![Clink](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/006192928X.jpg?itok=bsS1d9OL)
Clink is a robot that used to be state of the art; now he’s outdated and missing parts. Nobody wants Clink until he meets Milton, a boy who brings out the best in Clink and gives him a new home. The satisfying story is illustrated with full color illustrations.
Clink
![The Bear Who Shared](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0803735766.jpg?itok=D5rbOqeb)
Norris was a wise bear who appreciated that “plorringes were the best fruit of all.” A mouse and raccoon also admired, and wanted the tasty treat — and so wise Norris shared it with them. Relaxed watercolors and simple language effectively convey the pain of waiting and the joy of friendship.
The Bear Who Shared
![Lakas and the Makibaka Hotel / Si Lakas at ang Makibaka Hotel](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0892392134.jpg?itok=FLrUUYBN)
This engaging story of how one community comes together to save their home is told in English and in Tagalog. Bright illustrations help move the story of successful resistance along while conveying a bit of Filipino history and culture.
Country of origin: Philippines
Lakas and the Makibaka Hotel / Si Lakas at ang Makibaka Hotel
![Emily's Fortune](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0385736169.jpg?itok=ZkkbweMR)
When 8-year old Emily is orphaned she heads west to find her kindly Aunt Hilda. Emily’s rip-roaring adventure involves a dastardly uncle, a huge fortune, and a good friend. Each chapter ends with a cliffhanger sure to keep even the most reluctant reader reading!
Emily’s Fortune
![Gracias / Thanks](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/1600602584_0.jpg?itok=_f5Kk_wP)
From the sun that wakens him to the cricket that serenades him to sleep, a young boy gives thanks for the many kinds of friends who help him throughout the day. Pat Mora’s reflection on gratitude is filled with kindness and humor, brought to life by John Parra’s heartwarming illustrations. Pat concludes the book with an author’s note about the things she for which she feels grateful. Bilingual text.
Gracias / Thanks
![How to Make Friends With a Giant](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0399237798.jpg?itok=l7wklERd)
Though one is very tall and the other quite short, Jake and Jacomo find they have much in common and find friendship in spite of classmates’ teasing. Though no longer in print, this recognizable, realistic story may be available used or at libraries.
How to Make Friends With a Giant
![Louder, Lili](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/039924252X.jpg?itok=Op9W_vHk)
Shy Lili is so soft spoken she has been marked absent and has a tough time standing up for herself — especially when partnered with bold Cassidy. Lili finds her voice, however, when just in time to help the class pet from disaster. Well told and gently illustrated, all readers are likely to empathize with the well-drawn characters.
Louder, Lili
![If a Tree Falls at Lunch Period](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0152066446.jpg?itok=k7CGAz9x)
Kirsten’s parents are fighting and her best friend has suddenly joined the popular crowd. Walker is the only black student at his new private school and his single mom watches over him like a hawk. What happens when Kirsten’s and Walker’s worlds collide?
If a Tree Falls at Lunch Period
![How to Clean a Hippopotamus: A Look at Unusual Animal Partnerships](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0547245157.jpg?itok=7PrjbLka)
Unlikely animals work together to the benefit of both as do more usual pairings such as dogs and people. How and why these relationships work is detailed in brief text and handsome collage illustration.
How to Clean a Hippopotamus: A Look at Unusual Animal Partnerships
![Rocket to the Moon](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0763646520.jpg?itok=BJ-Av8uJ)
Lester explains the basics about the moon and space travel to Little Nye before they take off on their lively imaginary journey. Sturdy pages support uncluttered illustrations and simple text in this appealing, surprisingly informative book.
Rocket to the Moon
![Honk Honk! Beep Beep!](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/1423124863.jpg?itok=_Dp2iByO)
As a boy sleeps, his toys come to life and take a ride in his bedroom. Other toys join the father and son dolls but return to the proper shelf before sunrise. Told in a rhyming cadence, this colorfully illustrated tale is sure to satisfy young readers.
Honk Honk! Beep Beep!
![Little Owl Lost](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0763650226.jpg?itok=_hV1Mbf3)
The little owl searches for his mother when separated from her, but his descriptions aren’t very clear. At last, a concerned squirrel helps reunite baby and mother. Muted colors and broad shapes are used in this appealing story.
Little Owl Lost
![The Perfect Gift](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0545154022.jpg?itok=m4IZwFD2)
Through a series of mishaps, Little Lorikeet’s perfect strawberry is lost and the little bird has no gift for her grandmother. When all attempts to retrieve it are futile, Lorikeet and her friends make something that lasts much longer: a storybook for Grandma.
The Perfect Gift
![City Dog, Country Frog](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/1423103009.jpg?itok=HMpn6z81)
On his first day in the country, City Dog not only runs off-leash but befriends a frog. Dog and frog play through summer and remember their fun in autumn, but frog leaves in winter. Life’s cyclical nature is shown in dramatic watercolors and frank text for a moving tale.
City Dog, Country Frog
![Can I Play Too?](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/1423119916.jpg?itok=8hi3Vm1U)
Snake asks to play catch with elephant and Piggie but gets beaned by the ball as he has no arms with which to catch it. The friends come up with a creative solution for them all to play catch. Cartoon illustrations are as clear as the speech bubbles in this funny addition to the series.
Can I Play Too?
![Bink & Gollie](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/076363266X.jpg?itok=10H6PEt-)
Bink and Gollie are as different as possible in appearance, likes, and styles. In spite of their dissimilar approaches, the girls remain the best of friends in what may be the first of a fresh new series.
Bink & Gollie
![Babymouse: Cupcake Tycoon](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/037586573X.jpg?itok=S6qSWhDJ)
Babymouse is back, this time to win the contest for selling the most cupcakes in support of a new school library. As in others of the satisfying, humorous series, Babymouse’s imagined scenarios are shown in pink.
Babymouse: Cupcake Tycoon
![The Secret Cave: Discovering Lascaux](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0374366942.jpg?itok=Q8RWxtSZ)
While looking for gold, four French boys accidentally discovered what was to be considered the best preserved and most famous prehistoric art. How the Lascaux cave was found is presented here in rich watercolors and stimulating text. The author’s note provides additional information as well as a photograph of the discoverers.
The Secret Cave: Discovering Lascaux
![The Fantastic Owen Jester](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0374368503.jpg?itok=6rBjCADZ)
Owen Jester finally captures the biggest frog in the world and names him Tooley Graham, but Owen has an even bigger secret — after hearing a crash in the night, he discovers that a two-passenger submarine that has fallen off a passing train.. What Owen and his buddies along with a know-it-all girl do with that secret creates a memorable adventure, deftly told.
The Fantastic Owen Jester
![Clementine, Friend of the Week](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/1423113551.jpg?itok=lYhpZj8P)
Clementine is back, this time named her 3rd grade classroom’s Friend of the Week. Things don’t go as planned, of course, but Clementine figures out more about true friendship in this latest book featuring the energetic, irrepressible, and always likeable heroine.
Clementine, Friend of the Week
![Clever Jack Takes the Cake](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0375849793.jpg?itok=kGPJObyO)
Jack is invited to the princess’ birthday party but is too poor to buy a worthy gift so instead bakes a cake. It never gets delivered, however, but the clever boy gives the most lasting gift of all: an engaging story. Lively language and humorous illustrations are used in the original story told in the tradition of a folktale.
Clever Jack Takes the Cake
![Lissy's Friends](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0670060720.jpg?itok=Vt-R0NlP)
Lissy’s Friends
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Year of the Rat
![Year of the Dog](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/031606002X.jpg?itok=m4ZykRfH)