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Hurry Up, Franklin by Paulette Bourgeois
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsIn this Franklin Classic Storybook, Franklin sets off to Bear's house for a birthday party, but it's far from a straightforward journey. Like most preschoolers, Franklin is a dawdler, slow even for a turtle. The trip becomes an opportunity to play leapfrog with Rabbit, slip and slide in the mud with Otter, and maybe even play hide-and-seek with Fox... -
![Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Caroline Laidlaw, Roald Dahl]()
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Caroline Laidlaw, Roald Dahl
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 16 ratings...Categorized as:
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![Pete the Cat and His Four Groovy Buttons [with Read-Along CD] by Eric Litwin]()
Pete the Cat and His Four Groovy Buttons [with Read-Along CD] by Eric Litwin
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsPete the Cat loves the four buttons on his shirt. As they pop off, he learns how to count backwards to zero. The lyrics he sings about his wardrobe woes were left in English to match the song that can be downloaded from the publisher's website... -
![The Wonky Donkey by Craig Smith]()
The Wonky Donkey by Craig Smith
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsIn this cumulative song, each page tells us something new about the donkey until we end up with a spunky, hanky-panky cranky stinky dinky lanky honky-tonky winky wonky... -
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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.. -
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![Just a Bully by Gina Mayer]()
Just a Bully by Gina Mayer
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsWhen a big bully starts to pick on Little Sister, Little Critter decides he better stick up for her. The bully then focuses his attention on Little Critter, but with a little help from Little Sister, Little Critter finally learns to stand up to the bully... -
![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... -
![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... -
![Falling for the CEO by Layla Hagen]()
Falling for the CEO by Layla Hagen
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsBillionaire s ingle d ad seeking sexy next-door neighbor to be his Happily Ever After.Being the CEO of a thriving billion-dollar company has its challenges. We're talking hard work, long hours, and tough decisions. But if you compare it to being a father, running a company is a piece of cake.Raising an infant alone is tough... -
![Die Känguru-Apokryphen by Marc-Uwe Kling]()
Die Känguru-Apokryphen by Marc-Uwe Kling
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsSensation, Sensation: Archäologen haben in einem Geheimfach in Marc-Uwes Schreibtisch neue Geschichten vom Känguru und seinem Kleinkünstler gefunden! Dies ist nicht die Fortsetzung der Fortsetzung der Fortsetzung der Känguru-Chroniken. Triologie bleibt Triologie. Aber ein anständiger Kleinkünstler hat natürlich eine Zugabe vorbereitet... -
![Heal with You by Nicky James]()
Heal with You by Nicky James
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSix couples. One conference. You’ve taken their journeys. Fought the hard road along with them, but where are our couples at today? Dr. Kelby and her associate Dr. Mann have organized a conference in faraway Alberta to discuss their research of life-crippling phobias... -
![The Body on the Barstool by Lolli Powell]()
The Body on the Barstool by Lolli Powell
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratings2016 WISHING SHELF INDEPENDENT BOOK AWARDS BRONZE WINNER!New Yorker Erica "Ricki" Fontaine's n'er-do-well uncle has dropped dead and left her a dive bar in a small Ohio River town. With a lousy apartment, less-than-promising job prospects, and even worse romantic ones, the inheritance comes at just the right time. Ricki packs up her cat and heads for the Buckeye State... -
![Meerkats and Murder by Leslie Langtry]()
Meerkats and Murder by Leslie Langtry
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsJust as Merry Wrath’s former career as a CIA agent seems to be fading into a distant memory, the agent turned Girl Scout troop leader discovers that her beloved little suburban ranch house may not be what it seems. When a masked gunman breaks in to demand the return of "Nye," she fears that she may not have been the first spy to live there... -
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![Make Believe Murder by Leslie Langtry]()
Make Believe Murder by Leslie Langtry
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFrom USA Today bestselling author Leslie Langtry comes a former CIA agent turned Girl Scout troop leader and a laugh-out-loud mystery! Merry Wrath’s summer plans didn’t originally include an unexpected visit from her old friend, Hilly—a quirky CIA assassin who’s been forced by HR to take her first vacation in…forever... -
