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D Is for Drool

by Danielle Ballantyne

A bedtime story that flips the monster under the bed on its head, this whimsical alphabet book is a surefire hit. Ethan’s parents have told him to try counting sheep when he can’t sleep, but he prefers counting monsters. A parade of... Read More

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189 Canaries

by Michelle Anne Schingler

Canaries are carried around the world in this informative tale with stunning illustrations. In gilded, folk art style, the early reader focuses on a miners’ canary, who revels in his days off from singing in the dark. When a bird... Read More

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Leilong the Library Bus

by Danielle Ballantyne

Leilong is a boisterous brontosaurus who just wants to fit in—especially to the town library for story time. Though he’s eager to enjoy the library with his friends, the building can’t accommodate his energy or his size, leading to... Read More

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Moose's Book Bus

by Michelle Anne Schingler

Moose lives in the woods. He’s fortunate to be able to travel into town when he wants a new book; not all of the creatures around him are so lucky. Moose hosts story time, but his home gets crowded, so he conceives of a solution to... Read More

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Moon Pops

by Danielle Ballantyne

Inspired by Korean folklore, this bedtime story uses cutout ink characters within detailed dioramas to depict a magical summer night, when it is so hot that the moon begins to melt. A quick-thinking grandmother wolf catches the drops in... Read More

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