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A Dog's Life: Autobiography of a Stray by Ann Martin (Grades 4-6)

Squirrel, a stray puppy, tells her life story, from her nurturing mother and brother to making her own way in the world, facing busy highways, changing seasons, and humans both gentle and brutal.

Babar (Series) by Jean de Brunhoff (infant to Grade 3)

Babar is one of childhood's most endearing and enduring characters. An orphaned baby elephant goes to live in the city with an old lady who gives him everything he wants, but he eventually returns to the forest where he is crowned king of the elephants.

Beaks! by Sneed B. Collard III  (Kindergarten-Grade 4)

Birds' beaks may be large or small, heavy or light, short or long. Each kind of beak has a different use, best adapted for eating a particular type of food.

Brown bear, brown bear, what do you see? By Bill Martin, Jr.; pictures by Eric Carle (infant-Grade 1)

A big happy frog, a plump purple cat, a handsome blue horse, and a soft yellow duck--all parade across the pages of this delightful book.

The BossQueen, Little Big Bark, and the Sentinel Pup by Sarah Clark Jordan (Grades 3-6)

Chris is the BossQueen. She is First Dog. She tells Layla when to bark her big bark. Layla is Second Dog and always will be. Mina is Last and the sentinel. Together, they are the Girls and they are good at their Job. When the Dogs of the Neighborhood warn that the Girls have moved into a house with a cat, the question of "What kind of cat makes Dogs afraid?" is asked and answered by the only Dog willing to find out-a Sentinel Pup.

Cats Colors by Jane Cabrera (Preschool)

A cat describes ten different colors and tells which one is its favorite.

Chameleon, Chameleon by Joy Cowley (Kindergarten- Grade 1)

A brilliant blue-and-green panther chameleon runs out of food in his tree and descends to the forest floor in search of a more populated hunting ground.

Charlotte’s Web by E.B. White (Grade 3-6)

That Wilbur is SOME PIG! Relive the magic that has enchanted families for over 50 years. 

Chato and the Party Animals by Gary Soto (Preschool-Grade 3)

Chato decides to throw a "pachanga" for his friend Novio Boy, who has never had a birthday party, but when it is time to party, Novio Boy cannot be found.

Chato Goes Cruisin' by Gary Soto (Preschool-Grade 3)

Chato and Novio win a cruise but are disappointed to find that everyone else on board is a dog, and things go from bad to worse when the dogs party themselves sick and it is up to the cats to find help.

Chato’s Kitchen by Gary Soto (Preschool-Grade 3)

To get the "ratoncitos," little mice, who have moved into the barrio to come to his house, Chato the cat prepares all kinds of good food: fajitas, frijoles, salsa, enchiladas, and more.  

Chet Gecko (Series) by Bruce Hale (Grades 3-5)

Hardboiled lizard detective Chet Gecko's hunger for mystery is matched only by his appetite for cockroach casserole, mosquito marshmallow surprise, and stinkbug pie. With his mockingbird partner, Natalie Attired, he tackles one hilarious case after another at his school.

Chicken Boy by Frances O'Roark Dowell (Grades 4 and up)

7th grader Tobin McCauley's life takes a turn for the better when he meets Henry and begins to learn about life, love, and surviving a crazy family life while raising chickens.

Clifford (Series) by Norman Bridwell (infant to Preschool)

The giant dog-whose house is bigger than his owners', who gets a bath in the swimming pool and occasionally catches the cars he chases-is now as remarkable for his longevity as he is for his size.

The Complete Tales of Beatrix Potter by Beatrix Potter (Preschool-Grade 2)

All 23 tales and verses in one book, including the tales of Peter Rabbit, the Flopsy Bunnies, Jemima Puddle-Duck, and Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle.

Curious George (Series) by Margret Rey and H. A. Rey (Preschool-2^nd Grade)

Curious George, the monkey with the talent for trouble, has delighted millions of readers for more than fifty years. Stories include Curious George, Curious George Takes a Job, Curious George Rides a Bike, Curious George Gets a Medal, Curious George Flies a Kite, Curious George Learns the Alphabet, and Curious George Goes to the Hospital.

The Dog Who Cried Wolf by Keiko Kasza (Preschool-Grade 1)

Moka is a good dog. But when Michelle, his little girl, reads him a book about wolves, being a good dog suddenly seems awfully boring. So Moka decides to run away to the wild. But what will happen when the real wolves show up?

