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A book with fantastic illustrations to enjoy together as a family, to learn and teach with the little ones about the life and the adaptive intelligence expressed by these magnificent animals, admired for many cultures. Meet the eagle! Find out where this feathered friend lives, discover what he eats, learn who his enemies are and how he spends his day. Enter his world with this wonderful, true-to-nature picture book. The third book of a new series that safely brings wild animals into the living room. For all nature lovers ages 5 and up. Guided Reading Level O

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"A sweet addition to Pauline Oud’s collection" - Mom Read It blog Today is a special day. It’s a party. Not just a birthday party, but a really big party… a wedding! Aunt Olivia is getting married to William. Sarah and Ian are flower girl and ring bearer at Aunt Olivia’s wedding. Ian gets to wear a beautiful suit and Sarah got a new dress. They can carry the veil, hold the rings on a beautiful pillow and throw flowers. Will everything go as planned? A heartwarming picture book about a wedding and everything that happens on a special day. For children ages 3 and up. Guided Reading Level I

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“A great story to read to our preschoolers and beyond to promote the global village we call our world….a solid addition to diversity collections.” — Mom Read It blog Chan has moved to this street, all the way from China. He is going to explore the neighborhood, to meet new friends. But he never thought he would meet this many of them! The reader learns about the children and their parents, their favorite hobbies and their favorite meals. Each page concludes with a good-bye in the child's native language, and a short list of foreign terms. A book about making friends and learning about other cultures, filled with fun facts and new words. For children ages 5 and up.

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From bestselling, award-winning author Anita Bijsterbosch! Does mouse squeak all alone? Oh no, his little brothers and sisters are there too. They all squeak together. A lot of animals in this book make sounds. But are they alone? Take a look! A flap book about young animals and animal sounds. For toddlers ages 18 months and up, with a focus on the child’s world.

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Larry and Lola are taking trips together. They are going to the zoo and the playground, to the woods and the seaside ...There are all sorts of objects and animals over there. What do they see (and what don't they see)? A cheerful look and find book that invites you to talk and search together. For toddlers ages 24 months and up, with a focus on the child's language development.

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When mommy got home from work today, she was "oh, so tired" and couldn't play. I had hoped she would go on a bug hunt with me, but she just needed to relax with a "nice cuppa tea". A warm picture book about a boy longing to play with his parents. And about tea!

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A lot of animal faces look alike. The face of a little mouse looks a lot like the face of a hedgehog. And doesn't the head of the rooster look like the head of a chicken? And what about the rabbit's and the sheep's little face? Take a close look, then you'll see for yourself! A fun little book with half pages, that will make animals appear in a surprising way.

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"A happy and festive choice for toddler lapsits." - School Library Journal Big Bear is carrying a glass Christmas ornament. Fluffy Raccoon has a Christmas star. And Reindeer is dragging along an entire Christmas tree. But where are all the animals going? A delightful story about forest animals celebrating Christmas together. For toddlers ages 24 months and up, with a focus on the child's world. Guided Reading Level H

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At the school gate Sarah waves at Mom, then runs away. She sees Lisa! And Adam! And some of her other friends. There's also a boy who Sarah has never seen before. There is a new boy at Sarah's school, and his name is Ian. Sarah helps him out. She shows him the block corner, the chair he can use, and the games they play outside on the playground. Sarah has another fun day at school -- and makes a new friend too! In this cheerful picture book, a girl shares her knowledge of her school with a new boy and makes a friend in the process. Pauline Oud tells a familiar story and illustrates it with warm and colorful pictures. For children aged 3 and up.

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Mouse is often afraid. She doesn't dare to sit on the swing, because she's afraid she might fall. Climbing and playing soccer scares Mouse too. Luckily Giraffe knows what to do. He gives Mouse a daredevil-pebble, which makes Mouse very brave. She swings very high, plays soccer and she even dares to swim. But then Mouse suddenly notices she lost her daredevil-pebble. What now? A cheerful story about being brave.

