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A great fall  by Ame Dyckman

A great fall

Ame Dyckman

"In three-and-a-half stories, friends and roommates Bat, Cat and Rat bring their own fun to some classic fall festivities."--Publisher.

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Horrid Henry gets rich quick  by Francesca Simon

Horrid Henry gets rich quick

Francesca Simon

"Horrid Henry needs money - and fast! But his skeleton bank is empty, and his parents won't give him any, so just how is he going to do it? Then Henry has a brilliant idea"--Publisher's description.

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Eva and the new teacher  by Rebecca Elliott

Eva and the new teacher

Rebecca Elliott

"Eva and her friends meet a new art teacher who helps them express their feelings through art"--

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Super Pug  by Kyla May

Super Pug

Kyla May

"The local firefighters have asked Bub to star as the pet superhero in their new fire safety commercial. Bub and Bella are thrilled! But when it's time to film, Nutz is a real nuisance, and Bub's performance isn't so super. Then there's a real problem on the...

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The lucky day  by Lourdes Heuer

The lucky day

Lourdes Heuer

"On the last day of school before spring break, teachers turn their students' distractions into fun class activities."--Publisher.

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Sophie and the runaway unicorn  by Megan McDonald

Sophie and the runaway unicorn

Megan McDonald

"It has a golden horn. It has a purple mane and white wings. Could it be? Stink's friend Sophie takes the lead in this final, buoyant Judy Moody and Friends adventure. "Don't let the unicorn get on the bus!" yelled Sophie. Unless Sophie's eyes are playing...

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Robo-Rabbit Boy, go!  by Thomas Flintham

Robo-Rabbit Boy, go!

Thomas Flintham

"Uh-oh, Super Rabbit Boy is in big trouble. He's been kidnapped by Queen Spooky and her ghost troop! Without Super Rabbit Boy, Animal Town is scared. So meanie King Viking creates Robo-Rabbit Boy to help. Robo-Rabbit Boy is fast like Super Rabbit Boy and...

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Iris and Walter and the field trip  by Elissa Haden Guest

Iris and Walter and the field trip

Elissa Haden Guest

"Everyone in Miss Cherry's class is excited about visiting the Aquarium, and Iris and Walter can't wait to see scary sharks, shimmery angelfish and penguins, and the trip is everything they hoped for until Walter gets lost."--Publisher.

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Iris and Walter  by Elissa Haden Guest

Iris and Walter

Elissa Haden Guest

"After a move, Iris is sure life in her new home will be awful, but Grandpa suggests a walk and they discover a huge green tree, a secret hideaway and her soon-to-be best friend, a boy named Walter."--Publisher.

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The lucky shoes  by Jacqueline De Rose-Ahern

The lucky shoes

Jacqueline De Rose-Ahern

"Ariana Treasure loves helping her friends and Maya definitely needs her help. There's a talent show at school, but Maya thinks she has no talent. To add to Maya's dilemma, she is desperate to impress her grandfather who is visiting all the way from Sri Lanka....

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All about Ellie  by Callie Barkley

All about Ellie

Callie Barkley

"When she wins the lead role in a school play, second-grader Ellie neglects her friends in the Critter Club and their new animal shelter."--Provided by publisher.

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The bad idea and other stories  by Greg Pizzoli

The bad idea and other stories

Greg Pizzoli

"Earl, a cheerful bird who loves playing saxophone, and Worm, a quiet bookworm, overcome their differences with lemonade, creativity, and sharing their stories, becoming the best of friends."--Provided by publisher.

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All that glitters  by Catherine Daly

All that glitters

Catherine Daly

"An early chapter book designed to help kids decipher finance facts and fallacies. Lucy and her friends Julian and Avery learn how to stretch their money at a local carnival"--

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Short cut  by Laura Bunting

Short cut

Laura Bunting

"After a bad haircut, Ebb lets his hair grow long, long, long! Can Flo help her friend realise his hair is out of control?"--Provided by publisher.

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Brain freeze  by Laura Bunting

Brain freeze

Laura Bunting

"Ebb eats his ice-cream in one big gulp. Oh no! Brain freeze! Can Ebb and Flo find a way to enjoy a bite without the fright?"--Provided by publisher.

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Dog people, ugh!  by Danny Katz

Dog people, ugh!

