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The Midnight Gang by David Walliams
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsWelcome to the Midnight Gang! Midnight is the time when all children are fast asleep, except of course for… the Midnight Gang. That is when their adventures are just beginning…When Tom gets hit on the head by a cricket ball, he finds himself at Lord Funt Hospital, and is greeted by a terrifying-looking porter... -
![Harold and the Purple Crayon by Crockett Johnson]()
Harold and the Purple Crayon by Crockett Johnson
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 41 ratingsOne evening Harold decided to go for a walk in the moonlight. But there wasn't any moon, and Harold needed a moon for a walk in the moonlight. Fortunately, he had brought his purple crayon. So he drew a moon. He also needed something to walk on. So he drew a path...And thus begins one of the most imaginative and enchanting adventures in all of children's books...Categorized as:
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![The Day the Crayons Came Home by Drew Daywalt]()
The Day the Crayons Came Home by Drew Daywalt
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsTraditional Chinese edition of The Day the Crayons Came Home, a companion book of the #1 New York Times bestseller The Day the Crayons Quit by Drew Daywalt. "The Day the Crayons Came Home" is a Wall Street Journal Best Children's Book of 2015 and a Time Magazine Top 10 Children's Book of 2015. In Traditional Chinese. Annotation copyright Tsai Fong Books, Inc. Distributed by Tsai Fong Books, Inc...Categorized as:
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![Si llevas un raton a la escuela by Laura Joffe Numeroff]()
Si llevas un raton a la escuela by Laura Joffe Numeroff
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsThe Barnes & Noble ReviewBringing a plucky mouse to school isn't the wisest idea, no matter how much fun it might seem. Thankfully, the bestselling duo of author Laura Numeroff and illustrator Felicia Bond -- creators of If You Take a Mouse to the Movies and If You Give a Mouse a Cookie -- have teamed up to show us the hijinks a whiskered school guest could cause... -
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![If You Give a Pig a Pancake by Laura Joffe Numeroff]()
If You Give a Pig a Pancake by Laura Joffe Numeroff
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 34 ratings"If you give a pig a pancake, she'll want some syrup to go with it..." If you give a pig a pancake, she'll want some syrup to go with it. You'll give her some of your favorite maple syrup, and she'll probably get all sticky, so she'll want to take a bath. She'll ask you for some bubbles. When you give her the bubbles.. -
![The Good Egg by Jory John]()
The Good Egg by Jory John
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsIn this follow-up to Jory John and Pete Oswald’s popular picture book The Bad Seed, meet the next best thing: a very good egg, indeed!The good egg has been good for as long as he can remember. While the other eggs in his carton are kind of rotten, he always does the right, kind, and courteous thing... -
![The Last Black Cat by Eugene Trivizas]()
The Last Black Cat by Eugene Trivizas
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 14 ratings"It was a whisper at first. But then we knew. Black cats were disappearing. Silktail was the first. Then Whiny, Giuseppe, Rameses, Blackie, Lothario, and Bijou…" Island life had been good for the street cats—stealing fish, laying in the sun, singing under the stars. This is the story of dark deeds, cool cats, and The Society of the Superstitious... -
![Thea Stilton and the Legend of the Fire Flowers by Thea Stilton]()
Thea Stilton and the Legend of the Fire Flowers by Thea Stilton
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsJoin Thea Stilton and the Thea Sisters in this adventure packed with mystery and friendship!The Thea Sisters are in Hawaii to compete in an international hula festival. The mouselets are having a great time -- until they learn that the festival is located on the side of a volcano that is about to erupt! No one else seems know about the danger...Categorized as:
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![Scaredy Squirrel by Mélanie Watt]()
Scaredy Squirrel by Mélanie Watt
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsScaredy Squirrel never leaves his nut tree. It's way too dangerous out there. He could encounter tarantulas, green Martians or killer bees. But in his tree, every day is the same and if danger comes along, he's well-prepared. Scaredy Squirrel's emergency kit includes antibacterial soap, Band-Aids and a parachute.Day after day he watches and waits, and waits and watches, until one day ..Categorized as:
