Nick Bruel

Light Paperback (1 lb or less)

California

The Uproar at the Front Door

In the New York Times bestselling Bad Kitty series from writer and illustrator Nick Bruel, prepare for a battle royale as Uncle Murray steps into the role of petsitter in Bad Kitty vs Uncle Murray.

Kitty's owners are taking a week off and leaving Kitty and Puppy at home. So who's going to watch them? Good ol' Uncle Murray, star of the Fun Facts feature of previous Kitty books--the guy you thought knew everything about cats. Think again! It isn't long before Uncle Murray is driven to near madness by shenanigans of epic proportions.

Bad Kitty vs Uncle Murray

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Bad Kitty Meets The Baby

Bad Kitty Gets a Bath

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Dav Pilkey

(And the Subsequent Assault of the Equally Evil Lunchroom Zombie Nerds)

Laugh out loud with Captain Underpants, the #1 New York Times bestselling series from Dav Pilkey, the creator of Dog Man!

George and Harold have played a trick or two on nearly everyone at Jerome Horwitz Elementary. When their latest prank causes the school's cranky cafeteria ladies to quit, Mr. Krupp hires a trio of unusual replacements -- who happen to look an awful lot like aliens! Will that curtain-caped crusader, Captain Underpants, save the day once more? Or will those outer-space cafeteria ladies have him for lunch?

Invasion of the Incredibly Naughty Cafeteria Ladies from Outer Space

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When Professor Pippy P. Poopypantsthe world's greatest scientific geniusdecides he's been made fun of long enough, he plans revenge, and it is up to Captain Underpants to save the world from this dirty villain! Simultaneous.

Captain Underpants and the Perilous Plot of Professor Poopypants

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Attack of the Talking Toilets

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Patrick Skene Catling

In this zany twist on the legend of King Midas and his golden touch, a boy acquires a magical gift that turns everything his lips touch into chocolate! Kids will eat this up for summer reading or anytime!

Can you ever have too much of your favorite food? John Midas is about to find out....

The Chocolate Touch has remained a favorite for millions of kids, teachers, and parents for several generations. It's an enjoyable story that pulls in even reluctant readers.





The Chocolate Touch

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Lynne Reid Banks

It's been over a year since Omri discovered in The Indian in the Cupboard that, with the turn of a key, he could magically bring to life the three-inch-high Indian figure he placed inside his cupboard. Omri and his Indian, Little Bear, create a fantastic world together until one day, Omri realizes the terrible consequences if Little Bear ever got trapped in his "giant" world. Reluctantly, Omri sends the Indian back through the cupboard, giving his mother the magic key to wear around her neck so that he will never be tempted to bring Little Bear back to life.



But one year later, full of exciting news, Omri gives way to temptation when he finds that his mother has left the magic key lying on the bathroom sink.



A whole new series of adventures awaits Omri as he discovers that his Indian has been critically wounded during the French and Indian Wars and desperately needs Omri's help.



Now, helplessly caught between his own life and his cupboard life of war and death, Omri must act decisively if he is to save Little Bear and his village from being completely destroyed. What began as a harmless game has tumed into a horrible nightmare, a nightmare in which Omri is irrevocably involved, and from which he may never escape.

The Return of the Indian

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Sideways Stories from Wayside School

Ron Roy

Fast paced, collectible mysteries for beginning chapter-book readers!

Help Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose solve mysteries from A to Z!

Kids love collecting the entire alphabet and super editions! With over 8 million copies in print, the A to Z Mysteries have been hooking chapter book readers on mysteries and reading for years. Now this classic kid favorite is back with a bright new look!

C is for Canary . . . Green Lawn has a pet problem! Dink's neighbor can't find her canary. Ruth Rose's cat, Tiger, has also disappeared. Then the kids hear about two more missing critters. Is there a pet-napper in town? Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose are on the case!


