Books like 'My Wizard Buddy'
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Legacy by Shannon Messenger
Rated: 4.47 of 5 stars · 39 ratingsIllusions shatter—and Sophie and her friends face impossible choices—in this astonishing eighth book in the New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling Keeper of the Lost Cities series.Sophie Foster wants answers. But after a lifetime of lies, sometimes the truth is the most dangerous discovery. Even the smallest secret comes with terrifying new responsibilities... -
![Dawson Fur Hire by T.S. Joyce]()
Dawson Fur Hire by T.S. Joyce
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsDalton Dawson is reeling on the anniversary of an event that changed his life forever. All he wants to do is hide from his past for a few days, but in walks trouble in the form of a timid human who has his heart thawing for the first time in years. He’s not looking for a mate, but Kate Hawke is a fascinating and complicated woman that his wolf is desperate to figure out... -
![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.. -
![You Can't Fight A Prophecy, Susan: Welcome To Midlife Magic: Book Four by Lauretta Hignett]()
You Can't Fight A Prophecy, Susan: Welcome To Midlife Magic: Book Four by Lauretta Hignett
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA handsome stranger appears on Susan's doorstep, bringing some devastating news. War is coming. It is inevitable.But first, Susan is going to have to fight some battles far closer to home. Bonds will be tested, some will be broken... -
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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 . . -
![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... -
![Broken Dawn by Dianne Duvall]()
Broken Dawn by Dianne Duvall
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsDelve into an exciting new stand-alone novel in New York Times bestselling author Dianne Duvall's "fast-paced and humorous" (Publishers Weekly), "utterly addictive" (RT Book Reviews) Immortal Guardians series.Nick Belanger can't stop thinking about the single mother who lives next door. She's smart. She's funny... -
![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... -
![Color Blind by T. Hammond]()
Color Blind by T. Hammond
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsBlinded and scarred in an accident a year ago, Teresa has finally found love, and a new career with the help of her companion dog, Red. Red appears to be a typical German shepherd, but he shares a mental communication link with his owner that is anything but ordinary. He’s articulate, sassy and opinionated - he’s also scary-smart, and has a talent for tracking... -
![The Grisly Grizzlies: Maximus by Kim Fox]()
The Grisly Grizzlies: Maximus by Kim Fox
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsKennedy vowed never to return to Redemption Creek. At least not while Maximus is still there. He abandoned her when she needed him the most and it would take the threat of death to bring her back. Unfortunately for her, that’s exactly what she’s facing. The alpha of The Grisly Grizzlies is a hell of a fighter. In fact, he’s been beating himself up for years... -
![Мастер ветров и закатов by Max Frei]()
Мастер ветров и закатов by Max Frei
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsСамый популярный автор начала ХХI века Макс Фрай дарит своим поклонникам новую серию книг! Таким образом, МАСТЕР ВЕТРОВ И ЗАКАТОВ - первая книга новой серии Макса Фрая "Сновидения ЕХО", которая раскроет ранее неизвестные стороны жизни сэра Макса из Тайного Сыска города Ехо... -
![When a Tigon Weds by Eve Langlais]()
When a Tigon Weds by Eve Langlais
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratings‘Till death do us part… Dean’s a tigon shifter who’s found himself accidentally married to Natasha, a mob princess. Ever tangled with a (literal) mob of Russian Siberian tiger shifters? It’s a great idea if you’ve ever dreamed of being fitted for cement shoes, but not exactly Dean’s style. Dean always knew his not-so-innocent wife would one day return and it’s been nothing but explosions since... -
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![The Royal Treatment by Lindsey Leavitt]()
The Royal Treatment by Lindsey Leavitt
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsWhat girl wouldn't swoon over the outrageous perks in Desi's life as a princess substitute? Desi gets to hang out with crush-worthy Prince Karl, and the Faade agency has taken a special interest in her magical abilities. But between sub training, starting the eighth grade, "and "dealing with the cute-but-bossy new boy Reed, ""she's beginning to feel like she's in over her head...Categorized as:
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![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...Categorized as:
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![The Seductive Impostor by Janet Chapman]()
The Seductive Impostor by Janet Chapman
