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A Delicious Story

Author: Barney Saltzberg

“You ate the story?” says one mouse to the other in this funny, heartfelt read-aloud with pitch-perfect repartee and Barney Saltzberg’s signature take on the joys of creativity. Two mice—one…

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Herbert Climbs to the Top

Author: Rilla Alexander

In the fourth miniature picture book in the Hippo Park Pals series, Herbert climbs to the top of the jungle gym and makes a heroic rescue when Teddy falls! The…

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How to Draw a Happy Cat

Author: Ethan T. Berlin; Illustrated by Jimbo Matison

A “How to Draw” lesson spins hilariously out of control when Cat just won’t stay happy! This relatable madcap read-aloud is immense fun, and perfect for fans of Dragons Love…

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Pepper and Me

Author: Beatrice Alemagna

A Kirkus Best Picture Book of the YearA Kirkus Best Picture-Book Conversation Starter of 2024 “How could you not immediately adore and trust this voice?”          …

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One Cool Duck #1

Author: Mike Petrik

What’s cool, anyway? Skateboards, pizza, arcade games—and being kind! This buoyant young graphic chapter book introduces Duck and pals, kicking off a series that makes real-life friendship issues fun. Duck…

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Itty Bitty Betty Blob

Author: Constance Lombardo; Illustrated by Micah Player

An Amazon Best Book of the MonthA Barnes + Noble Most Anticipated Kids’ BookA Kids’ Indie Next Pick Itty Bitty Betty Blob tries to be bad, like a good little…

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Tiny Spoon vs. Little Fork

Author: Constance Lombardo; Illustrated by Dan & Jason

Take silly seriously! A fall-off-your-high-chair funny picture book starring a spoon, a fork, and the baby they both want to feed, perfect for fans of The Bad Seed. “Time to…

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A Bear, a Bee, and a Honey Tree

Author: Daniel Bernstrom; Illustrated by Brandon James Scott

Boisterous and buzzing, A Bear, a Bee, and a Honey Tree is destined to be an instant classic . . . with delightfully funny illustrations and clever, fun-to-read text, from…

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Mermaids’ Song to the Sea

Author: Dianna Hutts Astin; Illustrated by Renee Kurilla

From acclaimed poet Dianna Hutts Aston (An Egg is Quiet) and #1 NYT bestselling illustrator Renée Kurilla (Just Because by Matthew McConaughey) comes a charming book in which three adorable mermaids…

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