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Anderson, Derek Story County : Here We Come A farmer and his animal friends -- Dog, Pig, Chicken, and Miss Cow -- join forces to build a farm that they can all enjoy. Easy Picture Book | |
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Bauer, Marion Dane Dinosaur Thunder Brannon is afraid of thunder until his older brother compares thunder to one of Brannon's favorite subjects -- dinosaurs. Easy Picture Book | |
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Bazil, Susie -- and Minnesota Illustrator Shawn McCann The Sick Bug Goes to School The Sick Bug has his sights set on an elementary school classroom where he and his bug friends hope to take advantage of some ideal germ-spreading opportunities. Will one observant student and his clever teacher be able to foil the Sick Bug's plans to spread? Easy Picture Book | |
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Bowen, Betsy. Tracks in the Wild A track is more than just a footprint. Each track tells a story. As you follow the marks an animal left behind, you get to know it: where it goes, what it likes to eat, when it runs, and why. Every set of tracks is unique, as each animal's life is different from every other's. This richly illustrated book introduces young readers to the tracks and the ways of life of thirteen different animals from the Minnesota North Woods. Children's Nonfiction Book | |
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Buzzeo, Toni -- and Minnesota Illustrator Mike Wohnoutka Stay Close to Mama A curious baby giraffe keeps wandering away from his mother to explore the interesting sights and smells that surround them. Includes a note on giraffes. Easy Picture Book | |
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Carlson, Nancy L. Sit Still At school, at home, on the bus, or in a restaurant - no matter how hard he tries, Patrick just can't sit still. So what's a kid with a lot of energy supposed to do? His teacher and the doctor may not have the answer, but Patrick's mom has several ideas... Easy Picture Book | |
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Casanova, Mary One-Dog Canoe A girl and her dog set out in their canoe one morning, and are joined by a series of animals, large and small. Minnesota Book Award Finalist. Easy Picture Book CASANOVA | |
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Casanova, Mary Some Cat Violet has always imagined ruling a kingdom with sharp claws and velvet paws, so when she is adopted and goes to live with two dogs, she immediately takes over with a Meowww! Hisssss! and Spat! Poor George and Zippity try to befriend Violet, but they get nowhere. One afternoon, while her new family is out fishing, Violet is awakened by some stray dogs who chase poor Violet into a corner. What will happen to Violet? Easy Picture Book | |
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Chall, Marsha Wilson A Secret Keeps A child travels from his urban home to his grandparents' farm, where a secret surprise awaits at the end of a long weekend. Easy Picture Book | |
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Chrustowski, Rick Turtle Crossing Five years after a female painted turtle hatches from her shell, she is ready to lay eggs of her own. This is a dangerous task because there is a road between her and the perfect nesting site. She starts to cross, but a huge car is hurtling her way. It stops just in time, and the kind people help her to safety. So the next time you see a Turtle Crossing sign, keep your eyes open-- if you're lucky you just might see a painted turtle on her way to make a nest. Easy Nonfiction Book | |
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Clark, Karen Henry Sweet Moon Baby The smiling moon watches over a baby girl in China whose parents love her but cannot take care of her. At the same time, it guides a childless couple that lives far away, to the daughter for whom they yearn. Easy Picture Book | |
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Current, Emrys Looking for Lucy Lucy is Grandma's kitty cat. We just love to play with her, but she is always hiding. Grandma says she is skitterish! Come help us as we explore Grandma's farm. Easy Picture Book | |
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Frisch, Aaron A Night On the Range As he camps overnight in the backyard, an aspiring young cowboy with a healthy imagination spends his first night "on the range." Minnesota Book Award Finalist. Easy Picture Book | |
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Glaser, Linda. Hannah's Way It's 1938 and Hannah and her Jewish Orthodox parents have just moved to northern Minnesota. Not only is she the new girl in school, but she is also the only Jewish girl in the whole school. When her teacher tells everyone about an upcoming class picnic, Hannah knows she will not be able to go. Can Hannah solve this problem and go to the picnic? Easy Picture Book | |
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Griffin, Molly Beth Loon Baby A baby loon, afraid that his mother will not return, sets out on his own to find his way across a stormy lake to their home in the great north woods. Easy Picture Book | |
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Hall, Michael Perfect Square A perfect square that is perfectly happy is torn into pieces, punched with holes, crumpled, and otherwise changed. As each transformation happens, the square finds that it can be something new, and just as happy. Easy Picture Book | |
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Hanson, Warren The Sea of Sleep This soothing story takes the reader on a bedtime journey across a peaceful and beautiful sea to sleep. Easy Picture Book | |
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Johnson, Lindsay Lee Ten Moonstruck Piglets On the night of the full moon, ten piglets go out adventuring while their mother is fast asleep. Easy Picture Book | |
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Kinsey-Warnock, Natalie -- and Minnesota Illustrator Leslie W. Bowman The Fiddler of the Northern Lights Henry and Grandpa go in search of the fiddler whose music makes the Northern Lights dance. Illustrator is Minnesotan Leslie W. Bowman. Minnesota Book Award Finalist. Easy Picture Book KINSEY-WA | |
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Kirk, Katie Eli No Eli is an adorable dog who likes to get into trouble. When he eats too much, chases squirrels, or hogs the bed, his family yells, "Eli, no!" Easy Picture Book | |
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