When I Grow Up


Emma Dodd - 2007
    This line of books features rhyming text and delightful artwork that is embellished with foil throughout.

Ramona Boxed Set: Ramona and Her Father / Ramona the Pest / Ramona the Brave / Beezus and Ramona (#1-4)


Beverly Cleary
    

Don't Look Now


Paul Jennings - 2013
    And he has a secret that might just help him realise his dream. Ricky can fly. Truly. But there’s a hitch. He can only do it when absolutely no one is looking. If anyone sees him, he will fall out of the sky and almost certainly die!Don’t Look Now: Falling for It and The Kangapoo Key Ring is the first book in a brilliant new series. Humour and balance of text and illustrations make it suitable for even the most reluctant reader.Recommended for children aged 7-11

Kaleidoscope


Brian Selznick - 2021
    A garden. A library. A key. In Kaleidoscope, the incomparable Brian Selznick presents the story of two people bound to each other through time and space, memory and dreams. At the center of their relationship is a mystery about the nature of grief and love which will look different to each reader.

I Love You Through and Through


Bernadette Rossetti-Shustak - 2005
    A perfect first book for toddlers with sturdy cardstock pages and a padded cover with rounded corners for safe handling by little ones.

The Best Mouse Cookie


Laura Joffe Numeroff - 2019
    Each page has one or two sentences.Starring the ever-popular Mouse, this is a sweet addition to the classic and beloved series.

Little Owl's Night


Divya Srinivasan - 2011
    Hedgehog sniffs for mushrooms, Skunk nibbles at berries, Frog croaks, and Cricket sings. A full moon rises and Little Owl can't understand why anyone would want to miss it. Could the daytime be nearly as wonderful? Mama Owl begins to describe it to him, but as the sun comes up, Little Owl falls fast asleep.Putting a twist on the bedtime book, Little Owl's Night is sure to comfort any child with a curiosity about the night.

The Story of King Jesus


Ben Irwin - 2015
    This richly illustrated book continues to tell that story—from the creation of the world to Jesus’s victory over death. Designed for children ages 4 to 8, The Story of King Jesus is the gospel told in a single story—a story meant to be read from start to finish in one sitting.The Story of King Jesus will captivate your child’s imagination, nurture their spiritual curiosity, and draw them into the full Bible story as they embark on a lifetime of following Jesus the King.Ben Irwin is coauthor of Fascinating People of the Bible and one of the creators of The Story: The Bible as One Continuing Story of God and His People. He studied theology at Grand Rapids Theological Seminary and spent several years as a writer for World Vision. He and his wife, Amanda, live in Grand Rapids, Michigan, with their two children.

Easter is Cancelled!


Sally Huss - 2016
    But this year the Easter Bunny was not participating, not taking charge, not helping out. The other animals had their duties and were working well. Not the Easter Bunny! Why? His excuse was that no one ever thanks him for all the work he does to create a special day for kids all over the world. So, he cancelled Easter. Oh my, oh my. A wise and thoughtful owl is consulted. His solution warms the heart of the bunny. What the Easter Bunny is told is important for all kids to know. You’ll have to read the book to find out what that is. Be sure to take a peek at ONE HUNDRED EGGS FOR HENRIETTA, another happy Easter book by Sally Huss.

The Doll People Collection


Ann M. Martin - 2004
    Publishers Weekly Best Book of 2000 School Library Journal Best Book of the Year ALA Notable Book New York Public Library's Top 100 Titles for Reading and Sharing "Little girls are in for a marvelous treat in this delicious fantasy...The whole is fabulously illustrated by Selznick whose pictures have a shapely richness..." -Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

Duck & Goose Find A Pumpkin


Tad Hills - 2009
    Duck & Goose look everywhere for a pumpkin-in the apple tree, in the leaf pile, inside a hollow log.... Where will they find one?Perfect for your favorite fall holidays, and a fun read-a-long for fans of Duck and Goose any time of year!

Curse of the Arctic Star


Carolyn Keene - 2013
    Becca Wright, an old friend of Nancy’s, is the Assistant Cruise Director of the Arctic Star, a posh new ship. But Becca needs Nancy’s help when strange things keep happening aboard the opulent ocean liner: The swimming pool becomes a floating grave; a famous passenger is threatened; and even the seemingly innocent mini-golf course becomes a perilous playground. With the majestic and mysterious Alaskan scenery as a backdrop, Nancy and company have to find out who’s trying to sabotage the maiden voyage and why.

A Bargain for Frances


Russell Hoban - 1970
    Thelma always seems to get Frances into trouble. When she tricks Frances into buying her tea set, it's the last straw. Can Frances show her that it's better to lose a bargain than lose a friend?

Fire Engine Man


Andrea Zimmerman - 2007
    Lights flash. Sirens sound—FIRE!Here comes the fire engine man. Dressed from head to toe in special gear, he drives his trusty fire truck to the scene and puts the fire out. It's all in a day's work for this brave firefighter.Told in simple words from a little boy's point of view, this action-packed picture book celebrates a child's world of adventure.

We Are Giants


Amber Lee Dodd - 2016
    . . different from other kids' parents. As Amy explains it, when she was a girl she got to 48 inches tall and then stopped growing right there. It's the perfect height, in Sydney's opinion: big enough to reach the ice cream at the supermarket, but small enough to be special. Anyway, Sydney's big sister Jade is always there to help out with the stuff on the highest shelves. And though Sydney's dad died when she was only five, she's never felt alone or that there isn't enough love to go around. But when they are forced to move to another neighborhood, things get more difficult for their little family. Sydney and Jade have to get used to different routines, make a whole new set of friends, and deal with the bullies at their new school.And then there's the whole business of growing up. But Sydney doesn't want to grow up--not if it means getting taller than her mom.