Eva in the Band: A Branches Book (Owl Diaries #17)

Rebecca Elliott

Owl Diaries-2022-01-01

80 pages

When a band drops out of Battle of the Bands Eva and her friends decide to form a band of their own, and when a secret singer joins the chorus it really sounds good, but she flies away before anyone can identify her.

How to catch a reindeer

The Berenstain Bears And The Big Red Kite

Stan Berenstain

Western Pub-1992-01-01

32 pages

Brother and Sister Bear enter a homemade kite into the kite flying contest.

Owl Moon

Jane Yolen

Turtleback Books-2013-01-01

32 pages

For use in schools and libraries only. On a winter's night under a full moon, a father and daughter trek into the woods to see the Great Horned Owl.

A Mud Pie for Mother

Scott Beck

Dutton Juvenile-2003-03-31

32 pages

The creator of Pepito the Brave, that "genuine poster-bird for pluckiness"(Publishers Weekly), returns with another small but determined hero, Little Pig. It's Mother Pig's birthday, and her son has sneaked out of the pen to find a gift before she wakes up. Little Pig spies a great one-a pretty flower-but just as he is about to pluck it, a bee buzzes up and begs him not to. Little Pig cheerfully leaves the flower and searches for another gift, but each one he sees-fresh hay, shiny seeds, and even a lump of dirt-belongs to someone else in the farmyard. Little Pig's basket is empty, but his generous heart will lead him to the perfect present. Using few words and crayon-bright colors, Scott Beck has crafted another sweet, spare picture book for preschoolers.

Thomas the Tank Engine and the School Trip

Reverend Wilbert Vere Awdry

Perfection Learning-1993-09-01

47 pages

Illus. in full color. That cheeky blue engine refuses to be sidetracked from his goal of taking schoolchildren home after their visit to the train yard--despite a host of obstacles along the way.

Home Sweet Tree

Stan Berenstain,Jan Berenstain

Western Publishing Company, Inc.-1992-01-01

32 pages

Brother and Sister bear take on us a tour of the tree home they love.

In a People House

Dr. Seuss

Random House Books for Young Readers-1972-08-12

36 pages

When a spunky mouse invites a passing bird to see what's inside a People House, chaos ensues while beginning readers learn the names of 65 common household items—and that people are generally not pleased to find mice and birds in their houses! A super simple, delightfully silly introduction to objects around the home—from none other than Dr. Seuss!

Only You/Solo Tu

Rosemary Wells

Viking Books for Young Readers-2004-03-08

24 pages

En este cuento ilustrado para niños, Bebé Oso y su mamá hacen galletas juntos, juegan, bailan y leen cuentos en su silla favorita.

PP Firefighters to the Rescue -DWF Acct ONLY

Kersten Hamilton

Viking Books for Young Readers-2006-08-29

32 pages

Describes the work that firemen do and how they help keep the community safe.

Are We There, Yeti?

Ashlyn Anstee

Simon Schuster Books for Young Readers-2015-07-21

40 pages

When Bigfoot is driving the bus, a field trip can feel legendarily long…but the best surprise of all is yeti to come! When Yeti, the school bus driver, takes the class on a surprise trip, everyone wants to know: “Are we there, Yeti?” And when they finally arrive, a new adventure is in store! Told with simple text and delightful illustrations, Ashlyn Anstee’s debut picture book presents a fun, new take on a timeless question.

Charlotte's Web

E. B. White,Kate DiCamillo

HarperCollins-2020-01-01

192 pages

Sixty years ago, on October 15, 1952, E.B. White's Charlotte's Web was published. It's gone on to become one of the most beloved children's books of all time. To celebrate this milestone, the renowned Newbery Medalist Kate DiCamillo has written a heartfelt and poignant tribute to the book that is itself a beautiful translation of White's own view of the world—of the joy he took in the change of seasons, in farm life, in the miracles of life and death, and, in short, the glory of everything. We are proud to include Kate DiCamillo's foreword in the 60th anniversary editions of this cherished classic. Charlotte's Web is the story of a little girl named Fern who loved a little pig named Wilbur—and of Wilbur's dear friend Charlotte A. Cavatica, a beautiful large grey spider who lived with Wilbur in the barn. With the help of Templeton, the rat who never did anything for anybody unless there was something in it for him, and by a wonderfully clever plan of her own, Charlotte saved the life of Wilbur, who by this time had grown up to quite a pig. How all this comes about is Mr. White's story. It is a story of the magic of childhood on the farm. The thousands of children who loved Stuart Little, the heroic little city mouse, will be entranced with Charlotte the spider, Wilbur the pig, and Fern, the little girl who understood their language. The forty-seven black-and-white drawings by Garth Williams have all the wonderful detail and warmhearted appeal that children love in...

Snowball (The Puppy Place, #2)

Ellen Miles

Scholastic Paperbacks-2006-10-01

80 pages

Charles and Lizzie Peterson are very good with puppies. They want one of their own, but their mom isn't ready for them to have one full time. For now, they help take care of puppies that need to find a new home. They are a foster family for young dogs.

Biggie (The Puppy Place #60)

Ellen Miles

Scholastic Paperbacks-2021-03-02

96 pages

Welcome to the Puppy Place! Where every puppy finds a home. Charles and Lizzie Peterson love puppies. Their family fosters these young dogs, giving them love and proper care, until they can find the perfect forever home. After getting home from school, Lizzie is surprised to hear that her parents are fostering another yorkie puppy. After all, their last yorkie foster, Princess, was a little spoiled. But Biggie is Princess's total opposite: He's energetic and tenacious! Can Lizzie find this teeny puppy with a big heart a perfect home?

Scaredy Mouse

Alan Macdonald

Scholastic

The Missing Magic

Rebecca Elliott

Scholastic Inc.-2022-09-06

80 pages

Sparklegrove Forest has lost its magic and it’s up to Bo to find it in this early chapter book from the USA Today bestselling author of Owl Diaries! Pick a book. Grow a Reader! This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow! In the seventh book in the USA Today bestselling Unicorn Diaries series, unicorn Bo Tinseltail is excited to attend the Big Festival of Magic, a celebration where creatures use their magic to entertain everyone. But when all the magic mysteriously goes missing, Bo and friends must find a way to return the magic to the forest. Can the unicorns save the day without being able to use any magic? With full-color artwork throughout and plenty of smiles, your young reader won't be able to put this book down!

Bo and the Merbaby: A Branches Book (Unicorn Diaries #5)

Rebecca Elliott

Scholastic Inc.-2021-08-03

80 pages

Bo helps a mermaid in this magical early chapter book from the USA Today bestselling author of Owl Diaries! Pick a book. Grow a Reader! This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow! In the fifth book of USA Today bestselling author Rebecca Elliott's Unicorn Diaries series, unicorn Bo and friends set out to help a merbaby, who was born unable to swim on her own. On their journey to find a legendary demigod called The Golden Fish they meet a friendly werewolf and learn some cool new water tricks! And in the end, they learn that merbaby Flo is perfect just the way she is. With full-color artwork throughout and plenty of smiles, your young reader won't be able to put this book down!

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Old School (Book 10)

Jeff Kinney

Puffin-2017-01-26

240 pages

THE ONE WITH THE SCARY SCHOOL TRIP *The tenth laugh-out-loud, fully illustrated bestselling Wimpy Kid book!* Greg Heffley's parents are convinced life was better back in the old days. But Greg isn't convinced that a life without electronics, central heating and working plumbing sounds all that good. And so, despite his best efforts, he is sent off to Hardscrabble Farm to learn about hard work and the great outdoors. Will Greg be able to survive a week out in the wild? Or will his school trip be a complete DISASTER? ABOUT DIARY OF A WIMPY KID: · 50% words, 50% cartoons, 100% hilarious! · Hilarious stories that all readers can't wait to get their hands on · Laughter guaranteed · 200 million copies sold worldwide 'Kinney is right up there with J K Rowling as one of the bestselling children's authors on the planet' - Independent *Don't miss Diary of an Awesome Friendly Kid­­, to read Greg's best friend Rowley's side of the story!*

Hole in the Middle

Coco Simon

Simon Spotlight-2019-12-10

160 pages

Here's the latest fun, sweet series from the author of the Cupcake Diaries and Sprinkle Sundays series! Everything’s better with a donut. Lindsay Cooper is about to start middle school. In her free time, she works at her family’s restaurant, The Park View, handing out the world’s most delicious donuts at the Donut Dreams counter. Her grandmother started the counter as a way to send Lindsay’s dad to college, and Lindsay wants to use her job the same way—to make her dream of going to school far away from her small town a reality. Home feels different ever since Lindsay’s mom passed away two years ago. And not having her mom around to help her get through the start of middle school doesn’t help her “first day of school” angst. But with her cousins Kelsey and Molly by her side, not to mention her BFF Casey, Lindsay soon discovers family and friends go a long way towards filling any hole in your heart. And life can still be as fun as a pink donut with rainbow sprinkles!

Ghosts

Raina Telgemeier

Graphix-2016-09-13

256 pages

Catrina and her family are moving to the coast of Northern California because her little sister, Maya, is sick. Cat isn't happy about leaving her friends for Bahía de la Luna, but Maya has cystic fibrosis and will benefit from the cool, salty air that blows in from the sea. As the girls explore their new home, a neighbor lets them in on a secret: There are ghosts in Bahía de la Luna. Maya is determined to meet one, but Cat wants nothing to do with them. As the time of year when ghosts reunite with their loved ones approaches, Cat must figure out how to put aside her fears for her sister's sake -- and her own. Raina Telgemeier has masterfully created a moving and insightful story about the power of family and friendship, and how it gives us the courage to do what we never thought possible.

Bad Guys In Do You Think He Saurus

Bad Guys In Do You Think He Saurus

Aaron Blabey

Scholastic

How to Catch an Elf

Adam Wallace

Sourcebooks Wonderland-2016-10-04

32 pages

You've been waiting all year long, and now it's finally Christmas Eve! Is this the year you'll finally catch an elf? Start a new Christmas tradition with this hilarious children's book from the creators of the New York Times best-seller How to Catch a Leprechaun! "It's Christmas Eve! Hip hip, hooray! Yes, Santa's coming 'round. He's bringing toys to girls and boys in every house in town." "Some kids have tried to catch him, but Santa's fast, you see! So they've set their eyes on a smaller prize, and now they're after me!"

Karen's Roller Skates (Baby-sitters Little Sister Graphic Novel #2)

Ann M. Martin

Scholastic US-2020-07-07

144 pages

It's going to be a great weekend! Karen has new roller skates and is a very good skater. She's looking forward to trying some new tricks. But, oh no! Karen falls down and has to go to the hospital. Her wrist is broken! Karen is determined to get everyone she knows -- plus someone famous -- to sign her cast. It isn't going to be easy, but she won't give up until the job is done.

Howard B. Wigglebottom Learns to Listen

Howard Binkow

Thunderbolt Publishing-2006-04-01

32 pages

Imagine how much easier life would be if children listened better. Meet Howard B. Wigglebottom, a curious rabbit who just doesn't listen! This new illustrated book has been created to help children, ages 4-7, improve their listening skills and pay attention. Educators, parents, and children alike will laugh and learn as Howard B. Wigglebottom learns to listen.

Dog Man: Lord of the Fleas (Dog Man, #5)

Dav Pilkey

Graphix-2021-08-03

256 pages

The Supa Buddies convene to deal with some new villains in the fifth Dog Man book from worldwide bestselling author and artist Dav Pilkey. When a fresh bunch of baddies bust up the town, Dog Man is called into action -- and this time he isn't alone. With a cute kitten and a remarkable robot by his side, our heroes must save the day by joining forces with an unlikely ally: Petey, the World's Most Evil Cat. But can the villainous Petey avoid vengeance and venture into virtue? Dav Pilkey's wildly popular Dog Man series appeals to readers of all ages and explores universally positive themes, including empathy, kindness, persistence, and the importance of being true to one's self.

Henry and Mudge in the Sparkle Days

The Fifth Book of Their Adventures

Cynthia Rylant

Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books-1993-01-01

45 pages

For use in schools and libraries only. A series about an only child and his huge best friend, a mastiff named Mudge.

Old Hat New Hat

Stan Berenstain,Jan Berenstain

Random House Books for Young Readers-2011-02-09

48 pages

Illus. in full color. "Out shopping, the Bears look at frilly and silly hats, bumpy and lumpy ones. Offers slapstick humor and simple concepts of sizes and shape."--School Library Journal.

Junie B. Jones Is a Beauty Shop Guy (Junie B. Jones, #11)

Barbara Park

Scholastic-1998-01-01

80 pages

Junie B. knows what she wants to be when she grows up--a beauty shop guy. All she needs is a little practice and a few volunteers--like her bunny slippers, her dog, and even herself.

Henry and Mudge and the Funny Lunch (Henry and Mudge, #24)

Cynthia Rylant,Suçie Stevenson

Simon Spotlight-2004-04-01

40 pages

This year Henry and Mudge are out to make the best Mother's Day lunch ever. It has to be juicy, crunchy, and perfect for family sharing. When they select a gorgeous golden pineapple, the menu is shaping up to be anything but dull. Dad is helping them carve something almost too pretty to eat. So how will Henry ever stop Mudge from devouring the surprise before Mom sees it? Since its creation in 1987, the Henry and Mudge series has grown into one of the most beloved and acclaimed beginning-reading series ever. With more than two million copies sold, the American Library Association, the Library of Congress, Parents' Choice, The Horn Book Magazine, the International Reading Association, the American Booksellers Association, and most importantly, the thousands of children who belong to the Henry and Mudge fan club have recommended these wonderful books. Created by renowned Newbery Medalist Cynthia Rylant and acclaimed illustrator SuÇie Stevenson, the Henry and Mudge series is without a doubt a classic for all time. Jacket illustrations copyright © 2004 by Suçie Stevenson

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Penguin Adult HC/TR

Penguin Adult HC/TR-1999-09-01

32 pages

Wendell and Floyd can't seem to get to school on time. Wendell discovers a shortcut so secret that only he knows about it. Soon both boys are lost in a wild jungle full of quicksand, monkeys, and crocodiles! Who would have thought that getting to school could be such an adventure?

Old Elm Speaks: Tree Poems

Tree Poems

Kristine O'Connell George

Clarion Books-2007-03-12

48 pages

This tree across the stream is a trickier bridge than it might seem... The author of The Great From Race and Other Poems has created a collection of short poems that celebrate trees and the amazing variety of ways they touch our lives. Deceptively simple verses reveal what trees think about and what they say to one another, as well as how they look and all the things they do for us. Humor and an unerring ear for the sounds of language make these poems an irresistible read-aloud; the luminous oil paintings evoke a country setting and the children who enjoy it through the year.

