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Bramble and Maggie

by Jessie Haas
Ages 6 - 9
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Bramble the horse gets bored giving riding lessons, but regains her enthusiasm when she goes to live with a girl named Maggie.

How Martha saved her parents from green beans

by David LaRochelle
Ages 4 - 8
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A young girl must face her least favorite food when a mean gang of green beans kidnaps her parents.

The Life of Ty

by Lauren Myracle
Ages 5 - 9
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Whether it's battling the family cat with a Dustbuster or smuggling a baby penguin out of the aquarium, Ty is always in the middle of a well-intended, big-hearted scheme.

Pete's Big Lunch

by James Dean
Ages 4 - 8
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Pete decides to make a sandwich! But this isn't an ordinary sandwich. . . . Pete has some pretty groovy ideas about what should go inside.

Mr. Putter & Tabby dance the dance

by Cynthia Rylant
Ages 4 - 8
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Mr. Putter knows what he likes, and dancing is not on the list. But his neighbor Mrs. Teaberry has been watching ballroom dancing on TV! She talks the reluctant Mr. Putter into coming along for an evening at the Crystal Ballroom, along with fine cat Tabby and good dog Zeke, of course. The ballroom is full of sparklesâand surprises. What a wonder!

Sadie and Ratz

by Sonya Hartnett
Ages 6 - 9
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Hannah and her hands, named Sadie and Ratz, regularly get into trouble, especially when younger brother Baby Boy is around.

Up, tall and high

by Ethan Long
Ages 3 - 7
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Through illustrations and simple text, birds demonstrate the meanings of the words up, tall, and high.

Time out for monsters!

by Jean Reidy
Ages 4 - 8
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A little boy turns his "time out" into an adventure.

Stink : solar system superhero

by Megan McDonald
Ages 4 - 8
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Judy Moody's younger "bother" stars in this funny, out-of-this-world adventure to reinstate his favorite celestial orb, Pluto, which has flunked out of the Milky Way for being too shrimpy.

Abe Lincoln at last!

by Mary Pope Osborne
Ages 4 - 8
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The magic tree house whisks Jack and Annie to Washington D.C. in the 1860s where they meet Abraham Lincoln and collect a feather that will help break a magic spell.

Flying feet

by Patricia Reilly Giff
Ages 4 - 8
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Charlie often thinks of inventions that seldom work, but his latest idea just might be able to help Jake the Sweeper get rid of a big pile of trash and save "Come as a Character" day, too.

Frog and friends

by Eve Bunting
Ages 4 - 8
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Frog and his friends are alarmed by a strange object that appears on his pond, share a thoughtful--if scratchy--gift, and meet a hippopotamus that has run away from the zoo.

Toon Book Reader

Toon Books are highly regarded, easy to read comic books. Kids can now read any of the Toon books on the Toon Books Reader hosted on the Professor Garfield website.

The kiss box

by Bonnie Verburg
Ages 3 - 6
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As they prepare for a short separation, Mama Bear and Little Bear find a way to reassure each other while they are apart.

Mr. Putter & Tabby ring the bell

by Cynthia Rylant
Ages 4 - 8
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Mr. Putter wishes he could go back to school even for just one day.

Max Spaniel: Best in Show

by David Catrow
Ages 4 - 8
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Come to the funniest dog show ever in the next Max Spaniel adventure: BEST IN SHOW!

Olivia Becomes a Vet

by Alex Harvey
Ages 5 - 7
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Olivia imagines what it would be like to become a veterinarian.

Marty McGuire

by Kate Messner
Ages 6 - 9
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When tomboy Marty is cast as the princess in the third-grade play, she learns about improvisation, which helps her become more adaptable.

Andy Shane : hero at last

by Jennifer Richard Jacobson
Ages 5 - 8
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Andy wants two things very much--to win the contest for the best decorated bicycle in the "Home Sweet Home parade" and to be a hero--but his best friend Dolores stands in the way of at least one goal. Book 6

Joe and Sparky, superstars!

by Jamie Michalak
Ages 5 - 7
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When Joe the giraffe and his friend Sparky, a turtle, see a television talent show, Joe tries to find Sparky's talent so that they can compete.

The Loopy Coop hens

by Janet Morgan Stoeke
Ages 4 - 8
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Chickens Pip, Midge, and Dot admire Rooster Sam and his ability to fly up to the barn roof, but when they spy on him to see how he does it, they get a big surprise.

