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School for Bandits

Author: 
Hannah Shaw
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Reading Level: PreK-1

Ralph isn't a normal raccoon - he doesn't like being messy, or rude. So his parents ship him off to Bandit School, where Ralph is the worst student of all. He's just awful at everything, and when the term ends, his teacher assigns a competition - whoever has the largest sack of loot after vacation wins the Best Bandit prize. Ralph isn't interested, not one bit. He stays in his room reading over the break, not wanting to get in anyone's way. But then something happens on his way back to school, and Ralph becomes the best!

Gilbert Goldfish Wants a Pet

Author: 
Kimberly DiPucchio
Illustrator: 
Bob Shea
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Reading Level: Grades PreK-2

Prudence Wants a Pet

Author: 
Cathleen Daly
Illustrator: 
Stephen Michael King
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Reading Level: Ages 3 - 9

Prudence really, really wants a pet, but her parents say no, so she is forced to find pets wherever she can, such as her pet Branch and Twig and Formal Footwear in this silly story of a very persistent little girl.

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Melvin and the Boy

Author: 
Lauren Castillo
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Reading Level: PreK- Grade 2

When a young boy sees a turtle basking at the park one day, he knows it will be the PERFECT pet. 

But when he gets Melvin home, the turtle doesn't seem to be enjoying himself at all.

How can Melvin be the perfect pet if he isn't happy?

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If Rocks Could Sing: A Discovered Alphabet

Author: 
Leslie McGuirk
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Reading Level: Ages 4 - 8

This unique alphabet book is illustrated entirely with interestingly shaped rocks. You'll never look at a rocky beach the same way again!

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Three Hens and a Peacock

Author: 
Lester L. Laminack
Illustrator: 
Henry Cole
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Reading Level: Ages 3 - 6

When a peacock falls off a truck at the Tuckers' farm he becomes a grand attraction for passersby and a benefit to the farm, but the hens become jealous because he gets all the attention while doing none of the work.

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Fuddles

Author: 
Frans Vischer
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Reading Level: Ages 3 - 7

Fuddles is a fat, pampered indoor cat who dreams of going outside and having grand adventures. One day, when the door is left open, he makes his getaway, but he soon discovers that being an outdoor cat is a lot more work than he expected.

If you like this book you may want to check out The Great Gracie Chase: Stop That Dog! too.

Charlie the Ranch Dog

Author: 
Ree Drummond
Illustrator: 
Diane deGroat
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Reading Level: Ages 3 - 7

Charlie the basset hound lives and works on a ranch. It is hard work especially since he has to make sure that Suzie the Jack Russell terrier holds up her end of the job too.

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Blue Chameleon

Author: 
Emily Gravett
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Reading Level: Ages 4+

Poor, lonely blue chameleon. He can turn into anything, and blend in anywhere, but despite this wonderful ability, blue chameleon cannot find anyone who wants to be his friend.

Enchanting colored pencil drawings and excellent use of color, expression, and symmetry will delight readers as chameleon struggles to find a friend.

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The Brave Cowboy

Author: 
Joan Walsh Anglund
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Reading Level: Ages 3+

Originally published in 1959, this small book is sure to warm your heart. Stark black and white illustrations of a young cowboy contrast wonderfully with red drawings of imaginary wild animals, Indians, and outlaws that our hero must face. Great for any imaginative reader.

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