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How I Became a Pirate
By Melinda Long
Illustrated by David Shannon
Scholastic

Enjoy this children's book read aloud by our Swashbuckling friend Chum Chum the Pirate as he takes us on an in the book "How I Became a Pirate"

Pirates have green teeth—when they have any teeth at all. I know about pirates, because one day, when I was at the beach building a sand castle and minding my own business, a pirate ship sailed into view.
So proclaims Jeremy Jacob, a boy who joins Captain Braid Beard and his crew in this witty look at the finer points of pirate life by the Caldecott Honor–winning illustrator David Shannon and the storyteller Melinda Long. Jeremy learns how to say “scurvy dog,” sing sea chanteys, and throw food . . . but he also learns that there are no books or good night kisses on board: “Pirates don’t tuck.” A swashbuckling adventure with fantastically silly, richly textured illustrations that suit the story to a T.

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Clark the Shark Takes Heart
By Bruce Hale
Illustrated by Guy Francis
Scholastic Inc.

It's Anna Angelfish's birthday, and Clark wants to find the perfect present for her to show her how he feels. But when he tries to make a big impression with his usual zip, bang, and BOOM, things don't go quite as planned.

With help from his best friend, Joey Mackerel, our favorite boisterous shark learns that when it comes to showing that you care, something thoughtful and small could be the best of all. Featuring bright, colorful artwork from Guy Francis and hilarious read-aloud text from Bruce Hale, this follow-up to Clark the Shark and Clark the Shark Dares to Share will have kids and parents everywhere taking its warm message to heart!

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Surf's Up!
By Kwame Alexander
Illustrated by Daniel Miyares
North Publishing

Enjoy a totally gnarly book by Kwame Alexander that follows two frogs that love to surf and read! Read by our favorite surfer bros Dax and Crush.

Surf's up! Not yet, Dude! Books are boring! Not this one! Bro and Dude have very different ideas about how to spend the day at the beach. But as Bro continues to gasp and cheer as he reads his book (Moby Dick), Dude can't help but get curious. Before you can shout 'Surf's up!' both frogs are sharing the same adventure, that is, until they get to the beach. Newbery Award Medal Winner, Kwame Alexander, and Daniel Miyares have joined forces to give little listeners a wild ride.

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Clark the Shark
By Bruce Hale
Illustrated by Guy Francis
Scholastic Inc.

Clark the Shark is a great read-aloud picture book, with fun rhythm and rhyme, from the ever-popular Bruce Hale and Guy Francis.

Clark is a shark with zing, bang, and BOOM. Clark zooms into school, crashes through the classroom, and is rowdy at recess. Clark loves life—but when his enthusiasm is too much for his friends, Clark's teacher, Mrs. Inkydink, helps him figure out a way to tone it down.

Enjoy this children's book read aloud by our goofy Boston friend, Sully as he begins the adventures of Clark the Shark by Bruce Hale

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Hensel and Gretel: Ninja Chicks
By Corey Rosen Schwartz and Rebecca J. Gomez
Illustrated by Dan Santat
G.P. Putnam & Sons

Enjoy this children's book read aloud by our wise friend from the East, Sensei Sushi as he reads the classic story of Hensel and Gretel with a ninja spin as only author Corey Rosen Schwartz can!

These ninja chicks are anything but chicken! When Hensel and Gretel’s dad gets snatched by a fox, the sisters put their ninja skills to work to track him down before he can be stir-fried. But are these two little chicks ready to take on a dark tangled forest, a tricky house made of corn bread, and an even trickier fox?

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We're Going on an Egg Hunt
By Laine Mitchell
Illustrated by Louis Shea
Scholastic Inc.

Enjoy this children's book read aloud by our English friend Giblet as he reads the story of some silly animals going on an egg in the way that only he can!

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Ninja Red Riding Hood
By Corey Rosen Schwartz
Illustrated by Dan Santat
G.P. Putnam & Sons

Enjoy this children's book read aloud by our Ninja friend Master Yoshi as he retells the popular tale of the Little Red Riding Hood with a unique ninja twist.

Companion to the hit The Three Ninja Pigs, this fractured fairy tale is a sure-fire storytime hit. Wolf just can’t catch a break! Ever since the three little pigs started teaching everyone Ninja skills, huffing and puffing just hasn’t been enough to scare up a good meal. His craving for meat sends Wolf to classes at the dojo, and soon he’s ready to try out his new moves. A little girl and her tiny granny should be easy targets—right? Not if Little Red has anything to say about it! Kiya!

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The Cow that Laid an Egg
By Andy Cutbill
Illustrated by Russell Ayto

Enjoy this children's book read aloud by our Zany friend Mr. Bojangles as he reads about a cow that Laid and Egg...or did she?

Marjorie is an insecure cow who wishes she had some special talent. She can't ride a bicycle or do handstands like the other cows. Then one morning (thanks to a bunch of scheming chickens and a paintbrush), Marjorie is astonished to discover something extraordinary: shes laid an egg!

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Mr. Goat's Valentine
By Eve Bunting
Illustrated by Kevin Zimmer

After reading in the newspaper that it's Valentine's Day, Mr. Goat sets out in search of very special gifts for his first love. But just what would a goat choose as the perfect gifts to show how he feels? Readers will be in for a surprise at Mr. Goat's nontraditional selections. From acclaimed children's author Eve Bunting comes a sweet holiday tale sure to warm hearts on Valentine's Day and every day of the year.

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The Ninjabread Man
By C.J. Leigh
Illustrated By Chris Gall
Scholastic Inc.

Enjoy this creative story by C.J. Leigh that tells the Gingerbread Man story with a fun Martial Arts twist as read by Master Yoshi with special guest Sensai Sushi!

In this fun spinoff of the classic "Gingerbread Man" story, Sensei makes an age-old recipe for ninjabread. But the cookie escapes from the oven and runs loose!

Can the Ninjabread Man trick Ninja Bear, Ninja Snake, Ninja Mouse, and Ninja Fox? In the end, the clever Ninja Fox outsmarts the Ninjabread Man.

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