Books like 'Otis and the Tornado'
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The Battle for Crystal Castle (Geronimo Stilton and the Kingdom of Fantasy #13) by Geronimo Stilton
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFairies, dragons, wizards, and more await Geronimo on every magical Kingdom of Fantasy adventure! I, Geronimo Stilton, was surprised to be pulled back into the Kingdom of fantasy!The Harmony Stone had been stolen from the Crystal Castle. Without it the entire empire was at it's weakest. The Invisible Army was sure to launch an attack...Categorized as:
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![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... -
![Raids and Rescues by Bryan Chick]()
Raids and Rescues by Bryan Chick
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe fifth book in the fast-paced and imaginative series about four adventurous friends and the secret world hidden in their local zoo. Ella, Noah, Richie, and Megan are in trouble—and so is the Secret Zoo! A captivating series for tween readers praised as "action packed and breathless" by Publishers Weekly, and "a fast-paced mix of mystery and fantasy" by School Library Journal... -
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![Giraffes Can't Dance by Giles Andreae]()
Giraffes Can't Dance by Giles Andreae
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 38 ratingsGerald the giraffe longs to dance, but his legs are too skinny and his neck is too long. At the Jungle Dance, the warthogs waltz, the chimps cha-cha, and the lions tango. "Giraffes can't dance," they all jeer when it's Gerald's turn to prance. But with some sound advice from a wise cricket, Gerald starts swaying to his own sweet tune...Categorized as:
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![Curious George Flies a Kite by Margret Rey]()
Curious George Flies a Kite by Margret Rey
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsIn this Curious George classic tale, everyone's favorite monkey goes on a wild adventure that includes cute bunnies, fishing, cake, a powerful kite, a helicopter, and whole lot of playful fun and mischief right in his own neighborhood...Categorized as:
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![Diary of a Spider by Doreen Cronin, Harry Bliss]()
Diary of a Spider by Doreen Cronin, Harry Bliss
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsThis is the diary... of a spider. But don't be worried – he's more scared of you and your gigantic shoe! Actually, he's a lot like you. He goes to gym class and has Grandparents' Day at school. But he also spins sticky webs, scales walls, and takes wind–catching lessons...Categorized as:
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![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... -
![Thea Stilton and the Great Tulip Heist by Thea Stilton]()
Thea Stilton and the Great Tulip Heist by Thea Stilton
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsJoin Thea Stilton and the Thea Sisters on an adventure packed with mystery and friendship!While Violet is taking an art class in the Netherlands, her friend's father mysteriously disappears! The missing mouse is a renowned botanist -- and his disappearance is linked to the rare black tulip. The Thea Sisters are eager to help find him... -
![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... -
![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...Categorized as:
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![The Super Chef Contest by Geronimo Stilton]()
The Super Chef Contest by Geronimo Stilton
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsEach Geronimo Stilton book is fast-paced, with lively full-color art and a unique format kids 7-10 will love.My cousin Trap was entering the Super Chef Contest, which determines the best cook on Mouse Island -- and he was bringing me along as an assistant! Slimy Swiss cheese, I don't know the first thing about cooking fancy dishes . . . and I didn't think Trap did, either... -
![The Snatchabook by Helen Docherty]()
The Snatchabook by Helen Docherty
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsWhere have all the bedtime stories gone?One dark, dark night in Burrow Down, a rabbit named Eliza Brown found a book and settled down...when a Snatchabook flew into town.It's bedtime in the woods of Burrow Down, and all the animals are ready for their bedtime story. But books are mysteriously disappearing. Eliza Brown decides to stay awake and catch the book thief... -
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![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... -
![George and Martha: The Complete Stories of Two Best Friends Collector's Edition by James Marshall]()
George and Martha: The Complete Stories of Two Best Friends Collector's Edition by James Marshall
