Children’s / Teenage fiction and true stories
Random House Children's Books Vampiric Vacation
Book SynopsisThe spooky summer adventures of the Sinister-Winterbottom twins continue in another gothic mystery: can Theo and Alexander solve the secret of the Sanguine Spa? The second book in the new Sinister Summer series by #1 NYT bestselling author Kiersten White, called perfect for fans of Lemony Snicket, Edward Gorey, and Roald Dahl, by Shelf Awareness.After leaving Fathoms of Fun, the kids are on their way to the next odd summer destination their aunt has chosen for them. This time, they find themselves dropped off at the Sanguine Spa in the “little Transylvania Mountains.” There they meet the owners: Mina, her mysterious little sister, Lucy (who is extremely pale, can’t go in the sunlight, and has an affinity for hanging upside down from the ceiling), and their intimidating guardian, the Count. When the Count sends all the children in the spa on a scavenger hunt, the Sinister-Winterbottoms use the excuse to snoop around and discov
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Random House USA Inc On the Wings of La Noche
Book SynopsisNoche is a Lechuza by night, an ethereal jet-black owl who guides the dead to the after. Except now, Noche cannot bring herself to escort her dead girlfriend, whose soul is fading the harder Noche holds on?an aching romance about first and second loves and finding the strength to let go.?A spellbinding, hauntingly beautiful story that weaves together love, loss, and the supernatural.??AIDEN THOMAS, New York Times bestselling author of The Sunbearer Trials and The Cemetery BoysDeath waits for Estrella (Noche) Villanueva. In her human form, she is a lonely science girl grieving the tragic accidental drowning of her girlfriend, Dante Fuentes. At night, she is a Lechuza who visits her dead girlfriend at the lake, desperate for more time with her. The longer Dante?s soul roams the earth, the more likely it is that she will fade into the unknown, lost forever, but Noche cannot let go . . .That?s when a new kid comes to town, Jax, another science nerd like Noche. They connect in a way she can?t ignore, seemingly pulled together by an invisible thread. For the first time, Noche begins to imagine a life without Dante. As Noche?s heart begins to beat for two people, her guilt flares. Then, she finds herself at risk of losing both Jax and Dante, and Noche is forced to question her purpose as a lechuza and everything she has ever believed in.
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Random House Children's Books The Sandcastle That Lola Built
Book SynopsisA modern, summery spin on the classic The House That Jack Built, in which Lola's day at the beach leads to new friends and a giant sandcastle.Lola is building her dream sandcastle--one with a tall, tall tower and sea glass that sends signals to mermaids. But the beach is crowded, and soon enough, a boy steps on her castle. Not to worry! Lola recruits him to build a wall. When a toddler with a bulldozer starts digging too close the walls, Lola decides he can be in charge of digging the moat. As the sandcastle grows, so does Lola's friendly group of helpers. There's only one thing that Lola doesn't want near the sandcastle: a wave! Will the new friends be able to salvage the mermaids' castle when their hard work is washed away?
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Random House Children's Books Colonization and the Wampanoag Story
Book SynopsisUntil now, you've only heard one side of the story: the discovery of America told by Christopher Columbus, the Pilgrims, and the Colonists. Here's the true story of America from the Indigenous perspective.When you think about the beginning of the American story, what comes to mind? Three ships in 1492, or perhaps buckled hats and shoes stepping off of the Mayflower, ready to start a new country. But the truth is, Christopher Columbus, the Pilgrims, and the Colonists didn't arrive to a vast, empty land ready to be developed. They arrived to find people and communities living in harmony with the land they had inhabited for thousands of years, and they quickly disrupted everything they saw.From its discovery by Europeans to the first Thanksgiving, the story of America's earliest days has been carefully misrepresented. Told from the perspective of the New England Indigenous Nations that these outsiders found when they arrived, this is the true story of how Ame
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Random House USA Inc Braided
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Random House Children's Books The Office Counting with Office Supplies Funko
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Penguin Putnam Inc The Night Before Passover
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Penguin Putnam Inc A Boy in the Fairy World
Book SynopsisIn the second book of this hilarious, highly illustrated chapter book series, lovable Underwear Fairy Oona has to call on all of her sideways magic when she accidentally leads a human boy up to Blackberry Bog. Text and illustrations are printed in blue!Oona loves being the Underwear Fairy, which means she gets to deliver magical safety undies with wedgie power that keepshuman children from falling down and hurting themselves. But when she gets trapped in the human world by Marco, a boy who wants to take a photo of her to prove fairies are real, she?s horrified?don?t let humans see you is one of fairydom?s most important rules!Luckily, her cousin Horace and best friend Lucy (also known as the Tooth Fairy) help her get free. But then things get even more disastrous?Marco follows them back up to Blackberry Bog!Can Oona and her friends get Marco safely back to the human world before he does too much damage?and before the Fairy Council finds out?Packed with Fun Fairy Facts, humor, and lots of heart, this magical series celebrates finding friendship and your place in the world, even if you fit in a little sideways.
