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![Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes by Eric Litwin]()
Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes by Eric Litwin
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 32 ratingsDon't miss the first and bestselling book in the beloved Pete the Cat series! Pete the Cat goes walking down the street wearing his brand-new white shoes. Along the way, his shoes change from white to red to blue to brown to WET as he steps in piles of strawberries, blueberries, and other big messes!But no matter what color his shoes are, Pete keeps movin' and groovin' and singing his song.. -
![I Broke My Trunk! by Mo Willems]()
I Broke My Trunk! by Mo Willems
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsGerald is careful. Piggie is not.Piggie cannot help smiling. Gerald can.Gerald worries so that Piggie does not have to.Gerald and Piggie are best friends.In I Broke My Trunk! Gerald tells Piggie the long, crazy story about breaking his trunk. Will Piggie end up with a long, crazy story of her own?Once again, Mo Willems creates another hilarious escapade starring the Geisel Award-winning duo... -
![Game of Thrones: A Pop-Up Guide to Westeros by Matthew Reinhart]()
Game of Thrones: A Pop-Up Guide to Westeros by Matthew Reinhart
Rated: 4.61 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsInspired by the Emmy® Award–winning credits sequence that opens each episode of the hit HBO® series, Game of A Pop-Up Guide to Westeros is guaranteed to thrill the show’s legions of fans... -
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![The Evertree by Marie Lu]()
The Evertree by Marie Lu
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsEverything comes to a head in this seventh book in the New York Times bestselling series. The world of Erdas will be changed forever.Conor, Abeke, Meilin, and Rollan were once ordinary kids. Then they discovered that they had spirit animals-wise and powerful partners who granted them with amazing gifts . . . and a legendary responsibility... -
![Home Again by Kallie George]()
Home Again by Kallie George
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIn the final installment of this sweet illustrated chapter book series, summer has come to Fernwood Forest, and the staff of the Heartwood Hotel must trust each other as they contend with their biggest challenge yet.It's summer at the Heartwood Hotel, and everyone is in a flurry getting ready for Ms. Prickles's wedding to Mr. Quillson! Meanwhile, a new mouse guest named Strawberry comes to stay... -
![Toby and the Secrets of the Tree by Timothée de Fombelle]()
Toby and the Secrets of the Tree by Timothée de Fombelle
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsA breathless, high-stakes quest to save the miniature world of the Tree — and reunite loved ones lost — unfolds with wit, suspense, and startling revelations.Toby’s world is under greater threat than ever before. A giant crater has been dug right into the center of the Tree, moss and lichen have invaded the branches, and one tyrant controls it all... -
![The Search for Treasure by Geronimo Stilton]()
The Search for Treasure by Geronimo Stilton
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsGeronimo's sixth magical expedition!I, Geronimo Stilton, was shocked to find myself back in the Kingdom of Fantasy for a sixth time. I was needed to fulfill the Ancient Gemstone Prophecy!The evil empress of the witches was after the Royal Sapphire. If she united it with her Royal Ruby, it would give her immense power... -
![Richard Scarry's Best Mother Goose Ever by Richard Scarry]()
Richard Scarry's Best Mother Goose Ever by Richard Scarry
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsRichard Scarry introduces toddlers to the nursery rhymes of Mother Goose! Featuring his unmistakable art (now restored to its original glory) and fifty of Mother Goose's most beloved rhymes, Scarry's timeless collection, now celebrating its fiftieth anniversary, is a must-have for readers of all ages... -
![Grandfather Twilight by Barbara Helen Berger]()
Grandfather Twilight by Barbara Helen Berger
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThis favorite bedtime story about Grandfather Twilight's evening walk through the forest is now released in a board book format with glowing color illustrations and poetic text... -
![In a Jar by Deborah Marcero]()
In a Jar by Deborah Marcero
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsLlewellyn, a little rabbit, is a collector. He gathers things in jars--ordinary things like buttercups, feathers, and heart-shaped stones. Then he meets another rabbit, Evelyn, and together they begin to collect extraordinary things--like rainbows, the sound of the ocean, and the wind just before snow falls...Categorized as:
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![Rain Before Rainbows by Smriti Prasadam-Halls]()
Rain Before Rainbows by Smriti Prasadam-Halls
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsFor anyone going through a difficult passage, this uplifting, beautifully illustrated picture book is about finding optimism in the darkest of places.Rain before rainbows, clouds before sun, night before daybreak--a new day's begun... -
![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 Battle for Perodia by Katrina Charman]()
The Battle for Perodia by Katrina Charman
