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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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Finally
by Wendy Mass
Rory's life is turned upside down when she discovers she's been granted a wish, but with a catch - it's her last wish ever.
A humorous look at what it means to FINALLY turn twelve years old. You can pierce your ears when you're twelve. You can go to the mall with your friends when you're twelve. You can babysit little ... (Goodreads)
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)
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe: The Official Illustrated Movie Companion
by Perry Moore
A behind-the-scenes look at the making of the movie adaptation of "The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe" with concept art, interviews, and more.
The ultimate visual companion and keepsake to the making of the stunning fantasy film The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe based on the beloved children's classic by C.S. ... (Goodreads)
Danny and the Dinosaur
by Syd Hoff
A young boy takes a journey of friendship with a living dinosaur.
The story opens up with a young boy named Danny going to a science museum. He sees Indians , bears , Eskimos , guns , and swords . Finally, he immediately gets drawn to the dinosaur exhibit and would ... (Wikipedia)
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)
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)
The Chocolate Touch
by Patrick Skene Catling
A young boy turns his likes into gold with a magical coin, only to discover that too much of a good thing is not good.
In this zany twist on the legend of King Midas and his golden touch, a boy acquires a magical gift that turns everything his lips touch into chocolate! Kids will eat this up for summer reading or ... (Goodreads)
Phoebe and Her Unicorn
by Dana Simpson
A young girl named Phoebe befriends a unicorn named Marigold Heavenly Nostrils and together they embark on magical adventures.
Do you believe in unicorns? Phoebe does. She has no choice ... one day she skipped a rock across a pond, and hit a unicorn in the face. Improbably, this resulted in a lasting friendship between ... (Goodreads)
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)
Dr. Seuss's Sleep Book
by Dr. Seuss
A whimsical journey through the world of sleep, filled with fantastical creatures and imaginative scenarios.
Catch a case of the yawns with Dr. Seuss in this classic rhyming picture book. Bedtime has never been more fun! A yawn is quite catching, you see. Like a cough., It just takes one yawn to start other ... (Goodreads)
Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle's Magic
by Betty MacDonald
Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle uses her magical cures to help children overcome bad habits and misbehavior.
Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle has a trick up her sleeve. Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle loves everyone, and everyone loves her right back. The children love her because she is lots of fun. Their parents love her because ... (Goodreads)
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)
Into the Woods
by Stephen Sondheim
A musical that intertwines classic fairy tales, exploring the consequences of wishes and the importance of responsibility and community.
A Narrator introduces four characters: Cinderella , who wishes to attend the King's festival; Jack who wishes his cow, Milky White, would give milk; a Baker; and his Wife, both of whom wish to have a ... (Wikipedia)
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)
The Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck
by Beatrix Potter
Jemima Puddle-Duck, a naive duck, is tricked by a fox who wants to eat her eggs. Saved by a collie dog, she learns a valuable lesson.
The tale begins in a farmyard which is home to a duck called Jemima Puddle-duck. She wants to hatch her own eggs, but the farmer's wife believes ducks make poor sitters and routinely confiscates ... (Wikipedia)
Millions of Cats
by Wanda Gág
An old man and woman's search for the perfect pet, leading to a chaotic, fantastical world.
The hand-lettered text, done by the author's brother, , tells the story of an elderly couple who realize that they are very lonely. The wife wants a cat to love, so her husband sets off in search of ... (Wikipedia)
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)
