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ages 4
to 7
/ grades K
to 2
Gargantua (Jr!)
Before Gargantua Junior was born, Mom had a reputation for being a little wild. Now Junior wants to help her repair damage and protect the Earth!
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The Bad Chair
A fresh and funny picture book about feeling left out and the power of friendship, from the author and illustrator of A Year Without Mom.
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ages 3
to 6
/ grades P
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Boobies
A cheeky celebration of boobies — the blue-footed avian sort and the more familiar kind that we find on our own bodies.
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West Coast Wild Baby Animals
Meet the wild baby animals of the Pacific west coast!
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The Zombie Prince
An empowering story about how friendship and imagination can help overcome bullying, illustrated by Governor’s General Award–winner Luc Melanson.
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Tug
A lively look at the journey of a West Coast tugboat towing a log boom, as seen through the eyes of a young boy.
