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I Ain't Gonna Paint No More!

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Harold and the Purple Crayon

Crockett Johnson · 61 pages

"Harold loves animals so much that he decides to find out what it's like to be one. Join Harold and an elephant, a camel, a herd of cheetahs, and a slippery bunch of penguins on this wildlife adventure in his imagination."--P. [4] cover.

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The Dot

Peter H. Reynolds · 32 pages

Vashti believes that she cannot draw, but her art teacher's encouragement leads her to change her mind.

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Duck! Rabbit!

Amy Krouse Rosenthal, Tom Lichtenheld · 40 pages

Two unseen characters argue about whether the creature they are looking at is a rabbit or a duck.

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Parts

Tedd Arnold · 32 pages

A five-year-old boy thinks his body is falling apart until he learns new teeth grow and hair and skin replace themselves.

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The Legend of Rock Paper Scissors

Drew Daywalt · 48 pages

You’ve played the game. Now read the legend of how it all began . . . Long ago, in an ancient and distant realm called the Kingdom of Backyard, there lived a warrior named ROCK. Meanwhile in the Empire of Mom’s Home Office, a second great warrior sought the glory of battle. And his name was PAPER. At the same time, in the Kitchen Realm, in the tiny village of Junk Drawer, lived a third wa

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How Do Dinosaurs Eat Their Food?

Jane Yolen · 32 pages

Just like kids, dinosaurs have a difficult time learning to behave at the table. However, with a little help from Mom and Dad, these young dinosaurs eat everything before them with smiles and goodwill. With playful read-aloud verse and amusing pictures.

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Wombat Stew

Marcia K. Vaughan · 32 pages

A dingo intent on making wombat stew receives cooking suggestions from the other animals, unaware that they are protecting their fellow creature.

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Art & Max

David Wiesner · 40 pages

Arthur knows how to paint. He’s ready to share his wisdom with Max, who has a lot to learn but can‘t wait to dive right in. Their story begins here. Is it about creating a work of art? Or about an uproarious, eye-opening adventure? Or both? Art and Max will find out very soon. And so will you.

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The Day Jimmy's Boa Ate The Wash

Trinka Hakes Noble · 32 pages

Jimmy's boa constrictor wreaks havoc on the class trip to a farm.

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Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!

Mo Willems · 38 pages

No matter how hard he pleads and begs, the pigeon is not supposed to drive the bus while the driver is away, but pigeon tries every persuasive trick a young child knows to get you to say "Yes."

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LMNO Peas

Keith Baker

Busy little peas introduce their favorite occupations, from astronaut to zoologist.

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Piggies

Audrey Wood, Don Wood · 32 pages

Ten little piggies dance on a young child's fingers and toes before finally going to sleep.

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The Three Little Wolves and the Big Bad Pig

Eugene Trivizas, Helen Oxenbury, Eugenios Tribizas · 32 pages

A beautiful pop-up edition of the bestselling, award-winning picture book, it is complete with blown-down houses, blown-up explosions, and a fabulous dancing pig.

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I Wish That I Had Duck Feet

Theo LeSieg, Dr. Seuss · 64 pages

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This Book Just Ate My Dog!

Richard Byrne · 36 pages

"When her dog disappears into the gutter of the book, Bella calls for help. But when the helpers disappear too, Bella realizes it will take more than a tug on the leash to put things right"-- When her dog disappears into the gutter of a book, Bella calls for help. When the helpers disappear, too, Bella realizes it will take more than a tug on the leash to put things right.

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A to Z

Sandra Boynton

A variety of humorous animal characters introduce the letters of the alphabet.

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Olivia Forms A Band

Ian Falconer

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The Day I Swapped My Dad for Two Goldfish

Neil Gaiman · 64 pages

This children's book is about a boy who chooses to trade his father for his friend's two goldfish. When his mother returns, she sends the boy and his younger sister on an adventure to return the goldfish and recover their father. However, when the boy arrives at the goldfish owner's home, he finds that his father has been swapped again. This continues, and as the boy and his sister venture thro

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Curious George Visits the Zoo

Margret Rey, H.A. Rey

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It's a Busy, Busy World

Richard Scarry · 92 pages

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I'm the Biggest Thing in the Ocean!

Kevin Sherry · 32 pages

Now everyone's favorite squid is just the right size for babies and toddlers to touch ONLY while SUPERVISED! **Choking Hazard - Small parts incl. Toys not for children under 3 years.** When a giant squid takes inventory of all of the creatures in the ocean, he realizes that he's way bigger than most of them! He even says he is bigger than the bar code on back of this book--Back Cover

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What Pet Should I Get?

Dr. Seuss · 48 pages

A never-before-seen picture book by Dr. Seuss! This never-ever-before-seen picture book by Dr. Seuss about making up one's mind is the literary equivalent of buried treasure! What happens when a brother and sister visit a pet store to pick a pet? Naturally, they can't choose just one! The tale captures a classic childhood moment -- choosing a pet -- and uses it to illuminate a life lesson: that it

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Russell the Sheep

Rob Scotton

Russell the sheep tries all different ways to get to sleep.

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