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Kids Books

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I grew up with a mom who loves to read to us. This grew to me loving books and I hope to pass my love of reading on to my own kids one day.
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This trusted storybook collection teaches children: How to be respectful, kind, be patient with others, and more The importance of loving your neighbor and making right choices How to find ways to bring God’s goodness wherever they go Age appropriat...
Berenstain Bears Values & Virtues Treasury
 
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Little Betsy will learn that happiness is made up of simple things in life, both small and big. With the help of the magic stone, she will begin to feel gratitude for her parents, friends, and toys. But what happens when little Betsy forgets to use t...
Gratitude is My Superpower: A Children's Book
 
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“For farming and ranching isn't just for the boys. Girls can plow fields and make plenty of noise” Follow five county girls who love being helpers on farms and ranches. Illustrating that girls are capable and have a place in agriculture.
Girls Can Ag
 
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Bilingual Spanish/English baby book
Indestructibles: Baby, Let's Eat! (Bilingual)
 
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Explore the great outdoors and fuel your child’s love for learning
The Outdoor Scientist: Observing Nature
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Teaching children emotional well-being and how to be a good friend
Selfish Crocodile Anniversary Edition
 
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Who doesn’t love Ms. Rachel
Ms. Rachel: 100 First Words (Board Book)
 
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Mack the yak has a hard time fitting in with the other yaks in his herd because he can't speak or hear their stories. He feels even more left out because he doesn't know how to explain it. Then one day, the herd comes up with a creative solution. Fro...
The Silent Words of Yakety Mack - Feelings Book
 
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Thor board book is perfect for bedtime reading!
Jane Yolen: How Do Dinosaurs Say Good Night? (Board Book)
 
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For the Bluey lovers
PENGUIN YOUNG READERS LIC: Bluey: Little Library 4-Book Box Set (Hardcover)
 
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This storybook collection features 7 classic Eric Carle stories in 1 great book!
Eric Carle: The Very Hungry Caterpillar's Storybook Collection (Walmart Exclusive) (Hardcover)
 
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This book features a rhythmic alphabet rhyme that is a classic addition to any library.
Bill Martin: Chicka Chicka Boom Boom (Board Book)
 
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Join Cookie Monster as he looks for more cookies! And meet Sesame Street friends along the way. Luckily, Cookie Monster won't be hungry for long -- someone on Sesame Street has yummy treats to share!
Indestructibles: Sesame Street: Cookie Monster Finds a Snack - (Paperback)
 
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Put on your overalls and have a stroll Around The Farm in this amazing sound book! Your little one can press 30 different sound buttons while they read to bring the amazing art stylings of Eric Carle to life!
World of Eric Carle Around the Farm 30 Animal Sound (Hardcover)
 
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A fun addition to any library
You're My Little Sunshine - by Natalie Marshal (Board Book)
 
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This is one of my favorite kids books
Jamberry - by Bruce Degen (Board Book)
 
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Touch and feel book for the young learners
Never Touch a Porcupine! - by Stuart Lynch (Board Book)
 
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Curious George joins his friend Mei and her family as they prepare for and celebrate Chinese New Year! From cleaning house and finding red clothes to wear, to hanging decorations and enjoying a family feast, to fireworks and a dragon dance, George an...
It's Chinese New Year, Curious George! Tabbed Board Book - by Maria Wen Adcock, H A Rey (Board Book)
 
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Love knows no bounds in this tender tribute to the depths of family love. This book extends the saying, "I'll love you till the cows come home" to the humorous extreme and is filled with warm, funny art and rhythmic, romping text.
I'll Love You Till the Cows Come Home Board Book - by Kathryn Cristaldi
 
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For your little dinosaur lover
First 100: First 100 Dinosaurs - by Roger Priddy (Board Book)
 
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Learn more about nature with your children
Foraging with Kids: 52 Edibles to Enjoy
 
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Learn or teach Spanish/English
Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?
 
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Get to know the hardest worker on the ranch. Ruby's personality is one you won't forget, you might just know a ranch dog like her.
Ruby The Ranch Dog
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There was an old lady who swallowed a cake. I don't know why she swallowed a cake. It was a mistake! The Old Lady has swallowed a cake, and a candle, and a sign, and some balloons, and a hat, and some gifts. Can you guess why?
Lucille Colandro: There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Birthday Cake (Board Book)
 
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He never learned to tie his shoes or do his own laundry, but he became a brilliant and beloved mathematician.
The Boy Who Loved Math : The Improbable Life of Paul Erdos (Hardcover)
 
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This beautiful, elegantly designed reference details all of the known spells cast in the Harry Potter films, books, video games and card games, as well as official Harry Potter spinoffs, such as "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them."
Unofficial Ultimate Harry Potter Spellbook : A Complete Reference Guide To Every Spell In The Wizarding - By Media Lab Books ( Hardcover )
 
