Little Pig
B0412.
The New Bear at School
Carrie WestonB0411. When a new bear comes to school, all the other animals are afraid of him until he saves them from the Rat Pack bullies.
Ghosts!
Alvin SchwartzB0410. Do you believe in ghosts? Some people do . . . These spooky -- and funny -- tales about singing ghosts, toast-eating ghosts, and ghosts no one even guesses are sure to send shivers up and down your spine. Why not retell them to your friends and see if you can make their spines tingle, too?
Uno Dos Tres Pa
Pat MoraB0407. "A rhyming text weaves together numbers from one to ten in English and Spanish as two sisters gather presents for their mama's birthday from a Mexican market."--ALA "Booklist." Full color.
Our Veronica Goes to Petunia's Farm
Roger DuvoisinB0406. When Veronica arrives at Petunia's farm, the animals object to her ways and looks until she gets sick and they decide they like her after all.
Maggie and the Pirate
Ezra Jack KeatsB0405. When Maggie's pet cricket is stolen, she and her friends embark on a search for the "pirate" thief which ensues in a small tragedy, but the making of a new friend.
Pretty Little Pig
B0404. Rhyming book about a little piggy on the farm.
Pigsty
Mark TeagueB0403. When Wendell doesn't clean up his room, a whole herd of pigs comes to live with him.
The Great Muppet Caper
Jocelyn StevensonB0402. Kermit, Fozzie, and Gonzo set out for London where thay and Miss Piggy search for the thief of Lady Holiday's jewels.
Piggins
B0401. In the first of three mystery books involving the very proper butler for the foxy Mr. and Mrs. Reynard, Piggins is called on to solve the mystery of the disappearing diamond. A delightful caper sure to keep young readers guessing. Full color throughout. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.
Piggies
Don WoodB0400.
Lily Pig's Book of Colors
B0399. Lily Pig's preparations for her birthday party bring her into contact with many colorful objects, including red balloons, purple grapes, and green pickles.
The Three Little Pigs
B0398. Three little pigs build homes for themselves, but only one is sturdy enough to withstand the huffing, puffing wolf.
The Berenstain Bears and Too Much Pressure
B0397. Members of the Bear family commit themselves to so many time-consuming activities that the resulting stress brings on a crisis and makes them admit that there are only so many hours in a day.
Emerald Tree
Janet Palazzo-CraigB0392. Retells the story of how Muoma, a beggar boy, retrieves a princess's hair from a bird.
Miss Smith's Incredible Storybook
Michael GarlandB0391. When the new teacher, Miss Smith, reads to her class, Zack and his classmates are amazed to find that the storybook characters come to life.
Minnie and Moo and the Potato from Planet X
Denys CazetB0390. Spud, a potato-shaped alien, crashes at Minnie¿s and Moo¿s feet and begs them to help him return to space so that the planets don¿t bump themselves to pieces! Includes colorful illustrations and a note to caregivers.
Space Cat
Doug CushmanB0389. Space Cat and Earl the robot encounter trouble with their space ship, they crash-land on an alien planet to search for more fuel.
Peter Pan
B0388. The story of Peter Pan - the boy who never wanted to grow up!
Duck for President
Doreen CroninB0387. When Duck gets tired of working for Farmer Brown, his political ambition eventually leads to his being elected President.
The Duckling Gets a Cookie!?
Mo WillemsB0386. Pigeon is very angry when the duckling gets a cookie just by asking politely.
I Know Karate
Mary PackardB0385. Demonstrates words relating to karate, with related activities at the end.
A Quarter from the Tooth Fairy
Caren HoltzmanB0383. A boy goes shopping with the money he received from the tooth fairy.
Daniel's Day at the Beach
Becky FriedmanB0382. Daniel and Katerina take a trip to Jungle Beach, where they have fun in the sand and surf while remembering their safety rules.
Green with Red Spots Horrible
Jen McVeityB0381. Rory and his family mysteriously turn different colors whenever they feel a certain way. How will they make it stop?
Waiting is Not Easy!
Mo WillemsB0380. Piggie tells Gerald she has a surprise for him, but it is not there yet so Gerald must be patient.
Tumble Bumble
Felicia BondB0379. As a tiny bug walks along, he is joined by a cat, a crocodile, a pig, and other animals, all of which end up in a boy's bed.
The Name Jar
Yangsook ChoiB0378. A heartwarming story about the new girl in school, and how she learns to appreciate her Korean name. Being the new kid in school is hard enough, but what happens when nobody can pronounce your name? Having just moved from Korea, Unhei is anxious about fitting in. So instead of introducing herself on the first day of school, she decides to choose an American name from a glass jar. But while Unhei thinks of being a Suzy, Laura, or Amanda, nothing feels right. With the help of a new friend, Unhei will learn that the best name is her own. From acclaimed creator Yangsook Choi comes the bestselling classic about finding the courage to be yourself and being proud of your background.
Miss Nelson is Missing!
