![Martha Speaks](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0395729521.jpg?itok=W95xMP3V)
When Martha, a slightly frumpy white and brown mutt, eats alphabet soup, the letters go to her head not to her stomach. The result is the first in a series of very funny adventures with a talking dog and her sometimes flummoxed human family.
Martha Speaks
![New Pup on the Block](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0064408841.jpg?itok=zlJkMJyc)
Can Tracker, Fritz, Sheena, and Jake find Rosie before the dogcatcher finds them all? The quest starts when Rosie heads back to the city to find her former owner. Each puppy has his or her distinct personality; each lives with loving humans in Buxton, a small town where Rosie comes to live, too. The canine sleuths are captivating in this and other books in the series.
New Pup on the Block
![Mr. Putter and Tabby Catch the Cold](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/015202414X.jpg?itok=XEz6VcS0)
Easy-to-read books for beginning readers often amount to dreary drivel: not in this case. In a paean to chicken soup, hot tea and one feline-tolerant dog, friendship turns out to be the best medicine of all.
Mr. Putter and Tabby Catch the Cold
![I Stink!](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0060298480.jpg?itok=b2QV76AS)
Exuberant illustrations and varied typefaces show a trash truck’s pride in the important work he does. He eats an alphabet of really dreadful and smelly trash which makes the point that without this city service, “you’re on Mount Trash-o-rama, baby.” Now, that’s gross!
I Stink!
![The Legend of the Bluebonnet](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0698113594.jpg?itok=ieNm3k-S)
Bluebonnets are the state flower of Texas. How they came to be is an Indian legend from the Comanche tradition. An orphan, She-Who-Is-Alone, is raised by the tribe in a time of drought and famine. Her sacrifice brings the people back into harmony with nature and saves the tribe. Stylized illustrations (though obviously still dePaola’s work) provide atmosphere for this inspiring, touching, and respectful tale.
The Legend of the Bluebonnet
![The Magic School Bus in the Time of the Dinosaurs](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0590446894.jpg?itok=5ymhwhg4)
Everyone’s favorite science teacher is back as Ms. Frizzle takes her class on a journey into the Mesozoic Era. The Magic School Bus becomes a time machine, giving the students a first-hand look at many dinosaurs and the eras in which they lived. The text and illustrations are blended in this amazing fact and trivia-filled field trip to the past.
The Magic School Bus in the Time of the Dinosaurs
![Uncle Elephant](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0064441040.jpg?itok=3cfIHBsc)
Uncle Elephant takes care of his nephew until his parents who were lost at sea are found again. The elderly uncle and young boy share laughter and concern in this easy chapter book that leads to a satisfying conclusion in a perfect combination of pictures and story.
Uncle Elephant
![If You Take a Mouse to School](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0060283289.jpg?itok=palxKH_5)
As you might imagine, there are great risks in bringing your mouse to school. For starters, he’ll ask you for your lunchbox. And then a sandwich. And a snack for later. Still not satisfied, he’ll want to participate in everything from math to soccer.
If You Take a Mouse to School
![Alien and Possum: Friends No Matter What](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0689838352.jpg?itok=nCEqXJpW)
When a spaceship crashes nearby, Possum goes to explore and discovers Alien, a cautious creature in a nicely rounded space suit, who overcomes his initial suspicions to become Possum’s pal. A springy pace, lively dialogue, and Alien’s silly sound effects make this an ideal read-aloud.
Alien and Possum: Friends No Matter What
![Bunny Money](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/014056750X.jpg?itok=e9YKyOG3)
Bunny siblings, Max and Ruby, want to get their grandmother the perfect present. Ruby’s full wallet slowly empties as their shopping expeditions require a trip to the Laundromat, a snack and more! Young readers can copy endpapers with funny bunny money to “spend” and count along with the indomitable Max and Ruby.
Bunny Money
![My Daddy and I](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0863162061.jpg?itok=XFy5Sbby)
A boy and his father, shown as African Americans in warmly hued illustrations, enjoy doing everyday activities together, from laundry to sharing a book and more. The simple pleasures of family life are conveyed affectionately through easy but flowing language and realistic paintings in a sturdy format.
My Daddy and I
![Dealing with Dragons](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/015204566X.jpg?itok=0-g5a4Xw)
A princess is bored by the goings-on at the castle but finds adventure with dragons when she runs away. She willingly becomes the captive of Kazul, a grumpy but good-hearted dragon, and the two of them save the other dragons from mean-spirited wizards. Sequels are equally light and engaging and include: Searching for Dragons, Calling on Dragons, and Talking to Dragons.
Dealing with Dragons
![Duck on a Bike](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0439050235.jpg?itok=FozXujCV)
When Duck decides to try riding a bike, the other farmanimals scoff at him – that is, until a group of kidsleave their bikes unattended. Expressiveillustrations use different perspectives to show theanimals gleefully riding the bikes around the barnyardin this imaginative and funny romp.
