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Cam Jansen and the Mystery at the Monkey House

Cam Jansen and the Mystery at the Monkey House

by David A. Adler

The Cam Jansen books are perfect for young readers who are making the transition to chapter books, and Cam is a spunky young heroine whom readers have loved for over two decades. Now the first ten books in the series have updated covers that bring new life to these perennial best-sellers. Old fans and new readers will love Cam's cool, modern look!

Lost Treasure of the Emerald Eye (Geronimo Stilton, Book 1)

Lost Treasure of the Emerald Eye (Geronimo Stilton, Book 1)

by Geronimo Stilton

Who Is Geronimo Stilton? That's me! I run a newspaper, but my true passion is writing tales of adventure. Here on Mouse Island, my books are all bestsellers! What's that? You've never read one? Well, my books are full of fun. They are whisker-licking good stories, and that's a promise!

Geronimo Stilton #9: A Fabumouse Vacation for Geronimo

Geronimo Stilton #9: A Fabumouse Vacation for Geronimo

by Geronimo Stilton

Sometimes a busy businessmouse like me needs a nice, relaxing vacation. But of all the rotten rats' luck -- every time I tried to get away, disaster struck. My aunt Dizzy Fur's mouse hole caught on fire, my office was flooded, and our printing press broke down! When I was finally ready to depart, all the good trips were booked up. I was stuck in a flea-ridden old hotel, sharing a room with a bunch of Gerbil... (more)

Just My Friend & Me

by Mercer Mayer

The very popular Little Critter has a friend over to play and tries his best to be a good host. It's a long afternoon. After his friend damages Little Critter's bike by accident, leaves him in the tree house without a ladder, and doesn't help clean up his room, Little Critter decides that playing alone isn't always bad. Mercer Mayer's dry and gentle humor provides another funny-but-true picture-book... (more)

Bunny My Honey

by Anita Jeram

A very special new story for the very young—by the illustrator of the bestselling GUESS HOW MUCH I LOVE YOU. How Bunny loves his mommy! And Mommy adores her little one. "Bunny, my Honey," she says, showing him how to do special rabbity things, like running and hopping, digging, and twitching his nose, and thumping his great big feet. Bunny's best friends are Little Duckling and Miss Mouse. They play quack-quacky... (more)

Franklin's Secret Club (Franklin)

by Paulette Bourgeois

Franklin discovers a hideaway near his house -- perfect for a secret clubhouse. But there's only room for four members. Franklin becomes so busy with his secret club that he almost forgets about his other friends. When Beaver starts her own club, Franklin begins to understand how it feels to be left out.

No Messin' With My Lesson #11 (Katie Kazoo, Switcheroo)

No Messin' With My Lesson #11 (Katie Kazoo, Switcheroo)

by Nancy Krulik

Katie’s teacher Mrs. Derkman is a finalist in the Teacher of the Year contest, and a contest official is coming to observe her teach class 3A. But when Katie suddenly turns into Mrs. Derkman, the teacher’s chances don’t look so good. How can Katie control a class full of out-of-control third-graders when she’s just a third-grader herself?

The GREAT ESCAPE: UPCHUCK AND THE ROTTENWILLY (Upchuck and the Rotten Willy)

The GREAT ESCAPE: UPCHUCK AND THE ROTTENWILLY (Upchuck and the Rotten Willy)

by Bill Wallace

Best friends Chuck and Willy head out for a carefree excursion and realize that danger lurks ahead when a man from the pound crosses their path.

Possum Magic (Voyager Books)

by Mem Fox

Grandma Poss uses her best bush magic to make Hush invisible. But when Hush longs to be able to see herself again, the two possums must make their way across Australia to find the magic food that will make Hush visible once more. “Another treat from Mem Fox that is sure to be treasured. The whimsical illustrations are a wonderful complement.”--Children’s Book Review Service

Call Waiting

by R. L. Stine

A killer who phones his victims before murdering them is stalking Karen, and if Karen cannot trace the caller, she will become his next conquest.

