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A Tale of A Peddler, Some Monkeys and Their Monkey Business

by Slobodkina, Esphyr

Book - 1968

A peddler walks from town to town, selling the caps he proudly balances in a stack on his head. A peddler walks from town to town, selling the caps he proudly balances in a stack on his head. Show less

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All the World

by Scanlon, Elizabeth Garton

Unknown - 2009

Follow a circle of family and friends through the course of a day from morning till night as they discover the importance of all things great and small in...Show more Follow a circle of family and friends through the course of a day from morning till night as they discover the importance of all things great and small in our world, from the tiniest shell on the beach, to warm family connections, to the widest sunset sky. Show less

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Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!

by Willems, Mo

Book - 2003

When a bus driver takes a break from his route, a very unlikely volunteer springs up to take his place-a pigeon! But you've never met one like this before...Show more When a bus driver takes a break from his route, a very unlikely volunteer springs up to take his place-a pigeon! But you've never met one like this before. As he pleads, wheedles, and begs his way through the book, children will love being able to answer back and decide his fate. Show less

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Big Red Barn

by Brown, Margaret Wise

Book - 1989

Rhymed text and illustrations introduce the many different animals that live in the big red barn. Rhymed text and illustrations introduce the many different animals that live in the big red barn. Show less

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Five Little Chicks

by Tafuri, Nancy

Unknown - 2006

Five chicks and their mother peck in the corn patch in search of breakfast. Five chicks and their mother peck in the corn patch in search of breakfast. Show less

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The Stars Will Still Shine

by Rylant, Cynthia

Book - 2005

In pictures and rhyming text, this verse reassures the reader that life's familiar things, such as stars that shine and sleeping kittens, will continue as...Show more In pictures and rhyming text, this verse reassures the reader that life's familiar things, such as stars that shine and sleeping kittens, will continue as they always have. Shining stars, flowers that bloom, love . . . the constants of a beautiful world are celebrated in this comforting book. Show less

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Giraffes Can't Dance

by Andreae, Giles

Book plus CD - 2019

Gerald the giraffe is too clumsy to dance with all the other animals at the Jungle Dance, until he finds the right music. Gerald the giraffe is too clumsy to dance with all the other animals at the Jungle Dance, until he finds the right music. Show less

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Horton Hatches the Egg

by Seuss

Unknown - 1940

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Jamberry

by Degen, Bruce

Board Book - 1995

A small boy and a big friendly bear embark on a berry-picking extravaganza, looking for blueberries, blackberries, and strawberries. Their fun adventure comes to a razzamatazz finale under a starberry sky. A small boy and a big friendly bear embark on a berry-picking extravaganza, looking for blueberries, blackberries, and strawberries. Their fun adventure comes to a razzamatazz finale under a starberry sky. Show less

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Hair Love

by Cherry, Matthew A

Book - 2019

uri's hair has a mind of its own. It kinks, coils, and curls every which way. Zuri knows it's beautiful. When Daddy steps in to style it for an extra spec...Show more uri's hair has a mind of its own. It kinks, coils, and curls every which way. Zuri knows it's beautiful. When Daddy steps in to style it for an extra special occasion, he has a lot to learn. But he LOVES his Zuri, and he'll do anything to make her -- and her hair -- happy. Show less

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Rhyming Dust Bunnies

by Thomas, Jan

Unknown - 2008

Bug! Rug! Mug! Hug! These dust bunnies love to rhyme. Well, except for Bob. Much to the other bunnies’ frustration, Bob can never get the rhythm right. Th...Show more Bug! Rug! Mug! Hug! These dust bunnies love to rhyme. Well, except for Bob. Much to the other bunnies’ frustration, Bob can never get the rhythm right. Then he saves everyone from a big, scary monster wielding—gasp!—a broom, and they all breathe a sigh of relief. But can Bob save them from the big, scary monster’s next attack? Vrrrrrroooommm . . . Show less

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Mouse Mess

by Riley, Linnea Asplind

Book - 1997

There's a mouse in the house, and when he wakes up, he's going to be hungry for a snack. From cookies and crackers to olives, cheese, and sticky jam, MOUSE joyfully munches his way through the kitchen and makes a big MESS! There's a mouse in the house, and when he wakes up, he's going to be hungry for a snack. From cookies and crackers to olives, cheese, and sticky jam, MOUSE joyfully munches his way through the kitchen and makes a big MESS! Show less

