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Sneak Peeks for Kids
Young, Steve
Seventh-grader Casey Little is always late until he discovers a magic watch that takes him back in time, a trick he uses both on and off the football field.
Shulman, Mark
Colorful enumeration of the letters of the alphabet linked to words that end in each letter.
Sill, Cathryn
Simple text and colorful illustrations introduce various marsupials.
Grey, Mini
Having run away together, the Dish and Spoon from the nursery rhyme "The Cat and the Fiddle" become Vaudville stars before turnig to a life of crime.
Gnojewski, Carol
Learn more about African-American culture with these ten easy-to-do crafts.
Key, Watt
After the death of his father, ten-year-old Moon leaves their forest shelter home and is sent to an Alabama institution, becoming entangled in the outside world he has never known and making good friends, a relentless enemy, and finally a new life.
Lund, Deb
When dinosaurs seek adventure by taking a train ride, they find the trip has some unexpected surprises along the way.
Martin, David
Grandma Cat bakes an apple pie that is heartily enjoyed by her family as well as the Mouse and Ant families that live nearby.
Kontis, Alethea
Chaos ensues when Z thinks that it is time for him to go first in the alphabet for a change.
De Paola, Tomie
Illustrations depict the various types of angels that take care of children in their everyday lives, such as The Wake-Up Angle, The Musical Angel, and the Pajama and Bathrobe Angel.
Wilson, Karma
The zoo animals go on strike until the tears of a disappointed little girl makes them realize that they actually like what they do.
Coy, John
Portrays a game of street basketball, "Around the World," be played literally around the world, from New York to China, and elsewhere, and then back to New York.
Brown, Marc
Buster goes away for a month, and Arthur becomes sad and confused when he does not receive even one postcard from him.
Yolen, Jane
Throughout the day, Baby Bear finds a book to fit every special moment.
A celebration, in poetry, of babies at play.
McElligott, Matthew
A humorous story of a rough, tough, and hairy pirate who gets some new clothes.
Lester, Helen
An Australian wombat joins the Champs baseball team, and even though he is disastrously ignorant about the game, his innate talents save everyone when a tornado suddenly strikes.
Mochizuki, Ken
A biography of Bruce Lee focusing on his early years in Hong Kong, where he discovered martial arts and began developing the physical and mental skills that led to his career as legendary martial artist and film star.
Ibbotson, Eva
While spending the summer with elderly relatives at Clawstone Castle in Northern England, Madlyn and her brother Rollo, with the help of several ghosts, attempt to save the rare cattle that live on the castle grounds.
Elya, Susan Middleton
Rhyming text describes a trip to the grocery store for a mamá and her baby boy. Includes Spanish words.
Stanley, Diane
Raised by peasants, Bella discovers that she is actually the daughter of a knight and finds herself caught up in a terrible plot that will change her life and her kingdom forever.
Crews, Nina
Jack has adventures and rescues his action-figure, Guy.
Berenstain, Stan
Brother and Sister Bear are sure they will be bored spending their vacation driving to see the famous sites of Bear Country, but before long, they are caught up in the excitement of natural and man-made wonders.
Chodos-Irvine, Margaret
Mary and Clare do everything together at preschool, but Mary's birthday celebration puts a strain on the girls' friendship.
Hodgson, Nicola
A biography of the singer/actress.
Schotter, Roni
Selig, who loves words and copies them on pieces of paper that he carries with him, goes on a trip to discover his purpose.
Tripp, Valerie
Molly befriends a war refugee named Emily Bennett, who struggles to overcome shyness.
Paterson, Katherine
Jake and Rosa, two children, form an unlikely friendship as they try to survive and understand the 1912 Bread & Roses strike of mill workers in Lawrence, Massachusetts.
Katz, Karen
Every September 21, on the International Day of Peace, children around the world wish in many different languages for peace.
Wheeler, Lisa
Fifteen felines find themselves marooned on an island and are not sure what to do.
Singer, Marilyn
True stories of cats who have exhibited heroic or unusual behavior.