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe time has come to fight for the enchanted land of Perodia!Pick 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... -
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![Grumpy Monkey by Suzanne Lang]()
Grumpy Monkey by Suzanne Lang
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsA hilarious picture book about dealing with unexplained feelings…and the danger in suppressing them!Jim the chimpanzee is in a terrible mood for no good reason. His friends can’t understand it—how can he be in a bad mood when it’s SUCH a beautiful day? They encourage him not to hunch, to smile, and to do things that make THEM happy. But Jim can’t take all the advice…and has a BIT of a meltdown... -
![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... -
![The Whispering Oak by Katrina Charman]()
The Whispering Oak by Katrina Charman
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsTravel along with Tag, Skyla, and Blaze as they continue their search for the Ember Stone, in this series full of adventure, powerful dark magic, and fantasy!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers... -
![Lullaby Lake by Katrina Charman]()
Lullaby Lake by Katrina Charman
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIn the fourth book in this fast-paced series, Tag, Skyla, and Blaze continue their journey in search of the next piece of the Ember Stone. The magical map leads them across the poisonous Bubbling Bog, all the way to the fairy-filled Lullaby Lake. As they travel east though, the friends are also moving closer and closer to Thorn's dark territory... -
![Eve Et Le Poney Perdu by Rebecca Elliott]()
Eve Et Le Poney Perdu by Rebecca Elliott
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsSee below for English description.�ve et ses copains de classe se pr�parent � pr�ter le Serment des hiboux, c'est-�-dire la promesse de prot�ger les autres animaux de la for�t en �tant courageux, sage et g�n�reux. �ve doit �laborer un projet prouvant qu'elle est pr�te pour le Serment des hiboux... -
![A Tale of Two Beasts by Fiona Roberton]()
A Tale of Two Beasts by Fiona Roberton
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA little girl rescues a strange beast in the woods and carries him safely home. But the beast is not happy and escapes! A funny and charming tale about seeing both sides of the story... -
![Lizzy and the Cloud by Terry Fan]()
Lizzy and the Cloud by Terry Fan
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsFrom the critically acclaimed, award-winning creators of Ocean Meets Sky and The Night Gardener comes a whimsical and sweet tale of a young girl who cares for her pet cloud as it grows.It’s a little out of fashion to buy a pet cloud, but Lizzy doesn’t mind. She’s not looking for a big one or a fancy one, just one that’s right for her. And she finds it in Milo... -
![Another Monster at the End of This Book (Sesame Street) by Jon Stone]()
Another Monster at the End of This Book (Sesame Street) by Jon Stone
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsRead the can't miss sequel to the much-loved classic The Monster at the End of This Book!Grover, now with pal Elmo by his side, has heard that there's something lurking on the last page of the book. Grover tries his best in all sorts of hilarious ways to stop the reader from turning the pages. But, Elmo, curious as always, slips by every wacky barrier... -
![Odder by Katherine Applegate]()
Odder by Katherine Applegate
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsMeet Odder, the Queen of Play: Nobody has her moves. She doesn't just swim to the bottom, she dive-bombs. She doesn't just somersault, she triple-doughnuts. She doesn't just ride the waves, she makes them. Odder spends her days off the coast of central California, practicing her underwater acrobatics and spinning the quirky stories for which she's known... -
![The Lonely Lion Cub by Amelia Cobb]()
The Lonely Lion Cub by Amelia Cobb
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHer special talent comes in handy at her great uncle's animal rescue zoo. At the rescue zoo, injured or endangered animals have a safe place to live... -
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![Imagination According to Humphrey by Betty G. Birney]()
Imagination According to Humphrey by Betty G. Birney
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsEveryone's favourite hamster has another adventure in Room 26 and beyond!In this eleventh book in the bestselling 'According to Humphrey' series, Humphrey and his friends in Room 26 let their imaginations loose! Ahead of a big author visit to Longfellow Elementary School, they try writing their own stories, but Humphrey worries that hamsters don't have any imagination; he's finding creative... -
![A Beatrix Potter Treasury by Beatrix Potter]()
A Beatrix Potter Treasury by Beatrix Potter
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsTen of Beatrix Potter?s most popular tales are brought together in this beautiful jacketed hardcover treasury. The tales trace the life of Beatrix Potter from her first publication in of The Tale of Peter Rabbit 1902 to her later tales set around her farm, Hill Top. A wonderful illustrated introduction provides background on Beatrix Potter and the people and places that inspired her writing... -
![Isadora Moon Has a Birthday by Harriet Muncaster]()