Harry Allard, James MarshallB0377. Suggests activities to be used at home to accompany the reading of Miss Nelson is missing by Harry Allard in the classroom.
The Story of Ruby Bridges
Robert Coles, George FordB0376. For months six-year-old Ruby Bridges must confront the hostility of white parents when she becomes the first African American girl to integrate William Frantz Elementary School in New Orleans in 1960.
Hanzel and Pretzel
Mike ThalerB0375. A retelling of the classic Hansel and Gretel fairy tale, in which the children turn the tables on the witch.
Cinderella Bigfoot
Mike ThalerB0374. A retelling of the classic Cinderella tale, in which her feet are a size 87, and she can't go to the royal ball because she is a safety hazard.
Midnight on the Moon
Mary Pope OsborneB0373. The #1 bestselling chapter book series of all time celebrates 25 years with new covers and a new, easy-to-use numbering system! Three …two…one…BLAST OFF! The Magic Tree House whisks Jack and Annie off to the moon—and the future. Their mission? To find the last "M" thing that will free Morgan from the spell. Can they do it before the air in their oxygen tank runs out? Will the mysterious moon man help them? And why is Peanut the mouse acting so strange? Did you know that there’s a Magic Tree House book for every kid? Magic Tree House: Adventures with Jack and Annie, perfect for readers who are just beginning chapter books Merlin Missions: More challenging adventures for the experienced reader Super Edition: A longer and more dangerous adventure Fact Trackers: Nonfiction companions to your favorite Magic Tree House adventures
A to Z Mysteries: The Goose's Gold
Ron RoyB0371. Help Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose solve mysteries from A to Z! Kids love collecting the entire alphabet and super editions! With over 8 million copies in print, the A to Z Mysteries® have been hooking chapter book readers on mysteries and reading for years. Now this classic kid favorite is back with a bright new look! G is for Gold . . . There’s sunken treasure off the Florida coast! On the day after they arrive for vacation, Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose meet two men who are diving for gold from their boat, the Golden Goose. They promise to share with anyone who backs their plan. Is it too good to be true?
Junie B. Jones #16: Junie B. Jones Is Captain Field Day
Barbara ParkB0370. “Hilarious. Barbara Park makes reading fun.” —Dav Pilkey, author of Dog Man Barbara Park’s #1 New York Times bestselling chapter book series, Junie B. Jones, has been keeping kids laughing—and reading—for more than twenty-five years. Over 65 million copies sold! Meet the World’s Funniest Kindergartner—Junie B. Jones! Afternoon kindergarten is having a field day, and Junie B. Jones is team captain! Only, here’s the problem. Room Eight keeps on winning too many events. And so how will Room Nine ever become the kindergarten champions? As Captain Field Day, will Junie B. find a way to lead her team to victory? Or will it be up to someone else to save the day? USA Today: “Junie B. is the darling of the young-reader set.” Publishers Weekly: “Park convinces beginning readers that Junie B.—and reading—are lots of fun.” Kirkus Reviews: “Junie’s swarms of young fans will continue to delight in her unique take on the world. . . . A hilarious, first-rate read-aloud.” Time: “Junie B. Jones is a feisty six-year-old with an endearing penchant for honesty.”
Going Solo
Roald DahlB0369. From the bestselling author Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and The BFG comes an autobiographical account of his exploits as a World War II pilot! Superb stories, daring deeds, fantastic adventures! Learn all about Roald Dahl's encounters with the enemy, his worldwide travels, the life-threatening injuries he sustained in a plane accident, and the rest of his sometimes bizarre, often unnerving, and always colorful adventures. Told with the same irresistible appeal that has made Roald Dahl one of the world's best-loved writers, Going Solo brings you directly into the action and into the mind of this fascinating man.
James and the Giant Peach
Roald DahlB0368. When James Henry Trotter accidentally drops some magic crystals by the old peach tree, strange things start to happen. The peach at the top of the tree begins to grow, and before long it's as big as a house. Then James discovers a secret entranceway into the fruit, and when he crawls inside, he meets a bunch of marvelous oversized friends -- Old-Green-Grasshopper, Centipede, Ladybug, Miss Spider, and more. After years of feeling like an outsider in the house of his despicable Aunt Sponge and Aunt Spiker, James has finally found a place where he belongs. With a snip of the stem, the peach starts rolling away, and the exciting adventure begins!
Matilda
Roald DahlB0367. Matilda Wormwood is an extraordinary genius with really stupid parents. Miss Trunchbull is her terrifying headmistress who thinks all her pupils are rotten little stinkers. But Matilda will show these horrible grown-ups that, even though she's only small, she's got some very powerful tricks up her sleeve . . .
The Witches
Roald DahlB0366. A young boy and his Norwegian grandmother, who is an expert on witches, together foil a witches' plot to destroy the world's children by turning them into mice.
Ramona Quimby, Age 8
Beverly ClearyB0365. The further adventures of the Quimby family as Ramona enters the third grade.