Danny Katz

"Dog people, ugh. They want to pat dogs play with dogs, cuddle dogs, talk to their dogs, jog with their dogs, kiss their dogs. How they're happy to carry around dog poop in little plastic bags like they've just gone shopping at a poop-supermarket. Yuck. I...

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Super Rabbit All-Stars!  by Thomas Flintham

Super Rabbit All-Stars!

Thomas Flintham

"Sunny's playing his favourite video game again!Super Rabbit Boy is taking part in the Super All-Star Games Tournament! He has to survive three rounds of games - MEGA MOUNTAIN CLIMB, BUBBLE BOP and DANGER ZONE - to make it to the final game. Does Super Rabbit...

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Mr Duckins' chickens  by Mick Elliott

Mr Duckins' chickens

Mick Elliott

"Meet Mr Duckins. Not only is he the funniest, silliest strangest, year 4 teacher in the universe, he's also the most EPIC. That's because Mr Duckins isn't like other teachers. He doesn't believe in tests. Or homework. Or opening doors before he runs through...

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The puppy parade  by Yvette Poshoglian

The puppy parade

Yvette Poshoglian

"Meet Bob the puppy, and his humans, Ella and Olivia! Bob is competing in the Grand Puppy Parade! But so are all the other puppies in the neighbourhood! Can Bob learn his new tricks in time? Will he and Ella be on TV? Or will the competition be pawsitively...

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Young Cam Jansen and the magic bird mystery  by David A. Adler

Young Cam Jansen and the magic bird mystery

David A. Adler

Cam Jansen must use her photographic memory to help find a magician's lost bird.

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Kid-Zilla and the kittens of doom  by Jess Bradley

Kid-Zilla and the kittens of doom

Jess Bradley

"The invading aliens have got hold of a weird artifact called the "internet" (ever heard of it?) and they're throwing its best and worst parts back at the human race! Three cuddly-but-colossal super-kittens are unleashed upon the city. Not only can they crush...

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Trouble at the farm  by Sufiya Ahmed

Trouble at the farm

Sufiya Ahmed

"The Five are having fun planting vegetables on a farm. But when all of their hard work is ripped up out of the ground, it's up to the Five to find the thief before even more food is stolen! Set in the world of Enid Blyton's best-loved series, this newly...

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The beach day  by Ame Dyckman

The beach day

Ame Dyckman

"Bat, Cat, and Rat head to the beach for a fun day, but a missed bus, greedy seagulls, and a lost kite bring unexpected challenges. Through teamwork and humor, the trio turns mishaps into laughs in this tale of friendship and fun."--Provided by publisher.

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Vacation  by Ame Dyckman

Vacation

Ame Dyckman

"When friends and roommates Bat, Cat, and Rat decide to take a vacation, they have trouble agreeing on a destination until Rat finds the perfect solution."--Provided by publisher.

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Nate the Great and the Star-Spangled parrot  by Andrew Sharmat

Nate the Great and the Star-Spangled parrot

Andrew Sharmat

"Nate the Great and his dog Sludge are on the case to find Pip's drone parrot in time for the Fourth of July picnic performance."--Provided by publisher.

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The cozy home  by Ame Dyckman

The cozy home

Ame Dyckman

"In three-and-a-half stories, friends and roommates Bat, Cat and Rat share, joke, and read together."--Provided by publisher.

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Tiggy and the magic paintbrush : Volume 2  by Zanni Louise

Tiggy and the magic paintbrush : Volume 2

Zanni Louise

"Tiggy has a BIG imagination. She sometimes has BIG feelings too. But everything is A-Okay, because Tiggy has a very special secret ... Whether she's starring in a school performance, dealing with a wobbly tooth, or feeling nervous at a sleepover, Tiggy knows...

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Tiggy and the magic paintbrush : Volume 1  by Zanni Louise

Tiggy and the magic paintbrush : Volume 1

Zanni Louise

"Tiggy has a BIG imagination. She sometimes has BIG feelings too. But everything is A-Okay, because Tiggy has a very special secret... Whether she's getting a new pet, going to her first day of school, or solving a birthday party problem, Tiggy knows her...

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Lost and found  by Kate DiCamillo

Lost and found

Kate DiCamillo

"Orris the rat and Timble the owl are unlikely friends. Each night, Timble visits Orris in the barn and listens to his stories. But Timble is growing up, and one evening when the owl doesn't appear as usual Orris wonders if Timble has forgotten him. Is their...