The Great Smoky Mountains Salamander Ball

Lisa Hortsman

Great Smoky Mountains Association-1997-03-30

32 pages

Children will delight in this fantastic tale of a young girl's vacation in the Smoky Mountains. Wandering from her tent late one summer's night, Sara finds an invitation she just can't resist! She watches the grand ball from safely behind a tree until suddenly she is discovered. Author Lisa Horstman is the winner of the Dr.Seuss Picture Book Award for her first children's book Fast Friends. The Great Smoky Mountains Salamander Ball won the National Park Service First Place Award for Excellence.

Fireflies!

Story and Pictures

Julie Brinckloe

1985-01-01

32 pages

A young boy is proud of having caught a jar full of fireflies, which seems to him like owning a piece of moonlight, but as the light begins to dim he realizes he must set the insects free or they will die.

Catching the Moon: The Story of a Young Girl's Baseball Dream

The Story of a Young Girl's Baseball Dream

Crystal Hubbard

Lee & Low Books-2005-09-01

32 pages

If there was anything in the world better than playing baseball, Marcenia Lyle didn't know what it was. As a young girl in the 1930s, she chased down fly balls and stole bases, and dreamed of one day playing professional ball. With spirit, spunk, and a great passion for the sport, Marcenia struggled to overcome the objections of family, friends, and coaches, who felt a girl had no place in the field. When she finally won a position in a baseball summer camp sponsored by the St. Louis Cardinals, Marcenia was on her way to catching her dream. Full of warmth and youthful energy, Catching the Moon is the story of the girl who grew up to become the first woman to play for an all-male professional baseball team. Readers everywhere will be inspired by her courage to dream and determination to succeed.

Snowflake Bentley

Jacqueline Briggs Martin

HMH Books for Young Readers-2009-12-28

32 pages

Winner of the 1999 Caldecott Medal "Of all the forms of water the tiny six-pointed crystals of ice called snow are incomparably the most beautiful and varied." -- Wilson Bentley (1865-1931) From the time he was a small boy in Vermont, Wilson Bentley saw snowflakes as small miracles. And he determined that one day his camera would capture for others the wonder of the tiny crystal. Bentley's enthusiasm for photographing snowflakes was often misunderstood in his time, but his patience and determination revealed two important truths: no two snowflakes are alike; and each one is startlingly beautiful. His story is gracefully told and brought to life in lovely woodcuts, giving children insight into a soul who had not only a scientist's vision and perseverance but a clear passion for the wonders of nature. Snowflake Bentley won the 1999 Caldecott Medal.

Night Tree

Eve Bunting

HMH Books for Young Readers-1994-10-31

32 pages

By moonlight in the quiet forest, a young boy and his family decorate their favorite tree with popcorn, apples, tangerines, and sunflower-seed balls as a gift for the animals of the woods. “Sure to become a Christmas favorite, this beautifully illustrated story of a family’s unusual tradition brings to life the true spirit of Christmas.”--American Bookseller

Who's That Knocking on Christmas Eve?

Jan Brett

Scholastic-2003-01-01

32 pages

Library Lion

Michelle Knudsen

Candlewick-2009-06-25

48 pages

"A reminder that sometimes, there is a good reason to break the rules. . . .This winsome pairing of text and illustration is a natural for storytime." —School Library Journal(starred review) Miss Merriweather, the head librarian, is very particular about rules in the library. No running allowed. And you must be quiet. But when a lion comes to the library one day, no one is sure what to do. There aren't any rules about lions in the library. And, as it turns out, this lion seems very well suited to library visiting. His big feet are quiet on the library floor. He makes a comfy backrest for the children at story hour. And he never roars in the library, at least not anymore. But when something terrible happens, the lion quickly comes to the rescue in the only way he knows how. Michelle Knudsen's disarming story, illustrated by the matchless Kevin Hawkes in an expressive timeless style, will win over even the most ardent of rule keepers.

Akiak

A Tale From the Iditarod

Robert J. Blake

Puffin Books-2004-10-21

40 pages

When she hurts her paw on the fourth day of the race, Akiak can no longer compete in the Iditarod—the famed dogsledding race through 1,151 miles of Alaskan terrain. Her musher has no choice but to leave her behind. The rules say once a dog is dropped from the race, it may not rejoin the team. But ten-year-old lead dog Akiak doesn't know the rules, and nothing will stop her from catching up to her team. Akiak has never won the race before. Will she be able to help her team win this time?

Snow Day!

Lester L. Laminack

Peachtree Publishing Company-2010-10-01

32 pages

Everyone loves a snow day! Award-winning author Lester Laminack provides a clever take on a familiar childhood wish. An unexpected twist is sure to surprise and delight young readers. When the weatherman predicts a big snowfall, it's hard not to imagine the fun-filled adventures of an unscheduled school holiday! You can build snowmen, go sledding, have snowball fights--the possibilities are endless. Except when the family wakes up that next morning, they find no snow! School is happening, and all their dreams of a winter wonderland are gone. But as the family piles into the car to head to school, an unexpected twist reveals who wanted the snow day most of all. Adam Gustavson's expressive illustrations comically capture the excitement of pure possibility in author Lester Laminack's thoroughly original tale.

Alexander, Who Used to Be Rich Last Sunday

Judith Viorst,Ray Cruz

Atheneum Books for Young Readers-1987-08-30

32 pages

Last Sunday, Alexander's grandparents gave him a dollar -- and he was rich. There were so many things that he could do with all of that money! He could buy as much gum as he wanted, or even a walkie-talkie, if he saved enough. But somehow the money began to disappear... Readers of all ages will be delighted by this attractive new edition of Judith Viorst's beloved picture book.

Somebody Loves You, Mr. Hatch

Eileen Spinelli

Aladdin Paperbacks-1996-01-01

32 pages

An anonymous valentine changes the life of the unsociable Mr. Hatch, turning him into a laughing friend who helps and appreciates all his neighbours.

Salt in His Shoes: Michael Jordan in Pursuit of a Dream

Michael Jordan in Pursuit of a Dream

Deloris Jordan,Roslyn M. Jordan

Simon Schuster Books for Young Readers-2003-11-01

32 pages

Michael Jordan. The mere mention of the name conjures up visions of basketball played at its absolute best. But as a child, Michael almost gave up on his hoop dreams, all because he feared he'd never grow tall enough to play the game that would one day make him famous. That's when his mother and father stepped in and shared the invaluable lesson of what really goes into the making of a champion -- patience, determination, and hard work. Deloris Jordan, mother of the basketball phenomenon, teams up with his sister Roslyn to tell this heartwarming and inspirational story that only the members of the Jordan family could tell. It's a tale about faith and hope and how any family working together can help a child make his or her dreams come true.

Spiders with CD

Gail Gibbons

Live Oak Media (NY)-1999-03-01

The physical characteristics, behavior and habitats of different kinds.

Santa's Underwear

Marty Rhodes Figley

Scholastic, Inc.-2018-01-01

It's Christmas Eve and Santa is busy getting gussied up for the big night. But when he goes to put on his warm, cozy (holey, ragged) Christmas underwear, they're nowhere to be found! With undies for every occassion, he tries on the rest of his collection. But nothing is quite right. Just when he's about to give up he find a surprise from his considerate team of reindeer. Ho, ho, ho, Merry Christmas!

Turk and Runt: A Thanksgiving Comedy

A Thanksgiving Comedy

Lisa Wheeler

Atheneum Books for Young Readers-2005-10-01

32 pages

Turk's parents are proud of him, the biggest, strongest, most graceful bird at Wishbone Farm. "He's a dancer," says his mother. "He's an athlete," says his father. "He's a goner," says his little brother, Runt. But no one ever listens to Runt -- even after people with seasonal plans and roasting pans begin showing up at Wishbone Farm, or even after the juiciest turkeys are chosen, one by one. "Chosen for what?" Turk asks. No one wants to hear Runt's answer. But you will laugh at what he has to do to get his family's attention. They are, after all, turkeys.

Crankenstein

Crankenstein

Samantha Berger

Bücher-2014-01-01

BEWARE OF CRANKENSTEIN! Who is Crankenstein? HE IS A MONSTER OF GRUMPINESS THAT NO ONE CAN DESTROY!MEHHRRRR!!! HE'S ALIVE! He may look like any ordinary boy, but when faced with a rainy day, a melting popsicle, or an early bedtime, one little boy transforms into a mumbling, grumbling Crankenstein! When Crankenstein meets his match in a fellow Crankenstein, the results could be catastrophic-or they could be just what he needs to brighten his day!

September 12th: We Knew Everything Would Be All Right

First Grade Students of H. Byron Masterson Elementary

Tangerine Press-2002-09-01

32 pages

Heartfelt and touching book by 1st graders at Masterson Elementary School in Kennet, Missouri, about the day after the tragic events of September 11th. These students were given a commemorative Sept. On September 11th horrific events occurred, yet through the simple text and vibrant art of first graders, we are reminded that the world continued the next day. On each page, children experience the comforts of ordinary routines, such as their teacher reading books to them, having homework and recess, and knowing that 2 + 2 still equals 4. This is a poignant message of hope that reassures us all that even after bad things happen, tomorrow always brings a new day.

Edward the Emu

Sheena Knowles

HarperCollins-1998-05-31

32 pages

Edward the emu was sick of the zoo, There was nowhere to go, there was nothing to do, And compared to the seals that lived right next door, Well being an emu was frankly a bore. Tired of his life as an emu, Edward decides to try being something else for a change. He tries swimming with the seals. He spends a day lounging with the lions. He even does a stint slithering with the snakes. But Edward soon discovers that being an emu may be the best thing after all. And so he returns to his pen, only to find a big surprise awaiting him. . . . Edward is tired of being an emu, so he decides to try being something else for a change. First he spends some time swimming with the seals. Next, he lounges with the lions. He even slithers with the snakes. But Edward soon discovers that being an emu may not be so bad after all. So he heads back to his pen, only to find a big surprise awaiting him . . .Sheena Knowles' upbeat, rhyming text and Rod Clement's deliciously droll illustrations are sure to make readers laugh out loud in this whimsical picture book by the creators of Edwina the Emu."If you buy one book...for sheer fun, there's no question it should be this one." San Diego Union Tribune

Those Shoes

Maribeth Boelts

Scholastic Book Services-2007-01-01

31 pages

The Invisible Boy

Trudy Ludwig

Knopf Books for Young Readers-2013-10-08

40 pages

A simple act of kindness can transform an invisible boy into a friend... Meet Brian, the invisible boy. Nobody ever seems to notice him or think to include him in their group, game, or birthday party . . . until, that is, a new kid comes to class. When Justin, the new boy, arrives, Brian is the first to make him feel welcome. And when Brian and Justin team up to work on a class project together, Brian finds a way to shine. From esteemed author and speaker Trudy Ludwig and acclaimed illustrator Patrice Barton, this gentle story shows how small acts of kindness can help children feel included and allow them to flourish. Any parent, teacher, or counselor looking for material that sensitively addresses the needs of quieter children will find The Invisible Boy a valuable and important resource. Includes backmatter with discussion questions and resources for further reading.

Stellaluna

N.B. Herbert

Scholastic-1999-02-01

46 pages

Stellaluna is the tender story of a lost young bat who finally finds her way safely home to her mother and friends. This award-winning book by Janell Cannon has sold over 500,000 copies and was on the bestseller list for more than two years.

I Need My Monster

Amanda Noll

Flashlight Press-2009-04-01

32 pages

A unique monster-under-the-bed story with the perfect balance of giggles and shivers, this picture book relies on the power of humor over fear, appeals to a child’s love for creatures both alarming and absurd, and glorifies the scope of a child’s imagination. One night, when Ethan checks under his bed for his monster, Gabe, he finds a note from him instead: "Gone fishing. Back in a week." Ethan knows that without Gabe’s familiar nightly scares he doesn't stand a chance of getting to sleep, so Ethan interviews potential substitutes to see if they've got the right equipment for the job—pointy teeth, sharp claws, and a long tail—but none of them proves scary enough for Ethan. When Gabe returns sooner than expected from his fishing trip, Ethan is thrilled. It turns out that Gabe didn't enjoy fishing because the fish scared too easily.

The Last Kids on Earth and the Zombie Parade

Max Brallier

Viking Books for Young Readers-2016-09-06

304 pages

A Netflix Original series! TheNew York Times and USA Todaybestelling series, with over three million copies in print! "Terrifyingly fun! Delivers big thrills and even bigger laughs."--Jeff Kinney, author of the #1New York TimesbestsellerDiary of a Wimpy Kid The zombies are disappearing. This might seem like a good thing, since zombies eat your brains, but normal human kid Jack Sullivan is suspicious. He keeps hearing an eerie shrieking noise that seems to be almost summoning the zombies—but to where, and for what (probably) foul purpose? Jack, his three best friends (maybe the only people left on Earth), and their pet monster Rover need to get to the bottom of this. Along the way they encounter a lot more than they bargained for, including a giant Wormungulous, a pizza parlor monster hangout, an ancient evil who destroys worlds, and a stereo system that is totally the bomb. Can Jack figure out why the zombies are vanishing . . . before he and his friends are next?

My Humongous Hamster

Lorna Freytag

Henry Holt and Co. (BYR)-2014-02-11

32 pages

Whether taking a spin on the Ferris wheel, stopping a burglary in progress, napping at the foot of a mountain, or gazing longingly off into a sunset, Humongous Hamster is a hero every kid will adore. He eats trees like broccoli, gives kids a ride to the park, and scares the neighbor’s cat. He is so silly that he's completely irresistible. In the end, though, he misses his human friend. So he will return to normal hamster size . . . until the next time he's humongously hungry!

So Jelly!

Coco Simon

Simon Spotlight-2019-12-10

160 pages

Kelsey learns to deal with jealousy in this second delicious book in the Donut Dreams series from the author of the Cupcake Diaries and Sprinkle Sundays series! Everything’s better with a donut. Happy-go-lucky Kelsey hasn’t been so happy-go-lucky lately. She’s starting to feel pretty jealous of her cousin Lindsay and all the extra time Lindsay is spending with her aunt, who just happens to be Kelsey’s mom. The worst part is it seems like Kelsey’s mom wants to spend time with Lindsay instead of her! But once Kelsey adds a pinch of patience to the batter, and Lindsay stirs in her own special brand of silly fun to the mix, Kelsey realizes she’s come up with the perfect recipe for spending time with her cousin and her mom. Kelsey discovers that the love she and her family have for one another is like a box of donuts—there’s always enough to share!

