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If You Want to See a Whale

Gentle, lyrical glimpse of a boy waiting to spot a whale.

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4

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By Julie Fogliano

(Book, 2013)
Emeraldalicious

Pinkalicious goes green in magical clean-up adventure.

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4

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By Victoria Kann

(Book, 2013)
This Is Not My Hat

Little fish tries to outsmart big one in funny thief tale.

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3

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By Jon Klassen

(Book, 2012)
The Duckling Gets a Cookie!?

Pigeon goes nuts over not getting a cookie with nuts.

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2

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By Mo Willems

(Book, 2012)
The Further Tale of Peter Rabbit

Peter goes to Scotland in inspired charmer, fun read-aloud.

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5

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By Emma Thompson

(Book, 2012)
Goldilocks and the Three Dinosaurs: As Retold by Mo Willems

Silly dino twist on Goldilocks tale is roaring good fun.

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3

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By Mo Willems

(Book, 2012)
The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore

Magical story of a man who devotes his life to books.

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4

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By William Joyce

(Book, 2012)
Squid and Octopus: Friends for Always

Two tentacled best friends in four fun short stories.

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3

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By Tao Nyeu

(Book, 2012)

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