KINDERGARTEN
Pete the Cat and his family try to make their own tacos when the taqueria is closed. Though they don't have the typical toppings, some creativity and problem-solving become the right ingredients to save Taco Tuesday! Enjoy any title in the Pete the Cat series.
Evans, Shira. At the Beach
Take a stroll along the beach. What do you see? Young readers will learn all about the beach and the animals that call it home in this fun pre-reader.
Farrell, Alison. The Hike
Join Wren, El, Hattie, and their dog Bean as they hike through the woods and back home in a day, discovering the natural beauty around them. They explore the local forest, finding and naming the flora and fauna around them.
It's beach day in Soggy Hollow! Everyone is enjoying fun in the sun--everyone, that is, except for Bruce. It's too hot, too sandy, and too windy! Bruce's favorite thing about summer? Doing nothing. In the shade. Where it's cool. Bruce's second favorite thing about summer? When it turns to fall.
Join Uni the Unicorn on this Step into Reading adventure in the Land of Unicorns. It's Uni's very first sleepover! The other unicorns have been to sleepovers before, and have learned LOTS of magical games. Will Uni find a way to contribute to the fun?
Jim Panzee — the chimpanzee — goes to a sleepover where he wants to stay up all night long to do fun activities. But one by one his friends fall asleep. How long will Jim be able to stay awake?
Learn all about Inky the Octopus, an international sensation known for escaping from the New Zealand aquarium in April 2016, in this fascinating picture book.
Mole is very nervous to go to Bunny’s party. We travel through all his tunnels, enjoying the woodland town above him, as he works up the courage to go to the party. He makes a friend who is just as shy and does not like loud, crowded parties either.
Thomas, Jan. Problem Solved!
Rabbit needs to clean her room, but when Pete the Problem-Solving Porcupine's plan causes more of a mess, Rabbit needs to quickly come up with her own strategy before chaos ensues.
This series is a great choice for those readers who liked Mo’s famous duo but want to explore new characters and situations. Unlike other series that usually center around the same characters, the common thread in this series is the introduction and wrap up by Elephant and Piggie.
GRADE 1
When their friend Jack cannot join them, Bub the pug and his human, Bella, vow to bring him souvenirs from their road trip, and despite some bumps along the way, Bub calls their trip a big success.
When Kitana finds out a mysterious shark in the deep ocean hasn't been invited to the shark party, she and Mack, with Mack's sparkly sharkle lighting the way, set off on their newest adventure.
Garton Scanlon, Liz. Would you come too?
Can you imagine what it's like to be a rock, a nest, a bird, or even a bubbling creek? This picture book celebrates playing outside and invites readers to grab some friends, gear up their imaginations, and immerse themselves in nature.
Jules, Jacqueline. Sofia Martinez: The Beach Trip
Growing up in a big family, 7-year-old Sofia Martinez is used to fighting for attention. Her outgoing personality, mixed with her confidence and fiery passion for everything she does, gets her that attention--even if it's sometimes mixed with trouble. Enjoy any title in the Sofia Martinez Series.
LaRochelle, David. See the Dog: three stories about a cat
See the dog -- See the lake -- See the sheep. Max the dog is sick today, but have no fear - Baby Cakes the cat is happy to take his place! But when the book tells her to dig a hole, fetch a stick, and guard the sheep, the cat responds in very un-doglike ways.
It's Ernestine's first time camping, and she is beyond excited. She carefully follows the packing list so she will be ready when the weekend arrives. But she quickly realizes that pitching a tent is much harder than it looks and swimming in the lake means there will be fish -- eek! Will Ernestine be able to enjoy the wilderness, or will the great outdoors prove to be a little too far out of her comfort zone?
This book explores life spans across the animal kingdom, beginning with the very shortest and ending with the longest. Learn about the lives of the incredible monarch butterfly, the mysterious axolotl, the grand Galapagos tortoise, and many more in this uplifting and eye-opening book.
To understand how a seed becomes a sunflower, you have to peek beneath the soil and wait patiently as winding roots grow, a stalk inches out of the earth, and new seeds emerge among blooming petals. Bold illustrations offer a close-up view of each step of the growth cycle.
This funny and factual picture book explains the science behind the ocean: its plant and animal life, its contribution to the world, and what we can do every day to protect it.
Pizza's and Taco's moms want them to join a sports team, so when they see the wrestling sign up sheet at school they choose their wrestling names and create signature moves, hoping to join the club.
GRADE 2
While visiting a dog show, Buzz and Fly Guy learn all about man's best friend! From exploring different breeds, to famous dogs throughout history, to learning all about working dogs and more, there's plenty for the best friends to explore.
Marion volunteers at the Santa Vista Arboretum butterfly release and helps her younger sister Gabby overcome her fear of bugs so she can also attend the event. Enjoy any title in the Critter Club series.
Tired of always losing to Super Rabbit Boy in their video game world, King Viking goes to the Secret Lands to find the Super Power Up that will give him super powers--Super Rabbit Boy must stop him, but first he must make it past goblins, ghosts, and other video dangers.
Laird, Jenny. Pirates past noon: the graphic novel
This inventive graphic novel adaptation of the beloved chapter book series retells the story of siblings Jack and Annie discovering an enchanted tree house in the woods of Frog Creek, PA. Transported back in time, the pair encounter exciting historically based adventures.
LaRochelle, David. 100 Mighty Dragons All Named Broccoli
This comical counting adventure follows one hundred mighty dragons all named Broccoli as they each embark on their own journey until there's one dragon left, who retreats to a cave for the winter and reemerges in the spring with a special surprise.
The Bug Scouts are going camping! Everyone is excited for a fun night of roasting s'mores, singing by the campfire, telling ghost stories, and earning their next Bug Badge. But when they start hearing spooky noises, will the scouts be brave enough to spend the night in a tent?
What if you woke up one morning and discovered you were living inside a wild animal's home instead of your own? How would that change your daily life?The animal kingdom has tons of amazing homes, but yours is pretty great, too!
Lotti is a shy girl who retreats into a world of books and reading, but eventually learns to make friends with other kids who share her passion, and reconnects with the real world (including her brother).
Did you know that some of the smallest creatures on Earth have real-life superpowers? Super Small shows readers that just because you are small, it doesn't mean you aren't super--and sometimes being small can be super in and of itself.
These leveled readers are perfect for fact-loving curious children. This high-interest series features the magnificent images of National Geographic, accompanied by texts written by experienced, skilled children's book authors. Children will love reading about subjects such as animals, plants, rocks, and coral reefs.
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