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![Skippyjon Jones in Mummy Trouble by Judy Schachner]()
Skippyjon Jones in Mummy Trouble by Judy Schachner
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsEl Skippito is back! His doggy pals want to visit the Under Mundo-the underworld-where mummitos rest in peas. But they need El Skippito's brains and courage to answer the riddle of the Finx and enter the mummy's tomb. Our hero is up to the task, and he's in for another whirlwind adventure... -
![Big Trouble in the Big Apple by Thea Stilton, Tea Stilton]()
Big Trouble in the Big Apple by Thea Stilton, Tea Stilton
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsGeronimo's adventurous sister Thea narrates this fabulous adventure that's packed with action, mystery, and friendship! The Thea Sisters are off to New York City for another fabumouse adventure! Nicky has been training to run the Big Apple Marathon, and her friends are there to support her. While in the city, they all visit Pamela's family and have a delicious dinner at the family's pizzeria... -
![Giraffes Can't Dance by Giles Andreae]()
Giraffes Can't Dance by Giles Andreae
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 38 ratingsGerald the giraffe longs to dance, but his legs are too skinny and his neck is too long. At the Jungle Dance, the warthogs waltz, the chimps cha-cha, and the lions tango. "Giraffes can't dance," they all jeer when it's Gerald's turn to prance. But with some sound advice from a wise cricket, Gerald starts swaying to his own sweet tune... -
![Diary of a Spider by Doreen Cronin, Harry Bliss]()
Diary of a Spider by Doreen Cronin, Harry Bliss
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsThis is the diary... of a spider. But don't be worried – he's more scared of you and your gigantic shoe! Actually, he's a lot like you. He goes to gym class and has Grandparents' Day at school. But he also spins sticky webs, scales walls, and takes wind–catching lessons...Categorized as:
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![Snowmen at Night by Caralyn Buehner]()
Snowmen at Night by Caralyn Buehner
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsHave you ever built a snowman and discovered the next day that his grin has gotten a little crooked, or his tree-branch arms have moved? And you've wondered . . -
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![Diary of a Worm by Doreen Cronin]()
Diary of a Worm by Doreen Cronin
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsThis is the diary . . . of a worm. Surprisingly, a worm not that different from you or me: He lives with his parents, plays with his friends, and even goes to school. But unlike you or me, he never has to take a bath, he gets to eat his homework, and because he doesn't have legs, he just can't do the hokey pokey -- no matter how hard he tries. Oh, and his head looks a lot like his rear end... -
![Toy Story by Walt Disney Company]()
Toy Story by Walt Disney Company
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsIn this retelling of Disney's Toy Story, all the highlights of the animated film are transformed into action-packed pop-up scenes with all the favorite characters from the film... -
![Surprises According to Humphrey by Betty G. Birney]()
Surprises According to Humphrey by Betty G. Birney
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsBeing a classroom hamster means having to be ready for anything?but suddenly there are a lot of big surprises in Humphrey's world. Some are exciting, like seeing the playground during a fire drill and getting to roll around in a hamster ball... -
![Bad Hair Day - Whatever After # 5 by Sarah Mlynowski]()
Bad Hair Day - Whatever After # 5 by Sarah Mlynowski
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsAfter a tough day at school, I am NOT in a good mood. The perfect pick-me-up? A trip through our magic mirror! When my brother and I -- plus our new dog -- end up in the story of Rapunzel, we can't resist climbing her hair. Oh no! Her smooth locks suddenly look like they've been attacked by a cheese grater. Maybe a trim will help...Snip, snip. SNIP. Oops... -
![Novak Grizzly by T.S. Joyce]()
Novak Grizzly by T.S. Joyce
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsThe Daughter of Beaston is hurting. Remington Novak is stuck in a city, her whole life altered for a man who didn’t keep her. A life change comes in many forms, but for Remi, it comes as a newspaper clipping, sent by her best friend. A Last Chance Crew up in the mountains is looking for help, and her skillset matches the requirements. Must like animals? She was a grizzly shifter... -
![Chalk by Bill Thomson]()
Chalk by Bill Thomson
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsThree children discover a magical bag of chalk on a rainy... -
