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Welcome to Page Turners Book Club! Page Turners is a NEW Book Club that will take place on the first Wednesday of every month. We'll choose from the Transitional Chapter Book aisle in the library (the green dot books). These books are generally rated at a 2nd grade reading level, so this book club is best suited for Grades 1-3 or others who read comfortably at this level. This first discussion meeting will be Wednesday April 3 at 4:00pm. We will be discussing The Last Firehawk: The Ember Stone by Katrina Charman. Snacks will be served or you can bring your own! No registration required. |
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BookFlix
Scholastic BookFlix is an online literacy resource that pairs classic video storybooks from Weston Woods with related nonfiction eBooks from Scholastic to build a love of reading and learning. Includes puzzlers with fun games and questions to answers, as well as opportunities to learn more with safe links to related topics online and information about the author and illustrators.
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David WalliamsTake a peek into The World of David Walliams, and chances are you already know what a brilliant author he is. In fact we’re willing to bet that he might even have written one of your most favorite books ever. But did you know that he’s the biggest selling children’s author to have started writing since the year 2000? Not only that, you can also read his books in over fifty-four languages, and he’s sold over fifty million copies worldwide! That’s a whole lot of kids, just like you, laughing their pants off around the world.
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Windy night with wild horses
by Mary Pope Osborne
"When the tree house lands in Mongolia, Jack and Annie meet the people who care for the little horses that are returning from near extinction, but when they discover the horses are still in danger with wolves nearby, they must protect the last of the little horses. Simultaneous eBook."
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Where's Waldo? : the fantastic journey
by Martin Handford
A rerelease of a popular entry in the best-selling hidden-character series invites young fans to comb through intricately detailed spreads to find the ever-elusive Waldo and several other cleverly obscured objects.
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The One and Only Family
by Katherine Applegate
"When silverback gorilla Ivan and his mate Kinyani welcome a set of twins to their family, Ivan can't help but recall his childhood in the jungle?—?and his own twin?—?as he navigates joys and challenges of parenthood. "
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A unicorn, a dinosaur, and a shark were riding a bicycle
by Jonathan Fenske
When the narrator of the book INSISTS they ride a bicycle, a unicorn, dinosaur and shark, who are relaxing, are quite resistant to this turn of events, in this uproarious picture book that will leave kids wondering who really calls the shots in the story. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Pizza shark / : A Fin-Tastic Feast
by Mike Lowery
"When he forgets to bring the pizza to the pizza party, goofy, toothy young shark Edgar gets some assistance from his best crab friend, Lotta, who comes up with a creative way to make the most perfect, sea licious pizza of all time! Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations."
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The Worry-worry Whale and the Classroom Jitters
by Deborah Diesen
"Afraid of getting called on in class, Willa Whale, with the help of her parents, develops strategies and confidence for raising her fin to discover that sharing ideas helps us learn and grow. Illustrations. "
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Dalmartian / : A Mars Rover's Story
by Lucy Ruth Cummins
"When an ordinary boy meets an extraordinary visitor from outer space that looks a lot like a Dalmatian, they get off on the wrong paw and wonder if a shared love of bacon is enough for them to live in harmony. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations."
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Aloha Everything
by Kaylin Melia George
"When Ano, a courageous young girl, begins to dance the hula?—?a storytelling dance form that carries the knowledge, history and folklore of the Hawaiian people, she comes to understand the true meaning of aloha. Illustrations. "
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Phoebe and Her Unicorn 19 : Another Phoebe and Her Unicorn Adventure
by Dana Simpson
"This magical collection of comics, starring 9-year-old Phoebe and her unicorn friend, Marigold Heavenly Nostrils, finds the duo exploring the complexities of popularity, friendship and crushes, and discovering the social lives of a 9-year-old human and a centuries-old unicorn have a lot in common! Original. Illustrations. "
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Plain Jane and the Mermaid
by Vera Brosgol
"When her last shot at happiness is kidnapped by a mermaid, Jane, who is incredibly plain according to everyone around her, ventures underwater to rescue her maybe-fiancé, summoning her courage, confidence and inner beauty to crusade for the only thing that matters?—?her independence. Simultaneous. Illustrations. "
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Unicorn boy
by Dave Roman
"The first few years of Brian Reyes' life were unremarkable--nothing weird about this kid, no sir. Then, one day, a bump appeared on his head, and it grew... and grew... and grew until it was a full-blown, sparkling, singing unicorn horn. That's absolutely the last thing a shy kid like Brian wants, but destiny waits for no unicorn boy. Luckily, Brian has his reassuring pal Avery to keep him grounded as weird occurrences start stacking up, like Brian's breakfast muffin talking to him, or a bizarre black cat offering him a business card. But when shadowy creatures from another realm kidnap Avery, Brian has to embrace his fate to rescue his best friend"
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Curveball
by Pablo Cartaya
"When she stops having fun playing baseball, which has been her entire life, Elena Rueda must figure out who she is without a bat in her hand and find her way back to the thing she loves most. Simultaneous and eBook. Illustrations."