Donaldson, Julia
A circular tale in which each new book character is reading about the next, beginning and ending with Charlie Cook.
Blume, Lesley M. M.
Cornelia, eleven-years-old and lonely, learns about language and life from an elderly new neighbor who has many stories to share about the fabulous adventures she and her sisters had while traveling around the world.
Fleming, Denise
When a cow loses her moo, she searches to see if another animal in the barn has it.
Avi
Branded as traitors by the king's authorities, Crispin and his guardian Bear, flee to coastal towns in fourteenth century England, where they perform a musical juggling act and bond as a family after befriending a disfirgured girl.
Curious George and the man with the yellow hat attend a baseball game to cheer on the Mudville Miners.
Rey, Margret
When Curious George attends the first day of school as a special helper, he winds up creating a big mess.
Savage, Jeff
A short biography of the racing star.
Haugen, Hayley Mitchell
A biography of the true Lemony Snicket.
Weatherford, Carole Boston
Young Ovella rejoices as her community comes together to raise money and build a much-needed school in the 1920s, with matching funds from the president of Sears, Roebuck, and Company and support from Professor James of the Normal School.
Fine, Anne
Tuffy, the pet cat, tries to defend himself against accusations of terrifying other animals and murdering the neighbor's rabbit.
Hort, Lenny
Scientists aren't sure what a T. Rex's meal was like, but they're fairly sure it didn't include pizza. There's a lot we don't know about dinosaurs. We may not have all the answers, but laugh your way through this fun-filled book, and you'll discover the mysteries.
Lewis, Kevin
A rhyming story about a busy day in the life of a young dinosaur.
Dakin, Glenn
Winter, Jonah
This is the story of Dizzy Gillespie, a trumpet player, who created a whole new kind of music: Bebop.
Willems, Mo
A pigeon comes up with many reasons why he should not go to bed.
Cronin, Doreen
While Farmer Brown sleeps, his animals prepare for a talent show at the country fair.
Bromberg, Brian
Alexander, Lloyd
Follows the adventures of a Chinese cat who became the Emperor's good friend and advisor.
Bonk, John
A sixth-grader, who longs to see his name in lights, recounts life at Buttermilk Falls Elementary in preparation for the school drama production.
Freeman, Don
Earl the squirrel learns to gather acorns on his own.
Jackson, Ellen
Portrays a day in the life of Earth Mother who, as she tends plants and animals around the world, meets three of her creations with advice on how to make the world more perfect.
Fleischman, Sid
A biography of the magician, ghost chaser, aviator, and king of escape artists whose amazing feats are remembered long after his death in 1926.
Elliott, David
Keeping a promise to her friends in the Pals United for Furry Friends organization, ten-year-old Evangeline returns to Mudd Manor to try to rescue a group of minks before they are turned into ballet costumes.
Davies, Nicola
Animals adapt to their surroundings for survival. Learn how they survive in conditions that humans never would.
O'Connor, Jane
A young girl who loves fancy things helps her family to be fancy for one special night.
Harper, Charise Mericle
After a stack of fashion magazines falls on Kiki Kitty's head while she is blowing out the candles on her birthday cake, Kiki turns into Fashion Kitty, a feline super hero who saves other kittens from fashion disaster.
Freymann, Saxton
Stewart, Paul
Nine-year-old Fergus Crane's life is filled with classes on the school ship Betty Jeanne, interesting neighbors, and helping with his mother's work until a mysterious box flies into his window and leads him toward adventure.
Rawlinson, Julia
When his favorite tree begins to lose its leaves, Fletcher the fox worries that it is sick, but instead a magical sight is in store for him.
Sage, Angie
When Princess Jenna is pursued by a dark wizard, it is the apprentice, Septimus Heap, who must save her while enduring such terrors as a night in the forest with hungry wolverines and carniverous trees. Book 2 of the series.
Ljungkvist, Laura
Invites the reader to visit a wide variety of places and count different objects found in each. One continous line is used to create all of the illustrations.
