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Reborn by C.M. Raymond, L.E. Barbant
8 ratingsWhat doesn’t kill you makes you stronger. Lilith is dying. The Laughing Queen is coming. A series of mysterious disappearances are plaguing New Romanov. Good thing Team Triple B is on the case. In order to save the people that she loves, Hannah must push her magical abilities to the limit... -
![Grumpy Monkey by Suzanne Lang]()
Grumpy Monkey by Suzanne Lang
16 ratingsA hilarious picture book about dealing with unexplained feelings…and the danger in suppressing them!Jim the chimpanzee is in a terrible mood for no good reason. His friends can’t understand it—how can he be in a bad mood when it’s SUCH a beautiful day? They encourage him not to hunch, to smile, and to do things that make THEM happy. But Jim can’t take all the advice…and has a BIT of a meltdown... -
![Diary of a Spider by Doreen Cronin, Harry Bliss]()
Diary of a Spider by Doreen Cronin, Harry Bliss
20 ratingsThis is the diary... of a spider. But don't be worried – he's more scared of you and your gigantic shoe! Actually, he's a lot like you. He goes to gym class and has Grandparents' Day at school. But he also spins sticky webs, scales walls, and takes wind–catching lessons... -
![Nanny Piggins and the Wicked Plan by R.A. Spratt]()
Nanny Piggins and the Wicked Plan by R.A. Spratt
10 ratingsWhen Mr Green announces his diabolical plan – he has decided to get married – his children (Derrick, Samantha and Michael) are horrified. Especially when they discover his real motive – he wants to get married so he can sack their beloved nanny, Nanny Piggins. Obviously their father has to be stopped, and Nanny Piggins is just the pig to do it. Because you should never ever cross a flying pig... -
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![A Tale of Two Beasts by Fiona Roberton]()
A Tale of Two Beasts by Fiona Roberton
10 ratingsA little girl rescues a strange beast in the woods and carries him safely home. But the beast is not happy and escapes! A funny and charming tale about seeing both sides of the story... -
![Diary of a Worm by Doreen Cronin]()
Diary of a Worm by Doreen Cronin
26 ratingsThis is the diary . . . of a worm. Surprisingly, a worm not that different from you or me: He lives with his parents, plays with his friends, and even goes to school. But unlike you or me, he never has to take a bath, he gets to eat his homework, and because he doesn't have legs, he just can't do the hokey pokey -- no matter how hard he tries. Oh, and his head looks a lot like his rear end... -
![The Super Chef Contest by Geronimo Stilton]()
The Super Chef Contest by Geronimo Stilton
14 ratingsEach Geronimo Stilton book is fast-paced, with lively full-color art and a unique format kids 7-10 will love.My cousin Trap was entering the Super Chef Contest, which determines the best cook on Mouse Island -- and he was bringing me along as an assistant! Slimy Swiss cheese, I don't know the first thing about cooking fancy dishes . . . and I didn't think Trap did, either... -
![Spoon by Amy Krouse Rosenthal, Scott Magoon]()
Spoon by Amy Krouse Rosenthal, Scott Magoon
18 ratingsMeet Spoon. He's always been a happy little utensil. But lately, he feels like life as a spoon just isn't cutting it. He thinks Fork, Knife, and The Chopsticks all have it so much better than him. But do they? And what do they think about Spoon? A book for all ages, Spoon serves as a gentle reminder to celebrate what makes us each special... -
![When the Sky Is Like Lace by Elinor Lander Horwitz]()
When the Sky Is Like Lace by Elinor Lander Horwitz
6 ratingsWhat happens when it's bimulous and the sky is like lace? Strange and splendid things! Otters sing, trees dance, and the grass is like gooseberry jam. There's a special party that anyone can attend. Anyone, that is, who knows the rules and isn't afraid of plum-purple shadows, can cook spaghetti and would like to teach a new song to the otters... -
![Imagination According to Humphrey by Betty G. Birney]()