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsThe first in a dazzling duo of romances featuring two sisters from the ruggedly beautiful Maine coast...and the men who sweep them away. Rachel Foster wishes Sub Rosa -- the seaside mansion she helped her father build and the scene of a terrible tragedy -- would crumble into the sea. But Keenan Oakes, Sub Rosa's new owner, is moving in and stirring up the dark secrets of the cliff-perched manor. -
![Chasing His Squirrel by Golden Angel]()
Chasing His Squirrel by Golden Angel
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhen Brady Bunson first meets Jesse O'Neal, she's sick and dying from one of the illnesses that have ravaged the small shifter population. As a shifter squirrel with a tiger ancestor way back in her family line, Jesse is actually an ideal candidate for Dr. Montgomery's work... all the pain the Bunson family has gone through will finally save a life instead of ruining one... -
![River Wolf by Heather Long]()
River Wolf by Heather Long
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsBrett Dalton, Alpha of Hudson River, isolated himself from his pack mates after one betrayed him. The once, easygoing Alpha has become taciturn, remote and unforgiving. His pack worries for him, but they too have suffered a devastating blow... -
![Roll for Initiative by Jaime Formato]()
Roll for Initiative by Jaime Formato
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsPerfect for fans of Dungeons & Dragons, Raina Telgemeier, and Jessica Kim, a heartfelt coming-of-age middle grade novel about finding your voice and believing in your best geeky self.Riley Henderson has never taken a bus to school in her entire life. Or made an afterschool snack, or finished her homework on her own, or—ewww—done her own laundry. That’s what her older brother Devin was for... -
![Alexander by Kim Fox]()
Alexander by Kim Fox
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsPolar bear shifter, Alexander Vega, is the last Vega brother who anyone thought would take on a mate. He’s surly, gruff, grumpy and just plain rude. And that’s on a good day. He hates women and doesn’t want them anywhere near the Vega Ranch. But his bear has other plans… BBW news reporter, Elena King, has come to the Vega Ranch to visit her sister Ava... -
![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... -
![The Secrets of Clover Castle by Holly Martin]()
The Secrets of Clover Castle by Holly Martin
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsPreviously published as Fairytale BeginningsHopeless romantic Milly Rose has had her fair share of heartbreak. Obsessed with all things Disney, she refuses to give up on finding her Prince Charming – he’s out there somewhere, isn’t he?When Milly is given a job to investigate the origins of a historical building in the village of Clover's Rest, she’s not sure what to expect... -
![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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![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... -
![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... -
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![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... -
![The Wishmakers by Tyler Whitesides, Jessica Warrick]()
The Wishmakers by Tyler Whitesides, Jessica Warrick
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratings“Looking for a fantastically fast-paced and funny read? Your wish is granted!” —Chris Grabenstein, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library Twelve-year-old Ace’s life is about to change in the most unexpected and magical ways—all because of a peanut butter jar.When he opens it, he inadvertently releases a genie named Ridge... -
![The Unready Queen by William Ritter]()
The Unready Queen by William Ritter
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHuman and goblin brothers Cole and Tinn are finding their way back to normal after their journey to the heart of the Oddmire. Normal, unfortunately, wants nothing to do with them. Fable, the daughter of the Queen of the Deep Dark, has her first true friends in the brothers... -
![Seeker by Kim Chance]()
Seeker by Kim Chance
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsLainey’s normal, bookworm life no longer exists. With her family murdered by the Master, she joins forces with a group of Supernatural rebels. But as she struggles to cope with her new role as Keeper and the uncontrollable power it gives her, Lainey realizes that magic does indeed leave a mark—but it’s not always physical. Ty isn’t one of the good guys... -
![Bearing Your Soul by Zoe Chant]()
Bearing Your Soul by Zoe Chant
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA shy BBW who’s been burned by love + a sexy veteran bear shifter + a family code of silence = one sizzling hot romance that defies all odds! Curvy receptionist Teagan Jones tells herself she’s happy with her life. Sure, her boss is a little sleazy, but it’s nothing she can’t handle. And sure, her last relationship was a disaster, but she’s just fine with being single... -
![Witch Wars by Sibéal Pounder]()
Witch Wars by Sibéal Pounder
