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Louanne Pig in The Mysterious Valentine, 2nd Edition

From the Series Nancy Carlson Picture Books

Special delivery! Louanne Pig is thrilled to find a beautiful valentine in her mailbox on February 14. But she’s dying to know whom it’s from. Is George her mysterious valentine? Is it Arnie… Read More →

  • ATOS: 2.6
  • Dewey: [E]
  • Copyright: 2003

Louanne Pig in The Perfect Family, 2nd Edition

From the Series Nancy Carlson Picture Books

Louanne’s an only child. She thinks that it would be fun to have a big family, just like her neighbor George. He has five sisters and four brothers—the perfect size. When her parents have to… Read More →

  • Lexile: 490
  • ATOS: 3.0
  • Dewey: [E]
  • Copyright: 2003
Cover: Love and Roast Chicken: A Trickster Tale from the Andes Mountains
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Love and Roast Chicken: A Trickster Tale from the Andes Mountains

One day, high in the Andes Mountains, Cuy the Guinea Pig is searching for wild spinach to eat when Tío Antonio the Fox comes in search of Cuy to eat! Tío Antonio thinks he's found dinner, but Read More →

  • Lexile: 570
  • ATOS: 3.1
  • Dewey: 398.2'098'045293592
  • Copyright: 2004

Lug: Dawn of the Ice Age

From the Series Lug

A hilarious middle-grade novel about a misunderstood caveboy perfect for fans of Ice Age and Happy Feet. Lug is a caveboy who would rather paint than club other caveboys. The clan even… Read More →

  • Lexile: 760
  • ATOS: 5.0
  • Dewey: [Fic]
  • Copyright: 2014

Monkey with a Tool Belt and the Seaside Shenanigans

From the Series Monkey with a Tool Belt

Inspiration for the Netflix series Chico Bon Bon! Clark has an enormous problem. Someone is sabotaging his uncle's seaside resort! What does he do? He calls Chico Bon Bon, the Monkey with a… Read More →

  • Lexile: 540
  • ATOS: 3.1
  • Dewey: [E]
  • Copyright: 2011
Cover: Mudkin
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Mudkin

"Rain's gone! Time to play!" commands the queen. Well, she's not really a queen—just an ordinary girl who has an extraordinary day. She meets Mudkin, a friendly creature who whips up a robe… Read More →

  • Lexile: 160
  • Dewey: [E]
  • Copyright: 2011
Cover: My Crocodile Does Not Bite
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My Crocodile Does Not Bite

Ernest's crocodile does not bite! It's very well trained. But when Ernest brings the crocodile to the school's pet show, his rival Cindy Lou gets very rude. Cindy Lou is sure her poodle Fifi Read More →

  • Lexile: 550
  • ATOS: 2.6
  • Dewey: [E]
  • Copyright: 2013

My Zombie Hamster

A laugh-out-loud funny middle-grade debut with a scary twist, My Zombie Hamster will appeal to readers who like their animal stories mixed with chills. Matt Hunter is looking forward to… Read More →

  • Lexile: 670
  • ATOS: 4.7
  • Dewey: [Fic]
  • Copyright: 2014

Noah's Bark

Noah's trying to build an ark, but with the snakes quacking, the beavers crowing, and the pigs howling, he can't even hear himself think, much less make a giant boat. Pretty soon Noah's… Read More →

  • Lexile: 540
  • ATOS: 2.7
  • Dewey: [E]
  • Copyright: 2010
Cover: Over a Thousand Hills I Walk with You
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Over a Thousand Hills I Walk with You

Before one fateful April day, Jeanne lived the life of a typical Rwandan girl. She fought with her little sister, went to school, and teased her brother. Then, in one horrifying night,… Read More →

  • Lexile: 790
  • ATOS: 5.2
  • Dewey: 833'.92
  • Copyright: 2006
Cover: Red Bird Sings: The Story of Zitkala-Ša, Native American Author, Musician, and Activist
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Red Bird Sings: The Story of Zitkala-Ša, Native American Author, Musician, and Activist

"I remember the day I lost my spirit." So begins the story of Gertrude Simmons, also known as Zitkala-Ša, which means Red Bird. Born in 1876 on the Yankton Sioux reservation in South Dakota,… Read More →

  • Lexile: 940
  • ATOS: 6.1
  • Dewey: 978.004'975243
  • Copyright: 2011
Cover: Sacagawea
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Sacagawea

Taking a rare look beyond the myths and legends surrounding Sacagawea's life, this extraordinary illustrated history recounts the known facts about a remarkable woman and her contribution to… Read More →