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The Spot Games are the smallest sports competition in the world, but for the spotted athletes it's still the most important one! Igor has been training very hard this year. Finally he can go to the Spot Games too! In which sport would such a tiny little fellow shine? Pole-vaulting? Ping-pong? Gymnastics? Weight lifting? Crew? Remember, participating in the Spot Games is more important than winning.

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"The underlying concepts, meant to help readers gently transition into their student roles, are straightforward, soothing, and helpful." - Publishers Weekly We go to school to learn all kinds of things. Our teacher does arts and crafts with us or reads us books. Teachers also teach bigger kids to read and write. And they do so much more … A reassuring, informative book for children about teachers and schools. For ages 4 and up. What do you want to be when you grow up? Liesbet Slegers’s successful book series helps young children search for the answer to that important question. Do you like food and cooking? You might want to be a chef. If you are afraid of heights, becoming a pilot probably isn’t the right career choice. Or maybe you like school so much that you decide to become a teacher? There are so many wonderful careers to choose from! With clear language and cheerful drawings, this series presents many of the most popular professions. Each book is packed with fun facts, new words, and interesting stories of real professionals. Do you know why an astronaut wears such a funny suit? How about why it is so difficult to be a ballerina or a racecar driver? Or why it’s important to visit the dentist twice a year? Read these books to learn the answers to these questions! So . . . what do you want to be when you grow up?

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Every day, Ricky watches Annie playing. He dreams of being her friend and playing together. But he doesn’t dare ask her. He has to come up with something to impress her. But that isn’t to easy… In this moving story, Ricky learns how to make a friend. For everyone ages 4 and up.

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A happy book about a baby elephant’s birthday party. For toddlers ages 12 months and up, with a focus on the child’s daily life.Mommy Elephant hangs up a beautiful garland because it’s Billy the baby elephant’s birthday. All his friends come to celebrate. Together, they eat cake and sing a birthday song. Hip, hip... hooray!

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Wantoknow ...are informative picture books that answer the many questions young children have about the world around them. Some subjects are familiar, others are less familiar. This series explores our fascinating world and environment, and examines elements of past and present. Chock-full of well-researched information and facts expressed in accessible and interactive ways, these books tell children what they want to know. Do you want to know everything about theater and what you can do there? What did theater look like in Ancient Greece? Who else works at the theater besides actors? Is theater the same everywhere in the world? What is a shadow show? These and many other questions will be answered in this book. You'll also find a fun comic, a crafts page, a big foldout page, and a mini-quiz, so you'll become a real expert. An informative picture book for children aged 5 and up about the wonderful experience that is going to the theater.

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Trucks and cars are very important in Kevin's world. He likes them all: the strong workers, like the tractor and the garbage truck; the quick helpers, like the fire engine and the police car; and the regular road vehicles, like the car and the motorcycle. Vroom! There are lots of wheels in this big book of cars. There are also rhymes and questions to make the book really attractive to toddlers. Many young children are fascinated by vehicles, and Kevin is one of them. A lively and informative book for car lovers aged 2 1/2 and up.

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A sweet picture book about learning and growing through imaginative play. For little pandas ages 3 years and up.This is Little Panda. He wakes up early every morning, ready to run, tumble, and play. He’s full of energy, curiosity, and imagination. And that’s Big Panda, who sees and hears everything. He loves watching Little Panda explore the world. Together, Little Panda and Big Panda play all day . . . until the sun goes down.

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Un hermoso libro sobre el talento, la diversidad y la importancia de hacer lo tuyo. Para pequeños que siguen su propio camino a partir de los 4 años.Cuando el pequeño Tim sale del huevo, todos los pájaros le dicen que debe aprender a volar. Todos los papás y las mamás pájaros le dan sus mejores consejos. Pero Tim no está muy seguro. ¿Por qué tiene que hacer lo que todo el mundo hace?