Imagination According to Humphrey by Betty G. Birney
8 ratingsEveryone's favourite hamster has another adventure in Room 26 and beyond!In this eleventh book in the bestselling 'According to Humphrey' series, Humphrey and his friends in Room 26 let their imaginations loose! Ahead of a big author visit to Longfellow Elementary School, they try writing their own stories, but Humphrey worries that hamsters don't have any imagination; he's finding creative... -
![The Littlest Yak by Lu Fraser]()
The Littlest Yak by Lu Fraser
8 ratingsPerfect for fans of Simon Philip and Pip Jones, The Littlest Yak is joyous, rhyming caper that reminds us to celebrate our own unique talents!On the tip of the top of a mountain all snowy, where the ice-swirling, toe-curling blizzards were blowy, in a herd full of huddling yaks, big and small, lived Gertie . . .the littlest yak of them all... -
![Isadora Moon Has a Birthday by Harriet Muncaster]()
Isadora Moon Has a Birthday by Harriet Muncaster
8 ratingsFans of the Princess in Black and Dory Fantasmagory series will love Isadora Moon: half-fairy, half-vampire--and ready for her first-ever human birthday party!Isadora Moon might be half-fairy, half-vampire, but she wants to have a totally normal human birthday party. She gives her mom and dad a list--cake, balloons, presents, and games... -
![Nanny Piggins and the Runaway Lion by R.A. Spratt]()
Nanny Piggins and the Runaway Lion by R.A. Spratt
8 ratingsA curly tale of revenge, rescue and jam-filled doughnuts.With a runaway lion loose in the neighbourhood, Derrick, Samantha and Michael feel scared. Nanny Piggins feels like a slice of cake. And Boris feels like that lion looks strangely familiar.In this third action-packed book of adventures, Nanny Piggins tames a lion and a lion tamer... -
![How Do Dinosaurs Say Good Night? by Jane Yolen]()
How Do Dinosaurs Say Good Night? by Jane Yolen
28 ratingsIn a few simple lines of verse on each spread, fathers and mothers are ready to put their youngsters to bed. But in this book, the youngsters are a wide variety of dinosaurs... -
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![Piggybook by Anthony Browne]()
Piggybook by Anthony Browne
12 ratingsIllus. in full color. "Mr. Piggott and his sons are a male chauvinist lot who, outside of yelling for their dinner, don't exercise themselves much around the house. When Mrs. Piggott finally tires of the endless chores that sandwich her workday, she leaves the menfolk on their own, with a note saying, 'You are pigs... -
![Snail Crossing by Corey R. Tabor]()
Snail Crossing by Corey R. Tabor
12 ratingsA determined snail.A plump cabbage.A truly epic journey . . .In a book as cheerful and charming as Snail himself, Corey Tabor tells a winning tale of a slow but steady snail, whose determination and kindness bring him the best reward of all: friendship... -
![The Rabbit Problem by Emily Gravett]()
The Rabbit Problem by Emily Gravett
12 ratingsHow does 1+1 = 288? A family of rabbits soon supplies the answer in this funny story! Hop along to Fibonacci's Field and follow Lonely and Chalk Rabbit through a year as they try to cope with their fast expanding brood and handle a different seasonal challenge each month, from the cold of February to the wet of April and the heat of July... -
![The Random House Book of Poetry for Children by Jack Prelutsky]()
The Random House Book of Poetry for Children by Jack Prelutsky
14 ratingsThe Random House Book of Poetry for Children offers both funny and illuminating poems for kids personally selected by the nation's first Children's Poet Laureate, Jack Prelutsky. Featuring a wealth of beloved classic poems from the past and modern glittering gems, every child who opens this treasury will find a world of surprises and delights which will instill a lifelong love of poetry... -
![Nerdy Birdy by Aaron Reynolds, Matt Davies]()
Nerdy Birdy by Aaron Reynolds, Matt Davies