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsLike all best friends, George and Martha do everything together—go to the movies, play at the beach, and just hang around not doing much of anything... -
![The Silver Swamp: A Branches Book by Katrina Charman]()
The Silver Swamp: A Branches Book by Katrina Charman
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsTag and Skyla must rescue Blaze, in this action-packed fantasy adventure series!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... -
![The Ice Diamond by Paula Harrison]()
The Ice Diamond by Paula Harrison
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThese are no ordinary princesses--they're Rescue Princesses! Princess Maya is delighted to welcome the Rescue Princesses to the Kingdom of Lepari. It's a beautiful land, where the King has sworn to protect the rare snow leopards that live in the mountains. Maya and her new friends are devastated to learn of a plot to harm the animals... -
![Uki and the Outcasts by Kieran Larwood]()
Uki and the Outcasts by Kieran Larwood
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratings'EXCELLENT,' says the bard. 'It's probably a good idea for you to know about him.' 'Wait . . . him? Who's him?' said Rue. 'Uki,' says the bard. 'Uki Patchwork. The Magpie Demon. Uki of the Two Furs.' From the Ice Wastes beyond the Cinder Wall emerges an unlikely hero...Categorized as:
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![Thea Stilton and the Frozen Fiasco by Thea Stilton, Emily Clement]()
Thea Stilton and the Frozen Fiasco by Thea Stilton, Emily Clement
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsOne of the Thea Sisters' favorite authors, a famouse mystery writer, has disappeared! To find him, the five mice travel to his native Iceland. Together they traverse the stunning landscape and reconstruct the plot of the author's latest novel...Categorized as:
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![Jamberry by Bruce Degen]()
Jamberry by Bruce Degen
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsThis bestselling classic features a berry-loving boy and an endearing rhyme-spouting bear. The fun wordplay and bright paintings with lots of details for young readers to explore make Jamberry a perennial favorite.A small boy and a big friendly bear embark on a berry-picking extravaganza, looking for blueberries, blackberries, and strawberries...Categorized as:
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![Geronimo Stilton #60: The Treasure of Easter Island by Geronimo Stilton]()
Geronimo Stilton #60: The Treasure of Easter Island by Geronimo Stilton
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHoley cheese—my sister, Thea, was in danger! She had traveled to Easter Island in search of a secret treasure, and now she needed my help. There was no time to lose! My friends and I hopped on a plane to begin our search, aided by a map and a mysterious riddle. What an exciting adventure!Each Geronimo Stilton book is fast-paced, with lively full-color art and a unique format kids 7–10 will love... -
![Tales of the Fallen Beasts (Spirit Animals: Special Edition) by Brandon Mull]()
Tales of the Fallen Beasts (Spirit Animals: Special Edition) by Brandon Mull
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsAll across the world, legends are appearing. Great Beasts -- once the most powerful beings in Erdas -- are being summoned as spirit animals. Bonded to special kids, they unite the human and animal worlds. But a mysterious stranger is hunting these legends, just as they are reborn, and he's crushing anyone who stands in his way... -
![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... -
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![It Fell from the Sky by Terry Fan, Eric Fan]()
It Fell from the Sky by Terry Fan, Eric Fan
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsFrom the creators of the critically acclaimed The Night Gardener and Ocean Meets Sky comes a whimsical and elegantly illustrated picture book about community, art, the importance of giving back—and the wonder that fell from the sky.It fell from the sky on a Thursday. None of the insects know where it came from, or what it is. Some say it’s an egg. Others, a gumdrop... -
![Be Quiet! by Ryan T. Higgins]()
Be Quiet! by Ryan T. Higgins
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsAll Rupert the mouse wants is to star in a beautiful, wordless picturebook. One that's visually stimulating! With scenic pictures! And style! He has plenty of ideas about what makes a great book, but his friends just WON'T. STOP. TALKING.Children and adults alike will chuckle at this comedic take on bookmaking from acclaimed author-illustrator Ryan T. Higgins...Categorized as:
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![Bear Came Along by Richard T. Morris]()
Bear Came Along by Richard T. Morris