Duck on a Bike
![Giggle, Giggle, Quack](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0689845065.jpg?itok=8IYmaXZe)
When Farmer Brown leaves his brother in charge, hewarns Bob to keep an eye on the duck, because “he’s trouble.” Bob follows the farmer’s written instructions to the letter, but are they authentic? Astute readers willknow who’s really writing them from the animated,cartoon-like illustrations. The animals were firstintroduced in Click, Clack, Moo (Simon and Schuster,2000), another barnyard chuckler.
Giggle, Giggle, Quack
![""](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/2023-12/gooney-bird-greene-1.jpg?itok=AmTAqbpB)
Gooney Bird is a memorable character whose outrageous tales are all true! Children may see their world differently through Gooney Bird’s storytelling and consider writing themselves just like the kids in Ms. Pidgeon’s class at Watertower Elementary School. This is first of Lowry’s Gooney Bird books, all of which are relatable.
Gooney Bird Greene
![Half Magic](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0152020683.jpg?itok=_kCobUIJ)
A boring summer turns into a fantastic series of adventures when Jane and her three siblings find an ancient coin that makes wishes come true – but only halfway. Other magical titles by Edward Eager include: Knight’s Castle, Magic by the Lake, The Time Garden, Magic or Not, The Well-Wishers, and Seven-Day Magic.
Half Magic
![High Tide in Hawaii](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0375806164.jpg?itok=8BxM2-9a)
Hawaii is home to no less than 8 national parks where magic abounds in natural wonders such as the Volcanoes National Park. In this Magic Tree House installment, Jack and Annie are instructed to find a “special magic” in old Hawaii. They find it in Hawaii’s beauty and the drama of natural disasters!
High Tide in Hawaii
![Jamaica Tag-Along](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0395549493.jpg?itok=2BPdRn0k)
When Ossie, Jamaica’s older brother, goes out to play, Jamaica follows. Ossie tells Jamaica that she’s a tag-along. But Jamaica soon meets another friend and together they turn the tables on her brother. Realistic watercolors convey the children’s emotions.
Jamaica Tag-Along
![Julius, Baby of the World](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0688143881.jpg?itok=3PA6ZNJF)
Lilly is sick and tired of hearing about the wonders of Julius, her new baby brother. Because she wants him to go back to where he came from, Lilly spends a lot of time in the “uncooperative chair.” But when a cousin criticizes Julius, Lilly learns just how protective a big sister can feel. Deceptively simple line and wash illustrations show the intense emotions of Lilly and her mouse family.
Julius, Baby of the World
![Max's First Word](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0803722699.jpg?itok=-Z13yWnn)
No matter how hard Ruby tries to get her baby brother to say the names of the objects around him, Max will only say “Bang!” One day, however, Ruby gets a big surprise from Max’s first real word. Understated humor and bright, bold illustrations appeal to children and their adults.
Max’s First Word
![Midnight for Charlie Bone](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0439474299.jpg?itok=1CPQ-YLA)
Like another English boy, Charlie discovers his unique mysterious abilities and goes off to Bloor’s Academy, a school for specially gifted students. Twists and turns, exceptional magical skills, and remarkable characters make this an adventure not to miss.
Midnight for Charlie Bone
![Minnie and Moo and the Musk of Zorro](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0789426536.jpg?itok=jp14l_5h)
Bovine buddies Minnie and Moo are inspired afterreading about Zorro. Moo decides that there are justnot enough heroes and so she and her friend don disguises to become Juanita del Zorro del Moo andDelores del Zorro del Minnie. The heroic team set off to save thechickens and the farmer, providing lots of laughsalong the way. Young readers will enjoythis installment of the humorous series about twoloveable, laughable, and valiant cows.
Minnie and Moo and the Musk of Zorro
![Minnie and Moo and the Potato from Planet X](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0064443124.jpg?itok=ZK3T1nW1)
Minnie and Moo are surprised by a one-eyed, package-delivering, potatolike alien named Spud, who crash-lands his UPS (“Universal Package Service”) spaceship in their pasture. He needs another ship and five gallons of “space fuel” to deliver a tube of Anti-Bump Cream to prevent planets from bumping into one another-and he has 30 minutes to get the job done. Can Minnie and Moo help Spud build a new spaceship in time to save the universe?
Minnie and Moo and the Potato from Planet X
![Olivia Counts](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0689850875.jpg?itok=X0LT5YgX)
The engaging pig first met in Olivia (Atheneum, 2000)introduces counting from one to ten. Youngchildren will enjoy Olivia’s mischief and silly posesin this simple but appealing counting book.