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Chapter Book
Room Nine is graduating kindgergarten! Can Junie B. Jones keep her gown clean for the big day? A funny story to read yourself, or a great read-a-loud.
View in our catalog View with OverdriveJunie B. Jones is a Graduation Girl
Do you believe in ghosts? Gilda and Juliet find themselves working together to uncover family secrets involving a departed loved one. One of my favorites in middle school!
View in our catalog View with Hoopla View with OverdriveGilda Joyce Psychic Investigator
The is the first book of the series in a fast, fun, read for the beginner in chapter book reading. Caleb and Jax learn about teamwork and friendship as they start a fort building business. Their first job is to build a pink birthday castle. Will they finish it in time?
View in our catalogFort Builders Inc. The Birthday Castle
Perfect for spring! Winter blizzards and tragedy overtake Poppy, the deer mouse. Only time and the spring thaw can bring Poppy back to dear friend, Ereth, the porcupine.
View in our catalog View with HooplaPoppy and Ereth
This book is about 10 year old Della and her sister Suki who have been in & out of the foster system. When Suki becomes distant, Della works to understand and have faith that the system will help.
View in our catalog View with OverdriveFighting Words
The Big Friendly Giant (BFG) kidnaps a young girl from her bed and takes her to Giantland. Here she discovers many more giants! Sophie and the BFG conspire to end the others' loathsome antics in order to restore Giantland into a wonderful place.
View in our catalog View with OverdriveThe BFG
This remarkable work of fiction, based on a real life town and historic events, weaves a detailed and mesmerizing history all its own. The reader will become invested in Abilene's story as well as the town itself.
View in our catalog View with OverdriveMoon Over Manifest
Picture Book
Spot and his class go for an adventure in the woods, Young readers can lift the pictures and find the words to read the story.
View in our catalogSpot's Walk in the Woods
Ms. Frizzle takes her class on a wacky field trip to learn about the weather. This book is filled with reports from her class with interesting facts. Find out if they will escape the hurricane!
View in our catalogThe Magic School Bus - Inside a Hurricane
Teeny's mama is stuck and she recruits her bigger brothers to help. Through trial and error they try to get her out but the brothers become stuck as well. Can Teeny save them? A cute story about overcoming failure and perserverance.
View in our catalogTeeny Tiny Toady
This book is a fun way to introduce children to equality. The animal pictures and rhyming verse clearly ephasize the basic attributes of acceptance.
View in our catalogWe Are All Equal
A content goldfish doesn't realize what he had been missing until discovering a new world through the eyes of an unexpected friend. The illustrations are gorgeous.
View in our catalogPaul Meets Bernadette
Unusual art carries the reader through Emily's experience with a mysterious raincoat. This will be great for a read-a-loud followed by discussion.
View in our catalogThe Magic Raincoat
Evocative, close-up photographs show plants and flowers as they sprout from the Earth, bud and blossom! Simple action words bring nature to life before our eyes.
View in our catalogBloom Boom!
Bruce doesn't like neighbors, but a powerful storm brings them all to his house. A humorous, touching storyline and illustrations encourage good discussion.
View in our catalog View with HooplaBruce's Big Storm
Young children, especially those with older siblings, will appreciate this story that focuses on a young giraffe's admiration for his older brother. As the story unfolds, he begins to realize how similar they are and how many good qualities he possesses.
View in our catalogJust Like My Brother
This classic tale is like a hug in book form. Caregivers and children are encouraged to read this together, perhaps as a bedtime story.
View in our catalog View with Hoopla View with OverdriveThe Runaway Bunny
Non-Fiction
Have you been tossing around some ideas about working in your neighborhood? This book is a fantastic how-to for getting started. From finding your plan and setting goals to tricks of the trade and safety.
View in our catalogCool Jobs for Yard Working Kids
If at first you don't succeed...This book is full of failures from science, sports, food, and more. Ranging from the recent past to the distant past. It also includes the lessons learned and it could be worse sections for overcoming the fall.
View in our catalogFamous Fails!
Ever wonder how an ancient relic becomes a museum display? This book provides an example of the process and the staff involved. Quite interesting and easy to follow.
View in our catalogHow the Sphinx Got to the Museum
This is a fascinating account of Michelle Obama's life adapted for young readers! You get to have an inside look at what it is to be a succesful lawyer & the 44th First Lady of America.
View in our catalog View with OverdriveBecoming: Adapted for Young Readers
Graphic Novel
This graphic novel takes place in a western logging camp in 1885. It weaves legend and reality together as young Mei struggles with prejudice and the hard work that comes with working in a logging camp.
View in our catalogThe Legend of Auntie Po
Known for his uber popular Dog Man graphic novel series, author Dav Pilkey has more recently come out with the Cat Kid series that proves to be just as funny and entertaining.
View in our catalog View with OverdriveCat Kid Comic Club