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“This Piggy series entry, originally published in Dutch, offers an enjoyable, upbeat story highlighting facets of friendship, from sharing fun to mutual appreciation and support.” - Shelle Rosenfeld; Booklist Reviews“Piggy deals with disappointment by finding the bright side. Another sweet, warm outing with a most endearing hero." - Kirkus ReviewsIt’s a nice afternoon. Everyone is busy: Cat, Mouse, Bird, Turtle, Rabbit . . . and Piggy! He’s painting a picture for a contest. He’s sure his beautiful painting will win! But then, uh-oh! A little accident leads to a big problem. Can anything fix it?A sweet story about winning and losing . . . and about the best prize of all: friendship. For artists 4 years and up.

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Silver Medal Winner of the 2022 Key Colors Competition, the two-yearly national contest for illustrators of children’s books."Readers will delight in this enchanting book…and be eager to befriend the moon themselves." -Kirkus Reviews (Starred review)When three friends have many questions, they soon discover their greatest question of all: Will the moon ever come to stay with us? But no matter how hard they try to find the answer, she still doesn’t come. Until one special night . . . A sweet story about curiosity and friendship. For everyone ages 4 years and up.

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An exciting travel story full of interesting names of different animal groups. For curious adventurers ages 5 years and up.Audra and Oliver Otter go on a boat trip with Pop. But when they wake up after a nap, Pop is nowhere to be found! The two little otters search for their way home. Luckily, they get a lot of help from friendly animal gangs. As long as they watch out for the murder of crows, they’ll be fine.

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A funny and cheeky book about kindness and the importance of our words and actions. For all children ages 5 years and up.There are good children, kind children, friendly children, and sweet children. And there’s Paloma. Paloma is always naughty, mean, and bitterboiled. Until one day, there’s a new boy in her class. He’s even more bitterboiled than she is!

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A sweet story about friendship and caring for each other. For everyone ages 4 years and up.Piggy finds a baby hedgehog in the forest. He knows he has to help. So he takes the little one home and learns all about caring for it. But in his eagerness, Piggy forgets to take care of himself. Luckily, his friends are there for him.

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A fascinating picture book for children ages 5 years and up about the harbor.Do you want to know everything about the harbor? In this book, you’ll read all about ships and their captains. You’ll learn what a harbormaster does, what “loading” and “unloading” mean, and why harbors are so important. You’ll also find a sea shanty, fun flap and foldout pages, and a mini-quiz so that you can become a real expert.

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A fascinating picture book for children ages 5 years and up about the weather in the world.Are you curious about the weather? Would you like to understand why it rains one day and not the next? Where do clouds come from? How can you tell if a thunderstorm is coming? In this book, you’ll learn about the sun, wind, water, and atmosphere. You’ll also find DIY activities, fun flap and foldout pages, and a mini-quiz so that you can become a real expert.

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Do you know how mushrooms can operate as couriers, how seeds can fly, how clever bushes can be, how gigantic a fungus can become, or how a tree makes delicious pancake syrup for you? Nature is full of hidden wonders for us to discover! There are forests all over the world. They house countless extraordinary species of animals and plants that can do remarkable things. In this book’s 60 + pages of full color photographs and facts, you’ll go on a journey through the wild woods and discover a world of magnificent secrets.Fourth Book in the Wow! series. For nature explorers ages 6 years and up.

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Calling all animal lovers! This is your chance to learn about 9 amazing animals considered ‘smart travelers.’ Are you curious to know where they’re going? Travel with the Arctic tern, the Chinook salmon, the plains zebra, the red crab, the barn swallow, the great white shark, the common crane, the reindeer, and the monarch butterfly. Each page presents beautiful illustrations full of facts and habitat descriptions that will surely amaze and inform. Super Animals, beautifully illustrated non-fiction about special animals, will take you on a mesmerizing journey where you’ll meet the world's largest, fastest, loudest, and all-around magnificent animals!