A to Z Mysteries: the Canary Caper

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The Magic Finger

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Jane Yolen Yolen

her children Heidi E. Y. Stemple

Jason Stemple

Adam Stemple

National Geographic Kids

Hardcover (1 to 2 lbs)

Heartwarming True Tales from the Animal Kingdom

A sumptuously illustrated volume of true animal stories from different historical periods includes the tales of Balto the Alaskan sled dog, Smoky the Bear and Internet sensation Christian the lion. By the author of the Caldecott Medal-winning Owl Moon.

National Geographic Kids Animal Stories

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Francine Patterson

Ronald H. Cohn

Koko is a famous sign-language-speaking gorilla. This is the true story of her friendship with a kitten. "Patterson and Cohn let readers see . . . the gentle mind that wanted something to love and be loved by."--"School Library Journal," starred review.

Koko's Kitten

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Michael O. Tunnell

Light Hardcover (1 lb or less)

In this tall tale, Mr. Andy describes how winter turns to spring immediately after a warm wind called a chinook begins to blow.

Chinook!

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J. I.  Wagner

A Timmi Tobbson Adventure

Following the clues concealed within a centuries-old family legacy, Timmi Tobbson and his friends hope to save a dear friend. But only twenty-four hoursremain to unravel the legend of a long-lost pirate ship, buriedsomewhere deep beneath the city streets. Unbeknownst to them, theirsearch awakens a mystical dark power, sworn to protect what is hidden on board the once famous Star Runner.

Legend of the Star Runner

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Gordon Korman

The word gifted has never been applied to a kid like Donovan Curtis. It's usually more like Don't try this at home. So when the troublemaker pulls a major prank at his middle school, he thinks he's finally gone too far. But thanks to a mix-up by one of the administrators, instead of getting in trouble, Donovan is sent to the Academy of Scholastic Distinction (ASD), a special program for gifted and talented students. It wasn't exactly what Donovan had intended, but there couldn't be a more perfect hideout for someone like him. That is, if he can manage to fool people whose IQs are above genius level. And that becomes harder and harder as the students and teachers of ASD grow to realize that Donovan may not be good at math or science (or just about anything). But after an ongoing experiment with a live human (sister), an unforgettably dramatic middle-school dance, and the most astonishing come-from-behind robot victory ever, Donovan shows that his gifts might be exactly what the ASD students never knew they needed.

Ungifted

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Derek Kent

When ten-year-old Mikey McKenzie is given the opportunity to take over as principal of his school while the real principal in on leave, he thinks it's the chance to finally put his problem-solving skills to use. But when bigger problems arises than he could ever imagine, he'll have to figure solutions that may put his most treasured friendships at risk.

Principal Mikey

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S. J. King

Travel back in time and discover facts you never knew about dinosaurs and prehistoric life in this fourth instalment of the The Secret Explorers. This group of brilliant kids come together from all four corners of the globe to fix problems, solve mysteries and gather knowledge all over the planet - and beyond. Whenever their help is needed, a special sign will appear on a door. They step through to the Exploration Station, and receive their mission... In The Secret Explorers and the Jurassic Rescue, dinosaur expert Tamiko and geology expert Cheng travel back to the age of the dinosaurs in an effort to rescue a dinosaur egg from destruction. However, to save the egg, the Secret Explorers first have to use all their courage and skills to outsmart a fierce Allosaurus, rescue a baby Stegosaurus, and find a way to attract an Archaeopteryx. Tamiko and Cheng soon find that, to succeed, they need to come up with some unusual solutions... Packed with fun illustrations and facts about dinosaurs, fossils, and why modern birds are dinosaurs, this thrilling adventure is perfect for young readers. Informative diagrams tell kids all they need to know about different species of dinosaur, from Stegosaurus to Allosaurus. The action-packed narrative keeps kids engaged and makes learning about dinosaurs even more fun!

