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Lunch time is about to get stupendously silly in New York Times bestselling creator Daniel Wiseman’s graphic novel debut, a delicious new series for fans of Pizza and Taco!Marco makes the BEST sandwiches in the entire world! When he wants to chow down after school, he’s got all the ingredients he needs: Mom’s fresh baked hoagie roll, three slices of bologna, cheddar cheese, crispy lettuce, and the most important ingredient of all: special sauce! But something super strange is afoot when—out of nowhere—Marco’s sandwich begins to talk...Turns out, Marco’s miraculous meal might be his best friend ever! The two quickly bond over sweet tunes and stinky cheese, but will a squad of breakdancing squirrels bring an end to this friendship before it truly begins?

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In this sequel to Lunch Buddies: Battle in the Backyard, Marco and Sandwich return with more mealtime madness as they try to find ways to pass the time on a rainy afternoon. Perfect for fans of Pizza and Taco and Pea, Bee, and Jay, bestselling author-illustrator Daniel Wiseman is sure to leave readers hankering for more.Ever since Marco''s sandwich began talking, the two have been inseparable. Their shared love for jokes, pranks on Marco''s sister, and special sauce are a recipe for best friends.After defeating a pair of break-dancing squirrels in the backyard, Sandwich and Marco are ready for more shenanigans. But when a rainy day foils their plans, they’re at their wits'' end. That is, until lightning strikes and Marco devises the best plan ever…Death-defying jumps and high-flying acrobatics abound in this rip-roaring new graphic novel. Introducing Stunt Sandwich Superstar!

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Doug doesn’t like hugs. He thinks hugs are too squeezy, too squashy, too squooshy, too smooshy. He doesn’t like hello hugs or goodbye hugs, game-winning home run hugs or dropped ice cream cone hugs, and he definitely doesn’t like birthday hugs. He’d much rather give a high five - or a low five, a side five, a double five, or a spinny five. Yup, some people love hugs; other people don’t. So how can you tell if someone likes hugs or not? There’s only one way to find out: Ask! Because everybody gets to decide for themselves whether they want a hug or not.

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A fun picture book to encourage conversations about consent and setting boundaries.Meet Doug. Doug doesn't like hugs. He thinks they're too squeezy, too squashy, too squooshy, too smooshy. However, Doug is a master of high fives (and low fives and side fives). Some people like hugs, other people don't. The only way to find out is to ask!

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“A cute infant-scientist offering…tuned to its audience.” —KirkusBaby Scientist is an adorable board book series that brings fun, accessible science concepts to baby’s world using simple language, recognizable settings, and vibrant art. Read them all with your baby scientist! Baby Astronaut explores the stars and planets in space. She wears her space suit and helmet and rides in a space craft. Can ants live in space? Can plants grow in space?Find out with Baby Astronaut!Baby Scientist series creator and author Dr. Laura Gehl holds a Ph.D. in neuroscience from Georgetown. She has nearly twenty years of experience teaching and writing about science for elementary, middle, and high school students.Don’t miss the other books in this series, including Baby Botanist, Baby Oceanographer, and Baby Paleontologist.

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When your monkeys won’t go to bed, you’ll have to use lots of tricks to make them sleepy! This charming and hilarious board book highlights the many ways to tire out two wide-awake monkeys! Do your monkeys go wild at bedtime? When your monkeys won’t go to bed, you’ll have to be smart. After you race them upstairs and trick them into the tub, it’s time to convince them to get into bed. Let them pick out a good book—or five—and snuggle in close. But be careful…or you just might fall asleep, too!