Pinkalicious: Pink Around the Rink

by Victoria Kann
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After Pinkalicious colors her white ice skates with a cotton candy pink marker, she feels ready to spin, glide, and soar with the best of them. What happens when the color starts to run off of her skates?

We Are in a Book!

by Mo Willems
Ages 4 - 8
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When Piggie discovers that she and Gerald are in a book and she can make the reader say a funny word out loud, Gerald is tickled pink. But then Gerald realizes that the book is going to end soon--ack! What will happen then? Gerald just wants to be read!!

Alvin Ho: allergic to birthday parties, science projects, and other man-made catastrophes

by Lenore Look
Ages 6 - 10
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When second-grader Alvin Ho is invited to a birthday party given by a girl, his fear of everything causes him to dread going.

Buzz Boy and Fly Guy

by Tedd Arnold
Ages 4 - 8
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Buzz creates a comic book that features Buzz Boy and Fly Guy as the superheroes.

Aggie the brave

by Lori Ries
Ages 4 - 8
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Although Ben is worried about his dog Aggie when the veterinarian spays her and while she recovers, he laughs at her problems with the cone she must wear on her head until her stitches are removed.

Fancy Nancy and the Delectable Cupcakes

by Jane O'Connor
Ages 4 - 8
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Fancy Nancy and her mom bake cupcakes for the school bake sale and Nancy's failure to pay attention gets her into trouble.

Princess Posey and the first grade parade

by Stephanie Greene
Ages 5 - 8
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Posey's fear of starting first grade is alleviated when her teacher invites the students to wear their most comfortable clothes to school on the first day.

Benny and Penny in The toy breaker

by Geoffrey Hayes
Ages 4 - 8
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When their cousin Bo comes to visit, Benny and Penny hide their toys and try to go on a treasure hunt without him, but Bo will not stop pestering them.

Show me the honey

by Tish Rabe
Ages 3 -6
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Based in part on "The Cat in the Hat Knows A Lot about That" television show debuting this fall on PBS.

Number One Kid

by Patricia Reilly Giff
Ages 6 - 8
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In this new series, Patricia Reilly Giff introduces readers to a quirky, lovable group of kids, capturing all the excitement and surprises of new friends and after-school fun.

Ling & Ting

by Grace Lin
Ages 5 - 8
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Ling and Ting are identical twins that people think are exactly the same, but time and again they prove to be different.

Funny lunch

by David Catrow
Ages 5 - 9
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Max Spaniel is chef at his own diner, where he serves up one hysterical meal after another.

Make way for Dyamonde Daniel

by Nikki Grimes
Ages 5 - 9
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Spunky third-grader Dyamonde Daniel misses her old neighborhood, but when she befriends a boy named Free, another new student at school, she finally starts to feel at home.

January joker

by Ron Roy
Ages 6 - 9
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Seven-year-olds Bradley, Brian, Nate, and Lucy make observations and gather clues that convince them that their older siblings, cousin, and animals have been captured by hungry space aliens.

Chocolate dreams

by Helen Perelman
Ages 4 - 8
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As spring arrives in the Candy Kingdom, Cocoa the Chocolate Fairy is honored to be selected to make the chocolate eggs for the royal parade, but a selfish troll has other plans.

The enormous crocodile

by Roald Dahl
Ages 4 - 8
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Yikes - the enormous crocodile is intent on eating some delicious children for lunch! Does he get his wish? Find out in this entertaining reader.

Bad to the bone

by Lucy Nolan
Ages 5 - 9
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As told from the perspective of the dog, Down Girl, she explains about her days protecting her home from the enemy next door, Here Kitty Kitty, and the many ways she tries to properly train her master, Rruff.

I am going!

by Mo Willems
Ages 4 - 8
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Piggie ruins a perfectly good day by telling Gerald she's going. If Piggie goes, who will Gerald play with?

Benny and Penny in The big no-no!

by Geoffrey Hayes
Ages 4 - 8
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Two mice meet their new neighbor and discover that she is not as scary as they feared.

Pigs make me sneeze!

by Mo Willems
Ages 4 - 8
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In the latest Elephant and Piggie adventure, Gerald believes he is allergic to his best friend! Will he have to stay away from Piggie forever?

Andy Shane and the barn sale mystery

by Jennifer Richard Jacobson
Ages 5 - 8
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The spirit of giving takes a twisty turn as Andy schemes to give Granny Webb the best present ever and ends up with a mystery on his hands.

