2020 Children's Summer Reading Catalog

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Children’s Summer Reading Catalog

2020

Table of Contents

Board Books ................................................................ 1

Book & CD Sets for Children .................................... 5

Picture Books .............................................................. 7

Kindergarten ............................................................. 37

I Can Read by Myself! ............................................. 37

Chapter Books .......................................................... 44

Middle Readers ......................................................... 45

Juvenile Non-Fiction ................................................ 74

Animals and Science ......................................... 76

Cooking ............................................................. 80

Crafts & Things to Do ...................................... 80

Drawing ............................................................. 83

Field Guides ...................................................... 83

Geography, History and People ...................... 83

Pets ..................................................................... 85

Poems & Laughter ........................................... 85

Sports ................................................................. 85

Board Books

ABC, Baby Me! by Susan B. Katz

A new twist on a classic board book theme, using the

alphabet to take babies through their busy day.

Are You My Mommy? by Mae Brown

This features the classic storyline of a baby duckling

searching for its mother.

Baby Baby Baby! by Marilyn Janovitz

In this adorable story, little baby does various activities

with each member of the family.

Bear Snores On by Karma Wilson

Some animals stop by Bear's cave to warm up from the

cold, but even after they've brewed tea and popped

corn, Bear snores on. What will Bear do when he

wakes up?

Bear Stays Up for Christmas by Karma Wilson

Bear's friends are determined to keep Bear awake for

Christmas. So they wake Bear up and have him help

them find a Christmas tree, bake cakes, hang up

stockings, and sing Christmas songs.

The Berenstain Bears Please & Thank You Book by

Mike Berenstain

When Mama Bear bakes cookies, Brother, Sister, and

Honey need to be reminded to use good manners.

Big Girl Panties by Fran Manushkin

Features a light, positive approach to motivate toddlers

to become toilet trained.

A Birthday for Cow! by Jan Thomas

A popular laugh-out-loud story about birthday cakes,

turnips, and friendship.

Blue Boat by Kersten Hamilton

When a family is stranded at sea, there is only one

rough, tough tugboat that can save them. Blue Boat!

Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? by

Bill Martin

A happy frog, a purple cat, a blue horse, and a yellow

duck all parade across the pages of this delightful

board book.

Canada ABC by Paul Covello

Iconic images of Canada illustrate this colorful book.

Click, Clack A,B,C by Doreen Cronin and Betsy

Lewin

From "ducks dashing" to "sheep sleeping," children are

sure to enjoy the alphabet like never before.

Click, Clack, 1, 2, 3 by Doreen Cronin and Betsy

Lewin

From "1 farmer sleeping" to "10 fish ready to go,"

children are sure to enjoy counting like never before.

Count to Sleep Minnesota by Adam Gamble

Highlights places and things found in Minnesota while

counting from one to ten.

Creature Colors by Andrew Zuckerman

Photographs of fascinating animals show young

readers the colors of the wild world around them.

Cuddly Critters for Little Geniuses by Susan and

James Patterson

Identifies lesser-known animals, including the scarlet

macaw, the parrotfish, the tarsier, and the pink fairy

armadillo, and describes what makes them special.

Daddy, Papa, and Me by Leslea Newman

Rhythmic text and illustrations with universal appeal

show a toddler spending the day with its daddies.

Dinoblock by Christopher Franceschelli

Features thick pages cut into the shapes of dinosaurs.

Dream Big by Joyce Wan

In this dreamy oversized board book, little ones will

find the courage and strength to achieve anything they

want -- all by dreaming big!

Duckling and Friends

Feel the duckling's downy feathers, the fluffy chick,

the sheep's wool, the cow's hide, and the pony's mane.

Farm by Emma Grange

Uses print and braille to teach young readers about

farms and farm animals.

Fingers for Halloween by Brandt Lewis

Count down from 5 to 1 as you turn the pages and your

fingers disappear!

Fiona’s Feelings by Dr. John Hutton

When the Cincinnati Zoo's baby hippo, Fiona, was

born six weeks early, she was too small and weak to

stand and nurse from her mother. With help from

#TeamFiona, this once-tiny hippo is growing stronger

every day.

Get Dressed, Sasquatch! by Kyle Sullivan

In the Pacific Northwest, the trees are always green,

the eagles are always stern, and Sasquatch is always,

well, naked. But what happens when a rule-touting

ranger shows up to ask Sasquatch to put some clothes

on?

Good Night, Gorilla by Peggy Rathmann

At bedtime, the little gorilla grabs the zookeeper's keys

and frees the animals to follow the keeper home to bed.

Good Night Minnesota by Adam Gamble

Presents the sights of Minnesota, including Lake

Itasca, black bears, Duluth Harbor, and the Mall of

America.

Goodnight Goon: A Petrifying Parady by Michael

Rex

It's time for bed, but one little goon still isn't ready for

sleep! With lively rhymes and cheeky art, this hilarious

take on the beloved classic will have a whole new

audience saying, "Goodnight monsters everywhere!"

Goodnight Hockey by Michael Dahl

A young fan cheers on his hometown hockey team, and

then returns home to snuggle into bed.

Goodnight Loon by Abe Sauer

A local tribute to the classic bedtime story, this book is

Goodnight Moon for the northwoods.

Gossie by Olivier Dunrea

Gossie is a small yellow gosling who loves to wear

bright red boots every day. One morning when Gossie

can't find her boots, she looks everywhere for them.

Gossie & Gertie by Olivier Dunrea

Gossie and Gertie are best friends. Everywhere Gossie

goes, Gertie does too. Or does she?

Grandma Hugs by Hannah Hall

Illustrations and simple, rhyming text demonstrate the

bond between grandmother and child as they share

special moments throughout an ordinary day.

The Grinch’s Great Big Flap Book by Dr. Seuss

A retelling of the Dr. Seuss tale in which the Grinch

tries to stop Christmas from arriving in Who-ville by

stealing all the presents and food.

Growl! Growl! by Sebastien Braun

Youngsters can spot the animal, lift the flap to reveal

the complete creature, and then make its noise.

Happy Hippo, Angry Duck by Sandra Blynton

Clever animals exemplify a wide range of emotions in

this story about different feelings.

Hip, Hop by Catherine Hnatov

Animals hop and splash, tweet and purr in contrasting

black and white illustrations.

Hippopposites by Janik Coat

Simple text on board pages describes opposite aspects

of a hippopotamus.

Honk, Honk! Baa, Baa! by Peter Horacek

What do the animals say? Vibrant illustrations depict

charming animals that babies will love.

Hooray For Hat! by Brian Won

Elephant wakes up in a grumpy mood, but a present on

his doorstep--a hat--cheers him and he sets out to greet

his neighbors who all, it seems, need hats of their own!

How to Babysit a Grandpa by Jean Reagan

A little boy provides instructions for properly

babysitting one's grandfather. Also available:

How to Babysit a Grandma

I Kissed the Baby! by Mary Murphy

Various animals tell how they saw, fed, sang to,

tickled, and kissed the new duckling.

I Love You to the Moon and Back by Tim Warnes

A sweet, gentle rhyme, perfect for sharing with a

special little one!

Katy Duck by Alyssa Satin Capucilli

Meet Katy, a ballerina-in-the-making who loves to

twirl like a leaf, stretch like a flower, and float like a

swan.

Kitten’s First Full Moon by Kevin Henkes

When Kitten mistakes the full moon for a bowl of

milk, she ends up tired, wet, and hungry.

Little Blue Truck by Alice Schertle

A little blue truck finds his way out of a jam, with a bit

of help from his friends.

Little Minnesota written by Kathy-jo Wargin

State birds, flowers, trees, and animals brought to

board book form for the youngest of book lovers.

Little Owl’s Orange Scarf by Tatyana Feeney

Little Owl does not love his new itchy, too-long, too-

orange scarf. That's why he's doing his best to hide the

scarf from Mommy. But when it really does get lost

one day, Mommy and Little Owl work together to find

the best way to keep Little Owl warm.

Little Pookie by Sandra Boynton

Pookie's mom lists ten things she knows about Pookie.

Also available: Night-Night, Little Pookie

Let’s Dance Little Pookie

Happy Birthday, Little Pookie

Spooky Pookie

What’s Wrong, Little Pookie?

Little Quack’s New Friend by Lauren Thompson

After Little Quack hears the strangest noise in the

pond, he’s determined to find out what it is. He

discovers a frog and Little Quack is determined to

make a new friend, no matter how different he may be.

Llama Llama Zippity-Zoom by Anna Dewdney

Have fun at the playground with Llama Llama.

Other Llama titles available:

Llama Llama Wakey-Wake

Llama Llama Hoppity-Hop

Llama Llama Nighty-Night

Llama Llama Red Pajama

Llama Llama Gives Thanks

Maisy’s Fire Engine by Lucy Cousins

A scared cat climbs up on the roof and won't come

down. Firefighters Maisy and Cyril come to the rescue.

Maverick and Me by Katherine Schwarzenegger

An abandoned dog found under a freeway finds his

forever home with a little girl named Scarlett.

Me and My Dad! by Alison Ritchie

Little Bear's dad wakes up his cub with a tickle on the

nose and a kiss. Then the two spend a wonderful day

together.

Mission to Space by John Herrington

Go on a Mission to Space with Chickasaw astronaut

John Herrington, as he shares his flight on the space

shuttle Endeavour and his thirteen-day mission to the

international Space Station.

Mommy, Mama, and Me by Leslea Newman

Rhythmic text and illustrations show a toddler's daily

activities, from the park to bedtime, in the company of

two loving mothers.

Moose! by Munsch Martchenko

Luke and his family deal with a moose who won't

leave their yard.

Mr. Brown Can Moo! Can You? Dr. Suess

This simple, silly, sturdy book for babies of all ages

focuses on the wacky and wonderful sounds that

children hear all the time.

My Big Book of Trucks & Diggers

Bulldozers! Excavators! Dump trucks! All of the very

biggest trucks are in here!

My Book of Counting

A lovable cast of animal characters takes young

readers on a ride through the numbers 1 through 10.

My Bus by Byron Barton

A bus driver named Joe heads out on his route,

stopping at one bus stop after another to pick up

passengers. He picks up five dogs and five cats in all,

dropping nine of them off at the plane, train, or boat.

The tenth passenger, a dog, Joe takes home.

My Face Book

Shows photographs of babies conveying their emotions

through facial expressions.

My First Winnie-the-Pooh by A.A. Milne

This charming volume is the perfect introduction for a

whole new generation to the Best Bear in All the

World, Winnie-the-Pooh.

My Rainbow Surprise by Amy Sklansky

Open your eyes and celebrate a dazzling world of

colors in this imaginative rhyming board book with

colorful pages.

Night Night, Daddy by Amy Parker

After enjoying a day with its father, a small fox settles

in for the night with a story, some tickles, and a prayer.

Night-Night Minnesota

It's bedtime in Minnesota! Say goodnight to all your

famous and favorite sites.

Noo-Noos by Carol Thompson

Join in this joyful celebration of much loved Noo-noos.

101 Dinosaurs by April Jones Prince

Little ones can meet the long-necks, flyers, swimmers,

and other creatures of prehistoric times in this book

containing bite-size information, phonetic spellings of

each creature, and an interactive refrain.

Otis by Loren Long

Now a whole new age group is sure to fall in love with

Otis, the friendly little tractor, thanks to this board

book edition.

Otis Gives Thanks by Loren Long

Time to honor Thanksgiving and make it a year-round

holiday, thanks to this perfect ode to gratitude featuring

Otis, everyone's favorite tractor.

Our Mama is a Beautiful Garden by Katy Tessman

Stanoch

A family's breast cancer journey as told through the

innocent and sweet voices of two young brothers.

Penguin and Pumpkin by Salina Yoon

Curious about what fall is like in places that are not

always white, Penguin and his friends fly to a pumpkin

farm and bring back a surprise for Penguin's brother.

Peter Loves Penguin by David McPhail

Peter and his beloved stuffed penguin do everything

together. Their friendship makes every day special.

The Pigeon Needs a Bath Book! by Mo Willems

The Pigeon really needs a bath! Except, the Pigeon's

not so sure about that. Besides, he took a bath last

month! Maybe. It's going to take some serious

convincing to try and get the Pigeon to take the plunge.

Pizza! by Lotta Nieminen

Follow a real recipe and stir the ingredients, knead the

dough, spread the sauce, add the toppings, and serve it

up hot ... all inside this book!

Planes by Gail Gibbons

Propeller planes, jets, pontoon planes,

helicopters...even the space shuttle can be seen in this

high-flying board book! Also available: Trucks

Trains

Potty Superhero by Mabel Forsyth

Help your own little superhero explore the idea of

using the potty as he makes the journey toward big boy

pants.

Prayer for a Child by Rachel Field

For 60 years children and parents have shared in the

joy and inspiration of this very special children's

prayer, a classic Caldecott Medal winner.

Puppy and Friends

An adorable and irresistible touch-and-feel board book

for babies and toddlers, full of cute puppies to stroke

and textures to explore. Also available:

Kitten and Friends

Pussy Cat, Pussy Cat by Annie Kubler

Presents the nursery rhyme about the cat that went to

London to visit the Queen.

Roar! Roar! by Sebastien Braun

Lift the flaps to reveal the animal and learn its noise.

Stellaluna by Janell Cannon

Stellaluna is a moving tale of a lost little bat who learns

a big lesson about friendship.

Sweetest Kulu by Celina Kalluk

An Inuit mother sings to her Kulu--or baby--about

animals and other elements in their Arctic world and

the gifts they bring to the child.

The Tale of Peter Rabbit by Beatrix Potter

Peter disobeys his mother by going into Mr.

McGregor's garden and almost gets caught.

Tap the Magic Tree by Christie Matheson

Invites the reader to tap, rub, touch, and wiggle

illustrations to make an apple tree bloom, produce

fruit, and lose its leaves.

Ten Little Fingers and Ten Little Toes by Mem Fox

Born in the hills or in a town, in a tent or on the ice,

these babies from across the globe all have one thing in

common, adorable fingers and toes.

There, There by Sam McBratney

"There, there, Hansie Bear. You'll be better soon."

That's what Hansie's dad says whenever Hansie hurts

himself, and it always makes Hansie feel better.

Tip Tip Dig Dig by Emma Garcia

A parade of colorful construction vehicles doing its

work means plenty of joyful noise.

The Twelve Days of Christmas in Minnesota by

Constance Van Hoven

On each of the twelve days during her Christmas visit

with her cousin Jack, Hannah writes home describing

the history, geography, animals, and interesting sites of

Minnesota that she has explored.

The Very Hungry Caterpillar’s Christmas 123 by

Eric Carle

Join the very hungry caterpillar for some Christmas

counting fun from 1 to 10. Also available:

The Very Hungry Caterpillar’s ABC

Vikings ABC by Brad Epstein

Learn the alphabet while learning about the Minnesota

Vikings football team.

We Sang You Home by Richard Van Camp

Gentle rhyming text captures the wonder new parents

feel as they welcome baby into the world.

Welcome Little One by Sandra Magsamen

Filled with lively illustrations and heartfelt rhyming

text, this book allows parents and children to celebrate

and cherish their bond.

What’s the Opposite by Oliver Jeffers

Quirky egg-shaped creatures known as the Hueys

explore the concept of opposites.

What’s Up, Duck? A Book of Opposites by Tad

Hills

Duck & Goose offer a wonderful, and humorous,

introduction to the important concept of opposites.

When I Grow Up by Pascale Morin

Caillou imagines himself as an astronaut floating in

space, a fireman ready for action atop the fire truck, a

drummer playing in a rock band, a magician with a

white rabbit in his hat, and a chef preparing a dish with

Mommy.

Where are You, Blue? by Sonali Fry

Blue Dot is late for dinner, and one misheard statement

leads to a string of rumors about where he could be.

Did he move out of town? Has he become a circus

clown?

Wild Baby by Cori Doerrfeld

As her baby goes on a mad dash through the jungle, it's

up to mama to make sure the curious little orangutan

doesn't get into too much trouble.

Wild Backyard by Kate Riggs

Detailed illustrations and simple text are paired within

a board book format to introduce young readers to six

animals and their habitats.

Wiggle & Move by Sanja Rešček

Features five songs and activities that encourage

interaction between parent and baby.

Winnie-the-Pooh’s 1-2-3 by A.A. Milne

Familiar objects from the Pooh classics introduce

readers to numbers and counting in this delightful

book.

You Can Do It Tom Mouse! by Dicky Barr

Tom Mouse is an inspiration to young mice around the

world. He sees himself as an ordinary, curious mouse.

Your Baby’s First Word Will Be Dada by Jimmy

Fallon

A series of animal fathers try to teach their young to

say "Dada."

Zoo Parade! by Harriet Ziefert

How many different ways of walking can you name?

Join a parade of animals going to the zoo to find out!

Book & CD Sets

for Children

Amelia Bedelia and the Surprise Shower by Peggy

Parish

The ever popular Amelia Bedelia turns a surprise

wedding shower into an uproarious shamble.

A Bad Kitty Christmas by Nick Bruel

After destroying all of the gifts and decorations at

home, Bad Kitty escapes from the car on Christmas

Eve and finds a new friend just in time for Christmas.

Barbie: Best Sisters Ever!

Barbie and her sisters celebrate Sisters Day.

Bear and Turtle and the Great Lake Race by

Andrew Fusek Peters

When Turtle challenges Bear to a race along the river,

Bear is confident that he can beat Turtle, but Turtle is

smarter than Bear can imagine.

The Bravest Dog Ever: the True Story of Balto by

Natalie Standiford

This recounts the life of Balto, the sled dog who saved

Nome, Alaska in 1925 from a diphtheria epidemic.

Captain America: The First Avenger

This read-along storybook and CD tells how Steve

Rogers became Captain America.

Curious George’s Dinosaur Discovery by Margret

& H.A. Rey

Curious George hopes he can discover some real

dinosaur bones at the dinosaur dig.

Dr. Seuss’s ABC

Dr. Seuss presents the letters and their sounds, and

shows how the sounds join to form words.

Five Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed by Eileen

Christelow

As soon as they say good night to Mama, the five little

monkeys start to jump on their bed.

Fox in Socks by Dr. Seuss

Fox in Socks encounters many strange creatures in a

story designed to improve lingual dexterity.

The Good Dinosaur by Suzanne Francis

Tells the story of Arlo the dinosaur and his friend Spot,

and their adventures together.

Green Eggs and Ham by Dr. Seuss

Dr. Seuss's classic "try it, you'll like it" tale.

Happy Birthday, Danny and the Dinosaur! by Syd

Hoff

What would happen if a dinosaur came to a birthday

party? Come to Danny's house and find out.

Hop on Pop by Dr. Seuss

This Seuss classic combines phonics and word

recognition to help increase vocabulary.

How do Dinosaurs Eat Their Food? by Jane Yolen

& Mark Teague

Describes how a dinosaur eats, with no rude noises and

while sitting very still.

How Do Dinosaurs Go to School? by Jane Yolen

and Mark Teague

Everyone’s favorite dinosaurs are going to school and

these prehistoric pupils are in a class of their own.

How Do Dinosaurs Say Good Night? by Jane Yolen

& Mark Teagure

Mother and child ponder the different ways a dinosaur

can say goodnight.

Jack and the Beanstalk

On his way to the market, Jack bumps into a man who

offers him six bewitched beans, so he swaps them for

his cow.

Jamberry by Bruce Degen

A young boy and a bear romp through the land of

berries, where there are raspberry rabbits and a

brassberry band!

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow by Lauren Clauss

Relive the action of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow with

this storybook and CD set, featuring word-for-word

narration and sound effects!

The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh

Enjoy the adventures of Winnie the Pooh and his

friends with Christopher Robin in the Hundred Acre

Wood.

Mary Wore Her Red Dress and Henry Wore His

Green Sneakers adapted by Merle Peek

On Katy's birthday, all of her animal friends come to

the party dressed in clothes of different colors.

No More Monsters for Me! by Peggy Parish

Since her mother doesn't want pets in the house, Minn

hides her new pet monster in the basement.

1-2-3 Peas by Keith Baker

Busy little peas engage in their favorite activities as

they introduce the numbers from one to 100.

Pumpkin Soup by Helen Cooper

The Cat and the Squirrel come to blows with the Duck

in arguing about who will perform what duty in

preparing their pumpkin soup, and they almost lose the

Duck's friendship when he decides to leave them.

Skippyjon Jones in the Doghouse by Judy

Schachner

The Siamese kitty boy lets his imagination take him to

a shack where his Chihuahua friends are hiding out.

Star Wars: The Force Awakens

This read-along storybook and CD tells the story of a

scavenger, a soldier and a lost droid in a galaxy far

away, and a long time ago.

Three Little Kittens by Paul Galdone

Three little kittens lose, find, soil, and wash their

mittens.

The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle

Children can follow the little green caterpillar as he

eats his way to becoming a beautiful butterfly.

What Did Elmo Say? by Laura Gates Galvin

Elmo and Zoe are meeting to play ball, but something

happens each time Elmo runs into his friends along the

way.

The Wheels on the Bus text adapted by Stella

Blackstone

Youngsters can take a journey to Guatemala on an

exciting bus ride from a village to a market town with

this jaunty, fresh approach to a favorite song.

Picture Books

ABC T-Rex by Bernard Most

T-Rex loves the alphabet so much he wants to eat it up.

So he takes a bite or two, and he finds that “C” is

chewy and “K” tastes great with ketchup.

Absolutely One Thing by Lauren Child

Charlie and Lola choose a single treat at the store,

count ladybugs, note the lateness of the time, and are

introduced to other simple math concepts.

The Adventures of BB-8 by David Fentiman

Follow the adventures of the astromech droid BB-8 as

it gets caught up in the battle to save the galaxy.

The Adventures of Sparrowboy by Brian Pinkney

This is an imaginative story about Henry the paperboy,

who collides with a sparrow and discovers that he can

fly, just like Falconman, his favorite comic strip

superhero.

The Adventures of the Dish and the Spoon by Mini

Grey

Mini Grey's spin on the nursery rhyme classic "Hey

diddle, diddle, the cat and the fiddle" is a love story of

sorts that starts when "the dish ran away with the

spoon."

Alex and the Amazing Lemonade Stand by Liz

Scott

Using rhymes and bright, whimsical pictures, Alex and

the Amazing Lemonade Stand tells a sweet, true story

of a little girl. This story shows how the small act of

one person can have an impact on many people.

All by Myself by Mercer Mayer

All the many things a young child can do

independently are demonstrated, but there is one thing

someone cannot do alone.

Albert the Muffin-Maker by Eleanor May

Albert is making muffins, but he's missing some

ingredients! His friends are happy to share, but when

Albert borrows more and more, it's up to his big sister,

Wanda, to help him find out what it really means to be

"happy to share!"

Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good,

Very Bad Day by Judith Viorst

The classic tale of a little boy who must accept the

reality that "some days are like that," when everything

he does goes awry.

Alfonso and Leopold by Patrick Lawrence

It's January in Alaska when two wolf pups, Alfonso

and Leopold, decide to have an adventure.

All My Stripes: A Story for Children With Autism

by Shaina Rudolph and Danielle Royer

Zane rushes home to tell his mother about problems he

faced during his school day, and she reminds him that

while others may only see his "autism stripe," he has

stripes for honesty, caring, and much more.

Alligators and Crocodiles by Gail Gibbons

Gibbons describes the physical similarities and

differences between the two most common species of

the world’s largest reptiles.

Alphabeep: A Zipping, Zooming ABC by Debora

Pearson

An alphabet book featuring various vehicles and road

signs.

Alphabet Under Construction by Denise Fleming

Mouse is hard at work constructing each letter. He

airbrushes the A, buttons the B, carves the C, and

works his way right through to Z.

Amazing Airplanes by Tony Mitton

Rhyming text introduces air travel, from the airport to

the flight deck, with information about how planes fly,

safety rules, in-flight entertainment, and air traffic

control.

Amazing Dogs by Laura Buller

From being our friends to rescuing trapped people,

dogs can do it all.

The Amazing Planet Earth by Scott Emmons

The StoryBots want to tell you about their favorite

planet. Which one is it? Earth, of course!

Amelia Bedelia and the Christmas List by Herman

Parish

Amelia Bedelia goes shopping for the holidays, but

every present on her list is a compound word. Amelia

compounds the confusion as only she can.

Amik Loves School by Katherena Vermette

Amik tells his grandfather about his school. Then his

grandfather tells Amik about the residential school he

went to. Amik decides to show his grandfather how

different his school is.

And If the Moon Could Talk by Kate Banks

In this soothing bedtime story, text and pictures

illuminate interior and exterior nighttime scenes,

showing children what the moon might see, and say, if

it could talk.

The Animal Hedge by Paul Fleishchman

This poignant picture book tells the tale of a farmer

and his sons who discover something remarkable about

their hedge and each person who trims it.

Antler, Bear, Canoe: A Northwoods Alphabet Year

by Betsy Bowen

As you go through the alphabet, you will also go

through the year, from winter to spring to summer to

fall to winter again, just as in Northern Minnesota.

April and Esme Tooth Fairies by Bob Graham

April Underhill, seven-year-old tooth fairy, gets a call

on her cell phone. This is it! Her first tooth collection.

April and her little sister, Esme, must convince Mom

and Dad to let them take on the task all by themselves.

Are You Spring? by Caroline Pitcher

After being told she cannot leave her winter den until

spring arrives, Ulla the bear cub goes out early, meets

various animals, gets in trouble, and finds out what

spring is.

Around One Log by Anthony D. Fredericks

Years after a great oak tree tumbled to the ground, a

whole community of animals made it their home.

The Arrival of Tavish the Tractor by Anne Stewart

What happens when a tractor is painted the wrong

color?

At the Cabin by Cheryl Wilke and Rebecca Stouffer

A child is reluctant to leave the electronic

entertainment of a city home for the family's rustic

cabin up north. But once there, the simple pleasures of

campfires, hikes, and dips in the lake win the child

over.

At the Zoo by Dawn Sirett

Little ones can use their fingers to follow the bumpy,

shiny, glittery trails in this board book about zoo

animals.

Baa, Baa, Black Sheep by Jane Cabrera

In this take-off on the familiar nursery rhyme, black

sheep graciously offers bag after bag of wool to Miss,

who handcrafts mittens, a tea cosy, and more for her

friends, then produces a sweater for the shivering sheep

when all the wool is gone. Includes music for piano

and guitar.

Baby Moses by Linda Hayward

A simple retelling of the Old Testament story in which

the baby Moses is floated down the river and ends up

in the Pharaoh's household.

Bad Apple by Edward Hemingway

Relates how Mac, the apple, and Will, the worm,

become friends.

Bad Kitty Does Not Like Candy by Nick Bruel

Bad Kitty knows exactly what she wants. Candy! And

nothing will stand in her way. Also available:

Bad Kitty Does Not Like Dogs

Bad Kitty Does Not Like Video Games

Bad Kitty Does Not Like Snow

Bailey Goes Camping by Kevin Henkes

Too young to go camping with his Bunny Scout

brother and sister, Bailey's mother shows him how to

camp right where he is.

Batgirl, On the Case! by Liz Marsham

Barbara Gordon spends her nights keeping Gotham

City safe as her alter ego, Batgirl.

Batman Is Kind by Cala Spinner

When a storm hits Gotham City and a flood of

relentless mayhem ensues, how does Batman stem the

tide?

Batman’s Hero Files by Billy Wrecks

Step into Reading 2, Reading with Help. Learn all

about Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, Green

Arrow, and the rest of the Super Friends.

Bats at the Library by Brian Lies

Join the free-for-all fun at the public library with these

book-loving bats! Shape shadows on walls, frolic in the

water fountain, and roam the book-filled halls.

Be My Friend

When Benjamin is more impressed than usual by Lily's

cleverness, Peter becomes jealous and mistakenly

thinks they no longer need him in the group. When

Lily and Benjamin are caught by mean Tommy Brock,

Peter realizes his friends need him now more than

ever!

Bear in a Square by Stella Blackstone and Debbie

Harter

Discover lots of different shapes with Bear there are

triangles on the waves, diamonds on the crown and

stars in the sky. Rhyme, repetition and counting

establish this book of shapes, and a two-page spread

recapping the shapes and colors reinforces the

educational building blocks.

Bear on a Bike by Stella Blackstone and Debbie

Harter

Follows Bear as he rides a bicycle to the market, a

wagon to the prairie, and even a carriage to a castle.

Bear Went Over the Mountain by Iza Trapani

The bear went over the mountain, to see what he could

see, hear what he could hear, smell what he could

smell, touch what he could touch, and taste what he

could taste; what a busy bear!

Bear’s School Day by Stella Blackstone & Debbie

Harter

With Bear as your teacher, join in and follow the fun of

the school day. There's singing and story time, and

even a map to help you find your way around.

Benny: An Adventure Story by Bob Graham

Benny, a dog with extraordinary talent, upstages his

magician master and ends up in the doghouse. All

Benny needs is someone who will give him simple

love.

Benny and Penny in the Big No-No! by Geoffrey

Hayes

Benny and his sister Penny know it's wrong to sneak

into someone else's backyard, but their mysterious new

neighbor may be a monster, or a thief!

The Berenstain Bears

by Stan and Jan Berenstain

The Berenstain Bears and a Job Well Done

It's spring cleaning time and Brother, Sister, and Honey

Bear need to clean their playhouse.

The Berenstain Bears and the Bad Influence

Sister Bear and her new friend, Miranda, are making a

lot of bad decisions, including eating Ben's apples and

running through Mizz McGrizz's tulips.

The Berenstain Bears and the Big Spelling Bee

The Bear Family is very excited when Sister Bear

makes the spelling bee, but with all of her time devoted

to practicing her spelling, will Sister have time for any

fun?

The Berenstain Bears and the Trouble with

Commercials

Television commercials make all the new toys look so

fun that Brother and Sister Bear can't help asking for

everything. Of course, not everything on TV is as it

seems.

The Berenstain Bears and Too Much Car Trip

Mama and Papa Bear are eager to explore the wonders

of Bear Country, but the cubs would rather be

anywhere but the backseat of the family car!

Berenstain Bears Faithful Friends

When Sister Bear starts to play with a new friend,

Lizzy feels jealous.

The Berenstain Bears’ Fall Family Fun by Stan &

Jan Berenstain

Join the Berenstain Bears as they celebrate two autumn

holidays-- Halloween and Thanksgiving!

The Berenstain Bears Go on Vacation

Its summer vacation and the Berenstain Bears are off to

the seashore for sun and fun.

Berenstain Bears Go Out out Eat

Papa and the cubs take Mama to Bear Country Grill for

dinner and a special evening is had by all.

The Berenstain Bears God’s Wonderful World by

Jan & Mike Berenstain

In Sunday School, their teacher takes the cubs on a

nature walk to learn about God's beautiful creatures.

Also available:

The Berenstain Bears Thanksgiving All Around

The Berenstain Bears Hug and Make Up

When everyone wakes up a bit grumpy, the mood in

the Bear house is anything but happy. The Bear family

learns that sometimes laughter is all it takes to hug and

make up!

The Berenstain Bears Learn About Strangers

The Berenstain Bears learn not to be overly friendly

with strangers and give rules for dealing with them.

Also available: The Berenstain Bears Visit the

Firehouse

The Berenstain Bears Lose a Friend

The Bear family learns what its like to lose a close

friend when Sister Bears pet goldfish passes away.

Includes tips for young readers on how to cope with

the loss of a pet.

The Berenstain Bears Thanksgiving Blessings

Ride along with the Bear family on Thanksgiving Day

as Brother and Sister learn about all the things they,

and YOU, can be thankful for.

Bless Our Gramps & Gran by Mike Berenstain

The Bear family wants to show Gramps and Gran how

much they're loved. They plan a Grandparents Day

celebration.

Long Long Ago by Mike Berenstain

The Bear family travels back in time, and what a sight

it is! They get to see mummies up close in ancient

Egypt, and cheer loudly during a medieval jousting

match.

Under the Sea by Mike Berenstain

The Berenstain Bears discover what's living under the

sea.

We Love the Library by Mike Berenstain

The Berenstain Bears are always checking out books

about outer space, medieval knights, cute animals, and

more at the library. Libraries are fun!

The Best Pet of All by David LaRochelle

The mother of a little boy won't let him have a dog, but

she says he can have a dragon for a pet, if he can find

one.

The Best Pet Ever by Victoria Roberts

A little girl really wants a pet and with some creative

thinking and a very active imagination she finds all

types of objects that can become the best pet ever.

The Best Part of a Sauna by Sheryl Peterson

From gathering kindling, to building the fire in the old

sauna stove to taking a traditional Finnish sauna, a

youngster is enjoying a summer evening with Grandma

and Grandpa at the family lakeshore cabin.

The Best Seat in Kindergarten by Katharine Kenah

On Sam's first day of kindergarten, Ms. Tate, the

teacher, takes the class on a nature walk.

The Best Show and Share by Mercer Mayer

Little Critter is in a pickle! He has no idea what to

bring in for show and share to really impress his class.

Luckily, a frog jumps right into his bait can.

Additional Little Critters titles available:

The Best Teacher Ever Just a Little Too Little

Bye-Bye, Mom and Dad Just a Little Music

The Lost Dinosaur Bone

Best Thing about Valentines by Eleanor Hudson

Young children will enjoy the sweet rhyming story,

narrated by a young child who loves making and

sending cards to family, friends, and classmates.

Beverly Billingsly Takes a Bow by Alexander

Stadler

A trunk full of costumes from Great-aunt Bethesda

opens up a whole new world for Beverly.

Big Bear Hug by Nicholas Oldland

A huge bear is wandering through the forest, but wait a

minute! Who's that he's hugging?

Big Chickens by Leslie Helakoski

This hilarious read-aloud tells the story of what

happens when four chickens run away from a wolf

that’s sneaking into their coop.

Big Chickens Fly the Coop by Leslie Helakoski

Four big chickens are feeling all cooped up, so they set

off to find the farmhouse.

The Big Snow by Berta and Elmer Hader

This Caldecott Medal winner depicts birds and other

small animals preparing for the winter.

The Big Something by Patricia Reilly Giff

Best friends Jilli and Jim wonder what kind of structure

is being built next door, and if the woman wearing a

pointy hat they see painting is a witch.

BirdCatDog: a graphic novel by Lee Nordloing &

Meritxell Bosch

The story of a bird, a cat, and a dog through clever

wordless comics. Everyone is a hero in his own story

and every story is connected.

Biscuit by Alyssa Satin Capucilli

A little yellow dog wants ever one more thing before

he'll go to sleep. Also available:

Biscuit Feeds the Pets Biscuit Goes Camping

Biscuit Plays Ball Biscuit Loves the Library

Biscuit’s Christmas Eve by Alyssa Satin Capucilli

Young readers will discover Biscuits sweet and

surprising antics hidden under every flap as he helps

bake cookies, wrap gifts, and decorate the tree.

Biscuit’s First Beach Day by Alyssa Satin Capucilli

Biscuit is going on his first trip to the beach! He is

excited about making sand castles, collecting seashells,

and playing in the ocean. Join Biscuit for some fun in

the sun.

Blue Rabbit and Friends by Christopher Wormell

In this charming picture book children are invited to

match animals to their appropriate abodes.

Blue Sea by Robert Kalan

Several fishes of varying size introduce space

relationships and size differences.

Blueberry Girl by Neil Gaiman

Rhyming text expresses a prayer for a girl to be

protected from such dangers as nightmares at age three

or false friends at fifteen, and to be granted clearness of

sight and other favors.

The Borrowed Hanukkah Latkes by Linda Glaser

In this 1997 Smithsonian magazine Notable Book for

Children, Rachel's mother invites their neighbor for

dinner on Hanukkah, but she doesn't want to be a

bother.

The Boy Who Grew Flowers by Jen Wojtowicz

Rink is a very unusual boy who grows beautiful

flowers all over his body whenever the moon is full.

One day a new girl arrives at school, and Rink

discovers she has some unique qualities of her own.

The Boy Who Wouldn’t Go to Bed by Helen Cooper

A boy who does not want to go to bed has a series of

imaginary encounters with a tiger, soldiers, the moon,

and others.

Bramble and Maggie Give and Take by Jessie Haas

Maggie and her mischievous horse, Bramble, are back

for another spirited romp through the ins and outs of

friendship.

