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Humphrey's Really Wheely Racing Day by Betty G. BirneyA debut chapter book starring the popular class hamster from Longfellow School's Room 26 follows his visit with student host Mandy, whose own hamster has a fascinating hamster-wheel car that Humphrey really wants to try. Series: Humphrey's Tiny Tales Call Number: J BIRNEY
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Gizmo may be a guinea pig, but he considers himself to be an evil genius. Gizmo vows to defeat his nemesis - the excitable dog Wedgie. Series: Wedgie and Gizmo Call Number: J SELFORS
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Stick Dog
by Tom Watson
When Stick Dog's quest for hamburgers turns out to be more difficult than he could have ever imagined, he challenges his four friends, Stripes, Mutt, Poo-Poo and Karen, to come up with a master plan that includes unconventional solutions. Series: Stick Dog Call Number: J WATSON
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The Story of Diva and Flea
by Mo Willems
In the bustling city of Paris, a small yet brave dog, Diva, and an adventurous cat named Flea become two unlikely friends.. Call Number: J WILLEMS
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Fortunately, the Milk
by Neil Gaiman
When a father runs out to buy milk for his children's breakfast cereal, the last thing he expects is to be abducted by aliens. He soon finds himself transported through time and space on an extraordinary adventure, where the fate of the universe depends on him and the milk. Will his children believe his wild story? Call Number: J GAIMAN
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The Princess in Black
by Shannon Hale and Dean Hale
Hiding her secret identity as a monster-fighting superhero, Princess Magnolia interrupts her fancy tea with the unsuspecting Duchess Wigtower to stop a big blue monster from endangering her kingdom's goats. Series: Princess in Black Call Number: J HALE
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Sylva and the Fairy Ball by Margaret McNamaraOne of Tinker Bell's five little sisters, Sylva, longs to go to a ball that she's too young to attend, but when a horde of trolls crashes the ball, Sylva bravely comes to the rescue . Series: Fairy Bell Sisters Call Number: MCNAMARA
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Princess Cora and the Crocodile by Laura Amy SchlitzUnhappy queen-in-training, Cora, receives a pet crocodile from her fairy godmother, who disrupts her mundane daily routine. Call Number: J SCHLITZ
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Dragonbreath
by Ursula Vernon
Teased by others in his class for being the only mythical creature in their school for amphibians and reptiles and mocked for being a dragon who can't breathe fire, Danny Dragonbreath turns to his best friend, a friendly iguana, and his cousin, a deep-sea diving sea-serpent, for the support he needs to keep a smile on his face. Series: Dragonbreath Call Number: J VERNON
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Rise of the Earth Dragon by Tracey WestSnatched up by a royal soldier and carried away to the castle, 8-year-old Drake, trains along with three other children to become Dragon Masters who must discover their assigned dragons' special powers. Series: Dragon Masters Call Number: J WEST
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BC Mambo
by Erik Craddock
After Stone Rabbit is transported back to prehistoric times, his bottle of barbecue sauce becomes the key ingredient in a power-hungry Neanderthal's plan to dominate the world. Series: Stone Rabbit Call Number: J CRADDOCK
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Believe Your Eyes by Cori DoerrfeldUpset about her parents' divorce, Cici is confounded even further when her best friend would rather spent time with others and she finds out from her grandma that she is a fairy. Series: Cici, A Fairy's Tale Call Number: J DOERRFEL
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Babymouse: Queen of the World by Jennifer L. HolmBabymouse, an imaginative mouse dreams of being queen of the world, but will settle for an invitation to the most popular girl's exclusive slumber party. Series: Babymouse Call Number: J HOLM
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Lunch Lady and the Cyborg Substitute
by Jarrett Krosoczka
Hector, Terrence, and Dee have always wondered about their school lunch lady, but little do they know that Lunch Lady doesn't just serve sloppy joes, she serves justice. Whatever danger lies ahead, it is no match for her. Series: Lunch Lady Call Number: J KROSOCZK
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Mr. Pants: It's Go Time! by Scott McCormickMr. Pants figures out a creative way to play laser tag when his sisters would rather play Fairy Princess Dream Factory on the last day of summer. Series: Mr. Pants Call Number: J MCCORMIC