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Follow this sweet journey around the world as different animals spread love, learning about them as you go along! The dolphin sees two seals kiss each other with their noses. That’s nice! thinks the dolphin. “Shall I give you a kiss with my nose?” she asks the turtle. The turtle would like that. Are there other animals who would like kisses too? A fun book full of affection! Soft-padded, with simple text and big, bright illustrations, it’s specifically geared towards toddlers ages 12 months and up, with a focus on helping children understand the world and its surroundings.

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"Simple, purposeful, and fun—just the thing to help little ones move from diapers to undies." - Kirkus ReviewsWelcome to Kiki’s Circus! All the animal friends will show you a cute trick. But wait! First, they have to use the potty. Look at Beaver making a hoop spin after washing her paws or Squirrel going on his unicycle after a quick pee! And Kiki…what’s your trick? Oh, using the toilet is not so difficult or scary after all!The perfect toddler book with bright colors, short text, and cute characters children will love!

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Hurray! Spring & Summer are here! Time to play and learn! It’s spring! The sun is shining gently, the leaves are growing, a bird is singing, and I’m picking beautiful flowers. After spring, it’s summer! The sun is nice and warm and we’re spending a day at the beach. I play in the sand, collect small shells, and splash in the water.This joyful and uplifting book full will help toddlers ages 12 months and up learn vocabulary items and the world around them. With bright, contrasting colors and short text, this age-appropriate book will bring warmth and smiles to the little ones!

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The sun has gone to sleep…It’s bedtime! Lift each flap and follow Little Mouse and his friends as they all get ready to go to sleep in their very own way. Do they count stars? Cuddle with their favorite toy? How fun! A soothing and uplifting picture book to create bedtime routines and snooze away!

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"Love motivates acceptance and assistance in this warm, direct, and interactive story." - Kirkus ReviewsSuzy and Granny have the most exciting adventures and play together non-stop…their favorite is acting like superheroes! But lately, Granny forgets more and more things and is often confused—she even forgot Suzy’s name once. Granny says she is losing her memory…That can’t be! Where did she put it? As a determined Suzy goes on an unsuccessful quest to find Granny’s memory, she realizes that their love will never change, and Granny will always be a superhero in her eyes…A gentle story that helps children understand what happens when a grandparent has Alzheimer’s disease and cope with their confusion and fading memory. For everyone ages 4 years and up.

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A touching story about sharing, building community, and a tall beautiful tree that opens its large, welcoming branches to all. For a long time, Bird has been looking for the perfect tree. And finally, there it is! Big and beautiful, with large branches to build her nest on. And with fragrant blossoms welcoming her. But as other animals want to live there too, she soon realizes that trees are not just for birds, and life is better when we have others around us. For animal and tree lovers ages 4 years and up.

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Included in the Hot Off the Press Spotlight: Big Feelings.Included in the Children''s Book Council''s March 2024 ''Hot Off the Press'' reading list. Lena has a favorite sweater. Grandma knitted it especially for her. No one else is allowed to touch it, except when Mom washes it. But one day, when the sweater is hanging on the clothesline outside, Lena sees that it has big holes in it. Who has done this? she thinks angrily. When she finds out, she makes a surprising discovery . ..A beautiful story about the joy of sharing. For children ages 5 years and up.

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An enlightening and informative book about construction workers and what they do. For children ages 5 years and up.A construction worker builds houses. First the ground is made even, and then a layer of concrete is poured over it. Now the construction worker can get started. He builds the walls and makes sure they’re straight. When that’s done, he adds a roof, doors, and windows. But there’s still a lot more to be done inside . . .

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A cheerful book in which Skip is introduced to all kinds of opposites. For toddlers ages 30 months and up, with a focus on language development.Skip is going to play at Mara’s house. He puts on his boots and coat because it’s cold and wet outside. He and Mara build a big tower with square blocks, and he enjoys a refreshing glass of lemonade. When he’s back home, he gives his sweet mom a hug.

