Recommendations based on Curious George Takes a Jobby H.A. Rey

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  1. Extra Yarn

    by Mac Barnett
    A young girl discovers a magical box of yarn that never runs out, and transforms her dull town with her knitting creations.

    This looks like an ordinary box full of ordinary yarn.But it turns out it isn't. ... (Goodreads)

  2. Ivy and Bean

    by Annie Barrows
    Two unlikely friends, Ivy and Bean, embark on adventures and learn valuable life lessons along the way.

    The moment they saw each other, Bean and Ivy knew they wouldn't be friends. But when Bean plays a joke on her sister, Nancy, and has to hide quickly, Ivy comes to the rescue, proving that sometimes ... (Goodreads)

  3. Night Whispers

    by Erin Hunter
    A group of cats must navigate through danger and betrayal to save their clan from destruction.

    Erin Hunter's #1 nationally bestselling Warriors series continues in Warriors: Omen of the Stars—now featuring fierce new art. The third book in this fourth series, Warriors: Omen of the Stars #3: ... (Barnes & Noble)

  4. Firestar's Quest

    by Erin Hunter
    Firestar embarks on a journey to find a new home for his clan, encountering new challenges and making new allies along the way.

    There is peace at last between the warrior Clans, and Firestar is proud of the strength and unity of the cats he leads in ThunderClan. All four forest Clans are thriving, training new warriors and ... (Goodreads)

  5. Escaping Peril

    by Tui T. Sutherland
    Peril, a dragon with a troubled past, must navigate political intrigue and personal demons to find her place in the world.

    "The New York Times and USA Today bestselling series soars to even greater heights with a new prophecy and five new dragonets ready to claim their destiny!Peril has been loyal to Queen Scarlet, who ... (Goodreads)

  6. The Three Bears

    by Rob Hefferan
    A retelling of the classic fairy tale of Goldilocks and the Three Bears, with charming illustrations.

    Rob Hefferan’s whimsical artwork breathes new life into this family favorite. All children love to hear each bear say, “Who’s been sitting on my chair?” knowing that Goldilocks is about to be ... (Goodreads)

  7. Frosty the Snow Man

    by Annie North Bedford
    A magical snowman comes to life and brings joy to children, but must return to his frozen state when the weather warms up.

    "Frosty the Snow Man, at your service", said he. That's how Frosty the Snow Man came alive. Who can resist the tale of children enjoying the fun of building Frosty, when suddenly, to their ... (Goodreads)

  8. The Siege

    by Kathryn Lasky
    A young girl and her family struggle to survive during the Nazi siege of Leningrad in World War II.

    Tensions erupt in the owl kingdom when the forces of evil wage war against the protectors of good. Enraged by his clash with Soren and driven by an all-consuming desire for power, Kludd and his ... (Goodreads)

  9. Spy School

    by Stuart Gibbs
    Ben Ripley is recruited to attend a secret spy school, where he must use his wits to solve a dangerous mystery.

    Can an undercover nerd become a superstar agent? Ben Ripley sure hopes so—and his life may depend on it! Ben Ripley may only be in middle school, but he’s already pegged his dream job: C.I.A. or ... (Barnes & Noble)

  10. Spy Camp

    by Stuart Gibbs
    Ben Ripley returns to spy school to uncover a double agent. Action-packed adventure ensues.

    In this follow-up to the Edgar-nominated Spy School , top-secret training continues into summer for aspiring spy Ben Ripley—and so does the danger. Ben Ripley is a middle-schooler whose school is not ... (Barnes & Noble)

  11. Henry and Beezus

    by Beverly Cleary
    Henry Huggins and his friend Beezus navigate the ups and downs of childhood in their neighborhood.

    All Henry Huggins wants is his very own bicycle, a shiny red one to ride up and down Klickitat Street. But no matter how Henry tries to raise money for the bike of his dreams–from selling bubble gum ... (Goodreads)

  12. Rikki-Tikki-Tavi

    by Jerry Pinkney
    A heroic mongoose saves a family from dangerous cobras.

    The story follows the experiences of a mongoose named Rikki-Tikki-Tavi (from his chattering vocalizations) after he becomes the pet of an English family residing in India. He becomes friendly with ... (Wikipedia)

  13. The Berenstain Bears and Too Much Junk Food

    by Stan Berenstain
    Mama Bear helps her cubs learn about healthy eating habits and the dangers of too much junk food.

    Mama Bear lays down the law when she notices that Papa and the cubs are getting too chubby. With the help of Dr. Grizzly's slide show on how the body works, the Bear family makes a healthful ... (Goodreads)

  14. Then Again, Maybe I Won't

    by Judy Blume
    A coming-of-age story about a boy's struggles with puberty, family dynamics, and peer pressure.

    a twelve-year-old Tony Miglione lives with his hardworking extended family in a working-class neighborhood in Jersey city. After Tony's family experiences a major increase in wealth due to his ... (Wikipedia)

  15. The Time Quartet Box Set

    by Madeleine L'Engle
    Four books exploring the concept of time travel and the battle between good and evil. Follow Meg Murry and her companions on their adventures.

