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내 토끼가 또 사라졌어! by Mo Willems
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsKorean edition of the last story of Knuffle Bunny series, KNUFFLE BUNNY FREE: An Unexpected Diversion by Mo Willems, the author of a three-time Caldecott Honor winner (for Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!, Knuffle Bunny, and Knuffle Bunny Too)... -
Finally and Forever by Robin Jones Gunn
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsWhat was she thinking? Katie Weldon wonders if she was crazy to spontaneously fly off to Africa on a mission trip. Suddenly she is dealing with a new culture, a world she's never experienced---and Eli, a friend who is quickly becoming much more. It's all overwhelming ... and exciting. As her life turns topsy-turvy, however, she begins to think this might be exactly what she needs...Categorized as:
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The Vanderbeekers and the Hidden Garden by Karina Yan Glaser
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsA New York Times bestseller! Return to Harlem's "wildly entertaining" family in this funny, heartwarming sequel. When catastrophe strikes their beloved upstairs neighbors, the Vanderbeeker children set out to build the best, most magical healing garden in Harlem—in spite of a locked fence, thistles and trash, and the conflicting plans of a wealthy real estate developer... -
If I Built a House by Chris Van Dusen
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThe much-anticipated follow-up to the E. B. White Award-winning picture book If I Built a CarIn If I Built a Car, imaginative Jack dreamed up a whimsical fantasy ride that could do just about anything. Now he's back and ready to build the house of his dreams, complete with a racetrack, flying room, and gigantic slide... -
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New Beginnings At Glendale Hall by Victoria Walters
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsTwo weddings and a baby…but who will get their happy ever after? Emily Prescott’s life isn’t going to plan. Her dreams of starting a family with fireman boyfriend Greg and opening up her own bakery in London feel like they will never come true. So when a weddinginvite arrives from her oldest friend, Beth Williams, Emily is thrilled... -
Si llevas un raton a la escuela by Laura Joffe Numeroff
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsThe Barnes & Noble ReviewBringing a plucky mouse to school isn't the wisest idea, no matter how much fun it might seem. Thankfully, the bestselling duo of author Laura Numeroff and illustrator Felicia Bond -- creators of If You Take a Mouse to the Movies and If You Give a Mouse a Cookie -- have teamed up to show us the hijinks a whiskered school guest could cause... -
If I Built a Car by Chris Van Dusen
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsIf I built a car, it'd be totally new!Here are a few of the things that I'd do. . . .Young Jack is giving an eye-opening tour of the car he'd like to build. There's a snack bar, a pool, and even a robot named Robert to act as chauffeur... -
If You Give a Pig a Pancake by Laura Joffe Numeroff
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 34 ratings"If you give a pig a pancake, she'll want some syrup to go with it..." If you give a pig a pancake, she'll want some syrup to go with it. You'll give her some of your favorite maple syrup, and she'll probably get all sticky, so she'll want to take a bath. She'll ask you for some bubbles. When you give her the bubbles.. -
Keep Holding On by Melissa Tagg
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsSwoon-worthy Romance. Small-town Charm. Best friends reunite in Tagg's latest novel of second chances and enduring love. Beckett Walker hasn't stepped foot in Maple Valley in years. There's no getting past the painful memories, and there's every chance he'll be arrested as soon as he shows his face. Which is exactly what happens when he finally returns... -
All this Time by Melissa Tagg
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsBear McKinley’s past refuses to let go. Ten years ago, Bear gave up everything—his freedom and his reputation—for his mess of a family. But after years of distance and too many attempts at starting over, he finally has a new life doing noble work in Brazil . . . until his past catches up to him once again... -
A Matter of Trust by Susan May Warren
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsChampion backcountry snowboarder Gage Watson has left the limelight behind after the death of one of his fans. After being sued for negligence and stripped of his sponsorships, he's remade his life as a ski patrol in Montana's rugged mountains, as well as serving on the PEAK Rescue team. But he can't seem to find his footing--or forget the woman he loved, who betrayed him... -
Chasing the Italian Dream: Escape and unwind with bestselling author Jo Thomas by Jo Thomas
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsFrom the bestselling author of Escape to the French Farmhouse comes a deliciously feel-good story about making your dreams come true, set in sun-kissed southern Italy.Pre-order your perfect slice of escapism now!-----A summer escape she'll never forget . . .Lucia has worked hard as a lawyer in Wales, aiming for a big promotion she hopes will shortly come her way... -
Following the Trail by Lynette Eason
