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The Book that Almost Rhymed by Omar Abed
A boy begrudgingly composes a sometimes-rhyming adventure with his precocious little sister.

Wonder Walkers by Micha Archer
Two curious children go for a walk, asking imaginative questions about the natural beauty that surrounds them.

Return by Aaron Becker
Failing to get the attention of her busy father, a lonely girl turns back to a fantastic world for friendship and adventure.

Ahoy by Sophie Blackall
Raise the mainsail! Batten the hatches! It's time to set sail...on the couch! There's a storm coming, and a child is ready to captain the ship.

Rani’s Remarkable Day by Saadia Faruqi
Rani lives in a luxurious palace full of busy adults, but she's lonely. Being the only princess in the kingdom is boring, tedious and dull. So, one morning, Rani decides to leave for the beach in search of adventure. She finds there is something she didn't even know she was looking for: a friend.

Attack of the Plants by Annmarie Anderson            
Arnold is alarmed to discover that the beloved Ms. Frizzle has been promoted and her younger sister Fiona is taking over the class. His worries come true when a simple field trip results in the Galapagos Islands being overrun by invasive bunnies. Can Arnold save the islands, and will he ever learn to like his new teacher?              

The House With Chicken Legs by Sophie Anderson
An extraordinary retelling of the Baba Yaga myth, this debut novel will wrap itself around your heart and never let go.

Deep-Sea Dive by Samantha Brooke    
When Dorothy Ann accidentally loses Jyoti's high-tech locket in the ocean, Ms. Frizzle's class travels down through the layers of the sea to retrieve it.

The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane by Kate DiCamillo
Edward Tulane, a cold-hearted and proud toy rabbit, loves only himself until he is separated from the little girl who adores him and travels across the country, acquiring new owners and listening to their hopes, dreams and histories.          

The Tower Treasure by Franklin W. Dixon
A dying criminal confesses that his loot has been stored "in the tower." Both towers of the looted mansion are searched in vain. It remains for the Hardy boys to make an astonishing discovery that clears up the mystery and clears the name of a friend's father.

Audience: Kids, Babies & Toddlers, Family
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