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Random House Children's Books The Revenge Game
Book SynopsisA wickedly comic feminist mystery about the dark side of a hopeless romantic's seemingly perfect love story. A must-read for fans of The Cheerleaders!Whip-smart… A thrilling romp from start to finish.—Jessica Goodman New York Times bestselling author of They Wish They Were UsAlyson is a romantic, and sometimes it gets her into trouble. Like last summer, she thought her co-worker was into her, when in reality he found her flirting pathetic.Then she meets Brenton Riggs Jr., and right away she knows that their connection isn’t just in her head. When he swoops in to save her one night from a less than savory party encounter, she falls head-over-heels. Finally, someone Alyson likes who likes her back!But when she finds out about the King’s Cup—a competition the guys at their boarding school started to see who has the most sexual prowess—she’s put on edge. Does Brenton really want
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Random House USA Inc Babas Peach Tree
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Random House USA Inc The Night Before Freedom
Book SynopsisThis moving picture book tells the story of Juneteenth with all the care and reverence such a holiday deserves. The rhyming text and stunning illustrations will teach children about this historic day in history.'Twas the night before freedom, and all through the South, long-whispered rumors had, spread word of mouth. It’s coming! It’s coming! I heard people say. Emancipation is coming our way.Eight-year-old David and his family gather at Grandma’s house in Galveston, Texas, for a cherished family tradition: Grandma’s annual retelling of the story of Juneteenth, the holiday that commemorates the end of slavery in the United States.The signing of the Emancipation Proclamation by President Abraham Lincoln meant that all enslaved persons within the rebellious states would be free as of January 1, 1863. However, people in Texas did not receive the news of their emancipation until two and a ha
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Random House USA Inc The Sister Split
Book SynopsisA pair of soon-to-be stepsisters creates a plan that will stop their parents from getting married—but they soon learn that matters of the heart can surprise you! This is a fresh sister story evocative of The Parent Trap with LGBTQ themes for the modern reader.Autumn is looking forward to summer vacation. She and her best friend plan on going to all the best ice cream places their stomachs can handle—and in NYC, the possibilities can’t get any sweeter. Linnea is still not over the fact that her dad has found love after her parents' divorce. Luckily, she can take out all her feelings on the tennis courts for a winning summer. But then Autumn and Linnea discover the news: their parents are getting married. Autumn will be moving to the suburbs to live with her soon-to-be stepdad and stepsister, which means kissing the fun summer with her best friend goodbye. For Linnea, she knows her dream of getting her p
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Random House USA Inc PicturePerfect Boyfriend
Book SynopsisTwo strangers, one tropical island, and lots of lies in this funny beach romance from the author of Love & Other Great Expectations!Aspiring nature photographer Kenzie Reed just can’t get her straitlaced family of optometrists to take her art seriously. She’s resigned to putting aside her dreams and accepting the depressing life that awaits her at the family business. She even makes up a fake, boring boyfriend—Jacob—to get her parents off her back. But when the Reeds arrive in Hawaii for spring break, Kenzie is shocked that Jacob shows up at the airport—and joins their vacation. Kenzie can’t reveal him as a fraud without confessing her lie, so she’s stuck playing along while trying to find out who he really is. No way is she going to actually fall for him—because even though he’s funny, nice, smart, and cute, he’s also a liar. Isn’t he? Filled with warm s
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Waterbrook Press (A Division of Random House Inc) My Lighthouse
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Random House USA Inc Leos First Vote
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Random House USA Inc My Little Golden Book about Vikings
Book SynopsisThis nonfiction Little Golden Book is filled with amazing facts about the history of the Vikings and told through beautiful illustrations--perfect for preschoolers!Set sail with the adventurous, fearless Vikings! This informative Little Golden Book is full of great information about everything from the boats they sailed and clothes they wore to the gods they worshipped and the feasts they enjoyed.Look for more nonfiction Little Golden Books: My Little Golden Book About Greek Gods and Goddesses My Little Golden Book About Dinosaurs My Little Golden Book About the Solar System
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Random House Children's Books ÂCelebra el DÃa de los Muertos Celebrate the Day
Book SynopsisEl Día de los Muertos, or the Day of the Dead, is here--and this board book is the perfect format to introduce the youngest readers to the holiday!Cristina is excited to celebrate Día de los Muertos with her brother, Carlos, and their family. Young readers can follow along as everyone gets ready to remember their loved ones who are no longer with them.Vibrant illustrations will express the festive, yet poignant, spirit of thecelebration as everyone decorates their home, dresses up for a costumeparade, decorates an altar, cooks tamales and sweet treats, and much more. At the end, there are additional facts about Día de los Muertos to reinforce the significance of all the traditions depicted in the book.
