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Clarabella the Alligator
Clarabella's Teeth
An Vrombaut
For the preschooler who finds daily routines a bit overwhelming, this story shows how even crocodiles with 64 teeth can
Ages 2–5
The Loud Silence of Francine Green
Karen Cushman
In 1949 Los Angeles, Francine’s friendship with a rebellious classmate at her Catholic school forces her to question the
Ages 10–14
A Nasty Piece of Work and Other Ghost Stories
Lance Salway
Ghosts haunt the most ordinary places, from grocery aisles to dance studios, in these seven chilling tales that will mak
Ages 9–13
A Taste of Smoke
Marion Dane Bauer
A northern Minnesota camping trip turns haunting when the ghost of a boy who perished in a historic forest fire appears
Ages 9–13
Itchy Richard
Jamie Gilson
The whole second grade is scratching their heads as a lice outbreak turns the classroom upside down in this funny school
Ages 6–9
A Handful of Thieves
Nina Bawden
When a con man steals his grandmother’s savings, Fred and four of his friends form a committee to track him down and tak
Ages 8–12
My Naughty Little Sister
My Naughty Little Sister Storybook
Dorothy Edwards
A patient older sister recounts the messy, funny, and rambunctious misadventures of her spirited and naughty little sibl
Ages 4–8
Guinea Pigs Don't Talk
Laurie Myers
Lisa’s first day at a new school turns into a battle of wits as she and a bossy classmate trade pranks involving the cla
Ages 7–10
Miranda the Great
Eleanor Estes
A brave mother cat must navigate the chaos and danger of ancient Rome to lead her tiny kittens to safety when the city i
Ages 8–12
Carmen Sandiego #1
Clue by Clue
Catherine Hapka
For the child who loves cracking codes and working with friends to uncover secrets in their own neighborhood.
Ages 8–12
My Rows and Piles of Coins
Tololwa Marti Mollel
A young Tanzanian boy diligently fills his secret money box coin by coin, hoping to buy a bicycle that will help his fam
Ages 4–8
The Wall
Eve Bunting
A father and son take a quiet, meaningful journey to the Vietnam War Memorial to touch the engraved name of the grandfat
Ages 4–8
The Tangerine Tree
Regina Hanson
Ida struggles with her father's departure for America until a shared secret helps her feel close to him despite the mile
Ages 5–8
Nobody
Patience Brewster
Sarah always blames a mysterious figure named Nobody for her mishaps, but she is in for a surprise when Nobody actually
Ages 3–7
Tuna Fish Thanksgiving
C. S. Adler
With her parents' divorce looming, thirteen-year-old Gilda takes it upon herself to keep her siblings steady and ensure
Ages 10–14
Three Blind Mice
The Complete Story of the Three Blind Mice
John William Ivimey
For the child who loves the 'Three Blind Mice' nursery rhyme and wonders how those poor mice got into such a pickle in t
Ages 4–8
The Enchanted Storks: A Tale of Bagdad
Aaron Shepard
Transformed into a bird by an evil sorcerer, the Calif of Baghdad must find the one secret magic word that can return hi
Ages 6–10
Anna, Grandpa, and the Big Storm
Carla Stevens
For the child who needs to see how bravery and family bonds can turn a scary situation into an unforgettable adventure d
Ages 7–10
One, Five, Many
Květa Pacovská
Paper doors, mirrors, and bright cutouts turn the numbers one through ten into a tactile playground of colors and shapes
Ages 2–5
Peeping and Sleeping
Fran Manushkin
Mystery fills the night air as Barry and his father follow strange peeping sounds through the dark to find a surprise wa
Ages 3–7
Dunk
David Lubar
Chad's summer on the Jersey Shore is a mix of high-stakes boardwalk humor and heavy reality as he juggles a new job with
Ages 12–17
Klondike Fever The Famous Gold Rush of 1898
Michael L. Cooper
Massive crowds rush to the Klondike in 1898, braving dangerous trails to find gold in a town that rose and fell in the b
Ages 9–13
A Stick Is an Excellent Thing: Poems Celebrating Outdoor Play
Marilyn Singer
For children who need a nudge to step away from screens and rediscover the magic of a simple stick, a mud puddle, or a g
Ages 4–8
Janet Hamm Needs a Date for the Dance
Eve Bunting
Peer pressure pushes Janet Hamm to invent a fake date for the seventh grade dance, but she soon discovers that one lie c
Ages 9–12
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