What If You Had T. Rex Teeth?: And Other Dinosaur Parts

And Other Dinosaur Parts

Sandra Markle

Scholastic Inc.-2018-12-26

32 pages

What if you woke up one morning and you had sprouted a dinosaur body part overnight? What If You Had T. rex Teeth? -- the next imaginative book in the What If You Had series -- explores what would happen if you looked in the mirror and saw that you had become part dino! From a Velociraptor's sharp sickle-tipped toes to a T. rex's giant curved teeth, and from the body armor of an Ankylosaurus to the long neck of a Brachiosaurus -- discover what it would be like if you had one of these wild dinosaur parts! Readers will also learn what makes a dinosaur a dinosaur and why they aren't still around today.

What If You Had Animal Hair?

Sandra Markle

Scholastic Paperbacks-2014-01-07

32 pages

If you could have any animal's hair, whose would you choose?If you had a polar bear's double coat, you would never have to wear a hat when playing in the snow. If you had reindeer hair, it could help you stay afloat in water. And if you had a porcupine's hair, no bully would ever bother you again! WHAT IF YOU HAD ANIMAL HAIR? is a follow-up to the adorable WHAT IF YOU HAD ANIMAL TEETH? Each spread will feature a photographic image of the animal and its hair on the left and an illustration of a child with that animal's hair on the right. As in ANIMAL TEETH, the illustrations will be humorous and will accompany informative text.

Tarantula vs. Scorpion

Jerry Pallotta

Scolastic, Inc-2012-01-01

32 pages

I wrote all these "Who Would Win?" books for boys who don't like to read. Of all the creatures I researched, the scorpion is my favorite. He has claws, he has a stinger tail with poison, he has pincers in his mouth and when he catches something he pukes on it. Wow!

Who Would Win? Jaguar vs. Skunk

Who Would Win? Jaguar Vs. Skunk

Jerry Pallotta

Scholastic-2017-01-01

28 pages

Who Would Win? Alligator vs Python

Jerry Pallotta

Scholastic-2014-01-01

32 pages

What if an alligator picked a fight with a python? Who do you think would win? This nonfiction reader compares and contrasts two ferocious reptiles. Readers will learn about each animal''s anatomy, behavior, and more. Then compare and contrast the battling pair before finally discovering the winner!This nonfiction series is full of facts, photos, and realistic illustrations, and it includes a range of mammals, sea creatures, insects, and dinosaurs to satisfy all kinds of animal fans.

DK Readers L3: Star Wars: The Story of Darth Vader

Discover the Secrets from Darth Vader's Past!

Catherine Saunders,Tori Kosara

DK Children-2008-02-18

48 pages

This reading book for kids covers all the information that you could ever want to know about Anakin Skywalker and his transition to the evil Darth Vader! Come to the Dark Side. If your child is Star Wars mad and a raging fan of this infamous villain, this is the Darth Vader book that will crush all others. It has tons of info, fun facts, pictures from the movies, blurbs, and even a super fun quiz. With a fresh new look and added content,DK Reader Level 3: Star Wars: The Story of Darth Vaderfollows the life of one of the greatest movie villains as he rises to power. With loads of pictures from the movies, this reading book for kids is a real delight for young Star Wars fans. Guaranteed to engage kids as they learn to read on their own, it contains great vocabulary building words throughout. Level 3 is for children starting to read on their own. The stories are exciting and captivating in order to develop the child's own desire to read. More text and more complex sentence structure are presented, with information spreads to help develop the reader's general knowledge. The choice of subject widens to match the broadening of children's experiences and interests. Follow, Discover, Uncover & Learn! Follow Anakin Skywalker as he races, fights, and flies across the galaxy - and learn what leads him to betray his friends and become a Sith! Uncover the mystery behind Darth Vader's evil helmet and discover the story of a talented young Jedi who turns to the Dark Side. The ultim...

Green Eggs and Ham

Dr. Seuss

Random House Books for Young Readers-2014-02-11

72 pages

This Dr. Seuss classic starring Sam-I-Am will have readers of all ages craving Green Eggs and Ham! The peel-off 60th Anniversary Sticker on the front cover makes it a perfect gift! And don’t miss the new series adaption ofGreen Eggs and Hamnow available on Netflix – featuring the voice talents of Michael Douglas, Diane Keaton, Daveed Diggs, and more! “Do you like green eggs and ham?” asks Sam-I-am in this Beginner Book by Dr. Seuss. In a house or with a mouse? In a boat or with a goat? On a train or in a tree? Sam keeps asking persistently. With unmistakable characters and signature rhymes, Dr. Seuss’s beloved favorite has cemented its place as a children’s classic. In this most famous of cumulative tales, the list of places to enjoy green eggs and ham, and friends to enjoy them with, gets longer and longer. Follow Sam-I-am as he insists that this unusual treat is indeed a delectable snack to be savored everywhere and in every way. Originally created by Dr. Seuss, Beginner Books encourage children to read all by themselves, with simple words and illustrations that give clues to their meaning. "Pretty much all the stuff you need to know is in Dr. Seuss." —President Barack Obama

Cabin Fever (Diary of a Wimpy Kid, #6)

Cabin Fever (diary Of A Wimpy Kid #6 Export Edition)

Jeff Kinney

Amulet Books-2011-01-01

217 pages

Greg Heffley is in big trouble. School property has been damaged, and Greg is the prime suspect. But the crazy thing is, he's innocent. Or at least sort of. The authorities are closing in, but when a surprise blizzard hits, the Heffley family is trapped indoors. Greg knows that when the snow melts he's going to have to face the music, but could any punishment be worse than being stuck inside with your family for the holidays?

Frindle

Andrew Clements

Listening Library-1998-09-30

112 pages

1 hour, 39 minutes 2 cassettes Performed by John Fleming Nicholas Allen is not a troublemaker -- he's just creative. When he decides to liven things up in Mrs. Granger's fifth grade language arts class, he comes up with the greatest plan yet. He invents a new word for a pen -- frindle.It doesn't take long for frindle to take root and soon the excitement spreads beyond the school and town and unleashes a series of events that rapidly spins out of control.

The Borrowers Aloft, Volume 4: Plus the Short Tale Poor Stainless

Plus the short tale Poor Stainless

Mary Norton

Houghton Mifflin-2003-04-01

224 pages

Pod, Homily, and Arrietty Clock's huge adventures have been thrilling children young and old for fifty years--and their appeal is as strong as ever in The Borrowers Aloft. The original beloved interior illustrations by Beth and Joe Krush have been retained, capturing these little people with a larger-than-life appeal.

The Borrowers Afield (The Borrowers #2)

Mary Norton

HMH Books for Young Readers-2003-04-01

224 pages

Driven out of their cozy house by the rat catcher, the Borrowers find themselves homeless. Worse, they are lost and alone in a frightening new world: the outdoors. Nearly everything outside -- cows, moths, field mice, cold weather -- is a life-threatening danger for the Borrowers. But as they bravely journey across country in search of a new home and learn how to survive in the wild, Pod, Homily, and their daughter, Arrietty, discover that the world beyond their old home has more joy, drama, and people than they'd ever imagined.

Island of the Blue Dolphins (Island of the Blue Dolphins, #1)

Island Of The Blue Dolphins

Scott O'Dell

HMH Books for Young Readers-2010-02-08

192 pages

Far off the coast of California looms a harsh rock known as the island of San Nicolas. Dolphins flash in the blue waters around it, sea otter play in the vast kelp beds, and sea elephants loll on the stony beaches. Here, in the early 1800s, according to history, an Indian girl spent eighteen years alone, and this beautifully written novel is her story. It is a romantic adventure filled with drama and heartache, for not only was mere subsistence on so desolate a spot a near miracle, but Karana had to contend with the ferocious pack of wild dogs that had killed her younger brother, constantly guard against the Aleutian sea otter hunters, and maintain a precarious food supply. More than this, it is an adventure of the spirit that will haunt the reader long after the book has been put down. Karana's quiet courage, her Indian self-reliance and acceptance of fate, transform what to many would have been a devastating ordeal into an uplifting experience. From loneliness and terror come strength and serenity in this Newbery Medal-winning classic.

The Magician's Nephew (The Chronicles of Narnia #1)

C. S. Lewis

Arcturus-2017-01-01

239 pages

The secret passage to the house next door leads to a fascinating adventure NARNIA...where the woods are thick and cold, where Talking Beasts are called to life...a new world where the adventure begins. Digory and Polly meet and become friends one cold, wet summer in London. Their lives burst into adventure when Digory's Uncle Andrew, who thinks he is a magician, sends them hurtling to...somewhere else. They find their way to Narnia, newborn from the Lion's song, and encounter the evil sorceress Jadis before they finally return home.

Ghosts Don't Ride Wild Horses (The Adventures of the Bailey School Kids, #44)

Debbie Dadey,John Steven Gurney,Marcia Thornton Jones

Scholastic Paperbacks-2002-02-01

80 pages

There are some pretty weird grown-ups living in Bailey City. But could the mysterious man that the kids meet on a class trip really be the ghost of Coyote Pete, the toughest cowboy in the Wild West Mrs. Jeepers' class is taking a trip to a pretend pioneer settlement in the wild wild west. But this settlement looks more like a ghost town. When a pale old cowboy shows up, the kids think he may be the ghost of an old bandit out for revenge.

Genies Don't Ride Bicycles

Debbie Dadey,Marcia Thornton Jones

Perfection Learning-1994-05-01

69 pages

When the Bailey School kids find an old bottle and open its stopper their wishes start to come true, and they wonder if the new man in town might just be a genie.

The Wide Window (A Series of Unfortunate Events, #3)

Lemony Snicket

Egmont Books (UK)-2009-12-01

214 pages

M. Poe confie les enfants à leur tante Joséphine, passionnée de grammaire. Joséphine tombe très vite sous le charme d'un certain capitaine Sham... et disparaît bientôt, laissant derrière elle une lettre d'adieu pleine de fautes de français : étrange pour une personne douée en orthographe...

The Reptile Room (A Series of Unfortunate Events, #2)

Lemony Snicket

Scholastic, Inc.-2000-01-01

192 pages

Beste lezer, Laat je niet misleiden door het vrolijke begin van dit boek, want wie de Baudelaires kent, weet dat alles altijd een akelige wending krijgt. Deze keer krijgen ze te maken met de Ongelooflijk Dodelijke Gifadder, een walgelijke walm, een leeslamp, een vlijmscherp mes en een persoon die ze hadden gehoopt nooit meer te zien. Ik moet deze tragedie opschrijven, maar jij mag dit boek natuurlijk best terugzetten op de plank en iets vrolijkers uitkiezen. Lemony Snicket

Rascal

a memoir of a better era

Sterling North

Scholastic-1991-01-01

189 pages

The author recalls his carefree life in a small midwestern town at the close of World War I, and his adventures with his pet raccoon, Rascal.

The Wizard of Oz

The Wizard Of Oz

L. Frank Baum

words & pictures-2017-10-19

64 pages

Dorothy lives on a farm in Kansas with her aunt and uncle and her little dog Toto. Suddenly, a violent storm transports Dorothy to the land of Oz. Her only means of getting home is to follow the famous yellow brick road to meet with the famous wizard. Along the way, she makes new friends and encounters both good fortune and danger. The original book was first published in 1900, and this edition has a text specially adapted for younger readers, losing none of the excitement and drama. Oliver Latyk's stylish illustrations in yellows, blues and greens evoke a stunning fantasy landscape and loveable new impressions of the famous characters, such as the Tin Man and the Lion. The die-cut illustrations add an extra dimension which makes this a highly collectible edition for lovers of beautiful children's books.

Hubie Cool: Vampire Hunter

Vampire Hunter

Mike Thaler

Scholastic Inc.-2018-01-01

64 pages

"This edition is available for distribution only through the school market."--Page [4] of cover.

The Best School Year Ever

Barbara Robinson

HarperCollins-1997-08-30

176 pages

The Worst Kids in the History of the World! When anything goes wrong at Woodrow Wilson Elementary School, from the hexing of Bus Six to the mysterious disappearance of the kindergarten gerbil, it's sure to have a Herdman behind it. The Herdmans are more than famous -- they're outlaws. They smoke cigars, lie, and set fire to things, and that's only when they bother to come to school! Then a school project forces the students to think of compliments for all their classmates -- including the Herdmans. Is it possible that behind their outrageous pranks there may be something good about this crazy clan after all?

Stuart Little

E.B. White

Scholastic, Inc.-1987-01-01

144 pages

Stuart Little's family love him dearly although he's a very unusual baby. He doesn't look anything like his mother or father or his brother, George. In fact, Stuart looks very much like a very tiny mouse! A funny and special story by the author of Charlotte's Web. (back cover)

May Bird, Warrior Princess (May Bird, #3)

Book Three

Jodi Lynn Anderson

Aladdin-2008-08-26

256 pages

At Hog Wallow Middle School, May Ellen Bird was always slightly invisible. Then she went on a long trip to the land of the dead, where ghost towns glowed blue in the dark dusk and spooky specters dwelled in cities on the Dead Sea. Back on Earth at last, May and her hairless cat, Somber Kitty, are now famous, their faces plastered across souvenirs and sportswear that read "May Bird Went to the Land of the Dead and All She Brought Me Was This Lousy T-Shirt." But, finally in the spotlight, May feels more than ever that she doesn't belong. Every night she sits by her bedroom window, gazing at the sky and dreaming of another place, wishing -- despite herself -- to be back among the ghosts. And then one night she gets her heart's desire in a way she would never have wished for. Only the Ever After isn't anything like the world May left behind three years ago. The spirits have vanished, and the towns -- once full of every manner of things that go bump in the night -- are deserted. Evil Bo Cleevil has made the Ever After as cold as his own frigid soul, and put up a bunch of tacky malls to boot. Now, with her friends missing and enemies all around her, May must find her way to the edge of the universe, where night swallows the stars, where allies are few and often have bad breath, where endings can also be beginnings, and where the truest hero lurks in the unlikeliest of souls. But Bo Cleevil's got one last trick up his sleeve -- one that no one on Earth is ready for. With ...

