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Hooray for Amanda and Her Alligator!

Author: 
Mo Willems
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Reading Level: Ages 4-8

Mo Willems has done it again, (though really, has he ever not?) perfectly epitomizing the many expressions of a good friendship in Hooray for Amanda and Her Alligator!

The book takes the form of several stories about the title best friends. Whether you read them aloud, to yourself, or listen, you are sure to love Amanda and her Alligator.

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The Zombie Who Visited New Orleans

Author: 
Steve Brezenoff
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Reading Level: Grades 2 - 3

Catalina and her class are on a field trip to New Orleans when odd things start to happen everywhere they go. Is someone working voodoo against them? Who is responsible for all the accidents?

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Me and My Dragon

Author: 
David Biedrzycki
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Reading Level: Ages 4-7

You might think that a dog or a cat is the perfect pet, but you would be wrong. The perfect pet is a dragon. Read this funny book about how to find, train, and have fun with a dragon that’s just right for you!

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Queen of the Falls

Author: 
Chris Van Allsburg
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Reading Level: Grades K-3

Press Here

Author: 
Herve Tullet
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Reading Level: Ages 2 - 6

An analog version of a tablet computer, this clever book is perfect for anyone's digital era child.

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The Voyages of Dr. Dolittle

Author: 
Hugh Lofting
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Reading Level: K-5

The second book in the wonderfully adventrous Dolittle series starts off by introducing us to Tommy Stubbins, future naturalist. To sate his curiosity about animals and their nature, Tommy asks Dr. Dolittle to apprentice him and teach him all he knows about animals and their languages - and so Dolittle, Stubbins and a few old friends set sail, hoping to learn the language of the Shellfish.

How to Teach a Slug to Read

Author: 
Susan Pearson
Illustrator: 
David Slonim
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Reading Level: Ages 4 - 6

Have you ever seen a slug in your backyard or garden?  If so, you may have wondered -- "how on earth would I go about teaching this slug to read, if it asked me?  I don't know the first thing about teaching a slug to read!"  Well, never fear -- this wonderful, instructional book will tell you everything you need to know about teaching slugs the wonderful art of reading.  You might even learn some good tips for yourself! 

Say Hello to Zorro!

Author: 
Carter Goodrich
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Reading Level: Ages 3 - 8

Bud the dog has a good life. He has his things and his routine and he likes it that way. Then Zorro comes along. Zorro is bossy and doesn't share (but Bud can be grumpy and selfish too).  Can these two dogs find ANYTHING they have in common and become friends?

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I Broke My Trunk!

Author: 
Mo Willems
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Reading Level: Ages 3-7

When Gerald breaks his trunk, Piggie wonders how it happened. But if you know Gerald at all, you'll know that isn't a simple story to tell!

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Stanley's Little Sister

Author: 
Linda Bailey
Illustrator: 
Bill Slavin
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Reading Level: Ages 3 - 6

Stanley KNOWS he shouldn't chase the new cat, but the cat, who rejects all of Stanley's attempts at friendship, makes it very hard not to.

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