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Princess Nina
"A funny, modern fairy tale about two spirited princesses who are madly in live. For children ages 5 and up. Princess Nina is an extraordinary princess. She is smart, curious, sweet, and spunky. When the king and queen decide it’s time to find a prince for Nina, they invite suitors from all over the world to visit. But none of them, not even Prince Charming, can capture Princess Nina’s heart. The king and queen are at the end of their wits. But then Princess Melowo comes to visit, and suddenly Princess Nina is very shy…. A funny, modern fairy tale about two spirited princesses who are madly in love. For children ages 5 and up." -- publisher
Only the Cat Saw
"What does a curious farm cat see when the sun goes down, the stars come out, and everyone else is fast asleep? Find out in this brand new, fully refreshed and repainted edition of Ashley Wolff’s classic Only the Cat Saw. When night falls, a family eases into supper, bath, and bedtime. But while their day is ending, their farm cat’s adventures have just begun! Only the cat sees the sun set over a flock of sheep, an owl stalking a mouse, a shooting star...and much, much more. This peaceful, visually stunning story explores what happens at night when no one—well, almost no one—is watching." -- publisher
Sloth to the Rescue
"Sloth and friends teach kids how to combat first-day-of-school shyness in this humorous and heartfelt picture book. At the Rainforest Rescue Center, Sloth loves when Patti comes to visit. But when Patti forgets her class report, it's up to Sloth, with the help of his other (faster) rain-forest friends, to return Patti's notebook to her-at school! Will they be able to find her among all the other kids in a new environment? The first day of school can be scary-especially if you forget your summer assignment—but in Sloth to the Rescue, Sloth, Peccary, Boa, Capuchin, and Ocelot overcome their fears and realize that what makes them unique is what helps them fit right in!" -- publisher
How to Spot a Best Friend
"Do you know how to find a best friend? Find out in this wonderful celebration of kindness and friendship! “Today, I will find a best friend!” announces a little girl to her mother as they walk to school. Her mother reminds her that it’s only the first day of school, and finding a best friend might take some time. But the girl isn’t worried, because she knows exactly how to spot a best friend. “A friend lends you a crayon. A best friend lends you a brand-new, extra-sharp green crayon,” she explains. And so begins a whimsical exploration of what it means to be a best friend. Full of imagination and charm, this is the perfect picture book for little ones hoping to find—and be—a best friend at school." -- publisher
Sun Dog
"From Suzanne Del Rizzo, award-winning illustrator of My Beautiful Birds, and author Deborah Kerbel comes a unique story about a brave sled dog puppy's adventures under the Arctic Circle's midnight sun. Juno and her boy live in a red house at the top of the world. One day Juno will be big and strong enough to help pull a sled across the tundra, but for now she is just a small puppy with a big-dog heart. Small puppies have to go to bed when their boys do, but Juno can’t sleep with the midnight sun shining out across the town. She slips outside to play. Returning to see a hungry polar bear sniffing around the open door, Juno has no time to be afraid. It’s time to summon the big dog inside her and save her beloved boy. With Deborah Kerbel’s warm, expressive text, Sun Dog is a love letter to life in the Arctic Circle from the perspective of a sled dog pup. Suzanne Del Rizzo’s dimensional art in polymer clay and acrylic wash offers both an intimate romp with a young puppy and a sweeping celebration of the vast and beautiful tundra." -- publisher
A Vote is a Powerful Thing
"Discover why a vote—even just a single vote—is so important. Callie knows there’s a presidential election coming up. Her class is having an election, too, about an issue that affects them all—the class field trip! She’s about to witness first-hand what a difference a vote can make—even a single vote—and along the way will find out about the election process and why people have fought for the right to vote throughout history. A great kids’-eye look at the power of the vote." -- publisher
Saving Eli’s Library
Eli loves his local library, so when it is threatened by a flood he and his father help save the books and, after the storm, join their whole community to make things better. Inspired by a true story
What’s Silly Hair Day with No Hair?
Bald for most of her life, Bea, helped by her best friend, Shaleah, struggles to find a way to participate in Silly Hair Day during Silly Spirit Week at school. Includes information about forms of alopecia and other causes of hair loss in children, and about temporary tattoos
Two bicycles in Beijing
Lunzi and Huangche were made in the same bicycle factory and remained close in a shop, but when Huangche is purchased before Lunzi, she races through Beijing seeking her friend. Includes glossary of Mandarin Chinese terms and descriptions of the places visited
Thunder Trucks
"Was that a flash of lightning? A rumble of thunder? Better get ready--there's a new crew in town! As Bulldozer piles up clouds and Tanker Truck hauls the rain, the whole Thunder Truck gang works together to build a tremendous storm. Brimming with energy and fun, this cheerful bedtime story is perfect for snuggling, no matter the weather." -- publisher