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Baby-Sitters Little Sister 8 : Karen's Sleepover
by Ann M. Martin
"When she and Nancy get into a big fight right before her first sleepover, Karen disinvites Nancy and has new girl Pamela come instead, but when she turns out to be a wet blanket, Karen wonders what to do next. Simultaneous and eBook. Illustrations."
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Making friends : together forever
by Kristen Gudsnuk
When the new hit TV show My Magical Best Friend stars her magical best friend, Madison, Dany realizes Madison is dropping hints for Dany to rescue her, but with no magical sketchbook at her fingertips, what can she do? Simultaneous and eBook. Illustrations.
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Emmie & Friends 8 : Always Anthony
by Terri Libenson
"When TPFW (too popular for words) Anthony and super-shy nerd Leah witness one of his teammates bullying a sixth grader, they each grapple with the incident as they become unlikely friends. Simultaneous. Illustrations. "
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All is Nat lost / : All Is Nat Lost
by Maria Scrivan
When an overnight class trip to Philadelphia gets off to a bad start, with one disaster after another, Nat must turn things around or lose the independence her parents' finally gave her. Simultaneous and eBook. Illustrations.
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Summer is here
by Renâee Watson
"Celebrating iconic childhood joys, this beautiful ode to a summer day, from sunrise to sunset, follows one young girl who has the perfect day swimming, jumping rope and eating ice cream, in an exploration of joy, family, friendship, sunshine and wonder. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations."
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A sundae with everything on it
by Kyle Scheele
"In this sweet mother-son adventure, a young boy and his mom, a quantum physicist who invented a space-time travel device, embark on an interdimensional quest for the perfect dessert that is out-of-this-world! Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations."
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Cooking with the Sneetches
by Astrid Holm
In simple, rhyming text, the Sneetches roast hot dogs and marshmallows over a beach bonfire
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All that grow
by Jack Wong
While on a walk with his older sister, a boy learns all about the plants they see, making him realize how vast the universe is and how much there is to learn, which he will cultivate in his own way. Illustrations.
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Beyond the Isle of the Lost
by Melissa De La Cruz
This bewitching prequel to the forthcoming Disney Channel Original Movie is a madcap adventure set in Wonderland. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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A mixture of mischief
by Anna Meriano
While family baking heirlooms go missing at the same time a rival bakery opens across town, Leo gets a surprise visit from her long-lost Abuelo Logroäno who promises to teach her about her magical abilities
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A dash of trouble
by Anna Meriano
Wanting to be a part of her family's Dia de los Muertos preparations, Leonora sneaks out of school to discover her mother, aunt, and older sisters have been keeping a secret
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A sprinkle of spirits
by Anna Meriano
After learning her family's secret, Leo begins her magic training and awakes one night to find her dead grandmother standing in her room
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Daughters of the lamp
by Nedda Lewers
While in Egypt for her uncle's wedding, Sahara Rashad, who lives by logic and has never believed in magic, embarks on an adventure of a lifetime when her late mother's necklace leads her to Ali Baba's magical treasure and the discovery of her true legacy. Simultaneous eBook.