![Maltese Vulture Murder by Leslie Langtry]()
Maltese Vulture Murder by Leslie Langtry
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFrom USA Today bestselling author Leslie Langtry comes the latest laugh-out-loud mystery about big trouble in a small town...What's better than one King Vulture? Two, of course!Merry Wrath, former CIA turned Girls Scout troop leader, is over the moon when her wacky taxidermist sisters-in-law present her with a stuffed King Vulture named Nellie Lou... -
![A Ruckus in the Garden: The Adventures of Pettson and Findus by Sven Nordqvist]()
A Ruckus in the Garden: The Adventures of Pettson and Findus by Sven Nordqvist
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsPettson and Findus are back in this uproarious tale about gardening! When Pettson announces that it’s time to plant seeds in the garden, Findus, his cat, plants a meatball. The hilarity continues as each night their hard work is undone by hungry chickens, then a rogue pig. When cows set up shop, Pettson and Findus must hatch a plan to protect their garden and Findus’s meatballs... -
![I Just Forgot by Mercer Mayer]()
I Just Forgot by Mercer Mayer
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsMercer Mayer's Little Critter is having a very forgetful day in this classic, funny, and heartwarming book. Whether he's forgetting his lunchbox, forgetting to put on his rain boots, or forgetting to turn off the water, both parents and children alike will relate to this beloved story... -
![To Love A Stallion by Deborah Fletcher Mello]()
To Love A Stallion by Deborah Fletcher Mello
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsPleasure before business... John Stallion may be a ruthless CEO who thinks he can buy her family's Texas ranch, but Dallas businesswoman Marah Briscoe intends to put her considerable charm and savvy into breaking his iron grip on the proposed deal... -
![Musket Ball Murder by Leslie Langtry]()
Musket Ball Murder by Leslie Langtry
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFrom USA Today bestselling author Leslie Langtry comes a Civil War reenactment, a missing body, and one ex-CIA agent turned Girl Scout Troop leader with hilarious results! Merry Wrath has a problem. Her Girl Scout Troop co-leader has signed them up to participate in a Civil War reenactment based on the little-known Battle of Idiot Creek... -
![David Goes to School by David Shannon]()
David Goes to School by David Shannon
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsNo, David!David's teacher has her hands full. From running in the halls to chewing gum in class, David's high-energy antics fill each school day with trouble—and are sure to bring a smile to even the best-behaved reader... -
![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... -
![The Dinosaur That Pooped a Planet! by Tom Fletcher, Dougie Poynter]()
The Dinosaur That Pooped a Planet! by Tom Fletcher, Dougie Poynter
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsFrom Tom Fletcher and Dougie Poynter of McFly comes a supersonic space adventure filled with planets, poop, and pandemonium!One boy, one space rocket, one very hungry dinosaur: the ingredients for an explosive space adventure of epic poop-portions! But when Danny realizes he’s forgotten Dino’s lunch box, the very hungry dinosaur eats everything in sight, including their only way home: the... -
![Arthur Babysits by Marc Brown]()
Arthur Babysits by Marc Brown
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsD.W. volunteers Arthur to babysit the terrible Tibble twins, notorious for their mischief. The situation gets out of control, but Arthur comes up with a great idea to get the twins to behave. Text copyright 2004 Lectorum Publications, Inc... -
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![Inside, Outside, Upside Down by Stan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain]()
Inside, Outside, Upside Down by Stan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 24 ratings"Mama! Mama! I went to town. Inside, outside, upside down!" Toddlers and young children will immediately identify with the small bear who crawls inside a box in 'Inside Outside Upside Down'. His epic adventure is created from a vocabulary of only 23 easy words, which combined with the simple art and rhyming text make this a perfect choice for teaching spatial concepts...Categorized as:
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![CSI: Cat Sleuth Investigation by Chris Abernathy]()
CSI: Cat Sleuth Investigation by Chris Abernathy
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA cat who thinks he's a detective. A group of amateur female sleuths in a quiet beach town. A dead man. It's a recipe for fun - unless you're the local police chief. There are worse ways to go than sitting on a beach chair in Paradise Cove with a refreshing drink in your hand... -
