Too Many Toys
by David Shannon
Published 2008 by Blue Sky Press (AZ)

Hardcover, English. ISBN: 9780439490290

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Spencer has too many toys and the house is overflowing with junk. Now it's time to give some of the mountain of goodies away, but Spencer finds it hard. A Caldecott Honor illustrator presents an irresistibly funny look at a familiar problem.

Carl's Summer Vacation
by Alexandra Day
Published 2008 by Farrar Straus Giroux

Hardcover, English. ISBN: 9780374310851

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Carl and Madeleine are supposed to be napping while Mom and Dad get the summer cabin ready for company, but this lovable canine and his charge have better things to do. They escape from the hammock to do some canoeing, pick blackberries, and enjoy a picnic.

Purplicious
by Elizabeth Kann
Published 2007 by HarperCollins

Hardcover, English. ISBN: 9780061244056

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In this colorful follow-up to their bestselling "Pinkalicious," sisters Elizabeth and Victoria Kann deliver the vibrantly hued story of a young girl who remains true to herself and discovers that pink isnt only a pretty color--its also a powerful one.

You Can't Go to School Naked!
by Dianne Billstrom
Published 2008 by Putnam Publishing Group

Hardcover, English. ISBN: 9780399247385

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A guaranteed crowd-pleaser! Lots of kids like to run around naked and here is a funny book to remind them why it is best to keep their clothes on, particularly at school. Just think about it - could you go down the slide? Steal second base? This little guy's parents warn him of many dangers he'd face if he went to school without clothes on, and eventually he sees their point.

There's No Such Thing as Ghosts!
by Emmanuelle Eeckhout
Published 2008 by Kane/Miller Book Publishers

Hardcover, English. ISBN: 9781933605913

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Bold illustrations and silhouettes add an old-fashioned flair to this family-friendly ghost story. Readers will be tempted to point out the side story in this engaging tale, but the young hero, along with his trusty butterfly net, just doesn't seem to see what readers see, which only adds to the fun!

Be Glad Your Nose Is on Your Face: And Other Poems [With CD]
by Jack Prelutsky
Published 2008 by Greenwillow Books

Hardcover, English. ISBN: 9780061576539

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Accompanied by a CD with classic performances by the Children's Poet Laureate himself, this lushly illustrated collection of more than 100 poems spans Prelutsky's 45-year career. It includes 15 brand-new poems as well as games and activities for the whole family.

Boats: Speeding! Sailing! Cruising!
by Patricia Hubbell
Published 2009 by Marshall Cavendish Children's Books

Hardcover, English. ISBN: 9780761455240

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Tugboats! Yachts! Sailboats! Air carriers! Canoes! Fishing boats!
Barges! Ferries! Ocean liners! Cruise ships! and many other boats
move across the pages of this book. Jump aboard and have a good
time!

Abe's Honest Words: The Life of Abraham Lincoln
by Doreen Rappaport
Published 2008 by Hyperion Books for Children

Hardcover, English. ISBN: 9781423104087

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Told in accessible, absorbing prose, and brought to life in powerful illustrations, this portrait of a great American president shines a light on the passion for humanity that defined Lincoln's life.