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Hob Stories #4
The Yellow Book of Hob Stories
William Mayne
For the child who wonders about the creaks under the stairs or the missing tooth, these stories offer a gentle, magical
Ages 5–8
Wild Voices
Drew Nelson
For the child who asks deep questions about the natural world: these unsentimental stories explore how animals survive t
Ages 8–12
Just So Stories
How the Rhinoceros Got His Skin
Rudyard Kipling
A rude rhinoceros learns a very itchy lesson about manners in this classic, humorous tale of how he ended up with such b
Ages 4–8
The Cat's Midsummer Jamboree
David Kherdian
A traveling cat with a mandolin gathers a troupe of musical animal friends for an impromptu concert high up in the branc
Ages 3–7
Penelope Crumb #1
Penelope Crumb
Shawn K. Stout
Penelope Crumb has a very large nose, and that one unique feature leads her straight to a surprising discovery about her
Ages 7–10
I Can Do It All By Myself #8
I Can Take a Walk!
Shigeo Watanabe
A little bear sets off on a proud walk all by himself. The independence of the journey is sweet, but having his father j
Ages 2–5
Screwball
Alberta Armer
After polio changes his life, a young boy finds a new way to shine by pouring his heart and skill into building a racer
Ages 8–12
Bo Rabbit Smart for True Tall Tales from the Gullah
Priscilla Joaquith
For the child who loves outsmarting the 'big kids,' these classic trickster tales celebrate how wit and cleverness can o
Ages 8–12
Red, Red, Red
Valeri Gorbachev
Turtle is in a massive hurry to find something specifically red, and his curious neighbors are racing right behind him t
Ages 2–5
Meteor!
Patricia Polacco
Life in a quiet country town is turned upside down the moment a real meteor screams through the sky and lands right in t
Ages 4–8
Brambly Hedge #8
Poppy's Babies
Jill Barklem
Amapola finds a wonderful surprise waiting for her in Brambly Hedge as her new babies are officially named in this charm
Ages 4–8
Hot City
Barbara M. Joosse
When the summer heat becomes too much to bear, Mimi and Joe find a cool sanctuary among the library shelves to dream of
Ages 4–8
Latsch Valley #3
Betsy's Up-and-Down Year
Anne Pellowski
Life on a Wisconsin farm brings Betsy face-to-face with sibling rivalry, a dangerous rattlesnake, and the quiet sorrow o
Ages 8–12
The Lord Is My Shepherd The Twenty-Third Psalm
Tasha Tudor
For the child seeking a sense of safety and peace. This gentle walk through nature provides comfort and reassurance that
Ages 4–8
John Philip Duck
Patricia Polacco
A young boy in Depression-era Memphis trains his pet duck to perform in a grand hotel fountain, leading to the creation
Ages 4–9
Turning Point
Make Your Mark, Franklin Roosevelt
Judith St. George
For the child who wonders if they have what it takes to do something big. Discover how a young boy's curiosity and famil
Ages 7–10
Appelemando's Dreams
Patricia Polacco
Appelemando’s colorful dreams are just a distraction to the villagers until his imagination begins to physically transfo
Ages 4–8
The Calhoun Club
Patricia Polacco
For children spending their summer with family, this gentle story captures the magic of exploring the outdoors and findi
Ages 7–10
Deborah King's Animal Books
Custer: The True Story of a Horse
Deborah King
For the child who forms deep bonds with animals and wonders about the journey of a pet's life, from birth through many y
Ages 5–9
The World's Greatest Animals #1
The World's Greatest Elephant
Ralph Helfer
For the child who shares an unbreakable bond with a pet, this epic true story explores a lifelong friendship that surviv
Ages 6–10
Harry and the Dinosaurs #5
Harry and the Dinosaurs Go Wild
Ian Whybrow
For the young explorer who loves animals, this story turns a trip to the safari park into an imaginative journey about p
Ages 3–6
The Magic Books #2
The Magic Picture
Martha Alexander
For the child exploring the boundaries between art and reality. This story addresses the magical power of imagination an
Ages 5–8
Aussie Nibbles
The Magic Violin
Victor Kelleher
For the child discovering that their unique hobbies and talents have the power to change the world around them and bring
Ages 7–10
Professor Branestawm #2
Professor Branestawm's Treasure Hunt
Norman Hunter
From unspillable teacups to liquid carpets, Professor Branestawm's inventions are as brilliant as they are chaotic in th
Ages 8–12
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