Boss of the world

by Fran Manushkin
Ages 4 - 8
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It was supposed to be a fun day at the beach, but Katie Woo is being bossy. Can she stop being bossy and have fun with her friends? Find more Katie Woo

It's winter, dear Dragon

by Margaret Hillert
Ages 4 - 8
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All the youngest readers will want to join this boy and his pet dragon for a day playing in the snow.

Eloise throws a party

by Lisa McClatchy
Ages 4 - 8
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It's Weenie's birthday, so with the help of Nanny and Mr. Salomone, Eloise wants to throw him a surprise party. Everyone is invited--including the youngest of Eloise fans. Find more Eloise easy readers

Today I will fly!

by Mo Willems
Ages 4 - 8
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Optimistic Piggie is determined to fly. But her friend Gerald the cautious elephant knows that’s just impossible, right?

Boo's surprise

by Betsy Byars
Ages 5 - 9
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Boo is excited to receive a giant egg--and to find out what's inside. Her brother, Sammy, is not, but he is still willing to help her after the egg hatches into a lovable baby dinosaur.

Harley

by Star Livingstone
Ages 4 - 8
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Harley, who doesn’t get along with other llamas, becomes a guard llama and protects sheep.

Mr. Putter & Tabby spill the beans

by Cynthia Rylant
Ages 4 - 8
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Although he would rather be sipping an ice cream soda, Mr. Putter and his cat Tabby attend a cooking class with Mrs. Teaberry and her dog Zeke, where they learn 100 ways to cook beans.

Cork & Fuzz: Finders Keepers

by Dori Chaconas; illustrated by Lisa McCue
Ages 4 - 8
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Cork is a short muskrat who likes to find things. Fuzz is a tall possum who likes to keep things. Fuzz finds Cork's stone and wants to keep it, but a chipmunk runs off with it. Who will say finders-keepers now?

Star Wars, the clone wars: Jedi in Training

by Heather Scott
Ages 5 - 9
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In"Star Wars: The Clone Wars Reader Level 2: Jedi In Training" Anakin's new Padawan learner is young, brash...and a girl! But more than a match for any battle droids.

Joe and Sparky get new wheels

by Jamie Michalak
Ages 4 - 8
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Sparky is a turtle. Joe is a giraffe. They discover a car in the cageless zoo where they live and take off on an unusual adventure.

Daisy Dawson and the secret pond

by Steve Voake
Ages 4 - 8
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Daisy is determined to find a pair of shy otters and take their photo to show at school. Will she get the picture she needs before the weather gets her?

Good Night, Good Knight

by Shelley Moore Thomas
Ages 4 - 8
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A Good Knight helps three little dragons who are having trouble getting to sleep.

Gullible Gus

by Maxine Rose Schur
Ages 5-9
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Cowboy Gus is cured of a bad case of gullibility by listening to three tall tales. With extravagant humor and lively language, Schur presents three tall tales within a framed story, each one just right for the chapter-book audience.

Goose and Duck

by Jean Craighead George
Ages 4 - 8
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What's a little boy to do when a goose and a duck think that he's their mother?

Chess! I love it, I love it, I love it!

by Jamie Gilson
Ages 4 - 8
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The school chess club is going to their first tournament and second grader Richard as well as the 3 others learn a bit about fun, luck, teamwork, and the need to focus.

Judy Moody & Stink : the mad, mad, mad treasure hunt

by Megan McDonald
Ages 4-8
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As soon as the Moody family drops anchor on Artichoke Island, they are greeted by the mysterious Cap'n Weevil, a one-eyed buccaneer with a scraggly beard and a secret treasure map. Soon, Stink and Judy are racing across the island in search of pirate gold.

Skippyjon Jones: The great bean caper

by Judy Schachner
Ages 4 - 8
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El Bumblebeeto has stolen Los Chimichango's frijoles, and it's up to Skippyjon to get them back. Youngsters can read along as Skippyjon saves the day.

Annie and Snowball and the cozy nest

by Cynthia Rylant
Ages 4-8
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Annie and her pet bunny, Snowball, are excited to discover a mother robin building a nest on the porch. Together with Henry and his dog Mudge, they watch the nest grow bigger and wait for the eggs to hatch.

Fancy Nancy: Pajama Day

by Jane O'Connor
Ages 4-8
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Nancy is excited to wear her elegant nightgown for Pajama Day at school, until best friend Bree and schoolmate Clara impress everyone by wearing matching pink polka-dot pajamas.

