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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... -
![The Ship of Secrets by Geronimo Stilton]()
The Ship of Secrets by Geronimo Stilton
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsFairies, dragons, wizards, and more await Geronimo on every magical Kingdom of Fantasy adventure!I, Geronimo Stilton, was called to the Kingdom of Fantasy for the tenth time! A fairy princess had called me there... -
![The Hour of Magic by Geronimo Stilton, Elisabetta Dami]()
The Hour of Magic by Geronimo Stilton, Elisabetta Dami
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsFairies, dragons, wizards, and more await Geronimo on every magical Kingdom of Fantasy adventure!I, Geronimo Stilton, was amazed to find myself called back to the Kingdom of Fantasy for another adventure. Blossom, Queen of the Fairies, needed my help -- time itself was under threat! Something evil was making the hands of the magical Tick Tock Timepiece spin faster and faster... -
![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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![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 Incredible Book Eating Boy by Oliver Jeffers]()
The Incredible Book Eating Boy by Oliver Jeffers
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsLike many children, Henry loves books. But Henry doesn’t like to read books, he likes to eat them. Big books, picture books, reference books . . . if it has pages, Henry chews them up and swallows (but red ones are his favorite). And the more he eats, the smarter he gets—he’s on his way to being the smartest boy in the world! But one day he feels sick to his stomach... -
![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... -
![The Legend of Spookley the Square Pumpkin™ with CD by Joe Troiano]()
The Legend of Spookley the Square Pumpkin™ with CD by Joe Troiano
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsIt's hip to be square-and that's why The Legend of Spookley has sold more than 100,000 copies so far! And now it comes with a free CD.Spookley was different.He was odd,he was rare.Spookley the pumpkin wasn't round-he was...square!A very unique pumpkin delivers a special message of tolerance and self-acceptance that's just right for Halloween...and every day of the year... -
![Knock Three Times by Cressida Cowell]()
Knock Three Times by Cressida Cowell
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsCressida Cowell, author of How to Train Your Dragon, brings us the next thrilling installment in the internationally bestselling Wizards of Once series! Xar and Wish are heroes with a huge task ahead--confronting the Nuckalavee is not for the faint hearted... -
![Bear Feels Scared by Karma Wilson]()
Bear Feels Scared by Karma Wilson
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsBad weather frightens Bear, but his woodland friends are there to help him in this sweet, reassuring Bear story from bestselling duo Karma Wilson and Jane Chapman!In the deep, dark woodsby the Strawberry Vale,a big bear lumbersdown a small, crooked trail…The sun is setting and it’s getting chilly... -
![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... -
![Harry Potter: A Magical Year -- The Illustrations of Jim Kay by J.K. Rowling]()
Harry Potter: A Magical Year -- The Illustrations of Jim Kay by J.K. Rowling
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA unique and beautiful gift book celebrating the art of Jim Kay -- 366 magical moments from J.K Rowling’s Harry Potter novels, evoked in spellbinding brushstrokes, characterful ink work, and illuminating pencil sketches.This irresistible gift book takes readers on an unforgettable journey through the seasons at Hogwarts...Categorized as:
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![Heksenhommeles by Sibéal Pounder]()
Heksenhommeles by Sibéal Pounder
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsTiga Whicabim loves her new life in the witchy, glitzy, black and white world of Sinkville. Now, suddenly, colour has started seeping back into Ritzy City - first there was a green apple in the middle of the road, and then Miss Heks reappeared in a garish orange dress. Tiga is very suspicious. But Miss Heks is only the tip of a very witchy iceberg... -
![One Monster After Another by Mercer Mayer]()
One Monster After Another by Mercer Mayer
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSally Ann's letter to Lucy Jane goes on a fantastic journey when a "Stamp-Collecting Trollusk" steals it from the mailbox... -
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![When the Sun Rose by Barbara Helen Berger]()
When the Sun Rose by Barbara Helen Berger
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAn imaginative little girl spends a happy day with her playmate, who arrives with a pet lion... -
![The Only Thing Worse Than Witches by Lauren Magaziner]()
The Only Thing Worse Than Witches by Lauren Magaziner