![If You Give a Cat a Cupcake by Laura Joffe Numeroff]()
If You Give a Cat a Cupcake by Laura Joffe Numeroff
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 24 ratings"If you give a cat a cupcake, he'll ask for some sprinkles to go with it..." If you give a cat a cupcake, he'll ask for some sprinkles to go with it. When you give him the sprinkles, he might spill some on the floor. Cleaning up will make him hot, so you'll give him a bathing suit... and that's just the beginning... -
![If You Take a Mouse to the Movies: Book and Doll by Felicia Bond]()
If You Take a Mouse to the Movies: Book and Doll by Felicia Bond
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsThe Barnes & Noble Review The creators of one of the most successful children's book series ever produced -- the writer-illustrator team of Laura Numeroff and Felicia Bond -- continue their If You Give A... series with yet another exploration of whimsical creatures -- a pushy mouse in this case -- and arbitrary whims... -
![Smells Like Treasure by Suzanne Selfors]()
Smells Like Treasure by Suzanne Selfors
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWhen Homer Pudding receives a mysterious note emblazoned with the letters L.O.S.T., he knows the moment he has been waiting for has arrived. It is time to meet the society of Legends, Objects, Secrets, and Treasures, take his Uncle's place, and become a true adventurer. With his best friend, Dog, at his side, everything seems to be going as planned.. -
![The Creakers by Tom Fletcher]()
The Creakers by Tom Fletcher
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsAt night, this mischievous bunch peeks out from under your bed. When you hear that creak . . . creak . . . THE CREAKERS are there! Discover a hilarious and eerie middle-grade story by a UK star... -
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![Higglety Pigglety Pop! or There Must Be More to Life by Maurice Sendak]()
Higglety Pigglety Pop! or There Must Be More to Life by Maurice Sendak
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratings‘A daring imagination has woven a simple rhyme into a brilliantly original tale [about Jennie, the Sealyham terrier, who seeks Experience and becomes the star of the World Mother Goose Theatre].' 'H. ‘Superb fantasy.' 'BL... -
![Skippyjon Jones Lost in Spice by Judy Schachner]()
Skippyjon Jones Lost in Spice by Judy Schachner
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsThe New York Times bestselling kitty boy blasts off into another hilarious adventure. Buckle up, amigos— everyone’s favorite kitty boy is about to lift off. You’ll want to be there when the brave Skippito gets lost in spice!That’s right, spice. Skippy knows— from his big ears to his toes—that the planet Mars is red because it’s covered in spicy red pepper... -
![Skippyjon Jones and the Big Bones by Judy Schachner]()
Skippyjon Jones and the Big Bones by Judy Schachner
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsAnother fun read-along from Skippyjon Jones and Puffin Storytime book-and-CD library The "New York Times" bestselling Skippyjon Jones books were made to be read aloud, and so we're adding a fourth title, "Skippyjon Jones and the Big Bones," to the Puffin Storytime collection. The Puffin picture book is accompanied by a compact disc that features an animated reading of the story by the author... -
![Graceful by Wendy Mass]()
Graceful by Wendy Mass
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsAngelina D'Angelo has left town to see the world. It's now Grace's turn to use her magic to protect the people of Willow Falls, and she is up to the challenge. This is her destiny, after all. But destiny is a funny thing—it doesn't always behave the way you'd expect it to... -
![George and Martha by James Marshall]()
George and Martha by James Marshall
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsTwo lovable hippos teach the meaning of friendship in five separate vignettes: "Split Pea Soup," "The Flying Machine," "The Tub," "The Mirror," "The Tooth... -
![Shell Game by Ridley Pearson]()
Shell Game by Ridley Pearson
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsAs the Disney Fantasy joins the cruise fleet, a special treat is in store for guests aboard its inaugural sail from Cape Canaveral to Los Angeles: the Disney Host Interactive teenage guides will be part of the Fantasy crew.Finn, Maybeck, Charlene, Willa, and Philby are to attend the cruise as celebrity guests, and to perform a ribbon cutting for the DHI server to go live... -
![Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse by Kevin Henkes]()
Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse by Kevin Henkes