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsTracking leads in her sister’s disappearancecould make a K-9 handler the next victim.Lacey Jefferson’s search for her missing sister quickly turns into a murder investigation—thrusting Lacey and her search-and-rescue K-9, Scarlett, into a killer’s sights. Now teaming up with her ex-boyfriend, Sheriff Creed Payne, is the only way to discover the murderer’s identity... -
Surge by Ronie Kendig, Voni Harris
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsLove and Betrayal in a Race Against TimeDelaney Thompson isn’t just a dog trainer—she’s the key to preventing a disaster. With loyal Military Working Dog, Surge, by her side, she’s ready to prove herself on her first mission…even without military training...Categorized as:
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A Love Like Ours by Becky Wade
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsBecky Wade Is the New Name to Know in Contemporary Romance Former Marine Jake Porter has far deeper scars than the one that marks his face. He struggles with symptoms of PTSD, lives a solitary life, and avoids relationships. When Lyndie James, Jake’s childhood best friend, lands back in Holley, Texas, Jake cautiously hires her to exercise his Thoroughbreds... -
Much Ado About Anne by Heather Vogel Frederick
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsThe mother-daughter book club is back! This year the mothers have a big surprise in store for Emma, Jess, Cassidy, and Megan: They've invited snooty Becca Chadwick and her mother to join the book club! But there are bigger problems when Jess finds out that her family may have to give up Half Moon Farm... -
The Celtic Stone by Nick Hawkes
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsChris Norman’s dreams of being a commercial pilot are shattered when he crashes his plane in central Australia. His life hangs in the balance—a balance that is swayed by the intervention of an Aboriginal bushman bent on his own murderous mission. The bushman leaves Chris with a mysterious and incongruous legacy, a Celtic cross made of stone... -
Diary of a Spider by Doreen Cronin, Harry Bliss
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsThis is the diary... of a spider. But don't be worried – he's more scared of you and your gigantic shoe! Actually, he's a lot like you. He goes to gym class and has Grandparents' Day at school. But he also spins sticky webs, scales walls, and takes wind–catching lessons... -
Down to the Sea with Mr. Magee by Chris Van Dusen
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsWith enough lunch for three, Mr. Magee and his dog Dee head out to the sea. But what begins as a fun day in the sun turns a bit bumpy when onel playful whale decides to say hello. Soon the crew that once was floating finds themselves flying! How will they get down? Who will come to their rescue? And when will they ever get to eat lunch? Down to the Sea with Mr... -
Curious George Rides a Bike by H.A. Rey
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsGeorge helps a little boy with his paper route and gets into all sorts of trouble... -
Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics by Chris Grabenstein
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsWelcome, boys and girls, readers of all ages, to the first-ever Library Olympiad! Kyle and his teammates are back, and the world-famous game maker, Luigi Lemoncello, is at it again! This time Mr. Lemoncello has invited teams from all across America to compete in the first ever LIBRARY OLYMPICS. Will it be fun? Like the commercials say. . -
Just Me and My Dad by Mercer Mayer
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsFather and son go camping, but who is really taking care of whom?This heart-warming tale of a father-and-son camping trip is filled with Little Critter's mistakes and good intentions. In spite of the difficulties, however, the happy father and son manage to put up their tent, catch fish for dinner, and sleep beneath the stars... -
The Relatives Came by Cynthia Rylant, Stephen Gammell
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsThe relatives' station wagon: it smelled like a real car, looked like a rainbow, and was roomy enough for a crowd. Lucky! Because a big crowd in all shapes and sizes piled into that old wagon at four o'clock one summer morning and piled out of it the next day at their relatives' place on the north side of the mountains. All in good moods... -
Diary of a Worm by Doreen Cronin
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsThis is the diary . . . of a worm. Surprisingly, a worm not that different from you or me: He lives with his parents, plays with his friends, and even goes to school. But unlike you or me, he never has to take a bath, he gets to eat his homework, and because he doesn't have legs, he just can't do the hokey pokey -- no matter how hard he tries. Oh, and his head looks a lot like his rear end... -
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Surprises According to Humphrey by Betty G. Birney
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsBeing a classroom hamster means having to be ready for anything?but suddenly there are a lot of big surprises in Humphrey's world. Some are exciting, like seeing the playground during a fire drill and getting to roll around in a hamster ball... -
So Over My Head by Jenny B. Jones
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsNewly single, stalked by a killer, and in desperate need of some chic clown shoes--Bella is one skinny mocha frapp away from total meltdown. When the Fritz Family Carnival makes its annual appearance in Truman, Bella's keen reporter instincts tell her the bright lights hide more than they reveal. Her suspicions are confirmed when one of the stars is murdered... -
