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The Little Mermaid (Disney Classics Collection Storybook) by Sheryl Kahn
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsTo a child, every day is filled with adventure and fantasy. So is a Classic Storybook from Mouse Works. Reading a Classic Storybook is like watching a favorite Disney animated movie all over again. With 96 pages of enchanting story and action-packed illustrations, each book captures the movie magic and places it right in a child's hands... -
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![Not Quite Narwhal by Jessie Sima]()
Not Quite Narwhal by Jessie Sima
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsThe story of a young unicorn who was born under the sea to a family of narwhals.Growing up in the ocean, Kelp has always assumed that he was a narwhal like the rest of his family. Sure, he’s always been a little bit different—his tusk isn’t as long, he’s not as good of a swimmer, and he really doesn’t enjoy the cuisine... -
![The Accidental Minecraft Family: Book 36: Search & Rescue: Friendly Fire by Pixel Ate]()
The Accidental Minecraft Family: Book 36: Search & Rescue: Friendly Fire by Pixel Ate
Rated: 4.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe ever-helpful Smith family completed the quests the elves and dwarves gave them, which, to be fair, weren’t very tough for our favorite Minecraft family. It helps when the mod is SO cool, the kids aren’t sure they ever want to leave.Unfortunately, helping isn’t always a good thing... -
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![Walt Disney's Pinocchio (A Little Golden Book Classic) by Steffi Fletcher]()
Walt Disney's Pinocchio (A Little Golden Book Classic) by Steffi Fletcher
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsThe beloved tale of a wooden puppet who longs to become a real boy is as appealing now as when it was first released in 1940. The beautiful, vintage illustrations in this Little Golden Book retelling will charm children and collectors alike... -
![The Secret of the Snow by Thea Stilton]()
The Secret of the Snow by Thea Stilton
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsJoin Thea Stilton and the Thea Sisters in their third magical special edition adventure!There's a mystery in the land of the lotus flowers!Thea Stilton and Thea Sisters are called to help to an enchanted land! It's a world linked to the legends of Japan, and it is in danger... -
![Stuck by Oliver Jeffers]()
Stuck by Oliver Jeffers
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsFrom the illustrator of the #1 smash The Day the Crayons Quit comes another bestseller--a giggle-inducing tale of everything tossed, thrown, and hurled in order to free a kite!When Floyd's kite gets stuck in a tree, he's determined to get it out. But how? Well, by knocking it down with his shoe, of course. But strangely enough, it too gets stuck. And the only logical course of action . . -
![The Half Upon a Time Trilogy: Half Upon a Time; Twice Upon a Time; Once Upon the End by James Riley]()
The Half Upon a Time Trilogy: Half Upon a Time; Twice Upon a Time; Once Upon the End by James Riley
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIt's a fantasy come true: all three books in the hilarious fractured fairy tale trilogy by James Riley, available together in a box set!This complete boxed set of the Half Upon a Time trilogy tells the story of Jack, as in, son of the infamous Jack who stole the magic beans from the giant... -
![The Galactic Goal by Geronimo Stilton]()
The Galactic Goal by Geronimo Stilton
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsGeronimo Stilton meets outer space in this cosmically fun spin-off series!The spacemice have received an invitation to participate in the intergalactic soccerix championship... -
![Fortress of the Stone Dragon: A Branches Book by Tracey West]()
Fortress of the Stone Dragon: A Branches Book by Tracey West
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsPick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina... -
![Don't Push the Button! by Bill Cotter]()
Don't Push the Button! by Bill Cotter
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsAn enhanced eBook guaranteed to cause giggles! There’s only one rule in Larry’s book: don’t push the button. (Seriously, don’t even think about it!) It does look kind of nice though…Okay, quick. No one is looking. — push the button. Uh, oh... -
![The Princess and the Pig by Jonathan Emmett]()
The Princess and the Pig by Jonathan Emmett
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsThere's been a terrible mix-up in the royal nursery. Priscilla the princess has accidentally switched places with Pigmella, the farmer's new piglet... -
![The Dance of the Star Fairies by Thea Stilton, Iacopo Bruno]()
The Dance of the Star Fairies by Thea Stilton, Iacopo Bruno
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe Thea Sisters are on a magical adventure!The Thea Sisters' next adventure to the Kingdom of the... -
![Liza Lou and the Yeller Belly Swamp by Mercer Mayer]()
Liza Lou and the Yeller Belly Swamp by Mercer Mayer
