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Look in my pocket, Dear Dragon

2020
"Join a boy and his pet dragon as they identify objects hidden in the boy's pocket and put them in the dragon's pocket. An adapted, early emergent reader that includes a picture glossary, common sight words list, activities, and a note to caregivers"--OCLC.

Dibs

When baby Clancy's first word is "dibs," his older brother, Julian, is not pleased, especially as Clancy claims their parents' bed, the White House, and even a rocket ship.

Mr. Pack Rat really wants that!

Through trial and error, Mr. Pack Rat begins to question whether having more things is really the secret to happiness.

Attack of the stuff

"the life and times of Bill Waddler"
2020
"When objects begin speaking to him, Bill [a duck] realizes that now he doesn't own his stuff: His stuff owns him"--Kirkus review.

Fragments of the lost

2019
"Jessa Whitworth knew she didn't belong in her ex-boyfriend Caleb's room. His mother asked her to pack up his things--even though she blames Jessa for his accident. How could she say no? And maybe, just maybe, it will help her work through the guilt she feels about their final moments together. But as Jessa begins to box up the pieces of Caleb's life, they trigger memories that make Jessa realize their past relationship may not be exactly as she remembered. And she starts to question whether she really knew Caleb at all. Each fragment of his life reveals a new clue that propels Jessa to search for the truth about Caleb's accident. What really happened on the storm-swept bridge?"--Provided by publisher.
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I need all of it

2018
While Jim helps sort laundry, his father finds objects in Jim's pants pocket that he thinks are worthless, but Jim recounts tales of their immense importance.

The toy sale

2015
"Jack is selling his old toys to make some pocket money. But when he sees other kids having fun with his stuff, will he regret the whole idea?"--Back cover.
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Fragments of the lost

"Jessa Whitworth knew she didn't belong in her ex-boyfriend Caleb's room. His mother asked her to pack up his things--even though she blames Jessa for his accident. How could she say no? And maybe, just maybe, it will help her work through the guilt she feels about their final moments together. But as Jessa begins to box up the pieces of Caleb's life, they trigger memories that make Jessa realize their past relationship may not be exactly as she remembered. And she starts to question whether she really knew Caleb at all. Each fragment of his life reveals a new clue that propels Jessa to search for the truth about Caleb's accident. What really happened on the storm-swept bridge?"--Provided by publisher.
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Fragments of the lost

"Jessa Whitworth knew she didn't belong in her ex-boyfriend Caleb's room. His mother asked her to pack up his things--even though she blames Jessa for his accident. How could she say no? And maybe, just maybe, it will help her work through the guilt she feels about their final moments together. But as Jessa begins to box up the pieces of Caleb's life, they trigger memories that make Jessa realize their past relationship may not be exactly as she remembered. And she starts to question whether she really knew Caleb at all. Each fragment of his life reveals a new clue that propels Jessa to search for the truth about Caleb's accident. What really happened on the storm-swept bridge?"--Provided by publisher.
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Was it a good trade?

2002
Never satisfied with what he has, a man trades away a knife, a shoe, and even his wife, all the while wondering if he has made a good trade.
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