The Cliffside Inn by Jessie Newton
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsSpend another month in Five Island Cove and experience an amazing adventure between five best friends, the challenges they face, the secrets threatening to come between them, and their undying support of each other.Eloise Hall has reached a turning point: she either wants to marry Aaron or break up... -
Make the Rules by Annie Barrows
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsBean's older sister, Nancy, is going to Girl Power 4-Ever Camp, where she will do Crafts and Music and First Aid and other secret things that Bean will never know about because girls have to be eleven to go to Girl Power 4-Ever Camp. Bean doesn't care. She doesn't want to go to camp. She wouldn't go even if they begged her. So ha. So ha ha...Categorized as:
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A Camping Spree with Mr. Magee: by Chris Van Dusen
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsMr. Magee and his trusty dog, Dee, are enjoying a peaceful camping trip when all of a sudden they find themselves plunging down a mountain and teetering on the edge of a huge waterfall! How will they find their way out of this slippery situation? Chris Van Dusen, the creator of Down to the Sea with Mr. Magee, has filled this new adventure with charming illustrations and a playful, rhyming text...Categorized as:
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Out of My Heart by Sharon M. Draper
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsMelody faces her fears to follow her passion in this stunning sequel to the acclaimed, New York Times bestselling middle grade novel Out of My Mind.Melody, the huge-hearted heroine of Out of My Mind, is now a year older and a year braver. But not as brave as she wants to be, as she’s terrified of horses. Even though she loves horses—loves loves loves them—from afar... -
Fly Away Home by Eve Bunting
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsA picture book which takes the matter of grave concern, "homelessness" and helps explain it to children. Eve Bunting explores the dynamics of family relatinships and addresses contemporary social issues... -
No Mistaken Identity for a Cowboy by Alexa Verde
Rated: 4.70 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsSmall-town romance with faith, humor, and more than a dash of danger!A quirky woman with secrets, a military hero helping her search for her birth parents, and a case of mistaken identity… Escape to Cowboy Crossing, where people care about each other, romances are sweet, and six cowboy brothers with Irish blood fall in love when they least expect it... -
The Adventures of Geraldine Woolkins by Karin Kaufman
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsYoung Geraldine longs to have adventures as thrilling as those in the Book of Tales, the book her papa reads to her and her brother Button at night. More than that, she wants to be brave--a seemingly impossible task in a world where ravens throw black shadows over the earth and wolves prowl barren lands in search of their prey. But Geraldine is a mouse. The weakest of ground things...Categorized as:
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Hangin' by a Moment by Andrea Christenson, Susan May Warren
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHe just wants to erase his past.The day Jack—formerly Winston Stewart—walked out of jail, he vowed to keep his conviction a secret. After all, it wasn’t like he’d committed a murder. Just a terrible mistake, and he did his time. Now he wants a new life in a sleepy town where no one knows his name. Deep Haven is the perfect place to start over as a chef... -
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Dreams of Magpie Cove by Kennedy Kerr
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe cove itself was small, but beautiful, filled with fine golden sand. Ellie had always heard that Cornwall was romantic, and now she could see why. There was something wild and magical about the turquoise blue sea and the grey-black cliffs that hinted at the shadows of caves under the tide line... -
Do Tease the Charming Billionaire by Cami Checketts
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA sassy but scarred woman. A tough but damaged man. Will a beautiful, secluded island bring them love or will the demons from his past rip them apart?A woman scarred and shutting herself off from the world; a billionaire who won't give up on her... -
Expired Cache by Lisa Phillips
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsShe'll never agree to stay.He'll never stop trying to protect her.History Professor Ellie Ridgeman is back in her hometown for the reading of her grandfather's will. She only has to face her fears this one last time, and then she's off on sabbatical. But the former police chief's last words come with a cryptic instruction Ellie can't ignore. Even when it puts her life in danger... -
Moonstruck Marine by Kirsten Osbourne
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMelinda Chase is the new head chef at one of the restaurants in the hotel in Quinn Valley. She is finally where she wants to be in life, planning to change the menu and overhaul the restaurant, to make it the finest place to eat in the whole valley... -
One Tiny Lie by Jennifer Youngblood
