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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More books by Cathleen Daly

Reading Level: Grades 4 - 8

Have you ever wondered about all the strange ways people have died? Being shoved into a grinding machine by a robot, jumping off the Eiffel Tower with a non-functioning parachute, and being hit by a thrown turnip are just three of the unusual deaths highlighted in this darkly amusing book.

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Reading Level: Grades 3 - 5

When an evil Mongol invader demands tribute from everyone in a small Turkish town one family can only offer an old donkey. Nasreddin Hoca saves the day by promising to teach the donkey to read in one month. How is that possible?

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Come by the Youth Services Desk to see our new traditional Huichol boy's outfit which was donated by the Puerto Vallarta Sister Cities Committee and the People of Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico.  The embroidered outfit, complete with shoes and hat, is on display by the Library gerbils.

Be sure to mark your calendar so you remember tor sign up for our winter storytime sessions, because these very popular progarms with Miss Deena fill up quickly.  Each storytime features stories, songs, fingerplays, flannelboards and much much more.  Our Baby Booktime for newborns to walkers and our First Steps program for walkers to 2 1/2 year olds also includes a ½ hour of play featuring age-appropriate toys and time for socialization with other children and caregivers.  Click here for more information.

Reading Level: Grades K - 2

Elephant struggles with a terrible moral dilemma: should he share his ice cream with Piggie, which he knows is the right thing to do, or should he eat the whole thing himself, which is what he would really LIKE to do.

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More books by Mo Willems

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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More books by Leslie McGuirk

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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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.

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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More books by Ree Drummond