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Bernie the Bear #1
Bernie Drives a Truck
Derek Radford
Climb into the cab with Bernie the bear to see how a big truck works and what it is like to spend a day delivering cargo
Ages 3–7
A Taste of Home
Richard Ho
A walk through the city streets becomes a global feast as friends collect ingredients from many cultures to cook a meal
Ages 4–8
Cam Jansen #30
Cam Jansen and the Wedding Cake Mystery
David A. Adler
A wedding cake has been stolen right before the big day, and Cam must use her photographic memory to track down a thief
Ages 6–9
Market Day
Lois Ehlert
Vibrant colors and rhythmic patterns capture the sensory excitement of a farm family’s busy trip to the local market.
Ages 3–7
Cam Jansen #1
The Mystery of the Stolen Diamonds
David A. Adler
A fifth-grader puts her incredible photographic memory to the test to track down a set of stolen diamonds with her frien
Ages 6–9
Because of You
Barbara G. Hennessy
The most fascinating thing you will learn is how every individual person contributes to making the entire world a kinder
Ages 3–7
Curious George
Curious George
H. A. Rey
A curious little monkey leaves his home in Africa for the big city, where his sense of wonder leads him into one mishap
Ages 4–8
Horses of the Maury River #2
Macadoo of the Maury River
Gigi Amateau
Macadoo the Belgian stallion protects his dam and finds his true purpose as a therapy horse, serving others with patienc
Ages 8–12
A to Z Mysteries #2
The Bald Bandit
Ron Roy
Dink and his fellow detectives are on the trail of a bank robber after a video camera captures a mysterious figure at th
Ages 6–9
What Was?
What Was the San Francisco Earthquake?
Dorothy Hoobler, Thomas Hoobler, Who HQ
The ground buckles and fires roar through 500 city blocks as San Francisco faces the massive 1906 quake and begins a mir
Ages 8–12
Jenny Archer #1
A Job for Jenny Archer
Ellen Conford
Jenny Archer wants a horse, and she wants it now. Her hilarious quest for cash leads to a real estate disaster that acci
Ages 7–10
Weather Update #2
Forecasting Weather
Terri Sievert
Meteorologists use specialized tools and data to predict snowstorms and sunny days, keeping us safe and dry through ever
Ages 5–8
Lunch Lady #1
Lunch Lady and the Cyborg Substitute
Jarrett J. Krosoczka
The school cafeteria hides a daring secret agent who must stop a high-tech plot to replace every popular teacher with a
Ages 7–10
Aren't You Coming Too?
Eve Rice
Amy watches the morning bustle from her window as neighbors and family head out, waiting for the special moment when she
Ages 2–5
Jasmine Green Rescues #2
A Duckling Called Button
Helen Peters
When Jasmine finds a nest of orphaned eggs in the woods, she must use all her skill to keep them warm and safe until the
Ages 7–10
Alice #22
Alice in the Know
Phyllis Reynolds Naylor
Alice takes a part-time job at the mall and handles the shifting friendships and life lessons that come during the summe
Ages 12–17
Down Sand Mountain
Steve Watkins
Twelve-year-old Dewey navigates a series of difficult days in a 1966 mining town, discovering how bullies and identity a
Ages 10–14
Roadwork #3
Construction
Sally Sutton
Rhythmic sounds and bustling machines fill the air as a dedicated construction team hoists, hammers, and digs to build a
Ages 2–5
Curious George Feeds the Animals
Margret Rey
For the child who struggles to follow rules when their excitement takes over. A gentle lesson on how well-meaning action
Ages 4–7
The Giant Baby
Allan Ahlberg
A little girl who desperately wants a brother finds herself in the middle of a wild adventure involving a kidnapping, a
Ages 7–10
Streetball Crew #2
Stealing the Game
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Raymond Obstfeld
Eighth-grader Chris finds his loyalty tested when his older brother is caught betting on neighborhood basketball games,
Ages 8–12
Happy Like Soccer
Maribeth Boelts
Sierra loves playing soccer on the nice suburban fields, but she wishes her hardworking aunt could see her play just onc
Ages 4–8
The Berenstain Bears Living Lights
The Berenstain Bears: God Bless Our Country
Mike Berenstain
For parents who want to introduce the Fourth of July as both a community celebration and a spiritual blessing while buil
Ages 4–8
Anastasia Krupnick #7
Anastasia's Chosen Career
Lois Lowry
The irrepressible Anastasia Krupnick is back and looking toward the future as she investigates a variety of colorful car
Ages 9–13
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