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The perfect place
by Matt de la Peäna
"Lucas, whose life at home is not perfect, dreams of a strange light that leads him to the place where perfect people live, where everything is more beautiful than he ever could've imagined, but where things aren't as perfect as they seem. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations."
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Pretty ugly
by David Sedaris
"In this hilarious illustrated fable, Anna Van Ogre loses her lovely monstrous looks and is turned into a sickeningly adorable, rosy-cheeked little girl. It starts her on a journey to learn an unforgettable lesson about true beauty"
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Where's Waldo? the Great Games Speed Search
by Martin Handford
"In this pulse-pounding, action-packed, special-format adventure, Waldo summons fans to go head-to-head with each other or to race solo against the clock to find him among zany games, super sports and comical contests. Illustrations. "
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Where's Waldo? : the wonder book
by Martin Handford
A deluxe adaptation of a classic Waldo adventure incorporates a new jacketed cover, a spot-the-difference game on the cover, a gatefold with separate checklists on every spread, previously unseen artwork sections and new search-and-find items.
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Mermaid Helper
by Amy Krouse Rosenthal
"Encountering a mermaid while walking on the beach who wants to know all about the world above water, Uni and the little girl take their new friend on a magical adventure to the Real World. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations."
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Being home
by Traci Sorell
"Moving back to their ancestral land, a joy-filled Cherokee girl draws the changing landscape as they travel along, looking forward to the end of the journey were she'll be with family and settle into the new rhythm of home. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations."
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Dodo dodgeball
by Heidi E. Y. Stemple
While the ducks and dodos play dodgeball, Chick sits nearby reading her book
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Nat the Cat Has a Snack
by Jarrett Lerner
"Nat the Cat, who has a snack, doesn't want to share his snack with Pat the Rat, in this laugh-out-loud, fourth-wall breaking story about friendship and sharing. Simultaneous and eBook. Illustrations."
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Pizza for Pia
by Betsy Groban
"While her pop, Pete, makes pizza, a little girl in a pizza-loving family must push for her own perfect meal of choice (which is not pizza)! Simultaneous and eBook. Illustrations."
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Perfect Paper Cranes
by Melissa Iwai
"While at Japan Festival Day, Gigi volunteers at the origami booth with her Ojiji but soon discovers folding paper is harder than it looks, in this sweet story that includes a glossary of Japanese words and origami instructions. Simultaneous. Illustrations. "
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Og finds the cog
by Ame Dyckman
"In this sweet story about teamwork, Og and his new kitty friend Mog attempt to build a fun project but discover they're missing a very important piece, while Dog, who is feeling left out, wants to help. Can they all work together to save the day? Simultaneous and eBook. Illustrations."
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Swim School
by Penguin Young Readers Licenses
Book Annotation
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Zoom! zoom!
by Lola M. Schaefer
Young readers can start their engines and put their pedals to the metal to race along with a group of cars vying for first place. Simultaneous and eBook. Illustrations.
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Megatron Is Put to the Test
by Gloria Cruz
"Captured by Dr. Meridian along with Dot Malto, Megatron must decide whether to stay loyal to Optimus Prime and help save Robby and Mo's mom or go back to his old ways and team up with Meridian. Simultaneous and eBook."
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Invasion of the pugs / : A Branches Book
by Susan Tan
It is hard for Chihuahua Ember to decide which is worse: a pack of pugs who announce that they are aliens, or the dog park which is filled with large and overexcited dogs--but he is convinced that he and his animal friends must stop the pugs to save the world (for themselves)
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Gus and Sully Watch the Weather
by Steve Light
Checking out the weather each morning, Gus the rhino and Sully the mouse experience it differently?—?the sun is too hot for Gus and perfect for beach-loving Sully and clouds inspire Gus's imagination but not Sully's, in this simple, silly board book drawing on a daily routine. Illustrations.
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Only : the bird who liked being alone
by Airlie Anderson
Creating a peaceful space just for them, Only, a bird who likes being alone, lets their friend enjoy some quiet time, too, and wants to make sure no one feels left out?—?or made to feel lonely. 25,000 first printing. Illustrations.