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsRupert Campbell is fascinated by the witches who live nearby. He dreams of broomstick tours and souvenir potions, but the closest he can get to a witchy experience is sitting in class with his awful teacher Mrs. Frabbleknacker, who smells like bellybutton lint and forbids Rupert’s classmates from talking to each other before, during, and after class...Categorized as:
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![Merry Christmas, Strega Nona by Tomie dePaola]()
Merry Christmas, Strega Nona by Tomie dePaola
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsStrega Nona returns with her bumbling assistant, Big Anthony, and Bambolona, the baker’s daughter, in time for the big Christmas Eve feast... -
![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... -
![Lady Pancake & Sir French Toast by Josh Funk]()
Lady Pancake & Sir French Toast by Josh Funk
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratings“A tale of ‘to-go’ food that is good for you! . . . Kearney's illustrations kick butter, with full command of the story's arc.. . . Teachers and students alike will delight in this food fight. Who will be the winner? Readers will be hungry to find out... -
![School's First Day of School by Adam Rex]()
School's First Day of School by Adam Rex
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsIt's the first day of school at Frederick Douglass Elementary and everyone's just a little bit nervous, especially . . . the school... -
![How to Catch a Star by Oliver Jeffers]()
How to Catch a Star by Oliver Jeffers
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsOnce there was a boy, and that boy loved stars very much. So much so that he decided to catch one of his very own. But how? Waiting for them to grow tired from being up in the sky all night doesn't work. Climbing to the top of the tallest tree? No, not tall enough. The boy has a rocket ship . . . but it is made of paper and doesn't fly well at all... -
![Diary of a Fly by Doreen Cronin, Harry Bliss]()
Diary of a Fly by Doreen Cronin, Harry Bliss
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsThis is the diary . . . of a fly.Even though she's little—just like her best friends, Worm and Spider—Fly wants to be a superhero... -
![The Worst Book in the Whole Entire World by Joey Acker]()
The Worst Book in the Whole Entire World by Joey Acker
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsPoor Nameless tries to explain to the reader why this book is simply the WORST book in the whole entire world!Will he succeed in his noble quest? Is he part of the reason this book is the worst Will it have a happy ending or the worst ending everThe Worst Book in the Whole Entire World is a humorous and witty tale for young and seasoned readers... -
![Winnie and Wilbur: The Amazing Pumpkin by Valerie Thomas]()
Winnie and Wilbur: The Amazing Pumpkin by Valerie Thomas
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWinnie and Wilbur love their vegetables. They are regulars at the weekly farmers' market to stock up on their greens, but bringing them back home on a broomstick proves to be rather hazardous. So Winnie decides to grow her own and digs a vegetable patch in her garden. Not having the patience of a true gardener, she uses a little magic to speed up the growing process . . -
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![Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Film) by Frederic P. Miller]()
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Film) by Frederic P. Miller
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsPlease note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire is a 2005 fantasy adventure film, based on J. K. Rowling's novel of the same name. The film is the fourth installment in the Harry Potter film series, although 1492 Pictures decided to leave the series... -
![Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone Literacy Resource Packet by Dave Hockley]()
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone Literacy Resource Packet by Dave Hockley
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![Christmas at Hogwarts by J.K. Rowling, Ziyi Gao]()
Christmas at Hogwarts by J.K. Rowling, Ziyi Gao
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFrom J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, the story of Harry Potter’s first Christmas at Hogwarts, joyfully illustrated in a heartwarming picture book sure to delight readers of all ages!“Christmas was coming. One morning in mid-December, Hogwarts woke to find itself covered in several feet of snow...Categorized as:
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![Heidi Heckelbeck in Disguise by Wanda Coven]()
Heidi Heckelbeck in Disguise by Wanda Coven
