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Theodore Boone: The Activist (Theodore Boone: Kid Lawyer)
Author/Actors/Director/etc.: John Grisham
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: Dutton Juvenile (2013, May 21st).
Pages: 272
Theodore Boone is back, and he’s facing his most dangerous case yet. As Strattenburg sits divided over a hot political and environmental issue, Theo finds himself in the middle of the battle. When he uncovers corruption beneath the surface, Theo will confront bigger risks than ever to himself and those he loves. But even face-to-face with danger, Theodore Boone will do whatever it takes to stand up for what’s right. more
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Flora and the Flamingo
Author/Actors/Director/etc.: Molly Idle
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: Chronicle Books (2013, Feb 5th).
Pages: 44
In this innovative wordless picture book with interactive flaps, Flora and her graceful flamingo friend explore the trials and joys of friendship through an elaborate synchronized dance. With a twist, a turn, and even a flop, these unlikely friends learn at last how to dance together in perfect harmony. Full of humor and heart, this stunning performance (and splashy ending!) will have readers clapping for more! more
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Daisy's Big Dig
Author/Actors/Director/etc.: Angie Morgan
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: Frances Lincoln Children's Books (2013, Feb 26th).
Pages: 32
How one little girl gathers together all the different people and families in her street, to help one old man dig his garden - and how the resulting Digging Party has far-reaching results for the community.No one really knows each other in Daisy's street. But when Mr Hofmeister falls ill, she is determined to help him out and get the neighbours involved. Invitations go out, hinting at buried treasure, and one special day the two Daves, the Lemming family, Mrs Benjamin and Professor Flowerdew all come together to dig the old man's garden and look for the treasure. And do they find treasure? Well yes, but not quite what anyone expected! more
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Dinosaur Dig!
Author/Actors/Director/etc.: Penny Dale
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: Nosy Crow (2011, Aug 23rd).
Pages: 32
The first title from Nosy Crow, a new imprint of Candlewick Press!Dinosaur Dig! has everything that boys love -- diggers, dinosaurs, and dirt -- plus a bit of counting thrown in for good measure. Bursting with energy, noise, and a splashy, surprising ending, this is an absolute riot of a book. more
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Peep and Ducky
Author/Actors/Director/etc.: David Walker
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: Candlewick (2013, Feb 12th).
Pages: 32
Lucky, lucky, lucky! Follow two adorable friends at play in a read-aloud for the very young that trips off the tongue.Ready, set, go! Whether you’re playing pretend games (beep, beep) or flying off the slide (ka-thump), flopping into a puddle (splish, splash) or running around a tree ("Can’t catch me!"), an afternoon at the park is so much better when your best buddy is there. Peep and Ducky share giggles and tickles and bumps in this sweet excursion from David Martin and David Walker. more
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Dig In!: Learn about Dirt (Science Definitions)
Author/Actors/Director/etc.: Jane Yamada
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: Child's World (2010, Aug 1st).
Pages: 24
Discusses the science of dirt, discussing where it is found, what it is made from, how it forms, and how it is used. more
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Biscuit in the Garden (My First I Can Read)
Author/Actors/Director/etc.: Pat Schories
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: HarperCollins (2013, Mar 26th).
Pages: 32
Biscuit is excited to explore the garden. From the prettiest flowers to the smallest bugs, there's so much to see. And the little puppy even finds his own special way to add to the garden's bounty!With gentle humor and a sweet surprise, Alyssa Satin Capucilli and Pat Schories invite emergent readers to enjoy discovering the garden with Biscuit. more
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Pinkalicious and the Pinkatastic Zoo Day (I Can Read Book 1)
Author/Actors/Director/etc.: Victoria Kann
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: HarperCollins (2012, Aug 14th).
Pages: 32
It's Teddy Bear Day at the zoo, and Pinkalicious and Peter are having a pinkatastic time with their teddy bears. The day is perfect until a sneaky monkey with an eye for teddy bears scoops up Pinkalicious's bear. How can Pinkalicious stop her from monkeying around? more
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Monster School: First Day Frights (I Can Read Book 2)
Author/Actors/Director/etc.: Dave Keane
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: HarperCollins (2012, Jun 26th).
Pages: 32
Norm is perfectly normal. That is, until he finds himself at a new school full of monsters. Without fangs, horns, or a tail, suddenly Norm has become the odd one out. But as the day goes on, Norm's unusual classmates find that Norm isn't too unlike them after all, and Norm thinks he may actually fit right in.Monster School: First Day Frights is the perfect book for any beginning reader who has ever felt a little bit different. Learn to read with Norm, Hilda, and the whole beastly crew at Monster School! more
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Splat the Cat: A Whale of a Tale (I Can Read Book 1)
Author/Actors/Director/etc.: Rob Scotton
Format: Paperback
Publisher: HarperCollins (2013, May 21st).
Pages: 32
Splat the Cat is off for a day at the beach in Splat the Cat: A Whale of a Tale by Rob Scotton. Splat is excited because his grandfather told Splat that you can hear the sea if you put a seashell up to your ear. Splat is determined to discover a shell like that to bring back for his grandfather. But as hard as he looks on the beach, all he can find is broken shells. Until he gets some help from a new friend—a whale. Splat the Cat: A Whale of a Tale is an I Can Read Level 1 book. It is perfect for kids who are beginning to sound out words and sentences. more
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