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My Little Cities: New York
My Little Cities: New York
Greg Pizzoli, Jennifer Adams
In this delightful series written by BabyLit author Jennifer Adams and illustrated by kidlit darling Greg Pizzoli, each book showcases a different city with lighthearted baby-appropriate text and ridiculously charming illustrations. Take a whirlwind tour of the Big Apple: cheer with the roaring crowds at Yankee Stadium, chug along peacefully on the Staten Island Ferry, wonder at the bright lights of Times Square, and say good night to the famous New York City skyline.

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Flora and the Chicks: A Counting Book by Molly Idle
Flora and the Chicks
Molly Idle
Inspired by the main character of the Caldecott Honor book Flora and the Flamingo, this new series of board books is perfect for the very youngest Flora fans. When a nest of eggs begins to hatch, how will Flora ever keep up with so many chicks? Featuring fold-out pages and Molly Idle's graceful artwork, this adorable counting book will delight young children as they master new words and concepts.

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Daddy Dreams
Daddy Dreams
Anne Gutman, Georg Hallensleben
Animal daddies love keeping their babies beside them, even when they're asleep! See how different animal dads sleep and dream, including a lion, turtle, bat, horse, and more, in this sweet celebration of a father's love. No matter how Zs are caught, the daddy's little one is never far away.

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You and Me, Me and You
You and Me, Me and You
Miguel Tanco
The wonder of being a dad is on display in this touching tribute to fathers. After all, the connection between a father and child yields a lifetime of learning and love. In You and Me, Me and You, that special bond is honored through poignant, tenderly rendered illustrated vignettes: a father and son walk together, discuss life amid a city's bustle, play, and, perhaps most profoundly, grow, side by side. Bright pops of Pantone yellow infuse each spread with joy, and a cloth spine adds an irresistible specialness. At once a treasured Father's Day gift and a year-round "I love you," parents and children will delight in this celebration of a supremely meaningful relationship.

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My Little Cities: London
My Little Cities: London
Greg Pizzoli, Jennifer Adams
In this delightful series written by BabyLit author Jennifer Adams and illustrated by kidlit darling Greg Pizzoli, each book showcases a different city with lighthearted baby-appropriate text and ridiculously charming illustrations. Cross the pond and explore the city on the Thames: feed the pigeons in Trafalgar Square, watch the changing of the guard at Buckingham Palace, marvel at the spinning lights of the London Eye, and say good night to London's landmark skyline.

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Mommy Snuggles
Mommy Snuggles
Georg Hallensleben, Anne Gutman
How does a mother show her love? By bringing her baby everywhere! In this touching tribute to a mother's love, tigers, kangaroos, otters, penguins, and more keep their young close no matter where they go.

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A Cat Named Swan
A Cat Named Swan
Holly Hobbie
Discover this beautiful pet-adoption story from Holly Hobbie, the creator of the bestselling Toot & Puddle series and one of the most treasured children’s illustrators of all time.   Beloved author-illustrator Holly Hobbie presents the story of a rescue cat’s adoption, the paradise he finds, and the transformative joy he brings to his new family. Holly Hobbie’s intricate watercolors evoke the small kitten’s hardscrabble life as powerfully as they do his blissful one. This story tugs the heartstrings and is a testament to the importance of pet adoption and the powerful ways that pets connect with their people.

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The Fox Wish
The Fox Wish
Komako Sakai, Kimiko Aman
This charming story follows two children who go looking for their jump rope and discover that a group of foxes have claimed it as an answer to their wish. With beautiful, classic illustrations and lyrical text, here is a subtle, sensitive piece of magic that proves to sisters, brothers, and foxes alike that the trusted familiar often lives right next to the truly extraordinary—if only you have the eyes to see it.

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A Funny Thing Happened at the Museum . . .
A Funny Thing Happened at the Museum
Benjamin Chaud, Davide Cali
There's more to this museum than meets the eye! This is the wonderfully wacky world of celebrated international author-illustrator team Davide Cali and Benjamin Chaud, the duo behind Junior Library Guild selections I Didn't Do My Homework Because . . . , The Truth About My Unbelievable Summer . . . , and A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to School . . . . Notoriously (and delightfully) unreliable narrator Henry is late to a museum where his class is spending the day. But he has a plan: He'll just catch up in one of the exhibits. That's not possible in these halls! With volcanoes erupting, dinosaurs charging, and secret stairwells lurking, reuniting with his classmates becomes a quest of outrageous proportions. Young readers will revel in this entertaining book's over-the-top antics.

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Animal Friends: Barnyard Jamboree!
Animal Friends: Barnyard Jamboree!
Junzo Terada
With Junzo Terada's adorable Animal Friends, every day is a party! Farm animals gather their bandmates at the barn to jig and jive until they feel alive. After all, celebrations are better when we're all together!With a new animal friend peeking out from each shaped, layered page, this innovative board book is full of guessing game fun. Culminating in a flap fiesta on the final spread, the animal friends exchange instruments and swim toys, modeling both sharing and community for young readers. Featuring lovable animal friends who know that the best things in life are shared, this smart board book is perfect for interactive reading and playtime fun!

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