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From acclaimed picture-book artist Thao Lam comes a joyful celebration of an oft-maligned body part — the belly!
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Explosion at the Poem Factory
This funny story, full of wordplay, brings poetry alive as never before!
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Fern and Horn
Fern and Horn look like two peas in a pod, but they have very different ways of seeing the world in this joyful picture book about creativity.
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ages 7
to 10
/ grades 2
to 5
Forever Truffle
A new graphic novel from Fanny Britt and Isabelle Arsenault, co-creators of Jane, the Fox and Me<\/em> and Louis Undercover<\/em>.<\/strong><\/p>
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ages 4
and up
/ grades P
and up
Friend or Foe?
A lonely mouse gazes up at the cat in the palace tower next door. Determined to find out if he is a friend, he bravely makes his way into the palace …
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In this vibrant and beautiful wordless picture book, a trip to the beach turns into a magical journey under the sea!
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From There to Here
The highly anticipated sequel to I Know Here — the classic, award-winning picture book from Laurel Croza and Matt James.
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ages 4
to 7
/ grades K
to 2
Gargantua (Jr!)
Before Gargantua Junior was born, Mom had a reputation for being a little wild. Now Junior wants to help her repair damage and protect the Earth!
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ages 3
to 6
/ grades P
to 1
Getting Us to Grandma’s
No one knows maps like Nikki — but can she get her family to Grandma's house in time for the wedding?
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Ghost Train
The story of a young Chinese girl who arrives in North America only to discover that her father has died building the railway.
