Synopsis: A Newbery Honor Book, this warm, funny,…

Synopsis: "How about a story? Spin us a yarn." Instantly, Phoebe Winterbottom came to mind. "I could tell you an extensively strange story," I warned."Oh, good!" Gram said. "Delicious!"And that is how I happened to tell them about Phoebe, her disappearing mother, and the lunatic.As Sal entertains her grandparents with Phoebe's outrageous story, her own story begins to unfold--the story of a thirteen-year-old girl whose only wish is to be reunited with her…

Synopsis: Soon to be a major motion picture!Winner of the Newbery Medal and a #1 New York Times bestsellerThis unforgettable novel from renowned author Katherine Applegate celebrates the transformative power of unexpected friendship. Inspired by the true story of a captive gorilla known as Ivan, this illustrated book is told from the point of view of Ivan himself. Having spent twenty-seven years behind the glass walls of his enclosure in a shopping mall,…

Synopsis: From the bestselling author of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and The BFG! Roald Dahl was a champion of the underdog and all things little—in this case, an orphaned boy oppressed by two nasty, self-centered aunts. How James escapes his miserable life with the horrible aunts and becomes a hero is a Dahlicious fantasy of the highest order. You will never forget resourceful little James and his new family of magically overgrown insects—a ladybug…

Synopsis: "Iris and Walter will join Frog and Toad and Henry and Mudge in a prominent place on the easy-reading shelves." —BCCBAfter a move, Iris is sure that life in the country will be just awful. There's nothing to do and no one to play with. Iris will never be happy there.Then Grandpa suggests a walk. Down the road and around the bend, they discover a huge green tree, a secret hideaway--and a boy named Walter. Maybe life far from the city won't be so…

Synopsis: Perfect for fans of Lois Ehlert and Press Here, this charming picture book gently explores the world of color and celebrates the joy of creativity. One day three white mice discover three jars of paint--red, blue, and yellow. But what happens when they splash in the colors, mixing the red and blue? Or dance in the blue and yellow? This playful introduction to colors will appeal to any budding artist or curious preschooler.

Synopsis: The greatest haunted house story ever written—the inspiration for the hit Netflix horror series!One of The Atlantic’s Great American Novels of the Past 100 YearsFirst published in 1959, Shirley Jackson's The Haunting of Hill House has been hailed as a perfect work of unnerving terror. It is the story of four seekers who arrive at a notoriously unfriendly pile called Hill House: Dr. Montague, an occult scholar looking for solid evidence of a “…

Synopsis: “An intense snapshot of the chain reaction caused by pulling a trigger.” —Booklist (starred review)“Astonishing.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review)“A tour de force.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review)A Newbery Honor BookA Coretta Scott King Honor BookA Printz Honor BookA Time Best YA Book of All Time (2021)A Los Angeles Times Book Prize Winner for Young Adult LiteratureLonglisted for the National Book Award for Young People’s LiteratureWinner of…

Synopsis: Arthur, afraid of pulling his loose tooth, and his little sister, Violet, learn something about being brave in the seventh adventure about two favorite chimps.

Synopsis: From Eric Carle, the New York Times bestselling author of The Very Hungry Caterpillar and The Grouchy Ladybug, comes a reassuring tale of a mother’s love for her child.Does a Kangaroo Have a Mother, Too? answers curious kids who wonder whether lions, bears, and monkeys have mothers, too. Bright collage illustrations and simple text reinforce the theme that everyone has a mother, and every mother loves her child.Meet the little joey bouncing in…

Synopsis: New York Times bestselling author and artist James Dean brings readers some fun in the sun! Pete the Cat is one groovy cat at finding shells and building sand castles at the beach. But when it gets too hot, there’s only one way to cool off—jump into the ocean! Except Pete might be a scaredy-cat when it comes to the water.Pete the Cat: Pete at the Beach is a My First I Can Read book, which means it’s perfect for shared reading with a child.

Synopsis: A Prince and a Pauper Jemmy, once a poor boy living on the streets, now lives in a castle. As the whipping boy, he bears the punishment when Prince Brat misbehaves, for it is forbidden to spank, thrash, or whack the heir to the throne. The two boys have nothing in common and even less reason to like one another. But when they find themselves taken hostage after running away, they are left with no choice but to trust each other.

Synopsis: From the author of Stick Dog comes the first book in a highly illustrated early chapter book series about three best friends whose plans, missions, and schemes are sure to shake up their school.Molly gets things stuck in her head sometimes. When she sees a jar of candy on Principal Shelton’s desk, she absolutely needs to know how many candies are in that jar!Luckily, her two best friends, Simon and Rosie, are ready to help her find the answer—…

Synopsis: This collection of true dog stories will fascinate young readers. Dox finds jewels, and criminals. Grip picks pockets, and Barry rescues people from the snow. Adventure, suspense, and animals are all here.

Synopsis: Describes how Charles Lindbergh achieved the remarkable feat of flying nonstop and solo from New York to Paris in 1927

Synopsis: Animal Magic for Kids are charming stories packed with information for animal lovers of all ages. These books are a striking combination of beautiful photographs and authoritative text. Children find books in this series far more interesting than the typical wildlife reference books. Each volume combines firsthand experiences and anecdotes in a unique story format that brings to life animals' habits and habitats. You probably have heard that an…