Exploring Top Books of Shelfari

At the age of 29, Sydney has already been once divorced and once widowed. Trying to regain her footing once again, she has answered an ad to tutor the teenage daughter of a well-to-do couple as they spend a sultry summer in their oceanfront New Hampshire cottage. But when the Edwards' two grown sons, Ben and Jeff, arrive at the beach house, Sydney finds herself caught up in a destructive web of old tensions and... (more)

Robert Langdon: Book 1

Angels & Demons

by Dan Brown

An ancient secret brotherhood. A devastating new weapon of destruction. An unthinkable target. World-renowned Harvard symbologist Robert Langdon is summoned to a Swiss research facility to analyze a cryptic symbol seared into the chest of a murdered physicist. What he discovers is unimaginable: a deadly vendetta against the Catholic Church by a centuries-old underground organization -- the Illuminati.... (more)

Is a loved one missing some body parts? Are blondes becoming extinct? Is everyone at your dinner table of the same species? Humans and chimpanzees differ in only 400 genes; is that why a chimp fetus resembles a human being? And should that worry us? There's a new genetic cure for drug addiction—is it worse than the disease? We live in a time of momentous scientific leaps, a time when it's possible to sell our... (more)

The Dog from Arf! Arf! to Zzzzzz

by The Dog Artlist Collection

Arf! Arf! Take a peek inside -- the dogs in this book are unlike any dogs you have ever seen. Who can resist page after page of these adorable pups? It's impossible not to have a favorite. Is it the tiny shih tzu or the big, fluffy Shetland sheepdog? This noisy alphabet book of dog sounds and commands will appeal to the dog lover in everyone. The Dog Artlist Collection features dogs photographed at... (more)

The English Roses

by Madonna

The English Roses is a story of rivalry and friendship among schoolgirls in contemporary London. Four little girls-Nicole, Amy, Charlotte, and Grace-are eleven years old and the very best of friends. They have sleepovers, picnics and ice-skating parties that exclude Binah, a beautiful girl whose seemingly perfect life makes them "green with envy." However, when a feisty, pumpernickel-loving fairy... (more)

Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants: Book 1

The Sisterhood Of The Traveling Pants

by Ann Brashares

Carmen got the jeans at a thrift shop. They didn’t look all that great; they were worn, dirty, and speckled with bleach. On the night before she and her friends part for the summer, Carmen decides to toss them. But Tibby says they’re great. She’d love to have them. Lena and Bridget also think they’re fabulous. Lena decides they should all try them on. Whoever they fit best will get them. Nobody knows why, but... (more)

The Monster Health Book: A Guide to Eating Healthy, Being Active, & Feeling Great for Monsters & Kids!

The Monster Health Book: A Guide to Eating Healthy, Being Active, & Feeling Great for Monsters & Kids!

by Edward Miller

Beginning with concise discussions of each of the food groups, along with the newly redesigned food pyramid, Ed Miller looks at all aspects of health and nutrition in this accessible and informative book. Fun facts about different foods are included throughout to keep the reading upbeat and clear distinctions are made between healthy and not-so-healthy meal choices. Readers will learn about nutrients, how to read... (more)

How Are You Peeling? (bkshelf) (Scholastic Bookshelf)

How Are You Peeling? (bkshelf) (Scholastic Bookshelf)

by Saxton Freymann

Category: Feelings"Amused? Confused? Frustrated? Surprised? Try these feelings on for size."This is a book that asks all the right questions. And leaves you feeling great no matter what the answers are!"Who'd have dreamed that produce could be so expressive, so charming, so lively and so funny?...Freymann and...Elffers have created sweet and feisty little beings with feelings, passions, fears and an emotional... (more)

Dog Food

by Saxton Freymann

t's back to the all-ages gift appeal of Play With Your Food for Saxton Freymann and Joost Elffers. Now, with Dog Food, the duo turns its talents to the canine realm, wittily reworking familiar doggy phrases for a whole new level of humor and meaning. These pepper pooches and mango mutts are guaranteed to charm dog owners, dog lovers, and even - dare we say it - cat fans. Chow down!

