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The good, the bad, and the spooky

John, Jory, author.

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"Halloween is the Bad Seed's favorite holiday of the year. But what's a seed to do when he can't find a show-stopping costume for the big night? Postpone trick-or-treating for everyone, of course! Can he get a costume together in time?"-- Provided by publisher.

The poop song

Litwin, Eric, author.

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"From cats to caterpillars, bluebirds to babies, everybody poops in their own special way"-- Provided by publisher.

Hello, rain!

Maclear, Kyo, 1970- author.

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A young girl experiences a rain storm from seeing the storm roll in, to splashing in the puddles, and then finally watching the sun coming back out.

The leaf thief

Hemming, Alice, author.

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Squirrel enjoys looking at the beautiful, colorful leaves, but everyday more and more disappear which makes him think someone is stealing them. Includes information on seasonal leaf loss in autumn.

Except Antarctica

Sturgell, Todd, author.

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"Turtles are found on every continent EXCEPT Antarctica. But not for long! When a David Attenborough-esque narrator explains that turtles are found everywhere except Antarctica, one determined turtle sets out to prove him wrong. After recruiting other non-Antarctic animals along the way-much to the narrator's dismay-the turtle and his adventurous friends travel through fields, forests, and cross an entire ocean to reach their goal. But what exactly do they do once they get there? Perfect for...

Kalamata's kitchen

Thomas, Sarah (Sommelier), author.

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"Follow Kalamata and her alligator sidekick on the first of many exciting food adventures in a charming story about facing fears and overcoming back-to-school jitters."--Provided by publisher.

Vampenguin

Cummins, Lucy Ruth, author, illustrator.

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A young vampire trades places with a penguin at the zoo for a day of mischief and fun.

Nerdycorn

Root, Andrew, author.

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"Meet Fern! She's a smart, creative unicorn who prefers building robots and coding software to jumping through shimmering rainbows and splashing in majestic waterfalls. Even though Fern is a good friend and always willing to help others, the other unicorns tease her and call her a nerdycorn"-- Provided by publisher.

Oh look, a cake!

McKee, J. C., author, illustrator.

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A humorous picture book about a sloth, a lemur, a giant cake, and what happens when you don't share. Hint: it doesn't end well.

Chill Chomp chill!

Ayala-Kronos, Chris, author.

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Going through tough and relatable preschool experiences, Chomp the T. rex learns how to use mindfulness as a tool to better understand his emotions, in this picture book that helps children manage their feelings in sticky situations.

Chez Bob

Shea, Bob

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Welcome to Chez Bob, which seems like a real restaurant...until you realize...it's on an alligator's NOSE! Bob's got a hidden plan for his customers: "Birds will come to eat, but I will eat the birds!" As they fly in from all over the world to dine on Bob's face, something starts to happen that takes the lazy, hungry reptile by surprise -- the birds stay. "More yummy birds!" he rejoices -- he'll want for nothing! But when the time is right, will Bob make the right choice?

Norman didn't do it! : (yes, he did.)

Higgins, Ryan T., author, illustrator.

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Norman, a porcupine whose best friend is a tree named Mildred, begins to feel jealous when another tree grows close to Mildred and acts out against the new tree.

Beautifully Me

Noor, Nabela

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Zubi, a happy Bangladeshi girl, is excited about her first day of school, but at breakfast she is puzzled by her mother and older sister worrying about being "too big," and even at school she hears other people criticizing each other's bodies, and she starts to worry that maybe something is wrong with how she looks--until her declaration at dinner that she is on a diet makes her family realize what they have been doing wrong.

Change sings : a children's anthem

Gorman, Amanda, 1998- author.

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"As a young girl leads a cast of characters on a musical journey, they learn that they have the power to make changes--big or small--in the world, in their communities, and in most importantly, in themselves"-- Provided by publisher.

Bright star

Morales, Yuyi, author, illustrator.

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"A nurturing voice reassures the lonely and afraid in difficult times"-- Provided by publisher.

Tomatoes for Neela

Lakshmi, Padma, author.

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As Neela and her mother cook together, they find a way for Neela's grandmother, who lives in India, to share in both the love and the flavors of the day. Includes tomato facts.

Cat problems

John, Jory, author.

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"A pampered house cat complains about the daily struggles he faces"-- Provided by publisher.

Becoming Vanessa

Brantley-Newton, Vanessa, author, illustrator.

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Vanessa is nervous she will not fit in on her first day of school, but she hopes a special outfit will show her new classmates she is someone they should know.

Pax, journey home

Pennypacker, Sara, 1951- author.

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It has been a year since newly orphaned Peter and his pet fox Pax, now a protective father, have seen each other, but their paths cross again when Pax's kit falls desperately ill forcing him to turn to the one human he knows he can trust.

Narwhal's school of awesomeness

Clanton, Ben, 1988- author, illustrator.

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"Narwhal and Jelly become the coolest teachers in the world wide waters in the hilarious sixth book of this blockbuster graphic novel series! Dive into four new stories about Narwhal and Jelly becoming substitute teachers! The two best friends come across an enthusiastic school of fish one morning. Unfortunately, Mr. Blowfish, their teacher, has come down with a cold, and class will have to be cancelled . . . until Professor Knowell (Narwhal) and Super Teacher (Jelly) volunteer to help out!...

Moose on a mission

O'Hara, Mo, author.

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"Agent Moose, the best (worst) secret agent in the Big Forest, and his slightly-more-intelligent sidekick Owlfred are on the case ... Something fishy is going on at the South Shore. Folks just disappear and are never seen again. But when Agent Moose learns that a key witness has gone missing, he and Owlfred ride to the rescue. Will they find the missing turtle before time runs out?"

Trick or treat, Crankenstein

Berger, Samantha, author.

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A boy who looks ordinary transforms into grumbling Crankenstein when he receives more tricks than treats on Halloween.

Bear is a bear

Stutzman, Jonathan, author.

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"[A] book about the enduring love between a little girl and her childhood friend, Bear ... Through all the many ups and downs of a little girl's childhood, Bear is there to provide love and support. Until it is time to say goodbye ... and hello again"-- Provided by publisher.

Tiny T. Rex and the Tricks of Treating Board Book

Stutzman, Jonathan

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Tiny T. Rex shares the six secrets of Halloween treating that allowed Tiny and his friend Pointy to become Treat-masters.

Investigators: Ants in Our P.A.N.T.S.

Green, John Patrick

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The InvestiGators’ new mission has our sewer-loving secret agents bugging out. With agent Brash trapped in a mysterious coma, the technicians at S.U.I.T. have designed the ultimate replacement: RoboBrash! This high-tech replica has been programmed with all of the original Brash’s crime-fighting skills and knowhow―but it seems he’s got a few bugs in his system! Will Mango and his new partner be enough to stop the giant ants that are on a rampage in the city? Orchestrated by the...

The last kids on Earth and the doomsday race

Brallier, Max, author.

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This much anticipated seventh book in the best-selling series finds Jack, Quint, June and Dirk continuing their journey with new friends, new stakes and a new ride.

Pig the monster

Blabey, Aaron, author, illustrator.

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Pig is the world's greediest pug, and on Halloween he is completely out of control, thinking up nasty tricks to play on people who do not give him the treats he thinks he deserves and never sharing with Trevor the sausage dog--until too much chocolate makes him really sick and he finally learns the error of his ways (again).