The BFG
Roald DahlB0364. From the bestselling author of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and Matilda! One of TIME MAGAZINE’s 100 Best Fantasy Books of All Time The BFG is no ordinary bone-crunching giant. He is far too nice and jumbly. It's lucky for Sophie that he is. Had she been carried off in the middle of the night by the Bloodbottler, or any of the other giants—rather than the BFG—she would have soon become breakfast. When Sophie hears that the giants are flush-bunking off to England to swollomp a few nice little chiddlers, she decides she must stop them once and for all. And the BFG is going to help her! “This warmhearted tall tale, published a year before Dahl picked up the World Fantasy Award for Life Achievement, artfully whisks readers away on a magical journey through London, Giant Country and beyond, to a realm of wild imagination.” --TIME Magazine
Charlotte's Web
Elwyn Brooks WhiteB0363. When he discovers that he is destined to be someone's dinner, Wilbur the pig is desolate until his spider friend Charlotte decides to help him.
Holes
Louis SacharB0362. As further evidence of his family's bad fortune which they attribute to a curse on a distant relative, Stanley Yelnats is sent to a hellish correctional camp in the Texas desert where he finds his first real friend, a treasure, and a new sense of himself.
Fancy Nancy: Nancy Clancy, Super Sleuth
Jane O'ConnorB0361. Kids who grew up with Jane O'Connor's Fancy Nancy picture books can spend some quality time with their BFF because Nancy Clancy is now starring in her own chapter books! Fancy Nancy: Nancy Clancy, Super Sleuth is the first in a series of delightful middle-grade mysteries. Sassy Fancy Nancy is now a detective. Told in the third-person narrative, when one of Nancy's classmate's most special possessions disappears from school, it's up to her to save the day. With the help of her friend Bree, she follows the clues to an unexpected source. Fans of Nancy Drew's Clue Crew will be happy to see a new Nancy join the ranks of super sleuths. Robin Preiss Glasser illustrates Nancy's story with liveliness, wit, and fanciness. Supports the Common Core State Standards
Boy
Roald DahlB0360. Find out where the bestselling author of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and The BFG got all his wonderful story ideas in this autobiographical account of his childhood! From his own life, of course! As full of excitement and the unexpected as his world-famous, best-selling books, Roald Dahl's tales of his own childhood are completely fascinating and fiendishly funny. Did you know that Roald Dahl nearly lost his nose in a car accident? Or that he was once a chocolate candy tester for Cadbury's? Have you heard about his involvement in the Great Mouse Plot of 1924? If not, you don’t yet know all there is to know about Roald Dahl. Sure to captivate and delight you, the boyhood antics of this master storyteller are not to be missed!
The Adventures of a South Pole Pig
Chris KurtzB0359. In this fresh and funny middle-grade novel, Flora the pig ditches the sedentary life on the farm for an adventure in Antarctica, where she escapes the knife and lives her dream of pulling a sled with a team of dogs.
Mummies in the Morning
Mary Pope OsborneB0358. The #1 bestselling chapter book series of all time celebrates 25 years with new covers and a new, easy-to-use numbering system! Jack and Annie don't need another mummy. But that's what they get when the Magic Tree House whisks them back to ancient Egypt. There they meet a long-dead queen who needs their help. Will Jack and Annie be able to solve the puzzle, or will they end up as mummies themselves? Did you know that there’s a Magic Tree House book for every kid? Magic Tree House: Adventures with Jack and Annie, perfect for readers who are just beginning chapter books Merlin Missions: More challenging adventures for the experienced reader Super Edition: A longer and more dangerous adventure Fact Trackers: Nonfiction companions to your favorite Magic Tree House adventures
The Case of the Glow-in-the-dark Ghost
James PrellerB0357. Kids in his school are afraid that the school is haunted by a dancing ghost, but Jigsaw Jones is determined to catch the ghost, even if he has to stay after school.
Dinosaurs Before Dark
Mary Pope OsborneB0356. Eight-year-old Jack and his younger sister Annie find a magic tree house, which whisks them back to an ancient time zone where they see live dinosaurs.
The Mouse and the Motorcycle
Beverly ClearyB0355. "Boy!" said Ralph to himself, his whiskers quivering with excitement. "Boy, oh boy!" Feeling that this was an important moment in his life, he took hold of the handgrips. They felt good and solid beneath his paws. Yes, this motorcycle was a good machine all right. Ralph the mouse ventures out from behind the piney knothole in the wall of his hotel-room home, scrambles up the telephone wire to the end table, and climbs aboard the toy motorcycle left there by a young guest. His thrill ride does not last long. The ringing telephone startles Ralph, and he and the motorcycle take a terrible fall - right to the bottom of a metal wastebasket. Luckily, Keith, the owner of the motorcycle, returns to find his toy. Keith rescues Ralph and teaches him how to ride the bike. Thus begins a great friendship and many awesome adventures. Once a mouse can ride a motorcyle ... almost anything can happen!