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsA cheerful and action-packed adventure about the importance of friendship and community from a successful author and illustrator duo!Once there was a river flowing through a forest. The river didn't know it was capable of adventures until a big bear came along. But adventures aren't any fun by yourself, and so enters Froggy, Turtles, Beaver, Racoons, and Duck...Categorized as:
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![Wolf in the Snow by Matthew Cordell]()
Wolf in the Snow by Matthew Cordell
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsWinner of the 2018 Caldecott MedalA girl is lost in a snowstorm. A wolf cub is lost, too. How will they find their way home?Paintings rich with feeling tell this satisfying story of friendship and trust. Wolf in the Snow is a book set on a wintry night that will spark imaginations and warm hearts, from Matthew Cordell, author of Trouble Gum and Another Brother... -
![The Grouchy Ladybug by Eric Carle]()
The Grouchy Ladybug by Eric Carle
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsFrom Eric Carle, New York Times bestselling author of The Very Hungry Caterpillar and From Head to Toe, comes the classic story of one very grouchy ladybug. Eric Carle's bright artwork and signature style will charm both ardent fans and new readers alike...Categorized as:
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![School Days According to Humphrey by Betty G. Birney, William Dufris]()
School Days According to Humphrey by Betty G. Birney, William Dufris
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsUnabridged, 4 CDs, 4 hours Read by William Dufris It's a new school year for everyone's favorite classroom... -
![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 Snow Jewel by Paula Harrison]()
The Snow Jewel by Paula Harrison
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThese are no ordinary princesses-they're Rescue Princesses!Northernland is the snowiest kingdom the Rescue Princesses have ever visited. They are delighted to go sledding, drink hot cocoa, and make friends with the girl who lives there, Princess Freya.When Princess Freya's mischievous kitten goes missing, the princesses leap into action...Categorized as:
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![The Stolen Crystals by Paula Harrison]()
The Stolen Crystals by Paula Harrison
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe Rescue Princesses are having such fun staying with Jaminta! The Kingdom of Onica is amazing, with its Cloud Mountain and the tiny baby panda who lives there…The mountain is also home to the lost Onica Crystals. But someone is out to steal them – someone who won’t let a baby panda stand in their way...Categorized as:
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![Alice's Farm: A Rabbit's Tale by Maryrose Wood]()
Alice's Farm: A Rabbit's Tale by Maryrose Wood
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIn Maryrose Wood's stunning middle-grade novel, Alice's Farm, a brave young rabbit must work with her natural predators to save her farmland home and secretly help the farm’s earnest but incompetent new owners.When a new family moves into Prune Street Farm, Alice and the other cottontails are cautious... -
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![The Shimmering Stone by Paula Harrison]()
The Shimmering Stone by Paula Harrison
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThese are no ordinary princesses--they're Rescue Princesses!Princess Amina is excited that her fellow Rescue Princesses are visiting for her cousin’s wedding.When a wounded tiger is found in the hills, the girls know her cubs can't survive without their mother...Categorized as:
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![Margaret's Unicorn by Briony May Smith]()
Margaret's Unicorn by Briony May Smith
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsMargaret's whole world changes when her family moves to a cottage by the sea to be near her grandma. One evening, Margaret spots a mist over the water. No, that's not mist...clouds maybe? No, they're unicorns descending onto the shore! They vanish as quickly as they'd appeared, but accidentally leave behind a baby, tangled in the weeds...Categorized as:
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![The Wishing Pearl by Paula Harrison]()
The Wishing Pearl by Paula Harrison
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThese are no ordinary princesses . . . they're Rescue Princesses!Princess Clarabel loves being a Rescue Princess. She and her friends are committed to saving animals in trouble-wherever they may be!When Clarabel finds an injured dolphin during Ampali Island's Royal Regatta, she knows just who to call for help-her fellow Rescue Princesses! Her friends are brave, talented, and super smart... -
![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... -
![Help, I'm in Hot Lava! by Geronimo Stilton]()
Help, I'm in Hot Lava! by Geronimo Stilton
