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Emeraldalicious
by Victoria Kann
Emeraldalicious
Ages 4-8
When Pinkalicious and Peter decide to visit their favorite park, . . . more
Llama Llama and the Bully Goat
by Anna Dewdney
Llama Llama and the Bully Goat
Ages 3-5
Llama Llama likes to sing.Gilroy laughs at everything.Llama sings out . . . more
Pete The Cat: The Wheels on the Bus
by James Dean
Pete The Cat: The Wheels on the Bus
Ages 4-8
#1 New York Times bestselling artist James Dean makes Pete . . . more
Sofia The First: The Floating Palace
by Catherine Hapka
Sofia The First: The Floating Palace
Illustrated by: Grace Lee
Ages 3-6
During her family vacation on a floating palace, Sofia befriends . . . more
The Day The Crayons Quit
by Drew Daywalt
The Day The Crayons Quit
Illustrated by: Oliver Jeffers
Ages 3-7
Crayons have feelings, too, in this funny back-to-school story illustrated . . . more

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