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The Best Middle School Mayhem​

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Middle schoolers eager to make a splash will find new favorites in this trifecta of mayhem. 

See all 70 of our Best Books of 2023 lists here.

The Superteacher Project
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The Superteacher Project
by Gordon Korman
Worst Broommate Ever!
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Worst Broommate Ever!
by Wanda Coven, Anna Abramskaya (Illustrator)
School Trip: A Graphic Novel
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School Trip: A Graphic Novel
by Jerry Craft, Jerry Craft (Illustrator)

Middle schoolers eager to make a splash will find new favorites in this trifecta of mayhem. 

See all 70 of our Best Books of 2023 lists here.

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Spotlight Series: Warriors

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Thunder (Warriors: A Starless Clan #4)
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Thunder (Warriors: A Starless Clan #4)
by Erin Hunter
Into the Wild (Warriors: The Prophecies Begin Series #1)
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Into the Wild (Warriors: The Prophecies Begin Series #1)
by Erin Hunter
Riverstar's Home (Warriors Super Edition Series #16)
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Riverstar's Home (Warriors Super Edition Series #16)
by Erin Hunter
Midnight (Warriors: The New Prophecy Series #1)
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Midnight (Warriors: The New Prophecy Series #1)
by Erin Hunter
Sky (Warriors: A Starless Clan #2)
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Sky (Warriors: A Starless Clan #2)
by Erin Hunter
Mapleshade's Vengeance (Warriors Series)
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Mapleshade's Vengeance (Warriors Series)
by Erin Hunter
River (Warriors: A Starless Clan #1)
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River (Warriors: A Starless Clan #1)
by Erin Hunter
The Darkest Hour (Warriors: The Prophecies Begin Series #6)
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The Darkest Hour (Warriors: The Prophecies Begin Series #6)
by Erin Hunter
A Dangerous Path (Warriors: The Prophecies Begin Series #5)
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A Dangerous Path (Warriors: The Prophecies Begin Series #5)
by Erin Hunter
The Sun Trail (Warriors: Dawn of the Clans Series #1)
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The Sun Trail (Warriors: Dawn of the Clans Series #1)
by Erin Hunter, Wayne McLoughlin (Illustrator)
Shadow (Warriors: A Starless Clan #3)
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Shadow (Warriors: A Starless Clan #3)
by Erin Hunter
A Light in the Mist (Warriors: The Broken Code #6)
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A Light in the Mist (Warriors: The Broken Code #6)
by Erin Hunter
Warriors: A Thief in ThunderClan
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Warriors: A Thief in ThunderClan
by Erin Hunter
Warriors: The Ultimate Guide:: A Collectible Gift for Warriors Fans
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Warriors: The Ultimate Guide:: A Collectible Gift for Warriors Fans
by Erin Hunter
Veil of Shadows (Warriors: The Broken Code #3)
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Veil of Shadows (Warriors: The Broken Code #3)
by Erin Hunter

Barnes & Noble's Best Picture Books of 2023

Begin Again: How We Got Here and Where We Might Go - Our Human Story. So Far.
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Begin Again: How We Got Here and Where We Might Go - Our Human Story. So Far.
by Oliver Jeffers, Oliver Jeffers (Illustrator)
When Things Aren't Going Right, Go Left
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When Things Aren't Going Right, Go Left
by Marc Colagiovanni, Peter H. Reynolds (Illustrator)
The Big Cheese
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The Big Cheese
by Jory John, Pete Oswald (Illustrator)
Something, Someday
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Something, Someday
by Amanda Gorman, Christian Robinson (Illustrator)
There Was a Party for Langston
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There Was a Party for Langston
by Jason Reynolds, Jerome Pumphrey (Illustrator), Jarrett Pumphrey (Illustrator)
Gustav Is Missing!: A Tale of Friendship and Bravery
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Gustav Is Missing!: A Tale of Friendship and Bravery
by Andrea Zuill
Big
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Big
by Vashti Harrison

Our Monthly Young Reader Picks

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This Month's Pick: The Ogress and the Orphans

A National Book Award finalist and instant fantasy classic about the power of community, generosity, books, and baked goods, from the author of the beloved Newbery Medal winner The Girl Who Drank the Moon.

