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Zagazoo
By Quentin Blake. 1998
The baby arrives in a brown paper parcel to the surprise of his parents. They name him Zagazoo. As he…
grows up he changes into a number of different creatures - a vulture, an elephant, a warthog and even a small dragon - before he turns into a man.Summer Feet
By Sheree Fitch. 2020
?From those first barefoot days, wobble-dy walking over rocks and pebbles, to wandering-wild while searching for sea glass and, finally,…
huddled-up cozy at a late-summer bonfire, these summer feet flutter kick, somersault, hide-and-seek, and dance in the rain, soaking up all the season has to offer. With Sheree Fitch's classic lip-slippery, lyrical rhymes and Carolyn Fisher's bright and colourful illustrations, Summer Feet will be an instant summertime favourite.The Barnabus Project
By Terry Fan, Eric Fan, Devin Fan. 2020
In a world built for Perfect Pets, Barnabus is a Failed Project, half mouse, half elephant, kept out of sight…
until his dreams of freedom lead him and his misfit friends on a perilous adventure. A stunning picture book from international bestsellers The Fan Brothers, joined by their brother Devin Fan. Deep underground beneath Perfect Pets, where children can buy genetically engineered "perfect" creatures, there is a secret lab. Barnabus and his friends live in this lab, but none of them is perfect. They are all Failed Projects. Barnabus has never been outside his tiny bell jar, yet he dreams of one day seeing the world above ground that his pal Pip the cockroach has told him about: a world with green hills and trees, and buildings that reach all the way to the sky, lit with their own stars. But Barnabus may have to reach the outside world sooner than he thought, because the Green Rubber Suits are about to recycle all Failed Projects . . . and Barnabus doesn't want to be made into a fluffier pet with bigger eyes. He just wants to be himself. So he decides it's time for he and the others to escape. With his little trunk and a lot of cooperation and courage, Barnabus sets out to find freedom -- and a place where he and his friends can finally be accepted for who they are. This suspenseful, poignant and magical story about following your dreams and finding where you truly belong will draw readers into a surreal, lushly detailed world in which perfection really means being true to yourself and your friends.Redlocks and the three bears
By Claudia Rueda. 2021
Goldilocks meets Little Red Riding Hood in this charming and unexpected fairytale mashup from the New York Times bestselling Illustrator…
of Easter Cat ! KNOCK! KNOCK! When the Three Bears answer the door, it's not Goldilocks they meet, but a stranger from a different story. It's Little Red Riding Hood-and the Big Bad Wolf is close behind her! Still, much unfolds as expected: porridge is eaten, a chair is broken, and there is a girl asleep in Baby Bear's bed. Does Little Red fit in this book after all? Perhaps it's the Wolf who will surprise us. With a bit of courage and much compassion, the Bears and Little Red learn that characters, just like the stories we tell, can change over time. In this quirky combination of familiar fairy tales, Claudia Rueda tells a new story about what happens when we open our minds, hearts, and homes to the utterly unexpected. FAIRYTALES-WITH A TWIST: From the original mind of Claudia Rueda, this fresh take on classic fairy tales is an inspired nod to the storytelling tradition and reveals how some of our most beloved, time-honored children's stories interact with each other . . . literally, and with hilarity. This fairytale mashup will charm even the most jaded of readers with its humor, its wild and endearing characters, and its unexpected meta twists. FOR FANS OF...: Sure to be read side-by-side with mash-up classics like Jon Scieszka's The True Story of the Three Little Pigs and David Wiesner's The Three Pigs ! MILLENNIAL LITTLE RED: Little Red Riding Hood has got a punk personality and aesthetic. She breaks down the barriers that stand in her way, including escaping traditional narratives and endings. EMPATHY FOR THE WOLF: Is The Big Bad Wolf really so big, and really so bad? Approach a "villain" with a little empathy, and you may just make a new friend! INSPIRED BY BOOKS: Inspired by antique books, Claudia Rueda has infused this book with classic bookmaking, from flourishes on book covers and type design, to playing with meta touches like walking between books, past title pages, and in to other stories. CURRICULUM TIE-IN: Perfect for teachers and librarians looking for tools for teaching about storytelling and narrative. Perfect for: For fans of fairytale mash-ups, parents, educatorsGoldibooks and the wee bear