Beyond the Kingdoms (The Land of Stories, #4)

The Land of Stories

Chris Colfer

Little, Brown Books for Young Readers-2015-07-07

422 pages

Fairy tales are just the beginning. The Masked Man is on the loose in the Land of Stories, and it's up to Alex and Conner Bailey to stop him...except Alex has been thrown off the Fairy Council, and no one will believe they're in danger. With only the help of the ragtag group of Goldilocks, Jack, Red Riding Hood, and Mother Goose and her gander, Lester, the Bailey twins discover the Masked Man's secret scheme: He possesses a powerful magic potion that turns every book it touches into a portal, and he is recruiting an army of literature's greatest villains! So begins a race through the magical Land of Oz, the fantastical world of Neverland, the madness of Wonderland, and beyond. Can Alex and Conner catch up to the Masked Man, or will they be one step behind until it's too late? Fairy tales and classic stories collide in the fourth adventure in the bestselling Land of Stories series as the twins travel beyond the kingdoms!

We Hold These Truths

Andrew Clements

Atheneum Books for Young Readers-2014-11-11

288 pages

From the author of Frindle, Ben and his friends have just three days left to save their school or it will be bulldozed before their very eyes. The conclusion to Andrew Clements’s dynamic Keepers of the School series! The Keepers of the School—known to their friends as Ben, Jill, and Robert—have one last chance to save their school before it’s torn down to make room for a seaside amusement park. But their nemeses, Janitors Lyman and Wally, are just as determined to keep the kids out of the way and the demolition on schedule. One way or the other, this battle is about to come to a head. When all is said and done, will the school still be standing? Or will everything the Keepers have fought for be destroyed?

In Harm's Way

Andrew Clements

Atheneum Books for Young Readers-2014-05-06

240 pages

The threat to the Keepers doubles in the fourth Keepers of the School adventure from Andrew Clements, the master of the school story. Benjamin Pratt and his friends Jill and Robert are determined to save their school from destruction! But just when it seems they’ve finally gotten the upper hand over that awful Janitor Lyman, they’re caught completely off guard by his next move: Lyman has called in reinforcements, and suddenly Benjamin, Jill, and Robert find themselves dodging not one evil janitor, but two. That’s right: Lyman’s got himself a partner. And it quickly becomes clear that Wally, the new guy, is even more corrupt and menacing than Lyman. Luckily, Ben’s team has been growing, too. Plus, thanks to the latest safeguard, they also have a secret fund of millions of dollars. But all the money in Massachusetts isn’t enough to stop Lyman and Wally, not when they’ve come this far, and not when they are just about to put the most harmful part of their plan into play. Could the next safeguard give the Keepers what they need—or has their battle to save the school already been sunk?

The Dog Who Thought He Was Santa

Bill Wallace

Scholastic-2007-01-01

184 pages

Fallen in Fredericksburg (Ghosts of War, #4)

Steve Watkins

Scholastic Paperbacks-2016-03-29

208 pages

After three ghosts, it looks like things might be going back to normal for Anderson and his friends Greg and Julie. It's been a while since any ghosts have shown up, and the most annoying things lately are the loud barking dogs at the Dogs and Suds pet-grooming shop next door to the Kitchen Sink. They've been barking nonstop for days, and it's making band practice impossible. But maybe the dogs know something the friends don't . . . Because suddenly a ghost does appear! From what Anderson can tell, it looks like the ghost is a teenage Union soldier from the Civil War, and he looks terrifying. But this ghost is different from the others: He's demanding to know what happened to his brother, who was also enlisted in the Union army. It's a mystery that's over a hundred and fifty years old, and there are very few clues. What will happen to Anderson, Greg, and Julie if they can't solve this one in time?

Ramona Quimby, Age 8

Beverly Cleary

Listening Library-1989-09-01

208 pages

Read by Stockard Channing Two cassettes / 2 hours 5 minutes Mr. Quinby's going to college, Mrs. Quinby's going to work. Now that Ramona is eight, she can go to a new school with a new teacher and ride the bus all by herself. But after school she has to stay with Grandmother Kemp and be nice to that bratty little Willa Jean until Beezus--who's tempermental enough to ruin anyone's day--comes to take her home. Life isn't as easy for Ramona as it used to be. All the Quimbys have to adjust, and Ramona gets her chance to prove that she's "big enough for her family to depend on."

Ramona the Pest

Beverly Cleary

Listening Library-1991-05-31

240 pages

2 hours, 27 minutes 2 cassettes Performance by Stockard Channing Ramona's big day has finally arrived! This is the day she starts kindergarten. But, she certainly proves she can be the peskiest kindergartener ever. When things get out of hand it's almost enough to make her the world's first kindergarten drop-out!

MNIA LEWIS AND CLARK

Penguin Adult HC/TR

Penguin Adult HC/TR-2000-09-01

170 pages

In Kathryn Lasky's first book for the My Name Is America line, the acclaimed author tells the story of the Lewis and Clark expedition through the eyes of fictional, fourteen-year-old Augustus Pelletier. Eager to strike out on his own, Gus joins Lewis and Clark's Corps of Discovery on their journey from Missouri to the Pacific Ocean as the youngest member of the trip.

Scat

Carl Hiaasen

Ember-2010-04-27

400 pages

From Newbery Honoree Carl Hiaasen comes thisNew York Timesbestseller set in Florida's Everglades in which an eccentric eco-avenger, a stuffed rat named Chelsea, a wannabe Texas oilman, a singing substitute teacher, and a ticked-off panther can’t stop two kids on a mission to find their missing teacher! Bunny Starch, the most feared biology teacher ever, is missing. She disappeared after a school field trip to Black Vine Swamp. And, to be honest, the kids in her class are relieved. But when the principal tries to tell the students that Mrs. Starch has been called away on a "family emergency," Nick and Marta just don't buy it. No, they figure the class delinquent, Smoke, has something to do with her disappearance. And he does! But not in the way they think. There's a lot more going on in Black Vine Swamp than any one player in this twisted tale can see. It’s all about to hit the fan, and when it does, the bad guys better scat. “Ingenious . . .Scatwon’t disappoint Hiaasenphiles of any age.” —The New York Times “Woohoo! It’s time for another trip to Florida—screwy, gorgeous Florida, with its swamps and scammers and strange creatures (two- and four-legged). Our guide, of course, is Carl Hiaasen.” —DenverPost.com

Doll Bones

Holly Black

Scholastic Inc.-2014-09-01

244 pages

My name is Eleanor Kerchner. You can call me the Queen. I died in 1895. Now it's time to play. A chilling ghost story by the bestselling author of The Spiderwick Chronicles, Holly Black. Recipient of a Newbery Honor Award. An ALA Notable Book. A Kirkus Reviews Best Book. A School Library Journal Best Book. A Booklist Editor's Choice Books for Youth. A Publishers Weekly Best Children's Book. A 2013 Goodreads Choice award nominee. A People Magazine 'Best New Kids Book'.

Runaway Ralph

Beverly Cleary

Listening Library-1995-08-31

224 pages

Read by William Roberts 2 cassettes / 2 hours 35 mins. Even mice get away from their pestering siblings. Ralph is no different. And he sure has had it with his mother telling him what to do all the time. But is he prepared for the vast and scary world he'll find once he takes to the road on his motorcycle?

Ralph S. Mouse

Beverly Cleary

Listening Library-1995-08-31

192 pages

Read by William Roberts Two cassettes / 2 hours 4 mins. The world's smartest mouse is back...and he's going to school! When Ralph learns that his old friend Matt, the bellhop at the Mountain View Inn, is going to lost his job beacuse of mice in the hotel, Ralph gets the houcekeeper's son to take him to school with him. Ralph the mouse causes quite a sensation in the classroom--and gets quite an education himself.

Captain Underpants and the Revolting Revenge of the Radioactive Robo-boxers

2014-01-01

223 pages

After his time-traveling deeds cause the destruction of the world by preventing Harold and George from creating Captain Underpants, Tippy Tinkletrousers tries to use his time machine to correct the situation, but it proves to be difficult to fix -- Publisher.

Sounder

William H. Armstrong

HarperCollins-1972-04-05

128 pages

The Newbery Medal–winning classic novel about the courage and faith—and the love of a dog—that give a family strength in the face of inhumanity.This middle grade novel is an excellent choice for tween readers in grades 5 to 6, especially during homeschooling. It’s a fun way to keep your child entertained and engaged while not in the classroom. The boy knows that times are tough for his family. Every night, his father goes out hunting with their great coon dog, Sounder, to try to put food on the table. But even with the little they bring back, there is still never enough for the family to eat. When the boy awakens one morning to a sweet-smelling ham on the table, it seems like a blessing. But soon, the sheriff and his deputies come to the house and take the boy’s father away in handcuffs. Suddenly the boy must grow up fast in a world that isn’t fair, keeping hope alive through the love he has for his father’s faithful dog, Sounder. Readers who enjoy timeless dog stories such asOld YellerandWhere the Red Fern Growswill find much to love inSounder, even as they read through tears at times.

Ida B: And Her Plans to Maximize Fun, Avoid Disaster, and (Possibly Save the World

. . . and Her Plans to Maximize Fun, Avoid Disaster, and (Possibly) Save the World

Katherine Hannigan

Greenwillow Books-2004-09-01

246 pages

Who is Ida B. Applewood? She is a fourth grader like no other, living a life like no other, with a voice like no other, and her story will resonate long after you have put this book down. How does Ida B cope when outside forces -- life, really -- attempt to derail her and her family and her future? She enters her Black Period, and it is not pretty. But then, with the help of a patient teacher, a loyal cat and dog, her beloved apple trees, and parents who believe in the same things she does (even if they sometimes act as though they don't), the resilience that is the very essence of Ida B triumph...and Ida B. Applewood takes the hand that is extended and starts to grow up. This first novel is both very funny and extraordinarily moving, and it introduces two shining stars -- Katherine Hannigan and Ida B. Applewood.

Hound of Hades #2

Lucy Coats

Penguin Workshop-2015-01-08

144 pages

Beasts of Olympus is a series of 144-page illustrated chapter books set in a magical Ancient Greece where strange things still walk the Earth. In this second book, young Demon is summoned by the great god Hades to the Underworld. His most-hated hero, Heracles, has just returned Cerberus—the three-headed dog Guardian of the Underworld—to his god master, but something is wrong with the beast . . . and only Demon can help.

Fish

Gregory Mone

Scholastic-2011-01-01

246 pages

Fish--nicknamed for his incredible swimming abilities--is a twelve-year-old boy from a poor farming family. After taking a job as a courier for his uncle, Fish is waylaid by pirates, who steal the package he's carrying. He soon learns that it's the key to locating the Chain of Chuacar, a legendary treasure. As he works to earn the trust of Cobb, the fortune-hunting captain of the Scurvy Mistress, Fish learns of a mutiny headed by a nasty pirate called Scab. With time running out to find the Chain, Fish and some fellow shipmates still loyal to Cobb must thwart Scab's dastardly plan. Fish, a 12-year-old Irish boy from a poor farming family, is sent away to live with his uncle in a port town so he can make money to send back home. Eager to do well, he becomes a courier for his uncle, running packages all over town. One day his uncle asks Fish to deliver a package to a man at the docks, but pirates waylay him before he can pass it off. It turns out that the package is full of gold coins which are the key to finding a hidden treasure. As Fish makes friends with the kind-hearted pirate captain named Cobb, a helpful young boy named Daniel, and a surprisingly intelligent lummox named Moravius, he falls in love with the sea-going life on board the pirate ship Scurvy Mistress. As they get closer to discovering where the treasure is hidden, Fish becomes aware of a mutiny brewing among certain members of the crew, headed by a particularly nasty pirate who goes by the nickname Scab....

My Father's Dragon

Ann M. Martin

Trumpet-1996-06-21

79 pages

Elmer Elevator (narrator's father as a boy) runs away with an old alley cat to rescue a flying baby dragon being exploited on a faraway island. With the help of two dozen pink lollipops, rubber bands, chewing gum, and a fine-toothed comb, Elmer disarms the fiercest of beasts on Wild Island.

Mr. Popper's Penguins

Richard Atwater,Florence Atwater

Little, Brown and Company-1992-11-02

139 pages

The Poppers unexpectedly come into possession of a penguin, then get a penguin from the zoo who mates with the first penguin to have 10 baby penguins. Before long, something must be done before they eat the Poppers out of house and home! A classic of American humor, this story of a gentle housepainter and his high stepping penguins has delighted children for generations.

Sabertooth Mountain

John Vornholt

Random House Books for Young Readers-1996-05-28

133 pages

High in the Forbidden Mountains of Dinotopia, sabertooth tigers prowl and hunt, far from humans and dinosaurs alike. In this chilling, Kipling-esque adventure, a daring 12-year-old boy is forced to join a sabertooth clan. Then disaster strikes, and he must brave the treacherous crags of Sabertooth Mountain--for the good of all Dinotopians!

Pippi Longstocking

Astrid Lindgren

Viking Books for Young Readers-1950-10-16

160 pages

The beloved story of a spunky young girl and her hilarious escapades. Tommy and his sister Annika have a new neighbor, and her name is Pippi Longstocking. She has crazy red pigtails, no parents to tell her what to do, a horse that lives on her porch, and a pet monkey named Mr. Nilsson. Whether Pippi’s scrubbing her floors, doing arithmetic, or stirring things up at a fancy tea party, her flair for the outrageous always seems to lead to another adventure. "A rollicking story." —The Horn Book

Jacob Two-Two Meets the Hooded Fang

Mordecai Richler

Tundra Books-2009-09-17

96 pages

Poor Jacob Two-Two. Not only must he say everything twice just to be heard over his four brothers and sisters, but he finds himself the prisoner of the dreaded Hooded Fang. What had he done to deserve such a punishment? The worst crime of all – insulting a grown-up! Although he’s small, Jacob is not helpless, especially when The Infamous Two come to his aid.

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (The Chronicles of Narnia, #2)

C. S. Lewis

Collins-1996-01-01

171 pages

They open a door and enter a world NARNIA...the land beyond the wardrobe, the secret country known only to Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy...the place where the adventure begins. Lucy is the first to find the secret of the wardrobe in the professor's mysterious old house. At first, no one believes her when she tells of her adventures in the land of Narnia. But soon Edmund and then Peter and Susan discover the Magic and meet Aslan, the Great Lion, for themselves. In the blink of an eye, their lives are changed forever.

