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Farmer would just like to sleep in but his early morning slumbers are disturbed by his faithful companion, Donkey. And Donkey isn't there to bid Farmer a good morning. As it turns out, the prospect of fun and food has lured the farm's livestock to a local fair. Now it's up to Farmer and Donkey to go round up the wayward critters before they can get into too much trouble. Or is it too late? Young readers will laugh out loud at the antics of the farmer's...
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Everyone knows that stuffed elephants always smell like all places they've been, the laundry hamper, the sandbox, the foot of the bed. But when Fletcher smells his elephant this morning, he just can't place its scent, so he heads off to ask his family if they might know what Elephant smells like. And the answer is sweeter than you might imagine. With simple and expressive illustrations, this book captures just how fiercely children love their stuffed...
5) Buttertubs
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Buttertubs is a dog who always wants to save the dudes and damsels in distress, but who always mucks it up on account of his inability to stop sweating butter. Running becomes flailing and crashing, everything he touches becomes greasy and strangely flammable, and even simple tasks become fraught with slippery danger.
6) The Rabbit
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Eleanor and her younger sister Kathy have run away from school, from home and from all of their troubles. When Kathy accidentally injures a rabbit, they bring it along with them. But this is no ordinary rabbit. And as they get farther and farther away from home, the rabbit gets bigger and more menacing - until they have to make a choice about facing their past and their fears or giving in to them. A graphic novel exploration of how running away from...
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Can you find your lunch deep down in your backpack by hearing it? Many predators have strong senses that help them find food. Some animals use their ears to find their prey. Discover the interesting ways animals use their sense of hearing to find their next meal in the beautifully illustrated, easy-to-read Hearing Their Prey. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
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Without a map or much of a plan, Untitled Ape and Cat journey through flooded cities and stormy seas, across frozen plains and snowy mountains, and even up into the world of the clouds on their quest to find Ape's home in the jungle. But Ape's mysterious and sinister past is starting to catch up with him, and it becomes more and more difficult to keep his personal history from Cat... What happened to Ape? Why doesn't he have a name? And how can he...
10) Kitsune #2
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We've all made mistakes in the past we wish we hadn't, but we can't change what happened. Kitsunichi Shimitzu, too, will have to face his failures as a rebellion flares up, one that not even the Imperial army seems able to stop.
11) Leopold the Lion
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When Jack and Ella come across a friendly--and talented!--lion in their backyard they are thrilled to take him in as their pet. And they're positive they know just how to care for their new pet, ignoring Grandpa's cheeky asides. But soon Leopold the Lion grows despondent and chubby. Even the circus who lost him won't take him back! Do Jack and Ella know what to do to get Leopold healthy again? A sweet story with a subtle commentary on making healthy...
12) Kitsune #4
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The first clash with the rebels resulted in a victory for Kitsunichi Shimitzu and Yamanouchi Karamatsuki. However, the friends' momentary triumph will not staunch the flow of blood. The violence will continue, demanding the ultimate sacrifice from loyal warriors. Meanwhile, as the political situation in the district becomes increasingly dangerous, Kitsunichi risks death-at the hands of his own son!
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While Big Bear and Little Bear are snuggled up for the night, a wild storm rages. The bears wake up to find that the wind has knocked down all of the trees in their forest, they'll have to move. Little Bear is distraught. He loves their home! But Big Bear helps him understand that home isn't where you are, but who you're with. Author and illustrator Petra Brown's sweet, superbly rendered characters and tender story are perfect for helping little ones...
14) Battlecats Vol 2
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Follow our heroes as they face a series of trials to prove their loyalty to King Eramad before the start of the violent season known as, Rorinhal. All the while, Valadar and the Darkats are marching through Valderia determined to bring the Eramad dynasty to its knees. Witness a clash of ideals years in the making with the latest volume of Battlecats! Collects issues #1-6.
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A graphic novel about a band on the verge of breaking out... if their singer's personality doesn't get in the way. Zebedee and The Valentines have just played the gig of their lives. The seven people watching them agree. With a big battle of the bands approaching, lead singer Zebedee and his motley crew of punks seem ready to blow up. But when the Devil is booking your gigs and the competition is fierce, was it ever really going to be that easy? It...
16) Dozer's Run
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Dozer the Goldendoodle has a wonderful life! He and his best friend, Chica, belong to a loving family. They have warm beds to sleep in, enough food to eat, and plenty of room in their yard to play and investigate. What more could a good dog want? As it turns out, Dozer wants an adventure. And when a runner runs past his yard, followed by another, and another, and another, Dozer decides to follow and see what is happening. In May 2011, unbeknownst...
17) Pet Peeves
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Bobbie's life is going nowhere fast. She's working at a bar, wanting to play music but never having the time or energy. The only bright spot is her dog - always cheerful, always cuddly, and always there for her. As the relentless day-in, day-out of work piles up, music and roommates and social plans begin to seem less and less important as Bobbie struggles to make rent and have any time to be creative. The only thing she has time for outside her job...
18) Battlecats Vol 1
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Battlecats is an all-original medieval, fantasy epic created by Mark London. The story is set in the fictional realm of Valderia, an elaborate world shaped by both its rich history and diverse cultures. The Battlecats, lead by Kelthan of Stormholt, are an elite team of warriors sworn to fight the forces of evil that have set out destroy the tradition and ideals of Valderia. Generation after generation, potential Battlecats are chosen from an early...
19) Love from a Star
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In a tender story told in verse, a shining star reminds a little bear and his best bunny friend that they are loved, never alone and are always under Gods loving care. Accompanied by delicate watercolor paintings by author/illustrator Katherine Cutchin Gazetta, the reassuring text reminds readers and listeners that all is well, making Love from a Star a comfort at bedtime or other difficult times in a childs life.
20) Kitsune #3
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The Daimyo's palace is the safest area in the region, but even there, intrigue and suspicion hover around Kitsunichi Shimitzu and his sidekick Yamanouchi Karamatsuki. The question hangs in the air: has the rebellion infected even the Empire's most loyal servants? Meanwhile, our Kitsunichi Shimitzu's son is increasingly embroiled in the rebellion.