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• Beyond the Bright Sea

  Wolk, Lauren, 1956-

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  There was once a baby, only hours old, abandoned and set adrift in a boat. A man named Osh found and saved the baby. He named the baby Crow; she is now 12. With her curiosity guiding her, she begins a path of discovery when there’s a fire on the…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Blocks

  Dickson, Irene

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  Ruby is building with red blocks and Benji is building with blue blocks….until something happens! This is a simple, yet very engaging story about friendship, feelings and sharing. A great storytime book that can involve children in thinking about…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Dinosaur Kisses

  Stein, David Ezra

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  An expressive baby dinosaur tries chomping and stomping and then she sees a kiss and wants to learn how to do that! Little ones will chuckle along to this fun read-a-loud! - Julie

• The First Rule of Punk

  Pérez, Celia C., 1972-

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  Twelve year old Malu loves her dad's record store, their dog, and punk rock. Now she is going to have to move away with her mom, and leave what she loves behind. This is a great middle grade read for kids ages 11 and up. I loved all the punk rock…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Garcia & Colette Go Exploring

  Barnaby, Hannah Rodgers

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  Two friends who don't always agree build a rocket ship and a submarine and go exploring. Science and social skills in one fun story, with appealing underwater and outer space illustrations for ages 3-6. - Jan

• The Giant Jumperee

  Donaldson, Julia

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  Someone is hiding in rabbit's burrow; someone large and loud and scary! Something so big it scared away Rabbit, Cat, Bear and Elephant. Who can help? This is book to share with toddlers and preschoolers full of rhymes and surprise. - Bethany

• I Am Bat

  Hood, Morag (Illustrator),

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  A funny book with simple, colorful illustrations that highlight a wide range of emotions! Bat does not like mornings. Bat likes cherries. They are his most favorite of all the things. They are HIS cherries. He does NOT want people to take his…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Joseph's Big Ride

  Farish, Terry

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  Joseph lived in a refugee camp where he watched an older friend ride and work on bikes. He wanted to ride so badly! Then he moves to America, and sees a beautiful, shiny, red bike outside his window. He still really wants to ride, but he doesn’t…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The One Day House

  Durango, Julia, 1967-

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  This is a beautifully illustrated book filled with warmth, love, and community. Wilson expresses to neighbors and friends that he wants to fix up Gigi's house, and one day the community gets together to make it happen. - Bernice

• Round

  Sidman, Joyce

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  Round is cozy. Round is curvy. Round is inconspicuous and yet majestic. Round is beautiful, as is this lyrical picture book written crafted by poet Joyce Sidman. - Bethany

• See You in the Cosmos

  Cheng, Jack, 1983-

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  Eleven year old Alex wants to launch his golden iPod into space like his hero Carl Sagan with recordings of his experiences on Earth. Along the way he meets new people that completely change his life. This is also a fantastic book to listen to. -…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The War I Finally Won

  Bradley, Kimberly Brubaker

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  Ada, the herione of "The War that Saved my Life" is back and World War 2 is still raging in England. Ada and her brother are living with their guardian in a new house, with new friends but she is still trying to escape her past.This is a sad story…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Whiz Mob and the Grenadine Kid

  Meloy, Colin

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  Colin Meloy takes you deep into the world of pickpockets ravaging the streets of Florence. It's clear Meloy did his research for this one, as the book acts as a how to pickpocket guide as much as a novel. "The Whiz Mob and the Grenadine Kid" works…Read moreRead more of this annotation