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Best of 2018 List Contest Best of 2018 List Contest

Create your best of 2018 list using the library's catalog and be entered to win a drawing for a $50 Schuler Books gift card.
Create your best of 2018 list using the library's catalog and be entered to win a drawing for a $50 Schuler Books gift card.
Mary Poppins Returns starring Emily Blunt and Lin Manuel Miranda
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Mary Poppins Returns Special Showing at… Mary Poppins Returns Special Showing at…

Dec 22nd | 8:30am - 11:30am
East Lansing Public Library
Need a break from the holiday rush? Join us at NCG Cinemas at Eastwood for a special showing of "Mary Poppins Returns".
Need a break from the holiday rush? Join us at NCG Cinemas at Eastwood for a special showing of "Mary Poppins Returns".
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Remembering Spongebob creator, Stephen… Remembering Spongebob creator, Stephen…

recommended by alaude
A list in memory of Spongebob Squarepants creator, Stephen Hillenburg (1961-2018).
A list in memory of Spongebob Squarepants creator, Stephen Hillenburg (1961-2018).
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Penpals Penpals

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December is Letter Writing Month! Get inspired to write to a friend with these kids reads.
December is Letter Writing Month! Get inspired to write to a friend with these kids reads.
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Miss Eva's Favorite Picture Books of... Miss Eva's Favorite Picture Books of...

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Some of my absolute favorite picture books from this year.
Some of my absolute favorite picture books from this year.
The Dragon With a Chocolate Heart, The Girl With a Dragon Heart by Stephanie Burgis
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Author of the Month: Stephanie Burgis Author of the Month: Stephanie Burgis

By Alaude
When author Stephanie Burgis released her debut book, Kat, Incorrigible in 2011, we were thrilled to finally see a children's fantasy set...
When author Stephanie Burgis released her debut book, Kat, Incorrigible in 2011, we were thrilled to finally see a children's fantasy set...
Read Along titles from hoopla including Dreamers, The New Libearian and Quack to School
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Read Along Titles From hoopla Read Along Titles From hoopla

When you are raising a reader you need every helpful tool you can find. Read along videos and books are a great way to encourage reading.
When you are raising a reader you need every helpful tool you can find. Read along videos and books are a great way to encourage reading.
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Turkey Day Titles Turkey Day Titles

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Thanksgiving favorites for the whole family.
Thanksgiving favorites for the whole family.
Miss Eva's Top Three Children's books chosen by children's librarian Eva Weihl
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Miss Eva's Top Three: November 2018 Miss Eva's Top Three: November 2018

By Eva
Welcome to Miss Eva's Top Three! Each month I'll be picking out items from three different areas of the children's section to feature…
Welcome to Miss Eva's Top Three! Each month I'll be picking out items from three different areas of the children's section to feature...
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5 Finds Kids: November 2018 5 Finds Kids: November 2018

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Our top five books of the month for kids.
Our top five books of the month for kids.
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Giving Thanks Giving Thanks

recommended by EvaELPL
Books about giving thanks and gratitude for children.
Books about giving thanks and gratitude for children.
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Children's Books By and About Native… Children's Books By and About Native…

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Celebrate Native American History Month with titles from the March 2017 Social Justice Reading Group and the topic of indigenous and Native…
Celebrate Native American History Month with titles from the March 2017 Social Justice Reading Group and the topic of indigenous and Native…
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Throwback Kids Movies Throwback Kids Movies

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Celebrate East Lansing Film Festival with some of these great classic movies for kids and families!
Celebrate East Lansing Film Festival with some of these great classic movies for kids and families!
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Día de los Muertos Día de los Muertos

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Day of the Dead, a celebration to honor friends and family members who have passed away, begins on October 31st. Learn more about Día de…
Day of the Dead, a celebration to honor friends and family members who have passed away, begins on October 31st. Learn more about Día de…
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Reserve the Maker Studio For Events Reserve the Maker Studio For Events

By Lauren
Did you know you can reserve the library's Maker Studio for events, classes and more?  We regularly host girl scout and boy scout troops,...
Did you know you can reserve the library's Maker Studio for events, classes and more?  We regularly host girl scout and boy scout troops,...
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PBS Parents favorite Children's Books… PBS Parents favorite Children's Books…

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Brought to you by Adventures in Learning, in celebration of Friends of Libraries Week
Brought to you by Adventures in Learning, in celebration of Friends of Libraries Week
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Happy Halloween! Happy Halloween!

