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Trouble Dolls


Jimmy Buffett - 1991
    "A welcome blend of myth and reality, set in modern times but connected by folklore to the world of animals and magic."--Publishers Weekly

Black Beauty's Early Days in the Meadow


Anna Sewell - 2006
    Drawn from the original text and intended for even the youngest of horse lovers, Black Beauty's Early Days in the Meadow depicts the first few months of the horse's life as a foal frolicking in the meadow. Artist Jane Monroe Donovan renders the classic story in lush oil paintings that convey a pastoral world of green fields and shady trees, while tenderly capturing the special love between mare and foal. The perfect harmony of words and pictures proves once again that the simplest messages are often the strongest. Readers will relish the sweetness of life in the meadow and the companionship of family and friends.

Squidge: Little Elf, Big Trouble


Andrew Thomas - 2010
    When he takes matters into his own hands and causes a disaster in Santa's workshop, Squidge runs away... and ends up going further than he would ever have dreamt. Can such a little elf save Santa and Christmas?

Wild Symphony


Dan Brown - 2020
    Each has a special secret to share.Along the way, you might spot the surprises Maestro Mouse has left for you- a hiding buzzy bee, jumbled letters that spell out clues, and even a coded message to solve!Children and adults can enjoy this picture book as a traditional read-along, or can choose to listen to original musical compositions as they read--one for each animal--with a free interactive smartphone app, which uses augmented reality to play the appropriate song for each page when a phone's camera is held over it.

The Very Hungry Spider (Silly Wood Tale Book 1)


E.B. Adams - 2020
    But the very hungry spider refuses to eat yucky flies!!? Are you kidding??? The flies are stuck, but moved to outrage — flies taste just as good as any other insects! Can they convince spider before she starves? And, if they do succeed... A fun and quirky picture book for kids and adults to read aloud and laugh together. With a bouncing fun rhyme and silly but wonderful illustrations, The Very Hungry Spider is sure to delight children and adults again and again and probably again some more. The perfect read aloud book. Pick this book up, put on your silliest accent and you’ll have kids giggling and everyone in a good mood! Part of the Silly Wood Tales series.

Kristy and the Snobs: A Graphic Novel (The Baby-Sitters Club #10)


Ann M Martin - 2021
    

Dr. Seuss


Dana Meachen Rau - 2003
    Presents a brief overview of the life of the man who wrote "Green Eggs and Ham" and many other beloved children's books.

Captain No Beard: An Imaginary Tale of a Pirate's Life - A Captain No Beard Story


Carole P. Roman - 2012
    Normally a young boy named Alexander, his cousin Hallie, and three stuffed animals, once they board his bed their world is transformed into a magical vessel, sailing the seven seas on dangerous and exciting adventures!Captain No Beard - An Imaginary Tale of a Pirate's Life named to Kirkus Reviews' BEST OF 2012 for Children's Indie Books, and garnered the star of remarkable merit!"Roman charms with an imaginative, whimsical picture book that will entertain even the oldest pirates." Kirkus Review

Hello, Goodbye, and a Very Little Lie


Christianne C. Jones - 2010
    Larry lies about practically everything until he meets a girl who outsmarts him.

If I Had A Car


Ted Summerfield - 2011
    Suitable for ages 2 to 102.

I See a Bear, but...


K.A. Morgan - 2015
    A crafty bear, a timid bunny, a curious raccoon, and a few other forest animals--all peeking out from the pages of this book. Children will get caught up in the beautiful digital illustrations and laugh at the humorous text as they respond eagerly to the clues that keep them turning the pages as they try to figure out what the animals are doing out on in the woods.

The Music Fairies: #1-7


Daisy Meadows - 2008
    Now Jack Frost and his pesky goblins have stolen all of the Music Fairies' magical instruments. The fairies need Kirsty and Rachel's help to find them, or the music in Fairyland will sound out of tune forever!Includes Poppy the Piano Fairy, Ellie the Guitar Fairy, Fiona the Flute Fairy, Danni the Drum Fairy, Maya the Harp Fairy, Victoria the Violin Fairy, and Sadie the Saxophone Fairy.