A young person has a dog that talks! They narrate about a day with their pet and the things he "says."
A book that teaches how to say "yum" and "yuck" and many other sounds in many world languages.
Gecko can't sleep because the fireflies are flashing outside his window every night. He learns there is a reason for everything and the whole world is connected.
Leaf Man goes wherever the wind blows, and this book shows all the places he could travel to.
A beautiful story about little sisters and big brothers with lovely illustrations.
Eddie looses his teddy bear and has to search for him in the woods, finding quite a surprise!
Buzz finds a new pet, but no one else approves!
Adelita has to live with a mean stepmother and stepsisters but learns to call on the help of her friend Esperanza.
Poems from many different countries, many different styles.
What! Cried Granny: An Almost Bedtime Story (Turtleback School & Library Binding Edition) by Kate Lum
Granny tells her grandson to go to bed, only for him to tell her he doesn't have a bed at her house!
A village needs help moving a giant rock and seeks the help of a people-eating giant.
In the midst of a terrible storm, a young man tells a story to the kids he is watching about a rogue tooth fairy.
Dorothy wakes up after a tornado to find herself in a magical land which she has to find her way home from.
Sticky Burr tries to fit in and ends up saving the day.
A book about the life of Noah Webster and his love of learning and of words.
A book about gathering what is needed for a Siesta, reviewing colors.
Dragon Bones and Dinosaur Eggs: A Photobiography of Explorer Roy Chapman Andrews (Photobiographies) by Ann Bausum
The story of the life of Roy Chapman Andrews, an adventurous man who discovered many things and advanced the scientific world in many ways.
A Boy Named Beckoning: The True Story of Dr. Carlos Montezuma, Native American Hero (Exceptional Social Studies Titles for Intermediate Grades) by Gina Capaldi
The story of Dr. Carlos Montezuma, from his capture by a warring tribe to his life as a doctor, written in first person.
A book about animal relationships between siblings in the wild.
The story of ancient Pompeii and the life of those who lived there when Mount Vesuvius erupted.
Harry Potter discovers he is a wizard and goes to study the craft at Hogwart's school.
The members of the Baby-Sitters Club are all fighting and Mary Anne has to save the day!
Splat the cat is scared to go to school, but after he gets there he learns important lessons about life and friendship.
Benny and Penny learn they have a new neighbor and are very curious about him/her. They learn about meeting new people, giving others the benefit of the doubt, and making friends.
This is a book about the Korean dish Beebimbop, with a recipe at the end to make your own. A great cultural exposure for kids.
This is a book about a grumpy man who wins a trip to Bermuda, gets shipwrecked on a deserted island, meets a parrot who teaches him how to build a boat, and in the meantime learns to be happy.
A young girl loses her mother and her father moves them out west. She is very sad and misses everything about her hometown of Boston, but learns to love her new home.
Poor Amos McGee is sick and can't visit his friends at the zoo where he works. So his animal friends come visit him at home, showing the importance of friendship.