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 41 ratingsThe irrepressible mouse heroine of Chester's Way and Julius, the Baby of the World returns for another true-to-life and very funny episode. Lilly loves everything about school, especially her teacher, Mr. Slinger--until he takes away her musical purse because she can't stop playing with it in class. Lilly decides to get revenge with a nasty drawing of "Big Fat Mean Mr...Categorized as:
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![Hunter Brown and the Consuming Fire by Christopher Miller, Allan Miller]()
Hunter Brown and the Consuming Fire by Christopher Miller, Allan Miller
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAfter returning from his first trip to Solandria, Hunter Brown finds himself deserted by his best friends, but with memories of his adventures and many unanswered questions. He returns to school in the fall, where his tendency to think he is being trailed by the Shadow lands him in a heap of trouble... -
![Has Anyone Seen Jessica Jenkins? by Liz Kessler]()
Has Anyone Seen Jessica Jenkins? by Liz Kessler
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsJessica Jenkins has always been a perfectly ordinary girl—until one day part of her arm vanishes in the middle of geography class! Jessica’s friends Izzy and Tom are determined to help her develop her newfound invisibility, though Jessica is more concerned with discovering where the ability came from... -
![Henry and the Chalk Dragon by Jennifer Trafton]()
Henry and the Chalk Dragon by Jennifer Trafton
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratings"A perfect title to hand to young readers looking for laughs along with a wild and crazy adventure." --School Library Journal (Starred) "Altogether, a delicious face-off between forces of conformity and creativity run amok, spiced with offbeat names as well as insights expressed with eloquent simplicity... -
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![Brain Freeze: World Book Day 2018 by Tom Fletcher]()
Brain Freeze: World Book Day 2018 by Tom Fletcher
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA little girl discovers that eating ice cream from her grandfather's old ice-cream truck gives her the power to travel through time, in this brilliant, funny and heartwarming story from bestselling author Tom Fletcher...Categorized as:
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![Pete the Cat: Super Pete by Kimberly Dean, James Dean]()
Pete the Cat: Super Pete by Kimberly Dean, James Dean
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWhen there's trouble in town, it’s up to Pete the Cat's alter ego, Super Pete, to save the day! With his cool jet, nifty goggles, and slick slingshot, Super Pete is ready to take down any bad guys... -
![The Adventures of Nanny Piggins by R.A. Spratt, Dan Santat]()
The Adventures of Nanny Piggins by R.A. Spratt, Dan Santat
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThree children and their hilariously subversive nanny pig embark on zany adventures in this award-winning middle grade debut illustrated by Caldecott winnter Dan Santat. The three Green children are cared for by a nanny pig... -
![Wild About Books by Judy Sierra]()
Wild About Books by Judy Sierra
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsIt started the summer of 2002, when the Springfield librarian, Molly McGrew, by mistake drove her bookmobile into the zoo.In this rollicking rhymed story, Molly introduces birds and beasts to this new something called reading. She finds the perfect book for every animal--tall books for giraffes, tiny ones for crickets...Categorized as:
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![The Runaway Dolls by Ann M. Martin, Laura Godwin]()
The Runaway Dolls by Ann M. Martin, Laura Godwin
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsBest friends Annabelle Doll and Tiffany Funcraft are back, and this time they've got an unexpected visitor, a new doll named Tilly May. She's arrived in a mysterious package from London, but her face looks so familiar... . Could she be Annabelle's long lost baby sister? Annabelle is convinced it absolutely must be so-but her parents refuse to believe her... -
![Froggy Goes to School by Jonathan London]()
Froggy Goes to School by Jonathan London
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsFroggy's mother knows that everyone's nervous on the first day of school. "Not me!" says Froggy, and together they leapfrog to the bus stop -- flop flop flop. Froggy's exuberant antics, complete with sound effects, will delight his many fans and reassure them that school can be fun."This is a great read-aloud with sounds and words that encourage active participation... -
![I'm Bored by Michael Ian Black, Debbie Ridpath Ohi]()
I'm Bored by Michael Ian Black, Debbie Ridpath Ohi
