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Rescue pup (Orca young readers)
By Jean Little. 2004
Shakespeare, a Seeing Eye puppy, is sent to the home of a troubled foster child, Tessa, whom he expects to…
love him on sight. Shakespeare soon realizes why his new owner is called 'Stoneface', and begins to teach Tessa to love. Before he knows it, Shakespeare finds himself in a variety of dangerous situations, from being attacked by Zorro, a very tough rooster, to nearly drowning in a creek. Grades 3-6. 2004.Stone soup
By Tony Bonning. 2001
A weary fox stops by a farm with the hope of getting some spare food, but when the stingy animals…
decide that they won't share with him, he resorts to his wily ways to get some. Asking for a "drop of water to make some soup," the fox pulls a pot from his backpack, lights a fire, and drops a stone into the pot. He then declares that the soup is "not quite right," wondering whether some salt and pepper, turnip, carrot, cabbage, and corn would enhance its flavour. Grades K-3. 2001.Shoot for the moon, Robyn (First novels - the new series ; #4)
By H. J Hutchins. 1997
When the teacher asks her to sing for the class, Robyn knows it's her chance to be the world's best…
singer. Should she perform like Celine Dion, or do "My Bonnie Lies Over the Ocean," or the matchmaker song? It's hard to decide, even for the world's best singer -- and the three boys who throw spitballs don't make it any easier. Grades 2-4.Mooch and me (First novel series. 1 #1)
By Sarah Cummins, Gilles Gauthier. 1991
Carl and his best friend, Mooch, are nine. But Mooch is a dog and that makes her sixty-three! She has…
some problems and gets Carl into lots of trouble, but Carl still thinks she is the best dog that ever lived. Grades 2-4. Uniform title: Ne touchez pas à ma Babouche.The patch of blue (Living books ; #34)
By Grace Livingston Hill. 1932
For Chris Walton, life is great. He is part of a warm and loving family, and in a few weeks…
he will return for his senior year in college with a brand new car. But his world is turned upside down when his bank-president father must close the bank. Chris soon learns that one person in town understands his new circumstances. 1992, c1932.The search for Joyful
By Benedict Freedman, Nancy Mars Freedman. 2002
A long-awaited sequel to the beloved Canadian book, "Mrs. Mike". We see the world through the eyes of a young…
Cree woman adopted by Mrs. Mike and her husband. Young Kathy decides to go into nursing and moves to Montreal for her training. The time is World War II and Kathy is soon swept up in it all. Two different men enter her life as well. 2002.Winnie-the-Pooh (Winnie-the-pooh Ser.)
By A. A Milne. 1992
The children of Willow Farm
By Enid Blyton. 1942
Rory, Sheila, Benjy and Penny leave London with their parents for a new life at Willow Farm. Farming is hard…
work, and hay-making, sheep- shearing, butter-churning, fruit-picking and the day-to-day care of the farm animals are all new to the children. With the help of their old friend Tammylan, they learn about the countryside and have many adventures. Followed by More adventures on Willow Farm. Grades 2-4.Matt's million
By Andrew Norriss. 1996
"Dear Matthew, I have great pleasure in enclosing a cheque, made out to your name, for the sum of 1,227,308.87…
pounds." So, at eleven years old Matt Collins has become a millionaire. Suddenly he has the money to buy anything he wants -- a mansion or even a Rolls-Royce. But being rich is more difficult than he thought. Grades 3-6.The Moon King
By Cara Kansala. 2020
***BEST BOOKS FOR KIDS AND TEENS 2020, PICTURE BOOKS*** When the magical Moon King tips over the night, it spills…
across the land and sea, and he seeks the help of animals big and small to collect the stars and return them to the sky. In this beautifully illustrated bedtime story, Cara Kansala weaves an enchanting fable destined to become a children’s classic—the perfect way to welcome the night and celebrate the wonder of dreams.Come, Read With Me
By Margriet Ruurs, Christine Wei. 2021
Three Classic Franklin Stories, Vol. 1: Franklin in the Dark (25th Anniversary Edition), Franklin Says I Love You, and Franklin and the Thunderstorm
By Paulette Bourgeois, Brenda Clark. 2011
p Three storybooks in one Meet the lovable turtle who inspired the beloved Franklin and Friends TV show …