The Brave Little Seamstress by Mary Pope Osborne

Proud of her amazing feat, the brave little seamstress

sets off to tell the world. It's not her fault if, along the

way, a giant sees her coat and thinks she slew seven

"giants."

Bread and Jam for Frances by Russell Hoban

Frances decides she wants to eat only bread and jam at

every meal until, to her surprise, her parents grant her

wish.

Bruce the Moose & Lily by Tina Rantes

A rhyming book about Bruce the moose and Lily the

bee.

Bubble Trouble by Margaret Mahy

When little Mabel's bubble gets away from her, it's her

baby brother who gets into trouble. Soon he's floating

out of the house, above the fence, and all over town!

Bug Safari by Bob Barner

Deep in a hot, bug-infested jungle, a young explorer

tries to find his way out.

Bugged! by Michelle Knudsen

Bzzzz! The mosquitoes are attacking and Rileys on the

run! Can he find a way to make himself bug-proof?

The Bugliest Bug by Carol Diggory Shields

All kinds of insects compete to see who is the

"bugliest" bug of all, but there is a sinister surprise

behind the contest

Bunny Bungalow by Cynthia Rylant

The bunnies have found a cozy bungalow. It's just right

for busy days, snug nights, and lots of bunny fun.

Buster by Denise Fleming

Buster hoped there would be juicy steaks or fancy

cheeses or spicy sausages in the box, but inside was

something Buster did not want—and that something

was a cat.

The Busy Beaver by Nicholas Oldland

A very busy beaver learns a lesson from his friends.

Also available: Big Bear Hug

Butterflies by Nic Bishop

Nic introduces young readers to the beauty and

diversity of these amazing insects.

Button Up!: Wrinkled Rhymes by Alice Schertle

Giggles galore in this collection of humorous poems

about treasured articles of clothing owned by adorable

animals.

Cake Day by Ellen Mayer

A child helps Grandma to bake a very special cake.

Carmine: A Little More Red by Melissa Sweet

The timeless tale of Little Red Riding Hood is

presented in this fresh, lively retelling with enough

twists and turns to keep readers guessing.

A Cars Christmas by Melissa Lagonegro

Step into Reading Level 1. Celebrate the holidays with

Lightning McQueen, Mater, Sally, Doc Hudson, and

the rest of the cool "Cars" characters.

Cars: Rushing! Honking! Zooming by Patricia

Hubbell

Cars go rushing up and down, from sedans to SUVs to

station wagons. They take people here, there, and

everywhere.

Cat Got a Lot by Steve Henry

Cat goes out, and comes back with a lot of new things.

Cat, What is That? by Tony Johnston

With poetic text and realistic paintings, this book

provides an intimate portrait of these graceful and

sophisticated animals for cat lovers of all ages.

Chester by Melanie Watt

This is a story told, and retold, by dueling author-

illustrators. Melanie Watt starts out with the story of a

mouse in a house. Then Melanie's cat, Chester, sends

the mouse packing and proceeds to cover the pages

with rewrites from his red marker.

Chester’s Back by Melanie Watt

In this uproarious sequel to Chester, the battle of the

picture-book makers continues. Which author-

illustrator will come out on top, Chester or Melanie

Watt, is anybody's guess!

Chicken Dance by Tammi Sauer

Meet Marge and Lola, chickens on a mission: to win

tickets for the Elvis Poultry Show! But their toughest

competition is a pack of menacing ducks.

Chicken in Charge by Adam Lehrhaupt

When the farmer is away, who will care for the new

lambs? Zoey, of course! Zoey thinks she knows all

about lambs. They need dinner, baths, and lots of

bedtime stories! Sounds easy…right?

Chicken on a Broom by Adam Lehrhaupt

When Pip's mask goes missing before the Halloween

costume party, it's up to Zoey the brave chicken and

her sidekick Sam to find it.

Chin Yu Min and the Ginger Cat by Jennifer

Armstrong

Through her friendship with a ginger cat, a haughty

Chinese widow learns to be humble and to provide for

herself.

Chiquita’s Children by Jan Wolff

Chiquita, a determined young hen, longs to raise a

family of her own. The other barnyard animals look on

sadly each day as Farmer Olson carries her eggs away.

The Christmas Quiet Book by Deborah Underwood

Observes the "joyful noise" of quiet moments found

during the winter holiday season.

The Cinder-eyed Cats by Erick Rahmann

When a mysterious island comes to life, cinder-eyed

cats move like shadows, boats float above the ocean,

whales fly across the dawn sky, and a parade of fish

dances in the light of a campfire.

Clara Caterpillar by Pamela Duncan Edwards

A carefree caterpillar named Clara becomes a common

cream-colored butterfly and can't possibly compete

with a conceited caterpillar named Catisha, who

becomes a captivating crimson-colored butterfly. Or

can she?

Click, Clack, Moo Cows That Type by Doreen

Cronin

Farmer Brown has a problem. His cows like to type.

All day long he hears "click, clack, moo." His

problems REALLY begin when his cows start leaving

him notes.

Clifford’s Birthday Party by Norman Bridwell

Everyone wants to give Clifford a special birthday

present, but the blow-up ball gets blown up, the piñata

gets smashed, and the sweater is too small. Finally,

Clifford gets the best present of all, his family there to

celebrate with him.

Clothesline Clues to Jobs People Do by Kathryn

Heling

Look on and below seven clotheslines and spot

colorful items, including the mail carrier’s uniform, the

artist’s brushes, and the chef’s apron.

Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs by Judi Barrett

In Chewandswallow, meals rain from the sky at

appropriate times of the day, but a change in the

weather blows in massive problems.

Coin Toss by Jake Black

Two-Face turns the Mayor's Annual Award for

philanthropy into a nightmare, so Batman and

Batwoman must bring him to justice.

A Color of His Own by Leo Lionni

A little chameleon is distressed that he doesn't have his

own color like other animals.

Cook-A-Doodle-Doo! by Janet Stevens and Susan

Stevens Crummel

Big Brown Rooster is sick of chicken feed. So along

with his friends, he sets out to make the most

magnificent strawberry shortcake in the whole wide

world — but not one of them knows how to cook.

Cock-A-Doodle Christmas by Will Hillenbrand

A young chicken learns to crow the good news of baby

Jesus’ birth.

Cock-a-doodle-do, Creak, Pop-pop, Moo by Jim

Aylesworth

Rhythms, rhyme, and onomatopoeia are used to

describe a day in the life of a farm family.

Cool Cars by Tonly Mitton and Ant Parker

From luxury limousines to speedy sports cars, a wide

variety of automobiles are featured--all driven by

kooky animal characters.

Coral Reef Hideaway: the Story of a Clown

Anemonefish by Doe Boyle

A clown anemonefish, which lives in the delicate

tentacles of a sea anemone, finds a mate; lays her eggs;

and protects them from other coral reef animals.

Cowardly Lion by Bingbo

A heartwarming tale of friendship, which highlights

the importance of courage and loyalty.

Crane Boy by Diana Cohn

Every year, Kinga and his classmates wait for the

black-necked cranes to return to the kingdom of

Bhutan, deep in the Himalayas. Every year, fewer

cranes return. Together with classmates, Kinga creates

and performs a dance to honor the cranes.

The Crane Wife by Odds Bodkin

When Osamu, a lonely sail maker, nurses an injured

crane, he never suspects this simple act of kindness

will change his life forever.

Crazy Like a Fox: a Simile Story by Loreen Leedy

Rufus the fox sneaks up on Babette and roars like a

lion. An angry Babette chases Rufus, but is Rufus

being chased or is he actually leading Babette to a

surprise destination?

Creepy Monsters, Sleepy Monsters by Jane Yolen

Yolen scares up a new rhyming read-aloud about the

snarfing, growling, snoring way that monsters go to

bed.

The Croaky Pokey by Ethan Long

Youngsters are invited to join in the froggy fun with

this hopping and bopping version of a favorite song.

Crossing by Philip E. Booth

A majestic picture book for all ages that will delight

anyone who appreciates the American freight train.

Crow Made a Friend by Margaret Peot

A lonely crow tries to make a friend from sticks and

leaves, then from snow.

Curious George: A Home for Honeybees by Julie

Tibbott

George and his friend Steve eat all of the honeycomb

Betsy was going to use for her report on bees, so they

build a beehive to make more.

Curious George at the Baseball Game by Margret

& H.A. Rey

Curious George and the man in the yellow hat attend a

baseball game to cheer on the Mudville Miners.

Curious George and the Dump Truck by Margret

Rey

Curious George inspects the big truck next door.

Before long he finds that one little lever can mean big

trouble.

Curious George and the Firefighters by Margret

Rey and H.A. Rey

George and the man with the yellow hat take a trip to

the firehouse where George finds all sorts of new

things.

Curious George Car Wash adapted by Julie

Bartynski

Follow along with Curious George as he and his friend

Allie make their own toy car wash.

Curious George: Farm to Table by Julie Fenner

George's friend Marco wants to make his famous

tortillas for his abuela's birthday.

Curious George Goes Camping by Margret & H.A.

Rey

Curious George gets into mischief while camping but

is able to redeem himself in an emergency.

Curious George: Three Tales of a Winter’s Night

This collection is the perfect companion for a cold

winter's night, featuring these favorite Curious George

stories: The Surprise Gift, Snowy Day, and A Winter's

Nap.

Daddy, Will You Miss Me? by Wendy McCormick

When Daddy goes to Africa, he and his son make up

little rituals to do every day he's gone so they can

reaffirm their love across the miles.

The Dandelion Seed by Joseph Anthony

By roadside or mountainside, the humble dandelion

flowers every month of the year throughout the world,

a fitting symbol of life.

Daniel’s Potty Time by Alexandra Schwartz

Daniel Tiger is so excited for his day that he doesn't

want to go to the potty. But then he learns that it's

important to sit and try to go. Other Daniel Tiger

books: Daniel Goes to the Dentist

The Helpers in Your Neighborhood

Darth Vader, Rebel Hunter by Lauren Nesworthy

Learn all about one of the most terrifying figures in the

Empire, Darth Vader!

The Dandelion Seed’s Big Dream by Joseph

Anthony

Consider the dandelion. It lives life fully, flies with

beauty, survives storms, endures darkness, never gives

up. It is one of natures greatest success stories.

Deep in the Swamp by Donna M. Bateman

Readers count from one otter pup to ten baby crayfish

as they learn about the special relationships between

the parents and offspring of mammals, reptiles, birds,

and insects that make their home in the Okenfenokee

Swamp.

Dex: The Heart of a Hero by Caralyn Buehner

Dexter the dog is so little that Cleevis the tomcat

bullies him. Suddenly, Cleevis needs his help! Dexter

has determination, spirit, and heart as he proves that no

matter how little you are you can still do very big

things.

Diary of a Worm: Nat the Gnat by Lori Houran

A skill-building reader starring Worm finds him taking

a turn caring for a class pet gnat that accidentally

escapes from its tank.

Dig, Scoop, Ka-boom! by Joan Holub

Step into Reading Step 1. Ready to Read. A

construction site crew is busy at work. As the work

continues readers are in for a surprise.

Dinopotamus Goes to School by Lois Wickstrom

Dinopotamus watches the children. He tries to do what

they do. He follows them to school.

Dinotrux by Chris Gall

Millions of years ago, Dinotrux ruled the Earth. These

mighty part-truck, part-dino demolition dynamos

rumbled, plowed, and bulldozed their way through the

centuries.

Do Unto Otters: A Book About Manners by Laurie

Keller

Keller highlights how to be a good friend and

neighbor, in this story about Mr. Rabbit and his new

neighbors, otters.

Do You Want to Be My Friend by Eric Carle

This classic tale of friendship tracks a small gray

mouse's search for the perfect pal.

The Dog from Arf! Arf! to Zzzz

This noisy alphabet book of dog sounds and commands

will appeal to the dog lover in everyone.

Dog in Charge by K.L. Going

When his human family goes to the store, Dog is left in

charge of five wily cats.

The Dog Who Cried Wolf by Keiko Kasza

Moka is a good dog, but when his little girl reads him a

book about wolves, being a good dog suddenly seems

awfully boring. Moka decides to run away to the wild,

but what will happen when the real wolves show up?

Dogs and Cats by Steve Jenkins

Are you a cat lover? A dog person? Either way, this

book is for you! Read about how your favorite

companion came to be a pet.

Dolphin Baby by Nicola Davies

Pop! Tail first, head last, Dolphin is born into the blue.

He's brand new, but helped by his mother, he swims

up, up, up to take his first breath.

Don’t Make Me Laugh by James Stevenson

The Smile Detective lays down the law for reading this

book: Do not laugh! Do not smile! Whimsical

illustrations will have readers disobeying at every turn.

Don’t Wake Up the Bear! by Marjorie Dennis

Murray

Reveals what happens when a quartet of smaller

animals snuggle up with a hibernating bear.

The Doorbell Rang by Pat Hutchins

Each time the doorbell rings, there are more people

who have come to share Ma's wonderful cookies.

Doozers Have Green Thumbs by Cordelia Evans

Doozers love radishes! But plants need space to grow,

and there is no room at the farm. Can Spike, Molly

Bolt, Daisy Wheel, and Flex find a new way to grow

radishes? Also available: Doozers Stick with It Catch

a Ride

Dora’s Chicks by Julie Sykes

It's time for breakfast and Dora's chicks are nowhere to

be found.

Down by the Bay by Raffi

In this song, two children imagine their mothers

asking, "Did you ever see a goose kissing a moose, a

fly wearing a tie, or llamas eating their pajamas down

by the bay?"

Down by the Station by Will Hillenbrand

Join Hillenbrand's group of mischievous, playful, and

sleepy baby animals on their way to the children's zoo.

Down in the Woods at Sleepytime by Carole

Schaelfer

It's sleepytime down in the woods but not one of the

baby animals is ready for bed.

Drew the Screw by Mattia Cerato

The saw cuts, the hammer hits, and the drill makes

holes; so Drew needs a job too.

Drive by Nathan Clement

A little boy tells the story of what his dad does in his

long day of driving a truck. Startlingly vivid graphic

images of a big rig.

Duck at the Door by Jackie Urbanovic

In this silly and humorous story, Max the Duck and his

newfound friends show there is no place like a home

away from home.

Duck, Duck, Porcupine by Salina Yoon

Big Duck likes to boss around her younger brother,

Little Duck, and she fancies herself the leader of their

trio--when joined by their gentle friend Porcupine.

Earl the Squirrel by Don Freeman

Determined to find his own acorns, young Earl the

squirrel embarks on an all-night search, relying on his

red scarf and a few animal friends for help.

Earthquack! by Margie Palatini

When Chucky Ducky feels the earth beneath him

grumble and rumble, he runs to alert the other barnyard

animals to the coming earthquake.

Easter Mice! by Bethany Roberts

It's springtime! It's Eastertime! The Holiday Mice are

going on an egg hunt.

Elle & Buddy by K. D. Rausin & Muza Ulasowski

Elle, a young girl confined to a wheelchair, gains new

courage when she receives a racing wheelchair and

practices until she can even outpace her dog, Buddy.

Elmo’s ABC Book by Sarah Albee

Elmo knows the ABCs. Does Elmo have a favorite

letter?

Emily’s Art by Peter Catalanotto

Emily paints four pictures and enters one in the first-

grade art contest, but the judge interprets Emily's entry

as a rabbit instead of a dog.

Emma Kate by Patricia Polacco

Emma Kate has an imaginary friend. They walk to

school together and sit together in class. They even

have their tonsils out and eat gallons of ice cream

together.

Ethan the Raindrop by Sean Patrick Guidera

Ethan is a young raindrop living a very content life

floating in a cloud with his brothers and sisters.

Even Monsters Need Haircuts by Matthew

McElligott

A young barber stays up well past midnight to cater to

a special clientele. After all, even monsters need

haircuts!

The Faithful Friend by Robert D. Sansouci

On the lush tropical island live Clement and Hippolyte,

two inseparable friends. Hippolyte agrees to join his

best friend on his journey to propose marriage. When

Pauline accepts Clement's proposal, it enrages her

uncle. To prevent the wedding, the old wizard lures

Hippolyte into a deadly trap.

Families by Shelley Rotner and Sheila M. Kelly

Big or small, similar or different-looking, there are all

kinds of families. Some have one parent, some have

two.

The Family Book by Todd Parr

Represents a variety of families, some big and some

small, some with only one parent and some with two

moms or dads, some quiet and some noisy, but all alike

in some ways and special no matter what.

Fancy Nancy and the Dazzling Jewels by Jane

O’Connor

Fancy Nancy has so many jewels that her jewelry

boxes are overflowing! But when she and Bree decide

to have a jewelry swap, Nancy starts to miss her old

charm bracelet.

Farfallina & Marcel by Holly Keller

Farfallina the caterpillar and Marcel the gosling are an

unlikely pair, but they are best friends. When the two

are separated, both transform in wondrous ways.

Farm Animals by Joanne Mattern

Learn about farm animals and learn to read along with

a grown-up.

Finger Rhymes by Marc Brown

Presents 14 rhymes with instructions for accompanying

finger plays.

Finn’s Mission by David Fentiman

Follows the adventures of former storm trooper Finn as

he gets caught up in the battle to save the galaxy.

First Day by Katherena Vermette

Makwa has to go to a new school ... and he doesn't

want to. How will he face his first day?

First Grade, Here I Come! by Nancy Carlson

As Henry tells his mother about the cool classroom

science corner, a new friend, and that he'll learn to read

books, he begins to realize that maybe first grade won't

be so bad after all.

First Graders from Mars by Shana Corey

Like any Martian, Horus was excited about starting

first grade. Until he discovered there were no slime

tables, no snooze mats, and no snacks.

Fishing With Grandma by Susan Avingaq

Adventure begins when Grandma takes her two

grandchildren out for a trip on the lake.

Five Little Monkeys Play Hide-and-Seek by Eileen

Christelow

The five little monkeys are supposed to go to bed, but

they convince the babysitter that there's time for just

one more game of hide-and-seek.

Fletcher and the Falling Leaves by Julia Rawlinson

It's autumn, and Fletcher's favorite tree is slowly

changing colors and losing its leaves. However, as

winter arrives, Fletcher sees that his tree has turned

into a glittering surprise.

The Force Awakens by David Fentiman

A dark power is rising, and the galaxy is in danger!

Meet the brave new heroes who must battle to protect

it. Join them in their fight against evil. Can they stop

the First Order's sinister plans?

Francis Woke Up Early by Josephine Nobisso

Imagines a moment in the boyhood of Saint Francis of

Assisi, in which he befriends a wild she-wolf by

sharing his breakfast gathered from his family's farm.

Franklin’s Canoe Trip

This father/son adventure finds Franklin and Bear on a

camping trip with their fathers, "just like real

explorers."

Freight Train by Donald Crews

Chugga, chugga. Whoo, whooooo! Is it an airplane? A

car? Nope! It’s a train!

Friendly Day by Mij Kelly and Charles Fuge

A day for sharing, a day for caring, when everyone is

nice, when Cow reads Snail a fairy tale, and cats do not

eat mice.

The Friendship Fairy by Amanda Provins

A fairy wonders what she is "most excellent at." At last

she is awarded Friendship Fairy wings.

Froggy Goes to Camp by Jonathan London

Only Froggy could manage to lose his trunks during

swim class and overturn the kayak with the camp

director in it.

Frosty the Snowman adapted by Mary Man-Kong

Based on the beloved animated holiday special

produced by Rankin-Bass that airs each year on CBS,

this storybook retelling comes with more than 30

stickers to add to the fun.

The Fruit Salad Friend by Maria Dismondy

Chloe loves going to school, but lately something is

different. Chloe has all the ingredients of a great friend

- kindness, empathy, compassion, and more. Chloe

wonders, "What do you do when friends don't treat you

with kindness?"

Fun in the Sun by David Catrow

A trip to the beach that features a man in a funny hat--

or hat on a funny man, a sandy lunch and swimsuit,

and a high-flying kite.

Funny Bone: Jokes and Riddles

Martha Speaks. Everyone's favorite talking dog Martha

always has something witty to say. Now kids can laugh

along with her in this sidesplitting jokes and riddle

book.

Galimoto by Karen Williams

Walking through his village, a young African boy finds

the materials to make a special toy.

Gathering: A Northwoods Counting Book by Betsy

Bowen

All through the days of summer and fall, we’ll gather

food and firewood and memories to be ready for the

winter.

Geraldine, the Music Mouse by Leo Lionni

Geraldine uncovers a cheese statue of a mouse playing

what seems to be a flute, but on closer inspection is

really its tail. That night Geraldine is woken by silver

and gold sounds.

Get the Giggles by Bron Davies

A joke book for beginning readers.

Ghosts in the House! by Kazuno Kahara

At the edge of town lives a girl with a spooky problem:

her house is haunted!

Giant Pumpkin

It's pumpkin day at the burrow! Peter, Lily, Benjamin,

and Cotton-tail find a giant pumpkin in Mr.

McGregor's garden. But once they get it rolling, they

can't stop it!

Gift Horse by S. D. Nelson

Relates the story of a Lakota youth whose father gives

him a horse in preparation for his making the transition

from boyhood into manhood and becoming a Lakota

Warrior.

Go, Go, Trucks! by Jennifer Liberts

Two siblings spot a variety of trucks, play with toy

trucks, and watch monster trucks at a state fair.

Golem by David Wisniewski

According to legend, Rabbi Loew shaped a giant man

of clay, a golem, and brought him to life. The golem’s

job was to defend the Jews of Prague from their

persecutors, and he performed it almost too well.

Goats on the Family Farm by Chana Stiefel

Did you know that you can make cheese from goat’s

milk, or that goats are really great jumpers?

The Good Dinosaur: Crash, Boom, Roar!

Arlo the dinosaur hears a lot of different sounds.

Good Morning, Digger by Anne Rockwell

When Digger, a backhoe, is dropped off in a vacant lot,

a little boy watches as Digger and the construction

crew slowly transform the empty lot into a community

center.

Goodbye Mousie by Robie Harris

This heartwarming story is ideal to help children cope

with a loss. A boy grieves for his dead pet Mousie,

helps to bury him, and begins to come to terms with his

loss.

Grandad’s Island by Benji Davies

At the bottom of Syd's garden, through the gate and

past the tree is Grandad's house. Syd can let himself in

any time he likes. But one day when Syd comes to call,

Grandad isn't in any of the usual places.

Grandma Chickenlegs by Geraldine McCaughrean

A retelling of a classic Russian folktale, about a young

girl who must rely on the advice of her dead mother

and her special doll.

Grandpa’s Garden by Stella Fry

This beautifully told story follows Billy from early

spring to late summer as he helps his grandpa with his

vegetable patch.

Gray Squirrels by G.G. Lake

Simple text and full color photos describe a gray

squirrel's appearance, life cycle, forest habitat, food,

and threats.

Groundhog Weather School: Fun Facts about

Weather and Groundhogs by Joan Holub

When Groundhog realizes he needs helpers all over the

country to accurately forecast the weather, he

establishes a school to teach young groundhogs how to

properly determine when spring will arrive.

Hannah’s Way by Linda Glaser

After Papa loses his job during the Depression,

Hannah’s family moves to rural Minnesota, where she

is the only Jewish child in her class.

The Happy Lion by Louise Fatio

The lion at the little French zoo is a favorite of all the

townspeople. Every day they stop by to feed him

tidbits and say, ""Bonjour, " Happy Lion." Naturally,

when the lion finds his door open, he decides it would

only be proper to visit all his friendly neighbors in

return.

Harold and the Purple Crayon by Crockett Johnson

First published in 1955, this classic tells the story of

young Harold, whose purple crayon and his

imagination take him on wonderful adventures.

Harriet and the Roller Coaster by Nancy L. Carlson

For days George has been taunting Harriet about the

roller coaster. "I am NOT scared," Harriet tells him.

The next morning, when it was time to go, she feels a

little sick.

Have I Got a Book for You! by Melanie Watt

You just can't say "no" to salesman Mr. Al Foxword.

Al can sell anything. You can't help but be impressed

by his lineup of satisfied customers. Al knows you're

looking for a great book, and this is your lucky day.

Have You Seen My Duckling? by Nancy Tafuri

A duckling is missing, and during Mother Duck's

search, the glowing illustrations evoke the lushness of

pond life, all from a child's-eye view.

Hayley’s Courage by Linda M. Steiner

Born with a noticeable birthmark on her face, young

Hayley asks her mom about the mark on her face. Her

mother's response provides Hayley with a healthy

perspective--a reminder of how special she is.

Heather Has Two Mommies by Lesléa Newman

When Heather goes to playgroup, at first she feels bad

because she has two mothers and no father, but then

she learns that there are lots of different kinds of

families.

Hello, Baby Beluga by Darrin Lunde

A series of questions and answers introduce children to

the life and habitat of the baby beluga.

Henry and Mudge and a Very Merry Christmas by

Cynthia Rylant

At Christmastime, Henry and his dog Mudge enjoy

baked treats, visits from relatives, and lots of presents.

Henry and the Bully by Nancy Carlson

When a bully starts stealing Henry's soccer ball at

recess, the little mouse doesn't know what to do. He

tries to ask his teacher for help, and his mom, too.

Soon Henry realizes he's got to find his own way to

solve his bully problem.

Here We Go ‘Round the Mulbery Bush as told by

Iza Trapani

Trapani's retelling of this favorite nursery rhyme

features a determined gardener and a lively cast of

critters who eat all her plants and vegetables.

Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins by Eric Kimmel

Hershel outwits the goblins that haunt the old

synagogue and prevent the village people from

celebrating Hanukkah.

Hide and Seek, Little Chameleon by Anita

Bijsterbosch

A seek-and-find book filled with colors, numbers, and

animal friends.

Hiding Dinosaurs by Dan Moynihan

After watching six dinosaurs hatch, a boy tries to keep

them hidden as they grow up.

Hilda Must be Dancing by Karma Wilson

This story of a hippo who loves to dance is sure to set

young feet tapping and fingers snapping.

Home in the Cave by Janet Halfmann

Baby Bat loves his cave home, but while practicing

flapping his wings one night, he falls, and Pluribus

Packrat rescues him. They then explore the deepest,

darkest corners of the cave.

How Big Could Your Pumpkin Grow? by Wendell

Minor

Playing with concepts of size and scale, giant

pumpkins decorate some of America's most famous

landmarks.

How the Moon Regained Her Shape by Janet Ruth

Heller

After the sun insults her, the moon gets very upset and

disappears, but with the help of her friends, the moon

gains more self-confidence each day until she is back

to her full size.

How to Drive Your Sister Crazy by Diane Z. Shore

I Can Read, Reading with Help 2. With a rubber snake,

some bubble gum, and a really great hiding space,

Bradley Harris Pinkerton shows you just how easy it is

to drive your sister crazy!

Hurry! Hurry! by Eve Bunting

All the farm animals are hurrying to welcome a new

baby chick in this prime offering for story time!

Hurry, Hurry, Mary Dear by N.M. Bodecker

This adaptation of Bodecker's poem introduces the

poor, hardworking Mary with paintings that illustrate

the story as it spirals to its inevitable and amusing

climax.

I Already Know I Love You by Billy Crystal

Starting with the anticipation of a new baby's arrival,

this celebrates all the moments, great and small, that a

new grandpa is ready to share when his grandchild is

born.

I Can be a Gymnast by Kristen Depken

Barbie joins a gymnastics team and takes part in a

competition. Also available: I Can be a Farm Vet

I Know an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Pie by

Alison Jackson

This book is based on the classic song about the old

woman who swallowed a fly, with a twist that features

an old lady attending a Thanksgiving dinner.

I Love Pink! by Frances Gilbert

When her pets turn pink, a young girl has a hard time

finding them in her pink bedroom.

I Met a Dinosaur by Jan Wahl

After a visit to the dinosaur exhibit at the museum, a

young girl sees dinosaurs all around her.

I Spy Animals by Jean Marzollo

Rhyming sentences challenge young readers to find the

animal they speak of.

I Spy Letters by Jean Marzollo

Rhyming text invites the reader to find hidden objects

representing the letters from A to Z.

I Went Walking by Sue Williams

A young child goes for a walk and discovers a parade

of animals along the way.

I Wish I Was a Gorilla by Jennifer Bové

Introduces gorillas, describing their physical features,

what they eat, and where they live.

I Wish I Was a Lion by Sandra Markle

What if you wished you were a lion? And then you

became one? Could you eat like a lion? Sleep like a

lion? Live in a lion family? And would you want to?

Find out!

I Wish I Was an Orca by Sandra Markle

Introduces orca whales, describing their physical

features, what they eat, where they live, and how they

care for their young.

If I Built a Car by Chris Van Dusen

Jack has designed the ultimate fantasy car. There is a

pool and a snack bar. After a tour of the interior, Jack

and his dad set off on the wildest test drive ever!

If I Built a House by Chris Van Dusen

Imaginative Jack describes the kind of house he would

build.

If Your Cat Were a Human by Leland P. Gamson

If your cat were a human would you two get along?

Would she know right from wrong? Would you play

games with your Cat if she or he were old or new?

I’m a Pill Bug by Yukihisa Toluda

Readers follow a "scavenger of nature" and discover

just what makes little pill bugs so fascinating.

I’m Dirty by Kate & Jim McMullan

A busy backhoe loader describes all the items it hauls

off a lot and all the fun it has getting dirty while doing

so.

The I’m Not Scared Book by Todd Parr

Relates the things that can frighten children and how

these fears may be overcome.

In the Small, Small Pond by Denise Fleming

Denise Fleming's Caldecott Honor book gives young

readers a frog's-eye view of life in a pond throughout

the seasons.

Inch by Inch by Leo Lionni

To keep from being eaten, an inchworm measures a

robin's tail, a flamingo's neck, a toucan's beak, a

heron's legs, and a nightingale's song.

Iris and Walter and the Substitute Teacher by

Elissa Haden Guest

When Iris's grandfather comes to her school as a

substitute teacher, she has a hard time sharing him with

the other students.

It’s Winter by Linda Glaser

Simple text and bold, beautiful paper sculpture convey

the animal’s life, plant life, weather, and clothing, as

well as the colors and feelings, associated with the

winter season.

Jack’s Garden by Henry Cole

Come to the garden that Jack planted. You will see

seeds, seedlings, buds and leaves. You will meet birds,

bugs and butterflies. Best of all, you will watch the

garden bloom!

Jack’s House by Karen Magnuson Beil

Someone has done a lot of work building a house, but

is this the house that Jack built? One tired puppy dog

disagrees.

Jamela’s Dress by Niki Daly

Jamela gets in trouble when she takes the material

intended for a new dress for Mam a, parades it in the

street, and allows it to become dirty and torn.

The Jelly Donut Difference by Maria Dismondy

Leah and Dexter are brother and sister. They don't

always get along. In fact, there are times they can be

downright mean to each other.

Jesus Loves Me by Anna Warner

Join Bob, Larry, and the rest of the Veggies as they

share a joyful message for little ones.

Jingle Bells, Homework Smells by Diane de Groat

When Mrs. Byrd gives the class homework for the

weekend, Gilbert just can't seem to find the time to do

it. What will Gilbert do when Monday morning comes?

Joy to the World: Christmas Stories and Songs by

Tomie DePaola

For generations of his fans, Christmas has been

synonymous with Tomie dePaola. After all, it's his

favorite holiday!

Jubela by Cristina Kessler

Based on a true story from Swaziland, Jubela is the

saga of a baby rhino whose mother is killed by

poachers, but who is found and cared for by an elder

female rhino.

The Just Right Gift by Katherena Vermette

Migizi loves his Gookom. Can he find the perfect gift

to show her how much?"

Just the Way You Are by Kara McMahon

Zoe loves being a ballerina. When Elmo gives it a try,

he doesn’t like ballet. Now, Zoe thinks Elmo doesn’t

like ballerinas. Does that mean that Elmo does not like

Zoe?

Kamik’s First Sled by Matilda Sulurayok

Jake's puppy Kamik is growing quickly, but the dog

isn't becoming any easier to handle. All Jake wants is

to raise his puppy into a strong, fast sled dog.

Kena by Gabriela Arellano + Gustavo Mazali

Kena brags about being the best at everything and

makes fun of his friends whenever they lose a game.

Soon, he finds himself isolated and left out of the fun.

Kite Day: A Bear and Mole Story by Will

Hillenbrand

On a windy spring day Bear and Mole decide to fly a

kite, but when a storm rumbles in, the kite string

breaks! The two friends tear after their kite and find it

in a tree, protecting a nest of baby birds from the rain.

Kode’s Question by Katherena Vermette

Kode knows many things, but she doesn't know one

things: what does respect mean? Who will help her

figure out the answer?

Kuba No: The Donkey Whisperer by Amy Muzzy

This is a true story about a naughty dog named Kuba

and his special friendship with a wild donkey named

Irene.

Kunu’s Basket by Lee DeCora Francis

Feeling frustrated when his first attempt to weave a

basket fails, a Penobscot Indian boy receives help and

encouragement from his grandfather.

Learn About Money by Mary Reina

Introduces young readers to different types of money

and how people can use it to buy goods and services.

The Legend of the Lady Slipper by Lise Lunge-

Larsen and Margi Preus

An unforgettable book that retells an Ojibwe legend

about the moccasin flower, called lady slipper in

English, and how it became one of nature's loveliest

spring flowers.

The Leprechaun’s Gold by Pamela Duncan

Edwards

In this classic Irish legend, two harpists set off for a

contest to name the finest harpist in all of Ireland.

The Library Tree by Scott Douglas

Librarians have kept the secret of books origins

carefully guarded--but one day a young reader named

Tommy sees something he wasn't supposed: The

Library Tree.

Linh and the Red Envelope by Diane Tran

The lunar New Year is here, and Linh wants to help

her mom prepare for the big celebration. There is much

to do around the house before the family reunion

dinner.

Little Critter Series

by Mercer Mayer

Exploring the Great Outdoors by Mercer Mayer

Little Critter and his classmates take a field trip into

the woods to study their natural surroundings. They see

little bugs, big trees, and lots of animal tracks. There's

so much to see and do!

Just a Bully

One day a bigger kid was picking on Little Critter’s

sister at the playground. When he tells the bully to

leave his sister alone, the bully starts picking on him!

Just a Special Thanksgiving

Little Critter is going to have a Thanksgiving he'll

never forget! Also available: Just Pick Us, Please!

Just for You

A little beaver wants to do a lot of things just for his

mother, but he botches up everything he tries. Then he

discovers the one thing he can do right.

Just Go to Bed

It's bedtime for Little Critter, but he tries to put it off

for as long as he can!

Just Grandma and Me

Adventures at the beach as Grandma's "big boy" helps

set up the umbrella--"all by himself", gets hot dogs--

and washes off the sand, goes snorkeling, all on his

own.

Just Grandpa and Me

The adventures of Little Critter and his Grandpa, as

they go to the city to buy a new suit.

Just Me and My Babysitter

Little Critter is a big help when the babysitter comes.

He helps do the dishes, give his little sister a bath, and

makes popcorn.

Just Me and My Dad

Little Critter and his dad go camping.

Just Me and My Mom

Little Critter and his mom take the train to the city and

enjoy a day visiting a museum, an aquarium, and a

restaurant.

Just Me in the Tub

When Little Critter takes a bath, there are lots of things

that he does, before, during, and after his bath.

Just My Friend and Me

Little Critter, the popular little beaver, and his friend

spend a day playing together.

Little Lucy Goes to School by Ilene Cooper

When Mom and Lucy the beagle go to school to

deliver Bobby's forgotten lunch, Lucy gets loose.

Little Mouse Gets Ready by Jeff Smith

There’s a lot to do before Little Mouse is ready to go

visit the barn. Will he master all the intricacies of

getting dressed, from snaps and buttons to Velcro and

tail holes?

Little Panda by Renata Liwska

In the misty mountains a little panda bear climbs tall

trees, munches sweet bamboo, and curls up in his

favorite perch to sleep. It is just right, until Little

Panda's nap is disturbed by something unexpected.

This is the perfect story to reassure little ones that

parents always return.

Little Rabbit’s Christmas by Harry Horse

When Little Rabbit gets a red sled for Christmas, he

cannot wait to try it out and show it off to his friends.

The Little Red Hen (Makes a Pizza) by Philemon

Sturges

Little Red Hen gets a fresh new twist as she goes

through the process of making a pizza with no help

from her friends, of course.

The Little School Bus by Carol Roth

Here comes the school bus, beep, beep, beep! Step

right up and take a seat.