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsGeronimo Stilton's ancient ancestor Geronimo Stiltonoot is back in another prehistoric adventure!Geronimo Stiltonoot and his family are off to find a cure for Grandma Ratrock's aches and pains. She's heard that a remedy hides in Cheesy-La, a legendary valley that Geronimo isn't even sure exists...Categorized as:
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![Attaco Alla Statua D'oro! by Geronimo Stilton]()
Attaco Alla Statua D'oro! by Geronimo Stilton
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsEach Geronimo Stilton book is fast-paced, with lively full-color art and a unique format kids 7-10 will love.Rancid rat hairs, the cat pirates are coming to town! They're planning on stealing New Mouse City's Statue of Liberty and taking it back to Cat Island. They think it's completely made of gold! My friends and I are determined to protect our city's precious symbol... -
![George and Martha One Fine Day by James Marshall]()
George and Martha One Fine Day by James Marshall
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsFive new episodes in the friendship of two hippos: "The Tight Rope," "The Diary," "The Icky Story," "The Big Scare," "The Amusement Park... -
![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 Very, Very Far North by Dan Bar-el]()
The Very, Very Far North by Dan Bar-el
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAn inquisitive polar bear named Duane befriends an array of animals as he discovers where he belongs in this charming classic-in-the making that’s reminiscent of Winnie the Pooh.In the Very, Very Far North, past the Cold, Cold Ocean and just below the hill that looks like a baby whale, you’ll find Duane and his friends... -
![Wish by Matthew Cordell]()
Wish by Matthew Cordell
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAs an elephant couple embark on a life together, thoughts of children are far away—at first. But as the desire for a child grows, so do unexpected challenges. And it's only after thwarted plans and bitter disappointment that their deepest wish miraculously comes true... -
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Fox by Margaret Wild
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsAn injured magpie and a one-eyed dog live happily together in the forest, until a jealous fox arrives to teach them what it means to be alone... -
![Toys Meet Snow: Being the Wintertime Adventures of a Curious Stuffed Buffalo, a Sensitive Plush Stingray, and a Book-loving Rubber Ball by Emily Jenkins]()
Toys Meet Snow: Being the Wintertime Adventures of a Curious Stuffed Buffalo, a Sensitive Plush Stingray, and a Book-loving Rubber Ball by Emily Jenkins
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsLumphy, StingRay, and Plastic--the toys from the beloved chapter books Toys Go Out, Toy Dance Party, and Toys Come Home--are back in a glorious full-color picture book, perfect for gift-giving this holiday season. Acclaimed author Emily Jenkins and Caldecott Medal-winning illustrator Paul Zelinsky have created a book destined to become a classic...Categorized as:
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![Pinduli by Janell Cannon]()
Pinduli by Janell Cannon
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 12 ratings“Cannon fans will lap it up.” ― Kirkus Reviews Pinduli’s mama has always told her that she’s the most beautiful hyena ever. But Dog, Lion, and Zebra don't think so. Why else would they make her feel so rotten about her big ears, her fuzzy mane, and her wiggly stripes? Poor Pinduli just wants to disappear... -
![Zorro by Margaret Wild]()
Zorro by Margaret Wild
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsUna estremecedora historia sobre la amistad, la lealtad, la seducción y la traición. Un perro sin un ojo, una urraca a la que le falta un ala y un zorro solitario son los protagonistas de un drama sobre las pasiones que se despliega con gran fuerza expresiva. Un álbum único y cautivador dirigido a los niños y a todo el que cree en la capacidad de la literatura para codificar la experiencia humana... -
![Clifford and the Big Storm by Norman Bridwell]()
Clifford and the Big Storm by Norman Bridwell
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsLovable, reliable Clifford comes to the rescue when a hurricane strikes. Once again, the heroism and humor of America's favorite Big Red Dog saves the day--and Emily Elizabeth's grandparents' home--when the big storm comes... -
![Little Elliot, Big City by Mike Curato]()
Little Elliot, Big City by Mike Curato
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsWhether it's meeting that special friend, or finally getting that long-awaited cupcake, it's the little things that count in this sweet story of a little polka-dotted elephant, Mike Curato's Little Elliot, Big City .Amid the hustle and bustle of the big city, the big crowds and bigger buildings, Little Elliot leads a quiet life...
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