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The Ogress and the Orphans
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The Ogress and the Orphans
by Kelly Barnhill
Ravenfall
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Ravenfall
by Kalyn Josephson
Linked
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Linked
by Gordon Korman
Pony
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Pony
by R. J. Palacio
The Witch, the Sword, and the Cursed Knights
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The Witch, the Sword, and the Cursed Knights
by Alexandria Rogers
The Last Fallen Star (Gifted Clans Series #1)
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The Last Fallen Star (Gifted Clans Series #1)
by Graci Kim
City Spies (City Spies Series #1)
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City Spies (City Spies Series #1)
by James Ponti
Nightbooks
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Nightbooks
by J. A. White
Map of Flames (Forgotten Five Series #1)
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Map of Flames (Forgotten Five Series #1)
by Lisa McMann
When You Trap a Tiger: (Newbery Medal Winner)
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When You Trap a Tiger: (Newbery Medal Winner)
by Tae Keller
The Bookwanderers (Pages & Co. Series #1)
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The Bookwanderers (Pages & Co. Series #1)
by Anna James, Paola Escobar (Illustrator)
The School for Whatnots
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The School for Whatnots
by Margaret Peterson Haddix
Fireborn
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Fireborn
by Aisling Fowler
The Unteachables
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The Unteachables
by Gordon Korman
Winterborne Home for Vengeance and Valor
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Winterborne Home for Vengeance and Valor
by Ally Carter

A National Book Award finalist and instant fantasy classic about the power of community, generosity, books, and baked goods, from the author of the beloved Newbery Medal winner The Girl Who Drank the Moon.

Check out our previous Young Reader Picks for more great reads!

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New Releases

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Thunder (Warriors: A Starless Clan #4)
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Thunder (Warriors: A Starless Clan #4)
by Erin Hunter
Warriors: The Ultimate Guide:: A Collectible Gift for Warriors Fans
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Warriors: The Ultimate Guide:: A Collectible Gift for Warriors Fans
by Erin Hunter
Phantom Thief Red, Vol. 1: A Brand-New Heist for a Brand-New Red!
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Phantom Thief Red, Vol. 1: A Brand-New Heist for a Brand-New Red!
by Shin Akigi, SHU (Artist), Winifred Bird (Translator)
What You Need to Be Warm
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What You Need to Be Warm
by Neil Gaiman, Yuliya Gwilym (Illustrator), Nadine Kaadan (Illustrator), Pam Smy (Illustrator), Daniel Egnéus (Illustrator)
Juniper's Christmas
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Juniper's Christmas
by Eoin Colfer
Disney 100 Years of Wonder Storybook Collection
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Disney 100 Years of Wonder Storybook Collection
by Victoria Saxon
Dear Amy: A Novel
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Dear Amy: A Novel
by Helen Callaghan
Courage to Dream: Tales of Hope in the Holocaust
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Courage to Dream: Tales of Hope in the Holocaust
by Neal Shusterman, Andrés Vera Martínez (Illustrator)
I Survived the Great Alaska Earthquake, 1964 (I Survived #23)
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I Survived the Great Alaska Earthquake, 1964 (I Survived #23)
by Lauren Tarshis
Rainbow Adventures: Tales of Friendship and Fun
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Rainbow Adventures: Tales of Friendship and Fun
by Parlee Coleman
Horror Collector, Vol. 1: The Faceless Kid
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Horror Collector, Vol. 1: The Faceless Kid
by Midori Sato, Norio Tsuruta, Yon (Artist), Jan Cash (Translator)
Lila Greer, Teacher of the Year
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Lila Greer, Teacher of the Year
by Andrea Beaty, David Roberts (Illustrator)
Influencers (Cat Kid Comic Club #5)
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Influencers (Cat Kid Comic Club #5)
by Dav Pilkey, Dav Pilkey (Illustrator)
Keeper of the Lost Cities The Graphic Novel Part 1: Volume 1
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Keeper of the Lost Cities The Graphic Novel Part 1: Volume 1
by Shannon Messenger, Celina Frenn (Adapted by), Gabriella Chianello (Illustrator)
Tangled Up in Mayhem
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Tangled Up in Mayhem
by Merrill Wyatt