Llama Llama Dance Recital Fun by Anna Dewdney

Llama Llama helps his friend Luna get over her stage

fright so that she can dance in a recital. Also available:

Llama Llama Happy Birthday!

Lola’s Fandango by Anna Witte

Lola is a young Spanish girl in awe of her glamorous

older sister. However, she discovers her own talent

through secret fandango lessons from her father.

The Loopy Coop Hens by Janet Morgan Stoeke

Penguin Young Readers Level 2. Chickens Pip, Midge,

and Dot admire Rooster Sam and his ability to fly up to

the barn roof, but when they spy on him to see how he

does it, they get a big surprise.

Lost at Sea adapted by Leigh Stevens

World of Reading Level 3. A summer boat trip turns

into a day of tropical-island survival when the Flynn-

Fletcher family gets shipwrecked!

Lottie’s New Friend by Petra Mathers

As Herbie strolls over to his best friend Lottie's house,

he's looking forward to cookies and a chat. It appears

Lottie has found someone else to share her cookies

with.

Lucy Tries Hockey by Lisa Bowes

Lucy and her friends learn introductory hockey skills

as they try out a new sport. Also available:

Lucy Tries Soccer

Lump Lump and the Blanket of Dreams by Gwen

Jackson

A little black bear and his forest friends gather

materials for Spider Woman, a holy woman in

Navajo/Din' culture and folklore, to weave a blanket of

dreams.

M is for Melody by Kathy-jo Wargin

A music lesson in alphabet form that includes

instruments, terms, composers, and music styles.

Made by Raffi by Craig Pomranz

Raffi is a shy boy who doesn't like games and is often

teased at school. But when he gets the idea of making a

scarf for his dad's birthday his classmates take notice.

Madeline at the White House by John Marciano

Madeline and her friends spend Easter at the White

House with the President's daughter.

Madeline’s Christmas by Ludwig Bemelans

With everyone else sick in bed with a cold on

Christmas Eve, it is up to Madeline to run the school

and she finds a remarkable helper in a rug-selling

magician.

The Magic Hat by Mem Fox

One day a magic hat drops into town from the sky,

delighting the townspeople who, one by one, are

transformed into giant playful animals.

Magic School Bus Has a Heart by Anne Capeci

Mrs. Frizzle's class gets in the Magic School Bus to go

see a movie, but instead they find themselves on a

heart-pounding adventure.

Magical Mermaids

Shimmer and Shine visit a mermaid kingdom. Can they

fix their mistakes?

Maisy Goes Camping by Lucy Cousins

Five in the tent! A camping trip with Maisy turns into a

slapstick comedy of errors in this hilarious picture-

book adventure.

Mama Travels for Work by Jill Cozza-Turner

When Jodi's mother has to be away from home for

three days on a work trip, she is reassured of her

mother's love by the special messages she opens each

day her mother is away.

Mama’s Little Duckling by Majorie Blain Parker

Dandelion Duckling is ready to explore all by himself,

but Mama is watching. One day not even Mama sees

the weasel. Can Dandelion remember what Mama

taught him?

The Man Who Walked Between the Towers by

Mordicai Gerstein

In 1974, French aerialist Philippe Petit threw a

tightrope between the two towers of the World Trade

Center and spent an hour performing high-wire tricks.

Caldecott Medal winner.

Many Moons by James Thurber

This is a wise tale about a little princess who wanted

the moon and got it.

Martha Says It With Flowers

Martha always seems to do the wrong thing around

Grandma Lucille. To prove that she really is a

considerate dog, Martha decides to find something

extra special for Grandma's birthday.

Max by Bob Graham

As the son of super heroes Captain Lightning and

Madam Thunderbolt, Max is destined to join their

ranks, once he learns to fly.

Max & Ruby’s Bedtime Book by Rosemary Wells

At bedtime, Grandma tells Max and Ruby three

favorite stories about themselves.

Max’s ABC by Rosemary Wells

Max’s ants have escaped from their farm, and now

they’re searching for food.

Mean Team by Geof Smith

The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles must stop Bebop &

Rocksteady from taking over the world.

Meet Optimus Primal by Jennifer Fox

When Optimus Prime and his fellow rescue bots go on

a mission to protect and learn from mankind, he must

find a new way to save the day.

Meet Spidey by Charles Cho

Introduces Peter Parker, a mild-mannered high school

student who has super powers that allow him to fight

crime as Spider-Man.

Mega Mouse by Séverine Vidal

The citizens of MegaCityVille live happily under the

protection of the Mega heroes. But in the shadows, the

appalling Mosquito Man prepares his attack!

Also available: Mega Wolf

Melody of the Qeej by Mai Kou Xiong

Phengxue was always too busy with soccer and friends

to take an interest in the ancient Hmong qeej, until his

two best friends encounter the instrument during a

visit.

Mexico by Chloe Perkins

¡Hola! My name is Rosa, and I’m a kid who lives in

Mexico. Have you ever wondered what Mexico is like?

Come along with me to find out! Also available: China

Miffy at the Library by Maggie Testa

Miffy and Grunty are excited to help Aunt Alice at the

library. Putting books on shelves is fun, until they learn

that they are doing it the wrong way. Luckily, Aunt

Alice helps them learn to do it the right way, so they

can go back to having fun playing librarians together!

Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel by Virginia

Lee Burton

Mike Mulligan proves that, although dated, his steam

shovel is still useful.

Minerva Louise on Christmas Eve by Janet Morgan

Stoeke

One snowy evening, Minerva Louise wonders why a

fat guy in a red suit is on the roof. She follows him

down the chimney and, to her surprise, sees a big tree

inside.

Minnesota Moon by Jo Ann Polinski

A wonderful children’s story about camping out under

the northern skies of Minnesota and all the wonderful

creatures that can be seen there.

Mirette on the High Wire by Emily Arnold

McCully

Mirette was fascinated by Bellini, who walks the

clothesline with the grace and ease of a bird. When

Mirette discovers that fear has kept him from

performing for years, she sets out to show him that

sometimes a student can be the greatest teacher of all.

Misaabe’s Stories by Katherena Vermette

Misaabe tells stories and tries to pass them off as the

truth. When his mother finds out, she tries to show him

his life isn't so bad.

The Mitten by Alvin Tresselt

A mitten lost by a little boy in the woods, magically

holds almost all the forest creatures that come

crowding in.

Mole Music by David McPhail

A spiritual story about the far-reaching effects of

private actions.

Mole’s Babies by David Bedford

While waiting for the arrival of his babies, Morris

wants to find the best way to make his babies happy.

He watches the other animals around the farm to see

how they do it. In the end, he discovers that his babies

need just one thing.

Molly’s Organic Farm by Carol L. Malnor

Wandering into a community organic farm, a homeless

cat is adopted by the farmers and helps them out.

Monsters on Machines by Deb Lund

Meet Stinky Stubb, Dirty Dugg, Gorbert, and Melvina,

the craftiest crew of monsters ever to build a house.

Moo! by David LaRochelle

This imaginative picture book will have readers

laughing as it captures the highs and lows of a

mischievous cow's very exciting day.

Moo Who? by Margie Palatini

Hilda Mae Heifer loves to moo, but when she’s

bumped on the head, she can’t remember what sound

she’s supposed to make. Is it an oink or a honk?

The Mouse and the Meadow by Chad Wallace

A young mouse quickly comes of age as he sets out to

explore his meadow. There he meets many remarkable

creatures.

Mousetropolis by R. Gregory Christie

In this update of the classic fable, City Mouse and his

cousin, Country Mouse, exchange visits.

A Mousy Mess by Laura Driscoll

While the cat's away, the mice will visit the playroom!

Mr. Mischief and the Leprechaun by Roger

Hargreaves

Mr. Mischief plays tricks on everyone, but one

morning when some strange things begin to happen in

his house, he wonders who is responsible.

Mr. Putter & Tabby Catch the Cold by Cynthia

Rylant

When Mr. Putter catches a cold, his friend Mrs.

Teaberry sends over some special treats to help him

feel better.

Mr. Putter & Tabby Make a Wish by Cynthia

Rylant

Mr. Putter thinks he is too old to celebrate his birthday,

but when he remembers some of his past birthdays, he

changes his mind.

Mr. Putter & Tabby Stir the Soup by Cynthia

Rylant

Mr. Putter and Tabby go to their neighbor's house to

make soup, but Zeke the dog makes it very difficult for

them.

Music Everywhere! by Maya Ajmera, Elise Hofer

Derstine, and Cyntha Pon

Photographs from around the world celebrate the

universal joy that kids get from making music, whether

they're playing instruments, clapping their hands,

stomping their feet, or singing.

Muskrat Will Be Swimming by Cheryl Savageau

A heart-warming tale of the lesson a girl learns from a

Seneca creation story told to her by her grandfather—a

lesson of knowing who you are and staying strong in

the face of hurtful criticism.

My Big Dog by Janet Stevens and Susan Stevens

Crummel

Merl the Cat's pampered life is turned upside down

when a little golden retriever puppy moves into the

house.

My Car by Byron Barton

Barton's captivating text and graphic artwork invite

readers to count, name colors and shapes.

My Friend Rabbit by Eric Rahmann

When Mouse lets his best friend, Rabbit, play with his

brand-new airplane, trouble isn't far behind.

My Lucky Day by Keiko Kasza

When a delicious-looking piglet knocks on Mr. Fox's

door, the fox can hardly believe his good luck. It's not

every day that dinner just "shows up." It must be his

lucky day, or is it?

Nanabosho and the Butterflies Joe McLellan

In the 11

story in the Nanabosho series, Joe and

Matrine weave a funny and touching story.

Nature’s Patchwork Quilts by Mary Miché

Introduces numerous key concepts in natural science,

and offers activities & ideas for teaching.

New Adventures by David Fentiman

The Force Awakens is set approximately 30 years after

the events of Return of the Jedi, and features new leads

Finn, Rey, and Poe Dameron alongside characters

returning from previous Star Wars films.

Night Before Class Picture Day by Natasha Wing

What's the fuss about? Tomorrow is class picture day!

The Night Before First Grade by Natasha Wing

This humorous take on Clement Moore's classic tale

offers reassurance to help all first-graders through their

own back-to-school jitters.

The Night Before Halloween by Natasha Wing

Little monsters and goofy goblins prepare for

Halloween in a silly, spooky spin on Clement C.

Moore's Night Before Christmas.

Night Breeze by Stephen Wright

Ian loves to gaze at the night sky and longs to discover

the mystery of his birth story and adoption from the

Philippines. Who is his birth mother, and why did she

leave him at an orphanage when Ian was a newborn?

Night Tree by Eve Bunting

On a cold Christmas Eve, a family drives out to Luke's

Forest, where they greet their favorite tree like an old

friend and decorate it with edible ornaments for the

animals of the woods.

Ninja in the Kitchen by Luke Flowers

Told in rhyme, Moby Shinobi tries to put his ninja

skills to work helping Papa Peppy in the pizza shop,

but everything he does ends in ruined pizza. Can he fix

the pizza in time?

No Dogs Allowed! by Sonia Manzano

A close-knit Puerto Rican family heads out for a day at

the lake with their family pet, only to find out that dogs

are not allowed on the beach.

No Such Thing by Jackie French Koller

There is no such thing as a monster. That's what

Howard's mother tells him. There is no such thing as a

boy. That's what Monster's mother tells him, but no

matter what their mothers say, Howard and Monster

remain afraid of the dark . . . until one spooky night

when both face their deepest fears.

Nobunny’s Perfect by Anna Dewdney

In simple sentences and playful illustrations, this title is

an ideal introduction to behavior that young children

will understand and enjoy.

Noisy Bug Sing-Along by John Himmelman

Open your ears to the wonderful concert happening

every warm day and night in our yards, fields, and

woods nearby. Who are making those sounds? Can you

sing along?

Northern Refuge by Audrey Fraggalosch

Explore a Canadian boreal forest through the eyes of a

moose calf.

A Number of Animals by Christopher Wormell

Covering the numbers one through ten, this charming

book depicts the story of a lost chick looking for its

mother.

Nuts to You! by Lois Ehlert

Its summer in the city and a rascally squirrel is up to all

sorts of tricks. When he sneaks inside a window, he'll

need one nutty solution to get back out!

Octopus Escapes Again! by Laurie Ellen Angus

Whether searching for its next meal or avoiding

becoming a meal, an octopus is an underwater master

of camouflage.

The Old House by Pamela Duncan Edwards

The old house is lonely because it has been empty for

so long, but it gets a new lease on life when the right

family comes along.

Ollie’s First Year by Jonathan London

Readers follow Ollie, a river otter, from birth through

his first year. Ollie cavorts and capers with his

littermates as they learn how to swim and forage.

Olympig! by Victoria Jamieson

Pursued by Mr. Hamstring, a reporter who is sure he

will fail, Boomer becomes the first pig ever to compete

in the Animal Olympics.

On One Foot by Linda Glaser

A young man travels to Jerusalem to learn the Torah.

On the Farm by David Elliott

The rooster crows, the rams clash, the bees buzz, and

over there in the garden, a snake, silent and alone,

winds and watches on the family farm.

One-Dog Canoe by Mary Casanova

A girl and her dog set out in their canoe one morning,

only to be joined by a series of animals, large and

small.

One Funny Day by Kate McMullan

April Fools' Day is not a happy one for Wagner the

mouse because his best friend, Pearl the rabbit, and

other children and adults at school keep tricking him.

One Tractor: A Counting Book by Alexandra Siy

A toddler imagines and counts vehicles and machines

from one tractor to 10 bicycles with a simple rhyme

scheme.

Orange You Glad It’s Halloween, Amber Brown?

by Paula Danziger

Amber Brown and her classmates celebrate Halloween,

while Amber wonders if her parents arguing will ruin

the holiday for her.

Oscar and the Very Hungry Dragon by Ute Krause

It was time to feed the dragon a princess. But since no

princess was available, the next best thing was to give

him a child. All the children wrote their names on

pieces of paper and put them in a hat. Then a name was

pulled from the hat: Oscar!

Otis the Owl by Mary Holland

In beautifully detailed photographs, Mary Holland

captures the first few months of a baby owl's life.

Otis’s Busy Day by Loren Long

Penguin Young Readers, Level 1. Otis is a very busy

tractor. He loves working on the farm and playing with

his friends. But at the end of a long day, Otis is happy

to go home and rest!

Otter: I Love Books! by Sam Garton

Otter and his friends visit the library, where they

discover that they can go anywhere and have as many

adventures as they want by reading books.

Our California by Pam Munoz Ryan

Our California is a lively tour of award-winning author

Pam Munoz Ryan's home state. Spirited poems

celebrate California's major cities and regions.

Out of the Ocean by Debra Frasier

Whether finding shells and sea glass or trying to catch

the sun, young readers soon discover that looking for

the ocean's treasures can be just as important as finding

them.

Over and Under the Snow by Kate Messner

A little girl, out cross-country skiing with her father,

thinks about the various ways familiar animals survive

the harsh winter weather. A good choice for winter

reading, this quiet but eye-opening picture book could

heighten a child's awareness of the natural world.

Over in the Meadow by Ezra Jack Keats

This Appalachian counting rhyme introduces animals

and their young and the numbers one through ten.

Owl Babies by Martin Waddell

Three baby owls awake one night to find their mother

gone. They hear strange noises all night long. When

Mom returns, she has something they all want.

P is for President by Wendy Cheyette Lewison

Being President of the United States is a big job -- the

biggest job in all of America! Follow the president as

they campaign, moves into the White House, and

works to fix problems.

Paddington Plays On by Michael Bond

While on vacation with the Browns in a small French

town, Paddington plays the drums with the local band.

Papa’s Song by Kate McMullan

Mama Bear, Grandpa Bear, and Grandma Bear all try

to sing Baby Bear to sleep, but with no success. Only

Papa Bear knows the "right song.”

The Paper Bag Princess by Robert Munsch

A princess follows a fiery dragon trying to get her

prince back.

Paul Bunyan by Steven Kellogg

With bounding glee, Steven Kellogg brings to life the

legend of Paul Bunyan. Together with his blue ox Babe

and his crew, Paul Bunyan fights the wild Gumberoos,

digs out the Great Lakes, & gouges out the Grand

Canyon.

Pecos Bill by Steven Kellogg

This tall-tale hero of the Lone Star State never had a

lick of trouble with anything until he tried to tame a

horse named Lightning.

Penguins Can’t Fly by Richard Byrne

While the seagulls are fishing, Hudson the penguin

discovers his best friend Gregory the gull is missing.

Peppe: The Lamplighter by Elisa Bartone

Lighting lamps was not the work his papa had

envisioned for Peppe. He struggled to win Papa's

respect, until one night when being a lamplighter

became "the best job in America".

Pete Makes a Mistake by Emily Arnold McCully

Distracted by his friends, Pete the pig forgets to give

Gert an invitation to Rose's party.

Pete the Cat

by James Dean

Pete the Cat and the Cool Caterpillar

When Pete the cat meets a super cool caterpillar, he

thinks he has found a new best friend. But when one

day his caterpillar goes missing, Pete has to find out

where his friend went.

Pete the Cat and the Surprise Teacher

When Pete discovers that his teacher is sick and his

mom is the substitute, he must help her through the

day.

Pete the Cat: Scuba-Cat

As Pete the Cat searches underwater for a seahorse, he

comes into contact with all manner of sea creatures.

Pete the Cat: Sir Pete the Brave

When a dragon kidnaps Lady Callie, Sir Pete the Brave

must come to her rescue.

Pete the Cat the First Thanksgiving

Starring in the school Thanksgiving play would make

even the coolest cat nervous, but when Pete the Cat

gets onstage, he makes learning the story of the first

Thanksgiving fun.

Pete the Cat: Trick or Pete

Pete the cat celebrates Halloween in this new fun-filled

lift-the-flap book!

Pete the Cat’s Trip to the Supermarket by

Kimberly Dean

Along with his dad and brother, Pete the Cat heads off

to the supermarket. But what happens when Dad loses

the grocery list before they even get there?

Petunia by Roger Duvoisin

When Roger Duvoisin first introduced children to his

proud and silly goose, Petunia, in 1950, it was love at

first sight.

Picnic at Mudsock Meadow by Patricia Polacco

Hester fails to win any of the contests at Mudsock

Meadow's annual Halloween picnic, but William finds

an even more important challenge, saving the people

from a ghost.

Pie For Chuck by Pat Schories

Chuck and his woodland friends desperately want a

taste of freshly-baked pie, but they can't reach it.

Pig is Big on Books by Douglas Florian

Pig loves books, both big and small, and reads them at

school, at home, and on the bus.

Pigs Ahoy! by David McPhail

Pity the passenger climbing aboard this cruise ship, for

this peaceful vacation is about to be perturbed by a

pack of impertinent pigs!

Pigs Aplenty, Pigs Galore! by David McPhail

One minute, a man is quietly reading. The next minute,

pigs descend upon his house in every imaginable

getup, by every available means, from every possible

place.

Pinkalicious and the Little Butterfly by Victoria

Kann

Pinkalicious makes friends with a caterpillar that turns

into a butterfly.

Pinkalicious at the Fair by Victoria Kann

When she and Molly go to the fair, Pinkalicious wishes

her unicorn could enjoy the fair with them.

Pinkalicious and the Pink Drink by Victoria Karr

One hot day, Pinkalicious gets a fabulous idea–to open

a lemonade stand, but she has to figure out how to

make lemonade pink.

Pinkalicious Thanksgiving Helper! by Victoria

Kann

It's Thanksgiving Day, and Pinkalicious and Peter

decide to be Thanksgiving helpers!

Pizza by Frank Asch

After trying pizza for the very first time, everything

Baby Bear sees reminds him of the tasty treat.

Pizza Counting by Christine Dobson

Young readers can count the toppings on these pizza

masterpieces and learn about fractions when they

divide the pieces.

Play Ball! adaptation by Marcy Goldberg Sacks

Martha learns her friend Truman is afraid of going to

his softball game because he can't catch the ball. If

there's anything Martha is an expert at, it's playing

catch.

Plants by Kathryn Williams

Readers will learn all about plants including how they

grow, the different parts of plants, seeds, and

flowers.

Playful Slider by Barbara Juster Esbensen

Explores the world of the North American river otter,

describing the playful mammal's behavior and

characteristics.

Please, Louise by Toni Morrison

On a gray, rainy day, everything seems particularly

frightening and bad to Louise until she enters a library

and finds some wonderful books.

Polka-dot Fixes Kindergarten by Catherine Urdahl

It's Polka-dot's first day of kindergarten and armed

with her trusty fix-it kit, she's ready for anything.

When she gets to school, though, everything goes

wrong.

Poppy’s Party by Frank Berrios

Poppy has a party that is the biggest and craziest ever!

Porcupine Named Fluffy by Helen Lester

A porcupine named Fluffy is happier with his name

after he meets a similarly misnamed rhinoceros.

Preschool, Here I Come! by D. J. Steinberg

Follows a child through preschool.

Press Here by Herve Tullet

Each page of this surprising book instructs the reader

to press the dots, shake the pages, tilt the book, and

who knows what will happen next!

The Princess and the Dragon by Audrey Wood

When a princess who behaves like a dragon meets a

dragon who wants to be a princess, the unexpected

happens.

Princess Posey and the First Grade Ballet

Chapter book. Valentine's Day is coming! Posey is so

excited about her special ballet recital and giving cards

to everyone at school.

Puffins by Maya Myers

Follow Atlantic puffins as they build their nests, fish

for yummy snacks, and go about their day.

Pumpkin Day! by Candice Ransom

A boy and his family visit a pumpkin patch, where they

ride on a cart, see animals, and pick out a pumpkin.

Pumpkin Jack by Will Hubbell

In the course of one year, a jack-o-lantern, discarded

after Halloween, decomposes in the backyard and

eventually grows new pumpkins from its seeds.

Punctuation Takes a Vacation by Robin Pulver

When all the punctuation marks in Mr. Wright's class

decide to take a vacation, the students discover just

how difficult life can be without them.

Puppy Dance Party! by James Hollis

Are you ready to party with Nickelodeon's PAW

Patrol? DJ Rubble is hosting a celebration!

Purple Turtles by Kayleigh Mooney

Not as rare as one may think, Purple Turtles are

incredible creatures, crossing the oceans with their

grace and changing lives wherever they go.

Purrfect Friends adapted by Karen Barss

A new kitten moves into the neighborhood and gets

under Martha's fur.

Puss in Boots by Charles Perrault

The adventures of that rascal, Puss, and his master, the

miller's son.

Quack and Count by Keith Baker

Playful, rhyming text and bold illustrations capture the

excitement of the adventures of a family of seven

ducks while gently introducing counting concepts.

Rabbit & Robot: The Sleepover by Cede Bell

Chapter book. Rabbit is excited: his friend Robot is

coming to spend the night and he has left nothing to

chance and has drawn up a list of all the things they

will do.

Rabbit and the Moon by Douglas Wood

This retelling of a Native American folktale presents

the Cree legend of a rabbit who wished to go to the

moon, the crane who helped him, and the legacy of

their journey.

Race Around the World! by Trey King

Superman and The Flash can't decide who is faster, so

they have a race around the world!

The Race of the Birkebeiners by Lise Lunge-Larsen

This book tells a story of the Birkebeiners, fierce

Norwegian warriors who lived deep in the snow-

covered mountains.

Rachel Carson and Her Book That Changed the

World by Laurie Lawlor

Retells the story of Rachel Carson, a pioneering

environmentalist.

Rapunzel by Paul O. Zelinsky

The timeless tale of Rapunzel is vividly and

magnificently brought to life through Zelinsky's

powerful sense of narrative and stunning oil paintings.

Rat Trap by Donald Lemke

Batman pursues a thief, is led into a trap by Catwoman,

and must use a secret weapon to turn the tables.

Raven by Gerald McCermott

Raven, the trickster, wants to give people the gift of

light. Can he find out where Sky Chief keeps it? This

Caldecott Honor Book retells a classic Native

American folk tale.

Ready, Set, SKIP! by Jane O’Connor

A little girl who can't skip soon learns how, thanks to a

clever suggestion made by her mom.

Red are the Apples by Marc Harshman and Cheryl

Ryan

Leads the reader through a bountiful garden in autumn

while drawing particular attention to the variety of

colors found within it.

Red Ted and the Lost Things by Michael Rosen

With bravery, teamwork, and lots of common sense, a

forgotten bear finds his way home in this warm, wise,

and very funny storybook.

Rey to the Rescue! by Lisa Stock

Introduces Rey, a heroine from "Star Wars, The Force

Awakens," discussing her life on Jakku, her fighting

and piloting skills, and her friends and enemies.

Richard Scarry’s Vrooming, Zooming Stories by

Richard Scarry

Soar the skies and zoom down the road in this

adventurous 3-in-1 collection from the beloved

Richard Scarry!

A River Ran Wild: An Environmental History by

Lynne Cherry

Learn how the modern day descendants of the Nashua

Indians and European settlers were able to combat

pollution and restore the beauty of the Nashua River.

Rocket’s 100th Day of School by Tad Hills

Rocket the dog is excited about the 100th day of school

and enlists the help of his friends to collect one

hundred special things to bring to class.

Roller Coaster by Marie Frazee

The roller coaster car is going up to the highest spot.

Young readers can experience the thrill of riding a

coaster for the very first time.

Room on the Broom by Julia Donaldson

When a witch loses her hat and wand while riding her

broomstick, three helpful animals find the missing

items. All they want in return is a ride on the broom. Is

there room on the broom?

Round is a Mooncake: A Book of Shapes by

Roseanne Thong

A little girl's urban neighborhood becomes a discovery

ground for all things round, square, and rectangular in

this lyrical picture book.

Ruby’s Cupcakes

While Ruby is making cupcakes for the Bunny Scout

Bake Sale, Max keeps flying his remote-control

airplanes in the kitchen and making a mess.

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer

Step into Reading Step 2. Reading with Help.

When a snowstorm threatens to stop Santa Claus from

delivering Christmas presents, Rudolph the reindeer

and his shiny red nose save the day.

Rumbelow’s Dance by John Yeoman & Quentin

Blake

Rumbelow is off to visit his grandparents, and as he

sets off he feels so happy he starts to dance. Soon all

the many different characters that he meets join in.

Rumpelstiltskin’s Daughter by Diane Stanley

In this spin on the familiar tale, 16 years have passed

since the miller's daughter ran away with

Rumplestiltskin. Now, their daughter finds herself in

the same pinch.

Russell the Sheep by Rob Scotton

Sometimes Russell is just a little bit out of step with

the rest of the flock. All the sheep are falling asleep,

except Russell. What's a sheep to do?

Saturday Night at the Dinosaur Stomp by Carol

Diggory Shields

With illustrations that leap off the page like a raptor

doing the fandango, this story invites readers along for

a night at the dino-disco.

Scaredy Squirrel at the Beach by Melanie Watt

Scaredy needs a vacation from his tree-bound routine.

Can his homemade beach take the place of the real

thing?

Scaredy Squirrel Makes a Friend by Melanie Watt

Scaredy Squirrel, a squirrel who never leaves his nut

tree because he's afraid of the unknown, finds someone

perfectly safe to make friends with.

The Searcher and Old Tree by David M. McPhail

A storm rages through the night, but Old Tree lovingly

protects Searcher, a tired raccoon, from harm.

Seasons by Anna Borecki

At the ripe age of 5, author and illustrator, Anna

Borecki, has penned a wonderful book about the magic

we experience from weather.

The Seven Silly Eaters by Mary Ann Hoberman

Seven fussy eaters find a way to surprise their mother.

Seymour Simon’s Book of Trucks by Seymour

Simon

Trucks lift, dump, and carry things every day,

everywhere.

Shall I Knit You a Hat? by Kate Klise

In this delightful tale, Mother Rabbit knits a cozy

winter hat for Little Rabbit, who likes it so much that

he thinks all of his friends need hats for Christmas.

Shanghai Sukkah by Heidi Smith Hyde

To escape the Nazis, a young Jewish boy named

Marcus and his family move to Shanghai, where

Marcus and his new friend Liang build a sukkah on the

roof and together they celebrate Sukkot and the

Chinese Moon Festival.

Sheep in a Jeep by Nancy Shaw

A flock of hapless sheep drive through the country in

this rhyming picture book.

Sheep in a Shop by Nancy Shaw

Sheep hunt for a birthday present and make havoc of

the shop, only to discover they haven't the money to

pay for things.

Sheep on a Ship by Nancy Shaw

Sheep on a deep-sea voyage run into trouble when it

storms and the sheep are glad to paddle into port.

Sheep Out to Eat by Nancy Shaw

The sheep are hungry. However, when they venture

into a tea shop, they wreak havoc and are soon asked to

leave.

Sheep Take a Hike by Nancy Shaw

Having gotten lost on a chaotic hike in the great

outdoors, the sheep find their way back by following

the trail of wool they have left.

Sheep Trick or Treat by Nancy Shaw

When sheep dress up to go trick-or-treating at a nearby

farm, their costumes scare away some wolves lurking

in the woods.

Shell Shock by Geof Smith

The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles live in the shadows.

Who can they trust? Who are their enemies? Also

available: Ninja Dad!

Shelterwood by Susan Hand Shetterly

While staying with her grandfather in his house in the

woods, Sophie learns about the different kinds of trees

and enjoys the beauties of the natural world.

Shingebiss: An Ojibwe Legend by Nancy Van Laan

Shingebiss duck, presents a challenge to Winter Maker.

He thinks he cannot withstand the harsh winter ahead

in this tale of the tiny hero overcoming a bigger foe.

Shiver Me Letters: a Pirate ABC by June Sobel

The captain of this brave and bumbling pirate crew has

ordered them to capture the entire alphabet.

Show-and-Tell, Flat Stanley! created by Jeff Brown

by Lori Haskins Houran

I Can Read! Reading 2 with Help. Everyone has

something fun to share at Show-and-Tell! Even Miss

Plum shares something sparkly, a new engagement

ring!

Shrek! by William Steig

Shrek, a hideous ogre, sets off on a hilarious journey to

find a wife. This humorous reversal of the handsome

prince fairy tale is written with Steig's unerring sense

of style.

Sidekick Showdown! by Trey King

When Harley Quinn™ and her friends capture

Superman™, Batman™ and Wonder Woman™, it's up

to their sidekicks to save the day!

Sidewalk Circus presented by Paul Fleischman and

Kevin Hawkes

This spectacular, wordless picture book honors the

transformative power of the imagination as the

Garibaldi Circus comes to town.

The Sideways Sliders by Michael J. Myers

The Sideways Sliders is an action packed story that

introduces the young reader to the “skid style” racing

scene, known as drifting. Also available:

The Noisy Snails The Whiney Supercharger

Sign Language: My First 100 Words

Featuring illustrations and a simple kid-friendly design,

this reference book for the youngest readers makes

learning sign language fun and easy.

Silly Bunny Tales

This Max and Ruby storybook includes three stories.

Silver Seeds: A Book of Nature Poems by Paul

Paolilli and Dan Brewer

Is the night sky filled with stars, or are they really

silver seeds? The lyrical poems and luminous

illustrations in this stellar collection will stretch young

readers' imaginations.

Singing Sisters by Katherena Vermette

Ma'iingan knows she is a very good singer. Conflict

erupts when her little sister wants to sing just like her.

Sink or Swim by Valerie Coulman

Ralph wants to beat the summer heat, but cows don't

swim. Or do they?

Sit, Truman! by Dan Harper

Big, slobbery, and endearing, Truman is a mastiff that

has his own ideas about what he wants to do.

Six Little Chicks by Jez Alborough

Mother Hen has five little chicks to take care of, and

she's also concerned about one more egg that hasn't yet

hatched. Meanwhile, the big bad fox is on the prowl.

Can Mother Hen keep all her chicks, and that sixth

egg, out of danger?

Sixteen Cows by Lisa Wheeler

This is an all singing, all dancing, hard riding, and high

romancing story of a lasso-tossin' cowgirl, a tough-as-

jerky cowboy, and the two herds of high-stepping

heifers that bring them together.

Skippyjon Jones Class Action by Judy Schachner

Skippyjon Jones, a Siamese cat who would rather be

his Chihuahua alter ego, is determined to attend dog

obedience school.

Skippyjon Jones in Mummy Trouble by Judy

Schachner

Skippyjon Jones takes ancient Egypt by storm in this

fun adventure. When his doggy pals want to visit the

underworld, they need El Skippito's brains to answer

the riddle of the Finx and enter the mummy's tomb.

Smarty Sara by Anna Jane Hays

Everywhere Sara goes she brings along her journal

where she jots notes, makes lists, draws pictures and

maps, writes poems, and plans a big surprise.

Smoky Night by Eve Bunting

During a night of rioting, a young boy and his mother

are forced to flee their apartment in this Caldecott

Medal-winning book.

Snoopy, First Beagle on the Moon! by Charles M.

Schulz

Snoopy wants to be the first beagle on the moon, so he

grabs his red scarf, a space helmet, and lots and lots of

dog treats. Then it’s time for lift-off!

Sometimes I Feel Like a Fox by Danielle Daniel

An introduction to the Anishinaabe tradition of totem

animals. In the tradition of the Anishinaabe people of

Canada, everyone belongs to an animal clan or totem.

The Snail and the Whale by Julia Donaldson

Wanting to sail beyond its rock, a tiny snail hitches a

ride on a big humpback whale and then is able to help

the whale when it gets stuck in the sand.

Snoopy and Woodstock’s Great Adventure by

Charles Schulz

Snoopy, Woodstock, and the rest of the Beagle Scouts

are going on a photo hike to Point Lobos. But Point

Lobos is far away, and the hike involves treacherous

tall grass, and maybe even snakes!

Snoopy for President! by Charles Schulz

Linus and Pigpen are running against each other for

class president. But then Snoopy decides maybe he's

cool enough to run on his own.

Snow by Uri Shulevitz

As snowflakes slowly come down, one by one, people

in the city ignore them and only a boy and his dog

think that the snowfall will amount to anything.

Snow Pumpkin by Carole Lexa Schaefer

When Lily runs out of snow while building a

snowman, she gets the idea of using a pumpkin for the

head

Snowflake Bentley by Jacqueline Briggs Martin

From the time he was a small boy, Wilson Bentley saw

snowflakes as small miracles. He determined that one

day his camera would capture the wonder of the tiny

crystal.

The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats

The adventures of a little boy in the city on a snowy

day.

So Many Shapes! by Cordelia Evans

While playing a guessing game, Plex discovers that the

Gabba gang doesn’t really know much about shapes.

There are so many fun shapes, and he can't wait to

have his friends learn about them all!

So What’s it Like to be a Cat? by Karla Kuskin

With a whimsical text, this fun picture book features a

little boy interviewing a cat.

The Soccer Mom from Outer Space by Barney

Saltzberg

The night before Lena Drinkwater's first soccer game

of the season, her father, Ruben, tells her the story of

his own first season playing soccer.

Somebody Loves You, Mr. Hatch by Eileen Spinelli

Lonely Mr. Hatch has a secret admirer. When he

discovers who his admirer is, he gets the biggest

surprise of his life.

Sooty-Foot by Stephen Cosgrove

A lazy cat named Rusty befriends a beautiful horse,

Sooty-Foot, with promises of a lifetime of friendship.

Spaghetti in a Hotdog Bun by Maria Dismondy

Lucy's grandpa has always taught her the importance

of treating others the way you would want to be

treated, and that it's okay to be different.

Spiders by Nic Bishop

There are more than 38,000 types of spiders. Now even

the youngest readers can take a closer look at the

world's most amazing animals.

Splat the Cat and the Big Secret by J. E. Bright

When Splat overhears his parents planning a trip to Cat

Kingdom for his sister’s birthday, he’s overjoyed! Also

available: Splat the Cat for President

Splat the Cat and the Quick Chicks by Laura

Driscoll

When Splat takes home his class project of fertilized

chicken eggs, the eggs hatch and chicks wind up all

over the place, forcing Splat to round them all up.

Also available:

Splat the Cat and the Late Library Book

Splat the Cat: Fishy Tales text by Anne Auerbach

Splat tries to impress Kitten with his excellent sea

creature facts, but he might not know as much about

underwater creatures as he first thought.

Spring is Here by Will Hillenbrand

Spring is in the air. Mole can smell it, but Bear is still

taking his long winter nap. How will Mole wake up

Bear so they can celebrate together?

