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Miss Rumphius by Barbara Cooney
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsGreat-aunt Runfio was once a little girl who loved the sea, longed to visit faraway places, and wished to do something to make the world more beautiful... -
![The Empty Pot by Demi]()
The Empty Pot by Demi
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsAn IRA-CBC Children's Choice.An American Bookseller "Pick of the Lists."When Ping admits that he is the only child in China unable to grow a flower from the seeds distributed by the Emperor, he is rewarded for his honesty...Categorized as:
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![Iggy Peck, Architect by David Roberts, Andrea Beaty]()
Iggy Peck, Architect by David Roberts, Andrea Beaty
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsA hilarious, irreverent book about doing your own thing Meet Iggy Peck—creative, independent, and not afraid to express himself! In the spirit of David Shannon’s No, David and Rosemary Wells’s Noisy Nora, Iggy Peck will delight readers looking for irreverent, inspired fun. Iggy has one passion: building...Categorized as:
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![Mel Fell by Corey R. Tabor]()
Mel Fell by Corey R. Tabor
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsA tale about self-confidence and taking a leap of faith, starring a kingfisher... -
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![We're Going on a Bear Hunt by Michael Rosen]()
We're Going on a Bear Hunt by Michael Rosen
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 31 ratingsCome along on a bear hunt in this award-winning classic from Michael Rosen and Helen Oxenbury. We’re going on a bear hunt. We’re going to catch a big one.. Will you come too? For more than twenty-five years readers have been swishy swashing and splash sploshing through this award-winning favorite... -
![What If... by Samantha Berger]()
What If... by Samantha Berger
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsCreativity, the power of imagination, and the importance of self-expression are celebrated in this inspiring picture book written and illustrated by real-life best friends. This girl is determined to express herself! If she can't draw her dreams, she'll sculpt or build, carve or collage. If she can't do that, she'll turn her world into a canvas...Categorized as:
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![All the Places to Love by Patricia MacLachlan]()
All the Places to Love by Patricia MacLachlan
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsA picture book celebration of love by the Newbery Medal–winning author, Patricia MacLachlan, with luminous paintings by Mike Wimmer. Within the sanctuary of a loving family, baby Eli is born and, as he grows, learns to cherish the people and places around him, eventually passing on what he has discovered to his new baby sister, Sylvie: “All the places to love are here . .Categorized as:
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![Hike by Pete Oswald]()
Hike by Pete Oswald
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsTake to the trails for a celebration of nature—and a day spent with dad.In the cool and quiet early light of morning, a father and child wake up. Today they're going on a hike. Follow the duo into the mountains as they witness the magic of the wilderness, overcome challenges, and play a small role in the survival of the forest...Categorized as:
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![If I Built a Car by Chris Van Dusen]()
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... -
![The Shadow Children, the Complete Series: Among the Hidden; Among the Impostors; Among the Betrayed; Among the Barons; Among the Brave; Among the Enemy; Among the Free by Margaret Peterson Haddix]()
The Shadow Children, the Complete Series: Among the Hidden; Among the Impostors; Among the Betrayed; Among the Barons; Among the Brave; Among the Enemy; Among the Free by Margaret Peterson Haddix
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsTo be a third child is to be in constant danger. Available for the first time, a boxed set of all seven books in the perennially popular Shadow Children series. Imagine a world where families are allowed only two children. Illegal third children—shadow children—must live in hiding. If they are discovered, there is only one punishment: Death... -
![The Magic School Bus Spins A Web: A Book About Spiders by Tracey West, Joanna Cole]()
The Magic School Bus Spins A Web: A Book About Spiders by Tracey West, Joanna Cole
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsTransported inside a sci-fi movie about giant bugs, Ms... -
![Hello Lighthouse by Sophie Blackall]()
Hello Lighthouse by Sophie Blackall
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsA lavish new picture book from Caldecott-winner Sophie Blackall that will transport readers to the seaside in timeless, nautical splendor!Watch the days and seasons pass as the wind blows, the fog rolls in, and icebergs drift by. Outside, there is water all around... -
![Toby and the Secrets of the Tree by Timothée de Fombelle]()
Toby and the Secrets of the Tree by Timothée de Fombelle