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Random House USA Inc Muhammad Ali
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Random House Children's Books Dont Trust Cats
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Random House Children's Books The Last Boyfriends Rules for Revenge
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Random House USA Inc The Perfect Party Dungeons Dragons
Book SynopsisIntroduce children ages 2 to 5 to the different types of Dungeons & Dragons characters in this exciting Little Golden Book!Meet The Fallbacks, a ragtag adventuring party travelling the Forgotten Realms in search of adventure! Made up of a magic-wielding wizard, a stealthy rouge, a brave fighter, a healing cleric, and a charismatic bard, each member of the team brings their own special skills and talents to a mission! And they?ll need every skill they have as they journey into the Undermountain dungeon to save their beloved pet Uggie in this Little Golden Book. This storybook is perfect to introduce children to several iconic playable classes of Dungeons & Dragons and teach them that differences help make a great team! It?s a great book for kids ages 2 to 5 years old as well as collectors and Dungeons & Dragons fans of all ages.Little Golden Books enjoy nearly 100% consumer recognition. They feature beloved classics, hot licenses, and new original stories . . . the classics of tomorrow.
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Random House USA Inc Hello World From Seed to Pumpkin
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Random House USA Inc The Dividing Sky
Book SynopsisA PUBLISHERS WEEKLY AND KIRKUS REVIEWS BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR? ?[A]high-stakes story packed with slow-burn pining and plentiful tension.??Publishers Weekly, starred review A cunning teen memory merchant falls for the handsome rookie officer on her tail in this swoony dystopian romance that''s ?one to watch? (Amie Kaufman, New York Times bestselling author of The Isles of the Gods)In 2364, eighteen-year-oldLiv Newmandreams of a future beyond her lower-class life in the Metro. As a Proxy, she uses the neurochip in her brain to sell memories to wealthy clients. Maybe a few illegally, but money equals freedom. So when a customer offers her a ludicrous sum to go on an assignment in no-man?s-land, Liv accepts. Now she just has to survive.Rookie ForcemanAdrian Raobelieves in order over all. After discovering that a renegade Proxy?s shady dealings are messing with citizens? brain chemistry, he vows to extinguish the threat. But when he tracks Liv down, there?s one problem: her memories are gone. Can Adrian bring himself to condemn her for crimes she doesn?t remember?As Liv and Adrian navigate the world beyond the Metro and their growing feelings for one another, they grapple with who they are, who they could be, and whether another way of living is possible.
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Random House Children's Books On the Farm
Book SynopsisThere is a lot to do on the family farm! Read along in this sturdy board book perfect for children ages 0-3 as a boy helps his grandfather in this next installment of the Brown Baby Parade series.Papa’s farm is big.There’s so much work to do!Papa smiles and says,“I like to work with you!”A little boy helps his grandpa weed the garden, feed the chicks, fix a fence to stop escaping goats, and so much more in this sweet story. Nikki Shannon Smith's soothing, rhythmic text and Amanda Quartey's warm, welcoming illustrations pair beautifully to create heartwarming scenes of everyday life. The joyful depiction of Black rural life will allow children to see themselves and encourage interest in their local farming communities!