recommended by EvaELPL
Kid-friendly titles to get you ready for Halloween!
Kid-friendly titles to get you ready for Halloween!
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Reading Buddies - Wednesdays and… Reading Buddies - Wednesdays and…

By Lauren
Is your child struggling with reading? Or maybe they are an enthusiastic reader and just need more read-aloud practice with a patient…
Is your child struggling with reading? Or maybe they are an enthusiastic reader and just need more read-aloud practice with a patient…
Miss Eva's Top Three Children's books chosen by children's librarian Eva Weihl
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Miss Eva's Top Three: October 2018 Miss Eva's Top Three: October 2018

By Eva
Welcome to Miss Eva's Top Three! Each month I'll be picking out items from three different areas of the children's section to feature…
Welcome to Miss Eva's Top Three! Each month I'll be picking out items from three different areas of the children's section to feature...
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Happy Halloween Happy Halloween

recommended by EvaELPL
Kid-friendly titles to get you ready for Halloween!
Kid-friendly titles to get you ready for Halloween!

New Books for Kids

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Fantastic Beasts
Fantastic Beasts
Rowling, J. K.
Splatoon
Splatoon
Hinodeya, Sankichi
Love, Z
Love, Z
Sima, Jessie
Twinkle
Twinkle
Holabird, Katharine
The Squirrel Manifesto
The Squirrel Manifesto
Edelman, Ric
Horse Meets Dog
Horse Meets Dog
Kalan, Elliott
Isle of You
Isle of You
LaRochelle, David
Wundersmith
Wundersmith
Townsend, Jessica
Mighty Truck
Mighty Truck
Barton, Chris
Louise and the Class Pet
Louise and the Class Pet
Driscoll, Laura
Race for your Life, Charlie Brown!
Race for your Life, Charlie Brown!
Schulz, Mark
The Vast Wonder of the World
The Vast Wonder of the World
Mangal, M©♭lina
Teach your Giraffe to Ski
Teach your Giraffe to Ski
Elbee, Viviane
Cracks in the Cone
Cracks in the Cone
Simon, Coco
Poe Won't Go
Poe Won't Go
DiPucchio, Kelly
Elbow Grease
Elbow Grease
Cena, John
Better You Than Me
Better You Than Me
Brody, Jessica
Even Superheroes Make Mistakes
Even Superheroes Make Mistakes
Becker, Shelly
Mary Poppins Returns
Mary Poppins Returns
McCullough, Kathy
The Complete Cookbook for Young Chefs
The Complete Cookbook for Young Chefs
America's Test Kitchen (COR)

Events for Kids

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Paint a Piggy Bank Paint a Piggy Bank

Dec 29th | 12:00pm - 1:00pm
East Lansing Public Library
The perfect New Year's Resolution! Paint a piggy bank and start saving. Ages 5 and up are welcome.…
The perfect New Year's Resolution! Paint a piggy bank and start saving. Ages 5 and up are welcome.…
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Movie Sing-Along: Frozen Movie Sing-Along: Frozen

Dec 28th | 3:00pm - 5:00pm
East Lansing Public Library
Fun for the whole family! Come watch the movie Frozen and sing along to the award…
Fun for the whole family! Come watch the movie Frozen and sing along to the award…
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Drop in Winter Craft Drop in Winter Craft

Dec 27th | 10:30am - 12:00pm
East Lansing Public Library
Stop in anytime between 10:30 and noon and make a winter themed craft! A fun addition to visiting the library…
Stop in anytime between 10:30 and noon and make a winter themed craft! A fun addition to visiting the library…
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Books & Bagels Books & Bagels

Dec 22nd | 1:00pm - 2:00pm
East Lansing Public Library
Join us at Books & Bagels, our book discussion group for 4th through 6th graders. Every month we meet with friends to discuss the title of…
Join us at Books & Bagels, our book discussion group for 4th through 6th graders. Every month we meet with friends to discuss the title of…
Mary Poppins Returns starring Emily Blunt and Lin Manuel Miranda
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Mary Poppins Returns Special Showing at… Mary Poppins Returns Special Showing at…

Dec 22nd | 8:30am - 11:30am
East Lansing Public Library
Need a break from the holiday rush? Join us at NCG Cinemas at Eastwood for a special showing of "Mary Poppins Returns".
Need a break from the holiday rush? Join us at NCG Cinemas at Eastwood for a special showing of "Mary Poppins Returns".
Storytime at the Lake Lansing Biggby coffee shop
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Storytime at Biggby Storytime at Biggby