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Built to last
by Minh Lãe
"While building entire worlds out of blocks, cardboard and imagination, two kids wonder if they've reached their breaking point when their latest masterpiece comes tumbling down, until they realize they've built something far greater?—?a solid friendship with a strong foundation. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations."
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Big Bear and Little Bear go fishing
by Amy Hest
"Deciding they're in the mood for fishing, Big Bear and Little Bear pack up a red wagon with poles, freshly baked scones and a good book to read, and even though it's unclear how much fishing will get done, they are happy just spending time together. Illustrations. "
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Let's be brave
by Leah Osakwe
From following their dreams to standing up for themselves, this inspiring board book empowers children to find the courage and confidence to be who they are meant to be. Illustrations.
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The Curious Why
by Angela Di Terlizzi
This highly anticipated follow-up to the best-selling The Magical Yet shows young readers there's always something new to discover about the world around and encourages them to open their minds to an extraordinary world of possibilities. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Unicorn thinks he's pretty great
by Bob Shea
Feeling overshadowed by newcomer Unicorn, who is able to fly to school and turn rain into cupcakes, Goat reluctantly shares a piece of pizza with his rival and learns that being a unicorn is more challenging than expected, a finding that leads to admiration and unexpected friendship.
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Two Wheels
by David Gibb
"Determined to ride a bike with only two wheels through practice, patience and courage, a little boy discovers that his dream just might come true, in this delightful story that captures the magical moment when kids pedal off on their own. Illustrations. "
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Let's Go
by Julie Flett
"Longing to join the skateboarders in the park, a little boy, when his mom surprises him with her old skateboard, practices everywhere but when it comes time to try the skatepark, he must find the courage and confidence to make his debut. Illustrations. "
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Rocket ship, solo trip
by Chiara Colombi
Exploring the complicated emotions of big firsts, this exciting picture book invites readers to blast off with Rocket as she embarks on her first solo mission to outer space and wonders if she can do it alone until she remembers Ground Control's words of encouragement. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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If I Drove an Ice Cream Truck : By the Cat in the Hat
by Random House
"The Cat in the Hat imagines driving his own ice cream truck, along with Thing One and Thing Two, that offers such frozen treats as magical light-up Glow Cones, wobbly Shake-a-Lot Shakes with tiny legs, super-cold Slushies and many more zany concoctions. Illustrations. "
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Horses!
by Gail Gibbons
"Young horse enthusiasts can gallop through the pages of this fact-filled book that covers the biology, behavior and different breeds of this majestic animal and chronicles the long history horses and humans have shared. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations."
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World 2023 : incredible facts, awesome photos, and weird wonders-for this year and beyond!
by National Geographic Kids
In this BIG, BOLD annual compendium, readers will discover a whole wide world of wacky, wild and, of course, weird, wonders on planet Earth, from the troll dog bug of Suriname to a technicolor village in Indonesia. 75,000 first printing. Illustrations.
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Brush, brush, brush!
by Scholastic Inc.
A series that continues to celebrate a toddler's world of firsts with board books that reflect two important areas: readiness concepts and body awareness--each book features rhythmic, interactive text; bright, energetic full-color illustrations or photographs; and a parent note at the end with suggested activities linked to the story and its theme.
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National Geographic Kids Almanac 2025
by National Geographic Kids
"Updated to include the latest information, this ultimate almanac for kids who want to know everything about everything is jam-packed with fast facts, crafts and activities, and includes fascinating features about animals, science, nature, technology, conservation and more. Simultaneous. Illustrations. "
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Your Vote Matters : How We Elect the Us President
by Rebecca Katzman
"Explaining every step in the presidential process, this engaging nonfiction guidebook features artwork, maps, illustrations, charts and infographics to make the information as kid-friendly as possible. Simultaneous and eBook. Illustrations."
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Kid-ventors : 35 real kids and their amazing inventions
by Kailei Pew
"Profiling 35 kid inventors, whose ingenuity and determination created inventions to solve daily problems, protect the environment and help others, this must-have book proves that even the youngest people can change the world. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations."
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Monster trucks
by Ian Graham
With a bold design, big pictures, and essential facts and figures, this bright, fun series presents the basics of popular topics through easy-to-read text and hands-on activities.
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