Written by Douglas Evans

The custodian at the W.T. Melon Elementary School tells some tall tales about ghosts and mischief...

3rd - 4th

Written by Betsy Byars

In this exciting beginning chapter book, a tornado is coming, and once Pete the farmhand gathers...

3rd - 3rd

Written by Johanna Hurwitz

Julio discovers his hidden leadership skills as the class prepares to hold an election for president. "Gently thoughtful and cheerfully humorous."—SLJ

4th - 5th

Written by Mike Thaler

Just when you thought it was safe to come back to the classroom The horror continues as the...

2nd - 3rd

Written by Hope McLean

In this new heist adventure series, an elite team of four best friends must track down stolen gems

Written by Barbara Park

Legions of devoted young readers can't get enough of this sassy, irrepressible first grader and her hilarious way with words

1st - 3rd

Written by Paula Danziger

Amber's best friend Justin learns he has to move away, and Amber discovers how hard it is to say goodbye. "The friendship is beautifully drawn."—Booklist

2nd - 4th

Written by Mike Thaler

These early chapter books take the Black Lagoon kids on hilarious adventures to what they anticipate to be their doom—but which turn out to be delightful events in the end.

2nd - 3rd

Written by Mike Thaler

These early chapter books take the Black Lagoon kids on hilarious adventures to what they anticipate to be their doom—but which turn out to be delightful events in the end.

2nd - 3rd

Written by Suzy Kline

Horrible Harry is a devilish second grader who plays pranks with nearly catastrophic results, but still ends up as a good friend.

2nd - 3rd

Written by Nick Bruel

Bad Kitty doesn't mean to be bad... does he? This outrageously funny chapter book series brings readers dangerously close to this irresistibly cranky cat. "Just plain hysterical." —Kirkus

2nd - 4th

Written by Timothy Roland

Guy always seems to find plenty of material for his cartoon "COMIC GUY" in stories that are told with both text and Guy's hilarious comic strips.

4th - 4th

Written by Patty Lovell

Molly Lou teaches a new friend how to make toys from found objects, just the way her grandmother did. "A lesson on the value of good old-fashioned play."—SLJ

K - 2nd

Written by Audrey Penn

Chester Raccoon learns that his mother never runs out of love, no matter how many share it. "The powerful pull of old-fashioned sentiment."—Publishers Weekly

Pre-K - K

Written by Michael Anthony Steele

A new building is going up Watch the big trucks lift and dig.

Pre-K - 1st

Written by Courtney Pippin-Mathur

Maya seems set on sharing her bad mood with everyone in the house, until her clever Gramma suggests wonderful plans for when her spirits lift. "A visual delight."—Kirkus

Pre-K - 1st

Written by Dianna Aston

From their start as delicate blossoms, this brightly-colored, celebratory tale shows how oranges grow and make their journey all the way to grocery store shelves.

Pre-K - 2nd

Written by Sofie Laguna

Lily Hippo can't help it—she's just too loud. But a new music and drama teacher shows Lily that sometimes, volume is exactly what you need

Pre-K - 2nd

Written by Frank Asch

Bear is trying to catch a fish—if his pesky shadow will let him—in this simple lesson about the sun’s daily movement.

Pre-K - 3rd

Written by Peter H. Reynolds

Marisol loves to paint. So when her teacher asks her to help make a mural for the school library,...

K - 5th

Written by Lauren Tarshis

History's most exciting and terrifying events come to life in these stories of amazing kids and how they survived.

4th - 6th

Written by Lauren Tarshis

History's most exciting and terrifying events come to life in these stories of amazing kids and how they survived.

4th - 6th

Written by Jonathan London

It is Froggy’s mother’s birthday, and Froggy wants to make her cake all by himself! In the...

Pre-K - 2nd

Written by Carla Stevens

Against the colorful backdrop of 19th-century New York, a poor girl ingeniously raises money for Lady Liberty, and helps her friends, too. "An excellent introduction to historical fiction."—SLJ

3rd - 4th