Eggday by Jane Cabrera (Preschool-Kindergarten)

Dora the duck involves the other barnyard animals in a contest to find out who can lay the best egg.

Elephants Can Paint Too! by Katya Arnold (Preschool-Grade 3)

Arnold’s unusual picture book centers on a group of pachyderms in Thailand who learned to paint as an alternative funding source for elephant care.

The eleventh hour: a curious mystery by Graeme Base (Grade 3-6)

When the special feast that was to be eaten at the elephant's eleventh birthday party is stolen, the reader is invited to guess the identity of the thief.

The Gift of Nothing by Patrick McDonnell (grades 1-4)

Earl the dog and Mooch the cat are friends. What special gift does Mooch give Earl?

Good Boy, Fergus! By David Shannon (Preschool-Grade 2)

Fergus MacLaggan, dog among dogs, is a good boy. Pretty much.

The Great Fuzz Frenzy by Janet Stevens (Preschool-Grade 2)

When a tennis ball lands in a prairie dog town, the residents find that their newfound frenzy for fuzz creates a fiasco.

The grouchy ladybug by Eric Carle (infant to Preschool)

A grouchy ladybug, looking for a fight, challenges everyone she meets regardless of their size or strength.

High Rise Private Eyes (Series) by Cynthia Rylant (Grades 1-2)

This easy-reader series features detectives and best friends Bunny Brown and raccoon Jack Jones.

I Wanna Iguana by Karen Kaufman Orloff (Preschool-Grade 3)

Alex and his mother write each other letters as he tries to convince her to let him have a pet iguana.

Jumanji by Chris Van Allsburg (Preschool-Grade 3)

Left on their own for an afternoon, two bored and restless children find more excitement than they bargained for in a mysterious and mystical jungle adventure board game.

Jungle Drums by Graeme Base (Preschool-Grade 3)

Little Ngiri is the Smallest Warthog in Africa. Tired of being teased by his bigger brothers and sisters, he wishes things could be different. When Ngiri gets a set of magic drums, he is sure his wish is about to come true. But all the animals of the jungle are in for a BIG surprise.

Leo the Magnificat by Ann M. Martin, pictures by Emily Arnold McCully (Kindergarten-Grade 3)

A homeless cat wanders into a small church and warms the hearts of the people there.

The lonesome polar bear by Jane Cabrera (Preschool-Grade 2)

Polar bear is rather lonely. Snow animals meant to keep him company melt away at the end of the day. A real friend is just what he needs!

Lulu's Lost Shoes by Paula Blankenship (Grades 1-2)

It's time for school, but Lulu the ladybug can't find her shoes! All her friends on the schoolbus crowd into her house to help her look.

Mercy Watson to the Rescue by Kate DiCamillo (Grades 2-3)

Crack! Boom! Mercy the pig was having a nice snuggle and a dream about buttered toast when the family bed started to crash through the floor. Mr. and Mrs. Watson think Mercy is going to find the Fire Department, but Mercy is thinking about a midnight snack!

Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane by Kate Dicamillo (Grades 3-4)

Edward Tulane, a cold-hearted, proud toy rabbit learns how to care about humans and how to love after he is lost overboard on a boat trip and has many adventures.

Mr. Seahorse by Eric Carle (Preschool-Grade 2)

After Mrs. Seahorse lays her eggs on Mr. Seahorse's belly, he drifts through the water, greeting other fish fathers who are taking care of their eggs.

Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH  by Robert C. O'Brien (Grades 4 and up)

Having no one to help her with her problems, a widowed mouse visits the rats whose former imprisonment in a laboratory made them wise and long lived.

Mouse Practice by Emily Arnold McCully (Preschool-Grade 2)

Monk the little mouse learns from his parents that practice is the way to succeed--whether it is in playing baseball or in playing music.

The Octopus by Denys Cazet (Grades 1-2)

Grandpa Spanielson's favorite grandpup has chicken pox! When a warm bath isn't enough to stop the itching, Grandpa tells about his fearless and wacky encounter with a swordfish-wielding purple octopus.

One Is Enough by Julie Kidd Cook (Grades 1-2)

"One dog. One stick. One throw. One lick." A little girl is happy with just one of everything, including trees, books, swings and bubbles.

