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Picture Books

The Blue Willow by Pam Conrad
Kung Shi Fair's wealthy father gives her everything she asks of him; but when she requests permission to marry, he learns too late the value of listening.
Click, Clack, Moo: Cows that Type by by Doreen Cronin
When Farmer Brown's cows find a typewriter in the barn they start making demands, and go on strike when the farmer refuses to give them what they want.
Dusty Locks and the Three Bears by Susan Lowell
A Western-style retelling of the traditional tale about a little girl who finds the house of bear family and makes herself at home.
The Empty Pot by Demi
When Ping admits that he is the only child in China unable to grow a flower from seeds distributed by the emperor, he is rewarded for his honesty.
Flossie & the Fox by Pat McKissack
A wily fox, notorious for stealing eggs, meets his match when he encounters a bold little girl in the woods who insists upon proof that he is a fox before she will be frightened.
The Flying Witch by Jane Yolen
Relates how a turnip farmer's daughter outwits the fearsome witch Baba Yaga.
Gila Monsters Meet You At the Airport by Marjorie Weinman Sharmat
Dreading a cross-country move, the child in this story imagines many improbable and humorous things about his future home.
How Chipmunk Got His Stripes: A Tale of Bragging and Teasing by Joseph & James Bruchac
When Bear and Brown Squirrel have a disagreement about whether Bear can stop the sun from rising, Brown Squirrel ends up with claw marks on his back and becomes Chipmunk, the striped one.
Legend of the Indian Paintbrush by Tomie dePaola
Lovely watercolor illustrations bring to life this tale of a young Indian more interested in painting than hunting.
Miss Rumphius by Barbara Cooney
Alice grows up hoping to bring some beauty to the world. She accomplishes her goal with wildflowers.
The Waterhole by Graeme Base
As ever growing numbers of animals visit a watering hole, introducing the numbers from one to ten, the water dwindles.

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Readers

Amelia Bedelia and other books in the series by Peggy Parish
Amazing puns fill these stories of Amelia Bedelia's competent yet simple-minded approach to life.
Frog and Toad Together and other books in the series by Arnold Lobel
Frog and Toad are best friends. Their stories explore issues that all young readers can identify with.
Gus and Grandpa by Claudia Mills
One of several books in which Gus and Grandpa have adventures together.
Henry and Mudge: The First Book of Their Adventures by Cynthia Rylant
Henry, feeling lonely on a street without any other children, finds companionship and love in a big dog named Mudge. One of many in the series.
Little Bear's Visit and other books in the series by Else Holmelund Minarik
A gentle loving relationship between Little Bear and his parents is the highlight of these books.
Nate the Great and the Big Sniff by Marjorie Weinman Sharmat
Nate the Great follows the clues to find his lost dog, Sludge, in a department store.
Pinky and Rex and other books in the series by James Howe
These books are an excellent transition from easy readers to chapter books. There are still many illustrations but the reading level is more challenging, telling the story about Pinky and her best friend Rex.
Poppleton by Cynthia Rylant
Poppleton the pig makes a friend, reads a library book about adventure, and helps a sick friend get better. One of many in the series.

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Chapter Books (Fiction)

Dinosaurs Before Dark (Magic Tree House series) by Mary Pope Osborne
Children are transported through time to a variety of exciting historical events in this series.
Marvin Redpost, Kidnapped At Birth? by Louis Sachar
Red-haired Marvin is convinced that the reason he looks different from the rest of his family is that he is really the lost prince of Shampoon.
Muggie Maggie by Beverly Cleary
While everyone is her class is learning cursive, Maggie insists she prefers to print, leading to all sorts of problems. Check out other books by this author!

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