The Very Lonely Firefly

by Eric Carle

A restless firefly begins a search for other fireflies and is led to a lantern, a candle, the glowing eyes of a cat, dog, and owl, and a surprise celebration of light before he finds his friends and the reason for his journey.

Mummy Math: An Adventure In Geometry

by Cindy Neuschwander

Matt, Bibi, and their dog Riley crawled through the tiny opening first. FWUMP! A secret door suddenly closed behind them . . . Matt and Bibi use math to escape from a pharaoh's tomb! When the Zills family is summoned to Egypt to help find the hidden burial site of an ancient pharaoh, Matt and Bibi are locked into an adventure they did not expect. Stuck inside a pyramid with only each other, their dog Riley,... (more)

Germs Make Me Sick! (Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science 2) (Reading Rainbow book)

Germs Make Me Sick! (Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science 2) (Reading Rainbow book)

by Melvin Berger

With Marilyn Hefner's new full color illustrations, bacteria and viruses have never looked so good! As packed with wit and good humor as with charts and diagrams, this book is still the best explanation of how your body fights germs. ‘An introduction to bacteria and viruses and how each of the two forms attacks cells and makes a person feel sick. The text mixes information with reassurance. . . . A nonthreatening... (more)

Sunflower House

by Eve Bunting

A charming tale about inventive children who plant some summer fun.

It's Pumpkin Time!

by Zoe Hall

A brother and sister get ready for Halloween early- by planting their own pumpkin patch! Readers will discover the simple joys of gardening and enjoy watching the exciting transformation from pumpkinseed to jack-o'-lantern.

Angela's Airplane (Classic Munsch)

by Robert Munsch

"Munsch has done it again with this humorous tale, placing children naturally into non-traditional roles."--Calgary Herald. Full-color illustrations.

I Hate Rules! (Katie Kazoo Switcheroo (Hardcover))

I Hate Rules! (Katie Kazoo Switcheroo (Hardcover))

by Nancy Krulik

Katie Carew (nicknamed Katie Kazoo by the class bully) always wished that she could be anyone but herself. Now her wish has come true - and she keeps turning into other people! When Katie gets caught breaking the rules, first passing a note, and later with a cell phone (that isn't even her's!), she loses her recess for the day. She's had it with the school rules! When she turns into the principal, Mr. Kane,... (more)

Doggone It! #8 (Katie Kazoo, Switcheroo)

Doggone It! #8 (Katie Kazoo, Switcheroo)

by Nancy Krulik

When Katie's teacher moves in next-door, Katie can't believe her bad luck! Nothing could be worse than your own teacher living next-door-or could it? Mrs. Derkman hates dogs, and she wants the dogs on their street to be kept on leashes at all times! Katie is furious. Then the magic wind blows, turning Katie into her own dog, Pepper. Will she be able to convince her teacher that dogs are not all bad? ... (more)

Goldilocks Returns

by Lisa Campbell Ernst

Ever since she snooped around the house of the three bears, Goldilocks (now Goldi) has been feeling guilty. She wants to do something nice for the bears. What if she stops by one day, replaces the icky porridge with Rutabega Breakfast Bars and all her favorite foods, fixes Baby Bear's broken chair, and cleans the house until it gleams? Perfect! When the bears return home, they'll hardly recognize their home!... (more)

Rabbits, Rabbits & More Rabbits

by Gail Gibbons

Describes different kinds, behavior, where they live, and how to take care of them.

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by David A. Adler

by Geronimo Stilton

by Geronimo Stilton

by Mercer Mayer

by Anita Jeram

by Paulette Bourgeois

by Nancy Krulik

by Bill Wallace

by Mem Fox

by R. L. Stine

by Eric Carle

by Cindy Neuschwander

by Melvin Berger

by Eve Bunting

by Zoe Hall

by Robert Munsch

by Nancy Krulik

by Nancy Krulik

by Lisa Campbell Ernst

by Gail Gibbons