![Nero Corleone: A Cat's Story by Elke Heidenreich]()
Nero Corleone: A Cat's Story by Elke Heidenreich
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsNero Corleone isn't your average cat. He's much worse. On a farm somewhere in Italy, a black kitten named Nero reigns supreme. There's not one animal on the farm that doesn't do exactly as Nero orders, even the dog. Then one day, Nero visits the house on the nearby hill, where a young German couple is vacationing, and there he has his first taste of the good life... -
![Herman and Rosie by Gus Gordon]()
Herman and Rosie by Gus Gordon
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsSet in New York, this gorgeous picture book by Gus Gordon is a story about friendship, life in the big city, and following your dreams. This is a tale about a big city. It's a tale of hotdogs and music and the summertime subway breeze. It's a tale of singing on rooftops and toffees that stick to your teeth. But most of all, it's the tale of Herman and Rosie. 'Quirky, soulful and alive . . -
![Cat Got Your Cash by Julie Chase]()
Cat Got Your Cash by Julie Chase
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWith a killer prowling New Orleans’ Garden District, pet boutique owner Lucy Marie Crocker must protect two endangered Siamese before another cat-astrophe strikes Lacy Marie Crocker’s whimsical pet couture has gained a following in New Orleans’ cozy Garden District, and word of mouth has traveled all the way to her favorite fashion designer, Annie Lane... -
![Mr. S: A First Day of School Book by Monica Arnaldo]()
Mr. S: A First Day of School Book by Monica Arnaldo
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsPrepare for plenty of giggles as a kindergarten class arrives for their first day of school, but can't find their teacher—only a delicious-looking sandwich and the words "Mr. S" scribbled on the chalkboard. Chaos ensues as the kids argue whether or not the sandwich must be their teacher... -
![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... -
![Guess Again! by Mac Barnett, Adam Rex]()
Guess Again! by Mac Barnett, Adam Rex
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsHere is a book that will keep you guessing again and again and.. -
![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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![Clementine, Friend of the Week by Sara Pennypacker]()
Clementine, Friend of the Week by Sara Pennypacker
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsThis New York Times bestselling chapter book series has been keeping readers engaged and laughing for more than a decade with over one million copies sold! Clementine has been picked for Friend of the Week, which means she gets to be line leader, collect the milk money, and feed the fish... -
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![Edwina, The Dinosaur Who Didn't Know She Was Extinct by Mo Willems]()
Edwina, The Dinosaur Who Didn't Know She Was Extinct by Mo Willems
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsWhat happens when a dinosaur doesn't know she's extinct? Find out in this comical cartoon-style picture book. Everyone loves Edwina, the dinosaur who plays with the children and helps little old ladies across the road. Well, everyone except class know-it-all Reginald Von Hoobie-Doobie, who wants to prove that dinosaurs are extinct... -
![Sheep in a Jeep by Nancy E. Shaw]()
Sheep in a Jeep by Nancy E. Shaw
Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsA flock of hapless sheep drive through the country in this rhyming picture book... -
![Littered with Trouble by Eryn Scott]()
Littered with Trouble by Eryn Scott
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsLouisa Henry has had the worst year. She never imagined she would be a widow before the age of forty. To cope with the sudden loss of her husband, Lou moves across the country to live near her best friend in a town as cute as a button. Even though it means quitting her fancy New York editor job, she now owns the bookstore of her dreams. Well, almost... -
![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... -
![The Case of the Missing Carrot Cake by Robin Newman]()
The Case of the Missing Carrot Cake by Robin Newman
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhen food goes missing on Ed's farm, Detectives Wilcox and Griswold do what it takes to track down the thieves. In this case, Miss Rabbit's carrot cake has disappeared. Has it been stolen? Or eaten? Or both? Who dunnit?"Readers ready for chapter books will solve the crime and then be surprised by the twist at the end...Categorized as:
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![The Lost Cats and Lonely Hearts Club by Nic Tatano]()
The Lost Cats and Lonely Hearts Club by Nic Tatano
