The Isle of the Lost


Melissa de la Cruz - 2015
    The island is surrounded by a magical force field that keeps the villains and their descendants safely locked up and away from the mainland. Life on the island is dark and dreary. It is a dirty, decrepit place that's been left to rot and forgotten by the world.But hidden in the mysterious Forbidden Fortress is a dragon's eye: the key to true darkness and the villains' only hope of escape. Only the cleverest, evilest, nastiest little villain can find it...who will it be?Maleficent, Mistress of the Dark: As the self-proclaimed ruler of the isle, Maleficent has no tolerance for anything less than pure evil. She has little time for her subjects, who have still not mastered life without magic. Her only concern is getting off the Isle of the Lost.Mal: At sixteen, Maleficent's daughter is the most talented student at Dragon Hall, best known for her evil schemes. And when she hears about the dragon's eye, Mal thinks this could be her chance to prove herself as the cruelest of them all.Evie: Having been castle-schooled for years, Evil Queen's daughter, Evie, doesn't know the ins and outs of Dragon Hall. But she's a quick study, especially after she falls for one too many of Mal's little tricks.Jay: As the son of Jafar, Jay is a boy of many talents: stealing and lying to name a few. Jay and Mal have been frenemies forever and he's not about to miss out on the hunt for the dragon's eye.Carlos: Cruella de Vil's son may not be bravest, but he's certainly clever. Carlos's inventions may be the missing piece in locating the dragon's eye and ending the banishment for good.Mal soon learns from her mother that the dragon's eye is cursed and whoever retrieves it will be knocked into a deep sleep for a thousand years. But Mal has a plan to capture it. She'll just need a little help from her "friends." In their quest for the dragon's eye, these kids begin to realize that just because you come from an evil family tree, being good ain't so bad.

The Gift of the Ladybug


Carole Amber - 2012
    30% profits go to umdf.org. “The most amazing children's book I have ever read"-Anita Birk, Founder of Mommies of Miracles"A treasure unlike any other I have read"-Jennifer Taylor, Director of Bobby's Books

Day of the Diesels


Wilbert Awdry - 2011
    Little boys age 3-6 will thrill to this full-color, hardcover storybook that captures all of the fun, mystery, and excitement of Thomas the Tank Engine's latest adventure.

Cinderella The Lost Tiara


Kitty Richards - 2012
    Cinderella wants everything to be perfect for her first royal guest! As a special surprise, Cinderella decides to wear the beautiful tiara that Grandmama sent as a wedding gift. But when Cinderella goes to the royal vault, she discovers the crown is missing! Can she find it before Grandmama arrives at the palace?

Fiona McGilray's Story: A Voyage from Ireland in 1849


Clare Pastore - 2001
    In a series of letters to her parents back home, Fiona describes her life in America, how she searches for family members there, and her experiences in making a new friend.

The Stupids Step Out


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

Holiday in Enchancia (Sofia the First)


Catherine Hapka - 2013
    Sofia leads her family on a brave expedition to find him, and shows Amber that spending the holiday with loved ones is better than any present. This beautifully illustrated hardcover jacketed picture book is perfect for the holidays, and includes a special appearance by Princess Aurora!

Help! I'm Trapped in Santa's Body


Todd Strasser - 1997
    He hands Jake a small red and green envelope, and whump -- Jake is at the mall listening to kids ask for presents and pulling at his beard!

Trolls Little Golden Book (DreamWorks Trolls)


Mary Man-Kong - 2016
    Together, this unlikely pair of Trolls must embark on an adventure that takes them far beyond the only world they’ve ever known. Boys and girls ages 3 to 5 will love this beautifully illustrated Little Golden Book that follows the adventures of Poppy and Branch!

Please Try to Remember the First of Octember!


Theo LeSieg - 1977
    Seuss imagines a day when all your wishes come true in this classic Beginner Book. Octember the First is the day on which all your most outlandish wishes come true. If March is too dusty and April too gusty, if May is too early and June is too soon, just try to remember the first of Octember, when whatever you are hoping to get will be yours! From a balloon pool in the sky to a pickle tree in your backyard, Please Try to Remember the First of Octember! is a wildly silly story that will have readers laughing—and wishing—out loud. Originally created by Dr. Seuss, Beginner Books encourage children to read all by themselves, with simple words and illustrations that give clues to their meaning.

Jingle Bells


Kathleen N. Daly - 1976
    The words to the song "Jingle Bells" are cleverly interspersed in the text.

The Small One


Alex Walsh - 1995
    One donkey, called Small One, is old and weak. When the father announces they can no longer afford to keep Small One, the boy sets out to sell him to somebody special. He has a hard time, until a man exchanges a piece of silver for Small One, needing a donkey to carry his wife, Mary, to Bethlehem. Full color.

A Princess Can! (Disney Princess)


Apple Jordan - 2015
    Rhymes and rhythmic text paired with picture clues help children decode the story. For children who know the alphabet and are eager to begin reading.

Mieko and the Fifth Treasure


Eleanor Coerr - 1993
    Mieko loves to do calligraphy more than anything, but now she can barely hold a paintbrush. And she feels as if she has lost something that she can't paint without-the legendary fifth treasure, beauty in the heart. Then she is sent to live with her grandparents and must go to a new school. But Mieko is brave and eventually learns that time and patience can help with many things, and may even help her find the fifth treasure.

Adventures of the Worst Witch


Jill Murphy - 1996
    She doesn't exactly mean to break the rules and annoy the teachers, but things just seem to happen whenever she is around.In The Worst Witch it is Mildred's first term at Miss Cackle's Academy and she is making and awful mess of it. Her biggest mistake is to turn bossy, stuck-up Ethel, the teacher's pet, into a pig.In The Worst Witch Strikes Again , Mildred is put in charge of a new girl Enid Nightshade, to keep her occupied and out of trouble. But this time it is Enid who leads Mildred off the straight and narrow path. A Bad Spell for the Worst Witch finds Mildred determined to lose her terrible reputation. But with Miss Hardbroom as her form teacher Mildred seems destined to remain the worst witch for ever!