  • Lexile: 840
  • ATOS: 5.0
  • Dewey: 978.004'9745'0092
  • Copyright: 2003

Santa's Secrets Revealed: All Your Questions Answered about Santa's Super Sleigh, His Flying Reindeer, and Other Wonders

Warning: Top Secret! You’re probably wondering about this Santa guy. Who is he, and how does he keep track of billions of children around the world? Well, I’ve got the answer. In fact, I’ve… Read More →

  • Lexile: 720
  • ATOS: 3.9
  • Dewey: [E]
  • Copyright: 2004
Cover: Sarah Emma Edmonds Was a Great Pretender: The True Story of a Civil War Spy
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Sarah Emma Edmonds Was a Great Pretender: The True Story of a Civil War Spy

Sarah Emma Edmonds started pretending at a very early age. Her father only wanted sons, so Sarah pretended to be one. Unlike most kids, though, Sarah never really stopped pretending. In 1861, Read More →

  • Lexile: 780
  • ATOS: 4.7
  • Dewey: 973.7082
  • Copyright: 2011

Scarlatti's Cat

Domenico Scarlatti, the great Italian composer, enjoys his cat's company when he plays harpsichord. Little does he know, his cat, Pulcinella, also dreams of composing her own music! One day,… Read More →

  • Lexile: 680
  • ATOS: 3.7
  • Dewey: [E]
  • Copyright: 2014

Seeing Sky-Blue Pink

Plenty of things make eight-year-old Maddie nervous: her too-small feet, climbing high places, not always knowing what to say, and especially her new home in the Virginia countryside with… Read More →

  • Lexile: 590
  • ATOS: 3.5
  • Dewey: [Fic]
  • Copyright: 2007
Cover: Sneaky Sheep
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Sneaky Sheep

Blossom and Rocky are sheep—very sneaky sheep. And they are not very good decision makers. Poor Murphy, the sheep dog, has rescued them from many adventures, like cliff diving and sunbathing… Read More →

  • Lexile: 490
  • ATOS: 2.3
  • Dewey: [E]
  • Copyright: 2010
Cover: Something to Prove: The Great Satchel Paige vs. Rookie Joe DiMaggio
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Something to Prove: The Great Satchel Paige vs. Rookie Joe DiMaggio

In 1936, the New York Yankees wanted to test a hot prospect named Joe DiMaggio to see if he was ready for the big leagues. They knew just the ballplayer to call—Satchel Paige, the best… Read More →

  • Lexile: 800
  • ATOS: 4.5
  • Dewey: 796.3570922
  • Copyright: 2013
Cover: Sylvia & Miz Lula Maye
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Sylvia & Miz Lula Maye

When 10-year-old Sylvia Freeman moves to Wakeview, South Carolina, she's sure that her summer is going to be plain ol' boring—that is until she meets her 99-year-old neighbor, Miz Lula Maye.… Read More →

  • Lexile: 770
  • ATOS: 4.7
  • Dewey: [Fic]
  • Copyright: 2002

Thanksgiving Rules

Percy Isaac Gifford's Official Thanksgiving Decree: I officially command you to eat EVERYTHING you see! Percy knows just what to do to get the most out of this delicious holiday. And so will… Read More →

  • Lexile: 480
  • ATOS: 3.1
  • Dewey: [E]
  • Copyright: 2009

The Bramble

In this beautifully illustrated and mostly wordless book, Cameron isn't small, but he's not exactly big. He's not slow, but he's also not quick. He wants friends, but it never quite seems to… Read More →

  • Dewey: [E]
  • Copyright: 2013

The Firehills

It’s been a year since Sam defeated the Malifex, and ever since that day, Sam has felt different—alone. When he gets the chance to visit his Wiccan friend Charly and the wizard Amergin, Sam… Read More →

  • ATOS: 6.0
  • Dewey: [Fic]
  • Copyright: 2005
Cover: The Many Faces of George Washington: Remaking a Presidential Icon
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The Many Faces of George Washington: Remaking a Presidential Icon

"No picture accurately resembled him in the minute traits of his person . . . there was an expression of his face that no painter had succeeded in taking."—London's New Monthly Magazine in… Read More →

  • ATOS: 8.2
  • Dewey: 973.4'1092
  • Copyright: 2011
Cover: The Normal Kid
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The Normal Kid

Sylvan has been angry ever since his parents split up. And now that an embarrassing photo has appeared in the paper, he's stuck with a lame nickname too. Charity is back in the United States… Read More →

  • Lexile: 780
  • ATOS: 4.9
  • Dewey: [Fic]
  • Copyright: 2012