We love these books, and you might too! Click on a book's cover to learn more about it. Then, click on the buttons on the bottom to see them in the catalog, Overdrive, and Hoopla.
Check back monthly for new picks. Enjoy! - Children's Staff
Staff Favorites
Picture Book
A very colorful story reminding us that every bit of action counts, big or small.
View in our catalog View with HooplaI Am One
Let your imagination run wild with this story about a boy named Jack, his ginormous tree house, and all the critters that came to play.
View in our catalogThe Tree House that Jack Built
This cleverly illustrated classic folktale will surely delight people of all ages. Not only does a reader learn an important moral, but also the days of the week, dates, and colors.
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This is an enchanting story about the success of nurturing a talent through hard work, belonging, and the love of home. The illustrations are quite remarkable!
View in our catalog View with HooplaThe Bear and the Piano
The carton is open and there's been an escape....or eggscape! Follow humorous, playful text and colorful illustrations on an adventure through the grocery store.
View in our catalog View with Hoopla View with OverdriveThe Great Eggscape!
Meet Crickwing, a lonely cockroach with a twisted wing who is trying to survive in a dangerous insect world. Be sure to check out the unusual facts about several insects in the back of the book.
View in our catalog View with HooplaCrickwing
Our beloved friends, Frog and Toad, are featured in this special 50th anniversary edition of the original award-winning book. Five stories are featured, along with a special seven pages of author notes, sketches, and photographs.
View in our catalog View with Hoopla View with OverdriveFrog and Toad are Friends
Leif the leaf is afraid to fall off the tree! Using their problem-solving skills, two animated leaves work out a plan to get to the ground safely. Kids will love seeing the ideas they come up with.
View in our catalog View with OverdriveLeif and the Fall
Detailed pictures of vehicles and places in the city offer lots to see and talk about.
View in our catalogOtto in the City
A wonderful tale for parents and caregivers to read with their little ones. We are reminded that simply listening is a powerful way to help others.
View in our catalog View with Hoopla View with OverdriveThe Rabbit Listened
When Bear makes a den, he fills it with chairs, tables, and even a sofa! Still, something is missing. What could it be? The answer will warm readers’ hearts. Written in cave-speak, this story simply begs to be read aloud.
View in our catalogBear Make Den
Chapter Book
Main Street is another series from the author of The Babysitters Club series. It is a coming of age story about three friends entering seventh grade in a new school with students aging up to twelfth grade.
View in our catalog View with OverdriveSeptember Surprises
Two boys of different cultures meet by chance in the desert of the Middle East. They are completely lost, desperate for food, water, and shelter, and in the process of escaping from people who aim to hurt them. How will they communicate without speaking the same language?
View in our catalogCamel Rider
A truly inspiring story describing the bond that develops between a girl named Piper and a dog named Baby. The perspectives of both Piper and Baby are shared in alternating chapters, making the entire book an engaging read.
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An early reader in graphic novel format. Three chapters with simple plots feature adorable Unicorn and Yeti friends builds reading confidence.
View in our catalog View with OverdriveFriends Rock
You may be aware of the legends of the wizard Merlin, his apprentice Morgana, and King Arthur, but I bet you’ve never heard of their canine companion Nosewise! Narrated by the Good Boy himself, this book will leave you in stitches.
View in our catalogThe Wizard's Dog
Homeschooled thus far at the Renaissance Faire, 11-year-old Impy is ready to embark on the dangerous quest of attending middle school! Jamieson accurately depicts the trials and dramas of sixth grade with witty text and colorful, expressive illustrations.
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Non-Fiction
Learn about felt and try some pretty easy crafts such as: a tic tac toe board, an owl, emoji coasters, and more!
View in our catalogFelting Project You Won't be Able to Resist
This a a concise compillilation of destinations you may have never heard about before!
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Eggers tells the story of the construction of the Golden Gate Bridge and the ensuing battle over its color. Tucker Nichols’s colorful cut-paper illustrations pair perfectly with Eggers’s minimalist text.
View in our catalog View with Hoopla View with OverdriveThis Bridge will not be Gray