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Avery and the fairy circle  by Rowan Kingsbury

Avery and the fairy circle

Rowan Kingsbury

"Nestled in the depths of the forest lies Avery's new home. She can't wait to explore, collect plants, and meet local critters! However, after stumbling into a toadstool ring she finds herself shrinking and encountering the tiny fairy world hidden from human...

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A teething trouble  by Guy Bass

A teething trouble

Guy Bass

"Hugh Dunnit is a schoolboy who only takes on the toughest cases. Like the case of the missing Tooth Fairy. Hugh's cousin is owed a small fortune for his baby teeth, but the fairy has never coughed up. Hugh must sink his teeth into another conspiracy, and this...

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Darkseid's food feud  by Cristina Oxtra

Darkseid's food feud

Cristina Oxtra

"When the Teen Titans pass through a crack in the Multiverse, they land in a cooking contest developed by the dastardly Darkseid. And who do they find themselves pitted against? None other than their own culinary copies, the Chef Titans! Can the young heroes...

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Betty the Yeti and the garden gift  by Mandy R. Marx

Betty the Yeti and the garden gift

Mandy R. Marx

"Betty the Yeti and her class plant flowers for their classroom. Betty can't wait to watch them grow. But when her teacher, Mr Cyrus, isn't there to see them bloom, Betty knows just what to do. Part of the Betty the Yeti early chapter book series, in which...

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Battling the Brain  by Steve Korté

Battling the Brain

Steve Korté

"When a bomb opens a rift in the Multiverse, the Teen Titans find themselves face to face with older versions of themselves, and the ten superheroes must work out a way to defeat the super-villain known as The Brain--if they can stop bickering amidst...

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Betty the Yeti and the ghostly shadows  by Mandy R. Marx

Betty the Yeti and the ghostly shadows

Mandy R. Marx

"Betty the Yeti is thrilled when her twin brothers, Freddy and Eddy, let her play the Ghostly Shadows video game with them. But when the siblings stay up too late and Betty's mind is filled with ghostly worries, will she find a way to face her...

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Milo's spooky tomb adventure  by Bryan Patrick Avery

Milo's spooky tomb adventure

Bryan Patrick Avery

"What does a boy with an awesome imagination do when he discovers an old scroll with a map to a hidden tomb? He gathers his best friends to go on a creepy adventure, of course! Join Milo, Jack and Cheddar as they explore dark and spooky tunnels in search of a...

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Milo's super spy adventure  by Bryan Patrick Avery

Milo's super spy adventure

Bryan Patrick Avery

"What does a boy with an amazing imagination do when he finds a book about secret codes at the library? He joins his best friends on an amazing secret agent adventure, of course! Sneak along with Milo, Jack and Cheddar as they try break into the evil Dr...

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Turtle trouble  by Abbie Rushton

Turtle trouble

Abbie Rushton

"Join Ladybird Class as they explore under the ocean! Can they help Tilly the Turtle find her way back to the reef after a strong current spin everyone off course?"--Back cover.

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Kylar's crazy school day  by Jonathan Evans

Kylar's crazy school day

Jonathan Evans

"Can Kylar forgive like Jesus did? Kylar Evans is excited about her first day at the homeschool co-op! Her three siblings seem eager to help make her day go smoothly by walking her to class, showing her around school, and playing with her during recess. But...

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BFF tales  by Yvette Poshoglian

BFF tales

Yvette Poshoglian

"Meet Ella and Olivia. Big sister. Little sister. Best friends! Ella and Olivia are best friends who also happen to be sisters. Join them in these four fun tales as they learn the power of friendship!"--Provided by publisher.

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Friend next door  by Rebecca McRitchie

Friend next door

Rebecca McRitchie

"Ella has a new neighbour! But he is not very interested in playing together. Can Ella make a friend next door?"--Provided by publisher.

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A friend for Dragon  by Dav Pilkey

A friend for Dragon

Dav Pilkey

"Lonely Dragon has made a friend and he loves spending time with his new buddy! He enjoys telling scary stories, cracking funny jokes, and fixing a midnight snack for them to share. But when his friend appears to be ill, Dragon demonstrates what it means to be...

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Super Rabbit Boy vs. the Gigabot  by Thomas Flintham

Super Rabbit Boy vs. the Gigabot

Thomas Flintham

"When evil King Viking's giant Gigabot is stolen, he asks Super Rabbit Boy to help him stop the thief before they destroy Animal Town."--Publisher.