14 ratingsNerdy Birdy likes reading, video games, and reading about video games, which immediately disqualifies him for membership in the cool crowd.One thing is clear: being a nerdy birdy is a lonely lifestyle.When he's at his lowest point, Nerdy Birdy meets a flock just like him. He has friends and discovers that there are far more nerdy birdies than cool birdies in the sky... -
![It Fell from the Sky by Terry Fan, Eric Fan]()
It Fell from the Sky by Terry Fan, Eric Fan
14 ratingsFrom the creators of the critically acclaimed The Night Gardener and Ocean Meets Sky comes a whimsical and elegantly illustrated picture book about community, art, the importance of giving back—and the wonder that fell from the sky.It fell from the sky on a Thursday. None of the insects know where it came from, or what it is. Some say it’s an egg. Others, a gumdrop... -
![Not a Stick by Antoinette Portis]()
Not a Stick by Antoinette Portis
16 ratingsA celebration of the power of imagination from the Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor Award-winning creator of Not a BoxExperience the thrill of the moment when pretend feels so real that it actually becomes real!Following the critically acclaimed Not a Box, this book proves that a stick is not always just a stick... -
![A Big Mooncake for Little Star by Grace Lin]()
A Big Mooncake for Little Star by Grace Lin
16 ratingsLittle Star's soft feet tiptoed to the Big Mooncake. Little Star loves the delicious Mooncake that she bakes with her mama. But she's not supposed to eat any yet! What happens when she can't resist a nibble? In this stunning, heartwarming original story that shines as bright as the stars in the sky, Newbery Honor author Grace Lin explains the phases of the moon... -
![Llama Llama Nighty-Night by Anna Dewdney]()
Llama Llama Nighty-Night by Anna Dewdney
16 ratingsWhat's the best part of bedtime? Stories with Mama! Before cuddling, Llama Llama must splish and splash in the tub, then put his red pajamas on. Dewdney's catchy rhymes, effortless rhythm, and adorable artwork can now be enjoyed by even younger audiences. Toddlers will love this pair of perfect read-alouds... -
![Scaredy Squirrel at Night by Mélanie Watt]()
Scaredy Squirrel at Night by Mélanie Watt
16 ratingsScaredy never sleeps --- sleep might mean bad dreams about dragons, ghosts, vampire bats and polka-dot monsters. Our wide-eyed hero has a plan: stay awake all night, every night. Between counting stars, playing cymbals and making scrapbooks, he does a good job of avoiding dreamland... -
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![Mustache Baby by Bridget Heos, Joy Ang]()
Mustache Baby by Bridget Heos, Joy Ang
16 ratingsWhen Baby Billy is born with a mustache, his parents have to figure out if it's a good-guy mustache or a bad-guy mustache in this hilarious oversized board book perfect for reading aloud at storytime. When Baby Billy is born with a mustache, his family takes it in stride... -
![Diary of a Fly by Doreen Cronin, Harry Bliss]()
Diary of a Fly by Doreen Cronin, Harry Bliss
18 ratingsThis is the diary . . . of a fly.Even though she's little—just like her best friends, Worm and Spider—Fly wants to be a superhero... -
![If... by Sarah Perry]()
If... by Sarah Perry
8 ratingsA diving board to creative wordplay, the fascinating picture book If... offers a surrealistic view of the natural world. The two-page spreads present artful watercolors paired with such strange possibilities as "If zebras had stars and stripes...," "If the moon were square...," and "If worms had wheels... -
![The Midnight Fair by Gideon Sterer]()
The Midnight Fair by Gideon Sterer
8 ratingsAs darkness falls on the fairgrounds, the animals venture out of the woods for one magical, memorable night! An exhilarating wordless picture book.Far from the city, but not quite the countryside, lies a fairground. When night comes and the fair is empty, something unexpected happens... -
![A Book for Escargot by Dashka Slater]()
A Book for Escargot by Dashka Slater