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Baby Scientist is an adorable board book series that brings fun, accessible science concepts to baby’s world using simple language, recognizable settings, and vibrant art. Read them all with your baby scientist!Baby Botanist studies plants. In her lab coat, she looks at plants both large and small. She finds plants growing in many places.Can plants grow on water? What foods come from plants?Find out with Baby Botanist!Baby Scientist series creator and author Dr. Laura Gehl holds a Ph.D. in neuroscience from Georgetown. She has nearly twenty years of experience teaching and writing about science for elementary, middle, and high school students.Don’t miss the other books in this series, including Baby Astronaut, Baby Oceanographer, and Baby Paleontologist.“The illustrations are colorful, uncluttered, and humorously engaging. A nice addition to this baby-attuned series.” —Kirkus“Adorable entry in the Baby Scientist board book series.” —Booklist

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In this family-oriented picture book, one brave cat discovers how rad trying new things can be! Esther, Chester, Hester, and Sylvester are stoked to shred at the skate park! But unlike his daring brothers and sisters, Lester is a total fraidy-cat. Skateboarding doesn’t come easily to him—and with only nine lives to spare, why should he risk one on the half-pipe? When Lester sees how much fun his family is having, he decides to give it a shot anyway . . . only to wipe out! With the encouragement of his supportive siblings, Lester gets back up and tries again.

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Baby Scientist is an adorable board book series that brings fun, accessible science concepts to baby’s world using simple language, recognizable settings, and vibrant art. Read them all with your baby scientist!Baby Paleontologist digs for fossils. With his pickax and brush, he discovers plants and animals that lived long, long ago.What stories do fossils tell?What did dinosaurs look like?Find out with Baby Paleontologist!Baby Scientist series creator and author Dr. Laura Gehl holds a Ph.D. in neuroscience from Georgetown. She has nearly twenty years of experience teaching and writing about science for elementary, middle, and high school students.Don’t miss the other books in this series, including Baby Oceanographer, Baby Astronaut, and Baby Botanist!

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INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • It's back to school with Kristen Bell and Benjamin Hart! Learn how to paint your school purple with this follow-up to the #1 New York Times bestseller The World Needs More Purple People.Penny Purple taught us how to be a purple person. A person who finds common ground with others while celebrating what makes them unique! Now Penny and her pals will put their purple skills into action in their very favorite place -- their classroom! How do you make a purple school? It will take curiosity, sharing, hard work, and lots of laughs!

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#1 New York Times bestselling authors Kristen Bell (Frozen) and Benjamin Hart are bringing their beloved characters from The World Needs More Purple People to Step into Reading! Get ready to ride a bike around the neighborhood in this Step 2 leveled reader!Penny loves her purple bike. And she really loves riding it to visit friends! Penny’s neighborhood is filled with friends young and old. They love to garden, play music, and spend time together as a community. Come along for a ride, and practice the purple skills of curiosity, kindness, and more! Kristen Bell and Benjamin Hart are bringing their inclusive purple world to Step into Reading with a joyous message of embracing the things that bring us together as humans, while celebrating what makes you uniquely YOU! Step 2 Readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories. They are perfect for children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help.

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From A to Z, the students of the Alphabet Academy are heading on a camping trip in this playful picture book All the letters of the alphabet know exactly what to pack for their big camping trip. B is bringing binoculars. C is collecting canteens. But X can’t think of a thing to bring! In her picture book debut, author Anne Marie Houppert combines the excitement of a first field trip with the magic of collaboration and friendship. Illustrator Daniel Wiseman paints maximum personality into each character, underlining the idea that everyone is special and necessary—just like every letter of the alphabet!

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#1 New York Times bestseller! Actress, producer, and parent Kristen Bell (The Good Place, Veronica Mars, Frozen) and creative director and parent Benjamin Hart have a new challenge for you and your kids: become a purple person by embracing what makes YOU special while finding common ground with those around you. What is a purple person? Great question. I mean, really great! Because purple people always ask really great questions. They bring their family, friends, and communities together, and they speak up for what’s right. They are kind and hardworking, and they love to laugh (especially at Grandpa’s funny noises)! A purple person is an everyday superhero! How do you become one? That’s the fun part! Penny Purple will lead you through the steps. Get ready to be silly, exercise your curiosity, use your voice, and be inspired. Looking to reach beyond the political divide of red and blue, Kristen Bell and Benjamin Hart have created a hilarious and joyous read-aloud that offers a wonderful message about embracing the things that bring us together as humans. This book will inspire a whole generation to paint the world purple!

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