The Secret Explorers and the Jurassic Rescue

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Dustin Brady

Kids who love video games will love this first installment of the new 5-book series about 12-year old Jesse Rigsby and the wild adventures he encounters getting sucked into different video games. Jesse Rigsby hates video games--and for good reason. You see, a video game character is trying to kill him. After getting sucked in the new game Full Blast with his friend Eric, Jesse starts to see the appeal of vaporizing man-size praying mantis while cruising around by jet pack. But pretty soon, a mysterious figure begins following Eric and Jesse, and they discover they can't leave the game. If they don't figure out what's going on fast, they'll be trapped for good!

Trapped in a Video Game

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Stella Gibbons

Lynne Truss

"Quite simply one of the funniest satirical novels of the last century." --Nancy Pearl, NPR's Morning Edition

The deliriously entertaining Cold Comfort Farm is "very probably the funniest book ever written" (The Sunday Times, London), a hilarious parody of D. H. Lawrence's and Thomas Hardy's earthy, melodramatic novels. When the recently orphaned socialite Flora Poste descends on her relatives at the aptly named Cold Comfort Farm in deepest Sussex, she finds a singularly miserable group in dire need of her particular talent: organization.

For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.

Cold Comfort Farm

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Oversized Paperback (4 to 6 lbs)

With More Than 4,000 Indexed Entries and 2,500 Full-Color Illustrations

Covering key curriculum topics including geography, physics, biology, chemistry, history, science, and technology, The New Children's Encyclopedia is created and verified by a board of experts to ensure the utmost, objective accuracy. Hundreds of accessible and fun, flashcard-style facts provide key information making it easy to learn about animals, famous historical figures, planets, climate change, and more. With stunning photography and innovative graphics, The New Children's Encyclopedia is an unparalleled, irreplaceable family reference book that will engage children's natural curiosity about the world around them.

The New Children's Encyclopedia

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Faith McNulty

Two artists at the height of their powers have created a beautiful book with an unforgettable message about the moon and an even more important message about the earth. A publishing event!"If you decide to go to the moon," writes Faith McNulty, "read this book first. It will tellyou how to get there and what to do after youland. The most important part tells you how to get home. Written in the second person, the text allows the reader to participate in every aspect of the journey, from packing ("don't forget your diary and plenty of food") to liftoff (at first you'll feel heavy; don't worry") to traveling thorugh space (where "the moon glows like a pearl in the black, black sky"). The reader lands at the Sea of Tranquility, the site of the first lunar landing

If You Decide to Go to the Moon

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Stacy McAnulty

A hilarious yet fact-filled picture book about the formation and history of the Earth—uniquely told from the perspective of Earth herself!

Earth! My First 4. 54 Billion Years

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Nick Bruel

Bad Kitty vs Uncle Murray

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Bad Kitty Meets The Baby

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Bad Kitty Gets a Bath

Dav Pilkey

Invasion of the Incredibly Naughty Cafeteria Ladies from Outer Space

Dav Pilkey

Captain Underpants and the Perilous Plot of Professor Poopypants

Dav Pilkey

Attack of the Talking Toilets

Patrick Skene Catling

The Chocolate Touch

Lynne Reid Banks

The Return of the Indian

Louis Sachar

Sideways Stories from Wayside School

Patrick Skene Catling

The Chocolate Touch

Ron Roy

A to Z Mysteries: the Canary Caper

Roald Dahl

The Magic Finger

Jane Yolen Yolen; her children Heidi E. Y. Stemple; Jason Stemple; Adam Stemple; National Geographic Kids

National Geographic Kids Animal Stories

Francine Patterson; Ronald H. Cohn

Koko's Kitten

Michael O. Tunnell

Chinook!

J. I. Wagner

Legend of the Star Runner

Gordon Korman

Ungifted

Derek Kent

Principal Mikey

S. J. King

The Secret Explorers and the Jurassic Rescue

Dustin Brady

Trapped in a Video Game

Stella Gibbons; Lynne Truss

Cold Comfort Farm

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The New Children's Encyclopedia

Faith McNulty

If You Decide to Go to the Moon

Stacy McAnulty

Earth! My First 4. 54 Billion Years

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