10 ratingsAN INDIE BESTSELLER ● A cute French snail searches for the book of his dreams in this laugh-out-loud second picture book in the bestselling Escargot series.Bonjour! Escargot is going on a trip to the library, where there are so many stories to choose from. Sadly, none of these tales are about daring—and adorable—snail heroes who save the day... -
![More Spaghetti, I Say! by Rita Golden Gelman]()
More Spaghetti, I Say! by Rita Golden Gelman
12 ratingsHello Reader, Level 2With inspiring and educational stories, Scholastic's Hello Reader series caters to the spectrum of reading abilities among beginning readers. My First Hello Readers use basic words to reinforce phonics and sight vocabulary. The books at this level offer punch-out flash cards plus six additional pages of skill-building activities... -
![Morris's Disappearing Bag by Rosemary Wells]()
Morris's Disappearing Bag by Rosemary Wells
12 ratingsBestselling author Rosemary Wells tells a heartfelt holiday story The Chicago Tribune calls "One of the best."It's Christmas day and Morris is missing. He was there to open his present--a teddy bear--and to watch his older sisters and brother open their gifts. His siblings went off to play with each other's new toys, but nobody wanted to play with Morris's bear... -
![A Bedtime for Bear by Bonny Becker]()
A Bedtime for Bear by Bonny Becker
12 ratingsBear must have absolute quiet when he goes to bed. But the effervescent Mouse, small and grey and bright-eyed, finds it terribly hard to be quiet. 'A Bedtime for Bear' sees the curmudgeonly Bear and his irrepressible friend Mouse return in a third wry adventure that will be familiar to many... -
![The House on East 88th Street by Bernard Waber]()
The House on East 88th Street by Bernard Waber
12 ratingsThe first book in the Lyle series, this tells the story of how the Primms found Lyle the crocodile in the bathtub of their new home... -
![10 Minutes till Bedtime by Peggy Rathmann]()
10 Minutes till Bedtime by Peggy Rathmann
12 ratingsAt One Hoppin' Place, the countdown to bedtime is about to begin when a family of hamsters -- a mother and father with nine kids and a baby all wearing numbered striped jerseys -- arrive at the front door."All aboard!" the child's pet hamster, dressed as a tour guide, shouts, directing them to his bus... -
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![Guess Again! by Mac Barnett, Adam Rex]()
Guess Again! by Mac Barnett, Adam Rex
12 ratingsHere is a book that will keep you guessing again and again and.. -
![I Know an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly by Nadine Bernard Westcott]()
I Know an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly by Nadine Bernard Westcott
14 ratingsGiving an old favorite children's song a brand-new look, this book features an updated design, along with musical notation and an activity page. Full color... -
![The Great Fuzz Frenzy by Janet Stevens]()
The Great Fuzz Frenzy by Janet Stevens
16 ratingsDeep, deep down in their underground town, the prairie dogs live in harmony - until a mysterious, fluorescent, very fuzzy thing (otherwise known as a tennis ball) rolls down their hole. When the prairie dogs discover that they can pluck and pull the fuzz into fabulous fashions, their fear quickly turns to curiosity, then delight, then pure greed... -
![When Dinosaurs Came with Everything by Elise Broach]()
When Dinosaurs Came with Everything by Elise Broach
16 ratingsFrom beloved duo Elise Broach and David Small comes an adorable picture book about a little boy who gets a free dino with purchase!Free gift with purchase: Dinosaurs! Wait—free what?! Just when a little boy thinks he’s going to die of boredom from running errands with his mom, the most remarkable, the most stupendous thing happens... -
![Pawsitively Dead by Harper Lin]()
Pawsitively Dead by Harper Lin
6 ratingsWhen Cath visits her parents’ graves, she finds the dead body of the local hairstylist. What’s even stranger is that she also stumbles upon an older corpse, nearly a skeleton, of a woman who died in 1958... -
![Katfish by Obert Skye]()
Katfish by Obert Skye