The Wild Ones: Moonlight Brigade

C. Alexander London

Philomel Books-2016-09-20

240 pages

The new animal-fantasy/adventure series for fans of Warriors, Spirit Animals, and Redwall! Kit may have saved the Wild Ones from the Flealess, but he and his neighbors are not out of danger yet. Coyote has taken charge of the Thunder River Rompers, a notorious gang of nearsighted otters, and he has his sights set on Ankle Snap Alley. When, on the eve of the First Frost, Coyote and his henchmen steal all of the seeds and nuts that the Alley's residents have stored up for winter, Kit knows that he can't sit by and do nothing. As he tries to fulfill his school assignments and win himself a coveted invitation into the Moonlight Brigade, Kit knows he must outsmart the Coyote so that his fellow Wild Ones can survive the winter. With so much depending on him, it's time for Kit to pull off his greatest trick yet and save the community he now calls home. Howl to snap! Praise forThe Wild Ones: “Raccoon hero Kit and his ragtag community of creatures will sneak their way into your imagination and steal your heart. They may pick your pocket, too, but they’ll take you on an adventure you won’t soon forget. This is a fantasy that kids will adore (and quick-of-paw parents will steal). A wild ride from a wildly imaginative author.”--Katherine Applegate, Newbery Medal-winning author ofThe One and Only Ivanand the bestselling Animorphs series "Bold deeds, betrayals, and buffoonery kick off this series with gusto."--Kirkus Reviews "The sharp, lively descriptions ('like dynamite in a si...

Utterly Me, Clarice Bean

Lauren Child

Scholastic-2002-01-01

190 pages

It's not easy to concentrate at school when mysterious things are happening all around you. Clarice Bean is beginning to feel just like the hero of her favorite books-Schoolgirl detective Ruby Redfort. Can Clarice pay attention long enough to ace her book project about Ruby and win the class prize? Find out in the utterly hilarious and suspenseful diary of Clarice Bean.

Julia Gillian (And the Art of Knowing)

Alison McGhee

Scholastic Paperbacks-2009-04-15

304 pages

A new middle-grade heroine is born! The first story in an extraordinary new series by a New York Times best-selling author. Ten-year-old Julia Gillian knows everything about her quirky neighbors, her Minneapolis neighborhood, even the inscrutable "claw machine" in the back of the corner hardware store. The one thing Julia Gillian doesn't know is how the book she's reading is going to end. It doesn't seem as if it's going to have a happy ending, and that scares her. But Julia learns a little something about fear: sometimes you just have to work through it. And though bad things do happen sometimes, having good friends and family around you makes life a bit less scary - and much more fun.

The Black Cauldron (The Chronicles of Prydain, #2)

Lloyd Alexander

Square Fish-2006-05-16

182 pages

Taran, the Assistant Pig-Keeper, and his friends are led into a mortal struggle with Arawn and his deathless warriors. Taran must wrest the black cauldron from them, for it is the cauldron that gives them their evil strength. But can he withstand the three enchantresses, who are determined to turn him and his companions into toads? Taran has not foreseen the awful price he will have to pay in his defence of Prydain...

The Whites of Their Eyes

Andrew Clements

Atheneum Books for Young Readers-2013-02-19

240 pages

Demolition looms in the third Keepers of the School adventure from Andrew Clements, the master of the school story. Benjamin Pratt is running out of time—and if the old Oakes School gets torn down by greedy developers, his hometown by the sea will be changed forever. Good thing Ben and Jill have found a secret weapon—a third Keeper. Who knew that a kid so annoying could be such a spy wiz? But that nefarious janitor Lyman has secret weapons of his own: a bag of high-tech tricks, plus some low-tech security measures that are simple but terrifying. These kids are smart, but can they outsmart Lyman and his new “assistant”? There’s history in the making here, and the clock keeps tick, tick, ticking toward total demolition

Chomp

Carl Hiaasen

Ember-2013-03-12

320 pages

Take a trip to Newbery Honoree Carl Hiaasen's Florida, where adventure is always in the air! In this hysterical #1 New York Times bestseller, watch out for gators, snakes, bats that bite, and reality show hosts gone wild! When Wahoo Cray’s dad—a professional animal wrangler—takes a job with a reality TV show called Expedition Survival!, Wahoo figures he'll have to do a bit of wrangling himself to keep his father from killing Derek Badger, the show's inept and egotistical star. But the job keeps getting more complicated: Derek Badger insists on using wild animals for his stunts; and Wahoo's acquired a shadow named Tuna—a girl who's sporting a shiner courtesy of her father and needs a place to hide out. They've only been on location in the Everglades for a day before Derek gets bitten by a bat and goes missing in a storm. Search parties head out and promptly get lost themselves. And then Tuna's dad shows up with a gun . . . It's anyone's guess who will actually survive Expedition Survival. . . “Only in Florida—and in the fiction of its native son Carl Hiaasen—does a dead iguana fall from a palm tree and kill somebody.” —New York Post “Chomp is a delightful laugh-out-loud sendup of the surreality of TV that will be enjoyed by readers of all ages.” —Los Angeles Times

Dolphin Dreams

Catherine Hapka

Scholastic-2017-01-01

When A Sweet Dolphin Brings Two Girls From Very Different Worlds Together, It Looks Like They Might Make Their Dreams Come True ... Together.

Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics

Chris Grabenstein

Random House Books for Young Readers-2016-01-05

288 pages

The New York Times bestselling, puzzle-packed sequel to the award-winning Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Libraryby Chris Grabenstein, coauthor of I Funny, Treasure Hunters and other bestselling series with James Patterson! Welcome, boys and girls, readers of all ages, to the first-ever Library Olympics! Kyle and his teammates are back, and the world-famous game maker Luigi Lemoncello is at it again! This time Mr. Lemoncello has invited teams from all across America to compete in the first-ever LIBRARY OLYMPICS. But something suspicious is going on . . . books are missing from Mr. Lemoncello’s library. Is someone trying to censor what the kids are reading?! Now it’s not just a game—can Mr. Lemoncello find the real defenders of books and champions of libraries? In between figuring out mind-boggling challenges, the kids will have to band together to get to the bottom of this mystery. Packed with puzzles, clues, and thrilling surprises, this is a deliciously fun, action-packed sequel to the New York Times bestselling Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library. Let the games begin! Praise forMr. Lemoncello’s Library Olympics * An ILA-CBC Children's Choice “Discover the coolest library in the world.” —JAMES PATTERSON “This sequel is just as much of an adventure as the first entry. Lots of action and quirky humor will lead kids to do just what libraries encourage them to do: keep reading.” —The Washington Post “This action-packed sequel is sure to delight. Another winning love l...

Ungifted

Gordon Korman

Balzer + Bray-2014-03-01

288 pages

The word gifted has never been applied to a kid like Donovan Curtis. It's usually more like Don't try this at home. So when the troublemaker pulls a major prank at his middle school, he thinks he's finally gone too far. But thanks to a mix-up, instead of getting in trouble, Donovan is sent to the Academy of Scholastic Distinction (ASD), a special program for gifted and talented students. It wasn't exactly what Donovan had intended, but there couldn't be a more perfect hideout. That is, if he can manage to fool people whose IQs are above genius level. But after an ongoing experiment with a live human (sister), an unforgettably dramatic middle-school dance, and the most astonishing come-from-behind robot victory ever, Donovan shows that his gifts might be exactly what the ASD students never knew they needed.

Squeeze Play

Jr. Cal Ripken

Little, Brown Books for Young Readers-2015-03-03

224 pages

Corey Maduro should be thrilled about the Orioles going to the big Grand Slam Tournament. But whenever he thinks about playing, he feels sick. For one thing, he's in a monster hitting slump, which shows no signs of ending. Then there's Katelyn Moss, who thinks she deserves Corey's center field job and tries to outdo him at everything. But Corey's biggest problem is his dad, who turns into a howling, wild-eyed maniac at his son's games. Joe Maduro ridicules the other team, gets in shouting matches with parents, and screams at the umps when calls don't go the Orioles' way. It's so embarrassing Corey wants to crawl into a hole-except Katelyn would probably dig a better hole and make him feel worse. With Squeeze Play, the best-selling team behind Hothead, Super Slugger, and Wild Pitch delivers another funny and action-packed home run. PRAISE FOR HOTHEAD: ". . . just the ticket for readers who've worked their way through Dan Gutman and Matt Christopher but are still a little shy of Matt de la Pe a and Carl Deuker. "--Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books "Written with Ripken's obvious knowledge of the game, Conor's story rings true, with plenty of good baseball action. If Conor's not always in good spirits, the novel is, with likable characters, lively baseball action and the usual dreams of playing in the big leagues-in Conor's case, at Camden Yards. Ripken and Cowherd, like Conor and his Babe Ruth League Orioles, make a winning team. "--Kirkus

We the Children

Andrew Clements

Atheneum Books for Young Readers-2011-04-19

176 pages

Benjamin Pratt’s school is about to become the site of a new amusement park. It sounds like a dream come true! But lately, Ben has been wondering if he’s going to like an amusement park in the middle of his town—with all the buses and traffic and eight dollar slices of pizza. It’s going to change everything. And, Ben is not so big on all the new changes in his life, like how his dad has moved out and started living in the marina on what used to be the "family” sailboat. Maybe it would be nice if the school just stayed as it is. He likes the school. Loves it, actually. It’s over 200 years old and sits right on the harbor. The playground has ocean breezes and the classrooms have million dollar views…MILLION DOLLAR views. And after a chance—and final—run-in with the school janitor, Ben starts to discover that these MILLION DOLLAR views have a lot to do with the deal to sell the school property. But, as much as the town wants to believe it, the school does not belong to the local government. It belongs to the CHILDREN and these children have the right to defend it! Don’t think Ben, his friend Jill (and the tag-along Robert) can ruin a multimillion dollar real estate deal? Then you don’t know the history and the power of the Keepers of the School. A suspenseful six book series, book one, We the Children, starts the battle on land and on sea. It’s a race to keep the school from turning into a ticket booth and these kids are about to discover just how threatening a little knowl...

Birthday Surprises

Ten Great Stories to Unwrap

Johanna Hurwitz

Harper Collins-1997-04-24

128 pages

"This unique collection of short stories celebrates the creative power of imagination. At Hurwitz's invitation 10 well-known children's authors have written pieces based on a single premise: a young person finds an empty box among his or her birthday gifts. The enormously varied responses range in tone from amusing to heartwarmingly sad; all provide food for thought....An excellent surprise package."--School Library Journal.

The Buffalo Knife

William O. Steele

HMH Books for Young Readers-2004-09-01

123 pages

Nine-year-old Andy and his family brave natural and man-made dangers during a perilous thousand-mile raft trip down the Tennessee River.

The Mouse and the Motorcycle

Beverly Cleary

Listening Library-1995-08-31

176 pages

Read by William Roberts Two cassettes / 2 hours 25 mins. All Ralph had wanted to do was ride the little motorcycle someone had left on the table in the hotel room where he lived. But soon a terrified Ralph finds himself trapped at the bottom of a wastepaper basket. It's Ralph's lucky day when along comes Keith, the owner of the toy motorcycle, who teaches Ralph how to ride properly, and then turns him loose to enjoy the biking adventure of his life. But adventure can be both fun a trouble...as Ralph and Keith soon find out!

The Watsons Go To Birmingham 1963

1963

Christopher Paul Curtis

Scholastic Inc-1995-01-01

210 pages

Enter the hilarious world of ten-year-old Kenny and his family, the Weird Watsons of Flint, Michigan. There's Momma, Dad, little sister Joetta, and brother Byron, who's thirteen and an "official juvenile delinquent." When Momma and Dad decide it's time for a visit to Grandma, Dad comes home with the amazing Ultra-Glide, and the Watsons set out on a trip like no other. They're heading South. They're going to Birmingham, Alabama, toward one of the darkest moments in America's history.

Planet Omar: Accidental Trouble Magnet

Zanib Mian

G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers-2020-02-04

224 pages

An exciting #OwnVoices middle-grade debut starring a Muslim boy with a huge imagination Welcome to the imaginative brain of Omar! Omar and his family have just moved, and he is NOT excited about starting at a new school. What if the work is too hard or the kids are mean or the teacher is a zombie alien?! But when Omar makes a new best friend, things start looking up. That is, until a Big Mean Bully named Daniel makes every day a nightmare! Daniel even tells Omar that all Muslims are going to be kicked out of the country . . . Could that possibly be true? Luckily, Omar's enormous imagination and goofy family help him get through life's ups and downs. Omar's funny, relatable narrative is the perfect answer to the call for both mirrors and windows to fill bookshelves with diverse stories.

Chasing Redbird

Sharon Creech

HarperCollins-2012-05-01

272 pages

It started out as an ordinary summer. But the minute thirteen-year-old Zinny covered the old, overgrown trail that ran through the woods behind her family's house, she realized that things were about to change. Right from the start, Zinny knew that uncovering the trail would be more than just a summer project. It was her chance to finally make people notice her, and to have a place she could call her very own. But more than that, Zinny knew that the trail somehow held the key to all kinds of questions. And that -- the only way to understand her family, her Aunt Jessie's death, and herself, was to find out where it went. From the author of the Newbery Medal-winning Walk Two Moons, here is an intricately woven tale of a young girl who sets out in search of her place in the world -- and discovers it in her own backyard.

Fear Itself

Andrew Clements

Atheneum Books for Young Readers-2011-08-30

240 pages

Time is ticking as the countdown to total school demolition continues. But in addition to deciphering maritime clues that could save the building, Ben Pratt and his friend Jill have to stay one step ahead of Lyman, the snake posing as the school janitor—who will do anything to preserve the $30 million development deal that pays his salary. The second book in this riveting six-book series is as action-packed as the first one, culminating in a faceoff between Ben and Lyman. “After five bells sound, time to sit down” makes for a good riddle, but Ben also knows when it’s time to stand up…for Oakes School and for himself.

The Healing Spell

Kimberley Griffiths Little

Scholastic Paperbacks-2011-09-01

368 pages

Set in the lush bayou of Louisiana, critically acclaimed Kimberley Griffiths Little's lyrical and heartfelt story, THE HEALING SPELL, is now in paperback! Twelve-year-old Livie is living with a secret and it's crushing her. She knows she is responsible for her mother's coma, but she can't tell anyone. It's up to her to find a way to wake her mamma up. Stuck in the middle of three sisters, hiding a forbidden pet alligator, and afraid to disappoint her daddy, whom she loves more than anyone else, Livie struggles to find her place within her own family as she learns about the powers of faith and redemption. Livie's powerful, emotional, and sometimes humorous story will stay with readers long after the last line is read.