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I love Gilmore Girls
Gilmore Girls: A Stars Hollow Celebration! (Funko Pop!) - (Little Golden Book) by Lauren Clauss (Hardcover)
 
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Read rhymes and search for hidden things in 7 playful scenes. Then flip to the end of the book for bonus Look and Find challenges! Concepts includes letter shapes and counting.
Little My First Look and Find - Baby Eintsein (Board Book)
 
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A mother mouse teaches her child an important lesson: "Little seeds of kindness, planted all day through, grow in hearts like flowers, all because of you!"
Planting Seeds Of Kindness - By Rose Bunting ( Board Book )
 
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The Love in my Heart is a gorgeously illustrated new picture book that describes the love shared between a parent and child. The beautiful images and scenes presented bring the message alive and help to reinforce the love every parent has for their c...
Love in My Heart (Board Book) (Tim Bugbird)
 
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A poetic text encourages girls to reach higher, dream bigger, and approach the world with their hearts wide open. This love letter to little girls was inspired by Hilary Duff's own experience as a mother as she considered all the ways her daughter ha...
My Little Brave Girl - by Hilary Duff (Hardcover)
 
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Help your child learn to tap into their inner strength and resilience when challenges arise. I Can Do Hard Things introduces children to the practice of using mindful affirmations for support and encouragement when they need it. It is a vivid and em...
I Can Do Hard Things: Affirmations for Kids
 
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This is a sweet story about Mommy and Daddy hamster and their little girl, Lola. Lola has an important thing to say but when can she say it and to whom? What does she do?
I Love You So Much by Carl Norac Read Aloud Book for Kids
 
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A fun little Spring Easter book read aloud
Little Bunny’s Easter Surprise by Tara Doyle Read Aloud Book for Kids
 
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Learn about being helpful
Let’s Talk About Being Helpful by Joy Berry Read Aloud
 
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A little girl provides instructions for properly babysitting one's grandmother, such as taking trips to the park and singing duets.
How to Babysit a Grandma|Hardcover
 
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When Kiniro, a young mermaid, comes upon a gorgeous house made of seashells and coral, she is so curious that she goes inside. She’s thrilled to find a just-right breakfast, pretty little chair, and, best of all, a comfy bed that rocks in the current...
The Mermaid|Hardcover
 
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The story of Cinderella is transported to snowy Russia in Jan Brett's lavish style.
Cinders: A Chicken Cinderella|Hardcover
 
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I remember my mom reading me Harry The Dirty Dog as a kid and loving it!
Harry The Dirty Dog by Gene Zion Read Aloud
 
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Jan Brett Beauty and the Beast
Beauty and the Beast
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From fennec foxes with their giant ears to the wily, nimble red foxes, get ready to celebrate the many different types of foxes in baby's first introduction to these fascinating creatures.
If I Were a Fox
 
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Ollie the octopus has a lot of feelings and he struggles to understand them. One especially busy, emotional day, Ollie becomes overwhelmed by all of his feelings. But with the help of his good friend, Stella the starfish, Ollie is reassured and able ...
Ollie Feels Fine: Emotions Books for Toddlers 1-3

Chapter books

 
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We read this in 4th grade and it was one of my favorite books!
Where the Red Fern Grows|Paperback
 
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This was one of my favorite books I read as a kid!
The Giver|Paperback
 
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The unforgettable story of the power of companionship, especially when that companion is a dog. India’s fish-out-of-water personality meets its match in Winn Dixie, a dog who inspires her to be bold, be confident, and be herself.
Because of Winn-Dixie (Reissue)|Paperback
 
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Through the door and into the sprawling fantastical world of Narnia, full of satyrs, talking beavers, and umbrellas of questionable origins.
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (Chronicles of Narnia Series #2)|Paperback
 
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In a future where the Population Police enforce the law limiting a family to only two children, Luke, an illegal third child, has lived all his twelve years in isolation and fear on his family's farm in this start to the Shadow Children series
Among the Hidden (Shadow Children Series #1)|Paperback
 
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This was one of my favorite series!
The Shadow Children, the Complete Series (Boxed Set): Among the Hidden; Among the Impostors; Among the Betrayed; Among the Barons; Among the Brave; Among the Enemy; Among the Free|Paperback
 
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A wonderful journey that dissects the relationship between nature and technology
The Wild Robot (Wild Robot Series #1)|Paperback
 
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The Boxcar Children books were one of my favorites
The Boxcar Children Mysteries Boxed Set Books 1-12 - by Gertrude Chandler Warner (Mixed Media Product)

Educational

 
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Filled with fun facts and 100 full-color, beautiful, and scientifically accurate illustrations, this nature guide will inspire kids to go outdoors and discover the natural wonders of the Pacific Northwest.
Curious Kids Nature Guide: Pacific NW Outdoors