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The Treasures of Weatherby
Zilpha Keatley Snyder
Small-statured Harleigh and his daring new friend Allegra team up to hunt for a hidden fortune and stop a thief inside t
Ages 8–12
The Boys Team
Amy Schwartz
A four-year-old boy narrates a busy week at preschool with his two best friends. Follow their daily rhythm of playing to
Ages 3–5
Grandy Thaxter's Helper
Douglas Rees
For the child who enjoys unexpected friendships and the comedy of errors that happens when someone tries to help but get
Ages 4–8
Asteroids Invaders from Space
Robert Kraske
For the child who looks up at the night sky and wonders what else is out there, especially the giant rocks that might on
Ages 8–12
On Jewish Holidays #1
On Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur
Cathy Goldberg Fishman
Follow a young girl and her family through the traditions of the High Holy Days as she thinks about what these sacred tr
Ages 4–8
Grumpy Grandpa
Heather Henson
For children who feel intimidated by an older relative's stern demeanor and want to understand the person behind the gru
Ages 4–8
Acting Out
Avi, Susan Cooper, Sharon Creech, Patricia MacLachlan, Katherine Paterson, Richard Peck
For the creative child who loves to perform, this collection of short plays by master storytellers provides easy-to-stag
Ages 8–12
For You are a Kenyan Child
Kelly Cunnane
For the child curious about the daily rhythms of others, this sensory journey celebrates the vibrant community, animals,
Ages 3–8
Tales from the House of Bunnicula
Bud Barkin, Private Eye
James Howe
Howie the dachshund puts on a trench coat and tries his paw at writing a hard-boiled mystery novel featuring himself as
Ages 7–10
Danny and T.J. #1
Being Danny's Dog
Phyllis Reynolds Naylor
For the child feeling overshadowed by an older sibling or struggling to find their own identity after a family move and
Ages 8–12
Mythological Creatures: A Classical Bestiary
Lynn Curlee
Lush, bordered illustrations bring the fearsome beasts of Greek mythology to life alongside the classic tales of their l
Ages 7–12
Stella Montgomery Investigations #1
Withering-by-Sea
Judith Rossell
Stella’s dull life at a seaside hotel vanishes when she witnesses a secret that sends her on the run from a dangerous ma
Ages 8–12
Altogether, One at a Time
E. L. Konigsburg
Four short stories capture the complex feelings of childhood, from a difficult birthday party to an unforgettable night
Ages 8–12
The Stone Dancers
Nora Martin
A mountain village learns the true meaning of hospitality when a young girl uses an ancient legend about stone dancers t
Ages 5–9
The Sylvie Cycle #1
The Great Good Thing
Roderick Townley
Sylvie has been a twelve-year-old princess for eighty years, but she is tired of the same plot and decides to risk every
Ages 8–12
Can't Scare Me!
Ashley Bryan
A little boy thinks he is far too brave to listen to his grandma's warnings until he comes face-to-face with a massive,
Ages 4–8
The Desert Is Theirs
Byrd Baylor
The dry sands and bright sun come to life in this rhythmic celebration of how plants, animals, and people share the dese
Ages 6–10
Albert the Goose #1
Albert's Alphabet
Leslie Tryon
Albert gathers every scrap and tool in his workshop to build a custom alphabet for the local school playground in this c
Ages 3–7
Olivia #4
Olivia Forms a Band
Ian Falconer
For the child who meets every obstacle with a creative, high-energy solution and a healthy dose of self-confidence.
Ages 3–7
My Name Is María Isabel
Alma Flor Ada
Third-grader María Isabel struggles to feel at home in her new school until a writing assignment gives her the chance to
Ages 7–10
Super-completely and Totally the Messiest
Judith Viorst
For the child who leaves a trail of crumbs and clutter but has a heart of gold, this story celebrates the messy side of
Ages 4–8
Alexander #3
Alexander, Who's Not (Do You Hear Me? I Mean It!) Going to Move
Judith Viorst
Alexander is digging in his heels and refusing to move, determined not to leave his best friends or his favorite backyar
Ages 4–8
The Ghosts of Luckless Gulch
Anne Isaacs
During the 1848 Gold Rush, lightning-fast Estrella must outrun greedy ghosts to save her exotic pets from a haunted gold
Ages 7–11
The Dancing Granny
Ashley Bryan
Spider Ananse thinks he can outsmart Granny by getting her to dance so he can raid her garden, but her unstoppable rhyth
Ages 4–8
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