Stagestruck by Tomie DePaola

Tommy is so excited. His first grade class is putting on

a play and he’s sure to get the starring role.

Star Wars: What is a Wookiee?

Describes various non-human characters from the "Star

Wars" universe, including C3PO, Jar Jar Binks, pit

droids, and Ewoks.

Starry Messenger: Galileo Galilei by Peter Sis

The life and genius of Galileo Galilei are portrayed in

this picture book that includes maps, events, and a

world view of Galileo's time period.

Stella Star of the Sea by Marie-Louise Gay

Stella and her little brother are spending the day at the

sea. Stella has been to the sea before and knows all its

secrets, but Sam has many questions.

Steve & Wesley in the Sea Monster by J.E. Morris

Scholastic Level 1. There is something in the pond.

Wessley thinks it's just a stick, but Steve thinks it may

be something much scarier.

Stones for Grandpa by Renee Londner

A little boy and his family gather at the cemetery for

the unveiling of his grandpa’s gravestone, bringing

stones to place on the grave, as is the Jewish custom.

Strega Nona’s Harvest by Tomie DePaola

Strega Nona attempts to teach Big Anthony about

gardening, but when Big Anthony does not follow her

directions and tries to use her growing spell, his small

vegetable patch turns into an unruly jungle.

The Swamp Where Gator Hides by Marianne

Berkes

Through rhyming text reminiscent of "The House that

Jack Built," follows the activities of various animals

and birds as they make their way through the swamp.

Sylvie by Jennifer Sattler

When Sylvie the pink flamingo learns her color comes

from the little pink shrimp she eats, she decides to

expand her choices, trying everything under the sun

and, unfortunately, overdoing it.

T is for Turbo by Michael Myers

T is for Turbo is an ABC Book that combines learning

the Alphabet with an introduction to automotive parts.

A Tail of Two Kitties by Richard Cooper

A delightfully written and beautifully illustrated

picture book about Oscar and Abigail, two Siamese

kitties, who are joined at the tail. A single shared tail

can cause tensions between two independent and

headstrong cats that want to follow different paths. But

this single shared tail might also be a blessing in

disguise. Will it lead to conflict or harmony?

Tails of a Mischievous Wiener Dog: Pippin Travels

In Time by Jeff Huson

Pippin certainly knows how to get herself in trouble!

She's a mischievous wiener dog and she's messed up

time itself!

Tarra & Bella by Carol Buckley

After retiring from the circus, Tarra became the first

resident of the Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee. When

other elephants moved in, only Tarra remained alone,

until the day she met a stray mixed-breed dog named

Bella.

Tawan the Sun Girl by Chay Douangphouxay

Before a Lao child is born, the child's parents spend

endless nights trying to think of the perfect name. Each

of the characters has been given a special and

meaningful name.

Teddy Bear Counting by Barbara Barbieri

McGrath

Youngsters can count teddy bears from one to 12,

name their colors, and even form three primary shapes-

square, circle, and triangle.

Ten Creepy Monsters by Carey F. Armstrong-Ellis

Rhyming text follows a mummy, a witch, a ghost, and

other creepy characters as they disappear, one by one.

Ten Pigs: an Epic Bath Adventure by Derek

Anderson

One pig looks to take a relaxing bath in private, but he

is soon joined by another pig, then another, until there

are ten pigs--and number one has to come up with a

plan so that he can actually enjoy his bath.

Thank You Bear by Greg Foley

Bear has found the greatest little box that Mouse will

just love. He and Mouse are great friends, and sure

enough, Mouse agrees that the box is the greatest thing

ever.

There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Turkey

by Lucille Colandro

You won't believe why this old lady swallowed a

turkey, a hat, a balloon, a boat, and a horn of plenty!

There’s No Such Thing as a Dragon by Jack Kent

When Billy Bixbee finds a tiny dragon in his bedroom,

his mom tells him, "There's no such thing as a dragon!"

This only makes the dragon get bigger. He grows, and

grows, and grows, until he's bigger than Billy's house.

This Little Pirate by Philemon Sturges

When two bands of pirate pigs find a treasure box on a

deserted island, a hilarious battle begins. As the

fighting ends in a draw, the tired-out pigs decide to

cooperate and open the mysterious box.

This Way, Ruby! by Jonathan Emmett

Ruby falls behind her brothers and sisters as they swim

in the pond and she gets caught in a storm. Can she

find her way home?

Thomas Edison and His Bright Ideas by Patricia

Brennan Demuth

Follows Edison from his time in school to his career as

a full-time inventor.

The Three Billy Goats Gruff retold by Jan Stevens

This is the classic tale of the three Billy goats and the

troll under the bridge.

Three Cheers for Catherine the Great! by Cari Best

Sara's Russian grandmother has requested that there be

no presents at her 78th birthday party so Sara must

think of a gift from her heart.

The Three Little Pigs and the New Neighbor by

Andy Blackford and Tomislav Zlatic

The Three Little Pigs are terrified when they find out

who their new neighbor is! They have met his kind

before. Will they all get eaten up by the Big Bad Wolf?

13 Words by Lemony Snicket and Maira Kalman

A strikingly beautiful journey woven from an

introduction to 13 wonderful words, featuring such

marvels as Bird, Dog, Panache, and Haberdashery.

This rollicking, surprising book is a true celebration of

words.

Tikki Tikki Tembo by Arlene Mosel

This humorous retelling of a favorite folk tale recounts

how the Chinese came to give their children short

names.

Time Flies by Erick Rohmann

It is at once a wordless time-travel adventure and a

meditation on the scientific theory that dinosaurs were

the evolutionary ancestors of birds.

Time to Be a Hero by Daphne Pendergrass

Owlette, Catboy, and Gekko must work together to

save the day. Also available: PJ Masks Save the

Library!

Tonka Power Reading: Christmas Trucks by

Victoria Hickle

From the snowplow to the tractor to the forklift, these

trucks work hard in the snow to make sure the

Christmas tree farm is ready in time for the holidays.

Too Many Pumpkins by Linda White

Rebecca Estelle, an old woman who has hated

pumpkins ever since she was a girl and her family had

nothing else to eat, finds herself with a full crop of

them.

Too Many Turkeys by Linda White

Chaos ensues when Farmer Fred's wife fertilizes her

beautiful garden with a secret ingredient that attracts

turkeys from miles around.

Too Much Noise by Ann McGovern

Peter complains his house is too noisy so the wise man

advises him to obtain some rather unusual house

guests.

Tooth Fairy’s Night by Candice Ransom

The tooth fairy performs her duties over the night.

Tracks in the Wild by Betsy Bowen

In striking multiple-block woodcut print, Betsy Bowen

shares the wonder of the Northwood wilderness.

Traction Man is Here! by Mini Grey

Traction Man arrives in a gift box. The superhero

patrols his boy’s house, protecting toys from the Evil

Pillows.

Tractors and Farm Vehicles by Jean Coppendale

A bright, fun book about farm vehicles. Includes

combine harvesters, seed drills and tractor pulls.

Trick or Treat? by Bill Martin, Jr.

On Halloween, a young boy and his mother knock on

each door in their apartment building asking, "Trick or

Treat," and receive lots of sweet treats but on the top

floor a wizard turns everything backward.

Tricky Tortoise by Mwenye Hadithi and Adrienne

Kennaway

Tortoise outsmarts Elephant by proving he can jump

right over the elephant's "tiny and stupid" head.

Trucks: Whizz! Zoom! Rumble! by Patricia

Hubbell

A look at many different kinds of trucks, as they go

about their business.

Tucked Under by Carol Bowman

A photo book with text documenting the first few

months of a baby loon's life.

Tuesday by David Wiesner

Frogs rise on their lily pads, float through the air, and

explore the nearby houses while their inhabitants sleep.

Two Little Trains by Margaret Wise Brown

Two little trains, one streamlined, the other old-

fashioned, puff, puff, puff, and chug, chug, chug, on

their way West.

Unhappy Birthday, Grumpy Cat! by Frank Berrios

Grumpy Cat is about to have the most unhappy

birthday ever--and that's just the way she likes it! The

world-famous feline stars in this hilarious leveled

reader, with all-new full-color illustrations.

Up the Creek by Nicholas Oldland

When a bear, a moose, and a beaver go on a canoe trip

they have all sorts of disagreements, until they find

themselves stranded up the creek and decide that

working together is the only way to make it home

safely.

The Velveteen Rabbit by Margery Bianco

The story tells of a young boy and his favorite toy, a

"fat and bunchy" rabbit. When the velveteen rabbit

sees other rabbits hopping around, he wonders what it's

like to be one of them. Can a toy become real?

Vera’s First Day of School by Vera Rosenberry

Vera cannot wait for the day when she starts school,

but the first day does not go exactly as she has

anticipated.

The Very Greedy Bee by Steve Smallman

While all the other bees work hard to clean the hive

and make honey, the very greedy bee spends all of his

time gobbling pollen and guzzling nectar.

Violet the Pilot by Steve Breen

Young Violet's only friend is her dog, Orville, until

one of her homemade flying machines takes her to the

rescue of a Boy Scout troop in trouble.

Volcano to the Rescue! by Michael Teitelbaum

An asteroid is on its way straight to Earth and that can

only mean extinction for the Ice Age friends. But what

if Manny and the rest of the prehistoric group can

change the huge rock's course and in the process save

the world?

Waking Beauty by Leah Wilcox

Everyone knows Sleeping Beauty must be awakened

with a kiss, except for Prince Charming. Every time the

fairies watching over her try to tell him, he interrupts

with his ideas of how to wake her.

Wemberly Worried by Kevin Henkes

Wemberly is a worrywart, and nothing worries her

more than starting school.

Wet Dog! by Elise Broach

This witty and affectionate book tells the story of a dog

looking for relief on a hot summer day.

What a Treasure! by Jane and Will Hillenbrand

Mole is digging, looking for treasure. He's sure that he

will turn up something. Sure enough, treasures of many

kinds fill this endearing book.

What is Truth, Betsy? by Katherena Vermette

Miskwaadesi is puzzled about the teaching Truth. But

she knows more than she thinks she does.

What’s in the Garden? by Marianne Berkes

Guess what vegetable or fruit this is, growing in the

garden! Learn more about it, plus how to eat it in a

simple recipe.

When a Pet Dies by Fred Rogers

Explores the feelings of frustration, sadness, and

loneliness that a youngster may feel when a pet dies.

When Agnes Caws by Candace Fleming

When a rare pink-headed duck needs to be rescued,

Agnes needs to use her best birdcall to save him.

When Dinosaurs Came with Everything by Elise

Broach

Although his mother is a little worried, a young boy is

delighted to discover that every shop in town is giving

away real dinosaurs to their customers.

When Everybody Wore a Hat by William Steig

As one of his final (and finest) gifts to children's

literature, this critically acclaimed and beautifully

rendered autobiography by the beloved creator of

Shrek keeps Steig's voice alive for readers of today.

When God Made Color by Sheri Carmon

God made fish, bugs, birds, and kids in many different

shades. All colors of kids are wonderful, and you are

one of His fantastic colorful children!

When I Was Eight by Christy Jordan-Fenton

This adaptation of Fatty Legs makes the story of

Margaret Pokiak's experiences in a residential school

accessible to younger readers.

When We All Stand Tall by Diane Rogers

Sunni gets picked on because he stands out, but soon

everyone wants to be more like him. This

heartwarming story is a celebration of unity in

diversity.

Where Do Frogs Come From? by Alex Vern

This reader follows the ever-changing life of a frog as

it grows from an egg to a tadpole to a full-grown frog!

Where I Fly by K.M Allen

Appealing to hockey players of all ages, this book is

likely to start conversations about young dreams and

promote a family bond that is formed around the love

of hockey.

Where is Fred? by Edward Hardy

Follow Fred, the fluffy white caterpillar, as he outwits

Gerald the crow in a new take on the hide-and-seek

theme.

Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak

Max, a wild and naughty boy, is sent to bed without his

supper. In his room, he imagines sailing to a land of

Wild Things.

Whistle For Willie by Ezra Jack Keats

A little boy wishes so much that he could whistle.

Who Hoots? by Katie Davis

Names animals which don't hoot, buzz, squeak, roar, or

quack and also names creatures which do make these

sounds.

Who Hops? by Katie Davis

Lists creatures that hop, fly, slither, swim, and crawl,

as well as some others that don't.

Wild Sea Creatures by Martin Kratt

The Kratt Brothers use their creature powers to swim

with sharks, whales, and other wild sea creatures, in a

book that identifies the characteristics of sperm whales,

tiger sharks, blowfish, and dolphins. Also available:

Wild Predators

Winter Wonderland by Jill Esbaum

For children, this time of year is magical. The frosty air

crackles with play and laughter. There is a sense of

excitement as snow and cold weather make for outdoor

adventures that are not possible any other time of year.

Wolf Song by Mary Bevis

A touching tale of a young girl who learns to

appreciate the beauty and wonder of wolves.

Wonder Woman is Respectful by Christopher

Harbo

Wonder Woman is grateful for her Lasso of Truth,

which helps her defeat her enemies. Wonder Woman is

respectful! Also available: Batman is Trustworthy

Green Lantern is Responsible

The Flash is Caring Aquaman is Fair

Superman is a Good Citizen

Wonder Woman to the Rescue! by Courtney

Carbone

Introduces Wonder Woman, an Amazon gifted with

powers from the gods to fight evil and save the day.

The Worrywarts by Pamela Duncan Edwards

Wombat wants Weasel and Woodchuck to wander the

world with her, but they are overwhelmed with

worries.

Yucky Worms by Vivian French

Who would want to be friends with a wiggly, slimy

worm? You can't even tell which end is which!

Z is for Zamboni: a Hockey Alphabet written by

Matt Napier

Hockey fans can learn the alphabet with this fun book

that utilizes images of all things hockey. Highlighting

rules, players, coaches, teams, and the history of the

game, this picture book entertains as it educates.

Zak’s Safari by Christy Tyner

Zak's Safari is a book about donor-conceived kids of

two-mom families. When the rain spoils Zak's plan for

a safari adventure, he invites the reader on a very

special tour of his family instead.

Zara’s Hats by Paul Meisel

Zara loves to help her father, Selig, design hats for his

shop, but when they run out of feathers, Selig doesn't

know what to do.

Zelda and Ivy and the Boy Next Door by Laura

McGee Kvasnosky

Eugene has just moved in next door, and Zelda and Ivy

are happy to find a new playmate, but with three

friends, it's often two against one.

Kindergarten

Annabelle Swift Kindergartner by Amy Schwartz

Although some of the things her older sister taught her

at home seem a little unusual at school, other lessons

help make Annabelle's first day in kindergarten a

success.

Berenstain Bears Go to School by Stan Berenstain

and Jan Berenstain

This is a sympathetic story about Sister Bear, who

conquers her fear of starting kindergarten.

Kindergarten Day China and USA by Trish Marx

and Ellen B. Senisi

Readers spend a school day with two kindergarten

classes in this flip-me-over book. One side tells the

story of a class from New York, and the other side tells

of a class from Beijing, China.

Look Out, Kindergarten, Here I Come! by Nancy

Carlson

Henry can't wait to start kindergarten. When he gets to

the school, he's not sure he's ready. This gentle,

encouraging story is ideal for children about to enter

kindergarten.

Miss Bindergarten Gets Ready for Kindergarten by

Joseph Slate

This rhyming book is an ideal way to practice the

alphabet while introducing young children to

kindergarten.

I Can Read by Myself!

Angelina Has the Hiccups! by Katherine Holabird

All-Aboard Reading, Station Stop 1. Angelina is

devastated when, after practicing very hard for her role

as head flower princess in the big recital, she develops

hiccups on the night of the performance.

Animal Hide and Seek by Penny Smith

DK Beginning to Read 1. Animals have many ways to

keep themselves safe and hidden. How many animals

can you find?

Animals on the Go by Jessica Brett

A Green Light Reader, Level 2. Meet some of the

fastest animals on earth and learn what makes them

run.

B is for Books! by Annie Cobb

Early Step into Reading. Featuring the Sesame Street

Muppets! B is for books! Slimey the Worm loves them

all!

Barn Storm by Charles Ghigna and Debra Ghigna

Step into Reading Step 2. When a twister hits the pond

near Farmer Brown's farm, some very odd things

happen.

Batman: Going Ape by Laurie S. Sutton

I Can Read! Reading with Help Level 2. As Clark Kent

interviews Bruce Wayne at the opening of a new ape

exhibit at the local zoo, Gorilla Grodd breaks free.

Batman: Meet the Super Heroes

I Can Read! Reading with Help 2. Adventure awaits as

Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman team up.

Batman: Who is Clayface? by Donald Lemke

I Can Read! Reading with Help 2. When a man posing

as Bruce Wayne causes problems at the bank, Batman

knows exactly who the impostor is, but it's hard to

catch a criminal who can change shape.

Beach Race by J.D. Riley

I Can Read! My First Share Reading. Axel the Truck

heads to the beach and races some monster trucks, as

well as the giant waves.

A Bed Full of Cats by Holly Keller

Green Light Reader, Level 2. Lee fears he has lost his

pet cat Flora, until Flora returns with a new family.

Benny the Big Shot Goes to Camp by Bonnie Bader

All Aboard Reading: Level 2. Benny thinks he'll be the

best at summer camp—best at everything! When at

camp, he doesn't seem to be good at anything. When

trouble strikes, can Benny save the day?

The Berenstain Bears’ Class Trip by Jan & Mike

Berenstain

I Can Read! Beginning Reading Level 1. Brother's

class is taking a trip to the honey farm. When Mama,

Papa, and Sister decide to go along, everything

becomes a little stickier.

The Berenstain Bears Down on the Farm by Stan &

Jan Berenstain

I Can Read! Level 1. The Bear family spends a day

with their friend Farmer Ben. While touring his farm,

the Bears learn about all the different chores that Ben

and his wife have to do.

The Berenstain Bears: We Love Trucks by Jan &

Mike Berenstain

I Can Read! Beginning Reading 1. There are so many

cool trucks in Bear Country. On a trip with Grizzy

Gramps in his pickup truck, Brother, Sister, and Honey

Bear are going to see them all!

Big Brown Bear by David McPhail

Green Light Readers Level 1. Younger readers are

introduced to simple words, fun rhymes and rhythms,

and familiar situations.

Big Pig and Little Pig by David McPhail

Green Light readers Level 1. Despite their differences,

Big Pig and Little Pig have nothing but fun when they

get together.

Biscuit and the Baby by Alyssa Satin Capucilli

My First I Can Read. Biscuit wants to meet the new

baby, but the baby is sleeping and Biscuit must be

patient and quiet.

Biscuit and the Lost Teddy Bear by Alyssa Satin

Capucilli

My First I Can Read. Biscuit helps reunite a lost teddy

bear with its owner.

Biscuit in the Garden by Alyssa Satin Capucilli

My First Shared Reading. Biscuit is excited to explore

the garden. From the prettiest flowers to the smallest

bugs, there's so much to see.

Bizarro Day! by Billy Wrecks

Step into Reading, Step 2. Superman's opposite,

Bizarro, wants to be a hero, but he isn't sure how.

Boats by Shana Corey

Step into Reading Step 1. Featuring all kinds of boats:

big boats, small boats, old boats, and new boats.

Busy Bugs: A Book about Patterns by Jayne

Harvey

All Aboard Math Reader: Level 1. The simple rhyming

text and the quirky and cute bug characters make

learning about patterns easy and fun.

The Camping Trip by Catherine Hapka

I Can Read! Reading 2 with help. It's the first day of

summer vacation and time to go camping with the

ponies! Meg discovers there is a lot she doesn't know

about camping, but that's what makes it so much fun!

The Case of the Desperate Duck by Cynthia Rylant

I Can Read, Level 2. Mabel's Tea Room is missing a

box of fancy sugar cubes! Who would steal sugar and

why?

Catch Me if You Can by Bernard Most

A Green Light Reader, Level 2. When a little dinosaur

plays a game with the biggest dinosaur of them all, she

is not scared because he is her grandpa.

Chester by Syd Hoff

An I Can Read Book. Chester, the endearing wild

horse, longs to be loved and goes to the city to find a

home.

Clara and Clem in Outer Space by Ethan Long

Penguin Young Readers Level 1. When Clara and

Clem build a robot out of blocks, they have no idea

where the robot (and imaginations) will take them!

Clouds by Marion Dane Bauer

Ready to Read Level 1. Clouds come in many different

shapes and sizes. They can be white and fluffy or dark

and scary. Where do clouds come from?

Curious George Dance Party adaptation by Borana

Greku and Alessandra Preziosi

Green Light Reader Level 1. George is invited to a

dance party, but first he needs to help his friend, Bill,

overcome his fears by learning how to dance!

Dancing Dinos at the Beach by Sally Lucas

Step into Reading Step 1. When the dancing dinos pop

out of a picture book and land in the sand, it's not long

before they have completely taken over the beach.

Dancing Dinos Go to School by Sally Lucas

Step into Reading, a Step 1 book. A surprised librarian

and a young reader watch as dancing dinosaurs in a

book leap off the page and into the school.

Detective Dinosaur Undercover by James Skofield

I Can Read! Reading 2 with Help. When a detective

goes undercover, it usually means they are in disguise?

Not if it's Detective Dinosaur!

Did You See Chip? by Wong Herbert Yee

Green Light Reader Level 2. After moving to the city,

Kim makes some new friends while looking for her

lost dog.

Digger the Dinosaur by Rebecca Kai Dotlich

I Can Read! My First Shared Reading. Digger wants to

play baseball with his friends, but he isn't allowed to

go out until he's cleaned his room. The faster Digger

cleans the messier his room gets.

Dinosaur Hunt by David Catrow

Scholastic Reader Level 1. Max Spaniel, a daffy hound

dog, decides to go on a dinosaur dig in the back yard.

Dixie by Grace Gilman

I Can Read Beginning 1 Reading. Dixie the puppy

plays with Emma every day after school, until Emma

starts memorizing her lines for the school play.

Dixie and the Class Treat by Grace Gilman

I Can Read! Beginning Reading 1. It's Emma's turn to

make a healthy snack for her class, but when the

ingredients get mixed up in her favorite oatmeal spice

cookie recipe, it falls to Dixie to woof in to the rescue!

Dixie and the School Trip by Grace Gilman

I Can Read! Beginning 1 Reading. Emma's class is

going on a trip to the dinosaur museum, but when

Dixie tags along, the two best friends end up with a

bone-ified mess.

Dog and Bear: Two Friends, Three Stories by

Laura Vaccaro Seeger

My Reader Level 2. Three easy-to-read stories reveal

the close friendship between Dog and Bear.

Drop It, Rocket! by Tad Hills

Step into Reading Step 1. Rocket is ready to find new

words for his word tree with his teacher, the little

yellow bird. He finds a leaf, a hat, and a star, but when

he finds a red boot, he doesn't want to let go.

Ducks Go Vroom by Jane Kohuth

Step into Reading, Step 1. This rollicking, tongue-

twisting, rhyming story of three enthusiastic

houseguests is sure to be a speedy favorite of

beginning readers everywhere.

Ducks in a Row by Lori Haskins Houran

I Can Read! Beginning Reading 1. Max the duck

wishes he could do something for the other animals

living at Irene's house, but when his aunts arrive for a

visit he gets more than his fill of being helpful.

Dumpy’s Valentine

I Can Read, My First Shared Reading. It's Valentine's

Day, and poor Trusty the Mail Truck has broken down.

Dumpy offers to lend a hand, and with Charlie and

Pop-Up's help he delivers surprises all over town.

Epic: Meet the Leafmen adapted by Lucy Rosen

I Can Read! Reading 2 with Help. sworn enemies want

to destroy the Leafmen's forest kingdom by spreading

their rot and decay. Led by Ronin, can the Leafmen

defend their kingdom and ensure their survival?

Fancy Nancy and the Boy From Paris by Jane

O’Connor

I Can Read! Beginning Reading 1. There's a new boy

in Nancy's class who has just moved from Paris. Nancy

can't wait to share her fanciness with someone who

will

appreciate it.

Fancy Nancy at the Museum by Jane O’Connor

I Can Read! Beginning Reading 1. Nancy's class is

going on a trip to the museum, and Nancy wants to be

extra fancy for the occasion.

Fancy Nancy Pajama Day by Jane O’Connor

I Can Read Beginning Reading 1. When Bree asks

Nancy to be twins for Pajama Day, Nancy isn't so sure.

She wants to wear her new elegant nightgown.

Fancy Nancy Poison Ivy Expert by Jane O’Connor

I Can Read Beginning Reading 1. Nancy thinks she is

practically a poison ivy expert, until she picks a

bouquet for her teacher and learns about poison ivy the

hard way.

Fancy Nancy Sees Stars by Jane O’Connor

I Can Read Beginning Reading 1. Young readers share

in Fancy Nancy's anticipation and disappointment

when a class trip doesn't go as planned.

Fancy Nancy: the Show Must Go On by Jane

O’Connor

I Can Read! Beginning 1 Reading. When Nancy has to

put together a report on her great-grandfather for

school, she can't help but embellish it.

Flat Stanley and the Firehouse by Lori Haskins

Houran

I Can Read! Level 2. Stanley's Stop, Drop, and Roll

poster wins him a trip to the firehouse, but the visit

takes an unexpected turn.

Flat Stanley and the Haunted House by Lori

Haskins Houran

I Can Read! Reading 2 with Help. Stanley and Arthur

Lambchop can't wait for their school's Halloween

party, but when they see a bully picking on their friend

at the party, the boys know they have to help.

Flat Stanley Goes Camping by Lori Haskins

Houran

I Can Read! Step 2 Reading with Help. Stanley and the

Lambchop family take a trip to the woods. It gets a

little scary when Stanley and his brother, Arthur, have

to outrun a skunk!

Fly, Dumbo, Fly by Jennifer Liberts Weinberg

Step into Reading, Super Early. Dumbo learns what

can happen when he tries to fly.

Fly Guy Presents: Sharks by Tedd Arnold

Developing Reader Level 2. Fly Guy is buzzing over to

the aquarium today. Come along to learn all about

sharks!

Garden Friends DK Readers

Learning to Read Pre-level 1. This reader lets

youngsters take a look at the creatures living in their

own backyards.

Get Ready for Second Grade, Amber Brown by

Paula Danziger

Puffin Easy-to-Read Level 2. Amber is nervous about

starting second grade with a new teacher, but despite

being in the same class as mean Hannah Burton, things

turn out just fine.

Giant Machines by Seymour Simon

See More Readers Level 1. Dig into Giant Machines

and learn about bulldozers, tower cranes and other big

rigs that kids dig.

Go Away, Dog by Joan L. Nodset

When a little boy who doesn't like dogs, meets a

persistent pup that wants to play, how can he make it

go away?

Henry and the Elephant by Wilbert Vere Awdry

Step into Reading Step 2. Thomas is taking the judge

to the train show, but several obstacles slow him down.

Will they reach the show on time?

Hi! Fly Guy by Tedd Arnold

Developing Reader Level 2. Boy and fly meet and so

begins a beautiful and very funny friendship.

Honeybees by Joyce Milton

All Aboard Reading: Level 2. With fun bee facts and

bright, realistic artwork, this informative book explores

the life cycle of honeybees.

Hop! Hop! Hop! by Ann Whitford Paul

Step into Reading Step 1. Little Rabbit encounters lots

of trouble when following in the footsteps of Big

Rabbit, until he figures out how to keep up.

I Can Swim! by Karen Wallace

DK Readers: Level 1. Youngsters can follow the trials

and triumphs of a young boy who is learning to swim

with help from his father.

In a Scary Old House by Harriet Ziefert

I’m Going to Read! Level 1. What makes the house in

the forest so creepy? Could ghosts be on the prowl—or

witches?

It’s a Fair Day, Amber Brown by Paula Danziger

Puffin Easy-to-Read Level 2. Amber gets lost at a

county fair when she tries to follow her best friend

Justin and his family through the crowd.

It’s Christmas by Jack Prelutsky

I Can Read! 3 Reading Alone. It's Christmas! Merry

Christmas! Here are twelve funny, silly, sweet, and

very merry poems to celebrate the season.

It’s Spring! by Samantha Berger

Hello Reader, Level 2. A rabbit, deer, and other

animals give each other the message that spring is

coming.

Let’s go to the Ball Park by James Buckley, Jr.

DK Beginning to Read Alone 2. Readers can join a

family at the ballpark as they reach for a fly ball, pick

out souvenirs, and, of course, root for the home team.

Mac and Cheese by Sarah Weeks

I Can Read! Beginning Reading 1. Two cats that are as

different as night and day are nevertheless best friends.

Mac and Cheese and the Perfect Plan by Sarah

Weeks

I Can Read! Beginning Reading Level 1. Mac wants

Cheese to spend a day at the beach with him, but oh,

no, Cheese doesn't like the beach at all!

Martha Stinks! by Karen Barss

Green Light Readers Level 1. This simple reader

features rebus images to help the youngest readers

decode its simple text, plus stinky gross-out humor.

Mary Clare Likes to Share by Joy Hulme

Step into Reading. A step 2 book, Math reader. Mary

Clare divides treats into halves, thirds, or other

fractional parts to make sure that each of her friends or

family members can enjoy an equal share.

Meet Boulder the Construction-Bot adapted by

Annie Auerbach

Passport to Reading 1. Boulder turns into a bulldozer

and works with his team, the Rescue Bots.

Meet the Dinosaurs

DK readers. Pre-level 1, Learning to read. Small

dinosaurs, huge dinosaurs, clever dinosaurs. Which do

you like best?

Meet the Little Engine That Could by Watty Piper

All Aboard Reading Level 1. This title features the

classic train character that would not give up.

Mia Sets the Stage by Robin Farley

I Can Read! My First Share Reading. The big recital is

just around the corner, and Mia has been practicing.

Mia twirls and leaps until, whoops! She falls and hurts

her paw. Oh, no! Can Mia still be part of the show?

Mittens by Lola M. Schaefer

My First I Can Read Book. Nick helps Mittens the

kitten adjust to life in a new home.

Mouse and Mole, a Winter Wonderland by Wong

Herbert Yee

Green Light Readers Level 3. Best friends Mouse and

Mole enjoy playing in the snow with Sno-Mouse and

Sno-Mole, two more best friends.

Mud Soup by Judith Head

Step Into Reading Step 3. Josh's best friend, Rosa,

loves mud soup and she keeps trying to get Josh to

taste it.

Nellie Sue, Happy Camper by Rebecca Janni

Penguin Young Readers Level 2. Nellie Sue loves to

go camping, but when night falls and the woods come

alive with creaking noises, these happy campers aren't

so happy anymore!

Never Kick a Ghost and Other Silly Chillers by

Judy Sierra

I Can Read! Reading 2 with Help. Yikes! This

collection of easy-to-read, silly, spooky tales features a

pirate bride, a ghost that grows and grows, and a

slobbery monster.

Niagara Falls by Marion Dane Bauer

Ready-to-Read Level 1. Bauer tells how the Falls were

formed, discusses the Native American origin of the

word Niagara, and the attraction of the Falls for

daredevils.

Night Flight: Charles Lindbergh’s Incredible

Adventure by S. A. Kramer

All Aboard Reading Level 2. Readers can learn all

about Lindberg’s exciting and daring feat of flying 33-

1/2 hours in a small propeller plane.

No Frogs for Dinner by Frieda Wishinsky

A first flight level two reader. Melvin’s trip to the big

city is not turning out as he hoped. Instead of hot-dogs,

baseball and tall buildings, his Aunt Rose drags him to

the opera, museums and fancy restaurants.

Old, New, Red, Blue; Disney Pixar Cars

Step into Reading, a Step1 book. Cars and trucks

introduce simple concepts such as color and size.

On the Move

DK Learning to Read Pre-level 1. Find out all the ways

to get from here to there—planes, trains, cars and

more!

Penny and Her Doll by Kevin Henkes

I Can Read! Beginning Reading 1. Penny loves her

new doll. The doll is absolutely perfect, from her head

to her toes, but Penny's doll needs a name.

Also available: Penny and Her Song

Penny and Her Marble by Kevin Henkes

I Can Read! Beginnning Reading 1. Penny finds a

marble on her neighbor's lawn and must decide

whether or not to keep it.

Petal and Poppy by Lisa Clough and Ed Briant

Green Light Readers Level 2. Petal and Poppy are best

friends. Sometimes they disagree, but they can always

count on each other when the going gets rough.

Pete at the Beach created by James Dean

I Can Read, My First Shared Reading. Pete the Cat is

spending the day at the seashore. He has fun collecting

shells and building a sand castle, but the beach is very

hot. There is a whole ocean for Pete to cool off in, but

it looks scary.

Pete the Cat Play Ball! created by James Dean

My First Shared Reading. Ideal for beginning readers,

this Pete the Cat story teaches youngsters that it doesn't

matter who wins or loses, but how the game is played.

Pete the Cat: Too Cool for School by Kimberly and

James Dean

I Can Read! My First Share Reading. Pete just can't

decide which outfit to wear to school! He has so many

options to choose from.

A Place for Nicholas by Lucy Floyd

Green Light Readers Level 2. Everywhere Nicholas

goes, someone in his busy, noisy family is already

there. All he wants is a special place of his own.

The Playground Problem by Margaret McNamara

Ready-to-Read Level 1. Mrs. Connor's first grade class

has a problem on the playground, the boys won't let the

girls play on their soccer teams. So the girls form their

own team and don't let the boys join in.

Pup and Hound Hatch an Egg by Susan Hood

Kids Can Start to Read level 1

One day in the woods, Pup finds an egg. Where is its

mother? Will Pup and Hound find the egg a home?

Ready? Set. Raymond! by Vaunda Micheaux

Nelson

Step Into Reading Step 2. Raymond likes to do

everything fast. In three stories, readers follow

Raymond on a typical super-fast day, see him make a

new friend, and run a race!

Robot, Go Bot! by Dana Meachen Rau

Step Into Reading Step 1. In this Step 1 comic reader, a

young girl makes so many demands on the robot she

has constructed that he runs away.

Sam at the Seaside by Mary Labatt

Kids Can Start to Read, Level 1. It’s one adventure

after another for this adorable puppy!

Sam Goes Next Door by Mary Labatt

Kids Can Start to Read, Level 1. When Sam saw a big

truck stop at the house next door, he went to meet his

new neighbors.

School Rules! by Victoria Kann

I Can Read! Beginning Reading 1. The pink-crazed girl

and her golden sidekick are taking school by storm. In

the midst of all the fun and games, will they play by

the rules?

Second Grade Rules, Amber Brown by Paula

Danziger Ready to Read

Second grade is almost as wonderful as Amber

expected, but there's one problem: the rules.

Skippyjon Jones: the Great Bean Caper based on

the series created by Judy Schachner

All Aboard Reading Picture Reader. Simple words and

rebus pictures make learning to read easy and fun.

Slinky, Scaly Snakes by Jennifer Dussling

Beginning to Read Alone 2. Slither, slither, hiss, hiss!

Learn all about the world of snakes!

Smarty Sara by Anna Jane Hays

Step Into Reading Level 2. Sara has a surprise for her

friends. With her journal at her side, Sara plots and

plans, draws maps, and writes a poem.

Snow by Marion Dane Bauer

Ready to Read Level 1. Everyone loves snow! It's fun

to play in and makes wonderful snowmen, but where

does snow come from?

So Many Butterflies! by Lara Bergen

Dora the Explorer Ready-to-Read Level 1. Dora needs

some butterfly photographs for her spring photo album.

The butterflies help Dora and Boots learn to count, and

teach them their colors, too.

Space Cat by Doug Cushman

I Can Read Books: Level 1. Needing fuel, Space Cat is

forced to land on a strange new planet. The only

creature on this strange planet who can help him is

King Zorp, keeper of all the planet's fuel.

Splat the Cat: A Whale of a Tale by Amy Hsu Lin

based on the creation of Rob Scotton

I Can Read! Beginning Reading 1. Splat the Cat is

excited because his grandfather told him that you can

hear the sea if you put a seashell up to your ear.

Splat the Cat With a Bang and a Clang by Rob

Scotton

I Can Read! Beginning Reading 1. Splat's friends are

having a band rehearsal for their rock band, the Cat

Gang. They want Splat to play with them, but what

will he play?

The Stinky Giant by Ellen Weiss and Mel Friedman

Step into Reading, Step 3. Pepper and Jake, sister and

brother shepherds, match wits with the giant, Urk, who

regularly floods their valley with his dirty washwater.