London, Jonathan
With encouragement from his friends and family, Froggy learns to ride his shiny new bike.
Funke, Cornelia
Hetty Hyssop and her assistant ghosthunters travel to a seaside hotel to investigate the appearance of one of the most dangerous ghosts in the world.
Arnold, Louise
In addition to continuing their work to stop school bullies, eleven-year-old Tom Golden and Grey Arthur - along with several spectral friends - try to discover why ghosts across England are vanishing.
Shannon, David
Except for his bath, Fergus experiences the perfect doggy day, from chasing cats and motorcycles to being scratched on his favorite tickle spot.
Keller, Laurie
Grandpa Gazillion and Hildegarde show many different uses for the numbers one through twenty at their number yard.
Banks, Kate
When its owners leave, a summer house comes alive with the sounds of a mouse nibbling crumbs in the fall, a cat taking shelter in the winter, and rain falling on the roof in the spring.
Colfer, Eoin
Twelve-year-old private investigator Fletcher Moon, nicknamed "Half-Moon" because of his shortness, must track down a conspiracy or be framed for a crime he did not committ.
Dunrea, Olivier
On an island off the coast of Scotland, a young hen must prove herself pure, wise, and brave in a quest to help her beloved owner, mem Pocket, from losing her family's farm.
Rylant, Cynthia
Henry, his parents, and his dog Mudge take a vacation out West, where they enjoy tumbleweeds, desert animals, souvenirs, and the wide open spaces.
Rylant, Cynthia
Henry and his dog Mudge are invited to a sleepover in Patrick's attic, where they watch monster movies, eat pizza, and enjoy a contest to determine whose dog is the best popcorn catcher.
Gray, Peter
Helgerson, Joseph
Along a magic-saturated stretch of the Mississippi River near Blue Wing, Minnesota, twelve-year-old Claire and her bullying cousin Duke are drawn into an adventure involving Bodacious Deepthink the Great Rock Troll, a helpful fairy, and a group of trolls searching for their fathers.
Kline, Suzy
Horrible Harry sets out to discover who Miss Mackle is going to marry, and he takes some risky moves to be the first to know.
Leno, Jay
This big book of humor and wise cracks is the essential starting point for anyone looking to find their funny bone.
McBratney, Sam
A grumpy little kangaroo is having a bad day until his mother finds a way to make him smile.
Allen, Jonathan
Baby Owl doesn't want to be "cute," but that's what everyone calls him! It takes his mother's reassurance that he can be a "scary hunting machine" and still be her cute little boy.
Ellery, Tom
Tired of playing with his little brother, a boy imagines having a dragon for a playmate instead.
Fitch, Sheree
McNulty, Faith
Read this book of you decide to go to the moon. It will help you decide what to take, how to get to the moon, and most important of all, how to get home.
Hopkinson, Deborah
Days after arriving in San Francisco from Texas, eleven-year-old orphan Nicholas Dray tries to help his new neighbors survive the 1906 San Francisco earthquake and the subsequent fires.
Pelley, Kathleen
Hector Mcgregor, inventor of peppermint pencils, glow-in-the-dark books, and other unusual items, leaves his home workshop to work in a laboratory but finds that his inspiration comes from being around his cheery wife, five children, and a hen called Hattie.
Ford, June
A short biography of the race car driver.
Haas, Jessie
Twins Kiera and Fran have never agreed on anything, but when their dream comes true and their father surprises them with a pony, they must learn to work together to care for their new pet.
Park, Barbara
Excitable Junie B. Jones manages to find trouble both before and during a trip to Hawaii and records each incident in a photo journal given to her by her teacher.
Meddaugh, Susan
Justine is so small, everyone calls her "Just Teenie," but one day she receives a plant that grows so tall, it gives her a different perspective.
Deutsch, Stacia
Abigail, Jacob, Zack, and Bo travel back in time to meet Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in order to convince him not to get discouraged.