Elephants Cannot Dance!

by Mo Willems
Ages 4-8
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Piggie can dance, and she's so pleased with herself she wants to teach everyone--especially her best friend, Gerald. But will Gerald teach Piggie something even more important? Play the Elephant and Piggie Dance Game

Uh-oh, Cleo

by Jessica Harper
Ages 5 - 9
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What starts out as a perfectly ordinary day in the Small house turns into Stiches Saturday when Cleo gets a cut on the head after her twin brother, Jack, accidentally pulls down their "Toy House."

Watch Me Throw the Ball!

by Mo Willems
Ages 4-8
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Gerald is determined to teach Piggie that ball-throwing is serious business, but Piggie is just as serious about having fun.

Sam's cookie

by Barbro Lindgren
Ages 4 - 8
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Just one of about 6 irresistible books about Sam. Short and simple enough for very beginning readers to read, and funny enough for all ages to enjoy.

Minnie and Moo Go Dancing

by Denys Cazet
Ages 4 - 8
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Cow friends, Minnie and Moo, decide to dress up and attend a party at the farmer's house.

Chicken Said, Cluck

by Judyann Grant
Ages 4-7
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The tale of Chicken's determination and triumph over grasshoppers that invade the pumpkin patch.

Princess for a day

by Maryann Cocca-Leffler
Ages 4 - 8
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Jessie becomes a princess complete with a ball gown, a crown, royal jewels, and loyal subjects to come to the royal ball

Fancy Nancy, poison ivy expert

by Jane O'Connor
Ages 4 - 8
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When Nancy picks flowers for Ms. Glass's surprise party, she is overjoyed--until she discovers an unpleasant surprise of her own! How could Nancy, practically a poison ivy expert, come down with something so unfancy?

Mighty Monty

by Johanna Hurwitz
Ages 6-9
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Monty plays the part of a tree in the school play and even signs up for karate class despite his asthma.

Pizza for Sam

by written by Mary Labatt
Ages 4 - 8
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An adorable pup named Sam romps through this book for beginning readers and watches eagerly as his owners set out cakes, cookies, and pies for a party. Sam's presented with traditional dog food but he turns up his snout, preferring to go hungry--until a pizza arrives and he finds his perfect puppy chow.

Sophie's snail

by Dick King-Smith
Ages 5- 8
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Follows the humorous adventures of four-year-old Sophie as she pursues her dream of becoming a farmer.

The Golly Sisters go West

by Betsy Byars
Ages 4 - 8
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May-May and Rose, the Golly sisters, are headed west to sing and dance their way into the hearts of the Westerners.
"The Golly sisters are very funny. This was my favorite book last year." from RJP

Puppy Mudge takes a bath

by Cynthia Rylant
Ages 4 - 8
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When his puppy Mudge gets dirty, Henry has some trouble giving him a bath. The Puppy Mudge books are an easier introduction to the Henry and Mudge books.

Fancy Nancy Sees Stars

by Jane O'Connor
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Nancy absolutely adores stars. She loves how they sparkle in the sky, and she can even name the constellations. Nancy can hardly wait for her class visit to the planetarium!

Horrible Harry and the Dead Letters

by Suzy Kline
Ages 4 - 8
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The post office has given Room 3B a real mailbox, and Harry and his friends can't wait to learn how mail is delivered. Everyone pitches in, but after several kids discover their bookmarks are missing, Harry realizes a thief is using the mailbox for something other than letters.

Meet Mr. and Mrs. Green

by Keith Baker
Ages 4 - 8
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Mr. and Mrs. Green are ready for some fun, and you're invited! Come along as they go camping, eat stacks of pancakes, and try their luck at the County Fair.

Pedro's Burro

by Alyssa Satin Capucilli
Ages 4 - 8
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Pedro and his Papa go to town to pick out a burro but the burro picks them out instead.

Space Heroes

by James Buckley, Jr
Ages 7 - 9
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Brave, bold, and daring--this is the amazing story of the world's greatest astronauts.

Wild Baby Animals

by Karen Wallace
Ages 5 - 8
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How soon can a baby zebra run? What does a baby chimp do with a stick? Read how baby animals grow up in the wild.

Gus and Grandpa Ride the Train

by Claudia Mills
Ages 4 - 8
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Gus waves at the train near his grandfather's house, sets up a toy train, and eventually gets to ride on the train with his grandfather.