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Logan Pryce Makes a Mess by Grace GilmoreWorrying about his family's failing farm in 1892 Illinois, 8-year-old Logan lends a less-than-helpful hand that puts at risk his father's new job at the general store. Series: Tales from Maple Ridge Call Number: J GILMORE
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Skunked! by Jacqueline KellyWhen Travis discovers an abandoned baby skunk, he can't help but bring it home and take care of it. Stinky, as Travis names him, settles in pretty well. But when Travis discovers Stinky's litter-mate, Winky, who is in need of some help, things get complicated around the Tate house. Series: Calpurnia Tate, Girl Vet Call Number: J KELLY
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I Survived the Sinking of the Titanic, 1912 by Lauren TarshisExcited to board the Titanic with his aunt and little sister, 10-year-old George begins to explore the ill-fated ship's first-class storage cabin when the ship is rocked by a collision with an iceberg and begins to sink. Series: I Survived Call Number: J TARSHIS
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Lunch Walks Among Us by Jim BentonFinding it hard to make friends due to her penchant for piranhas and poison ivy, eccentric mad scientist Franny K. Stein transforms herself into a much-adored popular girl, but when a monster erupts from the garbage, Franny must choose between her newfound fame or being herself. Series: Franny K. Stein, Mad Scientist Call Number: J BENTON
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The Bad Guys by Aaron BlabeyA group of animal companions who look bad but perform good deeds overcome their inborn natures to work together for the sake of rescuing hundreds of dogs from a maximum-security dog pound. Series: The Bad Guys Call Number: J BLABEY
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Miss Daisy is Crazy! by Dan GutmanMiss Daisy's unusual teaching methods surprise her second grade students, especially reluctant learner A.J. Series: My Weird School Call Number: J GUTMAN
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Super Turbo Saves the Day by Lee KirbyTurbo, the crime-fighting hamster from the Captain Awesome series, teams up with fellow superpets at the end of each school day to fight crime. Series: Super Turbo Call Number: J KIRBY
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Meet the Bigfeet by Kevin SherryDevoting his life to studying cryptids like himself, yeti Blizz Richards and his devoted team execute a secret rescue mission when his cousin goes missing in the wake of a media frenzy. Series: The Yeti Files Call Number: J SHERRY
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Inspector Flytrap by Tom AnglebergerHoping to become the greatest detective that ever grew, Inspector Flytrap, a Venus Flytrap, and his assistant, Nina the Goat, investigate "big deal" mysteries at an art museum, a cookie shop, and a garden. Series: Inspector Flytrap Call Number: J ANGLEBER
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Amy and the Missing Puppy by Callie BarkleyAmy reluctantly helps at her mom's vet clinic. There she tackles an unexpected mystery linked to a millionaire's puppy that compels Amy and her friends to start a club to help lost and lonely animals. Series: Critter Club Call Number: J BARKLEY
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King and Kayla and the Case of the Missing Dog Treats by Dori Hillestad ButlerWhen the peanut butter treats Kayla has made for Jillian's new puppy go missing, the elimination of her own dog, King, as a suspect reveals the presence of a possible intruder in the house. Series: King and Kayla Call Number: J BUTLER
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Dragons and Marshmallows
by Asia Citro
Learning an amazing secret while discovering a glowing photo, young Zoey assists injured magical animals that begin showing up in her family's backyard barn, an effort that includes caring for a particularly challenging baby dragon. Series: Zoey and Sassafras Call Number: J CITRO
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The Trouble with Chickens
by Doreen Cronin
A hard-bitten former search-and-rescue dog helps solve a complicated missing chicken case. Series: J. J. Tully Mysteries Call Number: J CRONIN
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The Absent Author by Ron RoyDink Duncan and his two friends investigate the apparent kidnapping of famous mystery author Wallis Wallace. Series: A to Z Mysteries Call Number: J ROY
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Never Glue Your Friends to Chairs
by Katherine Applegate
When the first-graders' bee antennae would not stay on their heads and the drummers would not stay in their seats for the open house play, Roscoe decides to help by using the "don't-you-dare" glue. Series: Roscoe Riley Rules Call Number: J APPLEGAT
