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1) A bad case of stripes

Author

Shannon, David, 1959-

Series

Scholastic bookshelf

Summary

In order to ensure her popularity, Camilla Cream always does what is expected, until the day arrives when she no longer recognizes herself.

2) The art lesson

Author

DePaola, Tomie, 1934-2020

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Having learned to be creative in drawing pictures at home, young Tommy is dismayed when he goes to school and finds the art lesson there much more regimented.

3) Ursula upside down

Author

Tabor, Corey R

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"Ursula is a happy catfish, swimming through a shimmering river with weeds waving above and a sky full of scrumptious bugs below. Then one question turns her world upside down. Is left right? Is right wrong? Which way even is up?"--Provided by publisher.

4) My grandmother asked me to tell you she's sorry

Author

Backman, Fredrik, 1981-

Summary

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"From the author of the internationally bestselling A Man Called Ove, a charming, warmhearted novel about a young girl whose grandmother dies and leaves behind a series of letters, sending her on a journey that brings to life the world of her grandmother's fairy tales"-- Provided by publisher.

5) Chloe, instead

Author

Player, Micah

Summary

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Chloe is not what her older sister expected, but maybe that is just what makes her special and lovable.

6) Be you!

Author

Reynolds, Peter H. (Peter Hamilton), 1961-

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"Discover a joyful reminder of the ways that every child is unique and special, from the beloved creator of The Dot, Happy Dreamer, and New York Times bestseller, The Word Collector. Here, Reynolds reminds readers to "be your own work of art." To be patient, persistent, and true. Because there is one, and only one, YOU."--Amazon.

7) Your pal Mo Willems presents Leonardo the terrible monster

Author

Willems, Mo

Summary

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Leonardo is a terrible monster -- he can't seem to frighten anyone. When he discovers the perfect nervous little boy, will he scare the lunch out of him? Or will he think of something better?

8) Hard times require furious dancing: new poems

Author

Walker, Alice, 1944-

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"Though we have encountered our share of grief and troubles on this earth, we can still hold the line of beauty, form, and beat. No small accomplishment in a world as challenging as this one." - from the preface I was born to grow, alongside my garden of plants, poems like this one So writes Alice Walker in this new book of poems, poems composed over the course of one year in response to joy and sorrow both personal and global: the death of...

9) Anthem

Author

Rand, Ayn

Series

Dover thrift editions

Summary

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He lived in the dark ages of the future. In a loveless world he dared to love the woman of his choice. In an age that had lost all trace of science and civilization he had the courage to seek and find knowledge. But these were not the crimes for which he would be hunted. In a future where there is no love, no science, and everyone is equal and of one entity, one man defies the group to be his own person. That is a serious offense. Written with all...

10) My life begins!

Author

MacLachlan, Patricia

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Dubbing his new triplet sisters "the Trips," nine-year-old Jacob studies them for a science project by watching them grow and realizes they aren't just "the Trips" anymore, but individuals he has come to love

11) Pete the Cat and the new guy

Author

Dean, Kim, 1969-

Series

Pete the cat

Summary

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Pete the Cat and his animal friends welcome Gus the Platypus, who discovers his own special talent.

12) Tacky the penguin

Author

Lester, Helen

Series

Tacky volume 1

Summary

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Tacky the penguin does not fit in with his sleek and graceful companions, but his odd behavior comes in handy when hunters come with maps and traps.

13) Fancy Nancy and the posh puppy

Author

O'Connor, Jane

Series

Fancy Nancy

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Nancy wants to adopt a special puppy so that she is no longer the only fancy member of her family, but after a day of puppysitting a papillon, she realizes that being fancy is not always the most important thing.

14) The three vikings

Author

Auerbach, Adam

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On their daring trip to Valhalla, three Vikings, even the littlest, use their skills in different ways.

15) Millie Fleur's poison garden

Author

Mandin, Christy

Series

Millie Fleur

Summary

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Millie Fleur La Fae is new in Garden Glen, and she plans to plant her garden of strange and sometimes dangerous plants, but the town garden club does not approve of her and wants to tear it down.

16) It's okay to be different

Author

Parr, Todd

Summary

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Illustrations and brief text describe all kinds of differences that are "okay, " such as "It's Okay to be a different color, " "It's Okay to need some help, " "It's Okay to be adopted, " and "It's Okay to have a Different nose."