By Edwardian Taylor, Troy Wilson. 2021
Wee Bear is in desperate search of something new to read in this book-loving picture book retelling of the classic…
fairytale Goldilocks and the Three Bears. In this adorable reimagining of the beloved classic, Wee Bear is on the hunt for something new to read. As he sets off through the woods, he stumbles upon Goldibooks's house. While she and her parents are out for a walk, Wee Bear makes himself at home. But Mama's books are too hard (hardcovers) and Papa's are too soft (paperbacks). Thankfully, Goldibooks's book collection is juuuust right! With a pile of books in-hand, Wee Bear sits down to read. But Mama's chair is too hard, and Papa's chair is too soft. Thankfully, Goldibook's chair is juuuuust right! Exhausted from reading so many books, Wee Bear tucks himself into bed. But Mama's bed is too hard, and Papa's bed is too soft. Thankfully, Goldibooks's bed is juuuust right! And that's where Goldibooks and her parents find him when they return home from their walk. As the story unfolds from there, readers are reminded that the best books are those we share with friendsPlaying wicked
By Alex R Kahler. 2020
Dante loves playing make believe. When he's with his friends, he's the wizened wizard or regal ruler. But when he's…
by himself, Dante would rather be the wicked queen. Then, one day, his dress and makeup are just so perfect that he braves the outdoors, delighting in his playful evilness. Will Dante find someone to play the hero to his villain?Dakota spring
By D. Anne Love, Ronald Himler. 1995
Caroline and Jess have lost their mother, and now their father has been seriously injured building a barn. Both children…
struggle to get along with their prim and proper grandmother, who has reluctantly come to their farm in the Dakota prairie to take care of the family. For grades 2-4Mary Smith
By Andrea U'Ren. 2003
What time is it, Mr. Crocodile?
By Doug Cushman, Judy Sierra. 2004
Shark in the park
By Nick Sharratt, Rigby Staff. 2000
The green dog: a mostly true story
By Suzanne Fisher Staples. 2003
During the summer before fifth grade, Suzanne, a daydreaming loner who likes to fish and walk through the woods, acquires…
a canine companion. Based on the author's childhood in northeastern Pennsylvania. For grades 3-6Karate hour
By Carol Nevius, Bill Thomson. 2004
Alphabet mystery
By Audrey Wood, Bruce Wood. 2003
Little x is missing from Charley's Alphabet, and the other lowercase letters go off to solve the mystery of his…
disappearance, learning in the end how valuable a little x can beDouble Fudge
By Judy Blume. 2002
Twelve-year-old Peter suffers some embarrassing moments because of Fudge, his five-year-old money-obsessed brother. The discovery of long-lost cousins, including a…
second "Fudge" from Hawaii, makes matters worse. Sequel to Fudge-a-mania (DB 33199). For grades 4-7. 2002A mango-shaped space: a novel
By Wendy Mass. 2003
Eighth-grader Mia has been keeping a secret--even from her best friend, Jenna--ever since third grade, when she realized that not…
everyone sees a color for each name, number, and sound. Problems at school and her cat's death lead Mia to discoveries about herself and synesthesia. Schneider Family book award winner. For grades 5-8. 2003Get well, Good Knight
By Shelley Moore Thomas, Jennifer Plecas. 2002
An island grows
By Lola M. Schaefer. 2006
Many stones
By Carolyn Coman. 2000
Over a year after her older sister, Laura, was murdered in South Africa, Berry is still depressed and numb. On…
a trip with her estranged father to the school where Laura taught, Berry gradually becomes reconciled with her grief and her father. For junior and senior high readers. Michael J. Printz Award finalist 2001. Newbery Honor Book86 years: the legend of the Boston Red Sox
By Melinda R Boroson. 2005
The Boston Red Sox had won five World Series by 1918. Then Babe Ruth was traded to the Yankees, and…
every year afterward the Red Sox lost. Until 2004. Here is the story of the baseball team's history and spectacular comeback. For grades 4-7 and older readers