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Staff Favorites
Chapter Book
Max-Ernst and Cass are looking for the secret. What secret, you ask? The author won't tell you. Any information is too much information. A unique writing style that is baffling and funny.
View in our catalog View with OverdriveThe Name of This Book is Secret
Wht would you do if your grandma gave you a book of fairytales that turn out to be real? The stories you know well have continued on. An extremely readable page turner. The first in a series!
View in our catalog View with OverdriveLand of Stories: The Wishing Spell
The world's most famous game maker has designed a new library! A lock-in filled with puzzles to wiin the ultimate prize. Can you figure out how to get out of the library?
View in our catalog View with OverdriveEscape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library
If you're ready for a transitional chapter book, this is a great book for you! It's the funny story about two pug pals and their toy bunny. When the toy bunny goes missing, Rosy the pug sets out on an adventure to get their friend back!
View in our catalogPug Pals: Two's a Crowd
The first in a trilogy about a secret world in the middle of a city. It's perfect for fans of The Chronicles of Narnia, but with a modern edge and in America.
View in our catalog View with Hoopla View with OverdriveWildwood
This is a paranormal heartbreakiing historical fiction for middle graders. Sadly, it is realistic as it portrays racism in the 1920's. Ophie's ability to see ghosts was discovered the night her father was murdered. Find out what she does with this ability.
View in our catalog View with Hoopla View with OverdriveOphie's Ghosts
The Yasmin series, available in both our Easy Chapter Book and Easy to Read colletions, is a favorite of mine. Yasmin is a curious and creative every day girl whose adventures are relatable to most children.
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Picture Book
The classic Harold and the Purple Crayon, with two additonal adventures. There are no limits to creation and where Harold can go as long as he has his crayon. What trouble will he get into?
View in our catalogHarold's Imagination
Brownie and Pearl are playiing in the house and break the radio. This cute picture book teaches a great lesson on cleaning up accidents and helping to tidy up the home.
View in our catalogBrownie & Pearl Make Good
This beautifully written story, when read with a gentle voice, is sure to lull anyone to sleep...includiing the reader.
View in our catalogThe Sea of Sleep
I love a story of community and overcoming assumptions. This is the cute story of Ibb who wanders into the castle everyone says to avoid. There she finds many surprises and a beautiful garden. Read to see if the rest of the community can come together with Ibb.
View in our catalog View with HooplaThe Very Last Castle
Some people give so much of themselves, but we never ask what we can give back. This is the story of a girl who realizes that Mrs. Goldman gives so many hats but doesn't have a hat for herself. Sophia finds a way to give back and show her appreciation.
View in our catalogA Hat for Mrs. Goldman
This book is a hoot! It's the story of a town called Handkerchief who never stop hearing sneezing from Baron Von Sneeze! The play on words and castle shenanigans will make every reader laugh!
View in our catalogCastle Gesundheit!
A thoughtful girl and her multigeneratinal family form a touching connection with the neighbor. Warning: you will cry!
View in our catalog View with Hoopla View with OverdriveA Map into the World
A boy after my own heart! Isamu finds solace in nature and brings home objects that he can touch to connect with nature any time.
View in our catalog View with OverdriveA Boy Named Isamu
A humorous seasonal book that emerging readers can enjoy.
View in our catalogFox Versus Winter
The author/illustrator has created an adorable book about introducinig a new dog into a home with an existing dog. There are few words as the illustrations clearly tell the story.
View in our catalogFrankie
I really enjoyed this entire presentation. Cute illustrations compliment the story of a frog's life cycle. This is entertaining as well as educational.
View in our catalogAnd the Bullfrogs Sing
The talented Isadora takes a classic chldren's rhyme and adds and African twist. My favorite part of this book is the inclusion of the rebus, or image representing a word, throughout the text.
View in our catalogThere Was a Tree
A simple tale that helps middle children, or anyone who doesn't feel special, realize that they very things about themselves that feel "not special" are the things that could end up being most helpful.
View in our catalogMiddle Bear
Wonderful illustrations! Three books in one about fairy adventures. An inspiration for youth and young at heart alike.
View in our catalogThe Fairy Houses Trilogy
Non-Fiction
This is a great whodunit for a single reader or with friends. This book contains more than 20 unique mystery themes. How many can you solve correctly?
View in our catalogSleuth & Solve
This is a great break from everyday readiing. Sharpen your mind with a variety of brain challenges - from optical illustions, shapes in nature, double takes and more!
View in our catalogWhat in the World?
I found this National Geographic compilation of Gutsiest Gals informative and interesting! The page layouts are pleasiing as well.
View in our catalogThe Book of Heroines