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsA breathless, high-stakes quest to save the miniature world of the Tree — and reunite loved ones lost — unfolds with wit, suspense, and startling revelations.Toby’s world is under greater threat than ever before. A giant crater has been dug right into the center of the Tree, moss and lichen have invaded the branches, and one tyrant controls it all... -
![Blueberries for Sal by Robert McCloskey, Frank Scardino]()
Blueberries for Sal by Robert McCloskey, Frank Scardino
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 36 ratingsWith their mothers, a little girl and a bear cub pick blueberries in the country. Wandering astray, however, each one mistakes the other's mother for her own...Categorized as:
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![Penguin and Pinecone by Salina Yoon]()
Penguin and Pinecone by Salina Yoon
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsWhen curious Penguin finds a lost pinecone in the snow, their friendship grows into something... -
![It's Not Easy Being a Bunny by Roger Bollen, Marilyn Sadler]()
It's Not Easy Being a Bunny by Roger Bollen, Marilyn Sadler
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsP.J. Funnybunny is tired of cooked carrots and his big ears. It would be way more fun to be a bear, a bird, or a pig...right? Read along as P.J. leaves home and tries to determine who he is—and where he belongs. But this bunny might just learn that all he wants to be is...himself!Originally created by Dr. Seuss himself, Beginner Books are fun, funny, and easy to read... -
![Lizzy and the Cloud by Terry Fan]()
Lizzy and the Cloud by Terry Fan
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsFrom the critically acclaimed, award-winning creators of Ocean Meets Sky and The Night Gardener comes a whimsical and sweet tale of a young girl who cares for her pet cloud as it grows.It’s a little out of fashion to buy a pet cloud, but Lizzy doesn’t mind. She’s not looking for a big one or a fancy one, just one that’s right for her. And she finds it in Milo... -
![The Raft by Jim LaMarche]()
The Raft by Jim LaMarche
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsInspired by various experiences from his childhood, Jim LaMarche, beloved illustrator of A Story for Bear and The Elves and the Shoemaker, brings this touching story about one boy's unexpected summer as a river rat to life with his bold, picturesque paintings.Nicky isn't one bit happy about spending the summer with his grandma in the Wisconsin woods; he'd much rather be back in the city... -
![Red and Lulu by Matt Tavares]()
Red and Lulu by Matt Tavares
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsSeparation and miles cannot keep a determined cardinal from his loved one in an ode to serendipity and belief that is destined to be a new Christmas classic. Red and Lulu make their nest in a particularly beautiful evergreen tree... -
![They Shoot Canoes, Don't They? by Patrick F. McManus]()
They Shoot Canoes, Don't They? by Patrick F. McManus
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsMcManus celebrates the hidden pleasures, unappreciated lore, and opportunities for disaster to be found in such outdoor recreations as camping, hunting, and fishing... -
![A Camping Spree with Mr. Magee: by Chris Van Dusen]()
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... -
![Weslandia by Paul Fleischman]()
Weslandia by Paul Fleischman
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsWESLANDIA honors the misfits—and the creators—among us.Enter the witty, intriguing world of Weslandia! Now that school is over, Wesley needs a summer project. He’s learned that each civilization needs a staple food crop, so he decides to sow a garden and start his own - civilization, that is. He turns over a plot of earth, and plants begin to grow... -
![Sky Color by Peter H. Reynolds]()
Sky Color by Peter H. Reynolds
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsThe sky’s no limit as the author-illustrator of The Dot and Ish winds up his Creatrilogy with a whimsical tale about seeing the world a new way.Marisol loves to paint... -
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Baseball Great by Tim Green
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsFrom New York Times bestselling author and former NFL player Tim Green comes a baseball book pulsing with action. Baseball Great offers a baseball story attuned to today’s headlines, a totally involving, character-driven, sports-centered thriller. Perfect for fans of Mike Lupica. As a young reviewer on Brightly... -
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![Football Hero Unabridged Da by Tim Green]()
Football Hero Unabridged Da by Tim Green
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsTy Lewis is elated when the school coach recruits him for the football team. Unfortunately, Ty's Uncle Gus his guardian since the death of Ty's parents insists the boy has no time for sports. He has to earn his keep by scrubbing toilets for Gus's cleaning service... -
![The Best Nest by P.D. Eastman]()
The Best Nest by P.D. Eastman
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsIllustrated in full color, Mr. and Mrs. Bird's search for a "better" nest leads them to some peculiar spots.In this NOOK kids Read to Me book, children can choose to hear the story read aloud, tap to enlarge text and pinch & stretch to zoom in on pictures... -
![Fiona's Lace by Patricia Polacco]()
Fiona's Lace by Patricia Polacco
