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Early Readers

Cat sees snow
by Laura Gehl

In this laugh-out-loud story for beginning readers, three animal friends — Cat, Dog and Pig — try to figure out how to have fun on their first snow day! 
Fox has a problem
by Corey R. Tabor

When Fox has a problem that causes all his friends to have problems too, they must work together to fix things before it's too late. 
Shark-cam
by Margie Palatini

A shark documents its adventures in the ocean with an action camera.
A pie for us! / : A Pie for Us!
by Vicky Fang

Best friends (most of the time), dog Sniff and cat Scratch find creative solutions to such dilemmas as reaching a pie on the counter, getting stuck in a box, and meeting a strange new dog and cat just like them. 
Interrupting Cow
by Jane Yolen

Reveals the true, humorous story about an interrupting cow, based on the popular knock-knock joke.
A history of underwear with Professor Chicken
by Hannah Holt

From Paleolithic loincloths to Henry VII's wives wearing underwear on their heads and beyond, this hilarious—and accurate—history of underwear (as comically modeled by chickens), tells the fascinating story of our most private clothing. 30,000 first printing. Illustrations.
Pizza! : a slice of history
by Greg Pizzoli

Bursting with color, flavor and fun facts, this delightful—and delicious—history of pizza takes readers through time and around the globe to serve up the real story of the world's favorite food. 
Middle Readers

Paul Bunyan : the invention of an American legend
by Noah Van Sciver

In a humorous graphic novel set in Minnesota around 1914, we see W. B. Laughead, an advertising manager for a lumber company, spin the Paul Bunyan tall tales. Highlights the impact of clear-cutting old-growth forests. With contributions by Native authors as well as historical maps, photos, and a bibliography.
A race around the world : the true story of Nellie Bly & Elizabeth Bisland
by Caroline Starr Rose

In 1889, New York reporter Nellie Bly, inspired by Jules Verne's book Around the World in 80 Days, began an around-the-world journey that she hoped to complete in less time. Just hours after her ship set out across the Atlantic, the publisher of The Cosmopolitan magazine put writer Elizabeth Bisland on a westbound train. Bisland was headed around the world in the opposite direction, thinking that she could beat Bly's time. 
What's inside a caterpillar cocoon? : and other questions about moths & butterflies
by Rachel Ignotofsky

Through distinctive artwork and informative text, young children will learn all about the similarities and differences between butterflies and moths, as well as their awe-inspiring metamorphoses.
Barb and the battle for Bailiwick / : Barb and the Battle for Bailiwick
by Dan Abdo

While trying to harness the mystical power of the Ghost Blade, Barb and her friends, along with five Wise Wizards, face off against Witch Head's Shadow Army as Porkchop makes sure there are enough snacks for everyone. 
Shapes, lines, and light : my grandfather's American journey
by Katie Yamasaki

This striking picture book rendering of one artist's work through the eyes of another celebrates the life of acclaimed Japanese American architect Minoru Yamasaki, who left his mark on the world despite anti-Asian racism in post-World War II America. 
The first cat in space and the soup of doom
by Mac Barnett

When the Moon Queen is poisoned by soup, she and First Cat embark on an intergalactic journey to find the antidote in time as secret forces conspire against them, while LOZ 4000 looks for new purpose and meaning in this vast universe. 
Sparks! : future purrfect
by Ian Boothby

Charlie and August, the kitty duo who control the incredible Sparks costume, are exhausted...So what better way to relax than to get away to a beautiful tropical island? But when weird things start to happen and they discover that the island holds a surprising secret, they're blasted off on their craziest adventure ever. And this time they have to save themselves.
The Bad Guys in Let the games begin! / : Let the Games Begin!
by Aaron Blabey

OK. It's time to stop messin' around...In this book, the One IS going to be reunited with the Others. You ARE going to actually meet the REAL DREAD OVERLORD SPLAARGHèON. And ONE CHARACTER is going to change EVERYTHING you thought you knew. This is the one you've been waiting for!
This Old Madrone Tree
by Barbara Herkert

If ever a tree deserved a love letter, it is the Pacific madrone. Barbara Herkert’s poetic story charts the life swirling around this luminous tree, from eagles to elk to hummingbirds to fungi, as it patiently stands sentinel through the seasons of the Pacific Northwest.
Upper Readers
Upper Readers
 
A horse named Sky
by Rosanne Parry

Young wild colt Sky must find his way over rough terrain to rejoin his family after being captured for the Pony Express.
Heroes of the water monster
by Brian Young

Edward and Nathan, two Navajo stepbrothers, work with a young water monster named Dew to confront their past and save the world from a monstrous, enormous Enemy that is stealing water from all of the Navajo Nation.
Treasure island : runaway gold
by Jewell Parker Rhodes

Entrusted with a real treasure map, Zane, along with his friends Kiko and Jack and his dog, Hip-Hop, arrives in Manhattan where he learns about the buried history of Black New Yorkers of centuries past, and the gold hidden in those stories, while eluding a vicious rival skateboard crew. 
Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy : a graphic novel
by Rey Terciero

An adaptation of the coming-of-age novel features the four March sisters as they struggle with school woes, health issues, boy troubles, and personal identity.
The Great Texas Dragon Race
by Kacy Ritter

Thirteen-year-old Cassidy Drake wants nothing more than to race with her best dragon, Ranga, in the annual Great Texas Dragon Race. She knows she could win against the exploitative FireCorp team that cares more about corporate greed than caring for the dragons. But with five grueling tasks ahead of her, dangerous dragon challenges waiting at each one, and more enemies than allies on the course, Cassidy will need to know more than just dragons to survive.
Greenwild : the world behind the door
by Pari Thomson

On the run after her mother disappears, 11-year-old Daisy Thistledown steps through a mysterious hidden doorway and enters the realm of Greenwild, where she must uncover the truth about who she really is to save this land of magic and amazing natural wonders from being destroyed.
Ripley's believe it or not! Level up!
by Geoff Tibballs

Jam packed with all-new and all-true photos and stories from around the globe, this extraordinary new edition in the bestselling series encourages readers to push boundaries and pride themselves on what makes them truly stand out and take things to the next level. 
Saving H'non : Chang and the elephant
by Trang Nguyãäen

Helping rescue an injured and abused Asian elephant named H'Non in Vietnam, Chang is tasked with finding a kind mahout — elephant trainer — and learns what it means to show up for your friends, love openly, forgive compassionately and give people a chance.
My Pokâemon cookbook : delicious recipes inspired by Pikachu and friends
by Victoria Rosenthal

Calling all Pokémon trainers, this exciting cookbook includes step-by-step instructions and eye-catching photos that will give kids the energy for their next battle through recipes from every region of the Pokémon universe. 
The LEGO ideas book / : You Can Build Anything!
by Hannah Dolan

From building your dream home to creating an alien sports center, this latest edition features more than 200 all-new models, along with tips and tricks, and reveals how professional LEGO designers get their ideas to help spark kids' imaginations. 

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