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The Stupids Step Out


Harry Allard - 1974
    The Stupids and their dog, Kitty, have a fun-filled day doing ridiculous things.

Jessica Finch in Pig Trouble


Megan McDonald - 2014
    Jessica can hardly wait for her party with Judy Moody and all their friends. But Judy Moody is acting like a pig-head, and Jessica UN-invites her from the party. To make matters worse, Jessica has snooped around the house and has found zero sign of a pig present. Could her birthday be any more of a disaster? Geared to newly independent readers, this story will have Judy Moody fans in pig heaven.

The Jelly Donut Difference: Sharing Kindness with the World


Maria C. Dismondy - 2017
    They don’t always get along. In fact, there are times they can be downright mean to each other. The ooey, gooey jelly donuts in this story are a testament to the power of kindness, caring and generosity. Find out if Leah and Dexter will ever learn to get along! Bite into the power of paying it forward by adding The Jelly Donut Difference to your family’s home collection or classroom library.

Hailey Twitch Is Not a Snitch


Lauren Barnholdt - 2010
    From acclaimed children’s author Lauren Barnholdt, a laugh-out-loud chapter book series for precocious kids everywhere! Meet Hailey Twitch.She’s just like you. Well, sort of. She loves pink sparkly pencils and ice cream. But Hailey also has a secret: she’s friends with Maybelle, a sprite that only she can see. Hailey and Maybelle are having fun, fun, fun. But they’re also getting into lots of trouble!Can Hailey keep her friend a secret or will she have to tell?