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Dog Man: Big Jim Begins: A Graphic Novel
Discover the origin of our beloved characters from the Dog Man series as they join forces to stop the Space Cuties from destroying the city. Will the past predict the future for Dog Man and his friends? Will goodness and bravery prevail? Can anything happen if you truly believe?
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Swimming with Spies
It’s February of 2014 in the seaport city of Sevastopol in Crimea. Sofiya Oleksandrivna only wants two things: to figure out a way to get Ilya Ilyich to stop bullying her, and to convince her mother to come back home. But as battleships come to populate the waters around their city and Russian forces, including Ilya’s father, start to make their presence known, an even greater threat takes over Sofiya’s life.
The only escape Sofiya has is the dolphinarium where her father is a trainer at the forefront of teaching sign language to a pod of dolphins. And now the Russian military has ordered the dolphinarium to hand over its animals for military use. As armed Russian troops invade Crimea and conflict and tension continue to rise, Sofiya will do everything she can to keep her pod safe. And what she knows better than any of the soldiers occupying her city, is that the most powerful force is communication.
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Brown Girls Do Ballet
This stunning children's book from the photographer behind the Instagram sensation Brown Girls Do Ballet, combines irresistible photos of young ballerinas of color with inspirational text that empowers all children to express their true selves through movement and music.
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Catside Up, Catside Down
Catside up, catside down.
Cat on a turntable, spinning around!
Under a piano, over the moon,
swept high and away by a cat-shaped balloon.
A collection of cozy, knitted cats find themselves in all sorts of funny positions in this rhyming picture book that introduces prepositions like over, under, between, beside, and many more! -
You Are a Raccoon!
Crawl, cling climb! You may have seen a raccoon scurry up a tree or across the road just before dark. Did you know that raccoons stay up at night playing, hunting, and eating when you go to sleep? From birth to first stripes and beyond, discover all that goes into being a raccoon in this charming picture book, the second in the Meet Your World series.
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Dancing Dumplings for My One and Only
Dumplings dance in water like Grandma moves through tai chi beats: slow, firm, focused. When the autumn leaves are tumbling, there's nothing better than coming home from the park and helping Grandma roll, fill, and pinch ingots of meat and cabbage. "Dancing dumplings for my one and only," Grandma says, scooping them up for her granddaughter. But as the season grows colder, Grandma says she can't make dumplings for her one and only, not today. The child watches her grandmother wheeze and sneeze in bed, and although her heart da-dubs with fear, she lights incense and keeps her company until the day her grandmother is well enough to dance again--made stronger and healthier by the dumplings her granddaughter now cooks for her. Sumptuously and scrumptiously illustrated by Natelle Quek, Eva Wong Nava's story captures the wonderful bond between grandchild and grandparent--and how powerful and healing the act of sharing food can be. An author's note deepens the message of the importance of cultural foods in our relationships to both our heritage and loved ones.
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Knight Owl and Early Bird
Early Bird wants to be brave and protect the castle, just like Knight Owl. But she falls asleep on the job and then keeps her hero up during the day with her enthusiastic chattiness, well-meaning questions, and cheerful owl impersonations. But there are strange happenings in the forest, and soon Knight Owl and Early Bird find themselves in the throes of danger. Will these two learn to work together to keep themselves and the kingdom safe?
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I Am Glinda
This Little Golden Book celebrates everything that is thrillifying about Glinda, the pretty and charming girl from Universal Pictures’ smash-hit Wicked! Everything from Glinda’s magical world, including her friend Elphaba and the Wizard, is featured in gorgeous retro-style illustrations that will delight children, Wicked fans, and collectors of all ages!
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I Am Elphaba
This Little Golden Book celebrates everything that is special about Elphaba, a misunderstood green-skinned woman, from Universal Pictures’ smash-hit Wicked. Glinda and the Wizard are also featured in gorgeous retro-style illustrations that will delight children, Universal Pictures’ Wicked fans, and collectors of all ages!
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Sonic the Hedgehog: 5-Minute Stories
Follow the adventures of Sonic and his best friends as they fight Dr. Eggman and save the day! Filled with exciting stories and awesome illustrations, this book is the perfect read for bedtime, when you're on the go, or anytime in between!
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Pokémon Timelines
This is the ultimate visual guide to the Pokémon animated series' history, shown through detailed timelines. Packed with fascinating facts, images, and essential details, fans can chart Ash's journey, revisit exciting storylines, and explore familiar regions in fantastic detail.
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Look and Cook Breakfast
Designed for children who can’t yet read, Look and Cook Breakfast: A First Book of Recipes in Pictures is a must-have introduction to cooking for kids. Following the same easy-to-read visual layout of Look and Cook Snacks, this cookbook features delicious sweet and savory breakfast recipes for the whole family to enjoy—homemade granola, zucchini muffins, and more!
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This Is How We Play
A jubilant, inclusive, luminously illustrated picture book that features families at play, each with a family member who has a disability.
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Ms. Rachel and the Special Surprise: Encouraging Speech and Learning Through Play and Music
Ms. Rachel is looking for something very special, and she needs your help finding it!
While Ms. Rachel invites readers to open a series of imaginary boxes to see what’s inside, she guides them through exercises like pointing, waving, and call-and-response. -
Teeny Tiendas: The Flower Shop/La Florería
Welcome to Mrs. Rosario's flower shop.
Bienvenido a la florería de la Señora Rosario.In Mrs. Rosario's flower shop, there are so many beautiful flowers for sale--from roses and rosemary to lilacs and lilies! Learn their names in both English and Spanish, then pick your favorite for a special gathering at the senior center. Will you choose a pretty daisy/margarita? Or a fragrant hydrangea/hortensia? They are all so lovely!