Hunted (Spirit Animals, #2)

Maggie Stiefvater

Scholastic Inc.-2014-01-07

185 pages

The adventure continues in this second book of the epic multiplatform fantasy series. In the world of Erdas, only a rare few are able to summon a spirit animal in the way Conor, Abeke, Meilin, and Rollan have. The bond they share with their animals is a partnership that allows them to access more-than-human abilities. But what if there was another way to create a spirit animal--to force the bond, giving the human partner total control? And what if someone with selfish intensions was offered this gift . . . with a catch? The four young heroes have barely had time to come together as a team, and their own spirit animal bonds are still greatly untested. But now they face a brutal confrontation against an enemy who will break any rule to defeat them. *Age Range: 8 - 12*

Silver (Pirates of the Caribbean: Jack Sparrow, #6)

Rob Kidd

Disney Press-2007-02-01

128 pages

When Tumen and Jean overhear talk of hidden silver, Jack decides that they must seek it out. It might not be gold, but it sure beats bronze. But the Silver they find is not the silver they were expecting. They've gotten themselves in trouble again, this time with a brutal pirate named Long John.

Diary of an Awesome Friendly Kid: Rowley Jefferson's Journal

Diary Of An Awesome Friendly Kid, Rowley Jefferson's Journal

Jeff Kinney

Amulet Books-2019-01-01

217 pages

Get ready for a whole new look into Jeff Kinney's Diary of a Wimpy Kid! Introducing the newest Wimpy Kid author--Rowley Jefferson! Rowley's best friend Greg Heffley has been chronicling his middle-school years in thirteen Diary of a Wimpy Kid journals . . . and counting. But it's finally time for readers to hear directly from Rowley in a journal of his own. In Diary of an Awesome Friendly Kid, Rowley writes about his experiences and agrees to play the role of biographer for Greg along the way. (After all, one day Greg will be rich and famous, and everyone will want to know his life's story.) But Rowley is a poor choice for the job, and his "biography" of Greg is a hilarious mess. Diary of an Awesome Friendly Kid: Rowley Jefferson's Journal offers readers a new way to look at the Wimpy world--one fans won't want to miss!

Mr. Peabody & Sherman

The Junior Novelization

Erica David

Random House Books for Young Readers-2014-01-01

123 pages

When Mr. Peabody's "pet" boy Sherman uses their time-traveling machine without permission, the events in history spiral out of control to disastrous and comical results.

Flush

Carl Hiaasen

Ember-2007-08-14

288 pages

Bestselling novelist Carl Hiaasen is back with another hysterical mystery adventure for young readers, set in the Florida Keys. You know it's going to be a rough summer when you spend Father's Day visiting your dad in the local lockup. Noah's dad is sure that the owner of theCoral Queencasino boat is flushing raw sewage into the harbor–which has made taking a dip at the local beach like swimming in a toilet. He can't prove it though, and so he decides that sinking the boat will make an effective statement. Right. The boat is pumped out and back in business within days and Noah's dad is stuck in the clink. Now Noah is determined to succeed where his dad failed. Hewillprove that the Coral Queen is dumping illegally . . . somehow. His allies may not add up to much–his sister Abbey, an unreformed childhood biter; Lice Peeking, a greedy sot with poor hygiene; Shelly, a bartender and a woman scorned; and a mysterious pirate–but Noah's got a plan to flush this crook out into the open. A plan that should sink the crooked little casino, once and for all.

Sisters

Raina Telgemeier

Scholastic/Graphix-2014-08-26

199 pages

Three weeks. Two sisters. One car. A True Story Raina can’t wait to be a big sister. But once Amara is born, things aren’t quite how she expected them to be. Amara is cute, but she’s also a cranky, grouchy baby, and mostly prefers to play by herself. Their relationship doesn’t improve much over the years, but when a baby brother enters the picture and later, when something doesn’t seem right between their parents, they realize they must figure out how to get along. They are sisters, after all. Raina uses her signature humor and charm in both present-day narrative and perfectly placed flashbacks to tell the story of her relationship with her sister, which unfolds during the course of a road trip from their home in San Francisco to a family reunion in Colorado.

The Toothpaste Millionaire

Jean Merrill

HMH Books for Young Readers-2006-09-04

129 pages

Sixth-grader Rufus Mayflower doesn't set out to become a millionaire. He just wants to save on toothpaste. Betting he can make a gallon of his own for the same price as one tube from the store, Rufus develops a step-by-step production plan with help from his good friend Kate MacKinstrey. By the time he reaches the eighth grade, Rufus makes more than a gallon -- he makes a million! This fun, breezy story set in 1960s Cleveland, Ohio contains many real-life mathematical problems which the characters must solve to succeed in their budding business. Includes black-and-white illustrations by Jan Palmer. This 35th anniversary edition includes an exclusive author interview and reader's guide with book summary and discussion questions.

The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane

Kate DiCamillo

Candlewick-2015-12-08

240 pages

A classic tale by Newbery Medalist Kate DiCamillo, America’s beloved storyteller. Once, in a house on Egypt Street, there lived a china rabbit named Edward Tulane. The rabbit was very pleased with himself, and for good reason: he was owned by a girl named Abilene, who adored him completely. And then, one day, he was lost. . . . Kate DiCamillo takes us on an extraordinary journey, from the depths of the ocean to the net of a fisherman, from the bedside of an ailing child to the bustling streets of Memphis. Along the way, we are shown a miracle — that even a heart of the most breakable kind can learn to love, to lose, and to love again. Featuring black-and-white illustrations and a refreshed cover by Bagram Ibatoulline.

James and the Giant Peach

Roald Dahl

Puffin Books-1996-04-01

144 pages

From the bestselling author ofCharlie and the Chocolate Factory and The BFG! Roald Dahl was a champion of the underdog and all things little—in this case, an orphaned boy oppressed by two nasty, self-centered aunts. How James escapes his miserable life with the horrible aunts and becomes a hero is a Dahlicious fantasy of the highest order. You will never forget resourceful little James and his new family of magically overgrown insects—a ladybug, a spider, a grasshopper, a glowworm, a silkworm, and the chronic complainer, a centipede with a hundred gorgeous shoes. Their adventures aboard a luscious peach as large as a house take them across the Atlantic Ocean, through waters infested with peach-eating sharks and skies inhabited by malevolent Cloudmen, to a ticker-tape parade in New York City. This happily ever after contemporary fairy tale is a twentieth-century classic that every child deserves to know. And Lane Smith's endearingly funny illustrations are a perfect match for the text. "All the gruesome imagery of old-fashioned fairy tales and a good measure of their breathtaking delight." —Kirkus Reviews "A stunning book, to be cherished for its story, a superb fantasy." —The Chicago Tribune "The most original fantasy that has been published in a long time...[it] may well become a classic." —San Francisco Chronicle

The Recess Queen

Alexis O'Neill

Scholastic Press-2002-02-01

32 pages

A fresh & original twist on the common issue of bullying. Kids will relate, & parents & teachers will appreciate the story's deft handling of conflict resolution (which happens w/o adult intervention) Mean Jean was Recess Queen and nobody said any different. Nobody swung until Mean Jean swung. Nobody kicked until Mean Jean kicked. Nobody bounced until Mean Jean bounced. If kids ever crossed her, she'd push 'em and smoosh 'em lollapaloosh 'em, hammer 'em, slammer 'em kitz and kajammer 'em. Until a new kid came to school! With her irrepressible spirit, the new girl dethrones the reigning recess bully by becoming her friend in this infectious playground romp.

Howard B. Wigglebottom Learns We Can All Get Along

Howard Binkow,Ana Reverend

We Do Listen-2014-08-01

31 pages

This picture book shows children ages 4 to 8 how to live in harmony with one another. The 14th book in the award-winning Howard B. Wigglebottom series is educator and counselor approved and includes tips and lessons. Reviews and support resources are available at wedolisten.org

All Are Welcome

Alexandra Penfold

Knopf Books for Young Readers-2018-07-10

44 pages

Celebrate diversity and inclusion with this New York Times bestselling picture book about a school where all are welcome! Look under the jacket for a poster, and don't miss the fold-out page at the end of the book. Follow a group of children through a day in their school, where everyone is welcomed with open arms. A school where kids in patkas, hijabs, and yarmulkes play side-by-side with friends in baseball caps. A school where students grow and learn from each other's traditions and the whole community gathers to celebrate the Lunar New Year. All Are Welcome lets young children know that no matter what, they have a place, they have a space, they are welcome in their school. “This is a must-read for pre-school and elementary classrooms everywhere. An important book that celebrates diversity and inclusion in a beautiful, age-appropriate way.” – Trudy Ludwig, author ofThe Invisible BoyandQuiet Please, Owen McPhee! "Penfold and Kaufman have outdone themselves in delivering a vital message in today's political climate."--Kirkus, Starred review "A lively, timely picture book."--Booklist "A great read-aloud selection to start the year and revisit time and again." —School Library Journal

I Am Every Good Thing

Derrick Barnes

Nancy Paulsen Books-2020-09-01

32 pages

Winner of the NCTE Charlotte Huck Award! An upbeat, empowering, important picture book from the team that created the award-winning Crown: An Ode to the Fresh Cut I am a nonstop ball of energy. Powerful and full of light. I am a go-getter. A difference maker. A leader. The confident Black narrator of this book is proud of everything that makes him who he is. He's got big plans, and no doubt he'll see them through--as he's creative, adventurous, smart, funny, and a good friend. Sometimes he falls, but he always gets back up. And other times he's afraid, because he's so often misunderstood and called what he is not. So slow down and really look and listen, when somebody tells you--and shows you--who they are. There are superheroes in our midst!

Fix It with Focus: A Story about Ignoring Distractions and Staying on Task

Bryan Smith

Boys Town Press-2020-08-25

31 pages

Focus. Focus. Focus. That's the advice Blake frequently hears but fails to follow. Blake stumbles from one mishap to another because of a complete lack of concentration. He carelessly demolishes a Lego volcano in his rush to look out a window. A baseball bruises his elbow (and ego) because a dirt clod takes his focus off the game. And he ends up all wet when he interrupts his own story to do something foolish. Can using manipulatives, including squishy erasers, stress balls and glove taps, help Blake maintain focus and strengthen his concentration muscles? Fix It with Focus adds another entertaining lesson to our Executive FUNction series, written for K-6 students who need a helping hand to learn self-control or manage ADHD.

Because

Mo Willems

Hyperion Books for Children-2019-03-05

40 pages

Mo Willems, a number one New York Times best-selling author and illustrator, composes a powerful symphony of chance, discovery, persistence, and magic in this moving tale of a young girl's journey to center stage. Illustrator Amber Ren brings Willems' music to life, conducting a stunning picture-book debut.

Walk on the Wild Side

Nicholas Oldland

Kids Can Press-2015-03-01

32 pages

This clever picture book tells readers right away what to expect. "There once was a bear, a moose and a beaver who loved adventure. But sometimes their competitive natures got in the way of having fun." One day, the three set off to climb a mountain together. But on the way there, they decide to make it more exciting by turning the climb into a race to the top. It's only after being sidelined by a series of mishaps -- a boulder tumbling down the path, the moose hanging off the side of the cliff, the bear hanging off the moose hanging off the side of the cliff -- that the three friends realize competitions don't always make for a good time. "At the end of the day, the bear, the moose and the beaver agreed that reaching the top of the mountain was great, but enjoying the journey together was even better." This funny, contemporary fable is from Nicholas Oldland's popular Life in the Wild series. The wonderful fun here is the comedy that highlights the adventure, in both the dry humor of the text as well as the simple, earth-toned illustrations that provide a humorous visual play-by-play of the action. This would make a terrifically entertaining storytime title, easily promoting the importance of teamwork, kindness and friendship. It could also be used in the early grades as part of a classroom discussion of woodland animals and their habitats. Another lesson here is the pleasure of getting outdoors for recreation.

The Juice Box Bully: Empowering Kids to Stand Up for Others

Empowering Kids to Stand Up for Others

Bob Sornson,Maria Dismondy

Early Learning Foundation-2010-09-30

32 pages

Have you ever seen a bully in action and done nothing about it? The kids at Pete's new school get involved, instead of being bystanders. When Pete begins to behave badly, his classmates teach him about "The Promise". Will Pete decide to shed his bullying habits and make "The Promise"?

The Empty Pot

Demi

Square Fish-1996-09-15

32 pages

An IRA-CBC Children's Choice. An American Bookseller "Pick of the Lists." When Ping admits that he is the only child in China unable to grow a flower from the seeds distributed by the Emperor, he is rewarded for his honesty.

Big Bear Hug

Nicholas Oldland

Kids Can Press-2014-08-01

32 pages

A huge bear is wandering through the forest - but wait a minute! Who's that he's hugging? A beaver? And a moose? And a bird? And a tree?Welcome to the world of Big Bear Hug, a contemporary fable about a bear who has an appetite for hugging everything in sight - even creatures that bears have been known to eat. One day, the benevolent bear meets up with a human. This human proceeds to do something the bear cannot understand: he raises his axe and begins to cut down a tree. Suddenly the bear doesn't feel like hugging anymore and must make a difficult decision on how to stop this destruction in his forest.The environmental message of Big Bear Hug is both funny and powerful, while simple enough to engage very young children and show them the awesome power of a hug.

I Just Want to Do It My Way!

My Story about Staying On task and Asking for Help!

Julia Cook

Boys Town Press-2013-02-01

32 pages

RJ’s way of doing things isn’t working out for him, especially in math class. His teacher is upset because so many of his assignments are missing or incomplete. RJ blames Norma “the booger picker” and Rodney “the alphabet burper” for distracting him during class. With support from his mom and dad, RJ learns how to ask for help and stay on task. By learning how to do things the right way the first time, RJ discovers he no longer has to do his work over and over and over again.

Interrupting Chicken

David Ezra Stein

Candlewick-2016-07-11

40 pages

“The delivery is Catskill perfect; readers will fall hard for the antics of this hapless pair.” —Publishers Weekly(starred review) It’s time for the little red chicken’s bedtime story — and a reminder from Papa to try not to interrupt. But the chicken can’t help herself! Whether the tale is Hansel and Gretel orLittle Red Riding Hoodor evenChicken Little, she jumps into the story to save its hapless characters. Now it’s the little red chicken’s turn to tell a story, but will her yawning papa make it to the end without his own kind of interrupting? The charming 2011 Caldecott Honor Book is available in paperback for the first time.

Teamwork Isn't My Thing, and I Don't Like to Share!: Classroom Ideas for Teaching the Skills of Working as a Team and Sharing

Julia Cook

Boys Town Press-2012-08-01

32 pages

RJ's having another bad day His teacher wants him to work with bossy Bernice, messy Frankie and Norma (who just sits and picks her nose) on a report about Egyptian mummies. After a frustrating school day with his team, RJ goes home to find only one biscuit left in the jar - and his mum makes him share it with his sister! With the help of his coach, RJ learns that working as a team and sharing are skills needed not just on the football field, but in school and at home too!