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWith quick thinking and determination, a little girl manages to outwit all the dangerous residents in the Yeller Belly Swamp in this quirky, spooky picture book.Gruesome creatures galore lurk in Yeller Belly Swamp, but they aren’t going to stop plucky Liza Lou from getting her mother’s sweet potatoes over to Gramma’s place... -
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![The Griffin's Riddle by Suzanne Selfors, Dan Santat]()
The Griffin's Riddle by Suzanne Selfors, Dan Santat
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsTen-year-olds Ben Silverstein and Pearl Petal have had quite a busy summer in the typically quiet town of Buttonville. Ever since Dr. Woo opened her doors, things have been more exciting than the senior center on pudding day! Together, Ben and Pearl have encountered all sorts of magical beasts -- from a sasquatch, to a lake monster, to a leprechaun, to a dragon, to a unicorn... -
![Not a Box by Antoinette Portis]()
Not a Box by Antoinette Portis
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 36 ratingsA box is just a box . . . unless it's not a box. From mountain to rocket ship, a small rabbit shows that a box will go as far as the imagination allows... -
![The Cheese Experiment by Geronimo Stilton]()
The Cheese Experiment by Geronimo Stilton
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWhen you're with Geronimo Stilton, it's always a fabumouse adventure!New Mouse City was in a panic. A strange epidemic had broken out -- mice everywhere were covered in weird blue spots! Mouse Island's most famouse doctor immediately set to work with his team to try to find the cure... but someone was trying to stop him... -
![Petite Rouge by Mike Artell]()
Petite Rouge by Mike Artell
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWhen her grand-mère comes down wit' de flu, this Cajun Little Red knows what she has to do. With her witty cat, TeJean, she sets off in a pirogue to bring Grand-mère some gumbo. Who should she meet upon the way, but that big ol' swamp gator, Claude! Mean ol' Claude may want to gobble up Petite Rouge, but she and TeJean have a better idea... -
![Il Mistero Della Perla Gigante by Geronimo Stilton]()
Il Mistero Della Perla Gigante by Geronimo Stilton
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsEach Geronimo book is fast-paced, with lively full-color art and a unique format kids 7-10 will love.One day, my friends and I, Geronimo Stilton, made an amazing discovery. We found a huge oyster -- with an enormouse pearl inside! I was so excited about this extremely rare, precious pearl that I wrote a special feature about it in The Rodent's Gazette... -
![Not a Stick by Antoinette Portis]()
Not a Stick by Antoinette Portis
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsA celebration of the power of imagination from the Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor Award-winning creator of Not a BoxExperience the thrill of the moment when pretend feels so real that it actually becomes real!Following the critically acclaimed Not a Box, this book proves that a stick is not always just a stick... -
![There Is No Dragon In This Story by Lou Carter]()
There Is No Dragon In This Story by Lou Carter
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsPoor old dragon. Nobody wants him in their story. Not Goldilocks, not Hansel and Gretel – no one. But Dragon will not give up! He shall continue on his course of finding someone who wants him in their story. ANYONE. His boundless enthusiasm surely won't get him into any trouble. Surely ...A glorious story about dragons, heroes and one very big sneeze... -
![The Tale of Custard the Dragon by Ogden Nash]()
The Tale of Custard the Dragon by Ogden Nash
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIn this humorous poem, Custard the cowardly dragon saves the day when a pirate threatens Belinda and her pet animals... -
![The Hunt for the Secret Papyrus by Geronimo Stilton]()
The Hunt for the Secret Papyrus by Geronimo Stilton
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThere was a mystery in New Mouse City's Egyptian Mouseum! The Black Papyrus, an ancient document that reveals the secret of eternal youth, had disappeared. The mouseum's director asked me to help him find it. Yikes -- those Egyptian artifacts freak me out! Luckily, a secret agent came to our aid.. -
![Griffith’s Guide for Dragon Masters: A Branches Special Edition by Tracey West]()
Griffith’s Guide for Dragon Masters: A Branches Special Edition by Tracey West
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsKids love reading all about the Dragon Masters' adventures in Tracey West's bestselling Dragon Masters early chapter book series. Now fans can own the official dragon guide... -
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![Who's Afraid Of The Big Bad Book? by Lauren Child]()
Who's Afraid Of The Big Bad Book? by Lauren Child
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHerb never imagined the dangers when he decided to scribble on and cut up his book of fairy tales. Drawing mustaches on the characters, pasting telephones into the rooms, and cutting out Prince Charming and the royal thrones had seemed like good fun. But then Herb never imagined he'd fall into the book one night... -