Dannenberg, Julie
During the last week of school, the students in Mrs. Hartwell's class try to come up with the perfect present for their teacher.
Stewart, Mark
Paulsen, Gary
An account of the life of Bass Reeves.
Becker, Helaine
Prepare to impress your friends, dazzle your family, and astound your teachers. "Like a Pro" is your guide to becoming an expert in all kinds of things -- from making an awesome speech and overcoming stage fright to roasting the perfect marshmallow and throwing the coolest party.
Henkes, Kevin
When her teacher announces that he is getting married, Lilly the mouse sets her heart on being the flower girl at his wedding.
Wallace, Nancy Elizabeth
Three mice "borrow" a postcard which is a reproduction of a painting, and from it they learn about color, pattern, line, and shape.
Winter, Jeanette
Jurgens, Dan
Step-by-step instruction in drawing familiar cartoon characters in the Marvel Comics style.
Anderson, M.T.
A boy enjoys living quietly by himself at The End of the World until Mr. Constance Shimmer, "Professional Visionary," builds an inn and an amusement park, demanding that tourists come and have "Fun Without End."
Dicamillo, Kate
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.
Hartman, Sarah
Schulman, Mark
When Bob realizes that he is surrounded by pallindromes, from his mom, dad, and sis Anna to his dog Otto, he discovers a way to deal with his pallindrome puzzle
Jenkins, Steve
Introduces a collection of wild animals and, through detailed illustrations, shows how and why the slithering, hopping, and crawling creatures move as they do.
Lehman, Barbara
In this wordless picture book, a boy imagines himself inside some of the exhibits when he goes on a field trip to the museum.
Bachelet, Gilles
An artist describes his "cat," who can usually be found sleeping or eating.
Bluemle, Elizabeth
A young girl suspects that her father is really a dog because he performs such acts as fetching the newspaper and chasing balls.
Bunting, Eve
Seven-year-old Pinkie has mixed feelings about her divorced mother's wedding especially when she learns that her beloved father will be an attending guest.
Woods, Brenda
When their owner plans to sell one of them in 1802, twelve-year-old Sally and her family run away from their Georgia plantation to look for both freedom from slavery and a home in Florida with the Seminole Indians.
Raven, Margot Theis
At the request of his fellow slave Granny Judith, Christmas John risks his life to take runaway slaves across a river from Kentucky to Ohio. Based on slave narratives recorded in the 1930s.
Lyon, George Ella
After they have an argument, a young girl imagines how she would treat her mother if their roles were reversed.
Lewis, Paeony
Florence and her toy monkey Arnold try to persuade her mother to let them eat more cookies. Includes a recipe for chocolate-covered bananas.
deGroat, Diane
Gilbert and his first-grade classmates are nervous about thier performance on the last day of school. Curious about the awards they will receive, sad to be leaving their teacher, and excited about summer vacation.
Rappaport, Doreen
A powerful trilogy concludes with a look at both famous and lesser-known forces in the ongoing struggle for civil rights.
Fine, Anne
Anthony, a neglected pet dog, develops an irritating skin condition and has most of his hair shaved off, which embarrasses him greatly until he realizes he now looks like a lion and can frighten other animals and people.
Krebs, Laurie
Follow a family as they explore Mexico and celebrate Mexican Independence Day.
Scieszka, Jon
After arriving in Pennsylvania during the winter of 1776, time travelers Joe, Fred, and Samantha ispire General George Washington to carry out a surprise attack on the Hessian troops in Trenton, New Jersey, that will change the course of the Revolutionary War.
Falconer, Ian
Olivia decides there has to be a marching band at the fireworks display, even if she has to do it herself.
MacLachlan, Patricia
Fourteen dogs tell all in this collection of free-verse poetry.
Bunting, Eve
While on a school field trip to an orchard to make cider, a young immigrant named Farah gains self-confidence when the green apple she picks perfectly compliments the other students' red apples.
Kelly, Mij
Sam's sheep must find a way to keep him awake long enough to count them, so that he will not open the door to let in what he thinks is a stray sheep, but might be an enemy in disguise.