6 ratingsRob Burnside's life is in ruins. After his escapades with Pinocula and his resulting outrageous lies, everyone is fed up with him. In this Creature from My Closet book by Obert Skye, Rob needs help. And his science laboratory closet is there to give him a hand. Meet Katfish, a mashup of Katniss from the Hunger Games and the Little Mermaid. This girl is strong as nails and sports a tail... -
![Charlotte and the Rock by Stephen W. Martin, Samantha Cotterill]()
Charlotte and the Rock by Stephen W. Martin, Samantha Cotterill
10 ratingsAn unexpected friendship forms between a girl and her pet rock in this charming story that's perfect for fans of What Pet Should I Get? Charlotte has always really wanted a pet, so when her parents present her with one for her birthday she expects a cat, dog, or maybe a bird. Instead, she receives a rock... -
![Oye, Hormiguita by Phillip Hoose, Hannah Hoose]()
Oye, Hormiguita by Phillip Hoose, Hannah Hoose
12 ratingsFor use in schools and libraries only. A conversation between a kid and an ant sparks a debate about the responsibilities of the powerful and the rights of the powerless... -
![Everyone Loves Bacon by Kelly DiPucchio]()
Everyone Loves Bacon by Kelly DiPucchio
12 ratingsArguably bacon is one of Americas favorite foods, in any format and any use. Its distinctive flavor is tough to replicate, and the various forms of imitation bacon are but faint echoes of the real thing, at best. Whether eaten plain, out of hand, it can be used to liven up any recipe... -
![Shoo, Fly Guy! by Tedd Arnold]()
Shoo, Fly Guy! by Tedd Arnold
14 ratingsThe third book in a humorous, easy-to-read series about a boy and his fly! Each book in the series has a different fun foil cover!Fly Guy returns home to discover that Buzz has gone on a picnic without him! Sad and hungry, Fly Guy takes off in search of his favorite food... -
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![Russell the Sheep by Rob Scotton]()
Russell the Sheep by Rob Scotton
16 ratingsThis is Russell. Sometimes Russell is just a little bit out of step with the rest of the flock. All the sheep are falling asleep--except Russell. What's a sheep to do? Russell tries everything ...until, at last, he falls asleep... -
![I Don't Want to Be a Frog by Dev Petty]()
I Don't Want to Be a Frog by Dev Petty
16 ratingsKorean edition of [I Don't Want To Be A Frog] by Dev Petty, illustrated by Mike Boldt. The son frog doesn't want to be a frog. He would rather be a cat, pig, rabbit or owl. Through a father frog and his son's conversation in speech balloons, children will learn to accept who they are. In Korean. Annotation copyright Tsai Fong Books, Inc. Distributed by Tsai Fong Books, Inc... -
![Waiting by Kevin Henkes]()
Waiting by Kevin Henkes
18 ratingsLook at the owl and the pig and the bear and the puppy and the rabbit... -
![Dinosaur vs. Bedtime by Bob Shea]()
Dinosaur vs. Bedtime by Bob Shea
18 ratingsFans of No, David! will love this not-quite-ready-for-bedtime book that launched a top-selling series—by favorite funny man Bob Shea!Roaaaar! Roaaaar! This little dinosaur usually wins everything, and nothing can stop him—not talking grownups, spaghetti, or even bath time... -
![Old Bear by Kevin Henkes]()
Old Bear by Kevin Henkes
16 ratingsSnug and warm, curled and furry, Old Bear sleeps.Red, orange, and brown leaves fly through the air, and it is snowing hard. Old Bear doesn't notice.Old Bear is dreaming about being a cub again. He is dreaming about the beauty of the world. He is dreaming of everything he loves about the forest that is his home... -
![Du Iz Tak? by Carson Ellis]()
Du Iz Tak? by Carson Ellis
16 ratingsThe creator of Home turns a droll eye to the natural world, with gorgeous art and a playful invented language.Du iz tak? What is that? As a tiny shoot unfurls, two damselflies peer at it in wonder. When the plant grows taller and sprouts leaves, some young beetles arrive to gander, and soon—with the help of a pill bug named Icky—they wrangle a ladder and build a tree fort...
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