This Train

by Paul Collicutt

A concept book for the youngest of train lovers All aboard! This is one train book you don't want to miss. Using a refreshingly simple approach, Paul Collicutt has crafted the perfect book for young railroad enthusiasts. Each page features a vividly colored and detailed painting of a train, and the spreads show how they are different -- long and short, fast and slow, old and new. As a bonus, full-color... (more)

The Other Emily

by Kathryn Gibbs Davis

Emily believes her name belongs to her alone, but on the first day of school she discovers she is not the only Emily in the world. "Davis's story and Shute's brightly colored, expressive pictures create a wholly enchanting book." -- Publishers Weekly

Diary of a Fly

by Doreen Cronin

This is the diary...of a fly. A fly who, when she's not landing on your head or swimming in your soup, is trying to escape her 327 brothers and sisters who are driving her crazy! Even though she's little -- just like her best friends Worm and Spider -- Fly wants to be a superhero. And why not? She walks on walls, sees in all directions at once, and can already fly! Doreen Cronin and Harry Bliss, the team... (more)

Milton, My Father's Dog

by Eric Copeland

Fraser has always wanted a dog, but when Dad brings home a large sheepdog named Milton, it is not the gentle puppy Fraser wanted – far from it. The new dog is a menace to Fraser, knocking him down, jumping all over him, and dragging him along on their walks. All the while Fraser’s dad thinks Milton can do no wrong. He even builds a doghouse for Milton, which the dog promptly destroys. Could Milton ever be a pet... (more)

What Does My Teddy Bear Do All Day?

by Bruno Ha?chler

Have you ever wondered what your teddy bear does when you're not home? Well, one little girl is determined to find out. She peeks, she spies, she even pretends to be asleep. But she can't ever seem to catch him doing anything. So she comes up with a plan that's sure to catch him, in a sweet and delightful surprise. The rhyme is contagious, and will keep kids laughing.

Christmas EveSucie Stevenson

Christmas Eve

by Suc?ie Stevenson

Two rabbit sisters get ready for Christmas, but get the most enjoyment preparing a surprise for their parents.

Diary of a spider

by Doreen Cronin

This 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. Lucky for him, his best friend is a fly! Doreen Cronin and Harry Bliss, the team behind the #1 bestselling Diary Of A Worm, spin a... (more)

Talk to the Hand: The Utter Bloody Rudeness of the World Today, Or, Six Good Reasons to Stay Homeand Bolt the Door

Talk to the Hand: The Utter Bloody Rudeness of the World Today, Or, Six Good Reasons to Stay Homeand Bolt the Door

by Lynn Truss

Sticklers, unite! In the spirit of her three-million-copies sold, #1 New York Times bestseller Eats, Shoots & Leaves , the queen of zero tolerance takes on the sorry state of modern manners. "Talk to the hand, 'cause the face ain't listening," the saying goes. When did the world stop wanting to hear? When did society stop valuing basic courtesy and respect? It's a topic that has been simmering for... (more)

My Big Sister

by Valorie Fisher

Meet my big sister. She's HILARIOUS! TREMENDOUS! FABULOUS! When I grow up, I want to be as clever as she is.

Owen & Mzee : the true story of a remarkable friendship

Owen & Mzee : the true story of a remarkable friendship

by Craig Hatkoff, P. Kahumbu, Isabella Hatkoff

The inspiring true story of two great friends, a baby hippo named Owen and a 130-yr-old giant tortoise named Mzee (Mm-ZAY). When Owen was stranded after the Dec 2004 tsunami, villagers in Kenya worked tirelessly to rescue him. Then, to everyone's amazement, the orphan hippo and the elderly tortoise adopted each other. Now they are inseparable, swimming, eating, and playing together. Adorable photos e-mailed from... (more)

Art Nouveau Cross Stitch

by Barbara Hammet

110 pages in color & 35 b/w illustrations! Art nouveau's "spinning, whirling, coiling, winding, and twisting" designs, as artist Gustav Klimt described them, make a perfect inspiration for cross-stitch. For the first time, a collection of projects explores the magnificent possibilities. Start with the mirror frame and bowl lids that draw on Klimt's spirals. Then try William de Morgan's peacocks applied to... (more)

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by Anita Shreve

by Dan Brown

by Michael Crichton

by The Dog Artlist Collection

by Madonna

by Ann Brashares

by Edward Miller

by Saxton Freymann

by Saxton Freymann

by Paul Collicutt

by Kathryn Gibbs Davis

by Doreen Cronin

by Eric Copeland

by Bruno Ha?chler

by Suc?ie Stevenson

by Doreen Cronin

by Lynn Truss

by Valorie Fisher

by Craig Hatkoff, P. Kahumbu, Isabella Hatkoff

by Barbara Hammet