Moony Luna/Luna, Lunita Lunera
by Jorge Argueta
Published 2005 by Children's Book Press

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Five-year-old Luna isn't at all sure she wants to go school. For all she knows, there might be monsters there. But when her loving parents assure her that she'll have a wonderful time playing and learning, she agrees to give school a try. An understanding teacher and a group of friendly kids make Luna very, very glad she made the right decision.... More...

Who Is the Beast?
by Keith Baker
Published 1993 by Harcourt Children's Books

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Deep in the jungle, animals are fleeing from a mysterious beast, each describing a feature of the beast as he departs. A tiger, hearing their cries, realizes he is the beast they're running from and sets off to convince them that they can all be friends. Full-color illustrations. More...

Where Are You Going? To See My Friend!
by Eric Carle
Published 2003 by Orchard

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Acclaimed author-illustrator Carle and Japanese artist Iwamura have created a unique bilingual book in English and Japanese, with both halves meeting in the middle in a beautiful eight-page gatefold. Full color. More...

Olivia
by Ian Falconer
Published 2000 by Atheneum Books

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Whether at home getting ready for the day, enjoying the beach, or at bedtime, Olivia is a feisty pig who has too much energy for her own good. Of course, it's another story for Olivia's exhausted mother. Full-color illustrations. More...

Traction Man Is Here!
by Mini Grey
Published 2005 by Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers

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Traction Man--wearing combat boots, battle pants, and his warfare shirt--comes in a box, but very quickly finds the way into the imagination of his lucky boy owner. This superhero searches for the Lost Wreck of the Sieve as the boy makes a game of doing the dishes, and later in the bathtub, he conquers the Mysterious Toes that are stealing his pet, the brave little Scrubbing Brush.... More...

The Rabbit's Escape
by Suzanne Crowder Han
Published 1995 by Henry Holt & Company

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Chickens to the Rescue
by John Himmelman
Published 2006 by Henry Holt & Company

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Meet the most heroic chickens in town! "On Monday, Farmer Greenstalk dropped his watch down the well. . . .

On Tuesday, Mrs. Greenstalk was too tired to make dinner. . . ." Who will help the poor Greenstalk family? Chickens to the rescue! The amazing chickens on the Greenstalk farm race to help various family members and farm animals every day of the week.... More...

Hot City
by Barbara M. Joosse
Published 2004 by Philomel Books

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Big Time Olie
by William Joyce
Published 2002 by Laura Geringer Book

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Olie wants to go mountain climbing on Mount Big Ball with his mom and pop. So when they tell him he's too little, he thinks it's unfair. But Olie knows a way to make himself big enough for anything. Join Olie on a big-time adventure as he discovers that he is the perfect size just as he is. Full color. More...

To Market, to Market
by Anne Miranda
Published 1997 by Harcourt Children's Books

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Chaos and hilarity reign in this twist on the classic nursery rhyme. Anne Miranda's lively rhyme and Janet Stevens' innovative artwork make for an inventive book overflowing with energy and humor. Full color. More...

My Fire Engine
by Michael Rex
Published 1999 by Henry Holt & Company

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Mice and Beans
by Pam Munoz Ryan
Published 2001 by Scholastic

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Rosa Maria's Rice and BeansPlease ask an adult to help you.RICE2 tablespoons vegetable oil1 1/2 cups long grain white rice1/3 cup minced onion1/3 cup minced bell pepper1 14 1/2-oz. can chicken or vegetable broth1/4 cup tomato sauce stirred into 1 1/2 cups waterPour oil into large skillet.... More...

Saving Sweetness
by Diane Stanley
Published 1996 by Live Oak Media

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When Sweetness, the little orphan in mean old Mrs. Sump's orphanage, runs away, the kind-hearted sheriff sets off to find her. After all, someone's got to save Sweetness before she meets up with Coyote Pete, the nastiest, ugliest desperado in the West. Laughs and surprises abound in this offbeat tall tale. Full color. More...

Joseph Had a Little Overcoat
by Simms Taback
Published 1999 by Viking Children's Books

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As children turn the pages of this book, they can use the die-cut holes to guess what a man will be making next out of his shabby overcoat. Full color. More...

Hilda Must Be Dancing
by Karma Wilson
Published 2004 by Margaret K. McElderry Books

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With hilarious illustrations and a rhythmic text that rumbas and boogies off the page, this story of a hippo who loves to express herself by dancing is sure to set young feet tapping and fingers snapping. Full color. More...