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|  | Little O by Jim LaMarche, Laura K. Melmed
When a lonely artist folds a doll out of origami paper, it comes to life. The artist names her doll Little Oh, and quickly comes to look upon the paper girl as her daughter. Then Little Oh becomes accidentally separated from her mother, and goes on an amazing adventure that ends when she becomes a real girl and finds her way back to her mother. The illustrations were created using acrylic paints and colored pencils. AUTHOR: Jim LaMarche, Laura K. Melmed
PUBLISHER: HarperCollins Children's Book Group
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: General 
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 | Husband Material by Liz Ireland
Description not available.When Riley P. Lombard III, an eligible multimillionaire, is involved in a fender bender with gorgeous Kellie Sumners, which affords him a bizarre glimpse into the future as her husband, Riley is determined to marry her off to someone else, but Kellie has other plans, in a rollicking modern romance. Original. AUTHOR: Liz Ireland
PUBLISHER: Kensington Publishing Corporation
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: General
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 | Incredible People
Five illuminating stories of very special, very real people Each chapter in this fascinating book features a biography of one of five people who triumphed over extraordinary circumstances. They include Jack Earle, a young giant, who was a movie star and circus performer; Victor, the French wild boy , who was raised by a brilliant French doctor; the Hilton sisters, Siamese twins, who were enslaved by managers and performed in vaudeville; Ishi, the last member of a Native American nation, who taught anthropologists about his life in the wilderness; and Ota Benga, the first African bushman brought to the United States. Readers will sympathize with these incredible people and how they coped in difficult times.
CATEGORY: General
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 | The Dog Who Spoke with Gods by Jessup
Description not available.When a young, pre-med student comes across Damien, a pit bull being used in laboratory experiments on campus, she has no way of knowing how drastically her life--and her beliefs-- will change, until she and Damien overcome great odds in an attempt to escape to a world where such great friendships are unknown. Reprint. 15,000 first printing. AUTHOR: Jessup
PUBLISHER: St. Martin's Press, LLC
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: General
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 | Shoes for Amelie by Connie C. Steiner, Denis Rodier
Every week strangers come to Lucien's farm in the French countryside only to leave in secrecy a few days later. From the whispering of people around him, Lucien learns there is a war on and that Jews are in trouble. One day a young city girl named Amelie comes to stay. Lucien teachers her how to live on a farm and the two soon become friends. When Amelie's leather shoes wear thin, Lucien decides to make her a pair of sabots , just like his. With the help of his grandfather, the shoes will be ready in two days. But when Lucien tries to find Amelie to give her the gift, his mother gently breaks the news that Amelie has had to move on to find another shelter. SHOES FOR AMELIE is a heartwarming story of friendship and loyalty, as well as a sensitive introduction to the tragedy of the second world war. The story is based on a real Lucien who helped his family hide Jews from their persecutors in France. SHOES FOR AMELIE includes a historical note, black, and white photographs of the real Lucien, as well as an online teacher's guide available at www.lobsterpress.com. AUTHOR: Connie C. Steiner, Denis Rodier
PUBLISHER: Lobster Press
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: General
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 | Funny Puppies by J. C. Suares
From a kitten playfully unraveling a woman's dress to a puppy blissfully asleep on the lap of a chimpanzee, Funny Kittens and Funny Puppies will delight animal lovers everywhere. Each book features 50 duotone pictures from notable photographers such as Robin Schwartz and David McEnery, which accompany charming anecdotes. Meet Archy, the kitten who walks around with a paper bag over her head, and Whitey, the puppy who dives into a mound of strawberry jam. Also included are 12 original, light-hearted drawings by J.C. Suares, which enliven these whimsical forays into the world of baby animals. Funny Cats and Funny Dogs were first published by Welcome Enterprises in 1995. These lovable collections of duotone photographs, anecdotes, and zany illustrations were instant best-sellers that demanded sequels. Funny Kittens and Funny Puppies are the ninth and tenth books in this popular series, which has sold over 450,000 copies. AUTHOR: J. C. Suares
PUBLISHER: Stewart, Tabori & Chang
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: General
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