Lacey Walker, Nonstop Talker

Christianne C. Jones

Picture Window Books-2013-08-01

32 pages

Lacey Walker loves to talk. She talks all day, and most of the night! But when Lacey loses her voice, she learns the importance of listening.

You are Enough

A Book about Inclusion

Margaret O'Hair

2021-01-01

30 pages

"It can be hard to be different--whether because of how you look, where you live, or what you can or can't do. But wouldn't it be boring if we were all the same? Being different is great! Being different is what makes you YOU. This inclusive and empowering picture book from Sofia Sanchez--a young model and actress with Down syndrome--reminds readers how important it is to embrace your differences, be confident, and be proud of who you are. Imagine all of the wonderful things you can do if you don't let anyone stop you! You are enough just how you are. Sofia is unique, but her message is universal: We all belong. So each spread features beautiful, full color illustrations of a full cast of kid characters with all kinds of backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. This book also includes back matter with a brief bio of Sofia and her journey so far, as well as additional information about Down syndrome and how we can all be more accepting, more inclusive, and more kind"--

My Very Favorite Book In the Whole Wide World

Malcolm Mitchell

Scholastic, Inc.-2021-01-01

Henley hates to read, so his homework assignment to bring in his favorite book seems an impossible challenge--until his mother shows him a box of books he made himself when he was younger.

The Boy with Big, Big Feelings

Britney Winn Lee

2021-01-01

"Meet a boy with a heart so big, his feelings glow from his cheeks, spill out of his eyes, and jump up and down on his chest. What good is this giant heart?"--

The Thing Lou Couldn't Do

Ashley Spires

Kids Can Press-2017-05-02

32 pages

Lou and her friends are BRAVE adventurers. They run FASTER than airplanes. They build MIGHTY fortresses. They rescue WILD animals. But one day, when they re looking for a ship to play pirates in, Lou s friend has an idea: Up there! The tree can be our ship! Ummm ... says Lou. This is something new. Lou has never climbed a tree before, and she s sure she can t do it. So she tries to convince her friends to play a not-up-a-tree game. When that doesn t work, she comes up with reasons for not joining them her arm is sore, her cat needs a walk, you shouldn t climb so soon after eating. Finally, she tells herself she doesn t want to climb the tree. But is that true, or is this brave adventurer just too afraid to try? This delightful picture book from Ashley Spires, bestselling author of The Most Magnificent Thing, perfectly depicts what children go through when confronted with something difficult. With humor and endearing artwork, Spires sensitively portrays Lou procrastinating, making excuses, imagining alternatives and denying she cares. Ultimately, Lou faces her fear, and although she fails, the effort empowers her, encouraging a growth mindset. All the while, Lou s friends model compassionate friendship by offering to teach her how to climb and then moving the game. This book makes a perfect choice for a character education discussion about courage or resilience, or a life-skills lesson on facing challenges. The story also promotes the joy of imaginative play in the outdoors.

What Does It Mean to Be Kind?

Rana DiOrio

2015-08-25

32 pages

The newest addition to Rana DiOrio s award-winning "What Does It Mean To Be ...?(r)" series helps start the kindness conversation with altruistic suggestions that foster empathy and enlighten the world."

Bravo Anjali

Sheetal Sheth

2021-01-01

The Way I Act

Steve Metzger

Parenting Press-2011-01-01

32 pages

The Way I Act explores thirteen ways of behaving. The friendly verses and bold illustrations convey many positive ideas of how to act in a variety of situations. In the companion book, The Way I Feel, children learned that feelings come and go and simply are. A little older now, they are ready to think about the ability they have to control how things turn out. Like The Way I Feel, this book is ideal for children with autism. (Ages 4-9)

Luigi and the Barefoot Races

Dan Paley

Tilbury House Publishers-2015-10-28

32 pages

Luigi Lenzini wasn't the biggest kid on Regent Street in Philadelphia. He wasn't the strongest either. But he was the fastest. He was faster than the wind, and nobody ever beat him when the kids ran their races always barefoot in the summer. But one day Luigi found himself facing an impossible opponent. This time, Luigi was the underdog. Can Luigi's feisty Philadelphia spirit help him win, or will he lose to Mean Max? Dan Paley's urban tall tale and Aaron Boyd's colorful illustrations take us to a city neighborhood of row houses, with children playing in the streets, adults visiting on the stoops, summer seeming like it will never end, and one kid's honor hanging in the balance. Maybe it's urban legend, or maybe the true events have acquired added luster in Dan Paley's memory. After all, a story this amazing couldn't possibly be true, could it?

I Just Don't Like the Sound of No!: My Story about Accepting 'No' for an Answer and Disagreeing...the Right Way!

Julia Cook

Boys Town Press-2011-08-01

32 pages

Winner of the 2011 MOMs Choice Awards Honoring Excelence. Author Julia Cook helps K-6 readers laugh and learn along with RJ as he understands the benefits of demonstrating the social skills of accepting "No" for an answer and disagreeing appropriately both at home and in school. Tips for parents and educators on how to teach and encourage kids to use the skills appropriately are included in the book.

Dear Teacher,

A Celebration of People Who Inspire Us

Paris Rosenthal

HarperCollins-2021-03-01

40 pages

From the #1New York Timesbestselling team behindDear Girl,andDear Boy,comes a heartfelt thank-you letter written to educators, coaches, leaders, role models, mentors, and heroes everywhere! A perfect gift for back to school, National Teachers' Day, Teacher Appreciation Week, and the last day of school. Filled with gratitude,Dear Teacher,thanks all the people that empower and inspire little ones to be themselves and overcome all of life’s obstacles. With the same tenderness asDear Girl,andDear Boy,Paris’s charming text and Holly Hatam’s stunning illustrations come together beautifully to express well-deserved appreciation for teachers of all kinds. Perfect for fans of the teacher appreciation classicBecause I Had a Teacherwho are looking for a new gift to give.

The Best Part of Me: Children Talk About Their Bodies in Pictures and Words

The Best Part Of Me: Children Talk About Their Bodies In Pictures And Words

Wendy Ewald

Little, Brown Books for Young Readers-2002-01-01

32 pages

An award-winning photographer asked several children "What is the best part of you?", and presents their answers in this sometimes funny, sometimes moving, deeply personal book that includes striking black-and-white photographs taken by the author. Ideal for parents and teacher to use to discuss body image, self-esteem, and diversity with children.

Mae Among The Stars

Roda Ahmed,Stasia Burrington

Scholastic, 2021-2018-01-01

Mae wanted to be an astronaut. She dreamed of dancing in space. She imagined herself surrounded by billions of stars, floating, gliding, and discovering. Her parents encouraged her, saying, "If you believe it, and work hard for it, anything is possible." This encouragement, along with Mae's own curiosity, intelligence, and determination, paved the way for her to become the first African American woman to travel in space.--

My Mouth Is a Volcano!

Julia Cook

National Center for Youth Issues-2008-10-01

32 pages

All of Louis thoughts are very important to him. In fact, his thoughts are so important to him that when he has something to say, his words begin to wiggle, and then they do the jiggle, then his tongue pushes all of his important words up against his teeth and he erupts, or interrupts others. His mouth is a volcano! My Mouth Is A Volcano takes an empathetic approach to the habit of interrupting and teaches children a witty technique to capture their rambunctious thoughts and words for expression at an appropriate time. Told from Louis' perspective, this story provides parents, teachers, and counselors with an entertaining way to teach children the value of respecting others by listening and waiting for their turn to speak.

Up the Creek

Nicholas Oldland

Kids Can Press-2017-04-04

32 pages

“There once was a bear, a moose and a beaver who were the best of friends, though they often disagreed.” So when the three friends go canoeing together one sunny day, it doesn't take long for them to start quarreling with one another. First, they can't decide who should get to steer the canoe. Later, they debate how best to get across a beaver dam that blocks their way. But when they can't agree on the proper course for maneuvering through the white-water rapids they suddenly find themselves in, the consequences become truly perilous. It takes a long, uncomfortable night spent stranded on a rock to remind the bear, the moose and the beaver what they often forget: everything turns out better when they work together as a team. As with his other popular books in the Life in the Wild series, featuring these three lovable animal characters, author-illustrator Nicholas Oldland has created a funny romp of a picture book adventure for young children that will be a favorite choice in the classroom. Oldland's distinctive, simple and playful artwork tells much of the tale on its own, with lots of visual humor in the characters' facial expressions and the numerous asides throughout. At its core, this is a fun, contemporary fable that champions the importance of teamwork, cooperation and communication while also promoting the joys to be found in nature, specifically the wilder parts of the outdoors. This book could serve as an introduction to discussions on animals and their environmen...

The Busy Beaver

Nicholas Oldland

Kids Can Press-2016-04-05

32 pages

The busy but careless beaver spends his days following random impulses, rarely thinking things through and leaving in his wake a devastated forest filled with stumps, half-nibbled trees and injured, homeless animals. But then one day the beaver finds himself on the wrong side of a falling tree, which as it turns out, is just the thing to knock some sense into him. After reflecting on his behavior, he decides to make some changes. Soon, the now wiser and gentler beaver is getting down to the business of making things right, much to the delighted surprise of his forest friends. This charming story from the creator of Big Bear Hug and Making the Moose Out of Life gently teaches youngsters how to take care with others, as well as the world around us.

Making the Moose Out of Life

Nicholas Oldland

Kids Can Press-2015-08-01

32 pages

From the creator of Big Bear Hug comes the comic-adventure story of a mild-mannered moose who learns how to take life by the antlers. This moose may live in the wild, but he doesn't act it --- he watches from the sidelines as his friends have fun. Every now and then, he wonders if he's missing out on anything.When the moose finally takes a chance and goes on a solo sailing trip, a raging storm carries him far from everything he knows. Will he curl up in a ball and cry, or make the most of it? The moose's unlikely hero-journey is a lighthearted, contemporary fable that celebrates living life to the fullest.

A Bad Case of Tattle Tongue

Julia Cook

National Center for Youth Issues-2008-10-01

32 pages

No one likes "Josh the Tattler" because he tattles way too much. But one night, Josh wakes up to find that his tongue is very long, yellow, and covered in bright purple spots, and itchy. Will a bad case of tattle tongue teach him a lesson?

What Should Danny Do?

Introducing the Power to Choose

Adir Levy,Ganit Levy

Elon Books-2017-05-01

68 pages

9 stories in 1! What Should Danny Do? is an innovative, interactive book that empowers kids with the understanding that their choices will shape their days, and ultimately their lives into what they will be. Written in a Choose Your Own Story style, the book follows Danny, a Superhero-in-Training, through his day as he encounters choices that kids face on a daily basis. As your children navigate through the different story lines, they will begin to realize that their choices for Danny shaped his day into what it became. And in turn, their choices for themselves will shape their days, and ultimately their lives, into what they will be.

Mindful Mr. Sloth

Katy Hudson

Capstone Editions-2023-01-01

32 pages

Sasha has one speed--fast. She loves to do lots of things, all at once, as fast as possible. Mr. Sloth has one speed--slow. He loves to do things one at a time, at a nice, easy pace. Can Mr. Sloth's mindful ways teach Sasha to slow down and enjoy life? Best-selling author Katy Hudson gently weaves a mindfulness theme into this unlikely friendship tale between an energetic girl and a sloth, encouraging children to stop, breathe, and be present in every moment.

The Dot

Peter H. Reynolds

Walker Books Ltd-2008-08-01

32 pages

Just make a mark and see where it takes you. Vashti says she can't draw, but her teacher thinks she can. She knows there's creative spirit in everyone, and encourages Vashti to sign the angry dot she makes in frustration on a piece of paper.

Chrissa Stands Strong

Mary Casanova

American Girl Publishing Inc-2009-03-01

123 pages

Chrissa's had a good summer, practicing for swim team tryouts. Then her world is shaken when she and her friends get mean text messages and there's an accident at the pool. Can one girl put an end to the bullying?

Charlotte's Web

E.B. White

Puffin-1969-01-01

175 pages

An affectionate, sometimes bashful pig named Wilbur befriends a spider named Charlotte, who lives in the rafters above his pen. A prancing, playful bloke, Wilbur is devastated when he learns of the destiny that befalls all those of porcine persuasion. Determined to save her friend, Charlotte spins a web that reads Some Pig, convincing the farmer and surrounding community that Wilbur is no ordinary animal and should be saved. In this story of friendship, hardship and the passing on into time, E.B. White reminds us to open our eyes to the wonder and miracle often found in the simplest of things.

Mrs. Piggle Wiggle's Farm

Betty MacDonald

Scholastic Paperback, Inc.-1987-01-01

128 pages

Ms. Piggle-Wiggle has left her upside-down town house and has moved to a farm in the country. With the help of her cows and pigs and horses, she's still curing girls and boys of their bad habits. So whatever the problem--from pet forgetter-itis to fraidycat-ness--the parents all exclaim, Better call Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle

The Homework Machine

Dan Gutman

Simon Schuster Books for Young Readers-2007-06-26

176 pages

Doing homework becomes a thing of the past! Meet the D Squad, a foursome of fifth graders at the Grand Canyon School made up of a geek, a class clown, a teacher's pet, and a slacker. They are bound together by one very big secret: the homework machine. Because the machine, code-named Belch, is doing their homework for them, they start spending a lot of time together, attracting a lot of attention. And attention is exactly what you don't want when you are keeping a secret. Before long, things start to get out of control, and Belch becomes much more powerful than they ever imagined. Now the kids are in a race against their own creation, and the loser could end up in jail...or worse!

Beezus and Ramona

Beverly Cleary

Scholastic-2010-09-01

183 pages

Beezus Quimby tries very hard to be patient with her little sister, Ramona, but it isn't easy, not when Ramona powders her nose with marshmallows and invites her class to a party without telling her family. Sometimes Beezus doesn't like Ramona very much, but the girls are sisters and that means they will always love each other--just not every single minute. (back cover)

Beezus and Ramona Movie Tie-in Edition

Beverly Cleary

HarperFestival-2010-06-01

208 pages

A little sister goes a long way. Big sister Beezus Quimby tries to be patient with her little sister, Ramona, but it isn't easy, not when Ramona powders her nose with marshmallows and invites her class to a party without telling her family. Sometimes Beezus doesn't like Ramona, but the girls are sisters and that means they will always love each other—just not every single minute.