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Random House USA Inc Blood at the Root
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Random House USA Inc Wash Day with Mama
Book SynopsisThis stunning picture book takes a joyful look into the loving and long process of a hair wash day and the beautiful bond between a daughter and mother.Perfect for Mother?s Day or all year round!I love Sundays, because Sundays are wash days. And wash days are just for us.Filled with heartwarming illustrations, Wash Day with Mama centers on a little girl cherishing each step of their hair washing routine while Mama imparts her wisdom and stresses the importance of self-care, loving yourself, and being proud of who you are. The process of washing and taking care of Black hair takes time and effort, but this poignant story shows how it is an act of self-love and nurtures a special connection between mother and daughter.For the Black community, washing their hair can feel like an event in and of itself, and that''s why it has been christened wash day. For many, wash day isn''t just a routine, but an intimate ritual that is a symbol of self-love and pride. This self-care practice, although individual to the person, can root them in their culture and allow them to embrace generations of hair traditions. This book shows the love and care of washing Black hair and compels us to reflect on shared moments that we may take for granted.
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Random House Children's Books Dead Girls Dont Say Sorry
Book SynopsisWhat does it mean when your best friend is dead and your instinct is relief? A stunningly immersive debut about toxic friendships, grief, romance, and new beginnings.Friendship, at least for me, has never been anything but complicated.Before:One year ago, best friends Nora and Julia were starting their senior year of high school, with plans to apply to the same university so they wouldn't be separated. When Dillan Fletcher comes back to town, life as Nora knows it begins to unravel. And then, the unthinkable happens.After:Months after surviving the accident that killed her best friend, Nora Radford is stagnating. Dillan has remained by her side, but he and other friends are starting university, while Nora is still trying to unravel the lies that Julia told, lies disguised as friendship.DEAD GIRLS DON’T SAY SORRY is an absorbing page-tuner told in two timelines about how friendships evolve, how growing up can reveal the dark si
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Random House Children's Books Mi Little Golden Book Sobre Taylor Swift My
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Scholastic Forever Fairies Zali Sparkles
Book SynopsisThe fairies are learning all about the Sparkleberries, the most creativefairy pod in the Magic Forest. Zali is excited for the artsand crafts but the trial also requires singing and dancing, whichmakes her very nervous! Can Zali overcome her fears and puton an amazing show with her friends?
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Prentice Hall Press Shout Out for the FitzgeraldTrouts
Book SynopsisThe third book in a Dahl-esque middle-grade series by award-winning poet and screenwriter Esta Spalding.
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Prentice Hall Press We Adopted a Baby Chick
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Prentice Hall Press Me and Banksy
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Prentice Hall Press My Lala
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Penguin Random House Group Anne Dreams
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North-South Books Genius Ears
Book SynopsisFrom the creators of Genius Noses comes an illustrated collection of animal ears and their amazing functions. Early STEM has never been more fun in this fact-filled book featuring everything kids ever wanted to know about animal ears around the world!Ears can do much more than just pick up sound waves. In the animal kingdom, ears are sometimes an animal’s strongest asset! For example, a fleeing black-tailed jackrabbit uses the position of its ears to help it confuse its pursuers and get away from danger. Some animals can close their ears to protect their bodies or use them to cool down or stay warm. Whether long, tuft, or goblin, ears can tell a lot about animals and their habits and habitats. Which animal has the longest ears relative to its size? Which animal communicates through surprisingly high-pitched chirping sounds? And which animal can pinpoint the location of its prey using only its ears? Readers will find out all this and much more in thi
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Running Press,U.S. The Classic Treasury Of Aesops Fables
Book SynopsisA timeless collection of twenty of Aesop''s best-loved fables--punctuated by the age-old morals that have instructed countless generations. Accompanied by beautiful, full-color illustrations from award-winning artist Don Daily, this volume highlights such fables as The Goose Who Laid the Golden Eggs, The Mouse and the Frog, and the one and only The Tortoise and the Hare.
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Albert Whitman & Company My Friend Ben Wont Share A Chip Ben Book
Book SynopsisChip and Ben are best friends. They like to swim together, build together, and create stories together. But when Chip and Ben fight over the same toy dump truck...SNAP! The truck breaks, and the boys'' friendship is fractured. Chip can repair the truck?can he repair their friendship, too? This funny, straightforward story will resonate with all toddlers and their parents.
