readers away on a hilarious and heartfelt journey!....
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Don't trust fish
Sharpson, Neil, author.
Why, dear reader, must you NEVER EVER trust fish? 1) They spend all their time in the water where we can't see them. 2) Some are as big as a bus--that is not okay. 3) We don't know what they're teaching in their "schools." 4) They are likely plotting our doom. This nature-guide-gone-wrong is a hilarious, off-the-rails exploration of the seemingly innocent animals that live in the water.....
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Smiling eyes
Park, Linda Sue, author.
A celebration of the variety of Asian eye shapes and hues... For an enthusiastic little boy, an ordinary day is filled with the joys and surprises of seeing and being seen. All around him, people are using their eyes: big eyes, small eyes, eyes that are open wide, or shut tight, or even winking! ....
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The dream catcher
Verdad, Marcelo, author, illustrator.
Some people dream of perfect waves, fancy castles, or piloting a plane. Others dream of someone to laugh and play with all day long. Some just dream of having a meal for the next day. And little Miguel? As he and Abuelito work in the hot Oaxacan sun, selling cold coconuts and macrame dream catchers to earn a few coins, Miguel has only one simple wish -- to have his parents by his side. But how can he keep the faith when the truth is that dreams don't always come to pass?....
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The three-year tumble : based on a Korean folktale
Auh, Dayeon, author.
Legend says that anyone who falls down Misfortune Mountain has three years left to live. Grandfather must travel over the treacherous mountain to get to the market, but one day catastrophe happens and he tumbles down! The doctor says he is perfectly healthy, but Grandfather feels the end is near... until his granddaughter comes to visit and makes a different calculation about his fate. From then on, the legend of the mountain takes on a new meaning and everyone finds themselves eager to tumble down it. A fable that demonstrates how a change in one's mindset can make a positive impact.....
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Scamp
Wilder, Anden, author, illustrator.
Scamp believes there are two cats in her house — one pink (Scamp herself) and one black (Hector) — until her growing body begins behaving in not-so-catlike ways. She suddenly finds herself standing on two feet… eating with a spoon… even enjoying the bath. What is happening to her? But when Hector needs help, Scamp must choose between acting like a cat and taking a big-girl stand to rescue her friend. ....
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Worm makes a sandwich
Farley, Brianne, author, illustrator.
A sweetly humorous picture book about composting, told from the point of view of a worm... Meet Worm. He might be little. He might have no hands. But Worm would love to make a sandwich, just for you! To get started he'll need just one thing: garbage! Delicious, delectable garbage like apple cores and mushy grapes, broccoli bottoms and carrot tops, sad celery, and drippy cucumbers. Worm and his friends eat the garbage. And then they do what everyone does after they eat garbage. They poop! The poop goes in the compost and the compost goes in your garden, which is where the vegetables for your sandwich come from! Simple, right? Worm thought you'd agree. He might just need a bit of assistance along the way. This hilarious, engaging picture book is the perfect introduction to the process of composting from start to finish, told from the perspective of one little worm who is very eager to help.....
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