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Lucky mermaid sleepover  by Mitali Banerjee Ruths

Lucky mermaid sleepover

Mitali Banerjee Ruths

"Priya is helping Maddie plan a mermaid-themed sleepover party at Maddie's new apartment where they come up with lots of fun activities and decorations, and Priya has some extra special surprise decorations for Maddie's room."--Provided by publisher.

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Blackfire's zombie trouble  by Steve Korté

Blackfire's zombie trouble

Steve Korté

"Beast Boy accidentally creates a hole in the Multiverse, and conjures up zombie doubles of the Teen Titans, who actually prove useful in thwarting Blackfire's evil plot."--Provided by publisher.

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Akbar and Birbal  by Narinder Dhami

Akbar and Birbal

Narinder Dhami

"Akbar and Birbal - The Pot of Wit is from Confident Reader Level 3. It is perfect for children aged 6-7 years who are developing greater reading confidence and stamina, and who can independently read simple stories with a wider vocabulary."--Provided by...

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Jack and the beanstalk

Jack and the beanstalk

"When a young boy trades his family's cow for some magical beans, it's the start of a big adventure. Join Jack on an enchanting journey to the top of the magic beanstalk outside his window! Each book in this series has been carefully checked by educational and...

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Ice beast  by Mac Park

Ice beast

Mac Park

"Kai Masters is a Border Guard. He must battle beasts to keep Earth safe. Things have changed in Beastium. There are new beasts. Combo beasts. Will Kai and his Sludge-Bot be able to stop them?"--Provided by publisher.

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Lava beast  by Mac Park

Lava beast

Mac Park

"Kai Masters is a Border Guard. He must battle beasts to keep Earth safe. Things have changed in Beastium. There are new beasts. Combo beasts. Will Kai and his Sludge-Bot be able to stop them?"--Provided by publisher.

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Storm beast  by Mac Park

Storm beast

Mac Park

"Kai Masters is a Border Guard. He must battle beasts to keep Earth safe. Things have changed in Beastium. There are new beasts. Combo beasts. Will Kai and his Sludge-Bot be able to stop them?"--Provided by publisher.

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Mud beast  by Mac Park

Mud beast

Mac Park

"Kai Masters is a Border Guard. He must battle beasts to keep Earth safe. Things have changed in Beastium. There are new beasts. Combo beasts. Will Kai and his Sludge-Bot be able to stop them?"--Provided by publisher.

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Henry's picture-perfect day  by Jenn Bailey

Henry's picture-perfect day

Jenn Bailey

"It is picture day for Classroom Ten, but Henry does not feel comfortable or normal in his new clothes, and he has not practiced smiling like the other children."--Provided by publisher.

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Poppy's babies  by Jill Barklem

Poppy's babies

Jill Barklem

"It was early summer in Brambly Hedge. Outside everything seemed quiet and peaceful, but inside the mill there was chaos. Poppy's new babies were crying, Dusty's mill was clattering and clouds of flour dust filled the air. This was no place to bring up a...

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The secret staircase  by Jill Barklem

The secret staircase

Jill Barklem

"It is Midwinter's Eve and the mice of Brambly Hedge are very busy. This evening, after dark, they will all be gathering round a blazing fire for the traditional midwinter celebrations. A grand entertainment is planned and Primrose and Wilfred have chosen to...

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The high hills  by Jill Barklem

The high hills

Jill Barklem

"Inspired by an old tale, young mouse Wilfred uses a trip into the hills as an opportunity to look for gold and explore unknown country."--Provided by publisher.

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Perfect harmony  by Yvette Poshoglian

Perfect harmony

Yvette Poshoglian

"Ella and Olivia both try out for the girls' choir. But only one of them gets a spot! Can the sisters stay in perfect harmony?"--Provided by publisher.

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Finding home  by Kereen Getten

Finding home

Kereen Getten

"Kacey and her mum have finally found a place they really like. But when things don't work out as they hoped, they embark on a high-stakes trip. Will this adventure lead them to their forever home?"--Provided by publisher.

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The brilliant barber bus  by Richard (Storyteller) O'Neill

The brilliant barber bus

Richard (Storyteller) O'Neill

"Brodie loves visiting his Traveller grandparents on their Brilliant Barber Bus every summer holiday. Their home is always full of fascinating stories and friendly faces. But this year, not everything goes to plan!"--Provided by publisher.

