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• Bob the Vampire Snail

  Zuill, Andrea,

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  Bob isn't your average garden slug — he is a snail with a thirst for adventure and a tiny cape to match. Follow his hilarious quest to find the ultimate midnight snack before the sun comes up!

• Oh Dear, Look What I Got!

  Rosen, Michael, 1946-

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  A routine shopping trip for everyday items turns into a series of unexpected surprises. Instead of a carrot they got a parrot — definitely not what they wanted!

• A Spoonful of Frogs

  Lyall, Casey,

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  A witch is trying to whip up her favorite potion, but the star ingredients simply refuse to sit still on the spoon.

• Grumpy Monkey Mine!

  Lang, Suzanne

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  Jim Panzee has found the perfect treasure, but sharing it with his jungle friends is proving to be a challenge. Watch the tantrums fly and the bananas roll in this sweet, funny look at what happens when a little monkey loses his cool.

• Whooo Is Still Awake?

  Barrager, Brigette,

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  While the rest of the forest settles down for a peaceful night, one tiny owl is determined to keep the party going. This will sound familiar to caregivers

• Crick, Crack, Crow!

  Lord, Janet,

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  A crow loves to stir up trouble at a nearby farm. It's all fun and games until he come face-to-face with something bigger than him and escapes back to the nest.

• Dinos That Drive

  Levinson, Suzy,

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  What happens when prehistoric beasts get behind the wheel of massive trucks and speeding racecars? Fasten your seatbelts for this book where the traffic jams are literally giant-sized.

• Tumblebaby

  Rex, Adam,

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  A baby rolls through a series of adventures and causes chaos while snoozing through the whole thing!

• Aggie and the Ghost

  Forsythe, Matthew, 1976-

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  When Aggie moves into her house, she discovers a friendly ghost in residence. The only problem is the ghost may be too friendly and Aggie needs some space to herself. A tale of working through the bumps to becoming friends.

• Pretty Ugly

  a Toon Book

  Sedaris, David,

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  A monster who is wonderfully hideous wakes up one morning to find they have accidentally turned completely adorable. This upside-down comedy follows their hilarious, frantic attempts to get their beautifully scary face back before anyone notices.

• Upside Down Animals / by Danielle McLean ; Illustrated by Matt Hunt

  McLean, Danielle,

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  Watch monkeys swing, ducks dive and tired cats fall asleep in this interactive picture book. Flip the pages upside down to watch each animal landscape transform before your eyes!

• I Hate Everything!

  Henn, Sophy,

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  A grumpy little ghost is convinced that absolutely everything in the world is completely terrible today. Luckily, a supportive friend steps in to help them look a little closer and see if they can turn that spectacular frown upside down.

• Gifts From the Garbage Truck

  A True Story About the Things We (don't) Throw Away

  Larsen, Andrew, 1960-

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  Nelson, a sanitation worker, spends his days listening for the exciting clinks, clanks and jingles hidden inside New York City's trash. Instead of tossing everything away, he rescues thousands of discarded items to build a marvelous museum. Based on…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Evelyn Witch Gets a Pet

  Ferry, Beth,

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  Evelyn has the messy hair and bubbling potions down pat, but she is completely missing a proper spooky pet sidekick. Because she is on a budget, she can only afford a mysterious white egg and must head to the library for the perfect hatching spell.

• Thunderland

  Willis, Maggie Edkins,

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  When a big storm brings scary crashes and rumbles, one nervous little girl dives under the kitchen sink to hide. To help her face her fears, her dad treats the weather like a game and whisks her away to a cozy blanket fort known as Thunderland.

• A Fall Day for Bear

  Becker, Bonny,

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  When Mouse refuses to come out for their autumn picnic because he is sad about the falling leaves and changing seasons, it is up to Bear to save the afternoon. The usually grumpy Bear must try every silly trick in his playbook to bring a smile back…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Toes, Teeth, and Tentacles

  a Curious Counting Book

  Jenkins, Steve, 1952-2021,

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  Explore nature to find the strangest features animal evolution has to offer. From scallops hiding 200 eyes to land snails boasting 18,000 teeth, count up the bizarre appendages of earth's coolest creatures.

• Sleep Tight, Disgusting Blob

  Aaron, Huw, 1980-

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  A muddy, messy and spectacularly gooey little creature refuses to wind down for a peaceful night's sleep. It becomes a frantic bedtime routine to finally tuck this tiny monster into bed.

• Hazel the Handful

  Michalak, Jamie,

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  Follow the adorable puppy Hazel through a typical day at home, where she rules the roost.

• 1000 Books Before Kindergarten

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  Get your child ready to read by sharing books together! 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten is a nationwide challenge to read, you guessed it, 1,000 books with your little one before they start kindergarten. The library's special program for you and…Read moreRead more of this annotation