Isadora Moon Has a Birthday by Harriet Muncaster
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFans of the Princess in Black and Dory Fantasmagory series will love Isadora Moon: half-fairy, half-vampire--and ready for her first-ever human birthday party!Isadora Moon might be half-fairy, half-vampire, but she wants to have a totally normal human birthday party. She gives her mom and dad a list--cake, balloons, presents, and games... -
![Survivors: Sweet's Journey by Erin Hunter]()
Survivors: Sweet's Journey by Erin Hunter
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA sixty-page novella set in the world of the bestselling, action-packed Survivors series by Erin Hunter! This original prequel brings readers a behind-the-scenes look at the story of Sweet, and how she came to be the fearless Beta of the Wild Pack.When the Big Growl struck and changed Lucky's world forever, he escaped the ruins of the longpaw city with Sweet by his side... -
![Untitled by Nick Eliopulos]()
Untitled by Nick Eliopulos
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThis trilogy of e-shorts shines a light on one of the most compelling--and dangerous--villains of the NEW YORK TIMES bestselling series.Now and then, to accomplish something great, you have to do something bad. Shane intends to end the conflict that's devastating Erdas... and to achieve that, he's just done something very bad...Categorized as:
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![Snail Crossing by Corey R. Tabor]()
Snail Crossing by Corey R. Tabor
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsA determined snail.A plump cabbage.A truly epic journey . . .In a book as cheerful and charming as Snail himself, Corey Tabor tells a winning tale of a slow but steady snail, whose determination and kindness bring him the best reward of all: friendship... -
![Llama Llama Nighty-Night by Anna Dewdney]()
Llama Llama Nighty-Night by Anna Dewdney
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsWhat's the best part of bedtime? Stories with Mama! Before cuddling, Llama Llama must splish and splash in the tub, then put his red pajamas on. Dewdney's catchy rhymes, effortless rhythm, and adorable artwork can now be enjoyed by even younger audiences. Toddlers will love this pair of perfect read-alouds... -
![Time For Bed by Mem Fox]()
Time For Bed by Mem Fox
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsDay is done. Darkness is falling everywhere, and little ones are getting sleepy. This gentle board book, with its rhythmic verse and peaceful, loving illustrations will lull toddlers whether it's bedtime, nap time, or simply time for a snuggle... -
![The Fantastic Flying Journey by Gerald Durrell]()
The Fantastic Flying Journey by Gerald Durrell
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsGerald Durrell, one of the world's leading naturalists, combines his knowledge of wildlife with adventure to produce a fascinating journey through the world of animals. Empowered with the gift of speaking to animals, three children travel the world learning about wildlife. Full-color illustrations... -
![The Puzzled Penguin by Amelia Cobb]()
The Puzzled Penguin by Amelia Cobb
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsZoe Parker has an amazing secret -- she can talk to animals and they can talk back!Newest zoo resident Pip is the cutest penguin chick Zoe has ever seen. But there's something strange about Pip . . -
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![The World's Best Fairy Tales by Belle Becker Sideman, Katriina Viljamaa-Rissanen]()
The World's Best Fairy Tales by Belle Becker Sideman, Katriina Viljamaa-Rissanen
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA collection of stories from many islands, each of which has the special flavour of its country of origin... -
![Kartusch by Stephen Cosgrove]()
Kartusch by Stephen Cosgrove
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAfter countless phone calls and letters from fans, we've brought back these time-honored tales. Sharing life lessons and memorable morals, the Serendipity books are a seasoned favorite with children and parents alike. So, journey to the magical, mystical land of Serendipity with these four cherished editions featuring newly revised text from the author... -
![The Hotel Cat by Esther Averill]()
The Hotel Cat by Esther Averill
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsOne wintry day a lonely stray cat wandered into the Royal Hotel. He chased mice so well that he was given the job of Hotel Cat. Tired of always spending time in the cellar Tom ventured upstairs and met the gentle Mrs. Wilkins, a longtime hotel resident who had the ability to communicate with cats. She encouraged Tom to keep an open mind about the hotel guests... -
![Untitled by Nick Eliopulos]()
Untitled by Nick Eliopulos
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThis trilogy of e-shorts shines a light on one of the most compelling--and dangerous--villains of the NEW YORK TIMES bestselling series.The war is over and Erdas is rebuilding. It seems everyone is celebrating a new age of peace.Everyone except Shane. Shane wants revenge.The young Conqueror is on the hunt, tracking a target who knows his every move before it happens...Categorized as:
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![My Tiny Pet Elephant: A Fun, Playful Book Encouraging the Imagination to Flourish by Jessica Dailey]()