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Diary of a (big bad) good dingo  by Inbali Iserles

Diary of a (big bad) good dingo

Inbali Iserles

"A case of mistaken identity. In a fairy-tale forest, Dingo struggles to make friends. As a vegetarian DIY-loving dingo, all she needs is a chance. How will she finally find a way to fit in?"--Provided by publisher.

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Magnificent Minnie hero  by Claire Barker

Magnificent Minnie hero

Claire Barker

"Each member of the Hero family has a superpower! Her dad is super fast. Her mum is super strong. But nature-loving Minnie Hero is perfectly ordinary thank-you-very-much. That is until her 10th birthday when a mysterious present arrives and everything...

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High seas hijinks  by Cristina Oxtra

High seas hijinks

Cristina Oxtra

"When a Multiverse portal grants their wish for riches by sending them on a high seas search for Davy Jones' Locker, the Teen Titans must deal with a cunning crew of Pirate Titans also on the hunt."--Provided by publisher.

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Wings of fear  by Gina Kammer

Wings of fear

Gina Kammer

"Being bonded to a dragon, Dax Hunter knows he shouldn't be afraid of heights. But he is. And unfortunately, his dragon, Fleetwing, happens to be the fastest wind wyvern in the Windblast Plains. Dax's family expect him to pass his aerial hunter permit test at...

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Dragons with drizzles  by Gina Kammer

Dragons with drizzles

Gina Kammer

"Zuli Cloud doesn't make friends easily. The young Storm Watcher girl is a skilled tinkerer. She sometimes helps students at the International School of Dragon Training with their magical gem gadgets. But otherwise, she usually gets along better with dragons...

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Arthur rocks with Binky  by Stephen Krensky

Arthur rocks with Binky

Stephen Krensky

"Arthur attends a rock concert in hopes of meeting the famous musical group, Binky."--Provided by publisher.

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Arthur and the poetry contest  by Stephen Krensky

Arthur and the poetry contest

Stephen Krensky

"Fern dares Arthur and his friends to enter the poetry writing contest at the local library, but writing poems turns out to be harder than they thought."--Provided by publisher.

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King Arthur  by Stephen Krensky

King Arthur

Stephen Krensky

"When Arthur's third-grade class competes at the Middle Ages Fair they lose at everything. Their only hope for victory is if Arthur can pull a sword from a stone."--Provided by publisher.

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Arthur and the Crunch Cereal Contest  by Stephen Krensky

Arthur and the Crunch Cereal Contest

Stephen Krensky

"When Arthur hears his sister singing a catchy tune, he wonders if he could call that jingle his own and enter it in the Crunch Cereal Contest."--Provided by publisher.

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Arthur and the Scare-Your-Pants-Off Club  by Stephen Krensky

Arthur and the Scare-Your-Pants-Off Club

Stephen Krensky

"When a parent group bans a series of scary books from the local public library, Arthur and his friends devise a plan to get their favorite books returned."--Provided by publisher.

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Oopsy daisy  by Laura Bunting

Oopsy daisy

Laura Bunting

"When Ebb accidentally squashes Flo's beloved flower patch with a bunch of big rocks, Flo is sad. In fact, Flo is very sad. And she's even, maybe, a little bit mad. Ebb feels very, very bad. Ebb wants to make it better but he can't figure out how. Will Ebb...

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Reading rocks  by Laura Bunting

Reading rocks

Laura Bunting

"Ebb is convinced there is no need for him to learn how to read. Flo tries to show him all the reasons why reading is important. But every time, thanks to his endless optimism, Ebb proves her wrong. Will Flo eventually find something to change his...

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I want that one  by Laura Bunting

I want that one

Laura Bunting

"Sometimes life gives you green yumballs. But Ebb has his heart and mind set on the single purple yumball in the yumball machine. Flo thinks the purple one might be bad, and that Ebb should be happy with a green one. Will Ebb listen?"--Provided by publisher.

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A big boo-boo  by Laura Bunting

A big boo-boo

Laura Bunting

"Ebb is having his first sleepover, but discovers his favourite cuddle buddy Boo is missing. When Flo realises she accidentally threw Boo out, she is determined to do whatever it takes to rescue Ebb's beloved toy... with some surprising...

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Treehouse trouble  by Brett Bean

Treehouse trouble

Brett Bean

"As forest inventors Honey Bunny and Muk Muk help their friends resolve their problems, they inadvertently find a solution to their own stubborn dilemma."--Provided by publisher.

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