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Best Friends in Training #3
Cat Wishes
Calista Brill
A skeptical cat discovers that while magic is real, the most meaningful surprises usually come from new friends rather t
Ages 4–8
Fireworks, Picnics, and Flags
James Cross Giblin
For the curious child who wonders why we eat hot dogs and watch the sky explode on the Fourth of July. A fascinating loo
Ages 8–12
The Upstairs Cat
Karla Kuskin
Two cats—one mean and old, the other lean and young—spend all their energy bickering in a rhythmic story about the point
Ages 4–8
Five Little Monkeys #4
Five Little Monkeys Bake a Birthday Cake
Eileen Christelow
For the child who wants to help but might cause a little chaos, this story celebrates the sweet intent behind big, messy
Ages 3–7
Cartons, Cans, and Orange Peels: Where Does Your Garbage Go?
Joanna Foster
The journey of your trash unfolds as you follow the path from the bin to the landfill, learning how recycling can give o
Ages 8–12
Angels Sweep the Desert Floor: Bible Legends about Moses in the Wilderness
Miriam Chaikin
Angels descend to the desert to clear the path for Moses and the Israelites as they face the long, difficult journey out
Ages 8–12
The Ghost Children
Eve Bunting
For the child navigating the heavy fog of grief or moving to an unfamiliar home, this mystery explores how we hold onto
Ages 8–12
Courtyard Cat
Carole S. Adler
Lindsay struggles with guilt and loneliness in an unfamiliar city after a family accident changes everything she once kn
Ages 8–12
Grandfather's Christmas Camp
Marc McCutcheon
Lizzie and her grandfather trek up a snowy mountain on Christmas Eve to bring home their three-legged dog, Mr. Biggins,
Ages 4–8
It Does Not Say Meow, and Other Animal Riddle Rhymes
Beatrice Schenk de Regniers
Playful verses offer clever clues about familiar creatures in this collection of nine rhyming riddles designed for guess
Ages 3–7
Monster Baby
Dian Curtis Regan
For the child who feels like an outsider or is adjusting to a new family dynamic. This gentle story explores how love an
Ages 4–8
Flying Solo
Ralph Fletcher
When their teacher doesn't show up, a sixth-grade class tries to run the school day themselves, but old secrets and tens
Ages 8–12
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
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
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
Too Far Away to Touch
Lesléa Newman
For children processing the impending loss of a family member, this gentle story uses the stars to explain how love rema
Ages 5–9
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
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
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 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
Greening the City Streets The Story of Community Gardens
Barbara A. Huff
See how city neighbors transform concrete into color in this photo essay about the urban gardening movement and the shar
Ages 8–12
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
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
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