My Tiny Pet Elephant: A Fun, Playful Book Encouraging the Imagination to Flourish by Jessica Dailey
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsLooking for a fun and playful book for a child in your life?If you could choose any animal to be your very own tiny pet, what would you choose? What fun things would you do for the day? Get ready for an adventure! In this magical story your child will discover what it would be like to have their very own tiny pet elephant... -
![Go to School, Little Monster by Helen Ketteman]()
Go to School, Little Monster by Helen Ketteman
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWelcome, Little Monster, to your first day of school. Little Monster is going to school for the very first time. That means he’ll be meeting all the other little monsters, including one who has really big teeth and draws scary pictures... -
![Isadora Moon Goes Camping by Harriet Muncaster]()
Isadora Moon Goes Camping by Harriet Muncaster
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHer mum is a fairy and her dad is a vampire and she is a bit of both. So when they all go camping at the seaside some things might happen that are not quite normal... -
![Here Comes the Tooth Fairy Cat by Deborah Underwood, Claudia Rueda]()
Here Comes the Tooth Fairy Cat by Deborah Underwood, Claudia Rueda
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe star of the New York Times bestselling Here Comes the Easter Cat is back—and this time he's met his match! When Cat loses a tooth, the Tooth Fairy delivers a wholly unwanted sidekick: a mouse. Together, Cat and Mouse are tasked with running a few Tooth Fairy-related errands—a challenge, since Mouse is just as competitive and mischievous and hilariously self-involved as Cat... -
![Otis by Loren Long]()
Otis by Loren Long
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsNew York Times bestselling author/artist Loren Long creates an unforgettable children's classic. Otis is a special tractor. He loves his farmer and he loves to work. And he loves the little calf in the next stall, whom he purrs to sleep with his soft motor. In fact, the two become great friends: they play in the fields, leap hay bales, and play ring-around-the-rosy by Mud Pond... -
![Little Beaver and the Echo by Amy MacDonald]()
Little Beaver and the Echo by Amy MacDonald
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsLittle Beaver s search for a friend he thinks he hears across a pond is perfect for every child who's ever felt lonely."Children old enough to long for friends of their own will nestle right into this appealing story....Ideal for reading aloud at the beginning of the school year of during camp sessions, when there's a little bit of Little Beaver in every kid... -
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![Mae the Panda Fairy (The Baby Animal Rescue Faires #1): A Rainbow Magic Book by Daisy Meadows]()
Mae the Panda Fairy (The Baby Animal Rescue Faires #1): A Rainbow Magic Book by Daisy Meadows
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsJust when you thought the fairies couldn’t get any cuter. . . here come the baby animals!Rachel and Kirsty to the rescue!The girls are spending a week of their summer vacation at the Wild Woods Nature Reserve. They're going to volunteer as junior rangers--which means lots of quality time with all the animals who live there! But Jack Frost has taken the Baby Animal Rescue Fairies' magic key chains... -
![Trafalgar True by Stephen Cosgrove]()
Trafalgar True by Stephen Cosgrove
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSharing life lessons and memorable morals, the Serendipity "TM" books are a seasoned favorite with children and parents alike. So journey to the magical, mystical land of Serendipity "TM" with these four cherished editions featuring newly revised text from the author.In the land of Serendipity, Trafalgar True, a dragon, helps the Kith and Kin learn to cooperate and to share... -
![The Bunyip of Berkeley's Creek by Jenny Wagner]()
The Bunyip of Berkeley's Creek by Jenny Wagner
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe creature from Berkeley's Creek thinks he's a bunyip but no one agrees because bunyips simply don't exist... -
![One Hungry Monster: A Counting Book in Rhyme by Susan Heyboer O'Keefe]()
One Hungry Monster: A Counting Book in Rhyme by Susan Heyboer O'Keefe
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAt bedtime a small boy tries to control ten insatiable monsters demanding food and creating chaos throughout the house... -
![Ella's Night Lights by Lucy Fleming]()
Ella's Night Lights by Lucy Fleming
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFriendship, kindness, and gratitude are all illuminated in a quiet tale of a magical girl with mothlike wings.Nestled in a little nook in an old oak tree is a tiny girl named Ella. Ella loves light, but must be sure to avoid the sun because of her delicate wings... -
![The Goblin Princess by Rebecca Elliott]()
The Goblin Princess by Rebecca Elliott
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsBo grants the goblin princess a wish!Unicorn best friends Bo and Sunny try to cheer up Greta, a bored goblin princess. But Greta wants to do more than just play games - she wants to fly! So Bo grants Greta's wish and gives her magical Goblin Queen Powers...
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