eBooks Starting at 99¢

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The Son of Sobek (Percy Jackson & Kane Chronicles Crossover Series #1)
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The Son of Sobek (Percy Jackson & Kane Chronicles Crossover Series #1)
by Rick Riordan
Ban This Book
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Ban This Book
by Alan Gratz
The Staff of Serapis (Percy Jackson & Kane Chronicles Crossover Series #2)
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The Staff of Serapis (Percy Jackson & Kane Chronicles Crossover Series #2)
by Rick Riordan
Frozen: A Day in the Sun
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Frozen: A Day in the Sun
by Disney Books
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Rise of the Earth Dragon (Dragon Masters Series #1)
by Tracey West, Graham Howells (Illustrator)
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by J. D. Riley, Brandon Dorman (Illustrator)
Ultimate Dinosaur Rumble (Who Would Win?)
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Ultimate Dinosaur Rumble (Who Would Win?)
by Jerry Pallotta, Rob Bolster (Illustrator)
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Vampires Don't Wear Polka Dots: A Graphix Chapters Book (Adventures of the Bailey School Kids Graphic Novel #1)
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Encyclopedia Brown Double Mystery #1: Featured mysteries from Encyclopedia Brown, Boy Detective
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Encyclopedia Brown Double Mystery #1: Featured mysteries from Encyclopedia Brown, Boy Detective
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Sparkly New Friends (Unicorn and Yeti Series #1)
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Sparkly New Friends (Unicorn and Yeti Series #1)
by Heather Ayris Burnell, Hazel Quintanilla (Illustrator)
Ten Tiny Puppies: A Counting Book
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Ten Tiny Puppies: A Counting Book
by Virginia Graham, Marina Fedotova (Illustrator)
Sweet Dream Kisses: A Bedtime Story
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Sweet Dream Kisses: A Bedtime Story
by Lora Kalkman, Veronica Vasylenko (Illustrator)
Dork Diaries OMG!: All About Me Diary!
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Dork Diaries OMG!: All About Me Diary!
by Rachel Renée Russell, Rachel Renée Russell (Illustrator)
How To Train Your Dragon Movie Storybook
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How To Train Your Dragon Movie Storybook
by zuuka

Barnes & Noble's Best Children's Books of 2023

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels
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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels
by Beth Lincoln, Claire Powell (Illustrator)
School Trip: A Graphic Novel
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School Trip: A Graphic Novel
by Jerry Craft, Jerry Craft (Illustrator)
Big Tree
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Big Tree
by Brian Selznick
The One and Only Ruby
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The One and Only Ruby
by Katherine Applegate
Greenwild: The World Behind the Door
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Greenwild: The World Behind the Door
by Pari Thomson
The Chalice of the Gods (Percy Jackson and the Olympians)
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The Chalice of the Gods (Percy Jackson and the Olympians)
by Rick Riordan
No Brainer (Diary of a Wimpy Kid Series #18)
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No Brainer (Diary of a Wimpy Kid Series #18)
by Jeff Kinney
Remember Us
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Remember Us
by Jacqueline Woodson
The Puppets of Spelhorst
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The Puppets of Spelhorst
by Kate DiCamillo, Julie Morstad (Illustrator)
Influencers (Cat Kid Comic Club #5)
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Influencers (Cat Kid Comic Club #5)
by Dav Pilkey, Dav Pilkey (Illustrator)