Dec 19th | 10:30am - 11:30am
Biggby
Storytime at Biggby Coffee on the corner of Abbot and Lake Lansing. Join us for stories, songs, fun, and coffee! No fee, all are welcome!
Storytime at Biggby Coffee on the corner of Abbot and Lake Lansing. Join us for stories, songs, fun, and coffee! No fee, all are welcome!
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Gingerbread Houses Gingerbread Houses

Dec 17th | 6:00pm - 7:00pm
East Lansing Public Library
Families with young children, join us in our maker space to build your own festive (and delicious) "gingerbread" house out of frosting,...
Families with young children, join us in our maker space to build your own festive (and delicious) "gingerbread" house out of frosting,...
Social Justice Reading Group
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Social Justice Reading Group Social Justice Reading Group

Dec 15th | 10:30am - 12:00pm
East Lansing Public Library
Our monthly Social Justice Reading Group is aimed at youth ages 4 to 11 (preschool to fifth grade). The reading group is designed to…
Our monthly Social Justice Reading Group is aimed at youth ages 4 to 11 (preschool to fifth grade). The reading group is designed to…
Bookworms at the Broad Museum for ages 2 to 5
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Bookworms at the Broad Bookworms at the Broad

Dec 5th | 10:00am - 11:00am
Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum
The first Wednesday of every month from 10 - 11 am.East Lansing Public Library and the Broad Art Museum are teaming up to bring you…
The first Wednesday of every month from 10 - 11 am.East Lansing Public Library and the Broad Art Museum are teaming up to bring you…
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Reading Buddies - Wednesdays and… Reading Buddies - Wednesdays and…

By Lauren
Is your child struggling with reading? Or maybe they are an enthusiastic reader and just need more read-aloud practice with a patient…
Is your child struggling with reading? Or maybe they are an enthusiastic reader and just need more read-aloud practice with a patient…
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Toddlertime Toddlertime

By Lauren
Join us on Tuesday mornings at 10:30am for Toddler Time, our storytime designed for children 18-36 months old and their caregivers! Each…
Join us on Tuesday mornings at 10:30am for Toddler Time, our storytime designed for children 18-36 months old and their caregivers! Each…
StoryTime on Fridays at 10:30am
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StoryTime StoryTime

By Lauren
Join us on Friday mornings at 10:30am for Preschool StoryTime, our story time designed for children 3 to 5 years old and their caregivers!…
Join us on Friday mornings at 10:30am for Preschool StoryTime, our story time designed for children 3 to 5 years old and their caregivers!…
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BabyTime BabyTime

By Lauren
Babies and caregivers, join us on Monday mornings at 10:30am as we enjoy a storytime for little ones full of songs,…
Babies and caregivers, join us on Monday mornings at 10:30am as we enjoy a storytime for little ones full of songs,…

New Picture Books

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Because
Because
Willems, Mo
Puddle
Puddle
Jackson, Richard
Love, Z
Love, Z
Sima, Jessie
There's Nothing To Do!
There's Nothing To Do!
Petty, Dev
Motor Mouse
Motor Mouse
Rylant, Cynthia
We're Going On A Treasure Hunt
We're Going On A Treasure Hunt
Dipucchio, Kelly
Giant Tess
Giant Tess
Yaccarino, Dan
Lizzy McTizzy And The Busy Dizzy Day
Lizzy McTizzy And The Busy Dizzy Day
Weeks, Sarah
A Piglet Named Mercy
A Piglet Named Mercy
DiCamillo, Kate
Wings
Wings
Klein, Cheryl B.
Eric Carle's Book Of Many Things
Eric Carle's Book Of Many Things
Carle, Eric
Where Is My Balloon?
Where Is My Balloon?
Bernstein, Ariel
Penguin Flies Home
Penguin Flies Home
Judge, Lita
Duck & Goose, A Gift For Goose
Duck & Goose, A Gift For Goose
Hills, Tad
Ninja Camp
Ninja Camp
Fliess, Sue
Grumpy Duck
Grumpy Duck
Dunbar, Joyce
Little Yellow Truck
Little Yellow Truck
Bunting, Eve
Poop Or Get Off The Potty!
Poop Or Get Off The Potty!
McNamara, Margaret
Swarm Of Bees
Swarm Of Bees
Snicket, Lemony
A Day With Yayah
A Day With Yayah
Campbell, Nicola I.

