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The Monday Horses
Jean Slaughter Doty
Cass's world is turned upside down when her pony, Toby, is injured. This leads her to Foxfire stables, where she finds n
Ages 4–11
Leon and the Champion Chip
Allen Kurzweil
When fifth-grader Leon enters a potato chip tasting contest, he uses scientific methods to gain an edge. But he also has
Ages 4–11
Jenny and the Tennis Nut
Janet Schulman
Jenny's family loves tennis, but she just isn't a natural. When she tries gymnastics, she discovers a hidden talent and
Ages 4–11
No Good in Art
Miriam Cohen
Jim is convinced he's "no good in art" after a critical kindergarten teacher. But when a new first-grade teacher encoura
Ages 4–11
The Cremation of Sam McGee
Robert William Service
In the icy Yukon, a prospector's dying wish for cremation leads his companion on a grim, yet ultimately humorous, journe
Ages 4–11
Lizzie's Invitation
Holly Keller
When Lizzie doesn't receive a party invitation, she feels left out. But a chance encounter with another uninvited girl l
Ages 4–11
The Twelve Months A Greek Folktale
Aliki
A poor widow's grateful spirit is rewarded by the Twelve Months, while her rich, complaining neighbor faces a surprising
Ages 4–11
How the Forest Grew
William Jaspersohn
This engaging early reader illustrates the fascinating process of ecological succession, showing how a simple field grad
Ages 4–11
Be Glad Your Nose Is on Your Face: And Other Poems: Some of the Best of Jack Prelutsky
Jack Prelutsky
Dive into the silly, surprising world of Jack Prelutsky with this "best of" collection. From peculiar creatures to every
Ages 4–11
The Mona Lisa Mystery
Pat Hutchins
Class 3 from Hampstead Primary School embarks on an exciting school trip to Paris, only to stumble upon a captivating my
Ages 4–11
World of Howl #3
House of Many Ways
Diana Wynne Jones
Charmain Baker expects a quiet house-sitting gig, but her Great-Uncle William's cottage is a magical portal. Soon she's
Ages 9–13
The Time of the Ghost
Diana Wynne Jones
When a nameless ghost finds herself haunting a familiar boarding school, she discovers she is Sally Melford, one of four
Ages 10–14
Saving the Baghdad Zoo: A True Story of Hope and Heroes
Kelly Milner Halls, William Sumner
Follow Army Major William Sumner's harrowing, real-life mission to rescue the animals of the Baghdad Zoo amidst the 2003
Ages 4–11
The Machine Gunners
Robert Westall
In wartime England, Chas and his friends discover a crashed German plane and salvage its machine gun. They build a secre
Ages 9–12
Dots, Spots, Speckles, and Stripes
Tana Hoban
Tana Hoban's classic photographs invite young readers to discover dots, spots, speckles, and stripes on everything from
Ages 4–8
The First State of Being
Erin Entrada Kelly
In the lead-up to Y2K, 12-year-old Michael meets Ridge, a strange teenager claiming to be from 2199. After Ridge accurat
Ages 8–12
Barbara Frietchie
John Greenleaf Whittier
John Greenleaf Whittier's classic poem tells the dramatic tale of Barbara Frietchie, who, at 90 years old, defiantly wav
Ages 4–11
The Homeward Bounders
Diana Wynne Jones
Jamie discovers mysterious entities playing a game with the world, leading him to become a 'Homeward Bounder' who must t
Ages 9–13
Funnybones #3
The Black Cat
Allan Ahlberg
Join a curious black cat as it observes the hilarious antics of three friendly skeletons enjoying a day of sledding in t
Ages 4–11
I Took a Walk
Henry Cole
Join a quiet walk through woods, pastures, and ponds, where curious young readers can lift flaps to reveal various birds
Ages 4–11
Pictures from Our Vacation
Lynne Rae Perkins
Armed with new cameras, a brother and sister try to photograph their summer vacation at the family farm. They soon learn
Ages 4–11
When We Married Gary
Anna Grossnickle Hines
Beth remembers her biological father, while her younger sibling does not. Together, they navigate the new experience of
Ages 4–8
Why I'm Already Blue
Terry Farish
A young girl seeks to understand her family's struggles and her evolving relationship with the handicapped boy next door
Ages 4–11
Spring A Haiku Story
George Shannon
This lyrical collection of haiku verses captures the essence of spring's awakening. Each short poem, paired with gentle
Ages 4–11
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