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Roald Dahl

Puffin Books-2007-08-16

192 pages

From the author of The BFG and Matilda! Willy Wonka's famous chocolate factory is opening at last! But only five lucky children will be allowed inside. And the winners are: Augustus Gloop, an enormously fat boy whose hobby is eating; Veruca Salt, a spoiled-rotten brat whose parents are wrapped around her little finger; Violet Beauregarde, a dim-witted gum-chewer with the fastest jaws around; Mike Teavee, a toy pistol-toting gangster-in-training who is obsessed with television; and Charlie Bucket, Our Hero, a boy who is honest and kind, brave and true, and good and ready for the wildest time of his life!

Elmer and the Dragon

Ruth Stiles Gannett

Scholastic Inc.-1977-01-01

78 pages

On their way home, Elmer and a flying dragon land on an unusual island and help some canaries uncover a buried treasure. Sequel to "My Father's Dragon".

CLASS CLOWN

Penguin Adult HC/TR

Penguin Adult HC/TR-1988-08-01

112 pages

Lucas Cott is one of the smartest kids in Mrs. Hockaday's third grade -- but he is also the most rambunctious. Lucas doesn't mean to be the class clown, so he promises to try to behave, even though it doesn't sound like much fun. With the best intentions, Lucas still manages to cause the unexpected when he accidentally lets a yardful of autumn leaves loose in his classroom, gets his head stuck in a chair during a school assembly, and even makes a daring bet with Cricket, the class brain. But when Mrs. Hockaday assigns him the part of a clown in their class circus, Lucas knows he would be better as the ringmaster. Can he convince his teacher, or will he always be just the class clown? This is a warm and funny story about a boy who learns that there's a time and place for everything -- even humor.

Ellray Jakes Is A Rock Star!

Sally Warner,Jamie Harper

Scholastic-2011-01-01

Mallory in the Spotlight (Mallory McDonald, #14)

Jennifer Kalis

Darby Creek (Tm)-2011-08-01

158 pages

The world is a stage for Mallory McDonald! When Mallory tries out for a part in the school play and gets the lead, she is super excited, not everyone shares her enthusiasm, especially her best friend Mary Ann. In fact, the more excited Mallory gets, the less excited Mary Ann becomes. Mallory can't understand why Mary Ann is acting so strange. Even though the lights are shining bright, is there something Mallory's not seeing?

Best Friend Emma

Sally Warner

Scholastic, Inc.-2007-01-01

102 pages

When a new girl joins her third-grade class just before Thanksgiving, Emma thinks only about gaining her friendship before the popular Cynthia can, and hurts her best friend Annie Pat's feelings in the process.

The Great Turkey Walk

Kathleen Karr

Farrar Straus Giroux-1998-04-23

208 pages

Yeeeeeee-haw! Git along, little . . . turkeys? Big, brawny Simon Green, who's just completed third grade (for the fourth time), may not be book smart, but he's nobody's fool. When it's time to be done with school and make his way in the world, Simon hatches a plan that could earn him a bundle. He intends to herd a huge flock of bronze turkeysall the way from his home in eastern Missouri to the boomtown of Denver, where they'll fetch a mighty price. In the year 1860, the hazards of such a trek are many - how does one shepherd the birds across a river, for instance? - but Simon is undaunted. Accompanied by a faithful drover, and eventually to be joined by two boon companions, he undertakes the biggest journey of his young life, in this high-spirited Wild Wild West adventure by an acclaimed author of historical fiction.

Jennifer Murdley's Toad

A Magic Shop Book

Bruce Coville

Clarion Books-2007-11-01

176 pages

Jennifer Murdley, a homely fifth-grader who would give anything to be beautiful, accidentally stumbles into a magic shop and purchases a very ugly toad. The toad, it turns out, can talk and ends up getting Jennifer into the worst trouble of her life. This madcap, head-spinning adventure is also a thought-provoking story about the nature of true beauty.

In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson

Bette Bao Lord

HarperCollins-1986-10-31

176 pages

A timeless classic that will enchant readers who love Jennifer L. Holm and Thanhha Lai, about an immigrant girl inspired by the sport she loves to find her own home team—and to break down any barriers that stand in her way.This middle grade novel is an excellent choice for tween readers in grades 5 to 6, especially during homeschooling. It’s a fun way to keep your child entertained and engaged while not in the classroom. Shirley Temple Wong sails from China to America with a heart full of dreams. Her new home is Brooklyn, New York. America is indeed a land full of wonders, but Shirley doesn't know any English, so it's hard to make friends. Then a miracle happens: baseball! It's 1947, and Jackie Robinson, star of the Brooklyn Dodgers, is a superstar. Suddenly Shirley is playing stickball with her class and following Jackie as he leads the Brooklyn Dodgers to victory after victory. With her hero smashing assumptions and records on the ball field, Shirley begins to feel that America is truly the land of opportunity—and perhaps has also become her real home.

The Chocolate Touch

Patrick Skene Catling

HarperCollins-2006-06-01

128 pages

John midas loves chocolate. He loves it so much that he′ll eat it any hour of any day. He doesn′t care if he ruins his appetite. He thinks chocolate is better than any other food! But one day, after wandering into a candy store and buying a piece of their best chocolate, John finds out that there might just be such a thing as too much chocolate. . . .

Ramona's World (Ramona Quimby, #8)

Beverly Cleary

HarperFestival-2010-06-08

240 pages

Ramona Quimby can't wait to start fourth grade. With a new baby sister to brag about, new calluses to show off, and a new best friend to get to know, everything's going to be great! Or is it? When Ramona's spelling is atrocious, her teacher, Mrs. Meacham, is firm about her needing to improve. Then a scary incident at a friend's house leaves Ramona feeling at fault. Who knew growing up could be filled with such complicated situations? Newbery Medal winning author Beverly Cleary's final book in the Ramona series has all of the warmth, realism, and humor of its predecessors. Supports the Common Core State Standards

SHILOH

Phyllis Reynolds Naylor

Yearling-1998-06-08

160 pages

There's nothing eleven-year-old Marty Preston enjoys more than spending time up in the hills behind his home near Friendly, West Virginia. But this time is different. This time Marty sees a young beagle on the road past the old Shiloh school-house. Marty feels sure the dog is being abused by his owner. When the dog runs away to Marty's house, his parents say he must bring him back. But it hurts Marty to return the runaway dog to his cruel master. That's when Marty secretly decides he'll do anything to save the dog he names Shiloh.

A Year Down Yonder

Richard Peck

Thorndike Press-2001-01-01

160 pages

Richard Peck, whose hysterical historical novel, A Long Way to Chicago, was a 1999 Newbery Honor Book, does it again. This time out, Peck wins the 2001 Newbery Medal for A Year Down Yonder, the sequel to his 1999 award winner, which introduced the indomitable and fearsome figure of Grandma Dowdel as viewed through the eyes of her grandson Joey. Once again Peck takes his readers to the tiny Illinois town where this coolly conniving grandmother lives, but now we see her through the eyes of her granddaughter, 15-year-old Mary Alice. It's 1937, and while rumor has it that the worst of the Depression is over, the "Roosevelt recession" is firmly in place. It's not bad enough that Mary Alice's dad has lost his job, or that her parents are being forced to move into a "light housekeeping" room, or that her older brother Joey has gone off to plant trees out west with the Civilian Conservation Corps. Now Mary Alice must spend a year living with her feisty and formidable grandmother in a hick town where the other kids in school think of her as the "rich Chicago girl." Grandma Dowdel is well known about town and most of the residents cower in fear at the mere sight of her. It's a fear well justified, for the woman has little tolerance for fools, a rifle she knows how to use, and a knack for cooking up outrageous schemes. At first, Mary Alice finds herself an unwitting (and often unwilling) accomplice to some of Grandma's more shocking manipulations, but as time goes by, Mary Alice di...

MSB: SEAR MISS BONE

Penguin Adult HC/TR

Penguin Adult HC/TR-2000-01-01

80 pages

Ms. Frizzle and her class visit the Hugh Mann Costume Company to learn all about skeletons: why we need them, what different bones are for, how doctors fix them when they're broken, and lots more.

Charge Of The Triceratops (Dinosaur Cove, #2)

Rex Stone

Scholastic Paperbacks-2008-05-01

80 pages

As Tom and Jamie explore the prehistoric world they found through a secret cave, they hitch a ride on a herd of triceratops.

Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator

Roald Dahl

Puffin Books-2007-08-16

192 pages

From the bestselling author ofMatildaandThe BFG! Last seen flying through the sky in a giant elevator in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Charlie Bucket's back for another adventure. When the giant elevator picks up speed, Charlie, Willy Wonka, and the gang are sent hurtling through space and time. Visiting the world’' first space hotel, battling the dreaded Vermicious Knids, and saving the world are only a few stops along this remarkable, intergalactic joyride.

Winnie-the-Pooh

A. A. Milne

Dutton Books for Young Readers-1988-10-31

176 pages

Happy 90th birthday, to one of the world's most beloved icons of children's literature, Winnie-the-Pooh! Since 1926, Winnie-the-Pooh and his friends—Piglet, Owl, Tigger, and the ever doleful Eeyore—have endured as the unforgettable creations of A.A. Milne, who wrote this book for his son, Christopher Robin, and Ernest H. Shepard, who lovingly gave Pooh and his companions shape. These characters and their stories are timeless treasures of childhood that continue to speak to all of us with the kind of freshness and heart that distinguishes true storytelling. "Winnie-the-Pooh is a joy; full of solemn idiocies and the sort of jokes one weeps over helplessly, not even knowing why they are so funny, and with it all the real wit and tenderness which alone could create a priceless little masterpiece." Saturday Review,1926

Love That Dog

A Novel

Sharon Creech

HarperCollins-2003-03-01

128 pages

Jack Room 105 -- Miss Stretchberry September 13 I don't want to because boys don't write poetry. Girls do. Meet Jack, who tells his story with a little help from some paper, a pencil, his teacher, and a dog named Sky.

The Secret Promise (The Rescue Princesses, #1)

Paula Harrison

Scholastic Paperbacks-2013-05-28

114 pages

These are no ordinary princesses--they're Rescue Princesses! Princess Emily sometimes wishes that being a princess meant more than wearing fancy dresses and performing endless curtsies. She longs for a life-changing adventure-and she may just get one! Someone is plotting to hurt the deer who live in beautiful Mistberg Forest. Together with some new friends, Emily will have to use her smarts, her savvy, and even some newfound ninja skills to save them.

Clementine

Sara Pennypacker

Scholastic, Inc.-2006-01-01

133 pages

While sorting through difficulties in her friendship with her neighbor Margaret, eight-year-old Clementine gains several unique hairstyles while also helping her father in his efforts to banish pigeons from the front of their apartment building.

The Dragon Thief

2

Zetta Elliott

2021-01-01

170 pages

Jaxon had just one job--to return three baby dragons to the realm of magic. But when he got there, only two dragons were left in the bag. His best friend's sister, Kavita, is a dragon thief! Kavita only wanted what was best for the baby dragon. But now every time she feeds it, the dragon grows and grows! How can she possibly keep it secret? Even worse, stealing it has upset the balance between the worlds. The gates to the other realm have shut tight! Jaxon needs all the help he can get to find Kavita, outsmart a trickster named Blue, and return the baby dragon to its true home.

The Library Card

Jerry Spinelli

Scholastic-2006-05-01

148 pages

Mongoose, Brenda, Sonseray, and April have nothing in common...until a mysterious blue card appears as if by magic and begins to change each of their lives. None of them guesses it at first, but that strange blue card will be their ticket to the past--and to a future that they never imagined. In stories that range from humorous to heartbreaking, Newbery-award-winner Jerry Spinelli reveals the amazing possibilities lurking behind library doors.

CLASS PRESIDENT

Penguin Adult HC/TR

Penguin Adult HC/TR-1991-08-01

96 pages

The fifth-grade class election is shaping up as a close contest between class clown Lucas Cott and onetime teacher's pet Cricket Kaufman. It's just possible that the student with the greatest leadership ability is Julio Sanchez, but Julio's too busy running Lucas's campaign to notice. Or is he? And how can Julio throw his hat into the ring without betraying his best friend? Johanna Hurwitz introduced Julio, Cricket, and Lucas in Class Clown and Teacher's Pet, earning a ringing vote of confidence from Publisher's Weekly: "Hurwitz masterfully demonstrates why she is one of the premier practitioners of the humorous school story genre." In Class President, she has backed these delightful characters with a winning ticket of humor and insight.

Kristy's Big News (The Baby-Sitters Club Friends Forever #1)

Ann M. Martin

Scholastic Inc.-2015-10-27

144 pages

Kristy hasn't seen her father since he left the family years ago. When he calls out of the blue to invite Kristy and her brothers to his wedding, they find themselves taking a surreal road trip into their father's new life.

The Bride of Frankenstein Doesn't Bake Cookies

The-bride-of-frankenstein-doesn-t-bake-cookies

Debbie Dadey,Marcia Thornton Jones

Paw Prints-2009-07-10

75 pages

Electra, the new assistant to Frank, who runs the snack bar at the skating rink, bakes terrific monster-sized cookies, but Eddie, Melody, and Howie suspect that she is a monster Dr. Victor created to be Frank's mate.

The Toilet Paper Tigers

Gordon Korman

Turtleback Books-1995-05-01

195 pages

When his Little League team gets a coach who knows nothing about baseball, seventh grader Corey is dismayed to see the team taken over by the coach's pushy twelve-year-old granddaughter.

On Thin Ice (Diary of an Ice Princess #3)

Christina Soontornvat

Scholastic Paperbacks-2019-10-01

128 pages

A brand-new, fun-filled chapter book series that answers the question: What if Frozen's Elsa went to regular school? Princess Lina is loving groundling school. Her magic is still under wraps, she hangs out with BFF Claudia every day, and soon their class is taking a field trip to see penguins at the city aquarium! Up in the sky, Lina's Granddad has decided to invite her mischievous cousin Jack Frost to give Lina extra tutorials in Winterheart magic. But when Jack tags along with Lina to school, his tricks wreak havoc on the big field trip. Can Lina keep her cool and save the day?

A Forest Charm #6

Sue Bentley

Grosset & Dunlap-2010-04-01

126 pages

Cassie's family is going on vacation with people she doesn't know and she's feeling a little shy. But when a West Highland terrier magically appears in her house, her nerves are instantly calmed.

Lawn Boy

Gary Paulson

Scholastic, Inc.-2009-09-01

96 pages