p i Franklin in the Dark i In the Franklin Classic Storybook that started it all poor little Franklin has one of the most common childhood afflictions he is afraid of the dark This is particularly difficult for Franklin as he happens to be a turtle and the darkness he fears is of course inside his own shell Bravely with shell in tow he sets forth to seek help and in the course of his travels discovers a bird who is afraid of heights a polar bear who is afraid of the cold and even a hydrophobic duck In the end Franklin discovers that everybody even his own mother is afraid of something and his response to what he has learned is guaranteed to draw a smile p i Franklin Says I Love You i In this Franklin Classic Storybook our hero is a very lucky turtle He has the best friends the best little sister the best goldfish and of course the best mother But when he discovers that his mother s birthday is coming up he can t find the best present After giving it some serious thought Franklin decides to do everything for his mom On the morning of her birthday he takes her breakfast in bed makes a brooch draws a picture and cuts fresh flowers from the garden And then Franklin gives his mom a great big hug and says I love you which is of course the best gift of all p i Franklin and the Thunderstorm i In this Franklin Classic Storybook Franklin is afraid of thunderstorms When a storm approaches while he is playing at Fox s house a flash of lightning sends Franklin into his shell He refuses to come out even for snacks until his friends make him laugh with their tall tales about what causes storms And when Beaver explains what really causes thunder and lightning Franklin begins to feel much saferUp All Night
By Peter Abrahams, Gene Luen Yang, Libba Bray, David Levithan, Patricia Mccormick, Sarah Weeks. 2008
Phase 2 by Peter Abrahams; Not just for breakfast anymore by Libba Bray; The vulnerable hours by David Levithan; Orange…
Alert by Patricia McCormick; Superman is dead by Sarah Weeks; The motherless one by Gene Luen Yang.Boyd, Who Cried Wolf
By Ella Kennen. 2012
Boyd thought that there was nothing more fun than playing pranks on the folks in his uncle's town. At least…
he felt that way until something actually happened… An imaginitive retelling of the Boy Who Cried Wolf, you and your youngster will be shaking your heads over Boyd's audacity night after night. Snuggle up with your loved one, and download this futuristic bedtime classic today!The Three Little Pwigs
By Ella Kennen. 2013
Unlike when the three little pigs were building their homes of straw, sticks, and brick, no one can put up…
any kind of structure these days without the proper permits. It seems the same holds true out in space where not all pwigs are the brightest creatures in the cosmos. They keep thinking they can just build any old structure wherever, much to the local building inspector's dismay. All that demolition creates quite the mess of paperwork. You and your child will giggle at the Pwigs' and the Inspector's antics until it's time to turn out the lights.Curious George and the Sleepover
By H. A. Rey. 2017
When George is invited to his first sleepover, he is ready to go! It will be a wonderful time filled…
with fun, games, and special food, shared with his good friends. George packs everything he needs, but what he isn’t prepared for is how worried he feels. And when little monkeys get nervous, they can sometimes get into trouble . . . Can his friends help George overcome his unexpected bout of homesickness to save the sleepover? With art in the classic style of H. A. Rey and engaging text on a relatable childhood theme, this is the perfect read for bedtime or anytime!Three Grumpy Trucks
By Guy Parker-Rees, Todd Tarpley. 2018
Trucks need a time-out in this picture book about emotions written by Todd Tarpley (Beep! Beep! Go to Sleep! and…
Ten Tiny Toes) and illustrated by bestselling artist Guy Parker-Rees (Giraffes Can't Dance).Whirr! Whomp! Grind! Chomp! Three toy trucks have big plans for their day at the playground: digging and lifting, building and shifting. But then they start to get tired...and hot...and hungry.... They're GRUMPY! When they throw a total truck tantrum, will anyone be able to calm them down?Kids (and parents) may just recognize themselves in this entertaining take on getting grouchy, and getting over it. The lighthearted, rhythmic text will have young readers chanting along, and the bright and buoyant illustrations of the trucks' looming meltdown will keep them giggling!The Case of the Spooky Sleepover (Jigsaw Jones Mystery #4)
By James Preller. 1999
Race Car Dreams
By Dave Mottram, Sharon Chriscoe. 2016
After a day at the track of zipping and zooming, a race car is tired and ready for bed. He…
washes his rims, fills his tummy with oil, and chooses a book that is all about speed. All toasty and warm, he drifts off to sleep, he shifts into gear . . . and dreams of the race!Survival (Remnants Series #13)
By K. A. Applegate. 2003