Dora and the Baby Crab

by Kirsten Larsen
Ages 4 - 8
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Baby Crab wants to bring a seashell necklace to Mami Crab on Crab Island, and Dora and Boots want to help him.

Fire Fighter!

by Angela Royston
Ages 5 - 8
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Follow the brave fire fighters as they are called out to an emergency.

Shark Attack!

by Cathy East Dubowski
Ages 4 - 8
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Describes the nearly disastrous encounter of a spear-fisherman with a shark off the coast of Australia.

Mermaids

by Lucille Recht Penner
Ages 4 - 8
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For thousands of years, people have claimed to have spotted mermaids in the waves and on the rocks. If you thought mermaids were just pretty ladies with scaly tails, think again. There is more to these mythical creatures than meets the eye!

Ballerina Dreams

by Diana White
Ages 4 - 8
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Diana White has always known she will be a ballerina. Beginning lessons at age four, she grows into an elegant dancer and joins the New York City Ballet.

Fly High, Fly Guy!

by Tedd Arnold
Ages 4 - 8
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Mom and Dad won't let Fly Guy go along on the family road trip. They're afraid he'll get lost. But when Dad accidentally shuts him in the trunk, Fly Guy goes along for the ride.

Roadwork!

by Melissa Lagonegro
Ages 4 - 8
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Ready, set, GO! Lightning McQueen, the rookie hot-shot race car, is screaming his way down the track on his way to winning the Piston Cup. But when he gets stuck in a slow little town called Radiator Springs, McQueen must learn a valuable lesson about friendship--fast.

George and Martha: The Best of Friends

by James Marshall
Ages 4 - 8
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Great friends aren't hard to find--they're right here! In these two stories, George and Martha are still riding round and round on their delightful whirlwind of friendship.

X Marks the Spot

by R Schuyler Hooke
Ages 4 - 8
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This story begins as Harry finds a treasure map, and hurries off to Dino World to find the treasure.

The Wish Fish

by Lesley Sims
Ages 4 - 8
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The Wish Fish is based on an old folk tale. It is popular in many countries, from Germany to India. Read about a man who catches a fish that gives him and his wife three wishes.

Star Wars: Ready, Set, Podrace!

by Simon Beecroft
Ages 4 - 8
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Nine-year-old Anakin flies the podracer he built all by himself.

Snow Day

by Margaret McNamara
Ages 4 - 8
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It's been a snowy winter, but there have been no snow days from Robin Hill School--and Nia is not happy. She'd love to play in the snow all day, but when a blizzard hits, Nia discovers there can be too much of a good thing.

Mr. Putter & Tabby See the Stars

by Cynthia Rylant
Ages 4 - 8
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Mr. Putter & Tabby can't sleep, so a midnight stargazing stroll seem to be just the cure. But could it be that Mr. Putter and Tabby arent the only ones who are awake?

Amanda Pig, First Grader

by Jean Van Leeuwen
Ages 4 - 8
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It is time for first grade, and Amanda Pig is so excited because this year, she will know how to read. But when Amanda looks at her book, she recognizes the letters but not the words. Will she ever be able to read?

Fancy Nancy and the Boy from Paris

by Jane O'Connor
Ages 4 - 8
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Paris, France, is the fanciest city in the world. When Ms. Glass tells the class that the new student is from Paris, Nancy brushes up on her fanciest French words. She is ready to make a new "ami," (In French that means friend.) But Robert would rather talk about horses than the Eiffel Tower.

Dog and Bear

by Laura Vaccaro Seeger
Ages 4 - 8
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Three sweet, funny stories about a stuffed bear and a frisky dachshund who happen to be best friends. Perfect for emergent readers to read by themselves or to share with friends.

Pip Squeak

by Sarah Weeks
Ages 4 - 6
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Pip Squeak, a little mouse, works hard cleaning his house for a visit from his friend Max. But Max arrives and makes a mess. Who will clean it up?

There is a Bird on Your Head!

by Mo Willems
Ages 4 - 8
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Elephant and Piggie run into a problem when a bird lands on Elephant's head. (2008 Theodor Seuss Geisel Award)
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Best Chef in Second Grade

by Katharine Kenah
Ages 4 - 8
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Ollie is not the best at "anything" in second grade, but he does love to cook. So when he learns that the famous Chef Antonia will visit Room 75, he can't wait!

Hurry! Hurry!

by Eve Bunting
Ages 4 - 8
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All the animals in the barnyard hurry to greet their newest member, who is just pecking his way out of an egg.