Stuck in the Mud by Wilbert Vere Awdry

Thomas & Friends Ready to Read Step 1. This will

introduce children to reading and the exciting world of

Thomas and his friends!

Super Fly Guy by Tedd Arnold

Developing Reader Level 2. Fly Guy loves the school

lunchroom, but when the lunch ladies discover there's a

fly in the cafeteria, chaos ensues!

Superman: Day of Doom by John Sazaklis

I Can Read 2. A Kryptonian monster named Doomsday

goes on a rampage through Metropolis, destroying

everything in his path. Will Superman save the day?

Tale of a Tadpole by Karen Wallace

DK Readers Beginning to Read 1. Readers will be

captivated by the eye-catching photos and plenty of

word repetition as they explore the world of the

tadpole.

A Tale of Two Sisters by Melissa Lagonegro

Step Into Reading Step 2. When a prophecy traps a

kingdom in eternal winter, Anna must team up with

Kristoff and his reindeer on a journey to find Elsa.

Thomas Goes Fishing by Wilbert Vere Awdry

Step into Reading Step 1. Thomas often sees his young

friends standing by the stream fishing. It looks like so

much fun that Thomas wants to go fishing, too.

Todd’s Box by Paula Sullivan

Green Light Readers: Level 1. Todd's mom is in a

hurry, so she can't stop every time Todd sees

something interesting. Todd has a wonderful surprise

for her.

Too Many Cats by Lori Haskins Houran

Step Into Reading Step 1. Cat after cat makes its way

over the fence and into the backyard of a lady who's

looking for a little quiet to enjoy some music.

Touchdown by Alyson Heller

Ready-To-Read Level 1. When the members of the

After School Sports Club play flag football, the boys

learn that girls can play football too.

Transformers, Hunt for the Decepticons. Buddy

Brawl adapted by Lucy Rosen

I Can Read! Reading with Help 2. When a silly

disagreement spins out of control, Sam and Mikaela

need to remind the Transformers why they're friends.

Transformers Prime: Decepticon in Disguise

adapted by Katherine Turner

Wheeljack arrives on Earth but acts strange around his

fellow Autobots. What could be wrong?

Transformers Roll Out and Read Adventures

Passport to Reading 2. Do you love the Transformers?

This collection is sure to thrill every young fan of

Autobot or Decepticon.

Transformers: Training Day adapted by Michael

Teitelbaum

I Can Read! Reading 2 with Help. Optimus Prime and

the Autobots learn the evil Decepticons are behind a

series of seemingly natural disasters.

Trucks by Wil Mara

National Geographic Readers Level 1. Who can resist

trucks? They're loud. They're complicated. They have

wheels twice as tall as your dad.

Turtle and Snake’s Day at the Beach by Kate Spohn

Puffin Easy to Read Level 1. Turtle and Snake are

going to enter the sand castle contest at the beach, but

every time they turn around, their castle gets wiped out

by the waves.

The Van by Holly Keller

Green Light Reader Level 1. Sam and his friends are

headed for the beach, and when their van gets stuck,

they figure out a clever way to get it "moving" again.

Watch Out, William! by Kady MacDonald Denton

I Am Reading. William is the long-suffering brother of

Jane, who always seems to get her own way with her

hilarious manipulation of her family.

What a Trip Amber Brown by Paula Danziger

Puffin Easy-To-Read Level 2. Best friends Amber

Brown and Justin Daniels are taking a vacation

together. There's just one problem, Justin's little

brother wants to tag along.

What Day Is It? by Patti Trimble

Green Light Readers, Level 1

All of Gil’s friends forgot his birthday. Or did they?

Wind by Marion Dane Bauer

Ready-to-Read Level 1. Though you can't see the

wind, you can certainly feel it when the wind blows!

Where does wind come from?

Winking, Blinking, Wiggling, and Waggling by

Brian Moses

Eyewitness Readers, Level 2. Describes different eyes

and ears in the animal kingdom and how they are used.

Chapter Books

A to Z Mystery Series by Ron Roy

Dink, Josh and Ruth Rose solve mysteries in this fun

and wacky series. Please ask for our list to order

these titles.

The Adventures of the Bailey School Kids by

Debbie Dadeyand Marcia Thornton Jones

Four third graders (Eddie, Howie, Liza, Melody)

suspect there are some pretty weird grown-ups living

in Bailey City. Please ask for our list to order these

titles.

Aggie the Brave by Lori Ries

Three short chapters just right for beginning readers

tell the story of Aggie's overnight stay at the vet to get

spayed.

Amanda Pig and the Awful, Scary Monster by Jean

Van Leeuwen

Ready to Read Level 2. Every night before she goes to

bed, Amanda is sure there's a monster hiding in her

room, until she finds the perfect way to conquer her

fears.

Bones and the Big Yellow Mystery by David A.

Adler

Puffin Easy-to-Read Level 2. Meet Detective Jeffery

Bones, a young sleuth armed with a bag of quirky

detective tools to help him solve mysteries.

Also Available: Bones and the Dog Gone Mystery

Bones and the Cupcake Mystery

Bones and the Dinosaur Mystery

Bones and the Birthday Mystery

Bones and the Math Text Mystery

The Bookstore Valentine by Barbara Maitland

Puffin Easy-to-Read Level 2. Mr. Brown decides to

hire someone to help out in the bookstore.

Boris Sees the Light by Andrew Joyner

Boris is camping in the backyard with Frederick and

Alice, and they are not one bit scared of the dark. What

is that strange light moving around outside the tent and

what is making all of those strange, scary noises?

Calendar Mysteries by Ron Roy

Solve a mystery a month with the younger siblings

from the A to Z mysteries, Bradley, Brian, Nate and

Lucy. Please ask for our list to order these titles.

Camp Buccaneer by Pam Smallcomb

Marlon has been dressing up as a pirate every

Halloween. What better way to spend an otherwise

boring summer than with plank-walking, deck-

swabbing, treasure-hunting, honest-to-goodness

pirates?

The Case of the Ghostwriter by James Preller

A Jigsaw Jones Mystery. A surprise mystery author is

coming to visit Ms. Gleason's class. Ms. Gleason won't

say who it is, but some of the kids think it could be a

ghostwriter who is really a ghost!

The Case of the Marshmallow Monster by James

Preller

A Jigsaw Jones Mystery. Jigsaw is exited about his

camping trip with his friends−no school, and no

detective work. A full moon and a campfire story about

a lake creature get Jigsaw back in business.

The Case of the Perfect Prank by James Preller

A Jigsaw Jones Mystery. With his top-secret detective

journal, eye for detail, and ace partner Mila, Jigsaw is

always ready to take on a new case.

Dilly and the Birthday Treat by Tony Bradman

It's Dad's birthday and Dorla has already gotten him a

present. Dilly has nothing to give him, but Dad says

that all he wants is for Dilly to be good for the day.

Expedition Down Under by Rebecca Carmi

Ms. Frizzle and the Magic School Bus crew end up on

the other side of the world when they set out on a

search for the cackling kookaburra.

Grandmas at Bat by Emily Arnold McCully

Pip's coach has the chicken pox, and there's no one else

to coach the team but her two grandmas. The grandmas

have only one problem−they don't know much about

baseball.

Hallie’s Horrible Handwriting by Valerie Tripp

Hallie loves school − except for writing. Her letters

wiggle and wobble so much she never wants to

practice!

Houndsley and Catina and the Birthday Surprise

by James Howe

Houndsley is sad because he doesn't know when his

birthday is. Catina is soon sad, too, but it won't be long

before the very best of friends discover a way to

brighten even the saddest day.

Iris and Walter and Baby Rose by Elissa Haden

Guest

Iris is excited about being a big sister. When Baby

Rose is born, she turns out to be a little fusspot, and

Iris is fed up.

Little Rat Sets Sail by Monika Bang-Campbell

Little Rat is supposed to begin sailing lessons, but she's

afraid of the water. It's fortunate that Little Rat has an

instructor who helps her to realize that she's braver

than she thinks.

Lost at Sea adapted by Leigh Stevens

A summer boat trip turns into a day of tropical-island

survival when the Flynn-Fletcher family gets

shipwrecked!

Mercy Watson to the Rescue by Kate DeCamillo

To Mr. and Mrs. Watson, Mercy is not just a pig, she's

a porcine wonder. To the good-natured Mercy, the

Watsons are an excellent source of buttered toast.

Additonal Mercy Watson titles available:

Mercy Watson Goes for a Ride

Mercy Watson Fights Crime

Mercy Watson Princess in Disguise

Mercy Watson Thinks Like a Pig

Mercy Watson: Something Wonky This Way

Comes

Princess Posey and the First Grade Parade by

Stephanie Green

Chapter Book. Posey is very nervous about starting

first grade and walking into school without the one

thing that always makes her feel brave: the tutu that

turns her into the Pink Princess.

Race Car Drivers: Start Your Engine by Steele

Filipek

All Aboard Reading Station Stop 3. Little boys love

cars and speed. When you combine those two things

into one sport, you come up with NASCAR driving!

Roscoe Riley Rules Series by Katherine Applegate

Roscoe Riley doesn't mean to break the rules; he just

can't help himself.

#1 Never Glue Your Friends to Chairs

#2 Never Swipe a Bully’s Bear

#3 Don’t Swap Your Sweater for a Dog

#4 Never Swim in Applesauce

#5 Don’t Tap-Dance on Your Teacher

#6 Never Walk in Shoes That Talk

#7 Never Race a Runaway Pumpkin

The Truth About Bats by Eva Moore

The Magic Bus takes the children across the country in

search of bats and teaches them facts and myths about

the creatures.

Zelda and Ivy and the Boy Next Door by Laura

McGee Kvasnosky

Eugene has just moved in next door, and Zelda and Ivy

are happy to find a new playmate. With three friends,

it's often two against one. Or, is that one against two?

Middle Readers

Across Five Aprils by Irene Hunt

Young Jethro Creighton grows from a boy to a man

when he is left to take care of the family farm in

Illinois during the Civil War.

The Adventure Begins by Richard Hamilton

Fifteen-year-old Jim Lake is just an ordinary teenager.

That is, of course, until he is chosen to be the first

human protector of a secret world of Trolls living

below his peaceful hometown of Arcadia. Book 1 in

the Trollhunters: Tales of Arcadia series. Also

available: Welcome to the Darklands (Book 2)

The Book of Ga-Huel (Book 3)

Age of the Amulet (Book 4)

The Way of the Wizard (Book 5)

Angor Reborn (Book 6)

Adventures of a Slime by Books Kid

What does Minecraft slime cube Slibertius--known as

Bert--dream of becoming? The best fashion designer in

the entire Overworld!

The Adventures of Sir Lancelot the Great by

Gerald Morris

Many years ago the great King Arthur brought justice

to England with the help of his gallant Knights of the

Round Table. Of these worthy knights, Sir Lancelot

was quite good at defending the helpless and protecting

the weak. Also available:

The Adventures of Sir Givret the Short

The Adventures of Sir Gawain the True

The Adventures of Sir Balin the Ill-Fated

Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll

Alice spots a frantic White Rabbit wearing a waistcoat

and carrying a pocket watch. She follows him down a

hole into the magical world of Wonderland.

Alien Encounter by Charise Mericle Harper

Nine-year-old Morgan of the Pacific Northwest is

fascinated with aliens and the sasquatch.

Also available: Super Sasquatch Showdown

Always Dance with a Hairy Buffalo by Henry

Winkler and Lin Oliver

When a night at the museum finds Hoover coming face

to face with the ghost of a powerful Chumash Indian

princess, his brain turns into mashed potatoes. Now the

tables are turned and it's up to Billy.

Amazing Esme by Tamara Macfarlane & Michael

Fowkes

The wildly imaginative adventures of Esme as she

leaves behind her circus home for the first time to

spend the summer with her cousins.

Also available: Amazing Esme and the Pirate Circus

Amazing Esme and the Sweetshop Circus

The Amazing Mexican Secret by Jeff Greenhut

Confident that Flat Stanley can succeed where

international spies and thieves have failed, Stanley's

mom, who loves to cook, mails him to Mexico to get a

secret herbal ingredient that she needs.

Amber Brown Series

by Paula Danzinger

Amber Brown Goes Fourth by Paula Danziger

Entering fourth grade, Amber faces some changes in

her life as her best friend moves away and her parents

divorce. Please ask for our list to order these titles.

The American Girls Series

by Various Authors

Please ask for our list to order these titles.

Amulet. Book 1, the StoneKeeper by Kazu Kiduishi

Graphic Novel. Emily and Navin move with their

mother to the home of her deceased great-grandfather,

but the strange house proves to be dangerous.

Please ask for our list to order these titles.

Amy Namey in Ace Reporter by Megan McDonald

Amy Namey, Ace Reporter, is on the hunt for a good

news story. But not a lot happens in the town of Frog

Neck Lake. So what's a budding reporter to do?

Anna Banana, and the Monkey in the Middle by

Anica Mrose Rissi

Anna has looked forward to her class field trip to the

zoo, but from the time they board the bus she is pulled

between her long-time best friend & her new best

friend.

Anne Arrives by Kallie George

The charming first book in a new early-reader series,

starring the spirited and outspoken Anne Shirley as she

first arrives at Green Gables.

Anne of Green Bagels by Jon Buller & Susan

Schade

Anne's life is a little topsy-turvy. She and her mother

don't know where Anne's dad has gone. He left to test

out his latest invention, and never returned.

Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery

Anne, an 11-year-old orphan, is sent by mistake to live

with a lonely, middle-aged brother and sister on a

Prince Edward Island farm.

Archie Takes Flight by Wendy Mass and Michael

Brawer

On "Take Your Kid to Work Day," eight-year-old

Archie discovers that his father drives a space taxi that

shuttles aliens from one area of the universe to another.

Archvillain by Barry Lyga

Kyle Camden develops greater mental agility and

superpowers during a plasma storm that also brings

Mighty Mike, an alien, to the town of Bouring.

Also available: The Mad Mask

As Brave as You by Jason Reynolds

When two brothers decide to prove how brave they are,

everything backfires—literally.

As Far as I Can See: Meg’s Prairie Diary by Kate

McMullan

In her diary for 1856, nine-year-old Meg describes the

long, dangerous journey she and her younger brother

make from Missouri to Kansas.

Athena: Grey-eyed Goddess by George O’Connor

Graphic Novel. This is the story of Athena, the most

powerful of the Greek goddesses.

Athletic Shorts by Chris Crutcher

These six stories from the acclaimed author present

characters from some of his best-loved novels and

create some unforgettable new personalities in tales of

love, death, bigotry, heroism, and coming of age.

Attack of the Giant Robot Chickens by Alex McCall

The city of Aberdeen is being terrorized by giant robot

chickens who want to peck out every last sign of

human resistance.

Attack of the Growling Eyeballs by Lin Oliver

Meet Daniel Funk, a regular guy who's stuck living in

a house full of girls. When Daniel shrinks to the size of

the fourth toe on his left foot, he discovers that he has a

brother. A "very little" brother.

Attack of the Vampire Weenies and Other Warped

and Creepy Tales by David Lubar

Kate, Michael, and Emma have passed from one

orphanage to another in the 10 years since their parents

disappeared to protect them, but now they learn that

they have special powers. Also available:

August Acrobat by Ron Roy

Bradley, Brian, Nate, and Lucy try to help an acrobatic

troupe in a very shabby traveling circus by identifying

the marvelous, hooded trapeze artist they spied

rehearsing. Please ask us for a list of additional titles

in this series.

A Babysitter’s Guide to Monster Hunting by Joe

Ballarini

When middle schooler Kelly Ferguson's Halloween

plans switch from party-going to babysitting, she

thinks the scariest part of her night will be the death of

her social life. Book 1 in the series.

The Bad Guys Series

by Aaron Blabey

The Bad Guys, Mr. Wolf, Mr. Shark, Mr. Snake, and

Mr. Piranha, want to be heroes, and they decide that

the way to do it is free the 200 dogs in the city dog

pound--but their plan soon goes awry. Book 1 in the

Bad Guys series. Also available:

The Bad Guys in Mission Unpluckable (Book 2)

The Bad Guys in The Furball Strikes Back

(Book 3)

The Bad Guys in Attack of the Zittens (Book 4)

The Bad Guys in Intergalactic Gas (Book 5)

The Bad Guys in Alien vs. Bad Guys (Book 6)

The Bad Guys in Do-You-Think-He-Saurus?!

(Book 7)

The Bad Guys in Superbad (Book 8)

The Bad Guys in The Big Bad Wolf (Book 9)

Bad Kitty vs. Uncle Murray by Nick Bruel

Good ol' Uncle Murray. But it isn't long before Uncle

Murray is driven to near madness by shenanigans of

epic proportions. Please ask for our list to order

these titles.

The Ballad of a Broken Nose by Arne Svingen

Despite his rough life, thirteen-year-old Bart is an

eternal optimist. While his mother would like him to

take up boxing as a way of defending himself, the shy,

but talented boy would rather focus on opera.

The Batboy by Mike Lupica

An unlikely friendship slowly develops between a

former baseball great in need of a family and the 14-

year-old batboy in need of a father.

Batman/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Adventures

by Matthew Manning

The animated worlds of the current TMNT

Nickelodeon cartoon and Batman: the Animated Series

collide for the first time ever! A graphic novel.

Beasts of Olmpus Series

By Lucy Coats

Beast Keeper

Eleven-year-old Demon had never met his father, the

god Pan, until the day he was whisked away to the

stables of Olympus and charged with looking after all

of the mythical creatures. Also available:

Hound of Hades Steeds of the Gods

Dragon Healer Centaur School

Zeus’s Eagle Gods of the North

Unicorn Emergency

Because of Mr. Terupt by Rob Buyea

It's the start of fifth grade for seven kids at Snow Hill

School. Mr. Terupt makes the classroom a fun place,

even if he doesn't let them get away with much, until

the snowy winter day when an accident changes

everything, and everyone.

Because of Winn-Dixie by Kate DeCamillo

Ten-year-old Opal describes her first summer in the

town of Naomi, Florida, and all the good things that

happen because of her big, ugly dog, Winn-Dixie.

Beezus and Ramona by Beverly Cleary

Beezus' biggest problem is her 4-year-old sister

Ramona. Even though Beezus knows sisters are

supposed to love each other, with a sister like Ramona,

it seems impossible.

The Bell Bandit by Jacqueline Davies

Siblings Evan and Jessie must solve the mystery of a

missing cherished family treasure while coming to

terms with their beloved grandmother's unsettling

behavior.

Best Friend Next Door by Carolyn Mackler

Meet Hannah. Her name is a palindrome. Her birthday

is on New Year's. She wishes she had a cat. She's

medium height and a little awkward.

Better Nate Than Ever by Tim Federle

Nate Foster has big dreams. His whole life, he's wanted

to star in a Broadway show. But how is Nate supposed

to make his dreams come true when he's stuck in

Jankburg, Pennsylvania?

Big Foot and Little Foot by Ellen Potter

Hugo is a young Sasquatch who longs for adventure.

Boone is young boy who longs to see a Sasquatch.

When their worlds collide, they become the unlikeliest

pair of best friends. Book 1 in the Big Foot and Little

Foot series.

Big Nate from the Top by Lincoln Peirce

Big Nate, a.k.a. middle schooler Nate Wright, is 11-

years-old, four-and-a-half feet tall. He has the

distinction of setting the record for school detentions.

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Big Red by Jim Kjelgaard

The wilderness adventures of Danny, a young trapper,

and Big Red, his Irish setter.

Bink & Gollie by Kate DeCamillo and Alison

McGhee

Two roller-skating best friends, one tiny, one tall, share

three comical adventures involving outrageously bright

socks, an impromptu trek to the Andes, and a most

unlikely marvelous companion.

Also available: Bink & Gollie, Two for One

Bink & Gollie: Best Friends Forever

Binky the Space Cat by Ashley Spires

Graphic Novel. Binky's blast-off into outer space

(outside) to battle aliens (bugs) is delayed when he

realizes he's left something behind.

Other Binky titles available:

Binky to the Rescue Binky Takes Charge

Binky Under Pressure Binky: License to Scratch

Black Beauty by Anna Sewell

A horse in nineteenth-century England recounts his

experiences with both good and bad masters.

The Black Heart Crypt by Chris Grabenstein

Halloween is near, the one day of the year when the

ghostly plane is close enough to the human plane to

allow mischief and mayhem.

Blubber by Judy Blume

"Blubber" was the name the class gave to pudgy Linda.

There was something about her that made the kids in

the fifth-grade class want to see how far they could

go...but nobody expected the fun to end where it did.

Bone by Jeff Smith Graphic Novel

The forces of evil are growing stronger, but could

everyone's worst enemy be Phoney Bone himself?

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The Boxcar Children Series

Henry, Jessie, Violet and Benny are orphans.

Determined to make it on their own, they set out to

find a safe place to live. They discover an old, red

boxcar. Against all odds, they make it into their home.

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The Boy on Cinnamon Street by Phoebe Stone

Since a tragedy she cannot remember, 13-year-old

Louise has changed her name, given up gymnastics and

moved in with her grandparents, but through her

friends and notes from a secret admirer she begins to

find herself again.

The Boy Who Cried Werewolf by J. H. Reynolds

Max Bloodnight can't decide what's more terrifying

about his weekend in Wolf County--the fact that he has

to stay with grandparents he's never met before or

being stuck on a farm without cell service. Book 1 in

the MonsterStreet series. Also available:

The Halloweeners (Book 2) Carnevil (Book 3)

Brainwashed by Paul Aertker

While sleeping on the roof of his father's hotel,

thirteen-year-old Lucas Benes finds a baby alone and

learns that the Good Company has restarted its

profitable kidnapping business. Also available:

Diamonds are for Never (Book 2) Priceless

(Book 3)

Bravelands

by Erin Hunter

For generations, the animals of the African plains have

followed a single rule: only kill to survive. But when

an unthinkable act of betrayal shatters the peace, the

fragile balance between predators and prey will rest in

the paws of three unlikely heroes. Please ask for our

list to order these titles.

Brixton Brothers by Mac Barnett

The Case of the Mistaken Identity

When twelve-year-old Steve Brixton, a fan of Bailey

Brothers detective novels, is mistaken for a real

detective, he must elude librarians, police, and the

mysterious Mr. E as he seeks a missing quilt

containing coded information.

Also Available: The Ghostwriter Secret

It Happened on a Train

Danger Goes Berserk

Calamity Jack by Shannon and Dean Hale

Graphic Novel. One fine day Jack picks a target a little

more giant than the usual, and one little bean turns into

a great big building-destroying beanstalk. With help

from Rapunzel, a pixie from Jack's past, and a man

with inventions from the future, they just might out-

swindle the evil.

Cam Jansen and the Spaghetti Max Mystery by

David A. Adler

While at the airport waiting for her father to pick up his

best friend from childhood, Cam Jansen uses her

photographic memory to help a friend.

Camp Rolling Hills by Stacy Davidowitz

Stephanie and Bobby have concerns regarding their

family back home. Stephanie is returning to the camp

she adores; Bobby is a first-time camper who does not

really understand lots of what is going on around him.

Also available: Crossing Over

Campfire Stories adapted by Jamie White

When Martha, Helen, T.D., Alice, Truman, and Skits

pitch a tent in Helen's back yard for the night, they

expect to have a super-fun sleepover, but it doesn't take

long for the hand shadow puppet ideas to run out.

Can You Survive a Zombie Apocalypse? by

Anthony Wacholtz

Allows readers to choose their own paths as they

navigate through the zombie apocalypse.

The Candy Shop War by Brandon Mull

Four young friends are befriended by the owner of a

new candy shop. However, the confections created by

the grandmotherly Mrs. White have magical side

effects. Also available: Arcade Catastrophe

Captain Awesome to the Rescue! by Stan Kirby

Chapter book. When second-grader Eugene and his

family move and he starts at a new school, Eugene has

a chance to bring out his superhero alter ego.

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Carl Goes to Mouse World by R.J. Richards

Upset over a lack of attention from his humans, Carl

the Cat sets out with his friends to confront the source

of his agitation... Marvin the Mouse.

Mary Casanova, Minnesota Author

Curse of a Winter Moon

Jean-Pierre carries the curse of the loup garou, the

werewolf, because he was born on Christmas Eve.

Riot

When "rats"−nonunion workers−are given formerly

union-held jobs at the paper mill, Bryan is put into a

tense and dangerous environment.

Stealing Thunder

Libby has always wanted a horse of her own, and

caring for her neighbor's horse Thunder is the next best

thing. When she discovers Thunder is being abused,

Libby knows she has to rescue him.

When Eagles Fall

Sent to join her biologist father on an eagle-tagging

expedition in Minnesota, Alex is soon stranded on a

small island and is forced to fight for her life.

Cardboard by Doug TenNapel

Graphic Novel. When cardboard creatures come

magically to life, a boy must save his town from

disaster.

The Case of the Burrowing Robot by John R.

Erickson and Kavery L. Nambisan

A bizarre robot with beady eyes and a full suit of armor

is digging up the garden. Hank is on the case

immediately, but before he can put an end to the

armored creature's antics, he gets blamed for the crime.

The Case of the Missing Falcon by James Preller

Jigsaw Jones Mystery. Elana Wonderly has

"accidentally" sold her brother's prized Maltese Falcon

and she's hired Jigsaw to get it back.

Charlie Bumpers vs. the Squeaking Skull by Bill

Harley

As Halloween nears, Charlie & Tommy hope to get out

of taking their sisters trick-or-treating. Also available:

Charlie Bumpers vs. the Really Nice Gnome

Charlie Bumpers vs. the Teacher of the Year

Charlie Bumpers vs. the Perfect Little Turkey

Charlie Joe Jackson’s Guide to Not Reading by

Tommy Greenwald

So far Charlie Joe Jackson has managed to get through

life without ever reading an entire book from cover to

cover. Now that he's in middle school, avoiding

reading isn't as easy as it used to be.

Cecile’s Gift

Encouraged by her friend Marie-Grace, Cecile finds a

way to help her beloved city, New Orleans, in the

aftermath of the 1853 yellow fever epidemic.

Chronicles of Narnia

by C.S. Lewis

The Magicians Nephew

Narnia .... where the woods are thick and cool, where

talking beasts are called to life.... a new world where

adventure begins.

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe

Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy find their way

through an old wardrobe into the world of Narnia.

The Horse and His Boy

A boy and a talking horse share an adventurous and

dangerous journey to Narnia to warn of invading

barbarians.

Prince Caspian

Four children help Prince Caspian and his army of

Talking Beasts to free Narnia from evil.

The Voyage of the Dawn Treader

Lucy, Edmund, and their cousin, Eustace, are

magically transported onto the ship, "Dawn Treader",

where King Caspian is searching for the seven friends

of his father.

The Silver Chair

King Caspian's beloved son Prince Rilian has

disappeared. Aslan sends Eustace and his school friend

Jill to Narnia on a quest to search for the young prince.

The Last Battle

A false Aslan is roaming Narnia, commanding

everyone to work for the cruel Calormenes. Can

Eustace and Jill find the true Aslan and restore peace to

the land?

Cinderella and the Vampire Prince by Wiley

Blevins

You may know the story of the downtrodden girl who

meets her Prince Charming. But our Cinder-Ella rules

the dark night with her new Prince. Also available:

Hansel and Gretel and the Haunted Hut

Snow White and the Seven Trolls

Rapunzel and the Werewolf

Ten Missing Princesses

The Bremen Town Ghosts

Goldilocks and the Three Ghosts

Jack and the Bloody Beanstalk

Little Dead Riding Hood

The Princess and the Poison Pea

Clarice Bean

by Lauren Child

Clarice Bean Spells Trouble

Clarice seems to be in nonstop trouble these days,

almost as much as Karl. When Karl has a family

problem and gets into really big trouble, Clarice does

something unexpected. Other Clarice Bean titles

available: Utterly Me, Clarice Bean

Clarice Bean, Don’t Look Now

Clarice Bean: That’s Me

Clarice Bean: What Planet are you From?

Clarice Bean, Guess Who’s Babysitting?

Clementine

by Sara Pennypacker

Clementine

Clementine is not having a very good week. It all

started on Monday when she was sent to the principal’s

office for cutting off Margaret’s hair.

Other Clementine books available:

Clementine’s Letter

Clementine, Friend of the Week

Clementine and the Family Meeting

A Clock or a Crown? by Caroline Logue

Jenny finds a magic suitcase in her room. Where will it

take her to?

City of Lies by Lian Tanner

Twelve-year-old Goldie, impulsive and bold, relies on

her skills as a liar and a thief to try to rescue her

captured friends from the child-stealers running

rampant in the City of Spoke.

Closed for the Season by Mary Downing Hahn

Arthur and Logan set out to solve the mystery of a

murder that had taken place years ago in the old house

Logan's family has just moved into.

The Complete Peanuts: 1950-1952 by Charles

Schulz

The Complete Peanuts: 1950-1952 launches the

definitive collection of Charles M. Schulz's

masterpiece, introducing the strip's beloved characters

-- Lucy, Schroeder, Snoopy, Linus, and, of course,

Charlie Brown. Also available:

The Complete Peanuts: 1953-1954

The Complete Peanuts: 1955-1956

The Complete Peanuts: 1957-1958

The Complete Peanuts: 1959-1960

Cooking Club Chaos! by Veera Hiranandani

Because Phoebe and Camille's best friend Sage has the

same lunch every day, they come up with the idea of a

cooking club to show Sage how many exciting foods

there are.

Coraline by Neil Gaiman

Coraline steps through a door to find another house

strangely similar to her own, but there's another mother

and another father there, and they want her to be their

little girl.

Countdown by Deborah Wiles

Amidst the pervasive threat of nuclear war, Franny

must face the tension between herself and her younger

brother, figure out where she fits in with her family,

and look beyond outward appearances.

The Croc Ate My Homework by Stephan T. Pastis

Graphic novel. A collection of comic strips mocks

human nature with the antics of egotistical Rat,

clueless Pig, intellectual Goat, and letter-writing

optimist Zebra.

Crush by Gary Paulsen

Kevin gets serious about Tina Zabinski, the Most

Beautiful Girl in the World. Finally, finally, he's

worked up his courage; he's going to ask her out.

Also available: Liar, Liar Flat Broke

Dancing Carl by Gary Paulsen

A haunted, battle-scarred man who tends the ice rinks

teaches Marsh and his friend Willy something about

the war, and the healing power of love.

The Danger Box by Blue Balliett

Twelve-year-old Zoomy and his new friend Lorrol

investigate the journal found inside a mysterious box.

They find family secrets and a more valuable treasure,

while a dangerous stranger watches and waits.

DC Superhero Girls

It was the night before finals and the student body is

hard at work...and nothing is going right! Wonder

Woman, Supergirl, Harley Quinn, Batgirl and their

friends are learning to become heroes.

Deadtime Stories

By Annette and Gina Cascone

Grave Secrets

Amanda Peterson has a pet cemetery in her backyard.

It's where she's buried all her family's dear departed

pets. But when Amanda and her friends set out to bury

a dead squirrel, they accidentally dig up a grave that's

already occupied, and not by a pet.

Other Deadtime Stories available:

#2 The Witching Game

#3 The Beast of Baskerville

#4 Invasion of the Appleheads

#5 Little Magic Shop of Horrors

#6 Grandpa’s Monster Movies

Diary of an 8-Bit Warrior by Cube Kid

In the first in this series of unofficial Minecraft

adventure books, it’s time for our 12-year-old hero to

choose what to study at the Minecraftia school. Also

available:

Diary of an 8-Bit Warrior: From Seeds to Swords

Diary of an 8-Bit Warrior: Crafting Alliances

Diary of an 8-Bit Warrior: Path of the Diamond

Diary of an 8-Bit Warrior: Quest Mode

Diary of a Minecraft Zombie

Ever wonder what it would be like to be a Minecraft

Zombie? In the first book of this hilarious Minecraft

adventure series, you get to read the diary of an actual

12 year old Minecraft Zombie. Please ask for our list

to order these titles.

Diary of a Wimpy Kid

by Jeff Kenney

Diary of a Wimpy Kid

Greg Heffley is thrust into middle school, where

undersized weaklings share the hallways with kids who

are taller, meaner, and already shaving.

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Disney Princess Beginnings

by Various Authors

Cinderella Takes the Stage

Young Cinderella makes a surprising new friend as

they each compete in the Midsummer Festival's puppet

contest. Book 1 in the Disney Princess Beginnings

series. Also available: Belle’s Discovery (Book 2)

Ariel Makes Waves (Book 3)

Jasmine’s New Rules (Book 4)

Tiana’s Best Surprise (Book 5)

Aurora Plays the Part (Book 6)

Moana’s Big Leap (Book 7)

Delilah Dirk and the Turkish Lieutenant by Tony

Cliff

Delilah Dirk has traveled to Japan, Indonesia, France,

and even the New World. Using the skills she's picked

up on the way, Delilah's adventures continue as she

plots to rob a rich and corrupt Sultan in

Constantinople.

Diamond Spirit by Karen Wood

After a horrific accident, Jess loses Diamond, her

beloved pony. Then she gets to know a beautiful filly

called Walkabout and things are looking up, until

Walkabout is to be sold to a cruel new owner.

Dirk Daring, Secret Agent by Helane Becker

Darren Dirkowitz’s spy missions are interrupted when

his stepbrother gets hold of his top-secret notebook.

A Dog Called Homeless by Sarah Lean

Cally Fisher knows she can see her dead mother, but

the only other living soul who does is a mysterious

wolfhound who always seems to be there when her

mom appears. How can Cally persuade her dad that the

huge silver-gray dog belongs with them?

The Dog Diaries

by Kate Klimo

Ginger

Ginger the golden retriever narrates the story of her

life, from her birth in a puppy mill through the various

people who have "owned" her. Book 1 in the Dog

Diaries series. Please ask for our list to order these

titles.

A Dog’s Way Home by Bobbie Pyron

Abby and her Shetland sheepdog, Tam, are each other's

everything, best friends, a winning agility team, and

loyal beyond either of their imaginings. Then Abby

and Tam are separated by a tragic accident.

The Doodles of Sam Dibble #1 by J. Press

Third-grader Sam loves to doodle, especially during

class, but his drawings will not help when he tells

everyone that their favorite wrestler, Demo Dan, will

be at Sam's birthday party. Also available:

#2 Double Trouble

#3 Robots Don’t Clean Toilets

#4 Abra-ca-doodle

Dragon Flight by Jessica Day George

Creel throws herself into an adventure that will reunite

her with the king of the dragons, pit her against a

vicious new dragon, and perhaps rekindle a friendship

with Prince Luka.

Dragon Girl: The Secret Valley by Jeff Weigel

Dragons are dangerous creatures; all the stories say so.

After 11-year-old Alanna accidentally stumbles upon a

cave full of dragon eggs, she soon discovers that

maybe the stories have it wrong.

Dragon Slippers by Jessica Day George

When an orphan girl named Creel befriends a dragon,

she unknowingly inherits a pair of slippers that could

be used to save her kingdom, or destroy it.

Dragon Spear by Jessica Day George

With peace established between the humans and the

dragons, Creel and Luka are planning their wedding,

but then the dragon queen is kidnapped.

Dragon Turn by Shane Peacock

Sherlock Holmes and Irene Doyle are as riveted as the

rest of the audience. Alistair Hemsworth produces a

real and very deadly dragon before their eyes. This

single, fantastic illusion elevates the previously

unheralded magician to star status.

Dragonbreath by Ursula Vernon

Danny Dragonbreath and his friend Wendell get an

underwater tour of the Sargasso Sea from Danny's sea-

serpent cousin. They encounter giant squid and sharks

and learn about standing up to bullies in the process.

Also available:

Dragonbreath: Attack of the Ninja Frogs

Dragonbreath: Curse of the Were-Wiener

Dragons Beware! by Jorge Aguirre

When Claudette sets out to slay the dragon that ate her

father's legs and his legendary sword, she’ll need more

help than ever from her friend Marie and her brother

Gaston. Graphic novel.

Dream Jumper, Volume 1 by Greg Grunberg

Ben has a gift. He can jump into other people's dreams.

So when his classmates start falling victim to an evil

dream monster, he knows he has to do something. A

graphic novel. Also available:

Dream Jumper, Volume 2

DuckTales: Treasure Trove

Return to Duckburg in a new generation of adventures

featuring Uncle Scrooge, Donald Duck, and his

nephews Huey, Dewey, and Louie! A graphic novel.