    With over 10 million copies in print, Madeleine L'Engle's Newbery Medal-winning classic, "A Wrinkle in Time," along with its bestselling companions, "A Wind in the Door," "A Swiftly Tilting Planet," ... (Goodreads)

  16. Starlight

    by Erin Hunter
    A young cat named Moth Flight must navigate the challenges of her clan and her own inner turmoil to become a medicine cat.

    The four Clans of warrior cats, ThunderClan , ShadowClan , RiverClan and WindClan , discover a lake which serves as their new home, replacing their old home which is destroyed by humans. The Clans ... (Wikipedia)

  17. Wacky Wednesday

    by Theo LeSieg
    A young boy's wacky day of imaginative adventures, pushing the boundaries of reality.

    The main character, a child, wakes up to find a shoe on the wall; then he looks up to find one on the ceiling as well. With each new page the number of "wacky" things grows, as the child goes through ... (Wikipedia)

  18. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory: A Play

    by Richard R. George
    Adaptation of Roald Dahl's classic tale of a poor boy who wins a golden ticket to tour a magical chocolate factory.

    An alternative cover edition for this book can be found, here,. Here's your chance to join Charlie Bucket in Willy Wonka's amazing chocolate factory! It's always fun reading plays, and almost ... (Goodreads)

  19. Third Year at Malory Towers

    by Enid Blyton
    Darrell and her friends return to Malory Towers for their third year, facing new challenges and making new friends.

    Darrell is on the way to Malory Towers once again. She finds out that Sally Hope, her best friend is in quarantine for mumps and will not be able to come to school for a short time. On the way, they ... (Wikipedia)

  20. The Story About Ping

    by Marjorie Flack
    A little duck named Ping lives on a boat on the Yangtze River and learns the importance of being on time.

    The story begins when Ping, the duck, is taken by his owner to feed on the riverbank. Later, when it is evening, Ping is the last duck to return, so he hides to avoid being spanked. The following day ... (Wikipedia)

  21. Man from Mundania

    by Piers Anthony
    A man from a magical land is transported to a mundane world and must navigate its complexities to return home.

    For a bored, young princess of Xanth, there's nothing more exciting than a Quest. Especially when all you do is sit around Castle Roogna. But when Ivy uses the Heaven Cent, it takes her not to the ... (Goodreads)

  22. The Hat

    by Jan Brett
    A tale of a mischievous fox who steals a farmer's treasured hat, and the unlikely friendship that ensues.

    In, Jan Brett's, well-loved book,, The Hat, Hedgie the hedgehog discovers the wisdom of the adage "Don't go poking your nose where it doesn't belong"—but only after curiosity gets this prickly fellow ... (Goodreads)

  23. Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

    by Ian Fleming
    A magical car takes a family on wild adventures, including a battle against an evil baron.

    Commander Caractacus Pott is an inventor who buys and renovates an old car after gaining money from inventing and selling whistle-like sweets to Lord Skrumshus, the wealthy owner of a local ... (Wikipedia)

  24. The Cobra King of Kathmandu

    by P.B. Kerr
    Twins John and Philippa Gaunt travel to Nepal to stop the Cobra King from unleashing a deadly virus.

    From the New York Times bestselling author P. B. Kerr, comes the third volume in this exceptional, imaginative adventure series about a twin boy and girl who discover they are djinns. In the third ... (Goodreads)

  25. The Twins at St Clare's

    by Enid Blyton
    Twins Pat and Isabel O'Sullivan start at a new boarding school, St Clare's, and have adventures with their classmates.

    The two girl twins, Patricia and Isabel O'Sullivan, having just finished school at the elite school called Redroofs, are expected to move on to senior school. While most of their friends at their old ... (Wikipedia)

  26. Curious George Goes to the Hospital

    by Margret Rey
    A lovable monkey helps a friend in need by using his courage and kindness.

    George wakes up to find a box labeled "surprise" on the desk, it contains a jigsaw puzzle. George takes a puzzle piece out, and thinking it is a piece of candy, he swallows it. The Man with the ... (Wikipedia)

  27. The Bad Seed

    by Jory John
    A mischievous seed causes trouble wherever it goes, but can it change its ways?

    A New York Times bestseller!, Amazon Prime,'s Most Read Title of 2019! An Amazon Best Children's Book of the Month from the, New York Times, bestselling author of the Goodnight Already! series This ... (Barnes & Noble)

  28. Lassie Come-Home

    by Eric Knight
    A loyal collie travels hundreds of miles to return to her beloved family, facing many dangers along the way.

    A beloved classic gets a beautiful new look. Lassie is Joe's prize collie and constant companion. But when Joe's father loses his job, Lassie must be sold. Three times she escapes from her new owner, ... (Goodreads)

  29. Tales from a Not-So-Happily Ever After!

    by Rachel Renée Russell
    Nikki's life gets complicated when her crush starts dating her archnemesis. Can she find a way to be happy again?

    It’s , ,, Diary of a Wimpy Kid , ,, for girls in this hilarious novel!,, After a bump on the head in gym class on April Fool’s Day, Nikki has a wild dream in which she, her BFFs Chloe and Zoey, her ... (Goodreads)

  30. Roverandom

    by J.R.R. Tolkien
    A small dog embarks on a magical quest to be reunited with his master.

    A classic children's story by the author of, The Hobbit, Rover should never have bitten the wizard's trousers. His punishment was to be transformed into a toy, and now he is forced to track down the ... (Goodreads)