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In this update of the classic fable, City Mouse and his cousin, Country Mouse, exchange visits and, although they find many things to like in each other's homes, they quickly learn that each prefers his own.

2) Buddy and Earl

Author

Fergus, Maureen

Series

Buddy and Earl volume 1

Pub. Date

2015.

Accelerated Reader

IL: LG - BL: 2.8 - AR Pts: 1

Lexile measure

AD 520L

Language

English

Formats

Description

NYT - Children’s Picture Books

"Buddy does not know what is in the box that Meredith carries into the living room. But when the small, prickly creature says he is a pirate -- and that Buddy is a pirate too -- the two mismatched friends are off on a grand adventure."--

3) The big cheese

Author

John, Jory

Series

Food group series
[Food group] volume 07
The Food Group

Accelerated Reader

IL: LG - BL: 3 - AR Pts: 1

Language

English

Appears on list

Formats

Book, eAudiobook, eBook, Kindle, VOX Books

Description

"The Big Cheese is the best at everything, and brags about it, too. When the annual Cheese-cathlon comes around, the Big Cheese is prepared to win, as always. But what happens when the quiet new kid, Wedge Wedgeman, comes out on top? Is a slice of humility all the Big Cheese needs to discover that some things are better than being the best?" --

4) Hello, Friend / Hola, Amigo

Author

123 Andrés

Pub. Date

2021

Language

English

Formats

Description

Latin Grammy Award-winning children's musical duo 123 Andrés brings us a bilingual friendship song!

This fun, bouncy bilingual song from 123 Andrés' Grammy Award-winning album is brought to life in a whole new way that's perfect for storytime sharing! Sara Palacios animates this popular song with vibrant, fresh illustrations that will engage little ones and their parents.

¡Esta canción divertida y vivaz de 123 Andrés, incluida

...

5) Croc & Turtle!

Author

Wohnoutka, Mike

Pub. Date

2019

Accelerated Reader

IL: LG - BL: 1.3 - AR Pts: 1

Language

English

Formats

Description

Weston Woods read-along CD

For fans of Penguin and Pinecone, this adorable new duo will warm your heart and tickle your funny bone.

Now in an audio eBook edition that reads aloud as you turn the pages!

Meet Croc! He is the strongest and fastest crocodile around.
Meet Turtle! He agrees that Croc is the strongest and fastest.
But what happens when Elephant lifts that heavy rock with ease? And when Cheetah speeds on by?...

6) Stone soup

Author

Muth, Jon J

Series

Accelerated Reader

IL: LG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1

Lexile measure

480L

Language

English

Formats

Book, CD + Book, eAudiobook, eBook, Kindle

Description

In this retelling of a European folktale set in China, three wise monks trick a poor, frightened community into finding happiness by teaching them the magic of generosity.

7) Bitsy Bat, school star

Author

Windness, Kaz

Series

Bitsy Bat volume 1

Accelerated Reader

IL: LG - BL: 2.4 - AR Pts: 1

Language

English

Formats

Description

Grumpy monkey (Picture books)

"Bitsy is a little bat with big star dreams of making friends at her new school. But when she arrives, Bitsy doesn't feel like she fits in. The other kids sit on their chairs, but sitting upright makes Bitsy dizzy. The other kids paint with their fingers, but Bitsy would rather use her toes. Everyone tells Bitsy she's doing things wrong-wrong-wrong, so she tries harder...and ends up having a five-star meltdown. Now Bitsy feels like a very small star...

8) Grumpy Monkey Don't Be Scared

Author

Lang, Suzanne

Series

Pub. Date

2023

Accelerated Reader

IL: LG - BL: 2.7 - AR Pts: 1

Language

English

Formats

Description

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Grumpy Monkey and his jungle friends are trick-or-treating on Halloween amid strange noises and mysterious smells. Along the way, they are reminded that nothing can be scarier than returning home with no treats. Two pages of full-color stickers are included for extra fun!
On the spookiest night of the year, Jim Panzee and his jungle friends brave the dark to collect treats. Not...

9) Our pool

Author

Cummins, Lucy Ruth

Language

English

Formats

Description

It is pool day in the city and everyone is welcome.

10) Eloise at Christmastime

Author

Thompson, Kay

Series

Eloise

Accelerated Reader

IL: LG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 1

Language

English

Formats

Description

Book, eAudiobook, eBook, Kindle

Eloise is smart and funny and knows how to get around annoying adults.

11) Why did the monster cross the road?

