* = This book is part of a series. See others by this author.
Adler, David. Bones and the Dog Gone Mystery. (J-ER Ad)
While looking for his lost magnifying glass in the park, young Detective Jeffrey Bones and his grandfather discover that Curly the detective dog is also missing, and start racking down clues.
Arnold, Tedd. Hi, Fly Guy! (J-ER Ar)
When Buzz captures a fly to enter in The Amazing Pet Show, his parents and the judges tell him that a fly cannot be a pet, but Fly Guy proves them wrong.
Bailey, Linda. The Farm Team. (Ej Ba)
For years the animals on Stolski's farm have played their hearts out for the hockey's highest honor, the Stolski Cup. Every year, the Farm Team loses to the Bush League Bandits - the nastiest bunch of varmints ever to don skates. Could this be the Farm Team's champion year?
Banks, Kate. Max's Words. (EJ Ba)
When Max cuts out words from magazines and newspapers, collecting them the way his brothers collect stamps and coins, they all learn about words, sentences, and storytelling.
Benchley, Nathaniel. A Ghost Named Fred. (J-ER Be)
A boy and a ghost search for treasure in an old, deserted house.
Bottner, Barbara. Wallace's Lists. (Ej Bo)
Devoted to making lists about everything in his life, Wallace the mouse discovers the joys of spontaneity and adventure when he becomes friends with his neighbor Albert.
Campbell, S. Wolfsnail: A Backyard Predator (J 594.3 Cam)
A photographic story of a day in the life of a wolfsnail, offers a unique and dramatic introduction to the food chain as this meat eater hunts down its prey.
Cannon, A.E. On the Go with Pirate Pete and Pirate Joe.* (J-ER Ca)
Pirate Pete and Pirate Joe go out for seafood with their cat Studley and their dog Dudley.
Frazee, M. A Couple of Boys Have the Best Week Ever. (Ej Fra)
Friends James and Eamon enjoy a wonderful week at the home of Eamon's grandparents during summer vacation.
Gackenbach, Dick. Harry and the Terrible Whatzit. (J-ER Ga)
When his mother goes to the cellar and doesn't return right away, Harry goes to search for her and confronts the terrible two-headed Whatzit - with surprising results.
Grant, J. Chicken Said, "Cluck!" (J-ER Gr)
Earl and Pearl do not want Chicken's help in the garden, until a swarm of grasshoppers arrives and her true talent shines.
Harris, Monica. Tarantula. (J 595.44 Ha)
See close-up pictures and learn incredible facts about this large and often misunderstood spider.
Head, Body, Legs: A Story from Liberia (J 398.2 He)
Head, Arms, Body, and Legs learn that they do better when they work together in this humorous tale from the Dan people of Liberia.
Hoberman, Mary Ann. You Read to Me, I'll Read to You: Very Short Fairy Tales... (J398.208 Ho)
With type set in three columns and three colors for easy readability, each short, rhymed story in this collection is like a little play for two voices. Often humorous, this book contains retellings of favorite fairy tales.
Hoff, Syd. Danny and the Dinosaur. (J-ER Ho)
Danny makes an unusual new friend at the museum and shows him around town.
Kvasnosky, Laura McGee. Zelda and Ivy, the Runaways. (J-ER Kva)
In three short stories, two fox sisters run away from home, bury a time capsule, and take advantage of some creative juice.
Lee, Dennis. Dinosaur Dinner with a Slice of Alligator Pie. (J 811.54 Le)
.An illustrated collection of funny poems on a variety of topics from dinosaurs at restaurants to staying in bed.
Lipsey, J. I Love to Draw Cartoons. (J 741.51 Lip)
Brief text and colorful illustrations provide step-by-step instructions for drawing cool cartoon characters and creatures, including superheroes and dinosaurs.
Lobel, Arnold. Frog and Toad Are Friends.* (J-ER Lo)
Five tales recounting the adventures of two loveable best friends.
Lock, F. Ponies and Horses. (J 636.1 Loc)
Colorful photographs and short sentences introduce beginner readers to the exciting world of ponies, horses, and the people who ride and care for them.
Maccarone, Grace. The Sword in the Stone. (J398.2 Ki)
Despite the boasting of grown men, only young Arthur is able to draw a sword from a stone, thereby becoming king.
Macken, JoAnn Early. Elephants.* (J 599.67 Ma)
Photographs and simple text introduce the physical characteristics and behavior of elephants. Part of the series Animals I See at the Zoo.
Mara, Wil. Clara Barton.* (J 921 Bar)
An introduction to the life of the nurse who served on the battlefields of the Civil War and later founded the American Red Cross. Part of the Rookie Biography series.
Marshall, Edward. Fox and His Friends.* (J-ER Ma)
Fox wants to play with his friends, but duty calls and interferes with their plans.
Minarik, Else H. Little Bear.* (J-ER Mi)
Little Bear's adventures include a trip to the moon and a birthday party.
Pichon, L. The Three Horrid Little Pigs. (J 398.2 Thr Pic)
When their mother sends them packing, three pigs find awful ways to find new homes, but when the big, friendly wolf tries to show them the error of their ways, the pigs respond by huffing and puffing.
Pilkey, Dav. Dragon's Fat Cat. (J-ER Pi)
Dragon finds a fat cat in the snow outside his house, brings it inside, and soon has a family.
Rylant, Cynthia. Henry and Mudge and the Great Grandpas.* (J-ER Ry)
Henry and his dog Mudge visit Great-Grandpa Bill in the home with lots of other grandpas, and lead them all on a wonderful adventure.
Rylant, Cynthia. Poppleton.* (J-ER Ry) Poppleton the pig makes a friend, reads a library book about adventure, and helps a sick friend get better.
Serafini, F. Looking Closely Along the Shore * (J 578.7699)
Closeup photographs first challenge readers to guess the identity of natural objects from the seashore. The next page reveals the entire photo and a simple but detailed description of the object, allowing readers to discover the beauty found in this delightful habitat.
Silverman, Erica. Cowgirl Kate and Cocoa. (J-ER Si)
Cowgirl Kate and her cowhorse Cocoa, who is always hungry, count cows, share a story, and help each other fall asleep.
Tarcov, Edith. The Frog Prince. (J 398.2 Fr)
Angry at being forced to keep her promise to a frog, the princess finally resorts to violent action, with unexpected results.
Van Leeuwen, Jean. Amanda Pig and the Really Hot Day. (J-ER Va)
Amanda Pig and her family and friends try to find different ways to beat the heat.
Weatherford, C. Before John Was a Jazz Giant (J 780.92 Coltrane Wea)
This lyrical picture-book biography of John Coltrane focuses on his childhood and how he interpreted sounds before he made his music.
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