![Tumble Bumble by Felicia Bond]()
Tumble Bumble by Felicia Bond
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWritten and illustrated by Felicia Bond, the illustrator of the bestselling If You Give... series, Tumble Bumble is a fun-filled tale of a tiny bug who goes for a walk and meets all kinds of creatures!When a tiny bug decides to go for a walk, anything can happen! He might meet a cat, a crocodile, a pig, or even a bee to dance and play with, and that means more friends for everyone... -
![Flossie and the Fox by Patricia C. McKissack]()
Flossie and the Fox by Patricia C. McKissack
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA wily fox, notorious for stealing eggs, meets his match when he encounters a bold little girl in the woods who insists upon proof that he is a fox before she will be frightened... -
![Bubba, the Cowboy Prince: A Fractured Texas Fale by Helen Ketteman]()
Bubba, the Cowboy Prince: A Fractured Texas Fale by Helen Ketteman
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsBubba is bossed around the family ranch by his wicked step-daddy and his nasty stepbrothers, Dwayne and Milton. Bubba never complains, though. He's a real cowboy - tough as leather (and cute as a cow's ear).When Miz Lurleen, the purtiest rancher in Texas, decides to throw a ball to find herself a real feller, Bubba has to stay at home... -
![You're Mine, Captain! by Geronimo Stilton]()
You're Mine, Captain! by Geronimo Stilton
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsGeronimo Stilton meets outer space in this cosmically fun spin-off series!Meet Geronimo Stiltonix:He is a spacemouse -- the Geronimo Stilton of a parallel universe! He is captain of the spaceship MouseStar 1. While flying through the cosmos he visits distant planets and meets crazy aliens... -
![Claymates by Dev Petty, Lauren Eldridge]()
Claymates by Dev Petty, Lauren Eldridge
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsMeet the claymates: two balls of clay that can become anything—even best friends!What can you do with two blobs of clay? Create something amazing! But don't leave them alone for too long. Things might get a little crazy.In this photographic friendship adventure, the claymates squish, smash, and sculpt themselves into the funniest shapes imaginable... -
![Little Red Gliding Hood by Tara Lazar, Troy Cummings]()
Little Red Gliding Hood by Tara Lazar, Troy Cummings
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsLittle Red Riding Hood straps on ice skates in this fractured fairy tale! A figure-skating enthusiast, Little Red has worn out her skates and must win a pairs competition to earn new ones. But who will be her partner? The Dish is already skating with the Spoon, and Hansel has Gretel. You won’t believe what big eyes, sharp teeth, and furry paws her partner has . . -
![Rumble in the Jungle by Geronimo Stilton]()
Rumble in the Jungle by Geronimo Stilton
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsEach Geronimo Stilton book is fast-paced, with lively full-color art and a unique format kids 7-10 will love.I, Geronimo Stilton, was off to the wildest part of Brazil -- the Amazon jungle! I ended up on a hunt for an rare crystal treasure, which was stolen from a native tribe in the heart of the forest. I'd encounter alligators, snakes, piranhas, and other dangers on my way... -
![The Gingerbread Man by Jim Aylesworth, Barbara McClintock]()
The Gingerbread Man by Jim Aylesworth, Barbara McClintock
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsA new rendition of a beloved classic by award-winning author/illustrator team Jim Aylesworth and Barbara McClintock... -
![The Tortoise and the Hare: An Aesop Fable by Janet Stevens]()
The Tortoise and the Hare: An Aesop Fable by Janet Stevens
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsTortoise proves he is a formidable opponent in this comic adaptation of a classic tale... -
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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... -
![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... -
![Super Slug of Doom: A Super Happy Magic Forest Story by Matty Long]()
Super Slug of Doom: A Super Happy Magic Forest Story by Matty Long
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe Super Happy Magic Forest is once again thrown into disruption and chaos when Blossom the unicorn accidentally releases the super slug of doom from his hibernation beneath an ordinary rock. Can our five reluctant heroes -- Hoofius, Blossom, Twinkle, Trevor, and Herbert -- once again save their beloved forest from slimy, sludgy, yucky evil? We sure hope so. . -
![Ratatouille (Disney/Pixar Ratatouille) by Walt Disney Company]()
Ratatouille (Disney/Pixar Ratatouille) by Walt Disney Company
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIt's hard being a rat with a silver palate—just ask Remy, the star of Disney / Pixar's newest animated film, Ratatouille! While the other rats of Paris are happy eating trash, Remy dreams of becoming a gourmet chef. Find out how his dream becomes a reality in this deliciously delightful Little Golden Book retelling... -