Weeks, Sarah
From morning to night, a young child playfully grabs and throws items, including a bathtime rubber ducky and snacktime raisins.
Pinkney, Andrea Davis
Peggony-Po, carved out of wood by his father, a one-legged whaler, determines to catch the huge whale that ate his father's leg.
Jones, Diana Wynne
Two powerful young enchanters, Cat, the future Chrestomanci, and Marianne, who is being trained to be Gammer of the Pinhoes, work together as friends to try to end an illegal witches' war and, in the process, right some old wrongs.
Platt, Richard
Harper, Jessica
Wondering why their friend Tommy has not come to the barn at his usual time, the animals become alarmed when the dog tells them that he has gone to a place called kindergarten.
Sís, Peter
Introduces very young children to the child prodigy, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, in a tribute to the beauty of listening, looking, imagining, and, above all, playing.
Lee, Spike
Two toddlers have fun with their puppy.
McKissack, Patricia
This side-splittingly funny and spine-chillingly spooky collection is filled with "bad" characters who know how to get thier way.
McMillan, Bruce
When women in an Icelandic village buy chickens to lay eggs for them to use, the chickens follow them, adopting human ways and forgetting their barnyard roots, until the ladies hatch a clever plan.
Van Allsburg, Chris
On his birthday, Calvin and his friend Rodney see a magician perform, then copy him by hypnotizing Calvin's little sister, but the joke is on them when they are unable to snap her out of it.
Gliori, Debi
Ever since the disappearance of their beloved nanny, Mrs. McLachlan, nothing has been the same. To make matters worse, Luciano has been wrongfully charged with her murder and thrown into prison. Never has the family needed Mrs. McLachlan so badly! But with the help of the magical camera and a mysterious silver thread, there may still be hope.
Bofill, Francesc
A beautiful girl with extraordinarily long hair is imprisoned in a lonely tower by a witch.
Pinkney, Sandra
Photographs and poetic text celebrate reading as a means of encouraging African-american children to pursue their dreams.
A collection of "poemstarts" which provide amusing beginnings to a series of poems, and challenges readers to complete the stories in their own special way.
Heinz, Brian
Illustrations and rhyming text relate the details of Red Fox's failed raid of the hen house at McCloskey's Farm.
Creech, Sharon
While preparing for a role in the school play, twelve-year-old Leo finds an autobiography that his father wrote as a teenager and ponders the ways people change as they grow up.
Bruchac, Joseph
When Molly and her parents attend a conference at Mohonk Mountain House, Molly begins to fear that she is being watched by the very man who kidnapped and tried to kill them the previous year.
Polacco, Patricia
Richie and his younger sister Trisha face off in a contest to see whose hobby is more challenging.
Van Draanan, Wendelin
After running away from her fifth foster home, Holly, a twelve-year-old orphan, travels across the country, keeping a journal of her experiences and struggle to survive.
O'Connor, George
One boring day, Sally goes down to the pond where she meets a new friend who is really something.
A collection of folktales, primarily from the United States, as well as one adaptation and two original stories, each followed by tips for novice storytellers.
Watt, Melanie
Meet Scaredy Squirrel, a squirrel who never leaves his nut tree because he is afraid of the unknown "out there." But then, something unexpected happens that may just change his outlook.
Blackwood, Gary L.
In Washington, D.C., during the last days of the Civil War, a teenage boy who performs in a mind reading act befriends a clairvoyant girl whose frightening visions foreshadow an assassination plot.
Palatine, Margie
Shelly's sisters are waiting for him to come out of his shell and be like them. Unfortunately, he's not moving fast enough for them. Only Shelly knows when he'll be ready, and he's in no hurry to share his secret with his three bossy sisters!
Dunbar, Joyce
A baby takes a journey in a shoe after visiting the zoo, flying, and inviting the Queen to tea, he falls asleep and awakens to two very big surprises.
