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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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Because of a bee
Schaefer, Lola M., 1950- author.
Discover the magic of the natural world! Through stunning die-cut pages, this captivating book reveals how tiny bees spark a massive chain reaction. From sprouting strawberries to feeding our families, follow the beautiful, spiraling connection between pollinators and the food on our plates. An essential, visually breathtaking journey that teaches young explorers why even the smallest creatures are vital to our planet's survival.....
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The fluffy futon
Kasano, Yūichi, 1956- author illustrator
Grandma spreads her newly washed futon to dry in the sun. The futon is so soft and smells so clean! The cat can’t resist nestling down for a snooze. Instead of chasing it away, Grandma settles in alongside, soon followed by the hen and her chicks, a little boy, the dog, the goat, and the pig family... Soon the whole household is taking a nap! Until Grandma starts to find the futon so comfy that no one else can fit. ....
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Bing's cherries
Blackburne, Livia author.
A modern American tall tale woven by a girl and her father about Ah Bing, the Chinese immigrant behind the Pacific Northwest's most delicious cherries... You've heard of a Bing cherry, but did you know the story of the Chinese American immigrant for whom the dark, luscious cherry is named? Long ago, Ah Bing was a father who travelled across the sea from China looking for work. It was in Oregon where he met a man who hired him to work in his orchards, where eventually, Bing cultivated the delicious cherries we know of today. But what was it that made this man and the cherries he made so special? a young girl wonders as she sits together with her father, enjoying cherries from their backyard. Weaving together cultural memory, historical fact, and her own imagination, the young girl imagines a narrative of Ah Bing that is as larger than life and as sweet as his namesake. ....
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Robin and the stick
Goodale, E. B. author illustrator.
Robin had a stick. Robin always had a stick. One day, there at the end of the street was the biggest stick, the BEST stick, Robin had ever seen. Every morning, Mama tells Robin, “Today you are the biggest you’ve ever been!” But when will Robin be big enough to lift that stick?....
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A cozy summer day
Wheeler, Eliza author illustrator.
The animals of Acorn Village love spending summer days together. As soon as the sun comes up, they slip into shorts and sunsuits and run outside to enjoy an abundance of cozy activities, whether it’s putting up a playhouse, snacking in the strawberry patch, partaking in a picnic, or napping in a leafy nook. And when the day heats up, who can resist cooling off in a sparkling swimming hole before drying off in a cozy sun-kissed towel. When the sun disappears from the sky, it’s time to gather round the campfire to share stories and marshmallows and fall asleep under the stars. Eliza Wheeler’s enchanting illustrations capture all the magic of long summer days outside, and readers will feel right at home as they pore over each and every cozy, comforting scene.....
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Jia has a dog problem
Sy, Stephanie Ellen author.
A young girl is afraid of dogs, and a small dog is afraid of children in this funny, bighearted picture book about overcoming fear to find friendship... Jia runs from every dog — big, tiny, spotted, or shaggy. Charlie the French bulldog hides from every kid — behind couches, laundry, even grown-ups' legs. When something far scarier forces these two together, they discover a sweet surprise: a friend who understands.....
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