![Multiplying Menace: The Revenge of Rumpelstiltskin by Pam Calvert]()
Multiplying Menace: The Revenge of Rumpelstiltskin by Pam Calvert
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsRumpelstiltskin is back! This time he's making mischief with his multiplying stick. Can Peter unlock the secret of the stick in time to save the kingdom? Whimsical illustrations bring fun to multiplying whole numbers and fractions... -
![The Storm Dragon by Paula Harrison]()
The Storm Dragon by Paula Harrison
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA group of friends set out to save magical creatures from a cruel queen and her wicked soldiers in the first book in the brand-new Secret Rescuers chapter book series.When Sophy finds a little lost dragon named Cloudy, she knows he’s in danger. It will take all the courage she can muster—and a little bit of magic—to keep the baby dragon safe... -
![The Fall of Camelot by Time-Life Books]()
The Fall of Camelot by Time-Life Books
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsRecounts the tales of King Arthur, from his early years with Merlin, through the rise of Camelot with its great knights, to the destruction of the kingdom... -
![Convol the Cold-blooded Brute by Adam Blade]()
Convol the Cold-blooded Brute by Adam Blade
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsTom and his companions have arrived in a strange new land -- Tavania. Wizard Malvel's evil magic has enraged six terrifying new Beasts. To restore harmony, Tom must first face Convol the Cold-blooded Brute in a deadly desert duel.. -
![The Dragon in the Sea by Kate Klimo]()
The Dragon in the Sea by Kate Klimo
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThis excellent series is solidly middle grade, accessible, and adventure-filled. In The Dragon in the Sea, Dragon Keepers Jesse and Daisy, help their dragon, Emmy, as she tries to protect an egg which holds her baby brother. Their adventures take them into the Watery Realms, a world filled with mer-people, selkies, and water zombies... -
![The Dragon in the Volcano by Kate Klimo]()
The Dragon in the Volcano by Kate Klimo
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhat do you do when your dragon becomes a 'tween? Worry! And that's exactly what Dragon Keepers Jesse and Daisy do when their dragon, Emmy, outgrows their garage and starts disappearing. Luckily, when she really disappears, she also leaves them a trail of socks, which leads them headlong into a . . -
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![Hit the Road, Helen! by Kate McMullan]()
Hit the Road, Helen! by Kate McMullan
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhen Paris and Helen decide to hit the road together, it means more trouble than they can imagine for both themselves and the people of Troy. But who says Helen is entirely at fault? Sure she had a face that launched a thousand ships . . . but she also had a little interference from the meddling god of love and his mother, Aphrodite. Think you know the truth behind the Greek myths? Think again... -
![The Three Billy Goats Gruff by Stephen Carpenter]()
The Three Billy Goats Gruff by Stephen Carpenter
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThree clever billy goats outwit a big, ugly troll that lives under the bridge they must cross on their way up the mountain... -
![And the Dish Ran Away with the Spoon by Janet Stevens, Susan Stevens Crummel]()
And the Dish Ran Away with the Spoon by Janet Stevens, Susan Stevens Crummel
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsEvery night the rhyme gets read. Every night Dish and Spoon run away. And every night they return--until tonight! Where can Dish and Spoon be? The rhyme can't go on without them, so Cat, Cow, and Dog set out to search for their missing friends... -
![The Dragon in the Library by Kate Klimo]()
The Dragon in the Library by Kate Klimo
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsDragon keepers Jesse and Daisy need help!Emmy, their rapidly growing dragon, has become a real grouch, saying she's missing "something," and the cousins don't have a clue what that something is... -
![Sergei Prokofiev's Peter and the Wolf: With a Fully-Orchestrated and Narrated CD by Sergei Prokofiev, Janet Schulman]()
Sergei Prokofiev's Peter and the Wolf: With a Fully-Orchestrated and Narrated CD by Sergei Prokofiev, Janet Schulman
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWritten in 1936, Sergei Prokofiev's symphonic fairy tale for narrator and orchestra has enchanted generations of children... -
![Duncan the Story Dragon by Amanda Driscoll]()
Duncan the Story Dragon by Amanda Driscoll
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsCelebrate books, friendship, and chocolate milk shakes with Duncan the Dragon in this sweet, funny story perfect for fans of "Dog Loves Books" and "Dragons Love Tacos." Duncan the Dragon loves to read. When he reads a story, his imagination catches fire! Unfortunately . . . so does his book. Fire breath is great for roasting marshmallows, but it s not so great for reading...
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