Also available:

DuckTales: Mysteries and Mallards

DuckTales: Monsters and Mayhem

DuckTales: Fowl Play

DuckTales: Quests and Quacks

William Durbin, Minnesota Author

The Darkest Evening

In the 1930s, a young Finnish-American boy

reluctantly moves with his family to Karelia, a

Communist-Finnish state founded in Russia, where his

idealistic father soon realizes that his conception of a

communist utopia is flawed.

Song of Sampo Lake

For Matti Ojala and his family, Finnish immigrants in

Minnesota, starting a new life in America is both a

hardship and an opportunity.

Wintering

Pierre, the 14-year-old hero of "The Broken Blade",

spends a winter with the North West Company in the

wilderness of French Canada.

Earthquake Shock by Marlane Kennedy

It had seemed like the perfect California day. As Joey

Flores walked home from the skate park with his

friends, the ground began to tremble, and Joey knew

they were headed for trouble. Also available:

Blizzard Night

El Deafo by Cece Bell

Going to school and making new friends can be tough.

But going to school and making new friends while

wearing a bulky hearing aid strapped to your chest?

That requires superpowers!

The Emerald Atlas by John Stephens

Kate, Michael, and Emma have passed from one

orphanage to another in the 10 years since their parents

disappeared to protect them, but now they learn that

they have special powers.

Encyclopedia Brown and the Case of the Carnival

Crime by Donald J. Sobol

Match wits with 10-year-old crime-buster

Encyclopedia Brown, as he investigates toys missing

from a fair, music stolen from a singer-songwriter, and

arrowheads that disappear during a campout.

The End of the Wild by Nicole Helget

Eleven-year-old Fern helps to take care of her

impoverished family by foraging for food in the forest,

but when a fracking company rolls into town, she

realizes that her peaceful woods could be threatened.

Epic Zero: Tales of a Not-So Super 6

Grader by

R.L. Ullman

All Elliott Harkness wants is to be a superhero. His

parents are superheroes. His older sister is a superhero.

Heck, even his dog is a superhero. But Elliott has a

problem--he's a "Zero"--which is super-speak for

powerless! Also available:

Epic Zero 2: Tales of a Pathetic Power Failure

Epic Zero 3: Tales of a Super Lame Last Hope

Epic Zero 4: Tales of a Total Waste of Time

Eva’s Treetop Festival by Rebecca Elliott

Having a Bloomtastic Festival at school to celebrate

spring is a great idea--but Eva Wingdale, a young owl,

discovers that it is also a lot of work, and there is

nothing wrong with asking her friends for help. Book 1

in the Owl Diaries series. Also available:

Eva Sees a Ghost (Book 2)

A Woodland Wedding (Book 3)

Eva and the New Owl (Book 4)

Warm Hearts Day (Book 5)

Baxter is Missing (Book 6)

The Wildwood Bakery (Book 7)

Eva and the Lost Pony (Book 8)

Eva’s Big Sleepover (Book 9)

Eva and Baby Mo (Book 10)

Trip to the Pumpkin Farm (Book 11)

Everblaze by Shannon Messenger

Sophie's talents are getting stronger and, with the

elusive Black Swan group ignoring her calls for help,

she is determined to find her kidnappers.

The Eye of Zoltar by Jasper Fforde

Sixteen-year-old Jennifer Strange faces the impossible

when the mighty Shandar emerges from his preserved

state and presents her with a task that sends her and her

companions on a journey from which they may never

return. A Chronicles of Kazam Book.

Fairy Animals of Misty Woods

by Lily Small

Hailey the Hedgehog by Lily Small

A special story for Christmas introducing Hailey the

Hedgerow Hedgehog, the newest addition to the Fairy

Animals of Misty Wood. Other Fairy Animal series

books: Chloe the Kitten Bella the Bunny

Paddy the Puppy Mia the Mouse

Penny the Puppy

Fantastic Mr. Fox by Roald Dahl

Mr. Fox is surrounded, and he's going to have to come

up with a fantastic plan to dig himself out of trouble

this time.

Fight the Empire by David Fentiman

From the Star Wars Rebels TV series. Details the

exploits of the crew of the Ghost and how they stand

up to the fearsome Galactic Empire.

The Flinkwater Factor by Pete Hautman

Thirteen-year-old Ginger investigates a series of weird

events taking place in her home town of Flinkwater,

Iowa. Also available:

The Forgetting Machine (Book 2)

Flora & Ulysses by Kate DiCamillo

Rescuing a squirrel after an accident involving a

vacuum cleaner, comic-reading cynic Flora Belle

Buckman is astonished when the squirrel, Ulysses,

demonstrates astonishing powers.

The Forbidden Library by Django Wexler

When her father is lost at sea shortly after meeting a

very unusual visitor, Alice must go live with Uncle

Geryon, a mysterious old man she's never heard of,

with an impossibly massive library that holds much

more than books. Also available: The Mad

Apprentice

Framed & Dangerous by Kim Harrington

Someone has set fire to the school's new field house

and the prime suspect is Zane Munro, the cute boy

Norah can't help crushing on.

Frogkisser! by Garth Nix

Princess Anya has a big problem! Duke Rikard, her

step-stepfather is an evil wizard who wants to rule the

kingdom and has a habit of changing people into frogs.

From the Notebooks of a Middle School Princess by

Meg Cabot

Twelve-year-old Olivia is a half orphan who's never

met her father. Everything changes when Mia

Thermopolis, Princess of Genovia, invites Olivia to

meet her father.

Funny Business edited by Jon Scieszka

Guys Read series. Ten stories guaranteed to delight,

amuse, and possibly make you spit your milk in your

friend's face.

G-Man 3: Coming Home by Chris Giarrusso

When the G-Brothers return to a world of giant robots

and demon hunters, they barely have a chance to catch

their breath before the real danger begins!

Also available: #1 Learning to Fly #2 Cape Crisis

Gaawin Gindaaswin Ndaawsi (I am Not a Number)

by Jenny Kay Dupuis

The story of 8-year-old Irene, who is removed from her

First Nations family to live in a residential school.

The Gauntlet by Eoin Colfer

Tony Stark is known throughout the world as many

things: billionaire, inventor, Avenger. But mainly for

being the Invincible Iron Man. Just when Tony is about

to add his pizzazz to an international eco-summit in

Ireland, chaos breaks loose.

George by Alex Gino

When people look at George, they think they see a boy.

But she knows she's not a boy. She knows she's a girl.

George thinks she'll have to keep this a secret forever.

George Brown, Class Clown

by Nancy Krulik

Attack of the Tighty Whities

George is representing his school at the countywide

spelling bee and hopes to compete without getting

overpowered by an embarrassing, magic super burp.

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Geronimo Stilton Series

Alien Escape

Captain Geronimo Stiltonix's spaceship is in danger of

exploding. When a group of mysterious aliens claim

they can help, Geronimo is relieved. Are the aliens as

friendly as they seem? Please ask for our list to order

these titles.

Ghost by Jason Reynolds

Ghost, a naturally talented runner and troublemaker, is

recruited for an elite middle school track team. He

must stay on track, literally and figuratively, to reach

his full potential. Book 1 in the Track series. Also

available: Patina (Book 2)

Giants Beware! by Jorge Aguirre

Make way for Claudette the giant slayer in this

graphic novel adventure! Claudette's fondest wish is

to slay a giant.

The Ghost of Donley Farm by Jaime Gardner

Johnson

Rebecca the red-tailed hawk believes she knows every

inch of the Donley Farm but has never met its famous

ghost, so she decides to stay up late one night to face

the famous phantom and is soon engaged in

conversation with Bernard the barn owl.

The Ghost in the Attic by Dori Butler

When a neighbor calls about ghostly noises in her attic,

Kaz and Claire agree to investigate. Other Haunted

Library series books: The Ghost Backstage

The Five O’Clock Ghost

The Ghost at the Fire Station

The Ghost in the Tree House

The Hide-and-Seek Ghost

The Ghosts at the Movie Theater

The Underground Ghosts

Go Big or Go Home by Will Hobbs

After a meteorite crashes through the roof of his house,

Brady discovers that he's able to do strange and

wonderful things that shouldn't be possible.

Goblin Secrets by William Alexander

Hoping to find his lost brother, Rownie escapes the

home of the witch Graba and joins a troupe of goblins

who perform in Zombay, a city where humans are

forbidden to wear masks and act in plays.

Gods and Warriors by Michelle Paver

Young Hylas is hunted by powerful warriors who want

him dead and have kidnapped his sister. Hylas is

forced to flee his home, but not before a mysterious

stranger gives him a bronze dagger.

God’s Fence by Charen Steege

Anna gets a new puppy, and she trains him to be a

good member of the family. Then one day, the dog gets

into trouble. This starts a family discussion about how

we should live. Are there "rules" that help protect us

from trouble?

Going, Going, Gone! by Judy Blume

The kids are on the go: the Pain needs a trip to the

emergency room; the family goes to the mall; the kids

visit a county fair; and a beach outing includes a

boogie board.

Good Dog by Dan Gemeinhart

Brodie was a good dog. And good dogs go to heaven.

Except Brodie can't move on--not just yet. As

wonderful as his glimpse of the afterlife is, he can't

forget the boy he left behind.

Gooney Bird Greene by Lois Lowry

Gooney Bird is the star of story time and keeps her

teacher and classmates on the edge of their seats with

her stories. What about her classmates? Do they have

stories to share? Also available:

Gooney Bird is so Absurd Gooney Bird on the Map

Granny Torrelli Makes Soup by Sharon Creech

Twelve-year-old Rosie and her best friend, Bailey,

don't always get along, that's true, but Granny Torrelli

seems to know just how to make things right again.

The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman

Nobody Owens is a normal boy. He would be

"completely" normal if he didn't live in a graveyard,

being raised by ghosts, with a guardian who belongs to

neither the world of the living, nor the dead.

The Great Cake Mystery by Alexander McCall

Smith

Ramotswe thought she might like to be a detective.

When a piece of cake goes missing, a young boy is

tagged by his classmates as the culprit. Ramotswe,

however, is unconvinced and sets out to discover the

truth.

The Green Ghost by Marion Dane Bauer

When Kaye’s family car ends in a snow-filled ditch,

she spots a light in the woods. Its glow leads her family

through the blizzard to a warm cabin where Kaye finds

something else, a green ghost who needs her help!

Hank Zipzer

The Mostly True Confessions of the World’s Best

Underachiever

by Henry Winkler

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Gregor the Overlander by Suzanne Collins

When Gregor falls through a grate in his apartment

building, he's hurtled into the dark Underland, a world

that is on the brink of war. Also available:

Gregor and the Prophecy of Bane

Gregor and the Curse of the Warmbloods

Gregor and the Marks of Secret

Gregor and the Code of Claw

Guys Read: Thriller edited by Jon Scieszka

Chock-full of mystery, intrigue, and nefarious activity.

Guys Read: Thriller is a pulse-pounding collection of

brand-new short stories, each one guaranteed to keep

you riveted until the final page. Also available:

Guys Read: True Stories

Guys Read: The Sports Pages edited by Jon

Scieszka

A collection of sports stories featuring everything from

fighting to friendship, set everywhere from the tennis

court to the hockey rink.

Hades: Lord of the Dead by George O’Connor

Graphic Novel. Hades: Lord of the Dead tells the story

of the great god of the Underworld, one of the most

famous of all Greek myths.

Hannah by Kathryn Lasky

Hannah has spent her early days in an orphanage and is

now a scullery maid in the house of rich family. She is

drawn to the sea and through a series of accidents, she

discovers her true identity.

Hatchet by Gary Paulsen

Thirteen-year-old Brian Robeson is on his way to visit

his father when the single engine plane in which he is

flying crashes. Suddenly, Brian finds himself alone in

the Canadian wilderness.

Heck: Where the Bad Kids Go by Dale E. Basye

After Milton and Marlo Fauster die in a marshmallow

bear explosion, they are sent straight to an

otherworldly reform school. Other titles available:

Rapacia Blimpo Fibble Snivel

Precocia Wise Acres

The Hardy Boys

by Franklin W. Dixon

Frank and Joe Hardy are teen amateur detectives. They

live with their father, Fenton Hardy, who is a private

detective, their mother Larua Hardy, and Aunt

Gertrude. Please ask for our list to order these titles.

Harry Potter

by J.K. Rowling

Harry Potter and the Sorceror’s Stone

Rescued from the outrageous neglect of his aunt and

uncle, a young boy with a great destiny proves his

worth while attending Hogwarts School for Wizards

and Witches.

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

Rescued from the outrageous neglect of his aunt and

uncle, a young boy with a great destiny proves his

worth while attending Hogwarts School for Wizards

and Witches.

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

During his third year at Hogwarts School for

Witchcraft and Wizardry, Harry Potter must confront

the devious and dangerous wizard responsible for his

parents' deaths.

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

A teenager pitching headfirst into the world of near

adulthood, Harry returns to Hogwarts for his fourth

year.

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

Harry faces challenges at every turn, from the dark

threat of He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named to the rise of

Ron Weasley as the keeper of the Gryffindor Quidditch

Team.

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

Harry struggles to uncover the identity of the Half-

Blood Prince, the past owner of a potion textbook he

now possesses that is filled with ingenious, potentially

deadly, spells.

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hollows

With Ron and Hermione at his side, Harry’s trying to

hunt down Voldemort's Horcruxes, escape danger at

every turn, and find a way to defeat evil once and for

all. How does it all end?

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

It was always difficult being Harry Potter, and it isn't

much easier now that he is an overworked employee of

the Ministry of Magic, a husband and father of three

school-age children. Parts one and two of the play

script.

The Haunted Library by Dori Hillestad Butler

When ghost boy Kaz's haunt is torn down and he is

separated from his ghost family, he meets a real girl

named Claire, who lives above the town library with

her parents and her grandmother. Please ask for our

list to order these titles.

Hawking’s Hallway by Neal Shusterman

Nick Slate, in order to protect his father and little

brother, reluctantly must help the Accelerati complete

Tesla's great device. Their power-mad leader wants

nothing less than to control the world's energy--but

there are still three missing objects to track down.

Book 3 of the Accelerati Trilogy.

Heidi Heckelbeck Gets Glasses by Wanda Coven

When Heidi's friend Lucy gets glasses, she gets a lot of

attention at school. Eight-year-old Heidi decides that

she must have glasses too, until her Aunt Trudy helps

her to see that she really does not need them.

Other Heidi Heckelbeck titles available:

Heidi Heckelbeck has a Secret

Heidi Heckelbeck Casts a Spell

Heidi Heckelbeck and the Cookie Contest

Heidi Heckelbeck in Disguise

Heidi Heckelbeck and the Secret Admirer

Heidi Heckelbeck Goes to Camp

Heidi Heckelbeck is the Bestest Babysitter!

Heidi Heckelbeck Tries Out For the Team

Heidi Heckelbeck Has a New Best Friend

Heidi Heckelbeck Lends a Helping Hand

Hera: the Goddess and Her Glory by George

O’Connor

This graphic novel tells the tales of the many heroes

who fought and won Hera's patronage, most notably

Hercules.

The Hero’s Guide to Saving Your Kingdom by

Christopher Healy

Rejected by their princesses and cast out of their

castles, the princes stumble upon an evil plot that could

endanger each of their kingdoms. Now it's up to them

to triumph, and become the heroes no one ever thought

they could be.

The Hidden Oracle by Rick Riordan

After angering his father Zeus, the god Apollo is cast

down from Olympus. He must learn to survive in the

modern world until he can somehow find a way to

regain Zeus's favor. Book 1 in the Trials of Apollo

series.

Horrid Henry’s Monster Movie by Francesca

Simon

Horrid Henry has found a new way to scare everyone,

his very own monster movie, The Undead Demon

Monster Who Would Not Die.

Horse Diaries #1: Elska by Catherine Hapka

Elska is a silver dapple Icelandic filly. Amma takes

special care of her, but when a powerful neighbor

notices Elska, her contented life suddenly changes.

Please ask us for a list of titles in this series.

Hothead by Cal Ripken

Connor Sullivan is too humble to admit it, but he's the

Orioles' best player. Lately, though, Connor hasn't been

so good-natured. Even his best friend, Jordy, starts to

avoid him. Coach Hammond is ready to bench him

indefinitely. Also available: Super Slugger

Wild Pitch Squeeze Play Out at Home

How to Scare the Pants Off Your Pets by Henry

Winkler and Lin Oliver

Billy Broccoli finds out his personal ghost, Hoover

Porterhouse, is failing Responsibility. Billy decides it's

his mission to help Hoover turn his grade around.

How to Train Your Dragon

by Cressida Cowell

Chronicles the adventures of Hiccup Horrendous

Haddock the Third and his dragons.

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Humphrey’s Really Wheely Racing Day by Betty G.

Birney

When Mandy, one of the students from classroom 26,

brings a special hamster-sized racecar to class, it means

just one thing; Humphrey is going to be in a hamster

race.

I Heart Band! by Michelle Schusterman

On her first day of 7th grade, Holly Mead learns that

her new band director is surprisingly strict and that her

best friend has replaced her with the new French horn

player.

I Survived the Japanese Tsunami, 2011 by Lauren

Tarshis

Eleven-year-old Japanese-American Owen finally feels

like he's getting the hang of the new culture. Early one

morning, everything changes and Owen suddenly finds

himself just trying to survive the Japanese Tsunami.

Identity Theft by Scott Lobdell

What is the mysterious organization known as ATAC

(American Teenagers Against Crime)? And how are

detective brothers Frank, Joe, and Fenton Hardy

involved?

Illegal by Eoin Colfer

Ebo is alone. His brother, Kwame, has disappeared,

and Ebo knows it can only be to attempt the hazardous

journey to Europe and a better life, the same journey

their sister set out on months ago. A graphic novel.

In the Swish by Dawn Green

Bennett Ryan is one of the region's very best basketball

players. In fact, she single--handedly led her team to an

undefeated State championship. But when she is forced

to switch schools in her senior year, she must first fit in

with her old rivals on this new team.

Inside Out & Back Again by Thanhha Lai

For all the ten years of her life, Ha has only known

Saigon, but now the Vietnam War has reached her

home. Ha and her family are forced to flee as Saigon

falls, and they board a ship headed toward hope.

Into the Volcano: A Graphic Novel by Don Wood

Sumno and Duffy Pugg (brothers) are told they must

travel to a volcanic island to help an aunt they have

never met. When they arrive on the island, they soon

discover that their mysterious auntie is up to no good.

The Iron Trial by Holly Black & Cassandra Clare

Warned away from magic all of his life, Callum

endeavors to fail the trials that would admit him to the

Magisterium only to be drawn into its ranks against his

will and forced to confront dark elements from his

past. Also available: The Copper Gauntlet (Book 2)

The Bronze Key (Book 3)

The Silver Mask (Book 4)

Island of the Blue Dolphins by Scott O’Dell

Left alone on an isolated island off the coast of

California, a young Indian girl spends 18 years, not

only merely surviving through her enormous courage

and self-reliance, but also finding a measure of

happiness in her solitary life.

Ivy + Bean by Annie Barrows

When Bean plays a joke on her sister, Nancy, and has

to hide, Ivy comes to the rescue, proving that

sometimes the best of friends are people never meant

to like each other. Please ask for our list to order

these titles.

Jake by Audrey Couloumbis

When 10-year-old Jake's widowed mother breaks her

leg just before Christmas, a grandfather Jake barely

remembers must come to Baltimore, Maryland, to help

a neighbor take care of him.

Jake Ransom and the Howling Sphinx by James

Rollins

Surrounded on all sides by sand and dunes and hunted

by prehistoric beasts, Jake must decide what he and his

friends should do next. Then, the young Princess

Nefertiti launches an attack! Also available:

Jake Ransom and the Skull King’s Shadow

Jellaby by Kean Soo

Graphic Novel. Portia has just moved to a new

neighborhood with her mom. Adjusting to life without

a father is hard. One night Portia goes into the woods

behind her house and discovers a shy, sweet-natured

purple monster. Also available:

Jellaby: Monster in the City

Jellaby: the Lost Monster

Jim Henson’s Fraggle Rock: Journey to the

Everspring by Kate Leth

When Fraggle’s water supply mysteriously runs dry,

they will have to journey deep into the caves of

Fraggle Rock to dance their cares away! A graphic

novel. Also available:

Jim Henson’s Fraggle Rock Omnibus

Jim Henson’s Shadows of the Dark Crystal by

J. M. Lee

When a young Gelfling woman called Naia gets life-

altering news from the All-Maudra, she embarks on a

journey to the Castle of the Crystal to learn the truth

about her twin brother and uncover a secret that

threatens all of Thra. Based on the Netflix series.

Joey Fly Private Eye in Creepy Crawly Crime by

Aaron Reynolds illustrated by Neil Numberman

Graphic Novel. Have you ever had one of those

moments? You know, your mosquito witness won't

give you any information and your clumsy scorpion

assistant has just tampered with your only bit of

evidence? Joey Fly has those moments a lot.

The Jolley-Rogers and the Ghostly Galleon by

Jonny Duddle

Matilda and Jim Lad must retrieve treasure stolen by

pirates from the Dull-on-Sea Museum.

Judy Blume Books

Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing

Living with his little brother, Fudge, makes Peter

Hatcher feel like a fourth grade nothing. Fudge is a

two-year-old terror who gets away with everything.

Fudge-A-Mania

Peter's parents have decided to rent a summer house

next door to the Tubman's, which means Peter will be

stuck with Fudge and Sheila the Cootie Queen for three

weeks!

Double Fudge

The Hatchers meet their long-lost relatives, the Howie

Hatchers. With new cousins Flora, Fauna, and 4-year-

old Farley Drexel (yes, another Farley Drexel!), the

stage is set for a wild and wacky school year.

Superfudge

Twelve-year-old Peter can hardly survive life in the

Hatcher household. Fudge is still his biggest problem,

but now he has a whole new disaster to consider.

Otherwise Known as Sheila the Great

When Sheila’s family decides to leave the city for a

summer in the country, Sheila will have to suffer

everything from long-eared dogs to swimming lessons

to creepy spiders.

Judy Moody

by Megan McDonald

Judy Moody

Judy doesn't have high hopes for the third grade, but

she has an abundance of individuality. Please ask for

our list to order these titles.

Julie by Jean George

When Julie returns to her father's Eskimo village, she

struggles to find a way to save her beloved wolves in a

changing Arctic world and she falls in love with a

young Siberian man.

Junie B., First Grader: Turkeys We Have Loved

and Eaten by Barbara Park

To celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday, Mr. Scary's

first grade class prepares a Thankful List for the school

contest.

Just Like Jackie by Lindsey Stoddard

Fifth grader Robbie is determined to stay out of trouble

so that she does not worry her grandfather whose

memory is failing and to make sure that she and her

grandfather stay together as he is the only family she

has left.

Kane Chronicles

by Rick Riodan

The Red Pyramid

To stop Egyptian God Set from going after their father,

siblings Carter and Sadie embark on a quest which

brings them ever closer to the truth about their family.

Also available: Throne of Fire

The Serpent’s Shadow

The Keeper by David Baldacci

Vega Jane and her friend Delph have taken the map

that Quentin Harris left them and set out from the town

of Wormwood, determined to find freedom.

Keepers

by Lian Tanner

Museum of Thieves

When Separation Day is canceled, Goldie runs away.

She is lured to the mysterious Museum of Dunt, where

she discovers terrible secrets. Also available:

#2 City of Lies

Kingdom Keepers

by Ridley Pearson

Disney After Dark

Five young teens tapped as models for theme park

"guides" find themselves pitted against Disney villains

and witches that threaten the future of Walt Disney

World and the stability of the world outside its walls.

Disney at Dawn

The kids discover that the evil Overtakers have gained

control of one of the computer servers used to operate

the Daylight Holographic Imaging. That means, if any

of the holographic hosts fall asleep, they will go into a

coma.

Disney in Shadow

The Kingdom Keepers mount a search for Wayne, their

missing Imagineer mentor, and find themselves

fighting for their lives.

Power Play

Charlene is acting strange. Has she tired of her role as

a Kingdom Keeper, or is there something more sinister

at play?

Shell Game

The Kingdom Keepers set sail on a magical and

dangerous cruise where every Disney villain is

represented onboard the ship. What's worse, it's

believed the villains have stolen a journal that

belonged to Walt Disney himself. Also available:

Dark Passage The Insider

Klipfish Code by Mary Casanova

Sent with her younger brother to Godønd to live with

her aunt and grandfather after Germans bomb Norway

in 1940, 10 year-old Marit longs to see her parents

again.

Knights of the Lunch Table Graphic Novels

by Frank Cammuso

The Dragon Players

Artie King and his pals try to evade evil Principal

Dagger, avoid the school bully Joe and his Horde, and

unravel the secret of a pack of mysterious magic cards

he finds in his locker.

The Battling Bands

Artie, Wayne, and Percy enter the talent show seeking

fame and fortune, but only one of them plays an

instrument.

The Last Dragon Chronicles

by Chris D’Lacey

Fire Within

When David moves in with Liz and Lucy, he discovers

a collection of clay dragons that comes to life and have

magical powers.

Icefire

David’s clay dragon Gadzooks helps him uncover a

startling connection between dragons, the Arctic, and a

mysterious teardrop of fire.

Fire Star

David Rain is faced with a perilous task. The evil sibyl

Gwilanna is back, this time determined to resurrect the

dragon Gawain.

Fire Eternal

As the weather grows wilder and the ice caps melt,

Arctic bears starve, dragons awake, the earth goddess

Gaia becomes restless, and Alexa uses her special

abilities in an attempt to save the world.

Dark Fire

David Rain had been lost in the Arctic. His daughter

has brought him back, but a lot more has come back to

Wayward Crescent.

Fire World

On the planet Co:pern:ica, which is a parallel world to

that of Crescent Lane, David is twelve years old and is

trying to save a firebird that has been turned to evil by

the malevolent

The Fire Ascending

On Earth, at the battle of Scuffenbury Hill, time has

been suspended. Dragons and their natural enemies, the

Ix, are trapped in a bitter, unresolved conflict.

The Last Dragonslayer by Jasper Fforde

Jennifer Strange runs an agency for underemployed

magicians in a world where magic is fading away.

When visions of the death of the world's last dragon

begin, all signs point to Jennifer and Big Magic.

Little House on the Prairie

Laura Ingalls Wilder

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Lawn Boy by Gary Paulsen

When I was 12 years old and broke, Grandma gave me

Grandpa's old riding lawnmower. I set out to mow

some lawns. That's when my summer got really

interesting. Also available: Lawn Boy Returns

The League of Seven by Alan Gratz

In an alternate 1875 America electricity is forbidden,

Native Americans and Yankees are united, and evil

lurks in the shadows. Also available:

The Dragon Lantern The Monster War

The Lemonade War by Jacqueline Davies

As the final days of summer heat up, Jessie and Evan

Treski compete to see who will make $100 first off of

their respective lemonade stands.

Also available: The Lemonade Crime

Leroy Ninker Saddles Up by Kate DiCamillo

Yippie-i-oh! Saddle up for the first in a spin-off series

starring favorite characters from the Mercy Watson

series. Book 1 in the Tales from Deckawoo Drive

series. Also available:

Francine Poulet Meets the Ghost Raccoon (Book 2)

Where are You Going, Baby Lincoln? (Book 3)

Let’s Get Cracking! by Cyndi Marko

Gordon Blue and his brother Benny, unlikely

superheroes, must save Fowladelphia from Granny

Goosebumps, who has filled the city with cookies that

cause innocent chickens' feathers to fall off.

Also available: Bok! Bok! Boom!

The Birdy Snatchers Heroes on the Side

Little Cat’s Luck by Marion Dane Bauer

A little cat named Patches manages to push out a

window screen and leave her house, chasing a falling

leaf, and sets out to find a special place to call her own.

Little Dee and the Penguin by Christopher Baldwin

After her park ranger father dies, Little Dee is swept

off on an adventure with a group of animals as they try

to protect their penguin friend from being eaten by a

pair of hungry polar bears.

Little Dog, Lost by Marion Dane Bauer

A boy, a dog, and an old man are lonely before the boy

plans a rally, the dog looks for a boy, and all the

townspeople run to the old man's aid when lightning

strikes his home and something miraculous happens.

A Long Walk to Water by Linda Sue Park

When the Sudanese civil war reaches his village in

1985, 11-year-old Salva becomes separated from his

family.

The Lost Hero by Rick Riordan

Heroes of Olympus #1. Three students from a school

for "bad kids," find themselves at Camp Half-Blood,

where they learn that they are demigods.

#2 The Son of Nepture #3 Mark of Athena

#4 The House of Hades

Love You Like a Sister by Robin Palmer

When her divorced father announces his imminent

marriage to a woman with three daughters, Avery

agrees to help with wedding preparations along with

her reluctant stepsisters-to-be and endures a series of

wacky blended family setbacks.

Lowriders in Space by Cathy Camper

Lupe, Flapjack, and Elirio customize their car into a

low rider for the Universal Car Competition to win the

cash prize that'll enable them to buy their own garage.

Lucy’s Holiday Surprise by Ilene Cooper

With still unnamed twin baby sisters at home, Bobby,

owner of a boisterous pet beagle, is worried that his

parents will have no time to celebrate Christmas.

Lulu Walks the Dogs by Judith Viorst

Lulu needs help from a boy named Fleischman if she is

to earn money walking her neighbors' dogs, and she

finds out that if she wants her business venture to

succeed, she has to be nice.

Lunch Lady and the Cyborg Substitute by Jarrett

J. Kroscoczka

Graphic Novel. Hector, Terrence, and Dee have always

wondered about their school lunch lady. Little do they

know, Lunch Lady doesn't just serve sloppy joes, she

serves justice! Please ask for our list to order these

titles.

Lunch Will Never Be the Same! by Veera

Hiranandani

Phoebe G. Green. When Camille, a tall French girl,

arrives at school with unusual lunches, third-grader

Phoebe neglects her best friend Sage to get invited to

Camille's house for dinner.

Maggie’s Mystery by Kimberly Munson

All Maggie wanted to do was go to the mall with her

favorite auntie. Instead, her parents brought her to the

local children's hospital convinced that something was

terribly wrong with her. *Note: This is a fictional book

about type one diabetes.*

Magic Pickle by Scott Morse

Graphic Novel. Magic Pickle is the product of a top-

secret U.S. Army lab. Unfortunately, the 1950s

experiments to turn vegetables into soldiers had gone

wrong. Also available:

Magic Pickle vs. the Egg Poacher

Magic Pickle & the Planet of the Grapes

Magic Pickle and the Garden of Evil

Magic Pickle and the Creature from the Black

Legume

Magic Tree House Series

by Mary Osbourne

The Magic Tree House takes Jack and his sister Anne

back in time. Please ask for our order card listing

the titles.

Mallory

by Laurie B. Friedman

Mallory on Board

Her two best friends' parents are getting married and

even though Mallory is trying her best to be happy for

Mary Ann and Joey, she can't help feeling left out.

Mallory on the Move

Mallory McDonald does not want to move! She’s

leaving everything behind, including her lifelong best

friend.

Mallory vs. Max

You don’t get to choose your brother—or your

bedtime.

Step Fourth, Mallory!

It's a new school year and everything's perfect, but

somehow things go from perfectly good to perfectly

bad.

Mark of the Thief by Jennifer A. Nielsen

When Nic, a slave in the mines outside of Rome, is

forced to enter a sealed cavern containing lost treasures

of Julius Caesar, he finds himself in possession of an

ancient amulet filled with magic.

Martha Speaks: Puppy Dog Tales Collection

Contains: A pup's tale / adaptation by Jamie White --

Shelter dog blues / adaptation by Jamie White -- So

you want to be a dog? / adaptation by Jamie White.

Marty Mcguire by Kate Messner

Marty would rather spend recess catching frogs than

playing dress-up. She’s sure her teacher has made a

mistake when Marty is chosen as a princess for the

class play.

Marty McGuire Digs Worms! by Kate Messner

With help from her Grandma Barb, irrepressible third

grader Marty McGuire builds a habitat for worms in

her school cafeteria as part of her class Save the Earth

Project.

The Marvelous Imagination of Katie Addams by

Rose Arrowsmith DeCoux

Devastated by her parent's divorce, ten-year-old Katie

relies more and more on her amazing imagination to

escape into the world of Uncle Edmund's international

adventures, until a phone call changes everything.

Masterminds by Gordon Korman

A group of kids discovers they were cloned from the

DNA of some of the greatest criminal masterminds in

history for a sociological experiment.

Maximilian & the Mystery of the Guardian Angel

by Xavier Garza

Eleven-year-old Margarito, a big fan of the form of

wrestling known as lucha libre, begins to suspect that

he has a close connection with his favorite luchador, El

Angel de La Guardia, the Guardian Angel.

May by Kathryn Lasky

Off the coast of Maine, 15-year-old May learns why

she has always felt different from the other girls in her

small town, but must keep hidden that she is a mermaid

or risk attracting too much attention.

Meet the Beast by Nate Evans and Vince Evans

Nine-year-old Zeke and his seven-year-old sister

Hannah discover there's a furry, two-foot-tall beast

named Otto living under Zeke's bed.

The Meeting by Brigitte Luciani & Eve Tharlet

When a hunter's dog chases Mrs. Fox and her daughter,

Ginger, out of their home, the Fox family hides in the

tunnel of Mr. Badger, his two squabbling sons, and his

toddler daughter. A graphic novel. Book 1 in the Mr.

Badger and Mrs. Fox series. Also available:

A Hubbub (Book 2) What a Team (Book 3)

Peace and Quiet (Book 4) The Carnival (Book 5)

The Wild Cat (Book 6)

Melonhead by Katy Kelly

Adam Melon's friend Lucy Rose gave him a nickname,

Melonhead. He is a self-proclaimed inventor. Also

available: Melonhead and the Big Stink

Melonhead and the Undercover Operation

Melonhead and the Vegalicious Disaster

Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life by

James Patterson and Chris Tebbetts

It's Rafe Khatchadorian's first day at Hills Village

Middle School, and it's shaping up to be the worst year

ever.

Mighty Jack by Ben Hatke

Jack dreads summer because his single mother has to

work and leaves him at home with his boring little

sister who is autistic. She doesn't talk at all. Ever. A

graphic novel. Also available:

Mighty Jack and the Goblin King (Book 2)

Mighty Jack and Zita the Spacegirl (Book 3)

Million Dollar Throw by Mike Lupica

Nate Brodie is nicknamed Brady, not only for his arm,

but also because he's the biggest Tom Brady fan.

Mind If I Read Your Mind? by Henry Winkler and

Lin Oliver

When Billy Broccoli finds out he's got to demonstrate

a special skill for a class contest, he thinks he's got it

made.

Miraculous, Volume 1 by Fred Lenoir

Based on the animated series this graphic novel

contains the first three issues.

Miss Popularity and the Best Friend Disaster by

Francesco Sedita

Cassie is so excited. Her best friends from her native

Texas are coming to visit her in Maine for her birthday,

but when the Texas crew arrives, disaster strikes.

Moose Tracks by Mary Casanova

Twelve-year-old Seth, the son of a game warden, tries

to save an orphaned moose calf from poachers.

The Mount Rushmore Calamity by Jeff Brown

Hoping to escape the attention brought on by the

accident that flattened Flat Stanley, the Lambchop

family drives to South Dakota where they have a Wild

West adventure.

The Mouse with the Question Mark Tail by

Richard Peck

An irresistible story about a tiny mouse who doesn't

know his name, or where he comes from.

Moxie and the Art of Rule Breaking by Erin Dionne

Instead of spending a carefree summer exploring

downtown Boston with best friend Ollie, 13-year old

Moxie must solve a famous art heist in order to protect

those she loves from her ailing grandfather's gangster

past.

Mrs. Smith’s Spy School for Girls by Beth

McMullen

Twelve-year-old Abigail is shocked to discover her

elite boarding school is really a cover for a huge spy

ring, and must undergo Spy Training 101 in order to

save her mother. Book 1 in the Mrs. Smith’s Spy

School for Girls series. Also available:

Power Play (Book 2)

Mudshark by Gary Paulsen

Mudshark is the go-to guy for any mystery that needs

solving. That is, until the Psychic Parrot takes up

residence in the school library.

