Lists and Suggestions for Kids
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Attack of the fluffy bunnies
Beaty, Andrea.
Also available in Overdrive and Hoopla. At Camp Whatsitooya, twins Joules and Kevin and new friend N... More
Also available in Overdrive and Hoopla. At Camp Whatsitooya, twins Joules and Kevin and new friend Nelson face off against large, rabbit-like creatures from the Mallow Galaxy who thrive on sugar, but are not above hypnotizing and eating human campers. Less
Bad kitty meets the baby
Bruel, Nick.
Bad kitty is not pleased when a baby joins her family. Includes fun facts and tips for training a c... More
Bad kitty is not pleased when a baby joins her family. Includes fun facts and tips for training a cat to perform tricks. Less
Clever lollipop
King-Smith, Dick.
Lady Lollipop, the clever pet pig of Princess Penelope and her friend Johnny, joins them in their l... More
Lady Lollipop, the clever pet pig of Princess Penelope and her friend Johnny, joins them in their lessons with a magician, cares for the queen's garden, helps restore the king's appetite, and has a surprise present for Penelope's birthday. Less
The adventures of Captain Underpants
Pilkey, Dav.
Also available in Overdrive and Hoopla. When George and Harold hypnotize their principal into think... More
Also available in Overdrive and Hoopla. When George and Harold hypnotize their principal into thinking that he is the superhero Captain Underpants, he leads them to the lair of the nefarious Dr. Diaper, where they must defeat his evil robot henchmen. Less
Sideways stories from Wayside School
Sachar, Louis.
Also available in Overdrive and Hoopla. Humorous episodes from the classroom on the thirtieth floor... More
Also available in Overdrive and Hoopla. Humorous episodes from the classroom on the thirtieth floor of Wayside School, which was accidentally built sideways with one classroom on each story. Less
Encyclopedia Brown finds the clues
Sobol, Donald J.
Also available in Overdrive and Hoopla. Leroy Brown, aka Encyclopedia Brown, and his computerlike br... More
Also available in Overdrive and Hoopla. Leroy Brown, aka Encyclopedia Brown, and his computerlike brain are on the case! From a collection of teeth to an attempted framing, the boy detective will solve every mystery. Readers are on the case, too, with answers in the back! Less
97 ways to train a dragon
McMullan, Kate.
After a mysterious egg hatches into a baby dragon, Wiglaf and his roommate Angus decide to keep it.... More
After a mysterious egg hatches into a baby dragon, Wiglaf and his roommate Angus decide to keep it. Less
The magic school bus in the time of the dinosaurs
Cole, Joanna.
Also available in Overdrive and Hoopla. One twist of the dial and the Magic School Bus transforms in... More
Also available in Overdrive and Hoopla. One twist of the dial and the Magic School Bus transforms into a time machine that travels back to the prehistoric age, making pit stops in the Mesozoic Era and meeting dinosaurs along the way. Less
Your skeletal system
Arnold, Caroline.
Also available in Hoopla. Presents information about the skeletal system, looking at the bones that ... More
Also available in Hoopla. Presents information about the skeletal system, looking at the bones that compose it and how they help the body function. Less
The boy who harnessed the wind
Kamkwamba, William.
Also available in Overdrive in Spanish. In this memoir adapted for young readers, William Kamkwamba... More
Also available in Overdrive in Spanish. In this memoir adapted for young readers, William Kamkwamba describes the drought that struck his tiny village in Malawi, his subsequent interest in science, and his idea to build a windmill. Made out of scrap metal and old bicycle parts, William's windmill brought electricity to his home and helped his family pump the water they needed to farm the land. Less