Author

Stine, R. L

Accelerated Reader

IL: LG - BL: 1.9 - AR Pts: 1

Language

English

Formats

Description

Why did the monster cross the road? To BITE someone on the other side! Turn scary to silly with this laugh-out-loud joke book.

12) Supercat

Author

Bruel, Nick

Series

Bad Kitty

Pub. Date

2022

Accelerated Reader

IL: LG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1

Language

English

Formats

Description

Bad Kitty dons a cape in this full color graphic novel in Nick Bruel's New York Times bestselling series.
It's been a long time since Kitty has had a play date. So, her owners decide it's time she interacts with some friends. But the play date takes a turn when Kitty and her friend, Strange Kitty, don their armor and become...Super Cat and Captain FantastiCat!
Together, they must go on a scavenger hunt across the world (aka

...

13) Quiet

Author

dePaola, Tomie

Accelerated Reader

IL: LG - BL: 1.3 - AR Pts: 1

Lexile measure

440L

Language

English

Formats

Description

While observing the busy world around them, two children and their grandfather take a moment to appreciate being quiet and still.

14) Bubbie & Rivka's Best-Ever Challah (So Far!)

Author

Reul, Sarah Lynne

Pub. Date

2022

Accelerated Reader

IL: LG - BL: 3.1 - AR Pts: 1

Language

English

Formats

Description

Practice makes progress in this multigenerational story about family traditions and the pursuit of the perfect challah
Bubbie and Rivka are not the best bakers . . . yet. But they are starting a new tradition. Every FridayÂ they will bake a challah together!
Week after week, Bubbie and Rivka pull a challah out of the oven thatâs not quite right. Once, itâs a little lumpy. Another time, itâs totally burnt!Â But...

15) The ice cream vanishes

Author

Sarcone-Roach, Julia

Lexile measure

AD 540L

Language

English

Formats

Description

Squirrel introduces themself at the start as an expert in making snacks disappear by eating or hiding them. What Squirrel really wants to do, though, is use magic to make the food vanish entirely. When a stray ice cream cone is discovered, Squirrel seeks out the help of friend Bear. But what's this? After being left out in the sun, the ice cream is gone! Drunk with power, Squirrel locates an empty ice cream truck and holds a magic show for a plethora...

16) The Truth About Dragons: (Caldecott Honor Book)

Author

Leung, Julie

Pub. Date

2023

Language

English

Formats

Description

A Caldecott Honor Winner

Winner of the Asian Pacific American Award for Literature
An unforgettable lyrical picture book that celebrates biracial identity from the award-winning author of Paper Son: The Inspiring Story of Tyrus Wong, Immigrant and Artist.
Lean in close,
my darling bao bei,
and I will whisper
a most precious secret
about a powerful magic
that lives inside

...

17) Peppa's Cruise Vacation

Author

EOne

Series

Peppa Pig

Pub. Date

2023

Language

English

Formats

Description

Peppa and George are going on a cruise vacation in this adorable 24-page storybook!

Anchors away! Join Peppa and her family on a cruise ship adventure with lots of fantastic stops along the way. What will Peppa and George discover on their trip? This storybook is based on the hit television show, as seen on Nick Jr.

18) We Are the Dinosaurs: With Audio Recording

Author

Berkner, Laurie

Pub. Date

2017

Accelerated Reader

IL: LG - BL: 1.7 - AR Pts: 1

Language

English

Formats

Description

Laurie Berkner, "the queen of children's music," (People) pairs the lyrics of her beloved hit with Ben Clanton's whimsical illustrations in this winning, adorable picture book—a must-have for fans of Laurie, dinosaurs, and all things cute.
We are the dinosaurs
Marching, marching
We are the dinosaurs

Laurie Berkner's chart-topping, beloved hit "We Are the Dinosaurs" is now a picture book! Featuring an...

19) We Laugh Alike / Juntos nos reímos: A Story That's Part Spanish, Part English, and a Whole Lot of Fun

Author

Berneir-Grand, Carmen T

Pub. Date

2021

Language

English

Formats

Description

Six kids are ready to play: three speak English. Y tres hablan español [and three speak Spanish]. But all of them laugh alike and together! This clever playground adventure weaves together bilingual Spanish and English conversations, so two groups of children can express similar thoughts in their own languages.
A brand new barrier-breaking and friendship-affirming bilingual picture book from award-winning author Carmen T. Bernier-Grand...

20) Little Red Reading Hood

Author

Rowland, Lucy

Pub. Date

2018

Language

English

Formats

Description