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHeidi Heckelbeck is already a witch—so what will she be for Halloween? Find out in this chapter book that’s perfect for beginning readers.It’s Halloween in Brewster, and everyone is excited—except for Heidi Heckelbeck. Heidi hates seeing people dress up as witches, as if they know what life as a witch is truly like... -
![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... -
![Toys Come Home: Being the Early Experiences of an Intelligent Stingray, a Brave Buffalo, and a Brand-New Someone Called Plastic by Emily Jenkins]()
Toys Come Home: Being the Early Experiences of an Intelligent Stingray, a Brave Buffalo, and a Brand-New Someone Called Plastic by Emily Jenkins
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratings"A bit like the great movie Toy Story and a bit like the wonderful Kate DiCamillo book The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane. This is a great family book... -
![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... -
![The Sorcerer's Apprentice by Walt Disney Company]()
The Sorcerer's Apprentice by Walt Disney Company
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsApprenticed to a sorcerer, Mickey Mouse tries to save himself work by making some magic... -
![A Bedtime for Bear by Bonny Becker]()
A Bedtime for Bear by Bonny Becker
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsBear must have absolute quiet when he goes to bed. But the effervescent Mouse, small and grey and bright-eyed, finds it terribly hard to be quiet. 'A Bedtime for Bear' sees the curmudgeonly Bear and his irrepressible friend Mouse return in a third wry adventure that will be familiar to many... -
![Miss Smith's Incredible Storybook by Michael Garland]()
Miss Smith's Incredible Storybook by Michael Garland
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsWhen Zack meets his second-grade teacher, Miss Smith, he can tell right away that her class will be different. However, he has no idea just how different it will be.Zack can't wait for Mrs. Smith to read out loud again from her incredible book. The first story fills the classroom with dueling pirates and the sound of their clashing swords... -
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![Strega Nona: Her Story by Tomie dePaola]()
Strega Nona: Her Story by Tomie dePaola
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsFrom the moment Grandma Concetta sweeps through the door and pronounces her granddaughter a "strega", little Nona's fate is sealed...Categorized as:
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![The Big Cheese by Jory John]()
The Big Cheese by Jory John
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsDon’t miss the seventh picture book in the #1 New York Times bestselling Food Group series from Jory John and Pete Oswald! The Big Cheese is the best at everything, and brags about it, too. When the annual Cheese -cathlon comes around, the Big Cheese is prepared to win, as always... -
![Gossie & Gertie by Olivier Dunrea]()
Gossie & Gertie by Olivier Dunrea
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsGossie and Gertie are best friends. They splash in the rain, play hide-and-seek, and they dive in the pond together. Everywhere Gossie goes, Gertie does too. Or does she? With charming illustrations and gentle text, Olivier Dunrea has created two lovable, sweet characters that will appeal to the youngest listeners... -
![Stick and Stone by Beth Ferry, Tom Lichtenheld]()
Stick and Stone by Beth Ferry, Tom Lichtenheld
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsNew York Times best-selling duo Stick and Stone are STICKing together in this hilarious and heartwarming picture book that proves once and for all why best friends ROCK! From beloved picture book creators Beth Ferry and Tom Lichtenheld, perfect for fans of Kelly DiPucchio and Jory John. When Stick rescues Stone from a prickly situation with a Pinecone, a friendship is born... -
![When Dinosaurs Came with Everything by Elise Broach]()
When Dinosaurs Came with Everything by Elise Broach
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsFrom beloved duo Elise Broach and David Small comes an adorable picture book about a little boy who gets a free dino with purchase!Free gift with purchase: Dinosaurs! Wait—free what?! Just when a little boy thinks he’s going to die of boredom from running errands with his mom, the most remarkable, the most stupendous thing happens... -
![Cloudette by Tom Lichtenheld]()
Cloudette by Tom Lichtenheld
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsSometimes being small can have its advantages. If you're a little cloud like Cloudette, people call you cute nicknames, and you can always find a good spot to watch the fireworks. But what about when you want to do something big, like help a giant garden grow, or make a brook babble?This charming book gets at the heart of what it means to make a difference no matter your size... -
![Sneezy the Snowman by Maureen Wright, Stephen Gilpin]()
Sneezy the Snowman by Maureen Wright, Stephen Gilpin
