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Fancy Nancy
Series: Fancy Nancy
by Jane O'Connor Illustrated by Robin Preiss Glasser
Meet Nancy, who believes that more is ALWAYS better when it comes to being fancy. From the top of her tiara down to her sparkly studded shoes, Nancy is determined to teach her family a thing or two about being fancy.
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A Princess, A Pirate, and One Wild Brother
by Cornelia Funke

Featuring three classic storybooks by bestselling author Cornelia Funke and acclaimed illustrator Kerstin Meyer.

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Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Tale
by Mo Willems

Trixie, Daddy, and Knuffle Bunny take a trip to the neighborhood Laundromat.

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The Rabbit and the Turtle: Aesop's Fables Retold and Illustrated by Eric Carle
by Eric Carle Illustrated by Eric Carle

Eric Carle brings to life Aesop's fables with his gorgeous illustrations and charming retelling of the classic stories. Designed to engage and delight readers of all ages, this collection contains some of Aesop's most timeless tales.

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David Smells!
by David Shannon
Hey! What's that smell?! Join David as he discovers the five senses: touch, hear, see, smell, and taste. From petting the dog to banging on a drum, David knows how to have a good time. But he also knows that there's nothing better than playing a game with Mama at the end of a busy and exciting day.
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How Do Dinosaurs Play with Their Friends?
by Jane Yolen Illustrated by Mark Teague

What if a dinosaur's friends come to play? Does he mope, does he pout if he can't get his way? Does he hide all his dump trucks, refusing to share? Does he throw his friends' coloring books up in the air? Time and time again, children are told to play nice.

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I SPY A to Z
by Jean Marzollo

Easy-to-read riddles by Jean Marzollo are paired with forty-six object-filled photographs by Walter Wick to create I SPY A to Z, the most engaging alphabet book ever!

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