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Gordy Smith #2
Following My Own Footsteps
Mary Downing Hahn
Gordy moves in with his strict grandmother to escape an abusive home, finding a new perspective through her no-nonsense
Ages 10–14
Alia Waking
Laura Williams McCaffrey
Alia has always dreamed of joining a legendary sisterhood of warriors, but a new assignment caring for captives makes he
Ages 10–14
The Top of the World: Climbing Mount Everest
Steve Jenkins
Learn about the specialized oxygen gear, survival techniques, and treacherous terrain required to reach the highest poin
Ages 6–10
Shirley Climo's Folktales & Myths #4
The Little Red Ant and the Great Big Crumb
Shirley Climo
Deep in a Mexican cornfield, a tiny red ant finds a snack too big to carry and searches for a companion strong enough to
Ages 4–8
A Porcupine Named Fluffy
Helen Lester
For the child who feels like they don't quite fit their label or name. This silly story helps kids embrace their unique
Ages 4–7
Syd Hoff Books
Bernard on His Own
Syd Hoff
Little bear cub Bernard tries his very best to fish and explore on his own, only to find comfort in his father's arms wh
Ages 3–7
Great Episodes
Guns for General Washington
Seymour Reit
During the brutal winter of 1775, two brothers attempt to haul 183 cannons across a snowy wilderness to help Washington
Ages 8–12
When Mischief Came to Town
Katrina Nannestad
For the child who has a big heart but finds that their high energy often leads to accidental trouble while trying to fit
Ages 8–12
Holiday Mice #4
Fourth of July Mice!
Bethany Roberts
Four little mice head out for a day of big independence Day fun, from the excitement of the town parade to the sparkle o
Ages 3–6
Helping Out
George Ancona
See the quiet power of cooperation through photographs of children and adults working side-by-side to get real jobs done
Ages 4–8
Arabel and Mortimer #1
Arabel's Raven
Joan Aiken
A wild raven with a two-word vocabulary moves into Arabel's home, sparking a series of chaotic and comical changes for t
Ages 7–10
Riding the Tiger
Eve Bunting
Davey worries a new baby brother from Korea might change everything, but he soon learns that a parent’s heart has plenty
Ages 4–8
The Dancing Man
Ruth Bornstein
For the child discovering a hidden talent or a passion that feels like magic. A lyrical story about finding your rhythm
Ages 5–8
Train to Somewhere
Eve Bunting
Marianne boards the Orphan Train in the late 1800s, traveling westward across the country in search of a place to call h
Ages 5–9
The Boys' War: Confederate and Union Soldiers Talk about the Civil War
Jim Murphy
For the student curious about the real faces of history, this account uses the diaries and letters of boys as young as t
Ages 10–15
It's Just Me, Emily
Anna Grossnickle Hines
A game of make-believe comes to life as Emily transforms into different creatures while her mother tries to guess who is
Ages 2–5
Tallulah #1
Tallulah's Tutu
Marilyn Singer
Tallulah is ready for her beautiful ballet tutu right now, but she has to learn that the best performances come after a
Ages 4–8
Mad as a Wet Hen! And Other Funny Idioms
Marvin Terban
English is full of strange phrases that don't mean what they say. Learn the funny origins and true meanings of over 100
Ages 7–11
The Barn Burner
Patricia Willis
Accused of a crime he didn't commit during the Great Depression, fourteen-year-old Ross finds an unexpected chance at a
Ages 10–14
Too Hot to Hoot Funny Palindrome Riddles
Marvin Terban
For the curious student who loves wordplay, these clever riddles introduce the world of palindromes through humor and en
Ages 7–11
City Dog
Karla Kuskin
The sights and sounds of the countryside come alive in this rhyming tale of a city pup’s very first trip away from the p
Ages 3–7
The Beautiful Butterfly A Folktale from Spain
Judy Sierra
A beautiful butterfly with a love for music loses her husband to a hungry fish, leading to a strange and funny encounter
Ages 4–8
Tano & Binti Two Chimpanzees Return to the Wild
Andy DaVolls, Linda DaVolls
Tano and Binti leave the comfort of the London Zoo for the wilds of Gambia, where they must learn to survive with the he
Ages 5–9
Candles, Cakes, and Donkey Tails
Lila Perl
The history of birthday cakes, the meaning of birthstones, and unusual party customs from around the world explain why w
Ages 8–12
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