Arnold, Ted
A pet fly searches for his favorite brown, oozy, lumpy, smelly food.
Umansky, Kaye
Ten-year-old Solomon Snow, a foundling who was discovered with a distinctive silver spoon in his mouth, sets out to find his parents and receives help along the way from an aspiring writer, a precocious young circus performer, and several orphans.
Kanevsky, Polly
Unable to fall asleep, a little boy lying next to his father experiences the various sensations of his body and remembers a lion cub he saw that day at the zoo.
Napoli, Donna Jo
Sly uses her detective skills to help her friends solve the case of the soccer switch, the kick craze, and the basketball blues.
Caldwell, Dave
KIDSLABEL
The pairs of photos in this book of picture riddles look the same -- but look carefully. There are 7 differences.
Yee, Lisa
After flunking sixth-grade English, basketball prodigy Stanford Wong must struggle to pass his summer school class, keep his failure a secret from his friends, and satisfy his academically demanding father.
Asch, Frank
Alex is convinced that his brother, Jonathan, is evil (and it's not just because he can't get away from Jonathan -- EVER)! His only chance for escape is to leave Planet Earth, and that's what he plans on doing, using a Star Jumper built with cardboard, duct tape, and odds and ends.
Jennings, Richard
As fifteen-year-old Cade gets involved in animal rights activism in his struggle to atone for the suffering of fish used in his family's smelly catfish bait business, his neighbor Leigh Ann tries to keep him out of trouble.
Avi
Five original stories where strange changes occur, from a boy and cat changing places and a young man learning the price of selfishness to an invisible princess finding herself.
Reid, Barbara
Remebering childhood stories of a beautiful, but dangerous place called Tunnel's End, a mouse named Nib leaves his dirty, crowded home under a busy subway station and sets out on a long journey, joined by Lola, a mouse he meets along the way.
Fleming, Candice
In this fictionalized account, Sunny Boy, a 100-year-old tortoise, describes various events in his long life including the dangerous barrel ride over Niagra Falls that he takes with his daredevil owner on July 5, 1930.
McLeod, Bob
Humerous SuperHeroes such as Goo Girl and The Volcano represent the letters of the alphabet from A to Z.
Halls, Kelly Milner
Cryptozoology is the study of animals that may or may not be real: familiar animals like Big Foot and the Loch Ness Monster, and those that are less familiar like the Marozi of Kenya, the Orang-pendek of Sumatra and the Thylacine of Tasmania. Meet these and more in this introduction to cryptozoology.
MacDonald, Margaret Read
Upon finding a gold coin, a lonely woman trades it for a pig, then a succession of smaller, less troublesome pets.
Crummel, Susan Stevens
On the day he is supposed to retire as sheriff of Dog City, Ten-Gallon Bart learns that Billy the Kid -- the roughest, toughest, gruffest goat in the country -- is on his way to town.
Snicket, Lemony
Presents a collection of correspondence between the elusive Lemony Snicket and the mysterious Beatrice.
Berenstain, Stan
The Berenstain Bears have a wonderful vacation at the seashore, playing on the beach, visiting a museum, eating, and going fishing.
Buhler, Cynthia von
In this cumulative story, a patient girl uses a growing number of enticements to gain the trust of a stray cat.
Rubin, Susan Goldman
The story of one girl's coming of age in Tereain, a Nazi concentration camp.
Parr, Todd
Presents the different ways grandfathers show their grandchildren love, from putting extra marshmallows in hot chocolate to sending cards and telling stories.
Pinkney, Jerry
A newly illustrated edition of the classic fable of the hen who is forced to do all the work of baking bread and of the animals who learn a bitter lesson from it.
Cushman, Karen
In 1949, thirteen-year-old Francine goes to Catholic school in Los Angeles where she becomes best friends with a girl who questions authority and is frequently punished by the nuns, causing Francine to question her own values.
Shafer, Audrey
When Twelve-year-old Gabe tries to hide his uncle's death from the local authorities, he is not prepared for what happens when his secret is discovered.
