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George and Martha

George and Martha

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Five additional stories about the friendship between two hippos: “The Box,” “The High Board,” “The Trick,” “The Job,” “The Book.” “Marshall’s new collection of stories about the hippo friends sparkles with the warm feeling that bind George and Martha inseparably.”

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Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing

Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing

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Millions of fans young and old have been entertained by the quick wit of Peter Hatcher, the hilarious antics of mischievous Fudge, and the unbreakable confidence of know-it-all Sheila Tubman in Judy Blume’s five Fudge books. And now, Puffin Books honors forty years of the book that started it all, Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing, with a special edition—featuring a new introduction from Judy—to celebrate this perennial...

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A Light in the Attic

A Light in the Attic

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Here in the attic of Shel Silverstein you will find Backward Bill, Sour Face Ann, the Meehoo with an Exactlywatt, and the Polar Bear in the Frigidaire. You will talk with Broiled Face, and find out what happens when Somebody steals your knees, you get caught by the Quick-Digesting Gink, a Mountain snores, and They Put a Brassiere on the Camel.

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Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse

Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse

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Lilly loves everything about school, especially her cool teacher, Mr. Slinger. But when Lilly brings her purple plastic purse and its treasures to school and can’t wait until sharing time, Mr. Slinger confiscates her prized possessions. Lilly’s fury leads to revenge and then to remorse and she sets out to make amends.

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Anna Hibiscus

Anna Hibiscus

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Anna Hibiscus lives in Africa. Amazing Africa. She lives with her whole family in a wonderful house. There is always somebody to laugh or play with. She loves to splash in the sea with her cousins and have parties with her aunties. But more than anything else in the world, Anna Hibiscus would love to see snow.

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The Invention of Hugo Cabret

The Invention of Hugo Cabret

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Caldecott Honor artist Brian Selznick’s lavishly illustrated debut novel is a cinematic tour de force not to be missed! ORPHAN, CLOCK KEEPER, AND THIEF, Hugo lives in the walls of a busy Paris train station, where his survival depends on secrets and anonymity. But when his world suddenly interlocks with an eccentric, bookish girl and a bitter old man who runs a toy booth in the station, Hugo’s undercover life, and his most precious secret, are put in...

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