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Splat the Cat By Scotton, Rob Scotton, Rob 2008/07 - HarperCollins 9780060831547 Check our catalog BookPage Notable Title From the bestselling author of Russell the
Sheep comes a brand-new, lovable character. It's Splat the cat's
first day of school and he's worried. What if he doesn't make any new
friends? As the day progresses, Splat learns an important lesson.
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My Chincoteague Pony By Jeffers, Susan Jeffers, Susan 2008/06 - Hyperion Books for Children 1423100239 Check our catalog BookPage Notable Title Every summer on Chincoteague Island, there is
an auction of ponies. If Julie works hard and saves her money all year,
perhaps she can win the pony of her dreams--her very own Chincoteague
pony. Full color.
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One Boy By Seeger, Laura Vaccaro 2008/09 - Roaring Brook Press 1596432748 Check our catalog BookPage Notable Title A Caldecott Honor winner presents this die-cut
book that explores counting and word-within-words concepts along with
the power of imagination.
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A Perfect Snowman By McDaniels, Preston McDaniels, Preston 2007/10 - Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing 1416910263 Check our catalog Using captivating, classical sepia-colored art
and a text that evoke scenes from stories by Charles Dickens, author and
illustrator Preston McDaniels tells the heartwarming tale about a
snowman who receives the most perfect gifts of all: humility,
compassion, and love. Illustrations.
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Madeline and the Cats of Rome By Marciano, John Bemelmans 2008/09 - Viking Children's Books 9780670062973 Check our catalog Written by the grandson of Ludwig Bemelmans,
this is the first all-new Madeline book in almost 50 years. Miss Clavel
and the 12 little girls leave the gray skies of Paris for spring in
Rome, where Madeline finds an unexpected adventure involving a thief, a
chase, and many, many cats.
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Madam President By Smith, Lane Smith, Lane 2008/07 - Hyperion 1423108469 Check our catalog With deadpan wit and hilarious illustrations, a
bestselling picture book creator introduces an unforgettable new
character: a little girl who imagines what her day would be like if she
were Madam President. Full color.
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Tooth Fairy in Trouble By Jarman, Julia Latimer, Miriam 2008/08 - Kingfisher 9780753462362 Check our catalog Nothing is going right for Tooth Fairy.
Children go to bed later and later, so she has less time to collect
their teeth without being seen. The other fairies complain about the
yucky molars cluttering their kingdom. Tooth Fairy needs to think of a
way to keep everyone happy. Full color.
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House of Many Ways By Jones, Diana Wynne 2008/06 - Greenwillow Books 9780061477959 Check our catalog When Charmain is sent to look after Great-Uncle
William's house while he is away being cured by the elves, she is
unprepared for the house itself. But she "is" prepared for reading--and
that makes her indispensable to the Wizard Howl, in this sequel to
"Howl's Moving Castle."
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The Dragonfly Pool By Ibbotson, Eva Hawkes, Kevin 2008/09 - Dutton Books 9780525420644 Check our catalog While attending a folk dance festival in
Bergania in the summer of 1939, Tally befriends Karil, the crown prince.
After Karil's father is assassinated, Tally and her friends help Karil
escape the Nazis and the bleak future he has inherited. Illustrations.
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Lost and Found By Clements, Andrew Elliott, Mark 2008/07 - Atheneum Books 1416909850 Check our catalog The Grayson twins are new in town, and on the
first day of school Ray stays home sick. Jay soon discovers that no one
seems to know a thing about Ray. As the boys exploit a clerical error,
each one learns about self, friendship, and honesty.
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Kenny & the Dragon By DiTerlizzi, Tony DiTerlizzi, Tony 2008/08 - Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing 1416939776 Check our catalog The co-creator of the "New York
Times"-bestselling Spiderwick Chronicles puts a fun-filled, thoroughly
theatrical spin on Kenneth Graeme's "The Reluctant Dragon"--a classic
tale of subterfuge and showmanship. Illustrations.
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