New Early Readers

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Pinkalicious and the Amazing Sled Run
Pinkalicious and the Amazing Sled Run
Kann, Victoria
Pinkalicious And The Flower Fairy
Pinkalicious And The Flower Fairy
Kann, Victoria
Roar! 100 Fun Facts About African Animals
Roar! 100 Fun Facts About African Animals
Drimmer, Stephanie Warren
Gallop! 100 Fun Facts About Horses
Gallop! 100 Fun Facts About Horses
Jazynka, Kitson
Wreck-It Ralph 2 Deluxe Hardcover Junior Novelization (Disney Wreck-It Ralph 2)
Wreck-It Ralph 2 Deluxe Hardcover Junior Novelization…
Random House Disney
Snow Day!
Snow Day!
Ransom, Candice F.
The Very Quiet Cricket
The Very Quiet Cricket
Carle, Eric
Noodleheads Find Something Fishy
Noodleheads Find Something Fishy
Arnold, Tedd
Noodlehead Nightmares
Noodlehead Nightmares
Arnold, Tedd

New Kids Series

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Dog Man: Brawl Of The Wild: From The Creator Of Captain Underpants (Dog Man #6)
Dog Man: Brawl Of The Wild: From The Creator Of Captain…
Pilkey, Dav
Dork Diaries #14
Dork Diaries #14
To Be Announced
Bad Kitty: Kitten Trouble
Bad Kitty: Kitten Trouble
Bruel, Nick
The Hive Queen (Wings Of Fire, Book 12)
The Hive Queen (Wings Of Fire, Book 12)
Sutherland, Tui T.
The Bad Guys In Superbad (the Bad Guys #8)
The Bad Guys In Superbad (the Bad Guys #8)
Blabey, Aaron
Treasure Of The Gold Dragon: A Branches Book (Dragon Masters #12) (Library)
Treasure Of The Gold Dragon: A Branches Book (Dragon…
West, Tracey
I Survived The Battle Of D-Day, 1944 (I Survived #18)
I Survived The Battle Of D-Day, 1944 (I Survived #18)
Tarshis, Lauren
The Purr-fect Scoop
The Purr-fect Scoop
Simon, Coco
The Gray Hunter's Revenge
The Gray Hunter's Revenge
Dixon Franklin W.
Ellie the Flower Girl
Ellie the Flower Girl
Barkley, Callie
Framed in France
Framed in France
Greenhut, Josh
Thea Stilton and the Blue Scarab Hunt
Thea Stilton and the Blue Scarab Hunt
Thea Stilton and the Mystery on the Orient Express
Thea Stilton and the Mystery on the Orient Express
Stilton, Thea
Save the White Whale!
Save the White Whale!
Stilton, Geronimo
Flower Power
Flower Power
Krulik, Nancy E.
Be Nice to Mice!
Be Nice to Mice!
Krulik, Nancy E.
Get Lost!
Get Lost!
Krulik, Nancy E.
Game-day Jitters
Game-day Jitters
Wallace, Rich
No Bones About It
No Bones About It
Krulik, Nancy E.
Middle School: Born To Rock
Middle School: Born To Rock
Patterson, James

New Kids Fiction

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Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom: The Junior Novelization (Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom)
Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom: The Junior Novelization…
Lewman, David
The Unteachables
The Unteachables
Korman, Gordon
Girl With Brush And Canvas: Georgia O'Keeffe, American Artist
Girl With Brush And Canvas: Georgia O'Keeffe, American…
Meyer, Carolyn
Katt Vs. Dogg
Katt Vs. Dogg
Patterson, James
Pay Attention, Carter Jones
Pay Attention, Carter Jones
Schmidt, Gary D.
Squirrel In The Museum
Squirrel In The Museum
Vande Velde, Vivian
Sweeping Up The Heart
Sweeping Up The Heart
Henkes, Kevin
Trace
Trace
Cummings, Pat
Dragon Pearl
Dragon Pearl
Lee, Yoon Ha
Batting Order
Batting Order
Lupica, Mike
The End Of The World And Beyond
The End Of The World And Beyond
Avi
One-Third Nerd
One-Third Nerd
Choldenko, Gennifer
The Storm Keeper's Island
The Storm Keeper's Island
Doyle, Catherine
The Friendship War
The Friendship War
Clements, Andrew
Junior Novel (the Lego Movie 2)
Junior Novel (the Lego Movie 2)
Scholastic
North To Benjamin
North To Benjamin
Cumyn, Alan
Counting To Perfect
Counting To Perfect
LaFleur, Suzanne M.
The Girl With the Dragon Heart
The Girl With the Dragon Heart
Burgis, Stephanie
Mitt, the Michigan Mouse
Mitt, the Michigan Mouse
Wargin, Kathy-jo
King of the Wind
King of the Wind
Henry, Marguerite