Owen & Mzee: The True Story of a Remarkable Friendship by Isabella Hatkoff (Kindergarten-Grade 5)

This is the true story of two great friends: a baby hippo named Owen and a 130-year-old giant tortoise named Mzee. 

Panda Bear, Panda Bear, What Do You See?  By Bill Martin, Jr.; pictures by Eric Carle (infant-Grade 1)

Illustrations and rhyming text present ten different endangered animals.

Polar bear, polar bear, what do you hear?  By Bill Martin, Jr.; pictures by Eric Carle (infant-Grade 1)

Zoo animals from polar bear to walrus make their distinctive sounds for each other, while children imitate the sounds for the zookeeper.

The Sign of the Seahorse: A Tale of Greed and High Adventure in Two Acts by Graeme Base (Grade 4 and up)

The inhabitants of a coral reef are threatened when a shady real estate deal started by the greedy Groper floods their area with poisonous waste.

Sing a Song of Piglets by Even Bunting, pictures Emily Arnold McCully (Preschool-Kindergarten)

From skiing in January to surfing in July, two energetic piglets romp through the months of the years in this calendar in verse.

Skippyjon Jones by Judy Schachner (Kindergarten-Grade 3)

Skippyjon Jones is no ordinary kitten. Oh, no. . . .He's actually El Skippito, a great sword-fighter ready to battle banditos the world over! With a little imagination and a whole lot of fun, this frisky cat dons a mask and cape and takes on a bad bumble-beeto to save the day.

Skippyjon Jones in the Doghouse by Judy Schachner (Kindergarten-Grade 3)

Skippyjon Jones is a Siamese cat who wants to be a Chihuahua dog. 

Space Cat by Doug Cushman (Grades 1-2)

Space Cat was on his way home when he ran out of rocket fuel. He needs to crash-land on an alien planet and look for help! Unfortunately, all his robot can do is make lousy spaghetti, so Space Cat will have to solve this problem himself.

Sly the Sleuth and the Pet Mysteries by Donna Jo Napoli (Grades 2-4)

Sylvia, also known as Sly the Sleuth solves pet mysteries in her neighborhood.

The Stink Files (Series) by Holm and Hamel (Grades 3-5)

A dashing British feline spy James Edward Bristlefur is dismayed to find himself stranded in New Jersey and adopted by a typical suburban family, until he puts his skills to good use for his new humans. Funny, clever, and full of adventure.

Stuart Little by E.B. White (Grade 3-6)

The adventures of the debonair mouse Stuart Little as he sets out in the world to seek out his dearest friend, a little bird that stayed for a few days in his family's garden.

Tales from the House of Bunnicula (Series) by James Howe (Grades 3-5)

Howie the wire haired dachshund narrates his adventures while trying to make sense of his writing.

Trumpet of the Swan by E.B. White (Grade 3-6)

Louis, a voiceless Trumpeter swan, finds himself far from his wilderness home when he determines to communicate by learning to play a stolen trumpet. 

Two Bad Ants by Chris Van Allsburg (Grades 1-5)

When two bad ants desert from their colony, they experience a dangerous adventure that convinces them to return to their former safety.

The very hungry caterpillar by Eric Carle (infant to Preschool)

Follows the progress of a hungry little caterpillar as he eats his way through a varied and very large quantity of food until, full at last, he forms a cocoon around himself and goes to sleep.

Whittington by Alan Armstrong (Grades 4-6)

This 2006 Newbery Honor book blends the legend of Dick Whittington with a contemporary fantasy about a determined boy’s struggle read and his barnyard assistants. 

Whose Hat Is It? By Valeri Gorbachev (Grades 1-2)

Somebody's enormous hat has been blown off by the wind! Small Turtle carries it to animal after animal, looking for its owner. Can you guess whose hat it is?

Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame (Grades 3-6)

One of the true classics of English literature, here are the adventures of Mole, Water Rat, Badger, and Toad.

Winnie the Pooh (Series) by A.A. Milne (Preschool -Grade 2)

These classic tales of young Christopher Robin and his entourage of animal friends, including Piglet, Tigger, Eeyore and of course, Winnie himself set off on imaginative trails of adventure. "The House at Pooh Corner"(1925), "When we Were Very Young" (1924), "Winnie-the-Pooh" (1926), and "Now We Are Six" (1927).

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