Little Rat Makes Music

by Monika Bang-Campbell
Ages 4 - 8
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Little Rat can't wait to make music like the violinists she sees at concerts in the city. But her biggest obstacle is...practicing. It's "boring," It's "hard," And her violin squawks "a lot"!

One Saturday Evening

by Barbara Baker
Ages 4 - 8
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The big, boisterous family of bears from One Saturday Morning is back in a new easy-to-read book about a special time: evening. The busy Saturday has made the two big bears and the four children tired. Or maybe not!

Joe on the Go

by Peggy Perry Anderson
Ages 4 - 8
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Joe the frog wants to be on the go, but even at a family reunion he is out of luck, as everyone says they are too busy, or he is too fast, too slow, too big, or too small to go with them, until Grandma invites him to go with her on a special outing.

A Good Day

by Kevin Henkes
Ages 4 - 8
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It started out as a bad day for little yellow bird, little white dog, little orange fox, and little brown squirrel. Until . . .what can turn their bad day into a good one? You decide.

Ready, Set, Read: The Look of the Book

Books for beginning readers have come a long way since “Dick and Jane.” But there are so many titles; how do you choose the best ones?

Cowgirl Kate and Cocoa

by Erica Silverman
Ages 4 - 8
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Cocoa the horse herds the cows with Cowgirl Kate, helps her practice her roping skills, and wishes he could wear boots instead of horseshoes.

Mercy Watson to the Rescue

by Kate DiCamillo
Ages 4 - 8
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After Mercy the pig snuggles to sleep with the Watsons, all three awaken with the bed teetering on the edge of a big hole in the floor.

Sophie in the Saddle

by Dick King-Smith
ages 4 - 8
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Having added the puppy Puddle to her growing menagerie of cat and rabbit, animal-mad Sophie makes friends with a Vietnamese pot-bellied pig and a gray pony named Bumblebee.

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Harry and the Dinosaurs go to School

by Ian Whybrow
Ages 4 - 6
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Harry is very nervous on his first day at his new school. He is not sure whether or not to bring his bucket of dinosaurs into the classroom, but in the end the dinosaurs help him make a friend.

Not a Box

by Antoinette Portis
Ages 4 - 8
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From its brown paper wrapped cover to its simple line drawings, children will enjoy this story of a rabbit and a box. Although the bunny appears to be sitting in or on the box, subsequent drawings prove that it is not a box. A great spur to imagination, young readers will beg their parents for a not-box of their own!

Houndsley and Catina

by James Howe
Ages 7 - 9
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A cat and a dog chase fame and fortune as a writer and a chef, only to realize how happy they are just being each other’s friend.

Mittens

by Lola M Schaefer
Ages 6 - 8
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The story of a small kitten in a large new home. After trying several places to find a safe secure spot "just for him," Mittens finds the purrfect spot in the arms of his new young owner.

I Like Bugs : The Sound of "B"

by Alice K Flanagan
Ages 4 - 8
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This very simple Easy Reader series showcases one letter sound in each book. ("Some bugs are big.") Large words on the pages make it easy to see and talk about the different letters in each word.

Ricky Ricotta's Mighty Robot: The First Adventure Novel

by Dav Pilkey
Ages 4 - 8
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A small mouse named Ricky Ricotta saves a giant robot from its evil creator, Dr. Stinky. The robot becomes Ricky's loyal friend and saves him from school bullies and other dangers.

Ballet Sisters : The Duckling And The Swan

by Jan Ormerod
Ages 4 - 8
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Little Sylvie likes to play dress-up and dance in the garden with her big sister. But Sylvie is too young for ballet class. And Sylvie does NOT want to be an elf in games of pretend. When an unintentional haircut leaves Sylvie's hair too short for braids, big sister comes to the rescue by creating a set of braids from an old pair of tights!

Henry and Mudge and the Great Grandpas

by Cynthia Rylant
Ages 4 - 8
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When Henry and his big dog Mudge go to visit Great-Grandpa Bill, who lives with lots of other grandpas, they have a wonderful day full of swimming, spaghetti, and naps on the porch. (2006 Theodor Seuss Geisel Award)

Zelda and Ivy: The Runaways

by Laura McGee Kvasnosky
Ages 4 - 8
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Faced with one too many lunches of cucumber sandwiches, Zelda and Ivy run away to the backyard, only to come back home when they get hungry. (2007 Theodor Seuss Geisel Award)