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Winter Turning: A Graphic Novel (Wings of Fire Graphic Novel #7) Pre-Order Now
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Winter Turning: A Graphic Novel (Wings of Fire Graphic Novel #7)
by Tui T. Sutherland, Mike Holmes (Illustrator)
Phantom Thief Red, Vol. 2: The Junior High Detective Pre-Order Now
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Phantom Thief Red, Vol. 2: The Junior High Detective
by Shin Akigi, SHU (Artist), Winifred Bird (Translator)
Beyond the Isle of the Lost Pre-Order Now
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Beyond the Isle of the Lost
by Melissa de la Cruz
Invocation Pre-Order Now
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Invocation
by Aileen Erin
Never After: The Missing Sword Pre-Order Now
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Never After: The Missing Sword
by Melissa de la Cruz
Matt Sprouts and the Curse of the Ten Broken Toes Pre-Order Now
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Matt Sprouts and the Curse of the Ten Broken Toes
by Matthew Eicheldinger
Sabotage on the Solar Express: Adventures on Trains #5 Pre-Order Now
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Sabotage on the Solar Express: Adventures on Trains #5
by M. G. Leonard, Sam Sedgman, Elisa Paganelli (Illustrator)
The Very Hungry Caterpillar's Peekaboo Easter Pre-Order Now
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The Very Hungry Caterpillar's Peekaboo Easter
by Eric Carle, Eric Carle (Illustrator)
The Scarlet Shedder (Dog Man Series #12) Pre-Order Now
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The Scarlet Shedder (Dog Man Series #12)
by Dav Pilkey, Dav Pilkey (Illustrator)
Claudia and the Bad Joke: A Graphic Novel (The Baby-sitters Club #15) Pre-Order Now
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Claudia and the Bad Joke: A Graphic Novel (The Baby-sitters Club #15)
by Ann M. Martin, Arley Nopra (Illustrator)
Legend of the Star Dragon: A Branches Book (Dragon Masters #25) Pre-Order Now
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Legend of the Star Dragon: A Branches Book (Dragon Masters #25)
by Tracey West, Graham Howells (Illustrator)
Slugfest Pre-Order Now
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by Gordon Korman
Free Period Pre-Order Now
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by Ali Terese
The Doomsday Archives: The Wandering Hour Pre-Order Now
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by Zack Loran Clark, Nick Eliopulos
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by Amalie Howard

Thousands of Free eBooks for Kids

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Disney/Pixar Elemental Middle Grade Novel
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Disney/Pixar Elemental Middle Grade Novel
by Meredith Rusu
The Smellyphant
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The Smellyphant
by Gavin Buckley
The Good Dinosaur: The Junior Novelization Sampler
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The Good Dinosaur: The Junior Novelization Sampler
by Suzanne Francis
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Just in Case You Ever Wonder Educator's Guide
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Just in Case You Ever Wonder Educator's Guide
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Disney 100 Years of Wonder Storybook Collection
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Disney 100 Years of Wonder Storybook Collection
by Victoria Saxon
Dixie (I Can Read Book 1 Series)
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Dixie (I Can Read Book 1 Series)
by Grace Gilman, Sarah McConnel (Illustrator)
This Is My Town (Little Critter Series)
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This Is My Town (Little Critter Series)
by Mercer Mayer
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The Berenstain Bears Play T-Ball (I Can Read Book 1 Series)
by Jan Berenstain Jan Berenstain, Stan Berenstain
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Mia and the Too Big Tutu (My First I Can Read Series)
by Robin Farley
The Big Cheese
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The Big Cheese
by Jory John, Pete Oswald (Illustrator)
Biscuit and Friends: A Day at the Aquarium
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Biscuit and Friends: A Day at the Aquarium
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