Lalani of the Distant Sea Author: Erin Entrada Kelly Recommended By: Vicki

This is beautifully written fantasy adventure based loosely on Filipino folklore. The story is about an extraordinary girl discovering her inner strength and courage in overcoming odds. The author will captivate the reader with clear flowing text and imagery.

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Sam Wu Is NOT Afraid of Spiders Author: Kate & Kevin Tsang Recommended By: Juli

To catch a spider, all you need is a jar of honey and Butterbutt the cat? This book is part of a hilarious series for the middle grade reader.

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Fortunately, the Milk Author: Neil Gaiman Recommended By: Matthew

While out fetching milk, a father experiences a series of wild and zany adventures. Laughs are sure to follow! Read by the author, this audiobook is perfect for road trips!

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How Animals Build Author: Moira Butterfield Recommended By: Vicki

This is a very informative lift the flap book about many animal habitats. The illustrations cleanly represent the information.

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Town Is by the Sea Author: Joanne Schwartz Recommended By: Vicki

There is so much imagery verbally & visually in this book! The boy narrates a day in his life in a coastal mining community. The verse clearly reflects the boy’s concern about his father’s safety in the mine. I discovered more details with each reading.

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Du Iz Tak? Author: Carson Ellis Recommended By: Vicki

This is an imaginative story encompasses the life cycle of a plant and the adventure it brings to insect friends. The text is in bug language, which is fun to figure out with the help of detailed illustrations.

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Boxitects Author: Kim Smith Recommended By: Sharon

Wouldn't it be fun to attend Maker School and build all kinds of imaginative and creative projects? Meg is the first boxitect in her class and everyone is preparing for the 5th Annual Maker Match! Find out what happens when Simone comes to school.

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Malala's Magic Pencil Author: Malala Yousafzai Recommended By: Sharon

Malala Yousafzai, the youngest recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize in 2014, tells her childhood story of growing up in Pakistan under the Taliban. Malala has used her voice and writing to emphasize the importance of education on an international level.

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A Nest Is Noisy Author: Dianna Hutts Aston and Sylvia Long Recommended By: Sharon

Did you know that an African frog makes a nest out of foam or that army ants build "living nests"? Read this informative, beautifully illustrated picture book and travel to a variety of habitats to discover unique characteristics of nests.

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Fox versus Winter Author: Corey R. Tabor Recommended By: Adeline

Fox does not like winter. He is bored and lonely. So he decides to fight winter. Will Fox win?

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Snail Crossing Author: Corey R. Tabor Recommended By: Adeline

Snail is an adorable character who is working so hard to get to the cabbage patch. Will he ever get some cabbage?

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Fox and the Jumping Contest Author: Corey R. Tabor Recommended By: Adeline

Fox schemes about winning the jumping contest. But he is too good at scheming and it backfires. Will he win or will he get his comeuppance?

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Dear Zoo Author: Rod Campbell Recommended By: Adeline

Perfect for toddlers! Each page holds a new surprise as you turn the pages to see what the zoo has sent to test as a new pet.

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Itsy Mitsy Runs Away Author: Recommended By: Adeline

This tiny girl dislikes bedtime. BIG TIME! So she is running away. But running away turns out to be more complicated than she thought.

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Don't Copy Me! Author: Jonathan Allen Recommended By: Adeline

No one enjoys a game of copycat, but everyone will enjoy this tale of Little Puffin trying to get the Gull chicks to STOP!

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Hooray for Amanda & Her Alligator Author: Mo Willems Recommended By: Matthew

Amanda never has a dull moment with her stuffed animal/best friend Alligator. Readers young and old will love these six and a half short stories exploring friendship.

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I'm Not Cute! Author: Jonathan Allen Recommended By: Adeline

No one believes that Baby Owl is a huge, scary, sleek, sharp-eyed hunting machine. Baby Owl is about to throw a tantrum but Mama Owl swoops in and saves the day!

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Ol' Mama Squirrel Author: David Ezra Stein Recommended By: Adeline

"Chook, chook, chook", says Mama Squirrel as she protects her babies. But one day a really BIG threat wanders into town. Can Mama Squirrel save her babies now?

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Skippyjon Jones Author: Judy Schachner Recommended By: Adeline

Skippyjon Jones is a Siamese who imagines himself as a chihuahua. Follow him on his sword-fighting adventure as he battles the Bandito!

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Out in Space Author: Karon Dubke Recommended By: Juli

A new seek and find for the early reader. A picture of the object and the word below to help increase word recognition.

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Fairy Houses...Everywhere! Author: Barry and Tracy Kane Recommended By: Juli

A picture book full of ideas for creating miniature play areas. Instead of using Legos, take a walk in the woods, along the beach, or in your backyard to gather your building tools!

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The Hello, Goodbye Window Author: Norton Juster Recommended By: Matthew

For one girl, an ordinary visit to her grandparents’ house is actually a magical adventure! Charming watercolor illustrations complete this lovely book.

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