Hurd, Clement
Upon meeting a dog at a street corner, a cat runs as fast as she can, and leads him on a merry chase through kitchens, across tables, over people, and under traffic until all reach a safe haven.
DiCamillo, Kate
Edward Tulane, a cold-hearted and proud toy rabbit, loves only himself until he is separated from the little girl who adores him and travels across the country, acquiring new owners and listening to their hopes, dreams, and histories.
Robbins, Jacqui
Two African-american girls named Shakeeta and Mia become friends when Shakeeta boasts that she has a pet iguana and Mia learns how to help Shakeeta feel "at home" even when she is in school.
Koster, Gloria
When a new classmate has a peanut allergy and has to sit in a special area of the lunchroom, Simon reconsiders his love for peanut butter.
Child, Laureen
When a bedraggled young lady shows up at the castle, only the queen will be able to determine if she’s really the princess she claims to be. Impeccable manners, irresistible charm, and stunning good looks do all point to princess. But only a tiny green pea hidden under a dozen down mattresses can prove whether the girl is royal—or regular.
Edvall, Lilian
When Rabbit wakes up to find his daddy gone, he and his sister start their own brand of "Hide & Seek."
Lin, Grace
Frustrated at her seeming lack of talent for anything, a young Taiwanese-American girl sets out the apply the lessons of the Chinese Year of the Dog, those of making best friends and finding oneself, to her own life.
A collection of singing games and nursery rhymes involving various parts of the body, to be used with very young children. Edited by Jane Yolen.
Awdry, W.
A collection of fourteen previously published stories featuring Thomas, Sir Topham Hat, and their railway friends.
Monroe, Julia
An illustrated cookbook for girls which shows how to easily create miniature treats.
Rose, Deborah Lee
A cumulative counting verse in which a child lists items pertaining to winter given to him by his teacher, from twelve treats for tasting to one bird feeder in a snowy tree.
LaMarche, Jim
Tired of being called Mouse and staying home while his brother helps on their father's fishing boat, Daniel proves himself when a problem arises that he can solve using his newly-developed, extaordinary talent.
Holt, Kimberly Willis
A young girl eagerly awaits the birth of her baby cousin.
Frazee, Marla
This handy guide, both practical and inspirational, is perfect for anyone -- baby to grown-up -- who is about to take a scary first step.
Seeger, Laura Vaccaro
Children's faces, depicted with letters of the alphabet, react to the onset of a storm and its aftermath in this picture book, accompanied by simple alliterative text.
Grimes, Nikki
Illustrations and text welcomes a new baby to some of life's delights, from "the glistening mystery of soap bubbles" to "the swish of leaves in the breeze."
Hillenbrand, Jane
Mole digs with his new shovel, finding useful things for the other animals and a new friend for himself.
Spinelli, Eileen
A young child learns that love complements every mood.
Jarvis, Robin
Ben and Jennet, an orphaned brother and sister, are taken in by an old woman in the quaint village of Whitby, where they soon learn of the town's ancient lore and become involved in an epic struggle between good and evil.
Balliet, Blue
In the midst of a series of unexplained accidents and mysterious coincidences, sixth-graders Calder, Petra, and Tommy lead their classmates in an attempt to keep Frank Lloyd Wright's famous Robie House from being demolished.
Funke, Cornelia
Ben protects his big sister from all kinds of ferocious beasts during the day, but at night when darkness falls, its' his sister's turn to be the brave one.
Ryder, Joann
Rhyming text describes many different kinds of hugs.
Kressley, Carson
As the only one in the stable with one horn, Trumpet always felt different from everyone else, but when a fire breaks out and he must use his horn to lift the barn door and save all his horse friends, Trumpet's uniqueness is soon celebrated by all!
Adler, David A.
When a cat appears in their classroom one rainy day, Cam and her friend Eric figure out where it came from.
Mills, Claudia
Ziggy does not do well on the school track and field day events, but he feels much better after his classmates recognize his drawing talent.
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