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Sheep in A Jeep

by Shaw, Nancy

Book - 1986

Out for a drive in the country, sheep run into some mishaps with their sturdy red jeep. Out for a drive in the country, sheep run into some mishaps with their sturdy red jeep. Show less

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Jump, Frog, Jump!

by Kalan, Robert

Book - 1981

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The Monster at the End of This Book

by Stone, Jon

Unknown - 2004

Furry old Grover begs the reader not to turn the page . . . for a monster is at the end of the book! But, of course, the monster is none other than Grover himself. Furry old Grover begs the reader not to turn the page . . . for a monster is at the end of the book! But, of course, the monster is none other than Grover himself. Show less

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The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs

by Scieszka, Jon

Unknown - 1989

Learn the "true" story of the three little pigs from the wolf's perspective. Learn the "true" story of the three little pigs from the wolf's perspective. Show less

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The Hello, Goodbye Window

by Juster, Norton

Unknown - 2005

The kitchen window at Nanna and Poppy's house is, for one little girl, a magic gateway. Everything important happens near it, through it, or beyond it. Th...Show more The kitchen window at Nanna and Poppy's house is, for one little girl, a magic gateway. Everything important happens near it, through it, or beyond it. The world for this little girl will soon grow larger and more complex, but never more enchanting or deeply felt. Show less

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Harold and the Purple Crayon

by Johnson, Crockett

eBook - 2015

One evening Harold decides to go for a walk in the moonlight. Armed only with an oversize purple crayon, young Harold draws himself a landscape full of wo...Show more One evening Harold decides to go for a walk in the moonlight. Armed only with an oversize purple crayon, young Harold draws himself a landscape full of wonder and excitement. Full of funny twists and surprises, this charming story shows just how far your imagination can take you Show less

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If You Give A Mouse A Cookie

by Numeroff, Laura Joffe

Book - 1985

Relating the cycle of requests a mouse is likely to make after you give him a cookie takes the reader through a young child's day. Relating the cycle of requests a mouse is likely to make after you give him a cookie takes the reader through a young child's day. Show less

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Owl Babies

by Waddell, Martin

eBook - 2012

When three baby owls awake one night to find their mother gone, they can't help but wonder where she is. Stunning illustrations capture the owls as they ...Show more When three baby owls awake one night to find their mother gone, they can't help but wonder where she is. Stunning illustrations capture the owls as they worry about their mother: What is she doing? When will she be back? Not surprisingly, a joyous flapping and dancing and bouncing greets her return, lending a celebratory tone to the ending of this comforting tale. Show less

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A Morning With Grandpa

by Liu, Sylvia

Book - 2016

Curious and energetic Mei Mei attempts some t'ai chi forms as her grandfather demonstrates them, then tries to teach him basic yoga poses. Includes introductions to t'ai chi and yoga, as well as instructions for the exercises described in the text. Curious and energetic Mei Mei attempts some t'ai chi forms as her grandfather demonstrates them, then tries to teach him basic yoga poses. Includes introductions to t'ai chi and yoga, as well as instructions for the exercises described in the text. Show less

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Edwina, the Dinosaur Who Didn't Know She Was Extinct

by Willems, Mo

Downloadable Audiobook - 2012

Everyone in town loves Edwina the dinosaur except one little boy who is determined to prove to everyone, including Edwina, that dinosaurs are extinct. Everyone in town loves Edwina the dinosaur except one little boy who is determined to prove to everyone, including Edwina, that dinosaurs are extinct. Show less

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The Giant Jumperee

by Donaldson, Julia

Book - 2017

Rabbit arrives home one day to hear a loud voice coming from inside his burrow: "I'm the Giant Jumperee and I'm scary as can be!" shouts the str...Show more Rabbit arrives home one day to hear a loud voice coming from inside his burrow: "I'm the Giant Jumperee and I'm scary as can be!" shouts the stranger. Rabbit's friends Cat, Bear, and Elephant come to help, but they're no match for the mysterious, booming voice. But who is the Giant Jumperee? Show less

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Chicka Chicka Boom Boom

by Martin, Bill

Book - 1989

In this lively alphabet rhyme, all the letters of the alphabet race each other up the cocunut tree. Will there be enough room? Oh, no - Chicka Chicka Boom! Boom! In this lively alphabet rhyme, all the letters of the alphabet race each other up the cocunut tree. Will there be enough room? Oh, no - Chicka Chicka Boom! Boom! Show less

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