My Brother is a Superhero by David Solomons

Luke was just your average comic book fan until his

boring, teacher's pet, helps-old-ladies-across-the-street

brother, Zack, got turned into a superhero.

My Friend Flicka by Mary O’Hara

Over the course of one magical summer, both Ken and

Flicka will learn the meaning of responsibility,

courage, and, ultimately, friendship.

My Gym Teacher is an Alien Overlord by David

Solomons

Luke, disgruntled that his brother and friend have

become superheroes, fails at solving crimes alone but

when he discovers an alien plot to overthrow the

world, only his sworn enemy will listen.

The Mysterious Disappearance of Leon (I Mean

Noel) by Ellen Raskin

When Mrs. Leon Carillon sets off to meet the husband

she hasn't seen since he was five, she doesn't know

what to expect.

Mystery in Mayan Mexico by Marcia Wells

On vacation in Mexico, Eddie Red and his best friend

Jonah must once again rely on Eddie's talent for

drawing and his photographic memory to uncover

clues to catch a crook when Eddie's father is falsely

accused of a crime.

The Nameless City by Faith Erin Hicks

Every time it is invaded the City gets a new name, but

to the natives in is the Nameless City, they survive by

not letting themselves get involved. A graphic novel.

Also available: The Stone Heart (Book 2)

The Divided Earth (Book 3)

Nancy Clancy Super Sleuth by Jane O’Connor

Sassy Fancy Nancy is now a detective. When one of

her classmate's most special possessions disappears

from school, it's up to Nancy to save the day. Also

available: Nancy Clancy: Star of Stage and Screen

Nancy Drew Ghost Stories by Carolyn Keene

Nancy Drew is about to face some of her most

challenging cases ever in six frightening encounters

with the unknown. Please ask for our list to order

these titles.

Narwhal: Unicorn of the Sea by Ben Clanton

A happy-go-lucky, waffle-loving narwhal and a

cynical, no-nonsense jellyfish forge an unlikely

friendship and share adventures while exploring the

ocean together. A graphic novel.

Nerds: National Espionage, Rescue and Defense

Society by Michael Buckley

While running a spy network from their elementary

school, five socially awkward misfits combine their

talents to fight evil around the world.

Also available: #2 Nerds: M is for Mama’s Boy

#3 The Cheerleaders of Doom

#4 The Villan Virus

#5 Attack of the Bullies

A Nest for Celeste by Henry Cole

Celeste is a mouse who spends her days weaving

baskets, until one day when she is thrust into the world

above.

Never Girls Series

by Kiki Thorpe

In a Blink

The Never Girls. When four friends are whisked out of

their ordinary lives to Never Land, home to fairies and

mermaids, Queen Clarion and Tinker Bell have to

figure out a way for them to get home. Please ask for

our list to order these titles.

The Night Gardener by Jonathan Auxier

Irish orphans Molly, fourteen, and Kip, ten, travel to

England to work as servants in a crumbling manor

house where nothing is quite what it seems.

Oh, Rats!: The Incredible History of Rats and

People by Albert Martin

Weaving together science, history, culture, and

folklore, an award-winning writer offers a look at rats

that goes from the curious to repulsive, horrifying to

comic, fearsome to inspiring.

Old Wolf by Avi

A wolf and bird must fight the starving time and find

food, while a human boy learns to hunt.

On a Mission for Her Majesty by Kate Egan

When a ring is stolen from the queen, Stanley, who is

on vacation in London with his family, teams up with

the world-famous detectives of Scotland Yard to find

it.

On the Blue Comet by Rosemary Wells

The Crash of 1929 has rippled across the country, and

Oscar's dad must sell their home, with all their

cherished model trains. Oscar is lonely and miserable,

until he meets a mysterious drifter.

The One and Only Ivan by Katerine Applegate

Having spent twenty-seven years behind the glass

walls of his enclosure in a shopping mall, Ivan has

grown accustomed to humans watching him. He hardly

ever thinks about his life in the jungle.

Ophelia and the Marvelous Boy by Karen Foxlee

Ophelia, a timid eleven-year-old girl grieving her

mother, suspends her disbelief in things non-scientific

when she finds a boy locked in the museum.

The Oregon Trail: Ollie’s Great Adventure by

Melanie Richardson Dundy

The informative and easy-to-read children's story is

narrated by Ollie, the ox pulling the covered wagon

over the 2,000-mile Oregon Trail route in 1843.

Out of My Mind by Sharon M. Draper

A brilliant fifth-grader with cerebral palsy, considered

by many to be mentally retarded, discovers a

technological device that will allow her to speak for the

first time.

Owly: The Way Home & The Bittersweet Summer

by Andy Runton

Graphic Novel. The adventures of a gentle owl named

Owly who resolves to do good and make friends in his

world with the help of his good companions, the clever

worm, Wormy, and Scampy, the gluttonous, but good

hearted, chipmunk. Also available: Just a Little Blue

A Time to be Brave Flying Lessons Tiny Tales

Partners in Crime by Kim Harrington

Sleuth or Dare #1. When best friends Darcy and Norah

have to create a fake business for a school assignment,

they come up with a great idea: a detective agency.

Also available: Sleepover Stakeout

Percy Jackson’s Greek Gods by Rick Riordan

In Percy Jackson's Greek Gods, the son of Poseidon

adds his own magic--and sarcastic asides--to the

classics and gives readers his personal take on a who's

who of the ancients, from Apollo to Zeus.

Phantom Stallion

by Terri Farley

Please ask for our list to order these titles.

Percy Jackson and the Olympians

by Rick Riordan

The Lightning Thief

Percy Jackson learns he is a demigod, the son of a

mortal woman and Poseidon, god of the sea. His

mother sends him to a summer camp for demigods

where he and his new friends set out on a quest.

The Sea of Monsters

Percy Jackson discovers there's trouble at Camp Half-

Blood. The magical borders protecting Half-Blood Hill

have been poisoned and to save the camp, Percy must

act quickly.

The Titan’s Curse

When Percy Jackson receives an urgent distress call

from his friend Grover, he immediately prepares for

battle.

The Battle of the Labyrinth

Percy Jackson isn't expecting freshman orientation to

be any fun, but when a mysterious mortal acquaintance

appears on campus, things quickly go bad.

The Last Olympian

The long-awaited prophecy surrounding Percy

Jackson's sixteenth birthday unfolds as he leads an

army of young demigods to stop Kronos.

The Path of Beasts by Lian Tanner

The city of Jewel is in peril once again, as it is held

captive by the frightful Fugleman, his band of Blessed

Guardians, and an army of merciless mercenaries.

Pokémon Gotta Catch 'em All!

Shares facts on over seven hundred Pokémon.

Pokémon Pocket Comics: Legendary Pokémon by

Santa Harukaze

Two books in one! Pokémon stories, puns and jokes!

Fun quizzes on Pokémon abilities, moves, types,

evolution and much more!

Poseidon: Earthshaker by George O’Connor

Graphic Novel. Poseidon is the most mysterious and

misunderstood of the Greek gods.

The Princess in Black by Shannon Hale

Who says princesses don't wear black? When trouble

raises its blue monster head, Princess Magnolia ditches

her flouncy dresses and becomes the Princess in Black!

Also available:

The Princess in Black and the Perfect Princess

Party

The Princess in Black and the Hungry Bunny

Horde

The Princess in Black Takes a Vacation

The Princess in Black and the Mysterious Playdate

The Princess in Black and the Science Fair Scare

Princess Posey and the First Grade Ballet by

Stephanie Greene

Valentine's Day is coming! Posey is so excited about

her special ballet recital and giving cards to everyone

at school. Then she learns that one of her classmates

doesn't have any valentines to give out. Can Princess

Posey and her tutu find the perfect way to help? Also

avaialable:

Princess Posey and the Flower Girl Fiasco

Puppy Rescue Riddle by Catherine Nichols

A storm is coming to North Carolina. Amy and Elliott -

volunteers at the local dog shelter - have a job to do.

The rescued puppies need to get to higher ground, and

fast!

Pushing Up the Sky by Joseph Bruchac

Uses drama to tell seven different stories from Native

American traditions including the Abenaki, Ojibway,

Cherokee, Cheyenne, Snohomish, Tlingit, and Zuni.

Puss in Boots: Movie Novelization by Lara Bergen

Adventures of an orphaned cat who began as a petty

thief and became a hero.

Pyrate’s Boy by E.B. Colton

Silas Orr, an 11-year-old runaway from Greenock, was

saved from certain death by Captain Jon Harkin, a.k.a.

the infamous pirate Black Johnnie. Choosing to stay

aboard, he became pirate's boy on the feared ship

Tenacity.

The Race to Chimney Rock by Jesse Wiley

A family makes the treacherous journey to Chimney

Rock along the Oregon Trail, in a book where the

reader's choices determine the outcome of the

expedition. Book 1 in the Oregon Trail series. Also

available: Danger at the Haunted Gate (Book 2)

The Search for Snake River (Book 3)

The Road to Oregon City (Book 4)

Ramona’s World by Beverly Cleary

Ramona Quimby is ready for fourth grade─but is

fourth grade ready for her?

Rangers Apprentice

by John Flanagan

The Ruins of Gorlan

This fantasy introduces the magic-practicing Rangers,

protectors of the kingdom, and Will, a 15-year-old

villager who has been chosen as a Ranger's apprentice.

Please ask for our list to order these titles.

Rapunzel’s Revenge by Shannon Hale and Dean

Hale

Graphic Novel. Rapunzel uses her amazing hair as a

lasso and teams up with a mysterious outlaw to gallop

around the Wild West, battling villains and righting

wrongs.

Recruit by Chris Bradford

As the son of a British bodyguard who sacrificed his

life in the line of duty, teenage kickboxing champion

Connor Reeves is proud to join the ranks of a top-

secret young bodyguard squad. Also available:

Hostage (Book 2) Hijack (Book 3)

Ransom (Book 4) Ambush (Book 5)

Survival (Book 6) Target (Book 7)

Traitor (Book 8)

The Reinvention of Moxie Roosevelt by Elizabeth

Cody Kimmel

Moxie Roosevelt Kipper has endured 13 years of being

an ordinary girl with an unordinary name. Now that

she's entered boarding school, it's time to reinvent

herself.

Riley by Susan Hughes

Riley helps Kat realize that a new female is not mean.

A Puppy Pals book.

Riley Bloom Novels

by Alyson Noel

Radiance

After crossing the bridge into the afterlife, Riley's

given the job of Soul Catcher and, together with her

teacher, returns to earth for her first assignment.

Shimmer

Riley works with her teacher Bodhi to help Rebecca.

The daughter of a former plantation owner, Rebecca is

furious about having been murdered during a 1733

slave revolt and is keeping those who died with her

from crossing over.

Dreamland

Riley goes to the place where dreams happen, hoping

to find a way to contact her sister. She meets the

director, who tells her about the two ways to send

dreams.

Whisper

After practically begging the Council for a more

challenging Soul Catch, Riley is assigned an actual

Roman gladiator, Theocoles, the Pillar of Doom.

Rise of the Zombie Rabbit by Sam Hay

Joe is just starting to hope that he is free of undead pets

when he is visited by Fluffy, a pet rabbit who was

snapped up by a hungry fox.

Roller Girl by Victoria Jamieson

A graphic novel adventure about a girl who discovers

roller derby right as she and her best friend are

growing apart.

The Romeo and Juliet Code by Phoebe Stone

When Felicity's parents leave her with relatives in

Maine, Felicity hopes they won't be gone for long.

Royal Wedding Disaster by Meg Cabot

While helping her half-sister, the ruler of Genovia,

prepare for her royal wedding, Princess Olivia finds

herself facing snooty cousins, school, and princess

lessons with Grandmeré.

Sally’s Bones by MacKenzie Cadenhead

Sally fits in better with the Addams Family than with

the sixth grade girls. After her mother's death, grief-

stricken Sally begs for death, what she gets is a tail-

wagging skeleton dog called Bones.

Sammy Keyes

by Wendelin Van Draanen

Sammy Keyes and the Hotel Thief

While scanning the neighborhood with binoculars,

Sammy spots something strange at the Heavenly Hotel.

A man in one room is wearing gloves and rummaging

through a purse. Other Sammy Keyes titles available:

Sammy Keyes and the Hollywood Mummy

Sammy Keyes and the Cold Hard Cash

Sammy Keyes and the Wedding Crasher

Sammy Keyes and the Night of Skulls

Sammy Keyes and the Showdown in Sin City

The Sand Warrior by Mark Siegel

A story that explores new worlds packed with amazing

adventures; ancient mysteries; and the unlikely bond of

three strangers. A graphic novel. Book 1 in the 5

Worlds series. Also available:

The Cobalt Princess (Book 2)

The Red Maze (Book 3)

The Sasquatch Escape by Suzane Selfors

Spending the summer in his grandfather's rundown

town, ten-year-old Ben meets an adventurous local girl

and together they learn that the town's veterinarian runs

a secret hospital for imaginary creatures.

Also available: The Lonely Lake Monster

The Rain Dragon Rescue

The Order of the Unicorn

The Griffin’s Riddle

The Fairy Swarm

The Scandalous Sisterhood of Prickwillow Place by

Julie Berry

When their irascible headmistress, Mrs. Plackett, and

her surly brother, Mr. Godding, are poisoned at Sunday

dinner, the girls of St. Etheldreda's School for Young

Ladies face a race against time.

Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark collected by Alvin

Schwatz

Are you brave enough for Scary Stories? Inside, you'll

find alarming tales of horror, dark revenge, and the

supernatural

Scooby-Doo’s Laugh-Out-Loud Jokes! by Michael

Dahl and Scott Jeralds

Scooby-Doo and friends are already slapping their

knees and holding their stomachs, so hop on board the

Mystery Machine and join the fun!

School Days According to Humphrey by Betty G.

Birney

Humphrey is excited to get back to Room 26 and see

all his old classmates, but on the first day of school, a

bunch of strange kids arrive, and no matter how loudly

he squeaks up, they don't realize they're in the wrong

room.

A Season of Gifts by Richard Peck

It’s now 1958, and a new family has moved in next

door to Mrs. Dowdel: a minister and his wife and kids.

The Secret Kingdom by Jenny Nimmo

When their peaceful land is attacked, Timoken and his

sister, Zobayda, must find a new kingdom to call

home.

The Secret of Dreadwillow Carse by Brian Farrey

A princess and a peasant girl, who hide sorrow in a

town where everyone lives with unending joy, embark

on a dangerous quest to outwit a centuries-old warning

foretelling the fall of the Monarchy.

Secret of the Andes by Ann Nolan Clark

An Indian boy who tends llamas in a hidden valley in

Peru learns the traditions and secrets of his Inca

ancestors.

Secret of the Night Ponies by Joan Hiatt Harlow

When Jessie Wheller discovers a herd of wild ponies

captured in the woods, she knows that she and her

friends "must" come to the rescue.

The Secret Room by Dori Hillestad Butler

Now that Kaz can finally pass through walls without

feeling all "skizzy," he can go explore Beckett's secret

room at the back of the library.

The Secret Science Alliance and the Copycat Crook

by Eleanor Davis

Graphic Novel. Julian Calendar thinks starting at a new

school will mean he can shed his nerdy image, but then

he meets Ben and Greta, two secret scientists like

himself.

Secrets at Sea by Richard Peck

In 1887, the rich Cranstons voyage from New York to

London. They are secretly accompanied by Helena and

her mouse siblings.

The Seekers

by Erin Hunter

Three young bears of different species - one black, one

polar and one grizzley - travel on a perilous quest to

the Northern Lights. Please ask for our list to order

these titles.

Shadow on the Mountain by Margi Preus

In Nazi-occupied Norway, 14-year-old Espen joins the

resistance movement, graduating from deliverer of

illegal newspapers to courier and spy.

Shadows of the Clans by Erin Hunter

Presents three novellas featuring the cats of Erin

Hunter's Warriors series, including "Ravenpaw's

farewell," in which Ravenpaw, long after leaving his

life as a warrior behind, is called on one final quest.

Shaun the Sheep: the Flock Factor by Martin

Howard

It's talent-show time on the farm, and the roosters and

chickens are banding together in hopes of beating out

their rivals, the sheep.

Sherlock Sam and the Missing Heirloom in Katong

by A.J. Low

Auntie Kim Lian's precious Peranakan cookbook has

disappeared, and Sherlock Sam and his trusty robot,

Watson, must find it. Also available:

Sherlock Sam and the Ghostly Moans in Fort

Canning

Shiloh by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor

When eleven-year-old Marty finds a young beagle on

the road past on old schoolhouse, he attempts to save it

from its cruel owner.

Shoua and the Northern Lights Dragon by Ka Vang

When Shoua's mother has special dreams about a

falling star in the forest, her grandfather mysteriously

allows Shoua to come along and camp in the north

Minnesota woods.

Showoff by Gordon Korman

After former attack dog Luthor goes berserk at a dog

show, he's accused of ruining the career of the three-

time national champion. Griffin Bing smells a setup of

some kind.

Sky Raiders by Brandon Mull

Whisked through a portal to The Outskirts, an in-

between world, sixth-grader Cole must rescue his

friends and find his way back home. Also available:

Rogue Knight (Book 2) Crystal Keepers (Book 3)

Death Weavers (Book 4) Time Jumpers (Book 5)

The Smoky Corridor by Chris Grabenstein

With the help of his stepmother, his dog Zipper, and

new friend Malik, Zack Jennings faces ghosts and

zombies at his new middle school, which is said to

house a lost Confederate treasure.

Snow Dog by Jim Kjelgaard

The adventure of a dog born in the wilderness, left to

fend for himself when a black wolf kills his mother and

brothers, and finally won over by the trapper his

mother had deserted.

The Sorcerer’s Daughter by Fay Sampson

Sarba, a daughter of Lord Cozuman, hates and fears the

Xerappan people whose land the Yadu have taken, but

after meeting Yaduians who are sympathetic to the

Xerappans, she begins to question her allegiances.

Soupy Saturdays with the Pain & the Great One by

Judy Blume

Meet Abigail, The Great One, because she thinks she's

so great and her brother, The Pain, because that's what

he is.

Spiders on the Case by Kathryn Lasky

Buster, a walnut orb-weaver spider, enlists the help of

Jo Beth, a poisonous but friendly brown recluse spider,

to help stop humans who are stealing from the rare

books room of the Boston Public Library.

Spirit Wolf by Kathyrn Lasky

When earthquakes and erupting volcanoes strike the

Beyond, Faolan and the other surviving wolves must

head for the Distant Blue, where they hope to find a

new home. Also available: Watch Wolf

Splatoon, Volume 1 by Sankichi Hinodeya

The Turf Wars have started in Inkopolis, and the team

that inks the most ground will be crowned the winner!

A graphic novel. Also available:

Splatoon, Volumes 2-7

Starcatchers

by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson

Peter and the Starcatchers

A treacherous pirate and his thieves threaten a young

orphan boy named Peter and his mates when they set

sail aboard the Never Land.

Peter and the Shadow Thieves

Peter, along with his trusted companion Tinker Bell, is

leaving the relative safety of Mollusk Island, for the

cold, damp streets of London.

Peter and the Secret Rundoon

Peter and Molly find themselves in the dangerous land

of Rundoon, and once again are pitted against the evil

shadow-creature Lord Ombra

Peter and the Sword of Mercy

It's up to Molly's 11-year-old daughter Wendy to keep

a secret cache of starstuff out of the clutches of shadow

creatures in this Peter Pan Adventure.

Star in the Storm by Joan Hiatt Harlow

Maggie's Newfoundland dog, Sirius, must be kept a

secret because of a village rule that only sheepdogs are

allowed in her coastal community.

Stella Batts Needs a New Name by Courtney

Sheinmel

When a classmate makes fun of her name, Stella picks

a new name for herself, but discovers that the name she

abandoned suits her just fine. Also available:

Stella Batts Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow

Stella Batts Pardon Me

Stella Batts, a Case of the Meanies

Stella Batts Who’s in Charge?

Stella Batts Something Blue

Stink: Solar System Superhero by Megan

McDonald

When Stink learns that Pluto has flunked out of the

Milky Way for being too shrimpy, he has no choice but

to take a stand for the sake of little planets everywhere.

Other Stink titles available:

Stink: The Incredible Shrinking Kid

Stink & the Incredible Super-Galactic Jawbreaker

Stink & the World’s Worst Super-Stinky Sneakers

Stink and the Great Guinea Pig Express

Stink & the Ultimate Thumb-Wrestling

Smackdown

Stink Moody in Master of Disaster

Stone Rabbit

By Erik Craddock

B. C. Mambo

Graphic Novel. Stone Rabbit is a bored little bunny

who lives a humdrum existence. But all that changes

after he discovers a time portal and finds himself in a

prehistoric world. Please ask for our list to order

these titles.

The Storm by Dayna Lorentz

When a hurricane forces his family to evacuate without

him, Shep the German Shepard is confused. Where is

his boy? Will he ever return? Also available:

The Pack The Return

Storm at the Summit of Mount Everest by Ryan

Jacobson and Deb Mercier

It's the trip of a lifetime, a dream come true. Your

sister and you are climbing Mount Everest, but when

you're caught in a sudden and deadly storm, you must

make the right choices to stay alive.

The Strange Case of Origami Yoda by Tom

Angleberger

Sixth-grader Tommy and his friends describe their

interactions with a paper finger puppet of Yoda, worn

by their weird classmate Dwight, as they try to figure

out whether or not the puppet can really predict the

future. Also available: Darth Paper Strikes Back

The Secret of the Fortune Wookie

The Surprise Attack of Jabba the Puppet

Princess Labelmaker to the Rescue

Emperor Pickletine Rides the Bus

Story Thieves by James Riley

Except for reading the Kiel Gnomenfoot magic

adventure series, Owen's life is boring until he sees his

classmate Bethany climb out of a book in the library.

Also available: Story Thieves: the Stolen Chapters

Summer According to Humphrey by Betty G.

Birney

When Humphrey hears that school is ending, he can't

believe his ears. What's a classroom hamster to do if

there's no more school?

Summer of the Gypsy Moths by Sara Pennypacker

Stella misses her (unreliable) mom, but she loves it at

great-aunt Louise's house. The only problem? Angel,

the foster kid Louise has taken in. The two girls live

together, but there's no way they'll ever be friends.

Super Chicken Nugget Boy and the Furious Fry by

Josh Lewis

Fern Goldberg is just an average kid, until he falls into

a pool of radioactive green goo behind Bogie's Burger

Barn. Now, whenever he comes in contact with

condiments, Fern transforms into a bona fide deep-

fried superhero.

Super Chicken Nugget Boy Dr. Ned-Grant and His

Eggplant Army by Josh Lewis

Fern Goldberg is back to being a normal fourth grader,

but not for long.

Super Mario Adventures by Kentaro Takekuma

Inspired by the best-selling Super Mario video game

franchise, this is a collection of comics that originally

ran in the Nintendo Power magazine.

Super Narwhal and Jelly Jolt by Ben Clanton

Join Super Narwhal and sidekick Jelly Jolt as they take

on three SUPER new stories in this early graphic novel

series. Book 2 in the Narwahl and Jelly series.

Superman Family Adventures

Graphic novel. Don't miss the heroes of Metropolis

fighting such foes as Bizarro, Metallo, Lex Luthor and

more.

Superman: Peace in the Balance by Michael

Teitelbaum

Choose-Your-Own Adventure. Reporter Clark Kent is

covering a World Peace Conference held on an

orbiting space station when three of Superman's

deadliest enemies decide to attack Earth.

Survivors

by Erin Hunter

In the aftermath of the Big Crowl that destroyed the

city, a Lone Dog named Lucky must find a way to

work with other dogs to survive in this frightening new

world. Please ask for our list to order these titles.

The Sword of Summer by Rick Riordan

Magnus Chase has always been a troubled kid. One

day, he's tracked down by stranger that tells Magnus

that he is the son of a Norse god. Book 1 in the

Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard series. Also

available: The Hammer of Thor (Book 2)

Tales of Bunjitsu Bunny by John Himmelman

Although she can throw farther, kick higher, and hit

harder than anyone else at school, Isabel, aka Bunjitsu

Bunny, never hurts another creature, unless she has to.

Also available:

Bunjitsu Bunny’s Best Move (Book 2)

Bunjitsu Bunny Jumps to the Moon (Book 3)

The Tale of Despereaux by Kate DiCamillo

John Newbery Medal. Welcome to the story of

Despereaux Tilling, a mouse who is in love with

music, stories, and a princess named Pea.

Ten by Lauren Myracle

Winnie celebrates her first year with a double-digit age

with a high of spending time in New York City with

her aunt and big sister, to the low of her two best

friends suddenly becoming interested in boys.

Tales from the Odyssey

by Mary Pope Osborne

The One-Eyed Giant

When Odysseus left his home to fight the Trojan War,

he never imagined that he’d be away for so many

years.

The Land of the Dead

Odysseus and his men have defeated the one-eyed

giant, but its curse follows them at every turn. Before

they can reach home they must first take on giant

cannibals and outwit a beautiful witch, who reveals

their next challenge.

Sirens and Sea Monsters

The enchantress Circe tells Odysseus that the Greeks

will face even more horrors on their journey, including

an encounter with Scylla, the six-headed monster.

The Gray-Eyed Goddess

Odysseus is trapped on the island of the alluring sea

goddess, Calypso. Back in Ithaca, his wife, Penelope,

and their son, Telemachus, are desperately warding off

the suitors who want to marry Penelope in order to take

control of Odysseus's island.

Return to Ithaca

Odysseus has returned to Ithaca, but things have

changed. With the help of the gray-eyed goddess,

Athena, Odysseus and Telemachus must set out to

regain control of Ithaca.

The Final Battle

After struggling against the gods and his fate for more

than 20 years, Odysseus returns to Ithaca at last.

Tesla’s Attic by Neal Shusterman

With a plot combining science and the supernatural,

four kids are caught up in a dangerous plan concocted

by the eccentric inventor, Nikola Tesla. Also available:

Edison’s Alley

Thief Lord by Cornelia Funke

Welcome to the magical underworld of Venice, Italy,

where hidden canals and crumbling rooftops shelter

runaways and children with incredible secrets.

Theodore Boone: the Activist by John Grisham

Aspiring lawyer Theodore Boone takes the stand to

protect his political and environmental freedoms. Also

available: Theodore Boone: the Fugitive

Theodore Boone: the Scandal

The Thing About Jellyfish by Ali Benjamin

Twelve-year-old Suzy Swanson wades through her

intense grief over the loss of her best friend by

investigating the rare jellyfish she is convinced was

responsible for her friend's death.

Thor: Bringers of the Storm

Four stories starring Thor, God of Thunder. With great

power comes a whole lotta trouble? That's what the

Wrecker finds out when he's zapped by a jolt of

magical muscle meant for Loki, the god of mischief.

Three Times Lucky by Sheila Turnage

Washed ashore as a baby in tiny Tupelo Landing, Mo

LoBeau and her best friend Dale turn detective when

the amnesiac Colonel, owner of a cafe and co-parent of

Mo, seems implicated in a murder.

Toad Rage by Morris Gleitzman

Limpy's family reckons humans don't hate cane toads,

but Limpy knows otherwise. He's desperate to save his

species from ending up as pancakes. Somehow he must

make humans see how fabulous cane toads really are.

Tommysaurus Rex by Doug TenNapel

Graphic Novel. When Ely's beloved dog, Tommy, is

hit by a car, he goes to his grandpa's house for the

summer to get his mind off things. While exploring a

nearby cave one day he discovers a full-grown, but

friendly, Tyrannosaurus Rex.

Too Afraid to Scream by Todd Strasser

A phantom text messenger, a skeleton on the hunt for

his missing foot, and ghostly hitchhikers are a few of

the topics in these spooky tales.

Too Dark to See by Todd Strasser

These stories include a ghost train, a boy whose video

game obsession literally consumes him, and a hotel

that still accepts guests, decades after its destruction in

a fire.

Too Scared to Sleep by Todd Strasser

These seven tales feature action figures that come alive

at night, a ghost's first encounter with an MP3 player,

and a karaoke machine that terrifies a sleepover party.

The True Blue Scouts of Sugar Man Swamp by

Kathi Appelt

Twelve-year-old Chap loves the swamp something

fierce, and he'll do anything to help protect it.

Tucket Adventures

by Gary Paulsen

Mr. Tucket

When heading west on the Oregon Trail, Francis lags

behind and is captured by Pawnees. A mysterious one-

armed man helps him to survive the gritty frontier.

Call Me Frances Tucket

This book explores the Western frontier of 1840s

America through Francis's exciting and unforgettable

journey.

Tucket’s Ride

Francis and his adopted family are heading west in

search of his parents. When winter comes early,

Francis turns south and leads them right into enemy

territory.

Tucket’s Gold

Things look grim for Francis and his adopted family.

Without horses, water, or food, they're alone with the

dreaded Comanchero outlaws in pursuit.

Tucket’s Home

The trio meets up with a British adventurer and

bloodthirsty ex-soldiers, and has a tragic, heroic

encounter with Jason Grimes, the mountain man.

The Trouble with Chickens by Doreen Cronin

J.J. Tully is a former search-and-rescue dog. He's not

terribly impressed when two chicks named Dirt and

Sugar and their chicken mom show up demanding his

help to find their missing siblings.

Trundle’s Quest by Allan Jones and Gary Chalk

Trundle’s simple, quiet life is turned upside down the

night Esmeralda appears at his door. With bloodthirsty

pirates right on her heels, she tells Trundle he is

destined to join her on a quest,

Underground Railroad 1854: Perilous Journey by

Gare Thompson

A pair of teenage slaves must rely on a white teenager

to help them escape slavery. Will they work together--

or pay a terrible price? Also available: Mount St.

Helens 1980: Fiery Eruption

The Un-Friendship Bracelet by Martha Maker

Best friends Emily and Maddie have one big thing in

common: they love to craft and create! Whether it's

making art with balloons, cities of cardboard and

straws, or the matching friendship bracelets they wear,

they're always coming up with fresh ideas. Book 1 in

the Craftily Ever After series. Also available:

Making the Band (Book 2)

Tie-Dye Disaster (Book 3)

Dream Machine (Book 4)

DIY Pet Shop (Book 5)

Breaking the Piggy Bank (Book 6)

The Unsinkable Walter Bean by Aaron Renier

Graphic Novel. Walker Bean is happiest in his

grandfather's workshop. When his beloved grandfather

is struck by an ancient curse, it falls on Walker to save

him.

Wade and the Scorpion’s Claw by Tony Abbott

Wade travels to Hawaii and San Francisco in a race to

find one of the twelve ancient relics.

Waluk by Emilio Ruiz and Ana Miralles

Young Waluk is all alone. His mother has abandoned

him, as is the way of polar bears. He doesn't know

much about the world and unfortunately, his Arctic

world is changing quickly. Luckily, Waluk meets

Manitok, a wise old bear.

War Horse by Michael Morpurgo

Joey, a farm horse, is sold to the Army at the start of

WWI. He misses Albert, the farmer’s son, and spends

the war years wondering if he will ever see Albert

again.

The War With Grandpa by Robert Kimmel Smith

Upset that he has to give up the room he loves to his

grandfather; Pete decides to declare war in an attempt

to get it back.

Warriors

by Erin Hunter

For generations, four clans of wild cats have shared the

forest according to the laws laid down by their

ancestors, but now there is trouble. Please ask for our

list to order these titles.

Water Planet Rescue by Wendy Mass and Michael

Brawer

Eight-year-old Archie Morningstar, his taxi driver dad,

and a talking cat named Pockets are on an intergalactic

mission to save an underwater planet in peril.

Where the Red Fern Grows by Wilson Rawls

With gorgeous new cover art, this beloved American

tale about the friendship between a boy and his two

dogs has assumed the status of a modern classic.

Who Was J.R.R. Tolkien? by Pam Pollack and Meg

Belviso

Best known for his epic Lord of the Rings trilogy and

The Hobbit, J.R.R. Tolkien was born in British-

occupied South Africa. His early life was full of action

and adventure.

Why Dogs Eat Poop by Francesca Gould & David

Haviland

Did you know there are spiders that look just like bird

poop? Cockroaches that can be directed by remote

control? Snakes that fart to scare away predators?

These are just a few of the bizarrely engrossing,

disgusting, and squirm-inducing facts about animals.

Why You Shouldn’t Eat Your Boogers by

Francesca Gould

Itching to know what bugs live in your eyelashes, why

you get goose bumps, or how ants can be used to heal a

wound? This disgusting collection of facts will gross

out your friends and family.

Wings of Fire

by Tui Sutherland

Brightest Night

Sunny has always taken the Dragonet Prophecy very

seriously, so Morrowseer's devastating news changes

everything--now she must forge a new identity, and

find a way to stop the futile and destructive war.

Also available: The Dragonet Prophecy

The Lost Heir The Hidden Kingdom

The Dark Secret Moon Rising

Winter Turning Escaping Peril

Talons of Power Darkness of Dragons

Wings of Fire: Legends

by Tui Sutherland

Darkstalker

The Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum

Open these pages and be whirled away with Dorothy,

to the magical Land of Oz. Meet a talking scarecrow, a

rusty tin man and a cowardly lion.

Wolves of the Beyond

by Kathryn Lasky

Lone Wolf

A wolf mother has given birth, but the pup has a

twisted leg. Her pup will be taken from her and

abandoned on a desolate hill, but alone in the

wilderness, the pup does not perish.

Other Wolves of Beyond titles available:

Shadow Wolf Frost Wolf

Watch Wolf Spirit Wolf

A World Without Heroes by Brandon Mull

Jason Walker falls through a tunnel at the zoo and ends

up in a new, utterly foreign world, a world with no

heroes and no hope. Additional Beyonders titles:

#2 Seeds of Rebellion

#3 Chasing the Prophecy

A Year Down Yonder by Richard Peck

Fifteen-year-old, Mary Alice is going to spend an

entire year with her unpredictable Grandma Dowdel, a

woman well known for shaking up her neighbors.

Yo-Kai Watch, Volume 1 by Noriyuki Konishi

Nate Adams is just an average kid until the mysterious

Whisper gives him the Yo-kai Watch, which allows

him to see Yo-kai of all shapes and forms. Also

available: Yo-Kai Watch, Volumes 2-12

Zeke Bartholomew: Superspy by Jason Pinter

Zeke Bartholomew has always dreamed of being a spy,

but when a case of mistaken identity goes horribly

wrong, he's thrust into a world of real-life espionage.

Zero to Hero by Henry Winkler and Lin Oliver

When Billy Broccoli moves into his new house, he

discovers Hoover Porterhouse, a teenage ghost, is

haunting his room.

Zeus: King of the Gods by George O’Connor

Olympians

Graphic Novel. Mighty Kronos, the most terrifying of

all the Titans, reigns as the unchallenged tyrant of the

cosmos, until his son, the god Zeus, takes on his own

father in an intense battle.

ZigZag Kids

by Patricia Reilly Giff

The Number-One Kid

I'M #1! That's what Mitchell McCabe's favorite T-shirt

says. He'd like to be #1 at the Zigzag Afternoon

Center. Please ask for our list to order these titles.

Juvenile Non-Fiction

A Calendar of Festivals by Cherry Gilchrist

A collection of folktales for festivals of different

religions and cultures, including Hindu, Jewish, Celtic,

Buddhist, Caribbean, and Russian.

Cool Construction Vehicles by Kelley MacAulay

Big images and clear text introduce construction site

vehicles such as dump trucks, diggers, front-end

loaders, concrete mixers, and mobile cranes.

Dare! by Erin Frankel

Jayla feels threatened by her classmate Sam, who has

bullied her in the past for her "nerdy" love of

astronomy. Sam is now bullying Jayla's friend Luisa,

and she enlists Jayla to participate.

Girl’s Body Book by Kelli Dunham

Discusses the physical and emotional transitions that

girls undergo during puberty. Also available:

Boy’s Body Book

Guinness World Records: Fun With Food

From the tallest cake ever made to the most peanut

butter & jelly sandwiches eaten in a minute, these

World Records will make you hungry for more!

Insults Aren’t Funny by Amanda F. Doering

Sensitive, narrative text from illustrated animal

characters shows readers what verbal bullying is and

provides possible solutions to stop it. Also available:

Pushing Isn’t Funny

Sometimes Jokes Aren’t Funny

Teasing Isn’t Funny

Joy to the World: Christmas Stories and Songs

For generations of his fans, Christmas has been

synonymous with Tomie dePaola. Three of his best-

known and beloved Christmas stories are together in

one volume.

