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1. Blue rider
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In a book without words, a child finds a book on a crowded city sidewalk and is transported beyond the repetitive sameness of an urban skyscape into an untamed natural world.
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The chalks are drawing flowers on the chalkboard, but someone keeps stealing their artwork. Sergeant Blue is on the case and determined to solve the mystery. Who could the thief be?--
3. The dam
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''This is a true story. It was told to me by Mike and Kathryn Tickell. Kielder Water is the largest artificial lake in the UK. It is in North Northumberland, a wild and beautiful place, rich in folk music, story and legend. It was created in the late 70s and early 80s. A great dam was constructed across the Kielder Valley, a place of farms, a school, several homesteads and a stretch of the Border Counties Railway. The valley took two years to fill...
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5 stars
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"Is that a horse wearing a hat, or is it a unicorn in disguise? It all depends on how you look at it in this charming story about finding the extraordinary in the ordinary."--Page [4] of cover.
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A lonely dust bunny tries to make friends with passing creatures with no success, until a broom sweeps him under the bed and he finds more friends like him.
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4.3 stars
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When a grumpy stuffed bunny and a happy-go-lucky stick fall out of their boy's backpack, they embark on an odyssey that takes them all around the world, experiencing one crazy adventure after another.
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Learn about family, happiness, and friendship in this hope-filled children's book. Our story starts with a boy named Paul, who lives in a cozy treehouse in a big city with his family. And then something unexpected happens--Paul befriends a wise, friendly fox on a walk home from the bakery. The fox gives Paul a space to think about what makes him happy and what friendship means--all in the pages of a bright and quirky storybook. Join Paul and the fox...
8. The funeral
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"Norma and her parents are going to her great-uncle Frank's funeral, and Norma is more excited than sad. She is looking forward to playing with her favorite cousin, Ray, but when she arrives at the church, she is confronted with rituals and ideas that have never occurred to her before. While not all questions can be answered, when the day is over Norma is certain of one thing: Uncle Frank would have enjoyed his funeral. This sensitive and life-affirming...
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Siblings Cy and Poppy play hide-and-seek in the woods.
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Two children explore an abandoned house and imagine the lives of the people who used to live there.
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"Once upon a time, there was a little barbarian who was about to embark on a very dangerous journey. The brave adventurer knew there would be many perils ahead, including one-eyed giants and venomous snakes, manticores and sea serpents. Luckily, a barbarian can always rely on the trusty steed..."--Back cover.
12. Oliver Elephant
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A boy, his toy elephant, his mother, and his younger sister go Christmas shopping.
13. The other ducks
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This Duck and That Duck get along swimmingly. But sometimes two ducks just aren't enough. especially when you want to waddle in a line. On a bright sunny day, This Duck and That Duck gaze into the clear water of their pond and discover, to their surprise and delight... The Other Ducks. But what happens when the days turn cloudy and gray?"--
14. Perfect
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A fussy eraser tries to keep the pages perfectly clean despite the scribbles of a mischievous pencil.
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5 stars
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You're invited to a glorious Fourth of July picnic where you'll learn all about sharing, the good things along with the bad.
16. Pip & pup
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Across the barnyard, Pip the chick spots a new friend to play with--Pup! But Pup isn't sure he likes how Pip plays--too rough. These two friends will weather the storm though. A bright, fun celebration of spring and friendship!
17. Run wild
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A celebration of the joy of being outdoors features a child who abandons his digital device in favor of joining a friend outside.
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What's a seal to do when she's new to the zoo? Make new friends, of course! But after the other animals aren't so friendly, a wise sparrow inspires them to surprise Seal with a special treat.
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"Sophia is happy to have Noodle, her One True Desire, yet her new pet comes with two giraffe-sized problems"--
20. Wallpaper
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"A wordless picture book about an imaginary world behind the walls in Thao Lam's signature paper collage style. It tells the story of a young girl whose family moves into a new house. Outside, she can hear other kids playing, but she's too shy to say hello. So she picks at the old wallpaper in her room--revealing an entryway to a fantastic imaginary adventure world behind the walls. There, she runs between the vibrant and varied environments as she...