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSwapping Prada for purrs…While covering a story, feisty network reporter Madison Shaw gets more than she bargained for when she rescues a box of orphaned kittens... -
![Unleash My Heart: A Cupid's Bow Novella by Melissa Storm, Mallory Rock]()
Unleash My Heart: A Cupid's Bow Novella by Melissa Storm, Mallory Rock
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMaybe Charlie Rockwell should have thought a little harder before adopting the large, out-of-control rescue dog she saw featured on the local news—but, then again, her life has always been best with no waiting, no attachments, nobody to hold her back... -
![Starla Jean: Which Came First: The Chicken or the Friendship? by Elana K. Arnold]()
Starla Jean: Which Came First: The Chicken or the Friendship? by Elana K. Arnold
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsPrintz Honor winner and National Book Award Finalist Elana K. Arnold makes her chapter book debut with this charming story of a girl and her chicken, irresistibly illustrated by A. N. Kang.Introducing Starla Jean!She's full of moxie, clever as a fox, and obsessed with catching a chicken she finds at the park... -
![Agatha May and the Anglerfish by Nora Morrison, Jessie Ann Foley]()
Agatha May and the Anglerfish by Nora Morrison, Jessie Ann Foley
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA funny, fish-filled story about the joys of learning, and the rewards that come with staying true to who you areAgatha May just can’t understand why her classmates aren’t as crazy as she is about the hideous humpback anglerfish... -
![Guinea Dog 3 by Patrick Jennings]()
Guinea Dog 3 by Patrick Jennings
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsNo one could love camping more than Rufus.He and his best friend, Murphy, and their families and pets, including Fido, Rufus's famous guinea pig that acts like a dog, are planning to camp by a beautiful lake and relax and have fun. Then his mom announces that, without telling him, she has invited two kids who drive him totally crazy. Lurena brags that she is an expert on all things guinea pig... -
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![The Lamb Who Came for Dinner by Steve Smallman]()
The Lamb Who Came for Dinner by Steve Smallman
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWolf is really hungry for his favorite meal--lamb stew! To his great luck, a cold, shivering lamb knocks on his door looking for shelter from the winter storm outside. So begins a funny tale of friendship with a wonderful twist at the end... -
![Ring In A Teacup (The Best Of Betty Neels) by Betty Neels]()
Ring In A Teacup (The Best Of Betty Neels) by Betty Neels
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsBetty Neels: - She is a USA Today bestselling author. - Her series novels consistently rank #1 in their month, averaging 16 percentage points above other titles. - The Best of Betty Neels titles have performed very well to date, with several achieving close to 60% NSR. - Since 1996 Betty published 21 consecutive #1 Harlequin Romance titles, including the most recent, A Good Wife (7/03)... -
![Beastly Tales from Here and There by Vikram Seth]()
Beastly Tales from Here and There by Vikram Seth
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsTen witty and enchanting animal fables in verse which, like a modern Aesop's Fables, can be enjoyed by young and old... -
![Like Bug Juice on a Burger by Julie Sternberg]()
Like Bug Juice on a Burger by Julie Sternberg
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsI hate camp. I just hate it. I wish I didn’t. But I do. Being here is worse than bug juice on a burger. Or homework on Thanksgiving. Or water seeping into my shoes. In this sequel to the critically acclaimed Like Pickle Juice on a Cookie, Eleanor is off to summer camp... -
![The Butterfly Club by Jacqueline Wilson]()
The Butterfly Club by Jacqueline Wilson
Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars · 12 ratings"We're triplets. Surprise! Everyone thinks I'm the little sister. It's very annoying."Phil, Maddie and Tina are triplets, but Tina has always been the little one. Luckily, Phil and Maddie always protect Tina - they make the best team.But, when they join super-strict Miss Lovejoy's class, they're split up.And Tina has to fend for herself for the first time... -
![It's Halloween, I'm Turning Green by Dan Gutman, Jim Paillot]()
It's Halloween, I'm Turning Green by Dan Gutman, Jim Paillot
Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsIn this Weird School Special, It’s Halloween, I’m Turning Green!, A.J. and the gang from the My Weird School series are ready for one of their favorite holidays! It’s Halloween, and you know what that means! Candy! Costumes! More candy! What would happen if a kid ate a million hundred pounds of chocolate in one night? One thing’s for sure—when A.J...
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