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAn Irish family stays together with the help of Fiona’s talent for making one-of-a-kind lace in this heartwarming immigration story from the New York Times bestselling creator of The Keeping Quilt.Many years ago, times were hard in all of Ireland, so when passage to America becomes available, Fiona and her family travel to Chicago...Categorized as:
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![Magic Trap by Jacqueline Davies]()
Magic Trap by Jacqueline Davies
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsJessie and Evan Treski have waged a lemonade war, sought justice in a class trial, unmasked a bell thief, and stood at opposite ends over the right to keep secrets. Now they are creating a magic show--a professional magic show, in their own backyard! They practice, they study, and they practice some more... -
![Snail Crossing by Corey R. Tabor]()
Snail Crossing by Corey R. Tabor
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsA determined snail.A plump cabbage.A truly epic journey . . .In a book as cheerful and charming as Snail himself, Corey Tabor tells a winning tale of a slow but steady snail, whose determination and kindness bring him the best reward of all: friendship... -
![The Bee Tree by Patricia Polacco]()
The Bee Tree by Patricia Polacco
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsWhen Mary Ellen gets bored with her reading, Grandpa knows a hunt for a bee tree is just what she needs. Half the town joins the exciting chase, but it's not until everyone returns home that Mary Ellen makes a discovery of her own: Sometimes, even the sweetest of things must be worked for... -
![A Stone Sat Still by Brendan Wenzel]()
A Stone Sat Still by Brendan Wenzel
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsIn this moving companion to the Caldecott Honor–winning They All Saw a Cat, Brendan Wenzel tells the story of a seemingly ordinary stone. But it isn't just a stone—to the animals that use it, it's a resting place, a kitchen, a safe haven...even an entire world... -
![How to Babysit a Grandpa by Jean Reagan]()
How to Babysit a Grandpa by Jean Reagan
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsA New York Times bestselling picture book -- from the creators of the hilarious HOW TO... series -- about a child spending time with his grandpa...Categorized as:
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![Outside In: A Caldecott Honor Award Winner by Deborah Underwood]()
Outside In: A Caldecott Honor Award Winner by Deborah Underwood
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsOutside is waiting, the most patient playmate of all. The most generous friend. The most miraculous inventor. Our connection with nature is not so easily obscured by lives spent indoors... -
![Wonder Walkers by Micha Archer]()
Wonder Walkers by Micha Archer
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsMicha Archer's detailed collages give readers an outlook on the splendors of nature.When two curious kids embark on a wonder walk, they let their imaginations soar as they look at the world in a whole new light... -
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![Brave Irene by William Steig]()
Brave Irene by William Steig
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 16 ratings"Brave Irene" is Irene Bobbin, the dressmaker's daughter. Her mother, Mrs. Bobbin, isn't feeling so well and can't possibly deliver the beautiful ball gown she's made for the duchess to wear that very evening. So plucky Irene volunteers to get the gown to the palace on time, in spite of the fierce snowstorm that's brewing-- quite an errand for a little girl... -
![Today I Feel Silly Other Moods That Make My Day by Jamie Lee Curtis]()
Today I Feel Silly Other Moods That Make My Day by Jamie Lee Curtis
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsFrom the #1 New York Times bestselling team of Jamie Lee Curtis and Laura Cornell, authors of I’m Gonna Like Me and Where Do Balloons Go?, Today I Feel Silly helps children understand and appreciate their shifting moods... -
![The Batboy by Mike Lupica]()
The Batboy by Mike Lupica
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsFrom the #1 New York Times bestseller Mike Lupica comes the story of baseball's unsung hero: The Batboy It is every baseball kid’s dream summer job: batboy for your hometown Major League team. Yet for fourteen year- old Brian, the job means more than just the chance to hang around his idols. Baseball was the job his father loved so much, in the end he couldn’t leave it... -
![Wolf in the Snow by Matthew Cordell]()
Wolf in the Snow by Matthew Cordell
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsWinner of the 2018 Caldecott MedalA girl is lost in a snowstorm. A wolf cub is lost, too. How will they find their way home?Paintings rich with feeling tell this satisfying story of friendship and trust. Wolf in the Snow is a book set on a wintry night that will spark imaginations and warm hearts, from Matthew Cordell, author of Trouble Gum and Another Brother... -
![The Yellow Bus by Loren Long]()
The Yellow Bus by Loren Long
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsPerfect for fans of Love and Hello, Lighthouse , The Yellow Bus from #1 New York Times bestselling Loren Long is a tender and soulful story about a forgotten school bus that finds happiness and purpose in the most unexpected places--and in the journey along the way.There is a bright yellow bus who spends her days driving. She loves carrying children from one important place to another...Categorized as:
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![Journey on a Runaway Train by Gertrude Chandler Warner, Anthony VanArsdale]()
Journey on a Runaway Train by Gertrude Chandler Warner, Anthony VanArsdale
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIn this all-new very special mini-series, the Aldens have been recruited by a secret society to return lost artifacts and treasures to their rightful locations―all around the world! After finding a painted turtle figurine, the Aldens are introduced to the Silverton family and Reddimus Society, a secret guild whose mission is to return lost artifacts and treasures to the sites they were taken from... -
![Hello, Ninja by N.D. Wilson]()
Hello, Ninja by N.D. Wilson
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsNow a Netflix animated TV series!Are you longing for adventure? Mischief? What about sandwiches ?Tag along with one sneaky ninja who is happy to share his busy day (but not his lunch) with curious kids everywhere in this rhyming picture book perfect for fans of The Three Ninja Pigs and 10 Little Ninjas. Written by bestselling author Nate “N.D... -
![Sweetest Kulu by Celina Kalluk]()
Sweetest Kulu by Celina Kalluk
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA lyrical lullaby imbued with traditional Inuit beliefsThis bedtime poem, written by internationally acclaimed Inuit throat singer Celina Kalluk, describes the gifts bestowed upon a newborn baby by all the animals of the Arctic. Lyrically and lovingly written, this visually stunning book is infused with the Inuit values of love and respect for the land and its animal inhabitants... -
![Wish by Matthew Cordell]()
Wish by Matthew Cordell
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAs an elephant couple embark on a life together, thoughts of children are far away—at first. But as the desire for a child grows, so do unexpected challenges. And it's only after thwarted plans and bitter disappointment that their deepest wish miraculously comes true... -
![My Best Friend by Julie Fogliano]()
My Best Friend by Julie Fogliano
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA story of first friendship.she is my best friend i think i never had a best friend so i’m not sure but i think she is a really good best friend because when we were drawing she drew me and i drew her... -
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![Tiny, Perfect Things by M.H. Clark]()
Tiny, Perfect Things by M.H. Clark
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe whole world is a treasure waiting to be found. Open your eyes and see the wonderful things all around. This is the story of a child and a grandfather whose walk around the neighborhood leads to a day of shared wonder as they discover all sorts of tiny, perfect things together...Categorized as:
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![Survivors by Jeff Probst, Christopher Tebbetts]()
Survivors by Jeff Probst, Christopher Tebbetts
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsSequel to the New York Times bestseller Stranded and Trial by Fire! As seen on The Today Show, Rachael Ray, and Kelly and Michael. From the Emmy-Award winning host of Survivor, Jeff Probst with Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life co-author Chris Tebbetts comes a brand new family adventure series!Eleven days down, and no end in sight... -
![Round Trip by Ann Jonas]()
Round Trip by Ann Jonas
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsBlack and white illustrations and text record the sights on a day trip to the city and back home again to the country. The trip to the city is read from front to back and the return trip from back to front, upside down... -
![Miss Bindergarten Gets Ready for Kindergarten by Joseph Slate]()
Miss Bindergarten Gets Ready for Kindergarten by Joseph Slate
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsIt's the first day of kindergarten and Miss Bindergarten is hard at work getting the classroom ready for her twenty-six new students. Meanwhile, Adam Krupp wakes up, Brenda Heath brushes her teeth, and Christopher Beaker finds his sneaker. Miss Bindergarten puts the finishing touches on the room just in time, and the students arrive... -
![Wild Life by Cynthia C. DeFelice]()
Wild Life by Cynthia C. DeFelice
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsErik is preparing for his first-ever hunting trip when he learns that his parents are being deployed to Iraq. A few days later, Erik is shipped off to North Dakota to live with Big Darrell and Oma, grandparents he barely knows. When Erik rescues a dog that's been stuck by a porcupine, Big Darrell says Erik can't keep him. But Erik has already named her Quill and can't bear to give her up... -
![Going Places by Peter H. Reynolds, Paul A. Reynolds]()
Going Places by Peter H. Reynolds, Paul A. Reynolds
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsA go-cart contest inspires imagination to take flight in this picture book for creators of all ages, with art from New York Times bestselling illustrator Peter H. Reynolds.It's time for this year's Going Places contest! Finally. Time to build a go-cart, race it—and win. Each kid grabs an identical kit, and scrambles to build.Everyone but Maya. She sure doesn't seem to be in a hurry ..
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