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Ivy and Bean by Annie BarrowsWhen seven-year-old Bean plays a mean trick on her sister, she finds unexpected support for her antics from Ivy, the new neighbor, who is less boring than Bean first suspected. Series: Ivy and Bean Call Number: J BARROWS
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Jasmine Toguchi, Mochi Queen by Debbi Michiko FlorenceMessy 8-year-old Jasmine Toguchi wants to do something unique in response to the fact that her older sister always gets to go first, a desire that leads to an opportunity during the mochi rice preparations for New Year. Series: Jasmine Toguchi Call Number: J FLORENCE
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Picture Perfect
by Jacqueline Jules
Sofia feels that because she looks so much like her older sisters, nobody notices her--so when school picture day comes around she comes up with a way to stand out. Series: Sofia Martinez Call Number: R JUL
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Charlie and Mouse
by Laurel Snyder
Two inventive young brothers share a series of wacky adventures involving conversations with lumps, a neighborhood party, a rock-selling venture and the creation of the "bedtime banana." Series: Charlie and Mouse Call Number: R SNY
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Shai feels certain the starring role in the school musical will be hers until a new student from California arrives with professional acting experience. Series: Shai and Emmie Story Call Number: J WALLIS
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Niagara Falls, or Does It? by Henry WinklerFourth-graders Hank, Ashley, and Frankie are excitedly preparing for a magic show at the Rock 'N Bowl when Hank's creative alternative to an English essay lands him in detention and grounded the week of the show. Series: Hank Zipzer Call Number: J WINKLER
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The School is Alive! by Jack ChabertSam Graves discovers that his elementary school is alive and plotting against the students, and, as hall monitor, it is his job to protect them--but he will need some help from his friends. Series: Eerie Elementary Call Number: J CHABERT
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Rise of the Balloon Goons by Troy CummingsAlexander has just moved into Stermont, but the elementary school is being torn down, his new classroom is located in the hospital morgue, a notebook he finds is full of information about monsters, and everywhere he turns there are spooky balloon men determined to attack him. Series: Notebook of Doom Call Number: J CUMMINGS
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Ghosthunters and the Incredibly Revolting Ghost by Cornelia FunkeTimid nine-year-old Tom Tomsky reluctantly agrees to help professional ghostbuster Hetty Camomile dispel an IRG (Incredibly Revolting Ghost) from an old house, while also dealing with the ASG (Averagely Spooky Ghost) living in his cellar and his pesky sister, Lola. Series: Ghosthunters Call Number: J FUNKE
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Ghost Attack by David LubarDeveloping terrible, itchy hives while visiting his grandparents, Alex realizes that he is allergic to a ghost that will not leave him alone, a situation that challenges Alex and his cousin, Sarah, to solve the ghost's mystery before the rash ruins everything. Series: Monster Itch Call Number: J LUBAR
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Don't Throw It to Mo! by David A. AdlerAccepted by his football teammates despite being their youngest member, little Mo is teased by a rival team until his coach devises a plan to use his smaller size to enable a big win. Call Number: R ADL
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Hooray for Fly Guy!
by Tedd Arnold
When the coach tells Guy and Buzz that flies can't play football, the two determined fast flyers decide to prove him wrong with a demonstration of agility, powerful blocks, and a one-of-a-kind touchdown victory dance that is sure to impress. Series: Fly Guy Call Number: R ARN
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The Fenway Foul-Up
by David A. Kelly
Cousins Mike and Kate are at Fenway Park when the lucky baseball bat of a star Boston Red Sox player is stolen. Can they find the missing bat before the game is over? Series: Ballpark Mysteries Call Number: J KELLY
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Take Me Out to the Yakyu by Aaron MeshonA little boy's grandfathers, one in America and one in Japan, teach him about baseball and its rich, varied cultural traditions. Call Number: E MES
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Little Shaq by Shaquille O'NealNBA superstar Shaquille O'Neal presents a first installment in a family friendly early chapter book series starring a young basketball hopeful and his cousin, who upon breaking their favorite video game start a gardening business to replace it. Series: Little Shaq Call Number: J ONEAL
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