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Creepy Carrots!
by Aaron Reynolds
Rabbit outwits a group of carrots that are trying to scare him off from eating them.
Jasper Rabbit loved carrots. Especially the carrots that grew in Crackenhooper Field. They were "Fat, Crisp. And Free for the taking" Jasper enjoyed these carrots "on the way to school, on his way to ... (Wikipedia)
The Duckling Gets a Cookie!?
by Mo Willems
A duckling tries to figure out how to get a cookie from a stubborn, strict grown-up.
Much to the chagrin of Pigeon, little Duckling uses very polite manners to request a cookie, and actually gets one. Filled with righteous fury, Pigeon loses his temper and complains bitterly about ... (Goodreads)
The Hero's Guide to Saving Your Kingdom
by Christopher Healy
A band of misfit heroes must work together to defeat a tyrannical prince and save the kingdom.
Prince Liam. Prince Frederic. Prince Duncan. Prince Gustav. You’ve never heard of them, have you? These are the princes who saved Sleeping Beauty, Cinderella, Snow White, and Rapunzel, respectively, ... (Goodreads)
The One and Only Ivan
by Katherine Applegate
A gorilla named Ivan, who lives in a mall, finds hope and freedom through his art and the help of his friends.
The story is placed at the Exit 8 Big Top Mall by the Video Arcade. Ivan, the gorilla, has lived in captivity at the Big Top Mall for 9,855 days by his own tally. , He lives in his domain, and is ... (Wikipedia)
After the Fall: How Humpty Dumpty Got Back up Again
by Dan Santat
A journey of resilience and courage, learning to pick oneself back up after facing adversity.
My name is Humpty Dumpty. I'm famous for falling off a wall. (You may have heard about it.) But that's only half the story... Because I decided to get back up. And when I did, something amazing ... (Goodreads)
Finnikin of the Rock
by Melina Marchetta
After a curse forces him to flee his homeland, Finnikin embarks on a journey to find a lost kingdom and reunite its people.
Finnikin, Sir Topher and Evanjalin start travelling to Sorel, Finnikin reluctantly. Sir Topher tells Evanjalin the story of the Five Days of Unspeakable. Later, they travel to a town in Sarnak. ... (Wikipedia)
The Three Pigs
by David Wiesner
A retelling of the classic tale with a twist, where the pigs take control of their story and create their own destiny.
The story starts with three pigs who decided to build a house. However, two of the three pigs love to play. The other is very responsible and hardworking. He advised the other two pigs to build a ... (Wikipedia)
The Crossover
by Kwame Alexander
Two brothers explore the joys and struggles of adolescence through the power of basketball.
New York Times, bestseller ∙ Newbery Medal Winner ∙, Coretta Scott King Honor Award ∙,2015 YALSA 2015 Top Ten Best Fiction for Young Adults,∙, 2015 YALSA Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Little House
by Virginia Lee Burton
A story about a house that moves to the country and experiences a life of adventure.
The little house first stood in the country, but gradually the city moved closer and closer. ... (Barnes & Noble)
A Sick Day for Amos McGee
by Philip C. Stead
A zookeeper and his animal friends learn the value of friendship and compassion.
Amos McGee is a punctual man who goes about his day the same way every day. He swings his legs out of bed, puts on a fresh uniform and hops on the #5 bus at 6:00 AM to go to the zoo . While at the ... (Wikipedia)
Dr. Seuss's ABC: An Amazing Alphabet Book!
by Dr. Seuss
An imaginative exploration of the alphabet, using fun characters and rhyming words.
From Aunt Annie's Alligator to Zizzer-Zazzer-Zuzz, this sturdy board book version of 'Dr. Seuss's ABC' is now available in a bigger trim size. With Dr. Seuss as your guide, learning the alphabet is ... (Goodreads)
The Little Red Hen
by Diane Muldrow
A classic tale of a hardworking hen who learns the value of teamwork and cooperation.
Take a gander at his classic folk-tale about perseverance and merit, feature none-other than a hard-working little red hen. Between, Diane Muldrow's, story and, J.P. Miller's, beloved graphic ... (Goodreads)
Flotsam
by David Wiesner
A boy discovers a camera with mysterious photographs, inspiring a journey of exploration.
The book has no words , but is told through pictures. A boy is at the beach and finds an old camera. He takes the film to get it developed, and sees photos of fantastical undersea cities and ... (Wikipedia)
Shatterproof
by Roland Smith
After surviving a plane crash, a teenage boy must navigate the Alaskan wilderness to save himself and his companions from a dangerous drug lord.
The fourth book in the Cahills Vs. Vespers series, the follow up to the worldwide bestseller The 39 Clues. After pulling some spectacular heists, Amy and Dan have become two of Interpol's most wanted ... (Barnes & Noble)
Five Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed
by Eileen Christelow
A fun and mischievous nursery rhyme about five little monkeys causing mayhem.
Five little monkeys jumping on the bed. One fell off and bumped his head. The mama called the doctor. The doctor said, "No more monkeys jumping on the bed!" Their teeth are brushed, their pajamas are ... (Barnes & Noble)
Stink: The Incredible Shrinking Kid
by Megan McDonald
A boy named Stink shrinks to the size of a bug and has to navigate his way through the challenges of being small.