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A cheerful and uplifting book in which Skip is introduced to all kinds of emotions. For toddlers ages 30 months and up, with a focus on the child’s feelings.Skip has butterflies in his tummy because today is his birthday. He’s surprised by Mom, Dad, and his friends. When a balloon bursts, Skip is a little startled, but thanks to Mom’s thoughtful cake, he’s not sad for long. He feels impatient as he unwraps his presents, and he gets a bit shy when Mara gives him a kiss. Skip is so happy after such a wonderful day!

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A cheerful book full of fun questions about animals eating, playing, and sleeping under the sun. For toddlers ages 30 months and up, with a focus on the world surrounding the child.The sun is shining! All the animals are munching on grass and leaves, playing happily outside, or sleeping soundly. Can you spot the giraffe with the longest neck, the playing lions, and the yawning elephant? And where’s Crocodile?

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An inspiring Christmas story with an Earth-friendly message. For anyone ages 4 years and up.This year, it’s Little Tractor’s turn to pick out the tree for Christmas. He chooses a beautiful young fir that’s not too big and not too small. It’s the perfect tree for Little Tractor and his friends to decorate! But wait—is it possible the young fir doesn’t want to be a Christmas tree?

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An interactive picture book loaded with winter fun! For snow-loving children ages 3 years and up.Fox, Mouse, Raccoon, and Owl are playing in the snow. They want to make a snowman on top of a hill. But . . . a snowball as big as that is quite heavy. Will you help them roll the ball to the top of the hill?

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A little book about caring and friendship. For people of all ages.It’s easy to show you care. Say good morning, be helpful, listen when people speak . . . You’ll see that when you take care of others, they’ll take care of you too.

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A cheerful book about daring to be yourself anywhere, anytime—even on your first day of school! For little animals and big kids ages 3 years and up.Today is a big day. It’s Emma’s first day of school! And she’s ready for it. She’s all dressed up in a suit of feathers with strong wings. Just watch Emma fly!

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An enlightening informative book tailor-made for toddlers about the forester and everything she (or he) does. For nature lovers ages 4 and up.Today, we head out with the forester. Do any trees have to be cut down or planted? Are there any animals in the forest that weren’t there before? Is the forest clean or did someone dump trash? Is there a walk in the dark on the program? The forester keeps an eye on all of that and protects nature.

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A thoughtful book about our insecurities and finding the self-confidence to love the way we look. It’s picture day at school! All the kids come dressed and ready for it! But not Lola. Lola hides under a big red hat. She is just too self-conscious about her freckles- she has always been! But her classmate Nassim has a clever solution, and in no time, her friends rally behind Lola. Surely enough, the hat comes off and Lola feels confident to celebrate her uniquely, beautiful freckles. A thoughtful book about insecurities and self-confidence, but especially about the power of friendship. For children with and without freckles ages 5 years and up.

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"An additional purchase for libraries wishing to add to their look-and-find and holiday collections." - School Library Journal Santa . . . You know his beard, his sleigh, his reindeer, and his presents. Because you see those every December. But do you know what he’s up to the rest of the year? A funny picture book about what Santa does when it’s not Christmas. With enough look-and-search-games for an entire year of reading. For little helpers ages 5 years and up. >

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A funny story about trying to outwit your friends. For sly little foxes (and clever dogs and squirrels) ages 4 years and up.Olive the dog wants to play with her friend Squirrel. But Squirrel doesn’t have time. He has to gather acorns for the winter. And then Fox shows up. He’s hungry . . . Who will get what they want? Or will they all win?

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Wild animals with curious eyes look out at the world just as children do. Look at the illustrations and identify the animals. For toddlers ages 12 months and up, with a focus on the world surrounding the child.

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