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsThere is NOTHING boring about being a kid, but one little girl is going to have to prove it in this anything-but-boring picture book from comedian Michael Ian Black.Just when a little girl thinks she couldn't possibly be more bored, she stumbles upon a potato who turns the tables on her by declaring that children are boring... -
![Diary of a Cricket by Tô Hoài]()
Diary of a Cricket by Tô Hoài
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsIt is a bilingual edition of a children's book written in Vietnamese given to me by a student. His grandfather is the author... -
![Leven Thumps and the Ruins of Alder by Obert Skye]()
Leven Thumps and the Ruins of Alder by Obert Skye
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 20 ratings"Do you think he'll be able to do it?" Clover asked, worried. "I'm not sure," Geth replied, amazed by his own doubt. "I'm not sure." In the fifth and final volume of the epic saga of Leven Thumps, all of Foo is rushing madly to exit the realm of dreams while Leven is headed in the opposite direction. Fate snatches him to the island of Alder, where he is poised to pass or fail the final test... -
![Billionaire Boy by David Walliams]()
Billionaire Boy by David Walliams
Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsA hilarious, touching and extraordinary new fable from the author of The Boy in the Dress and Mr Stink.Joe has a lot of reasons to be happy. About a billion of them, in fact. You see, Joe's rich. Really, really rich. Joe's got his own bowling alley, his own cinema, even his own butler who is also an orangutan. He's the wealthiest twelve-year-old in the land.But Joe isn't happy... -
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![How I Became a Pirate by Melinda Long]()
How I Became a Pirate by Melinda Long
Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsPirates have green teeth—when they have any teeth at all. I know about pirates, because one day, when I was at the beach building a sand castle and minding my own business, a pirate ship sailed into view...Categorized as:
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![Alexander and the Wind-Up Mouse by Leo Lionni]()
Alexander and the Wind-Up Mouse by Leo Lionni
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 32 ratingsEveryone loves Willy the wind-up mouse, while Alexander the real mouse is chased away with brooms and mousetraps. Wouldn't it be wonderful to be loved and cuddled, thinks Alexander, and he wishes he could be a wind-up mouse too. In this gentle fable about a real mouse and a mechanical mouse, Leo Lionni explores the magic of friendship...Categorized as:
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![Olivia Saves the Circus: With Audio Recording by Ian Falconer, Dame Edna Everage]()
Olivia Saves the Circus: With Audio Recording by Ian Falconer, Dame Edna Everage
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsStep into the ring with Olivia, where the lights are dim, the color soft, and a little girl's imagination is the main attraction.Olivia remembers her trip to the circus very well. The performers were out sick, so she had to do everything. She... -rode on a unicycle -jumped on a trampoline -juggled five balls! -tamed lions -and flew through the air... -
![The Unicorn Who Lost Its Horn: A Tale of How to Catch and Spread Kindness by Adisan Books]()
The Unicorn Who Lost Its Horn: A Tale of How to Catch and Spread Kindness by Adisan Books
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsDiscover the enchanting tale of "The Unicorn Who Lost Its A Tale of How to Catch and Spread Kindness.“ It is the heartwarming story of kindness, sharing, friendship, courage, and the magic of color.Join Sparkle, a beautiful unicorn, on her quest to restore her magnificent horn and bring color back to her world... -
![de wereld volgens Bertje by Betty G. Birney]()
de wereld volgens Bertje by Betty G. Birney
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsThe story of everyone's favorite classroom pet is now available in Spanish! You can learn a lot about life by observing another species. That's what Humphrey was told when he was first brought to Room 26. And boy, is it true! In addition to his classroom escapades, each weekend this amazing hamster gets to sleep over with a different student, like Lower-Your-Voice-A.J. and Speak-Up-Sayeh...Categorized as:
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![Adventure According to Humphrey by Betty G. Birney]()
Adventure According to Humphrey by Betty G. Birney
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsThe students in Room 26 are learning about boats and building their own for a race on Potter's Pond. Humphrey the hamster loves dreaming about being a pirate and watching his friends build ships...Categorized as:
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