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Author
Publisher
Boynton Bookworks
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Did you ever see noses so wonderfully round? Where else could these curly tails be found? From snuffling snouts to pleasing plumpness and fine, floppy ears, this cast of pink piglets reminds us all to celebrate what makes us unique."--
3) Scruffy
Author
Series
Puppy place. Main series volume 67
Publisher
Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Charles and Lizzie Peterson love puppies. Their family fosters these young dogs, giving them love and proper care, until they can find the perfect forever home. When Charles and Lizzy find Scruffy stuck in a fence at a scary old house, they aren't sure if she's lost or been abandoned. Either way, Scruffy has learned that smiling at humans always gets her what she wants... and soon so does the rest of the world. When she hits social media, Scruffy...
Author
Series
Adventures of Sophie Mouse volume 20
Publisher
Little Simon
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
When Sophie Mouse's brother, Winston, gets sick, she starts to envy all the attention he is getting, but when she gets sick herself, she regrets ever wishing this on herself.
Author
Publisher
Rocky Pond Books, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"A very nervous ostrich pushes past her anxiety in this funny, endearing picture book by the author/illustrator of Bodies Are Cool (co-written with her sister). When Opal the ostrich is anxious, her neck feels as wobbly as a spaghetti noodle. Her family lovingly calls this “The Noodles,” and tries their best to help. But it’s not easy to calm down when you’re a worrier like Opal—especially when you’re worrying about somebody else’s...
7) Frog can hop
Author
Publisher
Simon Spotlight
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Frog can hop. Pig likes to flop. When Frog makes a big drop, will Pig help?"--
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 4
Language
English
Description
Laura Rodríguez Colón has a plan: no matter what the grown-ups say, she will live with her parents again. Can you blame her? It's tough to make friends as the new kid at school. And while staying at her aunt's house is okay, it just isn't the same as being in her own space. So when Laura finds a puppy, it seems like fate. If she can train the puppy to become a therapy dog, then maybe she'll be allowed to visit her parents. Maybe the dog will help...
Author
Series
Must love pets volume 1
Publisher
Scholastic, Inc
Pub. Date
[2022]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 4
Language
English
Description
Pet-sitters for hire! Imaan Bashir loves dogs, but she doesn't have one. Yet. If only there were a surefire way to demonstrate her special canine connection to her mom. Then she'd be well on her way to pampering a pup of her very own. When one of Imaan's neighbors needs a last minute pet-sitter for her dog, Sir Teddy, a great idea is hatched. Imaan and her friends London and Olivia will step in as pet-sitters! Imaan's mom will be so blown away by...
10) The lost library
Author
Pub. Date
2023.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 5
Language
English
Formats
Description
"When a mysterious little free library (guarded by a large orange cat) appears overnight in the small town of Martinville, eleven-year-old Evan plucks two weathered books from its shelves, never suspecting that his life is about to change. Evan and his best friend Rafe quickly discover a link between one of the old books and a long-ago event that none of the grown-ups want to talk about. The two boys start asking questions whose answers will transform...
11) Kozo the sparrow
Author
Publisher
Clarion Books, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"A young boy recounts his friendship with a little sparrow"--
14) Mighty muddy us
Author
Publisher
Abrams Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
Elephant Enid watches out for her younger brother Ely who was born with a leg injury, and as Ely grows stronger and more confident Enid worries he no longer needs her.
15) Copydog
Author
Publisher
Abrams Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
Elsie enjoys hanging out with her younger sister Rosemont, but the one thing Rosemont does that drives her big sister mad is copy everything Elsie does.
Author
Publisher
Clever Publishing
Pub. Date
2021
Language
English
Description
Winter has descended upon Hedgehog's forest home! As he prepares his home for the chilly season, Hedgehog wonders: How does everyone else spend the season? Join Hedgehog on this colorful, brightly-illustrated journey as he visits all of his forest animal friends to make sure they're prepared for the long months ahead!
Author
Series
Plum (Matt Phelan) volume 3
Publisher
Greenwillow Books, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Pub. Date
2023.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
When raccoons invade the Athensville Zoo, it is up to Plum and his friends to save their beloved home.
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