Alison McGhee
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"The state fair is in town, and now Bink and Gollie-utter opposites and best friends extraordinaire-must use teamwork and their gray matter while navigating its many wonders. Will the energetic Bink win the world's largest donut in the Whack-a-Duck game? Will the artistic Gollie wow the crowd in the talent show? As the undaunted duo steps into the mysterious tent of fortune-teller Madame Prunely, one prediction is crystal clear: this unlikely pair...
22) Bye-bye, crib
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[2008]
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English
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A big boy and his best stuffed friend seek the courage to move to a gigantic new bed.
23) So many days
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[2010]
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English
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Through rhythmic text, a parent reflects on the options and opportunities possible in a beloved child's future.
24) Song of Middle C
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[2009]
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English
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Every child who has felt the pressure of the spotlight will smile at this comical tale of bravado that turns a one-note performance into an improvisation worthy of a standing ovation.
25) Baby Be
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20231010
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English
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"As they dance, wiggle, and boogie together, fathers assure their sons that they can become anything they want and that they will always have their fathers' support."--Provided by publisher.
26) Always
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[2009]
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English
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A loyal dog promises to protect his young mistress and her home from any danger.
27) Dear Sister
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[2018]
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English
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Brother chronicles life with his frequently-annoying Sister, from the time she is born until she is ten and he leaves for college, through a series of letters and drawings.
28) Pablo and Birdy
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[2017]
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English
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Pablo, nearly ten, has many questions about his origins and how he arrived at Isla as a baby, but finding the answers may mean losing his lifetime companion, Birdy the parrot.
29) Little boy
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2008.
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English
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A father reflects on how the future depends upon all of the little things in his son's world, from his yellow drinking cup to a big cardboard box.
30) Firefly Hollow
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2014.
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English
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Because their dreams of daring adventures go against the cautious teachings of their nations, Firefly and Cricket set out on their own, find a home with kindly Vole, and together help a grieving "miniature giant" named Peter.
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[2017]
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English
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"Percy may be a small dog, but he more than makes up for it in attitude and energy. Holding tight to his precious toy ball, he makes his way to the dog park, coming across three friends along the way ... At the park, the four friends have fun running, digging, and sniffing--until a sneering, jeering squirrel dares to challenge Percy, causing him to drop his beloved toy"--Amazon.com.
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2020.
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English
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Twenty-one-year-old Mallie Williams—scrappy, headstrong, and wise beyond her years—has just landed on her feet following a tumultuous youth when the unthinkable happens: she is violently assaulted. The crime leaves her comatose, surrounded by friends and family who are hoping against hopes for a full recovery. But soon Mallie's small community finds themselves divided. The rape has left Mallie pregnant, and while some friends are convinced that...
33) World so wide
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2020.
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"Somewhere in the world, the world so far, the world so wide, someone is the youngest person alive. What will be the first sights they see? Sun and moon and sky...the love in someone's eye? From the magic of a baby's first sights and sounds to a wish for a far-off day, evocative text and gorgeous illustrations are imbued with the tenderness felt between parents and child. A perfect gift for new mothers and fathers and anyone who cherishes those unforgettable...
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2009.
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English
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A little witch wants to know what humans are actually like, so she sets out on an adventure to find out. Other stories included are: By the Light of the Halloween Moon; A Dark, Dark Tale; Georgie; The Witch in the Cherry Tree; The Three-Legged Cat; The Three Robbers; and Little Tim and the Brave Sea Captain.
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[2009]
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English
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A very brave witch: A young witch describes what she does on Halloween, her favorite holiday.
A dark, dark tale: Journeying through a dark, dark house, a black cat surprises the only inhabitant of the abandoned residence.
Three robbers: Story of three robbers who spent their loot on a castle for sad or abandoned children.
By the light of the Halloween moon: In this cumulative tale, a host of Halloween spooks, including a cat, a witch, and a ghoul,...