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe one tiny lie that brought him into her life might be the very thing that rips them apart.Switching places with her identical twin sister seemed like a dream come true—a picturesque vineyard, glitzy friends, frequent lunches at the country club, parents who are interested and engaged in her life... -
Loving the Contractor by Cami Checketts
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAn undeniable connection. A kiss before the first hello. The spark between them is incredible, but … it’s complicated.When Chloe’s new boss protects her from a crime lord, will she fake an engagement with Zane to stay safe? If they can’t appease his employees and her conscience, she’ll be in danger of losing her life and any chance at love... -
The Impossible Groom by Jennifer Youngblood
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA football star ready to make a lifelong commitment. A struggling single mom trying to get her business off the ground. Shadows from the past that could destroy everything. Ryleigh Eisenhart knows what it’s like to have her dreams of a perfect life ripped away, only to have to start over... -
The Second Chance Billionaire Boss (Coconut Bachelor Beach Romances) by Taylor Hart
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsNash Kingston—ex-Navy SEAL, brilliant businessman, and billionaire—didn’t believe in destiny or fortune. He’d tried fate once, going for what he’d thought was his destiny, only to fall on his face in front of the woman he loved. More accurately, he’d been body-slammed by her. No, Nash Kingston believed in himself, and the grace of God. In that order... -
Her Fake Billionaire Boyfriend: a clean, fake relationship romance by Laura Ann
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsShe wanted adventure... She got a fake boyfriend. Hazel has never been the type to seek out any kind of adventure, unless it could be found between the pages of a book. However, when she has a severe case of writer's block, she decides to step out of her comfort zone and go on a group camping trip to get the creative juices flowing...Categorized as:
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What if I Loved You by Mandi Blake
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSara Williams wasn’t always Sara Williams. Twelve years ago, she was Liz Jennings—small-town nobody and best friend of Ian Hart. The only future she could imagine included him, but after one tragic night, she’s forced to flee her home and leave behind the best friend she secretly loves.Ian Hart was sure of two things. He was in love with his best friend, and he’d do anything to protect her... -
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A Treasure for the Trooper by Liz Isaacson
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe "wild child" of the Fuller family, a state trooper with a daughter, and his year-long crush that could build a family if he could just get out of the friends category... Dawn Fuller has made some mistakes in her life, and she's not proud of the way McDermott Boyd found her off the road one day last year... -
Amish Sweethearts by Leslie Gould
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsCan These Two Friends from Opposite Worlds Find Love? They've been best friends for years, but as high school ends, Zane Beck can't help but look at his Amish neighbor, Lila Lehman, with different eyes. Her controlling father sees only one future for Lila, though, and arranges for her to be courted by an upstanding young Amish man... -
Stealing His Heart by Delaney Cameron
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsJust days after her return to St. Marys, Darcy Withers runs into her childhood crush. Given that she was twelve and he was nineteen at the time, it’s not surprising that he doesn’t remember her. And she’s just as happy to keep it that way. Her dreams of him coming back to find her grown up and so beautiful that he can’t help but fall instantly in love with her should have been long forgotten... -
Accidentally Matched by Cathryn Brown
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHe’s an Alaska pilot. She needs a ride. There’s just one catch ... Rachel has a mission: get to her brother in small town Alaska and bring him home. She has a job to return to as soon as possible. Even a handsome pilot can’t distract her, and romance isn’t on her schedule.Noah flies for work and play. Ready for a vacation, he accidentally ends up in an adventure with Rachel... -
The Ghost Groom (Texas Titan Romances) by Jennifer Youngblood, RaeAnne Thayne
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA tough football player, a devoted sister, and the most difficult choice of all … After a long, painful search that involved legions of duds, Ariana Sanchez, fitness guru and gym owner, finally meets the perfect guy when she least expects it. Not only can Rennen tear up the dance floor, but he has these adorable blonde curls and compelling green eyes, specked with gold... -
Right Here Waiting by Michelle Sass Aleckson, Susan May Warren
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHe lives in a world of winter.Sled dog musher and outdoor adventurer Nick Dahlquist doesn’t mean to be a loner—he just feels at home in the woods, with his dogs, and also online in his vlogging world, where he’s amassed nearly a million viewers. But he’s just a simple guy, with simple goals—care for his dogs, teach people how to survive the cold, and run the Iditarod...
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