Knights & Castles by Penelope Arlon

In this innovative new publishing program, LEGO

models and minifigures are illustrated in fun and

fantastic scenarios. Also available: Planets

Dino Safari Mighty Machines

Deep Dive Bug Off!

Learn to Sign the Fun Way by Peggy Warner

This easy-to-follow, self-guided book for middle-grade

students goes beyond teaching the manual alphabet and

finger spelling by employing games, puzzles, and

activities in American Sign Language.

Looking at Maps and Globes by Rebecca Olien

With this book, readers will discover the difference

between maps and globes and how to use different

types of maps to find the information they need.

Make Music! by Norma Haynes

A kid's guide to creating rhythm, playing with sound,

and conducting and composing music.

Marvel: Absolutely Everything You Need to Know

by Adam Bray

Profiles Marvel Comics superheroes, supervillains, and

other characters, providing facts on their powers and

adventures and detailing their finest and strangest

comic moments.

Moving Machines by Patty Whitehouse

This picture book describes numerous machines that

move materials.

Put On Your Owl Eyes by Devin Franklin

Kids can sharpen their senses and get to know the

natural world up close with this interactive guide to

nature observation and exploration that includes

tracking, mapping, and journaling activities.

Recipes for Play by Rachel Sumner and Ruth

Mitchener

More than 35 activities and ideas that inspire children

to explore the world around them. What do things

taste, feel, smell, sound like? What happens when you

add red to blue, mix earth with water, or drop a blob of

paint from a great height?

Rising Above by Gregory Zuckerman

Filled with first-hand accounts from stars who

exemplify the idea of enduring at all costs, this book

serves as a must-read source of inspiration for kids.

Serpents and Werewolves by Lari Don

From a girl whose stepmother turned her into a dragon

to a god who became a fish caught in his own net, this

collection gathers the most high-interest tales and lore

from around the world.

So You Want to be President? by Judith St. George

and David Small

This rip-roaring celebration of 41 Presidents shows us

the foibles, the quirks, and the humanity of those men

who have risen to one of the most powerful positions

in the world.

Spooky America: Four Real Ghost Stories by Lori

Haskins

Recounts four fact-based tales of hauntings, including

a ghost horse on the coast of Massachusetts, a haunted

painting at a Virginia plantation, a skeleton in

Colorado, and a ghostly sea captain of California.

Survival! by Colin Towell

Master the essential skills you need for outdoor

adventure. Step-by-step instructions teach you basic

and advanced camping and survival skills.

Toilet: How it Works by David Macaulay

Follows a tour of the bathroom and the sewer system,

from the family toilets to municipal water treatment

plants.

Tough by Erin Frankel

Sam is concerned about keeping things orderly and

"cool" at school. Sam teases her free-spirited classmate

Luisa and enlists a friend, Jayla, to help.

Tough Trucks by Bobbie Kalman & Reagan Miller

See your favorite trucks, including transport trucks,

dump trucks, fire engines, and mega trucks.

Photographs also feature unusual trucks.

The Train of States by Peter Sís

Gives information about each state, including capital,

motto, tree, bird, source of name, and date of

statehood.

Trains on the Tracks by Kathryn Smithyman

This book explains how an engine and railcars fit

together, how train wheels keep trains on the tracks,

and the different kinds of cars that make up trains.

Weird! by Erin Frankel

Luisa is repeatedly teased and called "weird" by her

classmate Sam, even though she is simply being

herself.

What is the Story of Wonder Woman? by Steve

Korté

Korté shares the story of how one of the first and

foremost superheroines was created, and how she came

to be such a powerful feminist icon. Also available:

What is the Story of Frankenstein?

Who Was Rachel Carson? by Sarah Fabiny

Presents the life and accomplishments of the American

biologist, whose influential work, "The Silent Spring,"

inspired worldwide conservation movements.

Yo-Yo World Trick Book by Harry Baier

Walk the Dog, Rock the Baby, and perform the Robin

Hood, Sky Rocket, and Eiffel Tower! This entertaining

book features 50 of the most popular Yo-Yo tricks.

You Wouldn’t Want to Live Without Dentists! by

Fiona Mcdonald

Today, going to the dentist is usually a safe and

painless experience. In past centuries, that wasn't

always the case. Read and learn how lucky we are to

live in modern times. Also available:

You Wouldn’t Want to Live Without Books!

You Wouldn’t Want to Live Without Vegetables!

You Wouldn’t Want to Live Without Sleep!

Animals and Science

Amazing Animal Journeys by Laura Marsh

National Geographic Kids Level 3. Zebra, walrus, and

Christmas Island red crab overcome many obstacles to

make the often impossible journey of their lives.

Animal Armor by Laura Marsh

Information about animal shells, scales, spikes and

other outer coverings, for young children learning to

read.

Animal Helpers: Raptor Centers by Jennifer Keats

Curtis

Even powerful birds of prey can get sick or hurt. When

that happens, animal helpers at raptor centers come to

the rescue! Also available: Animal Helpers: Zoos

Animal Helpers: Wildlife Rehabilitators

Animal Helpers: Sanctuaries

Animal Helpers: Aquariums

Animal Legs by Mary Holland

Can you smell with your feet? Do you dig your claws

into a river's muddy bank to climb up and bask in the

sun? Animals' legs are different from humans' in so

many ways! Also available: Animal Mouths

Animal Eyes

The Apollo Missions for Kids by Jerome Pohlen

The story behind the historic race to the moon, from

the perspective of the Americans who lived it--the

astronauts and their families, the controllers and

engineers, the technicians and politicians who made

the impossible possible.

Awesome Achievers in Science by Alan Katz

Everyone has heard the names Neil Armstrong and

Buzz Aldrin, but what about Michael Collins--the third

brave Apollo 11 astronaut who didn't get to walk on

the moon? Many of the most relevant figures in

scientific history have remained in the shadows, but

not any longer! Also available:

Awesome Achievers in Technology

Bats by J. Angeline Johnson

Bats swoop and dive with ease in the night sky. These

furry fliers are adapted to life in the dark. Learn more

about these winged nocturnal animals in Bats.

Big Cats by Andrea Mills

Find out how big cats hunt, learn about cat myths and

legends, discover where big cats live, and how they

move. Packed with information, photographs, and

colorful illustrations.

Birds by Julie Beer

A fact-filled guide to common birds of North America

includes color-coded maps, identification tips, bird-

watching activities, and bird calls.

A Bold Carnivore: An Alphabet of Predators by

Consie Powell

With vibrant, color drawings of predators and their

prey, each letter of the alphabet introduces a different

North American predator.

The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind by William

Kamkwamba and Bryan Mealer

After his African village was hit by a drought, 14-year-

old William Kamkwamba learned about electrical

windmills at a small library, and after weeks of

foraging for junk parts, he did the incredible.

Bugs by Andrea Mills

Get up close and personal with all kinds of bugs and

become a creepy-crawly expert with this exciting book.

Coding by James Kelly

Discover the amazing power of computer

programming and how it is all around us with this

exciting book full of amazing images, fun quizzes, and

incredible information.

Creatures Close Up by Gillian Watts

This stunning book looks at nature using a

revolutionary method of extreme close-up

photography.

Curious Kid’s Science Book by Asia Citro

Kids will learn to design their own science

investigations to determine the answers to their

questions!

Dinosaur Dictionary for Kids by Bob Korpella

Packed with hundreds of illustrated definitions about

dinosaurs and the world in which they lived this book

is certain to spark any kid's enthusiasm for dinosaurs.

Dolphin Talk: Whistles, Clicks, and Clapping Jaws

by Wendy Pfeffer

Let’s Read-And-Find-Out Science: Stage 2. Dolphins

communicate underwater for the same reason people

talk on land: to let others know who they are, where

they are, and maybe even how dolphins feel.

Eagle & Birds of Prey by Jemima Parry-Jones

From majestic bald eagles to nocturnal owls, meet the

top aerial predators. See how raptors fly and hunt using

their incredible speed and vision to take down their

prey.

Earth by the Numbers by Steve Jenkins

How old is the earth? Where is the ice three miles

thick? Why are volcanoes so dangerous? Where are the

wettest and driest spots on the planet? Find the answers

to these questions, and many more, in this book. Also

available: Dinosaurs by the Numbers

Engineering: the Riveting World of Building and

Machines! by Tom Jackson

Crammed with mega machines, breathtaking buildings,

and all the technology in between, this book has the

real insider view on engineering.

Explore Forces and Motion! by Jennifer Swanson

In this book readers ages 7 through 10 discover that the

push and pull of every object on the planet and in space

depends on how a force acts upon it. Includes 25

projects to explore the world around you.

Fault Lines & Tectonic Plates by Kathleen M.

Reilly

Learn about earthquakes and volcanoes and how the

earth's surface is always changing.

Ferdinand Fox’s First Summer by Mary Holland

Follow this photographic journal of a red fox as he

explores the world around him.

Forest by Cat Hickey

Explore the flora and fauna from all around the world

with this exciting book.

Glow-In the Dark Constellations: A Field Guide for

Young Stargazers by C. E. Thompson

This is an informative guide on exploring the night

sky, with glow-in-the-dark illustrations, eight maps,

and retellings of the legends behind the constellations.

Guinness World Records: Wacky and Wild! by

Calista Brill

A brand-new Guinness World Records book for kids!

Jack Hanna’s Awesome Animal Almanac

From bitty Bumblebee Bats to enormous African

Elephants, Jack Hanna's Animal Almanac is jam-

packed with information about tons of animals!

Kitchen Science Lab for Kids by Liz Lee Heinecke

Gives you 52 delicious ways to explore food science in

your own kitchen by making everything from healthy

homemade snacks to scrumptious main dishes and

mind-boggling desserts.

Knit, Hook, and Spin by Laurie Carlson

This easy-to-follow activity book is packed with over

70 projects across a variety of fiber arts including

knitting, felting, knotting and braiding, spinning,

weaving, crocheting, and dyeing.

Listopia: Space by Mike Goldsmith

Contains 50 lists of the most extreme and unusual facts

about the far reaches of outer space.

Loons: Diving Birds of the North by Donna Love

This lively and informative book covers loon history,

physiology, behavior, and coexistence with humans.

The Mason Jar Scientist by Brenda D. Priddy

Teaches scientific principles via practical, hands-on

experiments that can all be done with mason jars.

Includes discussion questions and ideas for STEAM-

based extension activities.

Model Makers by Lisa Amstutz

Making models can be a fun hobby, but many people

also use models in their work. In this STEAM title,

learn how scientists, architects, engineers, and artists

all make models to test their work. Other science titles:

Simple Science Projects Science in Motion

Gross Science Projects

Opossums by Mary R. Dunn

In the quiet of night, opossums go in search of food.

A Pack of Wolves and Other Canine Groups by

Anna Claybourne

Explores the behaviors and daily life of a wolf pack, as

well as their habitat, environmental threats, and the

advantages of group living.

Pigs Aren’t Dirty, Bears Aren’t Slow and Other

Truths about Misunderstood Animals by Joanna

Boutilier

This book is crawling with myth-busting facts about:

wolves, spiders, pigs, snakes, bears and more.

Planets by Carole Stott

Offers a detailed look at the heavenly bodies that make

up the solar system, describing the eight planets that

orbit the Sun, the moons, asteroids, & dwarf planets in

the system.

Porcupines by Mary R. Dunn

While others sleep after the sun goes down, prickly

porcupines move about.

Raccoons by Angelique Johnson

Walking in the shadows, raccoons can be hard to see.

These masked animals are adapted to life in the dark.

Real Dragons! by Jennifer Szymanski

Find out about dragon-like critters in this new Co-

reader from National Geographic Kids. Co-readers

provide one page of adult-read-aloud text and one page

of kid-read-aloud text on each spread, building toward

a collaborative reading experience.

Red Foxes by J. Angelique Johnson

Hunting at night, red foxes listen and sniff for prey.

Reindeer by M. Martin

Reindeer can’t actually fly, and they might not really

be the beloved pets of Santa Claus, pulling a brightly

colored sleigh filled with bells and holly each

Christmas Eve. However, this doesn’t mean that they

aren’t interesting creatures.

Renewable Energy by Joshua Sneideman and Erin

Twamley

How do we heat our homes, light our rooms, and

power our cars? With energy! Learn all about

renewable energy all while working on 20 different

projects presented in this book.

Sasquatch, Yeti, Abominable Snowman, Bigfoot for

Kids by John Davidson

Beautiful Pictures and easy reading format will help

children fall in love with Sasquatch, Yeti, Abominable

Snowman, Bigfoot.

Science in a Jar by Julia Garstecki

Kids and their adults get the opportunity to discover a

variety of scientific disciplines at home with this

beautifully presented collection of experiments using a

ubiquitous and inexpensive everyday object most often

doomed to the recycling bin.

Scruffy: A Wolf Finds His Place in the Pack by Jim

Brandenburg

Scruffy just didn't seem to fit in. When world-traveling

photographer Jim Brandenburg first saw him on the

tundra of Ellesmere Island, the yearling wolf was

awkward and his fur was a mess.

Sharks by Sarah Fowler

Explore everything there is to know about sharks and

discover the mysteries of the deep.

Snackable Science: 60 Edible Tests to Try and

Taste by Emma Vanstone

Whether you want to learn the magic of chemistry, the

speed of color, the basics of earth science or the effects

of structural engineering, food is a great way to explore

all of this and more.

Spiders and Other Deadly Animals by James

Buckley

Learn about the animals that can harm us through life-

threatening true stories!

Sponges are Skeletons by Barbara Juster Esbensen

Explains how sponges are animals that live in the

ocean and how they are harvested and used by humans.

Squirrels by Lindsy J. O’Brien

A high-interest introduction to the life cycle of

squirrels.

Star Wars Coding Projects by Jon Woodcock

Star Wars Coding Projects is a step-by-step visual

guide to coding fun projects in the computer program

Scratch.

Storm Run by Libby Riddles

In 1985, Libby Riddles made history by becoming the

first woman to win the 1,100-mile Iditarod Sled Dog

Race.

Surprising Swimmers by Anthony D. Fredericks

Describes why and how such creatures as squids,

scallops, devil fish, and sea otters swim--for protection,

for pleasure, and to get around.

Terrible Tyrannosaurs by Kathleen Weidner

Zoehfeld

Describes what fossils tell us about the physical

characteristics and behavior of the large carnivorous

Tyrannosaurus Rex.

Turtles by Laura Marsh

Take a dip with turtles in this exciting reader. Packed

with beautiful and engaging photos, kids will learn all

about these fantastic reptiles.

Watching Water Birds by Jim Arnosky

A close-up look at the habits, habitats, and distinctive

features of loons, gulls, herons, and other water birds.

Water Now! by Antonia Banyard & Paula Ayer

An infographic introduction to the essential role water

plays in everyday life.

Weather Clues in the Sky: Clouds by Belinda

Jensen

Bel and her cousin, Dylan, explore clouds, learning

about different cloud types and how they form.

Also available: Raindrops on a Roller Coaster: Hail

The Sky Stirs Up Trouble: Tornadoes

A Snowstorm Shows Off: Blizzards

Spinning Wind and Water: Hurricanes

Weird Insects by Michael Worek

Insects account for more than half of the more than

17,000,000 named species of living things. This

fascinating book reveals a rare and close up look at the

odd beauty of these strange animals.

What If You Had Animal Teeth? by Sandra Markle

What it would be like if your teeth were replaced by

those of a different animal. This book explores how

different teeth are especially adapted for an animal's

survival.

Where Do Chicks Come From? by Amy E.

Sklansky

Describes what happens day-by-day for the 3 weeks

from the time a hen lays an egg until the baby chick

hatches.

Where Do Insects Live? by Molly Aloian

Insects need a place to call home. In this fact-filled

title, readers will get a close-up look at different insect

habitats.

Why Did T. Rex Have Short Arms? And Other

Questions About Dinosaurs by Melissa Stewart

When did the first dinosaurs appear on Earth? What

happened to them 65 million years ago? How do we

know about dinosaurs?

Why Do Zebras Have Stripes? by Gilda & Melvin

Berger

Addresses 20 animal characteristics in question-and-

answer format, including why giraffes have such long

necks.

Wiggling Worms at Work by Wendy Pfeffer

This illustrated book explains how earthworms eat,

move and reproduce, and how they help plants to grow.

Wild About Minnesota Birds by Adele Porter

This Minnesota-specific beginners' book is arranged by

Minnesota's four main habitats and then by bird color.

The Wild Weather Book by Fiona Danks and Jo

Schofield

Don't huddle cooped up indoors on a bad weather day,

wrap up in warm clothes or waterproofs and get out of

doors for fun.

The Wild Whale Watch by Eva Moore

A fictional description of a science class studying

whales and going on a whale watch with their science

teacher Ms. Frizzle.

Women Scientists in Physics and Engineering by

Catherine Brereton

Discusses the progress women have made in physics

and engineering. Also available:

Women Scientists in Medicine

Women Scientists in Math and Coding

Women Scientists in Chemistry

Women Scientists in Astronomy and Space

Women Scientists in Life Science

Cooking

ChopChop: The Kids’ Guide to Cooking Real Food

With Your Family by Sally Sampson

Simple, healthy, delicious dishes for children and

parents to make together.

Cookie Monster’s Foodie Truck by Heather

Schwartz

Introduces readers to food literacy with the help of

Sesame Street's Cookie Monster, Chef Gonger, and

their foodie truck!

Good Housekeeping Illustrated Children’s

Cookbook by Marianne Zanzarella

50 safe-to-make, delicious Good Housekeeping

Institute-tested recipes that will lure you into the

kitchen and start them off on a lifetime of good

cooking.

Ice Cream: The Full Scoop by Gail Gibbons

Gibbons dishes the latest scoop on ice cream

production, following the process from farm to freezer.

Kids Baking: 60 Delicious Recipes for Children to

Make by Sara Lewis

60 sweet and savory recipes that kids will love to bake.

Choose from cookies, teatime treats, cakes to impress

and breads. Includes really easy recipes that are perfect

for younger children.

Paula Deen’s My First Cookbook by Paula Deen

with Martha Nesbit

Food Network personality Paula Deen invites you to

share her favorite dishes and memories from

childhood.

Crafts & Things to Do

Art Camp by Susan Schwake

This book is an easy-to-use collection of self-guided

lessons for kids to pull out again and again to expand

their skill sets and gain confidence in making art.

Awesome Lego Creations by Sarah Dees

Have a blast building new Lego toys, animals, scenes

and working contraptions. Contains 50 designs to

build.

Card Making by Sally Henry

This book has instructions to make greeting cards to

send to your friends.

Coding with Scratch

Shows children how to think like coders, and will help

them develop the skills necessary to build their own

website and get it online. Also available:

Code Your Own Website

Complete Photo Guide to Crochet by Deborah

Burger

Are you looking for the perfect guide to teach your

child to crochet? Look no further! Creative Kids Photo

Guide to Crochet starts with the absolute basics.

Complete Photo Guide to Knitting by Mary Scott

Huff

This book will guide you and your children through

some fantastic knitting projects! With over 200 photos

and clear, concise instructions in language easily

understood by grade-school kids, you're going to be

creating crafty knit projects with your child in no time!

Creative Crafts for Critters by Nancy Furstinger

22 easy crafts children can make for their pets.

Crochet for Kids: Basic Techniques & Great

Projects That Kids Can Make Themselves by

Franziska Heidenreich

Provides easy-to-follow instructions and 29 projects.

DIY Circus Lab for Kids by Jackie Leigh Davis

Davis invites you into the international youth circus

community, then dives into the circus skill families:

juggling, acrobatics, manipulation, balance, and

clowning.

Doll Crafts by Laurie Carlson

Carlson’s book opens up the world of doll making to

children. Emphasis is placed on following basic

instructions that are clearly illustrated with line

drawings in order to help children develop creative,

open-ended projects that result in unique dolls and doll

play.

Fabulous Felt Crafts: 50 Creative and Colorful

Projects to Make by Katherine Duncan

Here's fabric fun for sewers and non-sewers. This book

has ideas using the new contemporary felts. Some

projects call for simple machine or hand stitching, but

more than half require only fabric glue and iron-on

adhesives.

Fidget Spinners

Learn the best 50 Fidget Spinner Tricks today!

Finger Knitting Fun by Vickie Howell

Learning how to knit with your fingers is the best way

to start crafting without cumbersome needles! All you

need is some yarn and your hands to create modern and

sophisticated knitted strands that you can use in any

project around the house or everyday fashion.

500 Kids Art Ideas by Gavin Andrews

Showcases 500 art ideas for parents, teachers and kids.

Each project features an image and a list of materials.

4-H Guide to Digital Photography by Daniel

Johnson

This has the basics of digital photography,

composition, lighting, the use of flashes, with step-by-

step directions and spectacular examples.

Go Crazy with Duck Tape by Patti Wallengfang

Over 40 projects include jewelry, gift boxes, vests,

phone case, party favors, wallet, suitcases, covered

tins, toolbox, guitar, photo album, water bottle, soccer

ball, and more.

Go Out and Play: Outdoor Games from Kaboom!

This guide to games includes: kick the can, freeze tag,

blindman's bluff, red light green light, four square,

duck duck goose, and so many more.

Great Things to do Outside by Jamie Ambrose

Illustrated instructions for 365 outdoor activities for

young people to discover, observe, explore, and create.

I am Not a Toilet Paper Roll

Provides simple step-by-step directions for ten craft

projects that utilize empty toilet paper rolls.

Kid’s Creative Craft Activities by Cecilia Egan

Provides hours of creative fun for pre-schoolers and

older children, using materials which are easily

obtained.

Kid’s Fun Craft Activities by Cecilia Egan

Crafts are exciting! This book shows you how to make

lots of different things to use, to decorate your house,

to give as gifts or to show your friends.

Kid’s Hands-On Craft Activities by Cecilia Egan

Projects can be done by the very young and also by

older children who can make the more complicated

variations.

Lego Tips for Kids Minecraft by Joachim Klang

Attention, crafters! It's time to take your biome to a

new offline-level and, with minimum bricks from your

LEGO collection, make your own favorite Minecraft

models.

The Little Hands Big Fun Craft Book by Judy Press

This introductory craft book for children age’s two to

six will have children up to their elbows in hands-on

activities.

Loom Band It by Kat Roberts and Tessa Sillars-

Powell

Kids all over are wearing super funky accessories

made of multi-colored rubber bands! This book offers

60 unique rubber band projects, from bracelets and

charms to cell phone sleeves and sandals.

Make Your Own Musical Instruments by Anna-

Marie D’Cruz

Shows you how to make musical instruments out of a

variety of household objects.

Make Your Own Zoo by Tracey Radford

Using materials that you might otherwise discard, clear

step-by-step instructions, and a handy hints and tips

section, you will have your very own cardboard zoo!

More Crafty Activities: Over 50 Fun and Easy

Things to Make

Packed with activities such as clay modeling,

beadwork, decorative painting, papermaking, paper

folding and more.

More Creative Crafts for Kids

Easy-to-understand step-by-step instructions, with

helpful photos, make creating fun crafts a breeze.

My Doll, My Style by Anna Allen

Sew stylish doll clothes with confidence. When off-

the-rack doll clothes just won't do, discover how fun

and easy it is to make custom doll clothes.

My Great Outdoors Book by Josie Jeffery

Provides suggestions for different outdoor activities,

including bug hunting, counting stars, planting a

garden, and building a woodland hideout.

The New Jumbo Book of Easy Crafts by Judy Ann

Sadler

Hundreds of easy crafts, including animals, nature

crafts, games, gifts, toys and works of art.

100 Things to be When You Grow Up Lisa Gerry

This book explores 100 of the coolest, wackiest, and

most amazing jobs and careers out there, from

astronaut to zookeeper, ice cream taster to game

maker.

101 Games to Play Before You Grow Up by Joe

Rhatigan

Offering an extensive list of games, from classic

favorites such as H.O.R.S.E., Simon Says, and

Handball to quirky card and board games such as

Pandemic and Spoons, your children will get up, get

outside, and never get bored.

101 Great Gifts Kids Can Make by Stephanie R.

Mueller and Ann E. Wheeler

Children ages three to eight can make unique presents

for moms, dads, grandparents, friends, teachers - all of

the special people in their lives!

101 Kids Activities That are the Bestest, Funniest

Ever! by Holly Homer & Rachel Miller

Whether your kid is 3, 5 or 12 years old, there are

hundreds of fun, educational and engaging things to do

in this book. Time-tested, exciting activities to keep

your children laughing and learning for the whole day,

every day.

Origami for Children by Mari Ono and Roshin Ono

Divided into six sections, the projects cover a whole

range of themes, from classic origami designs such as

animals to party decorations and modern vehicles.

Origami Zoo by Paul Jackson

25 delightful origami animal designs. Kids can create

such critters as koalas, monkeys, butterflies, vultures,

and more.

Quilting with Kids by Wendy Sheppard

Contains information on creating simple quilting

projects with children. Includes several step-by-step

projects that vary in difficulty.

Scrap Paper Art by Susie Brooks

Presents illustrated step-by-step instructions for

making art projects out of supplies that might

otherwise end up in the trash or recycling.

Tape It & Make More by Richela Fabian Morgan

101 more incredibly smart and useful projects for

turning your average roll of duct tape into housewares,

toys, fashion accessories, and more.

Totally Awesome Rubber Band Jewelry by Colleen

Dorsey

With this book and your Rainbow Loom®, Cra-Z-

Loom™, or FunLoom™, you can make cool rubber

band accessories. The possibilities are endless!

Trash to Treasure by Pam Scheunemann

This book will help kids get creative and recycle and

repurpose their trash into handmade treasures.

Try This! 50 Fun Experiments for the Mad Scientist

in You by Karen Young

Provides background information and instructions for

fifty science projects involving plants, insects,

microbes, human behavior, animals, and more!

The Usborne Book of Car Travel Games by Tony

Potter

Full of games to play and puzzles to solve. Fun

activities make even the most boring trips lots of fun.

The Wild Weather Book by Fiona Danks and Jo

Schofield

Don't huddle cooped up indoors on a bad weather day,

wrap up in warm clothes or waterproofs and get out of

doors for fun.

Wood Shop by Margaret Larson

An exciting introduction for today's kids to an ages-old

tradition: building with wood. With step-by-step

photographs and clear instructions, aspiring

woodworkers will learn essential skills.

Drawing

All About Drawing Horses & Pets

by Russell Farrell & Peter Mueller

Draw 50 Animals by Lee J. Ames

The Drawing Book by Leon Baxter

Drawing Chibi Supercute Characters by Rachel A.

Goldstein

How to Draw Aliens, Mutants & Mysterious

Creatures by Christopher Hart

How to Draw Cars and Trucks

by Michael Laplaca

How to Draw Dinosaurs by Michelle Roberts

How to Draw Dogs by Barbara Soloff Levy

How to Draw Flowers by Barbara Soloff Levy

How to Draw Incredible Dinosaurs by Kristen

McCurry

How to Draw Manga Action Figures by David

Antram

How to Draw Monsters in Simple Steps

by Jim McCarthy

I Can Draw Machines

Learn to Draw Pirates, Vikings & Ancient

Civilizations by Bob Berry

Ralph Masiello’s Bug Drawing Book

Field Guides

Birds of Minnesota by Stan Tekiela

Birds of Prey of Minnesota: Field Guide

by Stan Tekiela

Butterflies of the North Woods by Larry Weber

Critters of Minnesota Pocket Guide by Ann E.

McCarthy

Fish of Minnesota Field Guide by David Bosanko

Mammals of Minnesota Field Guide by Stan

Tekiela

Reptiles & Amphibians of Minnesota Field Guide

by Stan Tekiela

Rocks & Minerals by Bob Lynch and Dan Lynch

Spiders of the North Woods by Larry Weber

Trees of Minnesota Field Guide by Stan Tekiela

Wildflowers of Minnesota Field Guide by Stan

Tekiela

Geography, History and People

Ancient Egypt by Angela McDonald

Unwrap the mysteries of Ancient Egypt--from a day in

the town of Deir el-Medina to the process of

mummification-- with this exciting book full of

amazing images, fun quizzes, and incredible

information.

Ancient Greece by Philip Katsaros

This book brings the environment and events of the

ancient Greece to life using graphic novel form,

including paragraphs of historical narrative.

Bears Make Rock Soup by Lise Erdrich

A collection of stories inspired by paintings that depict

the special relationships between the Plains Indians and

such animals as bear, deer, moose, crows, and loons.

Buffalo Bird Girl by S. D. Nelson

Traces the childhood, friendships and dangers

experienced by Buffalo Bird Woman, a Hidatsa Indian

born in 1839, whose community along the Missouri

River in the Dakotas transitioned from hunting to

agriculture.

Castle: How it Works by David Macaulay

Macaulay takes readers on a tour of a medieval castle,

from the moat and portcullis to the great hall and the

dungeon.

Castles by Philip Steele

This children's history book has everything you need to

know about medieval castles, including knights,

jousting, sieges, drawbridges, and forts.

Explorers Who Got Lost by Diane Sansevere-

Dreher

What do Christopher Columbus, Ferdinand Magellan,

and Bartolomeau Dias have in common? They were all

explorers who got lost!

50 Things You Should Know About the Civil War

by John D. Wright

In 1860, the North and the South of the United States

were very different societies. The North had abolished

slavery in the early 19

century, while the South still

relied on slaves to work on its farms and plantations.

Gay & Lesbian History for Kids by Jerome Pohlen

This up-to-date history includes the landmark Supreme

Court decision making marriage equality the law of the

land. Twenty-one activities enliven the history and

demonstrate the spirited ways of the LGBT

community.

The Mishomis Book: the Voice of the Ojibway by

Edward Benton-Banai

This documents the history, traditions, and culture of

the Ojibway people.

Mummy Mysteries: Tales From North America by

Brenda Guiberson

Presents various accounts of mummies found

throughout North America and what these bodies

reveal about the times in which they lived.

Nelson Mandela by Kadir Nelson

Presents a biography of the former South African

president best known for his political activism and

fight to end apartheid.

Nowhere Else on Earth by Caitlyn Vernon

You don't have to live in the Great Bear Rainforest to

benefit from its existence, but after you read this book

you might want to visit this magnificent place.

The People Shall Continue by Simon J. Ortiz

A story of Indigenous peoples of the Americas,

specifically in the U.S., as they endeavor to live on

lands they have known to be their traditional

homelands from time immemorial.

Pirates by E.T. Fox

Meet swashbuckling pirates and learn about life out on

the high seas as you discover the truths behind the

myths with this exciting book full of amazing images,

fun quizzes, and incredible information.

Ryan Pitts by Michael Spradlin

The astonishing true story of U.S. Sergeant Ryan M.

Pitts who received the Medal of Honor for his

incredible acts of valor on the field of battle while

serving in Afghanistan. Also available:

Jack Montgomery

The Sacred Harvest: Ojibway Wild Rice Gathering

by Gordon Regguinti

Glen Jackson, Jr., an eleven-year-old Ojibway Indian

in northern Minnesota, goes with his father to harvest

wild rice, the sacred food of his people.

So You Want to be President? by Judith St. George

and David Small

This rip-roaring celebration of 41 Presidents shows us

the foibles & the quirks of thr men who have become

the U.S. President.

Stone Age by Klint Janulis

Go back to prehistoric times and learn how early

humans discovered fire, used stone to create tools,

fought to survive, and so much more with this exciting

book full of amazing images, fun quizzes, and

incredible information.

This Day in June by Gayle E. Pitman

A picture book illustrating a Pride parade. The end

matter serves as a primer on LGBT history and culture

and explains the references made in the story.

This Is Our Constitution by Khizr Khan

Our Founding Fathers created the U.S. Constitution

and Bill of Rights as a blueprint for American

government and the rights of American citizens. This

document is not merely a piece of parchment but a

living, breathing promise of our democratic values.

Weird But True! USA

It's weird. It's true. And now, it's red, white, and blue!

Explore the wonderfully wacky side of the United

States of America Weird But True! style. Also

available: Weird But True! Canada

Weird But True! Sports

Weird But True! Animals

Weird But True! Food

What’s Great About Minnesota? by Nadia Higgins

Find out the top ten sites to see or things to do in the

North Star State! Explore Minnesota's wooded

wilderness, 10,000 lakes, and rich history.

When I Was Eight by Christy Jordan-Fenton

This book chronicles the unbreakable spirit of an Inuit

girl attending an Arctic residential school. Also

available: Not My Girl

Where Is Antarctica? by Sarah Fabiny

Explore Antarctica--the coldest, driest, and windiest

continent on Earth--in this adventure-filled title.

Antarctica, the earth's southernmost continent, was

virtually untouched by humans until the nineteenth

century. Many famous explorers journeyed (and often

died) there in the hope of discovering a land that

always seemed out of reach.

Pets

Caring for Your Small Pets by David Alderton

A family guide to all aspects of caring for small pets,

including mice, rabbits, guinea pigs, gerbils and

hamsters.

Guinea Pig by Peter Gurney

All aspects of everyday care for guinea pigs are

covered in this guide that also offers many interesting

facts and anecdotes about this popular pet.

Hermit Crabs: Everything about Purchase, Care,

and Nutrition by Sue Fox

Hermit crabs are easy to care for and make interesting

pets. Here is information on popular species and advice

on keeping them in an optimal environment.

Poems & Laughter

Garfield by Jim Davis

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Hey There, Stink Bug by Leslie Bulion

Witty poems describe how insects capture prey, trick

predators, attract mates, and have survived for 400

million years.

Halloween Howlers: Frightfully Funny Knock-

Knock Jokes by Michael Teitelbaum

A collection of knock-knock jokes with a Halloween

theme.

It’s Raining Pigs & Noodles by Jack Prelutsky

Prelutsky and James Stevenson have whipped up a

storm of more than 100 hilarious poems and zany

drawings.

Jokiest Joking Knock-Knock Joke Book Ever

Written…No Joke! by Brian Boone

This outrageous book features hundreds of hilarious

knock-knock jokes for kids.

Joyful Noise by Paul Fleischman

A collection of poems describing the characteristics

and activities of a variety of insects.

Knock-Knock Jokes for Kids by Rob Elliott

An all-new collection of knock-knock jokes that will

have you rolling in the aisles.

Laugh Out Loud Awesome Jokes for Kids by Rob

Elliott

This is the best of the best joke book you have been

waiting for!

More Laugh Out Loud Jokes for Kids by Rob

Elliott

A brand new collection of hundreds of hilarious jokes

to share with friends and family!

A Pizza the Size of the Sun by Jack Prelutsky

Here is a wondrously tasty, and always funny,

collection of more than 100 poems for readers of every

age.

Spider-Man Presents the Marvel Joke Book

Welcome to the funniest variety show in the Marvel

Universe, hosted by none other than Spider-Man

himself! Laugh along with your favorite super heroes

as they tell one another zany joke after another.

The Ultimate Unicorn Joke Book

Collects jokes, riddles, and puns featuring unicorns.

Zoolairious Animal Jokes for Kids by Rob Elliott

Forget about chickens crossing roads. This is a

veritable joke jungle for young comedians everywhere.

Sports

Animooves by Jackie Demeri Costello

Yoga and creativity come to life in this user-friendly,

interactive book ideal for kids, families, and

classrooms.

Deer Hunting for Kids by Matt Chandler

Explores the sport of deer hunting, including its rich

history, specific gear, special techniques, safety

requirements, and conservation efforts.

Ice Fishing by Tina P. Schwartz

This handy guide introduces young readers to the

basics of ice fishing.

Remember My Name by Mo’Ne Davis

At the age of 13, Mo’Ne Davis became the first female

pitcher to win a game in the Little League World

Series. She was the first Little Leaguer to be featured

on the cover of Sports Illustrated in the magazine's

sixty-year history.

Snowboarding by Gillian Brown

Offers a brief overview that includes the history,

competitions, gear, and enthusiasm for the sport.

Starting Fishing by Fiona Patchett

This is a practical guide for young anglers. It’s packed

with simple steps, helpful advice and clear illustrations.

What Is the Stanley Cup? by Gail Herman

Out of the thirty-two pro hockey teams that compete,

only one can call itself the champion and proudly hoist

up the Stanley Cup--the oldest sports trophy in the

world! Learn more about one of the greatest traditions

in sports in this book.

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