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The Easter Egg


The Easter Egg
By Brett, Jan
Illustrator Brett, Jan
2010-02 - Putnam Publishing Group
9780399252389 Check Our Catalog

Brett's lovable bunny hero, Hoppi, and her remarkable Easter Rabbit are sure to enchant readers as they pore over illustrations filled with dazzling eggs made by Flora Bunny, Aunt Sassyfrass, and others. A gatefold surprise reveals the Easter Rabbit. Full color. (Baby/Preschool) …More

Minerva Louise and the Colorful Eggs


Minerva Louise and the Colorful Eggs
By Stoeke, Janet Morgan
Illustrator Stoeke, Janet Morgan
2006-02 - Dutton Books
9780525476337 Check Our Catalog

Minerva Louise finds some very peculiar eggs of all colors and patterns on the farm. And they're in the strangest places. Which hen is laying these eggs? Minerva Louise solves the mystery in this goofy Easter comedy. Full color. …More

Froggy Green


Froggy Green
By Walker, Anna
Illustrator Walker, Anna
2009-03 - Kane/Miller Book Publishers
9781933605951 Check Our Catalog

Toddler Tales quality picture books bring first words, first concepts and first stories to life. Featuring bright colors, wipe-clean pages and simple design, they're perfect for lap time. …More

Dragon Kiss


Dragon Kiss
By Baker, E. D.
2009-09 - Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
9781599903484 Check Our Catalog

This delightful addition to the Tales of the Frog Princess series--and the follow-up to "The Dragon Princess"--is filled with all the romance, adventure, and magic readers have come to expect from Baker. …More

Crown of Earth


Crown of Earth
By Bell, Hilari
2009-10 - Aladdin Paperbacks
9781416905981 Check Our Catalog

The moment Prince Edoran hears these words from Weasel's trusted friend Justice Holis, Edoran knows he has to fi nd a way to rescue Weasel, who has been kidnapped in Edoran's place.

Edoran's task is far from easy. Life-threatening challenges greet him at every step as he searches for Weasel, forced to hide his true identity from all he meets along the way. The journey is full of surprises and revelations, as Edoran learns for the fi rst time the real meaning of hard labor and the cost of a meal. The story builds to a stunning climax, where the true nature of the magical objects of Deorthas is at last revealed.

Fans of acclaimed fantasy author Hilari Bell will not be disappointed with this action-packed conclusion to the mesmerizing Shield, Sword, and Crown trilogy. …More

We Are the Ship: The Story of Negro League Baseball


We Are the Ship: The Story of Negro League Baseball
By Nelson, Kadir
Performed by Graham, Dion
2009-01 - Brilliance Audio
9781423375371 Check Our Catalog

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Henry & the Crazed Chicken Pirates




Henry & the Crazed Chicken Pirates
By Crimi, Carolyn
Illustrator Manders, John
2009-08 - Candlewick Press (MA)
9780763636012 Check Our Catalog

Henry and his crew of buccaneer bunnies return for another high-seas adventure. After finding a threatening message in a bottle, Henry and his unsuspecting crew are attacked by Crazed Chicken Pirates. Can Henry save the day? Full color. …More

The Curious Garden


The Curious Garden
By Brown, Peter
2009-04 - Little, Brown Young Readers
9780316015479 Check Our Catalog

Brown presents an enchanting tale with environmental themes and breathtaking illustrations that become more vibrant as the garden blooms. Red-headed Liam can also be spotted on every page, adding a seek-and-find element to this picture book. Full color. …More

Three Cups of Tea - Young Readers Edition


Three Cups of Tea - Young Readers Edition
By Relin, David Oliver
Author Mortenson, Greg
Read by Leoni, Atossa
2010-01 - Playaway
9781616378042 Check Our Catalog

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A is for Atticus: Baby Names from Great Books


A is for Atticus: Baby Names from Great Books
By Craker, Lorilee
2008-08 - Center Street
9781599950204 Check Our Catalog

"A is for Atticus" mines the classics for the best names and brings them all into one volume. Each selection is fully profiled in a fun, savvy, info-packed listing that includes a name's meaning, uniqueness, modern appeal, and cultural significance. …More

The Dollar Bill in Translation: What It Really Means


The Dollar Bill in Translation: What It Really Means
By Forest, Christopher
2009-01 - Fact Finders
9781429634489 Check Our Catalog

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Food and Cooking in Ancient Egypt


Food and Cooking in Ancient Egypt
By Gifford, Clive
2010-01 - PowerKids Press
9781615323593 Check Our Catalog

The Ancient Egyptian civilization lasted from around 3000 BC all the way to 30 BC, and despite being built over 2000 years ago many of their grand structures still stand today. The food that drove this civilization to success was as fiery and spicy as the Egyptians themselves. This book contains easy-to-follow recipes from the ancient Egyptian recipe book such as the flavorful, seed-based Dukkah dip. …More

The Little Man in the Map: With Clues to Remember All 50 States


The Little Man in the Map: With Clues to Remember All 50 States
By Martonyi, E. Andrew
Illustrator Olson, Ed
2007-07 - Schoolside Press
9780978510046 Check Our Catalog

Learning all 50 U.S. states is easy when you learn from The Little Man In the Map! Asked by their teacher to find clues for memorizing the states, students begin to see imagesa hat, a shirt, a pair of bootsformed by state boundaries. When they put some of them together, they're amazed to find the outline of a man standing in the middle of the map. Excited by their discovery, they draw a face and arms on him and create The Little Man In the Map, whom they nickname MIM. Their imaginations bring MIM alive, and with his help they discover the surprising roles all the states can play. Soon they can spot the elf, the playful dog, the spooky head, and all the others. This imaginatively illustrated story, narrated in rhyme by The Little Man In the Map, shows each state's part in its region and how it interacts with those around it. This makes learning their locations visual, easy, and fun. …More

Sweethearts of Rhythm: The Story of the Greatest All-Girl Swing Band in the World


Sweethearts of Rhythm: The Story of the Greatest All-Girl Swing Band in the World
By Nelson, Marilyn
Illustrator Pinkney, Jerry
2009-10 - Dial Books
9780803731875 Check Our Catalog

In the 1940s, as the world was at war, a remarkable jazz band performed on the American home front. This all-female band, originating from a boarding school in the heart of Mississippi, found its way to the most famous ballrooms in the country, offering solace during the hard years of the war. Full color. …More

Robert Pattinson


Robert Pattinson
By Besel, Jennifer M.
2009-09 - Snap Books
9781429637299 Check Our Catalog

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Lebron James: Basketball Legend


Lebron James: Basketball Legend
By Worthy, Shanya
2010-01 - Gareth Stevens Publishing
9781433936371 Check Our Catalog

- 1st grade reading level provides struggling elementary and middle school students with high interest topics presented in an adult format that prevents embarrassment
- Photos of each inspiring man or woman complements information on their accomplishments
- Celebrates cultural diversity and the achievements of great African-Americans
- Lavishly illustrated
- Music titles form a part of the art and culture curriculum for specific state standards
- Sports titles on athletes that are positive role models
- Excellent for character building; teaches resilience and perseverance
- Biographical timeline in each volume
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