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsB-R-R-R-R! AH-CHOO! Sneezy the Snowman is cold, cold, cold. To warm up, he drinks cocoa, sits in a hot tub, stands near a warm fire–and melts! But the children know just what to do to build him up again–and make him feel “just right”. Hilarity chills the air with playful mixed-media illustrations by Stephen Gilpin as Sneezy attempts to warm himself with some silly results... -
![Snow Place Like Home by Christina Soontornvat]()
Snow Place Like Home by Christina Soontornvat
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsPrincess Lina has a life any kid would envy. She lives in a massive palace in the clouds. Everyone in her family has the power to control the wind and weather. On a good day, she can even fly! She loves making lemons into lemon ice, riding wind gusts around the sky, and turning her bedroom into a real life snow globe... -
![Witch Switch by Sibéal Pounder]()
Witch Switch by Sibéal Pounder
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsYoung witch Tiga Whicabim is just starting to settle into glitzy Ritzy City when Fran the Fabulous Fairy discovers that Tiga's best friend Peggy has gone missing--leaving behind only a note explaining that she's “AWAY WITH THE FAIRIES” and evil Felicity Bat is now in charge. Soon after, other witches across town start to disappear... -
![Carly the School Fairy by Daisy Meadows]()
Carly the School Fairy by Daisy Meadows
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSchool is in session!Best friends Rachel Walker and Kirsty Tate are about to go head-to-head. Their schools are competing against each other in a big competition! There's going to be a spelling bee and a science fair, followed by a dance party for all the students.But Carly the School Fairy swoops in on high alert--Jack Frost has taken her magic items and is up to no good... -
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![Winnie and Wilbur in Winter by Valerie Thomas]()
Winnie and Wilbur in Winter by Valerie Thomas
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsPaperback. Pub Date: 2012 08 Pages: 33 Language: Chinese in Publisher: Foreign Language Teaching and Research Press Winnie the Witch Magical Picture Book: Winnie winter is the the British illustrator Masters Coach Paul most famous for! British Red House Children's Book Award winning entries! Classic picture book about witches and magic! This winter is really cold! Witch Winnie were frozen... -
![Winnie's New Computer by Valerie Thomas]()
Winnie's New Computer by Valerie Thomas
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWinnie has a new computer, and decides to load all her spells onto it, so that she can perform her magic at the click of the mouse. She'll never need to shout abracadabra again! But when Winnie tries out her new cyber spells she turns Wilbur blue - and forgets to turn him back again - setting off an hilarious chain of events.. -
![Poppleton In Winter by Cynthia Rylant]()
Poppleton In Winter by Cynthia Rylant
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe Poppleton books are designed to delight children while helping them learn to read, and each story is filled with details children will immediately recognize. This book finds Poppleton and his friends in a snowy winter wonderland... -
![Excuse Me . . . Are You a Witch? by Emily Horn]()
Excuse Me . . . Are You a Witch? by Emily Horn
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHerbert doesn't have a home. He doesn't have any friends, and when the weather's bad life is pretty unpleasant. Except for the library -- it's always warm, and there are lots of good books to read. But you can't live at the library!Then, while reading one day, Herbert learns that witches love pets -- especially black cats! Now all Herbert has to do is find a witch . . -
![Molly Twinkletail Runs Away by Daisy Meadows]()
Molly Twinkletail Runs Away by Daisy Meadows
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFrom the mind of Daisy Meadows comes a new fantasy world, with the same great magical voice as Rainbow Magic but brand-new adventures!Best friends Jess and Lily visit Friendship Forest, where animals can talk and magic exists!The girls are excited to go to the Friendship Forest fair, but Grizelda the witch wants to spoil everyone's fun! When her sneaky helpers, the Boggits, trick little Molly... -
![Wizardmatch by Lauren Magaziner]()
Wizardmatch by Lauren Magaziner
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsTwelve-year-old Lennie Mercado loves magic. She practices her invisibility powers all the time (she can now stay invisible for fifteen seconds!), and she dreams of the day that she can visit her grandfather, the Prime Wizard de Pomporromp, at his magical estate.Now Lennie has her chance. Poppop has decided to retire, and his grandchildren are coming from all over to compete in Wizardmatch...
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