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Staff Favorites
Picture Book
Max the blue cat plays and attacks!
“Max’s nose is twitchy, twitchy.
Max’s tail is switchy, switchy.”
Lots of action and catchy rhymes and phrases.
Max Attacks
Fairies have so many important jobs! Listen along with a young child as his mother tells him of the very special things they do. Rich illustrations reflect a wide variety of fairies.
View in our catalogGood Night, Fairies
A laugh out loud, rhyming story with fantastic pictures about two friends that learn the importance of sharing.
View in our catalog View with OverdriveLady Pancake and Sir French Toast
A sci-fi take on the Where's Waldo? series using the ever popular Star Wars characters. Have fun alone or as a family hunting for Chewie!
View in our catalogWhere's the Wookie?
Perfect for preschoolers, each page presents a new challenge to search for in a fun, vibrant picture. This book is fun and builds visual discrimination skills.
View in our catalogThe Odd One Out
Build visual discrimination skills by finding the matching pair in each colorful illustration.
View in our catalogWhere's the Pair?
This delightful tale follows Shailey as she hunts for the perfect reading partner for bedtime. Many of her favorite fairy tale characters interview for the position but who will be just right?
View in our catalog View with HooplaHelp Wanted: Must Love Books
An imaginative tale that helps a child cope with an unpleasant situation. This is a testament to family spirit, fantasy, and hard work!
View in our catalog View with OverdriveThe Paper Kingdom
It's a restless night for everyone in the napping house and nobody can sleep. But then....a chirping cricket sings a song. Enjoy this calming cumulative story perfect for bedtime reading.
View in our catalog View with Hoopla View with OverdriveThe Full Moon at the Napping House
In this original award winning picture book, Peter and Judy play a board game and suddenly adventure and danger surrounds them. But is it real?
View in our catalog View with Hoopla View with OverdriveJumanji
Oliver Jeffers not only writes whimsical short stories for each letter of the alaphabet, but he illustrates them as well! It is quite entertaining and very creative.
View in our catalog View with OverdriveOnce Upon an Alphabet
Who doesn't like springtime sun? Take a lyrical journey with furry and feathered friends as they experience spring sunshine. I enjoyed the fun illustrations.
View in our catalog View with HooplaSunshine Brightens Springtime
Nattiq, a ringed seal, has returned to his Arctic home after a long journey south. Join him as he tells his friends, polar bear, caribou, raven, walrus, and narwhal of the amazing sights he has seen. A wonderful imaginative story of discovery and friendship.
View in our catalog View with HooplaNattiq and the Land of Statues
As each member of the Hope family sees a big black dog outside, it's size seems to grow! Only the littlest, Small Hope, ventures out to see it. Rich illustrations leave sharp-eyed readers with plenty to pore over in this story of courage.
View in our catalogBlack Dog
Non-Fiction
Never give a faerie your full name! This St. Patrick’s Day, learn some fascinating things about faeries as well as practical advice in the event that you find one!
View in our catalogA Practical Guide to Faeries
Cate's passion for birds shines through as she shows how anyone can watch them in their own neighborhood. Both funny and full of information, this is a marvelous introduction to bird-watching.
View in our catalogLook Up! Bird-Watching in Your Own Backyard
Chapter Book
A humorous graphic novel read for the early reader.
View in our catalogBean Dog and Nugget
A tween adventure about a girl whose parents were killed by pirates, leaving detailed instructions for her in their will. Follow Bronte on her adventure as she travels from kingdom to kingdom, visiting her aunts, including one that is a veterinarian specializing in dragon care.
View in our catalog View with HooplaThe Extremely Inconvenient Adventures of Bronte Mettlestone
This middle grade companion book to Wonder features three short stories told from the perspective of characters Julian, Christopher, and Charlotte. Each story reveals a special bond with Auggie Pullman. Discover the lessons learned about friendship, honesty, acceptance and kindness.
View in our catalog View with OverdriveAuggie and Me
Two friends on the East Coast find a hidden book with a mystery of its own. The curious friends puzzle over it's strange contents and the frightening events which unfold.
View in our catalog View with Hoopla View with OverdriveThe Rosemary Spell
Everyday there is news of Refugees. This story provides 3 different scenarios of the characters making the agonizing decision to escape their homeland, and their terrying journey. Refugee is a challenging read but really should not be overlooked.
View in our catalog View with Hoopla View with OverdriveRefugee
Twelve-year-old Darleen is a hero and a star in the make-believe world of the movies. When her film adventures collide with reality, Darleen must defeat villains both on screen and off.
You are swept along into Darleen's edge-of-your-seat adventures.
Daring Darleen: Queen of the Screen
Raccoon brothers Bingo and J'miah and human boy Chap all love the swamp. But when dangers both manmade and natural threaten it, only the legendary Sugar Man can save the day! Appelt expertly balances tension with humor in this true blue book. Wake up, Sugar Man!
View in our catalog View with Hoopla View with OverdriveThe True Blue Scouts of Sugar Man Swamp