New Graphic Novels for Kids

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Lord of the Fleas
Lord of the Fleas
Pilkey, Dav
Amulet
Amulet
Kibuishi, Kazu
Big Nate
Big Nate
Peirce, Lincoln
Adventure Time
Adventure Time
Sorese, Jeremy
Star Wars
Star Wars
Ferrari, Alessandro
Unicorn of Many Hats
Unicorn of Many Hats
Simpson, Dana
PopularMMOs Presents A Hole New World
PopularMMOs Presents A Hole New World
Julianelle, Patrick
Babymouse
Babymouse
Miss Communication
Tiny Titans
Tiny Titans
Baltazar, Art
Tiny Titans
Tiny Titans
Baltazar, Art
Cupcake Tycoon
Cupcake Tycoon
Pok©♭mon Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Pok©♭mon Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Kusaka, Hidenori
Garfield Hogs the Spotlight
Garfield Hogs the Spotlight
Davis, Jim
The Principal Strikes Back
The Principal Strikes Back
Krosoczka, Jarrett
Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Nowak, Carolyn
Sheets
Sheets
Thummler, Brenna
Curious George in Super George!
Curious George in Super George!
Redstone Junior High
Redstone Junior High
Stevens, Cara J.
The Isle of the Lost
The Isle of the Lost
Venditti, Robert
Yotsuba&!
Yotsuba&!
Azuma, Kiyohiko

New Kids Audiobooks

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Aru Shah and the Song of Death
Aru Shah and the Song of Death
Chokshi, Roshani
Middle School Born to Rock
Middle School Born to Rock
Patterson, James
Mr. Lemoncello's All-Star Breakout Game
Mr. Lemoncello's All-Star Breakout Game
Grabenstein, Chris
Twice Magic
Twice Magic
Cowell, Cressida
Wundersmith
Wundersmith
Townsend, Jessica
The Second Story
The Second Story
Harris, Neil Patrick
Grenade
Grenade
Gratz, Alan
Diary of A Wimpy Kid - The Meltdown
Diary of A Wimpy Kid - The Meltdown
Kinney, Jeff
Nevermoor: The Trials of Morrigan Crow
Nevermoor: The Trials of Morrigan Crow
Townsend, Jessica
Wishtree
Wishtree
Applegate, Katherine
Escape From Mr. Lemoncello's Library
Escape From Mr. Lemoncello's Library
Grabenstein, Chris
The Serpent's Secret
The Serpent's Secret
DasGupta, Sayantani
The Truth As Told by Mason Buttle
The Truth As Told by Mason Buttle
Connor, Leslie
Not So Normal Norbert
Not So Normal Norbert
Patterson, James
Finding Langston
Finding Langston
Cline-Ransome, Lesa
Royal Crown
Royal Crown
Cabot, Meg
Bob
Bob
Mass, Wendy
Louisiana's Way Home
Louisiana's Way Home
Dicamillo, Kate
The Third Mushroom
The Third Mushroom
Holm, Jennifer L.
Ogre Enchanted
Ogre Enchanted
Levine, Gail Carson

Kids Movies and Music

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Incredibles 2
Incredibles 2
Christopher Robin
Christopher Robin
Smallfoot
Smallfoot
Hotel Transylvania 3
Hotel Transylvania 3
Summer Vacation
Teen Titans Go!
Teen Titans Go!
To the Movies!
Bigfoot
Bigfoot
L. M. Montgomery's Anne of Green Gables Fire and Dew
L. M. Montgomery's Anne of Green Gables Fire and Dew
Haunted Transylvania 2
Haunted Transylvania 2
Sesame Street: All-Time Favorites 1
Sesame Street: All-Time…
Sesame Street: All-Time Favorites 2
Sesame Street: All-Time…
Tim Burton's the Nightmare Before Christmas
Tim Burton's the Nightmare Before Christmas
Pete the Cat Soundtrack
Pete the Cat Soundtrack
Wiggles Nursery Rhymes
Wiggles Nursery Rhymes
Sgt Stubby: An American Hero
Sgt Stubby: An American Hero
Rockabye Baby! Christmas Rock Classics
Rockabye Baby! Christmas…
Raffi's Bananaphone
Raffi's Bananaphone
Raffi
Casper
Casper
More Singable Songs
More Singable Songs
Raffi
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