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Staff Favorites
Chapter Book
This series is perfect for kids just starting chapter books. It follows the adventures of a hamster and his friends.
View in our catalogHumphrey's Pet Show Panic
Travel back in history in this middle-grade fiction book based on actual WWII events and real people. Read the personal diary of a WWII soldier during the battle of Normandy, France (June-August 1944). It's the kind of book you won't want to put down once you start reading!
View in our catalog View with OverdriveThe Journal of Scott Pendleton Collins
It seemed like nothing would ever go wrong in Gooseberry Park, but then the drought came. Kona, the chocolate lab, and Gwendolyn, the 104 year-old hermit crab, decide something must be done. But will all of their friends on the team do their part?
View in our catalog View with OverdriveGooseberry Park and the Master Plan
Jigsaw and his friends enter the pet show, but the prize had gone missing. Can you put the "pieces of the puzzle" together and solve the mystery before Jigsaw Jones? This is part of a series for the early chapter reader.
View in our catalog View with OverdriveThe Case of the Best Pet Ever
Ben is new to soccer and when he joins the team he struggles a bit with a teammate. He learns the lesson of teamwork, the game of soccer, and takes a look at his own behavior/attitude - which are all part of the game. This is book one of an easy chapter series.
View in our catalogThe Ball Hogs
This historical fiction is loosely based on the Cuban revolution in the 1970's. The author does a compelling portrayal of dictatorships, military coups, and immigrant issues. I really felt a sense of these tragic realities. This would be a good book for class or family discussion.
View in our catalog View with Hoopla View with OverdriveI Lived on Butterfly Hill
A cute story about the developing friendship between a guinea pig, who is trying to survive in a park, and a squirrel. A fun read aloud for the family.
View in our catalog View with HooplaPee-Wee's Tale
Picture Book
This book is a fun way to read and practice prewriting skills for toddlers.
View in our catalogTouch and Trace Farm
This book is a silly exploration of shapes for any toddler.
View in our catalogThis is a Book of Shapes
This colorful picture book is perfect for a read-aloud to develop the strategy of prediction. Children will enjoy answering the question, "What do you think will happen next?" Be sure to look at the ending pages to find a number of feathered friends that might be found in your neighborhood.
View in our catalog View with HooplaFeathers for Lunch
This book is truly creative genius! It invites the reader to explore their imagination while simultaneously celebrating a history of classic literature. I recommend an adult read this out loud as the symbolism may be lost on young readers.
View in our catalogA Child of Books
An old truck who has worked hard and sees many things during its life gets a second chance from an old friend who restores it.
View in our catalogThe Old Truck
Did you know that half the world’s refugees are children? This story is told by a gentle, resilient little girl and her family living in a refugee camp and ends with their resettlement.
View in our catalog View with HooplaWherever I Go
Most of us have picked Dandelions and blown the seeds from their heads as children. That’s why this thoughtful tale from a Dandelion’s point-of-view is so accessible to all ages.
View in our catalogThe Dandelion’s Tale
Seeds and trees make powerful metaphors for young children in this beautiful story about learning to make choices that are good for us.
View in our catalogSeeds and Trees
Non-Fiction
This book is packed with over 30 hacks with sewing, baking, painting, and some science.nGreat indoor and outdoor activities for ages 8+.
View in our catalog View with HooplaLife Hacks For Kids
The lush illustrations support the enlightening text. This is an inspiring true story about one person, Ken Nedimyer, who is devoted to save the coral reefs. The back of the book has information about the Coral Restoration Foundation.
View in our catalog View with HooplaThe Brilliant Deep
This is a very interesting account of how animals help each other. I learned a lot from this fascinating book! It is quite engaging! The graphic novel type of illustrations clearly complement the information.
View in our catalogHow to Clean a Hippopotamus