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Curious George : sweet surprise

Author(s):

Rey, H. A. (Hans Augusto), 1898-1977
Rey, Margret,

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Join Curious George on a cooking adventure filled with monkey mischief! When kitchen chaos reaches its sticky peak and the batter is ruined for a very special cake, George finds a way to dust off the flour and try again! (4/23)

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Call Number:

Ei Rey

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Snap! Crunch! Munch?

Author(s):

Castillo, Diana (Children's author),

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A little boy comes down for family dinner. There's food for each member of his picky family: black beans, plantains, flan, and more. Soon his imagination is filled with lions, elephants, and flamingos slurping, crunching, and munching on a delicious dinner. This early reader graphic novel is perfect for 1st and 2nd graders to read on their own. The simple text and story matches everyone's favorite foods with animals, featuring fun onomatopoeia that kids will want to shout outloud. (4/29)

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Call Number:

Ei Cas

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A perfect place to play

Author(s):

Rabe, Tish
Valeri, Jim,

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PJ the Goose and Winston the Mouse - who come upon the perfect place for their entire group of friends to play...until they realize it's in use by another group, a bunch of friendly squirrels! Will all the animals come together and learn importance of sharing so they can enjoy this special place under the shady tree? (4/29)

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Call Number:

Ei Rab

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The Luna Sisters : battle for the moon blossom

Author(s):

Yaccarino, Dan

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Two sisters, Lucy and Nera, who live on the moon both want the Moon Blossom but when a Galactic Green Goat is about to eat their flower, the sisters must stop fighting and work together. (4/29)

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Ei Yac

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I want it!

Author(s):

Meisel, Paul

Description:

A big brother refuses to share his toys with his little sister, even if it causes shouting, crying, and wrestling. (4/29)

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Call Number:

Ei Mei

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Backhoes : a first look

Author(s):

Wagner, Zelda, 2000-

Description:

Backhoes do big jobs! Construction workers use them to dig and carry away dirt. With large, colorful photos and reader questions, young readers will enjoy learning more about backhoes and what they do. (4/29)

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Call Number:

Ei 621.8 Wag

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Night light

Author(s):

Emberley, Michael

Description:

During a blackout, a parent gathers stars to comfort their child, then returns them to the sky, and together they sleep under the stars outside. (5/12)

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Call Number:

Ei Emb

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Creature powers : the fastest!

Author(s):

Kratt, Martin
Kratt, Chris,

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The Wild Kratts explore how speed can be an awesome Creature Power in this Step 2 leveled reader! Perfect for children learning to sound out new words! Chris and Martin Kratt--the Wild Kratts--explore the fast-running cheetah, the high-diving falcon, and super-fast brown hares, showing how speed is an awesome Creature Power. (5/27)

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Call Number:

Ei 590 Kra

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The beach day : three-and-a-half stories

Author(s):

Dyckman, Ame
Teague, Mark,

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Bat, Cat, and Rat head to the beach for a fun day, but a missed bus, greedy seagulls, and a lost kite bring unexpected challenges. Through teamwork and humor, the trio turns mishaps into laughs in this charming tale of friendship and fun. (5/27)

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Ei Dyc

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Art's art

Author(s):

Agostini, Alliah L.
Mason, Paige A.,

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More than anything, Cam loves to create art--he paints, he draws, he builds! What's more, his dad loves to display these creations proudly all over their walls! It's no surprise that, when Dad surprises Cam with a rambunctious puppy, Cam names him Art. Art loves art just as much as Cam does. He loves to Stamp! Scratch! Plop! all over it. He stomps on Cam's paintings, he scratches Cam's drawings, and he knocks over Cam's buildings. What will Cam do about all this mess? And what about his budding frustration with his new friend? Will Cam find a way to manage his anger and help Art redirect all that energy away from Cam's masterpieces? (5/27)

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Ei Ago

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We dig fossils

Author(s):

Agostini, Alliah L.
Murray, Joelle,

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Rock enthusiast Ava digs for fossils with her family. (5/27)

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Ei Ago

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Uni and the dolphin

Author(s):

Rosenthal, Amy Krouse
Barrager, Brigette,

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Little girl and Uni go to the beach and meet some dolphins. (5/27)

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Call Number:

Ei Ros

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Sports are fun!

Author(s):

Avant-garde, Zaila
Whaley, Felicia,

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A step 1 leveled reader about the joy of playing sports, by basketball star Zaila Avant-garde. (5/27)

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Call Number:

Ei 796 Ava

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A whale of a tale! : all about porpoises, dolphins, and whales

Author(s):

Worth, Bonnie
Mathieu, Joe,

Description:

The Cat in the Hat introduces beginner readers to the concept of porpoises, dolphins, and whales. (5/27)

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Ei 599.53 Wor

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Fire safety

Author(s):

Catena, Melissa

Description:

How can you be fire smart outdoors, at home, and in public settings? In Fire Safety, beginning readers learn how to check smoke detectors, how to make and practice a fire escape plan, what to do during a fire drill or real fire, and more. (6/23)

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Ei 363 Cat

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The band

Author(s):

Twiddy, Robin
Viktorija Buožytė, Eidvilė,

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Desmond and his friends are in a band. They all have skills to make a great performance. (7/10)

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Call Number:

Ei Twi

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Freddy the chef cooks soup: ch/y/ou

Author(s):

Andrews, E. C. (Children's author)
Barrios, Daniela,

Description:

Freddy the chef is making soup for his friends. What happens when a naughty mouse comes to mess with his plans? This book contains vibrant illustrations, explanations of Read and Grow's phonics scheme, examples of new sounds, sight words and discussion questions. (7/10)

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Call Number:

Ei And

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Mystery at the old ranch

Author(s):

Warner, Gertrude Chandler, 1890-1979
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The Aldens spend the summer on their aunt's ranch! The ranch is a beautiful place, but there are some unusual things happening behind the scenes. As the Boxcar Children explore the land, they make an amazing discovery. Adapted from Gertrude Chandler Warner's Mystery Ranch chapter book, this early reader allows children to start reading with a Boxcar Children classic. (7/21)

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Call Number:

Ei War

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Secret of the yellow house

Author(s):

Warner, Gertrude Chandler, 1890-1979
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Many years ago, a man disappeared from the yellow house on Surprise Island. With a bit of sleuthing, the Aldens find a clue to the mystery! Can they uncover the truth of what happened so long ago? Adapted from Gertrude Chandler Warner's The Yellow House Mystery chapter book, this early reader allows children to start reading with a Boxcar Children classic. (7/21)

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Ei War

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Curious George field day

Author(s):

Rey, H. A.

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It's the perfect day for some outdoor fun, and Curious George has big plans! With the help of the man with the yellow hat, George hosts a series of field games for his friends. While everyone splits up into teams and keeps score, George learns that field day is about having fun--win or lose! When all the players have a good time, everyone wins. (7/21)

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Call Number:

Ei Cur

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Really Bird, really good beach party!

Author(s):

Ziefert, Harriet

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In Really Bird, Really Good Party, Really Bird and his friends decide to have a beach party, but organization will be the key to pulling off this fun event. Invitations, activities, food, and party games all need to be organized. Readers will enjoy the divvying up of jobs and the various contributions all the friends make to having a successful and fun party. And who doesn't love a really good party? (7/21)

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Ei Zie

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Elena camps

Author(s):

Medina, Juana, 1980-

Description:

Elena is eager to put up her tent--but is there something she's missing in her hurry? (7/21)

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Ei Med