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	Junie B., First Grader: Boo . . . And I MEAN it Written by Barbara Park lllustrated by Denise Brunkus Halloween with Junie B. has got to be a scream! Get ready for a "Halloweenie" adventure with the world's funniest first grader! Discover more great Halloween books! Buy this Book How Many Seeds in a Pumpkin Written by Margaret McNamara Illustrated by G. Brian Karas How many seeds in a pumpkin?" Mr. Tiffin asks his class as they gather around the big, medium, and small pumpkins on his desk. "There's quite a lot to learn about pumpkins in this book, which even a math-phobe can love, plus there's kids working together and having their minds opened once their assumptions are trounced. Karas' stylized illustrations capture the fun of an engaging, hands-on classroom project." —San Francisco Chronicle Download Charlie's Pumpkin Fact Sheet Buy this Book The Jewel Box Ballerinas Written by Monique de Varennes Illustrated by Ana Juan I'll take two!" That's what Bibi Branchflower says about everything. She has two houses, two hats (exactly alike), and two silly dogs. But she doesn't have a single friend. When she comes across a beautiful jewel box, of course she wants two of them. "A lovely story to share in which greed is mightily vanquished by joie de vivre." --Kirkus Reviews Buy this Book Ginger Bear Written by Mini Grey Any child who loves cookies will enjoy this inventive tale of Ginger Bear, a cookie in the shape of a bear, who sets out to avoid being eaten. As she did with Traction Man Is Here! and The Adventures of the Dish and the Spoon, Mini Grey has created a totally original book that is fun to read and fun to look at. "Cleverly designed, inventively enacted. . .." —Kirkus Reviews, Starred Get a Special Recipe Card from Ginger Bear Buy this Book Big Book of the Berenstain Bears Written by Stan Berenstain and Jan Berenstain The Berenstain Bears' First Time Books are all about new experiences children encounter in their early years. With good-natured wisdom, love, and gentle humor, these books ease the way for kids - and their parents - through these first times. Read More about this Book Send a Max and Pinky e-card to your best bud today! ********* View a Video Book Trailer for Squirelly Gray by James Kochalka! Photo © James Kochalka Meet James Kochalka, author of Squirrelly Gray. Click here for age-appropriate recommendations on our bestselling pre-school, chapter, and middle-grade book series! For a full list of book recommendations try Search by Theme!
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