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Mrs. Dowdel #3
A Season of Gifts
Richard Peck
In 1958, twelve-year-old Bob Barnhart and his family move to a small Illinois town, where their larger-than-life neighbo
Ages 4–11
No Such Thing as Ghosts
Ursula Vernon
Danny and Wendell's Halloween trick-or-treating takes a spooky turn when a bully dares them to enter a haunted house. Wi
Ages 4–11
Petrosinella: A Neapolitan Rapunzel
Diane Stanley
This vibrant retelling of the earliest known Rapunzel variant features Petrosinella, a girl imprisoned by an ogress, who
Ages 4–11
Sweet Briar Goes to School
Karma Wilson
Sweet Briar the skunk is teased by her classmates for her strong smell, making her feel like an outsider. But when a hun
Ages 4–11
Back Home
Gloria Jean Pinkney
Eight-year-old Ernestine travels "back home" to the North Carolina farm where she was born, experiencing a summer filled
Ages 4–11
New Year at the Pier: A Rosh Hashanah Story
April Halprin Wayland
Join best friends Violet the swan and Winston the duck as they celebrate Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year. Through thr
Ages 4–11
Mexikid: A Graphic Memoir
Pedro Martin
Join Pedro and his huge family on an epic road trip to Mexico to meet his legendary Abuelito. This graphic memoir blends
Ages 12–18
How I Saved Hanukkah
Amy Goldman Koss
Marla wishes she celebrated Christmas like her best friend, but one year she decides to learn all about Hanukkah. Soon,
Ages 4–11
The Goof who Invented Homework and Other School Poems
Kalli Dakos
This poetry collection perfectly reflects the varied, sometimes funny, sometimes serious activities and emotions of the
Ages 4–11
My Palace of Leaves in Sarajevo
Marybeth Lorbiecki
Ten-year-old Nadja writes letters to her cousin in Minnesota, sharing the daily realities and horrors of war in Sarajevo
Ages 4–11
Visit from Saint Nicholas
Clement Clarke Moore, Robert Cremins
Experience the classic poem, "'Twas the Night Before Christmas," brought to life with delightful pop-up illustrations. T
Ages 4–11
Frog and Toad
Frog, where are You?
Mercer Mayer
A boy and his loyal dog embark on a wordless adventure through the woods, encountering various animals as they search fo
Ages 4–11
The Last Leopard
Lauren St. John
Join Martine and her friend Ben on a heart-pounding adventure to Zimbabwe, where they must protect Khan, the last leopar
Ages 4–11
The Great Dragon Rescue
M. P. Robertson
Join George and his loyal dragon companion as they brave danger to save a baby dragon from a formidable witch. This hear
Ages 4–11
Two White Pebbles
Robert D. San Souci
John and Clara, a childless couple, discover their chores are being mysteriously done. They learn their two white pebble
Ages 4–11
Stay with Me
Paul Griffin
Fifteen-year-olds Mack and Céce find love amidst challenging circumstances. When Mack is imprisoned, their bond is teste
Ages 9–12
Boo to a Goose
Mem Fox
Join a boy on a whimsical journey through his imagination as he lists all the absurd, funny things he'd do before ever d
Ages 4–8
Johnny Dixon #6
The Wrath of the Grinning Ghost
Brad Strickland
When Johnny Dixon's father falls into a coma, Johnny, his friends Fergie and Professor Childermass, must brave a fearsom
Ages 8–12
The Impossible Patriotism Project
Linda Skeers
Caleb faces a tough Presidents' Day project, needing to symbolize patriotism. He finds inspiration in his military dad,
Ages 4–11
The Boy Who Drew Cats: A Japanese Folktale
Arthur A. Levine
Kenji, a boy who can't stop drawing cats, finds himself in trouble and then in a thrilling, ghostly adventure. His uniqu
Ages 4–11
Callie Ann and Mistah Bear
Robert D. San Souci
When a charming but mysterious man begins courting their mother, a quick-thinking child realizes he's actually a bear in
Ages 4–11
Mutt's Promise
Julie Salamon
After their owner moves away, two dogs find themselves trapped in a harsh puppy mill. They must summon their courage and
Ages 4–11
Johnny Dixon #10
The Bell, the Book, and the Spellbinder
Brad Strickland, John Bellairs
Johnny Dixon's best friend, Fergie, steals an enchanted book and slowly succumbs to the power of the evil sorcerer Jarmy
Ages 8–11
Gods and Warriors #3
The Crocodile Tomb
Michelle Paver
Join Hylas and Pirra as they journey to ancient Egypt, racing against time and dangerous foes to uncover a powerful dagg
Ages 4–11
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