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Holiday House Inc The Luminous Life of Lucy Landry
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Kregel Publications,U.S. Amons Adventure A Family Story for Easter
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Canongate Books Wildwood Imperium
Book SynopsisA young girl''s midnight séance awakens a long-slumbering malevolent spirit . . .A band of runaway orphans allies with an underground collective of saboteurs and plans a daring rescue of their friends, imprisoned in the belly of an industrial wasteland . . .Two old friends draw closer to their goal of bringing together a pair of exiled toy makers in order to reanimate a mechanical boy prince . . .As the fate of Wildwood hangs in the balance.The third book in the Wildwood Chronicles is a rich, moving, and dazzling story, by turns funny and profound. Both Colin Meloy and Carson Ellis are at the height of their gifts with Wildwood Imperium.Trade ReviewPraise for the WILDWOOD trilogy:'Once I stepped inside I never wanted to leave -- LEMONY SNICKETA richly satisfying weave of reality and fantasy * * New York Times * *A haunting and beautiful adventure. Brilliant -- MATT HAIGIrresistible -- TRENTON LEE STEWARTDroll and ornate, elegiac and romantic - the sequel to Wildwood brings readers deeper into and under the pine-scented, magical world . . . The incomparable Ellis more than rises to the challenge - her sly, wistful, abundant illustrations provide an emotional through line * * Kirkus Reviews * *This vivid picaresque fantasy . . . with stylish line drawings and colour plates . . . is an unpretentiously written tale with a strong start, an engaging denouement and a green theme -- Nicolette Jones * * Sunday Times Culture Magazine * *[Wildwood] is like the wild, strange forest it describes. It is full of suspense and danger and frightening things the world has never seen, and once I stepped inside I never wanted to leave -- LEMONY SNICKET, author of A Series of Unfortunate EventsA beautiful object and a beautiful read. One half fairy tale, one half coming-of-age story, one half unrepentantly gorgeous work of art, this book is overflowing with gifts -- JONATHAN SAFRAN FOER
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Oneworld Publications The Midnight Moon Feast
Book SynopsisJoin Katy, Cassie, Zia and Luca on an amazing adventure as they learn how light pollution impacts animals… Trade ReviewPraise for the Playdate Adventures: ‘Every young girl should read this series!’ Amanda Holden ‘An empowering, magical read that I would recommend to many children.’ Herald ‘Guaranteed free of unicorns and princesses, it's fun, empowering fiction for 5-8 year olds.’ David Nicholls, author of One Day
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Tilbury House,U.S. Say Something 10th Anniversary Edition
Book SynopsisAt this school, there are some children who push and tease and bully. Sometimes they hurt other kids by just ignoring them.Trade Review"Moss tackles the ever-present issue of teasing by specifically talking about what someone should say when they see someone else being teased. The main character of the story sees teasing happening all around her, but at first, she stays silent. When the tables are turned on her, she quickly realizes that being an innocent bystander won't work any longer. She uses the newfound empathy to comfort other targets of bullying and prove the harmfulness of teasing and the power of friendship. The illustrations from Lea Lyon do a wonderful job of depicting the emotions of the characters and Moss even includes some discussion questions at the end to make sure the lessons really hit home." -- Kylie Hall - Teacher.org"Most appropriate for children in grades two through six but, this short, sweet story offers a lesson for all ages -(National Education Association)" -- NEA Today"Activating child bystanders...helpful in raising this issue for discussion... compelling enough to be useful to discussions... all age groups." -- New Jersey Coalition for Bullying Awareness and Prevention"...excellent resource, written with clarity, sensitivity and directness." -- Black Issues Magazine"Simple text...realistic watercolor drawings will pull readers into this story...One person can make difference is the theme..." -- Kansas City Star"K-Gr. 3 Can one person make a difference? Moss' obviously didactic book, which seems designed for group discussion about bullying, focuses on the role of the bystander, a girl who sees the sadness of the victim but does nothing ("I walk on the other side of the hall. I don't say those things"). Realistic, lively watercolor illustrations show the child in a diverse school community, where kids are picked on and called names for being slow or different. The girl feels sad for them, but she looks away--until one day, when she is alone, the bullies make her cry, and her friends do nothing. The dramatic climax is quiet: the girl reaches out to a child who always sits alone on the bus, and the children have fun together. This is one of the best of the recent books for discussion about teasing; its direct, first-person narrative and informal portraits bring close classroom, hallway, and schoolyard scenarios for kids and adults to talk about. Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved" -- Hazel Rochman - ALA
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Austin Macauley Publishers Joseph and the Jumping Pyjamas
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Austin Macauley Publishers Whos Mummys Favourite
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Austin Macauley Publishers Lady Bug and the Butter Fly
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Austin Macauley Publishers Striggy the Baby Owl
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Austin Macauley Publishers Rags and the Adventure with Mrs Fox
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Austin Macauley Publishers Nunight
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