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Alphabet Acrostic #1
Autumn: An Alphabet Acrostic
Steven Schnur
This lyrical poetry collection celebrates the autumn season, its animals, and harvested foods. Each poem forms an acrost
Ages 4–11
The Night the Whole Class Slept Over
Stella Pevsner
Eleven-year-old Dan, whose artist parents move frequently, fears losing his new friends. A class sleepover, unexpectedly
Ages 4–11
Sunshine Home
Eve Bunting
When Tim visits his grandmother in a nursing home, everyone pretends to be happy, but Tim helps them open up about their
Ages 4–11
Roots and Blues: A Celebration
Arnold Adoff
Explore the rich history of blues music through evocative poetry, tracing its origins from the sounds of the earth and t
Ages 4–11
The Taxing Case of the Cows
Pegi Deitz Shea
Meet Abby and Julia Smith, two determined sisters who fought for women's right to vote by protesting unfair taxes. When
Ages 4–11
Welcome Aboard! Traveling on an Ocean Liner
Barbara A. Huff
Discover the wonders of a five-day Atlantic crossing on the Queen Elizabeth 2, from daily life on board to the rich hist
Ages 4–11
The Lump in the Middle
Carole S. Adler
As the "lump in the middle" between her "perfect" older sister and "cute" younger sister, Kelsey feels out of place in h
Ages 4–11
Wild Willie Mystery #1
Alien Brain Fryout: A Wild Willie Mystery
Barbara M. Joosse
When a neighborhood bully starts acting strangely, Willie, Lucy, and Kyle suspect aliens are involved. But a talking par
Ages 4–11
Social Smarts: Manners for Today's Kids
Elizabeth James, Carol Barkin
Through a Q&A format, two eighth graders write to an etiquette columnist, K. T. Answers, seeking advice on various socia
Ages 4–11
Keeper of the Universe
Louise Lawrence
Christopher, a 17-year-old from Earth, is thrust into a cosmic conflict when he's kidnapped by a renegade Galactic Contr
Ages 4–11
Archer's Quest
Linda Sue Park
Twelve-year-old Kevin Kim's life takes an unexpected turn when he encounters Chu-mong, a legendary king from ancient Kor
Ages 8–12
Watermelon Wishes
Lisa Moser
Charlie spends a heartwarming summer growing watermelons with his Grandpap, who tries to guess Charlie's secret wish for
Ages 4–11
Fish Girl
Donna Jo Napoli
Fish Girl, a mermaid living in a boardwalk aquarium, befriends an ordinary girl named Livia. Their bond sparks Fish Girl
Ages 4–11
The Christmas Tree Pickle: A Holiday Tradition to Relish
Malcolm Newsome
When the smallest child is left with a pickle ornament, her wish brings it to life. Follow the magical pickle's funny jo
Ages 4–11
Our Moon: New Discoveries about Earth's Closest Companion
Elaine Scott
This captivating chapter book offers a comprehensive and accessible look at the Moon, featuring spectacular full-color p
Ages 4–11
Mustache Baby #1
Mustache Baby
Bridget Heos
Baby Billy is born with a mustache, prompting his parents to wonder if he's destined to be a hero or a villain. This fun
Ages 4–11
The Bourbon Street Musicians
Kathy Z. Price
Four animal friends, feeling past their prime, embark on a lively adventure to become musicians in this spirited Cajun r
Ages 4–11
Paper Bird
Maretha Maartens
Adam, a young boy from a black South African township, risks his life daily selling newspapers in the city to feed his f
Ages 8–11
Willie #2
Willie, the Frog Prince
Carole S. Adler
Willie, an eleven-year-old, constantly strives to please his perfectionist father. His world expands when he befriends M
Ages 7–11
The Forest Queen
Betsy Cornwell
When her brother's cruelty to commoners becomes unbearable, sixteen-year-old Sylvie flees to the woods, gathering a band
Ages 4–11
The Ballad of Lucy Whipple
Karen Cushman
Lucy Whipple is miserable when her family moves from Massachusetts to a dusty California mining town in 1849. She longs
Ages 8–12
Dar and the Spear-Thrower
Marjorie Cowley
Fifteen thousand years ago, a young Cro-Magnon boy named Dar embarks on a perilous journey to trade for an ivory spear-t
Ages 4–11
Goodbye Brings Hello: A Book of Firsts
Dianne White
This heartwarming rhyming story gently guides children through the universal experience of milestones, from first steps
Ages 4–11
The House of Secrets
Nina Bawden
While staying with their aunt, the Mallory children discover a secret passage to a mysterious old house next door. Their
Ages 6–10
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