Children's Fiction - NEW

Abuela's Library

Norman, Lissette,


Alfonso and Abuela love to spend Saturday afternoons finding books at the library and reading them together beneath their favorite oak tree. But when their beloved tree is cut down, can Alfonso transform the stump into something magical for their whole community--their very own neighborhood library?
Date Published:2024

Ben & Emma's Big Hit

Newsom, Gavin,


An empowering picture book about a young boy with dyslexia who discovers a new way to look at reading.
Date Published:2021

Boris and Baba

Berezowecki, Janet


One of Boris' favorite things is when Baba comes to visit. His grandmother is always ready with a hug, a smile... and a fun recipe they can make together! Today, Baba is here to make pyrohy, a traditional Ukrainian food. Boris can't wait to join her in the kitchen...but as excited as he is to spend time with Baba, Boris is worried. What if he can't make the pyrohy as well as he'd like to?
Date Published:2025

Cookiesaurus Rex

Dominy, Amy Fellner,


Not satsified with his green frosting and little hat, a cookie shaped like a dinosaur demands to be redecorated.
Date Published:2017

Curse of the Mummy : The Boxcar Children /

Warner, Gertrude


The Aldens visit a museum to see a mummy, but artifacts begin to disappear, and the children wonder if the mummy is cursed.
Date Published:2025

Doris

Cole, Lo,


Being a bright red elephant, Doris is very easy to spot. Can you see her? Exactly. But Doris dreams of losing herself in a colorful crowd. Come on a journey of discover as one little elephant comes to appreciate being herself.
Date Published:2024

A Duck in a Sock : Meg and Greg series /

Rae, Elspeth,


How to read the stories in this book -- A duck in a sock -- Swish, the pet fish -- At Chapman Ranch -- Get that sloth! -- About the Meg and Greg stories. Meg and Greg are hanging out for the summer doing what ten-year-olds do--helping an injured duckling, finding a lost pet fish, saving ranch animals from a wildfire and catching a wandering sloth! Jump inside to join Meg and Greg on their adventures.
Date Published:2020

How to read the stories in this book -- A duck in a sock -- Swish, the pet fish -- At Chapman Ranch -- Get that sloth! -- About the Meg and Greg stories. Meg and Greg are hanging out for the summer doing what ten-year-olds do--helping an injured duckling, finding a lost pet fish, saving ranch animals from a wildfire and catching a wandering sloth! Jump inside to join Meg and Greg on their adventures.

Date Published:2020

Frank and the Skunk : Meg and Greg series /

Rae, Elspeth,


How to read the stories in this book -- Frank and the skunk -- The King's long fangs -- The catch that went bad -- Fudge! -- Some oddities of English explained -- About the Meg and Greg stories. This partially illustrated workbook, meant to be read by an advanced reader with a beginner reader or struggling reader, combines stories and exercises that focus on phonics.
Date Published:2020

The Gardener

Stewart, Sarah,


A series of letters relating what happens when, after her father loses his job, Lydia Grace goes to live with her Uncle Jim in the city but takes her love for gardening with her.
Date Published:1997

Gather Round

Covell, David,


In this gorgeous picture book, a girl and her father build a campfire together to keep the cold at bay. But as they welcome passing travelers -- from musicians to animals -- they create a community, fostered by a crackling fire and its comforting warmth.
Date Published:2024

Gertrude Gish on a Dish on a Fish

Hwang, Sarah,


Gertrude Gish stacks with flair, from dinners to books and the whole parade square, and when penguins get stuck up in a tree, she can show how helpful her stacking can be.
Date Published:2025

Gus the Mushroom Dragon : Dragon Hill series /

West, Tracey,


Gus the Mushroom Dragon uses his ability to connect with plants to rescue a new dragon friend and save a patch of flowers.
Date Published:2026

A Handful of Dogs : Meg and Greg series /

Rae, Elspeth,


Practices the sounds s, ing, ed, and ex. How to read the stories in this book -- A handful of dogs -- The amazing quest -- Grated, chopped, crushed -- Extreme pumpkin patching -- Some oddities of English explained -- About the Meg and Greg stories -- Glossary -- About the authors and illustrator -- Acknowledgments. This is the fifth book in the phonics-based, decodable Meg and Greg series for beginning or striving readers. Includes illustrations and worksheets.
Date Published:2024

Practices the sounds s, ing, ed, and ex. How to read the stories in this book -- A handful of dogs -- The amazing quest -- Grated, chopped, crushed -- Extreme pumpkin patching -- Some oddities of English explained -- About the Meg and Greg stories -- Glossary -- About the authors and illustrator -- Acknowledgments. This is the fifth book in the phonics-based, decodable Meg and Greg series for beginning or striving readers. Includes illustrations and worksheets.

Date Published:2024

Harold Hates to Hibernate

Kousky, Vern,


When the season changes and hibernation beckons Harold to sleep, three crows make every effort to prolong playtime and keep the little bear awake.
Date Published:2024

Hoot and Peep

Judge, Lita,


Hoot the owl is excited to teach his younger sister all of his wisdom--but much to his annoyance, Peep is more interested in capturing the magic of the world around her than in listening to his advice.
Date Published:2016

Hornbeam All In : three small stories about one large moose /

Rylant, Cynthia,


Hornbeam the moose goes on a picnic with his best friend Eureka, sleeps over his friend Cuddy's house, and learns how to swim with Adorabelle.
Date Published:2023

Hornbeam Gets it Done

Rylant, Cynthia,


Hornbeam the moose saves his blueberry bush from blowing away with the help of his best friend Eureka, goes grocery shopping with Cuddy, and enjoys game night with Erika, Cuddy, and Adorabelle.
Date Published:2024

I Am a Good Friend : Princess Truly series /

Greenawalt, Kelly,


In rhyming text, Princess Truly strives to use her magic powers to be a good friend whether it is in the park with her pug Noodles (who needs a little help making new friends), in the rainbow clubhouse which she and her best friend are building, or at her very first sleepover.
Date Published:2021

I Am Brave : Princess Truly series /

Greenawalt, Kelly,


In rhyming text super girl Princess Truly goes on a camping trip with little brother Ty and her dog, Sir Noodles; with her super powers she is not afraid of dark caves, bugs, or things that go bump in the night, which is a problem when she develops hiccups, and needs something to scare them away.
Date Published:2021

I Am Curious : Princess Truly series /

Greenawalt, Kelly,


In rhyming text, Princess Truly visits the science museum with her brother, solves the mystery of her missing snack, and uses her magic curls to take a trip to outer space with her put, Sir Noodles.
Date Published:2023