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWhen Fran the Fabulous Fairy turns up in Tiga Whicabim's shed to tell her she's a witch, Tiga doesn't believe her. Or at least not until Fran points out that TIGA WHICABIM is actually an anagram of I AM A BIG WITCH . . . and takes Tiga through the drainpipes to compete in a challenge to crown the next Top Witch of Ritzy City... -
![Horten's Incredible Illusions: Magic, Mystery & Another Very Strange Adventure by Lissa Evans]()
Horten's Incredible Illusions: Magic, Mystery & Another Very Strange Adventure by Lissa Evans
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsStuart Horten (ten, but looks younger) is now the owner of a magician's workshop - except that without his Great-Uncle's Last Will and Testament, he can't actually prove it.Which is a problem, since someone else wants it as well; someone who has a lot of money...Categorized as:
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![The Night I Followed the Dog by Nina Laden]()
The Night I Followed the Dog by Nina Laden
Rated: 4.09 of 5 stars · 11 ratings“Making an auspicious entry into children’s books, Laden provides a stylish, droll answer to the riddle of what dogs do while their owners sleep.” —Publishers Weekly“I have a dog. Nothing exotic or special, just an ordinary dog.” Or so this little boy thinks—until one morning, when he opens the door a little early and sees his dog jump out of a limousine... -
![A Farewell to Charms by Lindsey Leavitt]()
A Farewell to Charms by Lindsey Leavitt
Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsDesi Bascomb is a princess substitute prodigy--she's the fastest employee ever to advance to level three in the Facade Agency, and the youngest to ever be a full-time sub... -
![June 29, 1999 by David Wiesner]()
June 29, 1999 by David Wiesner
Rated: 4.07 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThe lively imagination of Caldecott medalist David Wiesner forecasts astounding goings-on for a Tuesday in the not too distant future -- an occurrence of gigantic vegetal proportions... -
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![Zorgamazoo by Robert Paul Weston]()
Zorgamazoo by Robert Paul Weston
Rated: 4.07 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsZorgamazoo is the story of an adventurous girl; a mysterious creature; a bizarre lottery; a secret map; an alien world; some outrageous kidnappings; and a sport that brings together the finer points of cricket, swimming and chess. It also has lobotomies. In short, it's about saving the universe from boredom. And it rhymes—all 280 pages worth... -
![Fly High, Fly Guy! by Tedd Arnold]()
Fly High, Fly Guy! by Tedd Arnold
Rated: 4.07 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThe fifth book in an award-winning, easy-to-read series about a boy and his pet fly, each book in the series has a fun foil cover!Mom and Dad won't let Fly Guy go along on the family road trip. They're afraid he'll get lost. But when Dad accidentally shuts him in the trunk, Fly Guy goes along for the ride!First, Fly Guy gets lost at the picnic site--but he shows up in the garbage can... -
![Arnie, the Doughnut by Laurie Keller]()
Arnie, the Doughnut by Laurie Keller
Rated: 4.07 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsLaurie Keller, creator of the wonderful picture books The Scrambled States of America and Open Wide: Tooth School Inside, cooks up a rather silly story about a doughnut who narrowly escapes his doughnut fate. Arnie is proud to be chocolate-covered, with bright-colored candy sprinkles. His first day on the planet is a big one... -
![Let's Do Nothing! by Tony Fucile]()
Let's Do Nothing! by Tony Fucile
Rated: 4.07 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsDon't move! A master of animation explores the elusive art of doing nothing in this comical tale of two very active imaginations.Frankie and Sal have already played every sport and board game invented, baked and eaten batches of cookies, and painted a zillion pictures... -
![Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Ultimate Guide by Mary-Jane Knight]()
Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Ultimate Guide by Mary-Jane Knight
Rated: 4.04 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsIt's the handbook no half-blood should be without: a fully illustrated, in-depth guide to gods, monsters, and all things Percy. This novelty companion to the best-selling series comes complete with trading cards, full-color diagrams, and maps, all packaged in a handy, "manual-size" POB with a crisp, magnetic flap enclosure... -
![The Parent Agency by David Baddiel]()
The Parent Agency by David Baddiel
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsA boy travels to an alternate world where kids get to choose their own parents in this zany, internationally bestselling adventure, which combines the be-careful-what-you-wish-for humor of The Chocolate Touch with the classic appeal of Roald Dahl.Barry Bennett is sick of his parents. They’re boring, they’re too strict, and it’s their fault his name is Barry...
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