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The Wizard Comes to Town


Mercer Mayer - 1973
    Alabasium, Wizard Extraordinaire, rents a room in Mrs. Beggs's boarding house. After the Wizard conjures up a few floating chairs and some inclement weather in the parlor, Mrs. Beggs retaliates with a little witchcraft of her own. Full color.

Disney's Hercules (A Little Golden Book)


Justine Korman Fontes - 2000
    Page by page, children will follow the story they'll experience as a movie. It is the story of how Hercules tries to regain his rightful place among the gods on Mount Olympus. To do so, he has to prove himself a true hero. All the characters from the movie are here: Philoctetes the goat-legged trainer; Pegasus, the winged horse; Hades, Lord of the Underworld; and the beautiful, duplicitous Megara who becomes Hercules's lady love.

The Little Cockroach


Susie Violet - 2020
    He loves Mexico but wants to explore the world. Amazing things happen to Pedro and his friend Enrico when they decide to leave their home in search of adventure. The Little Cockroach is a delightful bedtime story about determination, travel and adventure.

Sweet and Spooky Halloween (Disney Princess)


Melissa Lagonegro - 2007
    Trick or treat! It's Halloween and the Disney Princesses are celebrating this sweet and spooky season! Cinderella carves pumpkins, Ariel dresses up in costume, and Belle explores the creepy corners of the Beast's castle in this 24-page storybook featuring all-new illustrations.

The Tub People


Pam Conrad - 1989
    But after the near loss of the Tub Child down the drain, they are all reunited on a warm bed, where they mountain climb on the ridges formed by soft quilts.

The Agent With a Bone to Pick


D.R. Tara - 2014
    After finding him on the road and adopting him, his parents give him a life that most dogs could only imagine, riding with Mummy on her scooter and playing cricket with Daddy. In Story 1, Jack spies on Mummy as she shops in a mall. In doing so, he foils the efforts of a robber who tried to steal Mummy’s purse. His efforts result in an invitation to join the police force as a special agent. In Story 2, Jack goes undercover to solve a case of looting in the neighbourhood. In story 3 Jack finds a great friend in Scoobie, and the two friends spend quality time playing together.

Little Miss Birthday


Roger Hargreaves - 2006
    She prides herself on always picking the perfect present. But this time, it looks like one of the Mr. Men may just stump her!

It's a Seashell Day


Dianne Ochiltree - 2015
    Kids will learn about a variety of shells and count along with the boy as he totals up his collection, puts his shells away, and then drifts off into a well-earned bedtime. A spread of seashell facts caps off the story.This captivating, narrative nonfiction title featuring nature and counting is an ideal fit for home, preschool and kindergarten bookshelves. Pair it with the author’s beloved It’s a Firefly Night for a delightful day-to-night duo.

Just Me and My Cousin


Gina Mayer - 1992
    The day starts well but turns into pillow fights and tattletelling and checker boards overturned. It's not always easy to be a cousin. Little Critter is ready to go home, but his cousin saves the day before it's too late.

Barbie of Swan Lake


Mary Man-Kong - 2003
    Full color.

Rapunzel's Tale (Disney Tangled Series)


Barbara Bazaldua - 2010
    Read all about Disney's newest movie star! This chapter book is based on Disney's Rapunzel and tells the story from her point of view.

You Wouldn't Want to Be a Crusader!: A War You'd Rather Not Fight


Fiona MacDonald - 2005
    - High interest topic for children of all ages.- Draws in even the most reluctant readers with a lighthearted tone and hilarious illustrations.- Includes glossary and index.

First Tomato


Rosemary Wells - 1992
    Claire's bad day at school is helped after a visit to the Bunny Planet, where she has the day that should have been.

A Crow of His Own


Megan Dowd Lambert - 2015
    But he’s having trouble fitting in and replacing Larry—the beloved rooster whose wake-up calls were legendary. The cow, the gaggle of hens, and the sheep reminisce about Larry while poor Clyde fails to croon the farmyard awake with the same finesse. Clyde attempts to win over the farm by wearing an elaborate costume and putting on a show like Larry was known to do, but in the end, Clyde realizes that imitating Larry is not the way to succeed.

The Cat Who Wanted To Be A Princess: A Children's Book About Manners, Empathy, and Kindness (Perfect For Princess And Cat Lovers)


Sonica Ellis - 2021
    But what does being a princess really mean? With wise advice from her Gramma ringing in her ears, Sophia learns to stay true to her values, treat others with fairness and to find ways to make the world a better place.Will standing tall and using good manners make Sophia a real princess? A perfect read for little ones to learn that they don’t need to be like others to be special!