In his first solo adventure, Judy Moody's younger bother stars in this funny, homespun saga that reflects the familiar voice of a kid who pictures himself with super powers to deal with the travails ... (Goodreads)
See You at Harry's
by Jo Knowles
A family struggles to cope with tragedy and find their way back to each other amidst the chaos.
“Completely, tragically believable situations elevate this sad, gripping tale to a must-read level.” —, Kirkus Reviews, (starred review) Starting middle school brings all the usual challenges for ... (Barnes & Noble)
See Jane Date
by Melissa Senate
Jane's search for love leads her to a series of disastrous blind dates, until she realizes that true love may have been right in front of her all along.
Twenty-eight-year-old Jane Gregg, an assistant editor, has sixty days to find an impressive date for her cousin's elegant society wedding, and after many riotous blind dates, a bout with nicotene ... (Goodreads)
Last Night at Chateau Marmont
by Lauren Weisberger
A struggling musician's life changes when his wife becomes a famous singer. They navigate the ups and downs of fame and their relationship.
Heartbreak, headlines and Hermes – welcome to Brooke's new world… Brooke and Julian live a happy life in New York – she's the breadwinner working two jobs and he's the struggling musician husband. ... (Goodreads)
Rebel Heart
by Moira Young
In a post-apocalyptic world, a young girl fights for survival and freedom against a tyrannical regime.
Saba thought her world would return to normal after they defeated the Tonton and rescued her kidnapped brother Lugh. The family head west for a better life and a longed-for reunion with Jack. But a ... (Goodreads)
Lunch Lady and the Cyborg Substitute
by Jarrett J. Krosoczka
The school's lunch lady is secretly a crime-fighting hero who must stop a cyborg substitute teacher from taking over the school.
Serving justice . . . and lunch!, Hector, Terrence, and Dee have always wondered about their school lunch lady. What does she do when she isn’t dishing out the daily special? Where does she live? ... (Goodreads)
Shine
by Lauren Myracle
A high school student struggles to come to terms with a hate crime that occurred in her small town.
In Black Creek, North Carolina , 16-year-old Cat Robinson's gay best friend, Patrick Truman, is left temporarily comatose from a brutal and discriminatory act of violence. Cat feels guilty for having ... (Wikipedia)
Maniac Magee
by Jerry Spinelli
A young orphan boy, Jeffrey Lionel Magee, becomes a legend in a racially divided town by bringing people together through his incredible feats of athleticism and kindness.
Jeffrey Lionel Magee's parents were killed in a trolley accident when a drunk driver crashed and sunk it into the river in Bridgeport, Pennsylvania , orphaning him at age three. After living with his ... (Wikipedia)
The Ugly Duckling
by Hans Christian Andersen
A young duckling's struggles to fit in, ultimately finding beauty and acceptance.
When the story begins, a mother duck's eggs hatch. One of the little birds is perceived by the other birds and animals on the farm as an ugly little creature and suffers much verbal and physical ... (Wikipedia)
Horton Hatches the Egg
by Dr. Seuss
An elephant who agrees to incubate a lazy bird's egg, and discovers true friendship and loyalty.
The book centers on a genial elephant named Horton , who is convinced by Mayzie, a lazy, irresponsible bird, to sit on her egg while she takes a short "break", which turns into her permanent ... (Wikipedia)
Game
by Barry Lyga
A teenage boy struggles with guilt and trauma after committing a horrific crime. He seeks redemption through a dangerous game of cat and mouse.
The second book in this thrilling, terrifying series by, New York Times, bestselling author Barry Lyga is perfect for fans of, Dexter,. Billy grinned. "Oh, New York," he whispered. "We're gonna have ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Medusa Plot
by Gordon Korman
The first book in the "39 Clues: Cahills vs. Vespers" series. The Cahill family must stop the Vespers from unleashing a dangerous toxin on the world.
The book starts out with the kidnappings of Fiske Cahill, Reagan Holt, Natalie Kabra, Nellie Gomez, Alistair Oh, Ted Starling, and Phoenix Wizard. Then jumping back to Dan and Amy waiting for the ... (Wikipedia)
Sisters Red
by Jackson Pearce
Scarlett and Rosie hunt werewolves, seeking revenge for their grandmother's death. But when Scarlett falls for a werewolf, their bond is tested.
Scarlett March lives to hunt the Fenris — the werewolves that took her eye when she was defending her sister Rosie from a brutal attack. Armed with a razor-sharp hatchet and blood-red cloak, Scarlett ... (Goodreads)
All These Things I've Done
by Gabrielle Zevin
In a future where chocolate and caffeine are illegal, a teenage girl navigates family drama and the criminal underworld to clear her father's name.
In 2083, chocolate and coffee are illegal, paper is hard to find, water is carefully rationed, and New York City is rife with crime and poverty. And yet, for Anya Balanchine, the sixteen-year-old ... (Barnes & Noble)
Bud, Not Buddy
by Christopher Paul Curtis
A young boy searches for his father during the Great Depression, encountering adventure and unexpected kindness along the way.
The story opens with Bud being placed with a new foster family, the Amoses'. Bud soon meets Todd Amos, their 12-year-old son, who teases him mercilessly and calls him Buddy. After a fight with Todd, ... (Wikipedia)
