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Millions

Frank Boyce Cottrell

It was a one-in-a-million chance. A bag crammed with cash comes tumbling out of the air and lands right at Damian's feet. Suddenly the Cunningham brothers are rich. Very rich. They can buy anything they want. There's just one problem ...

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Published: Aug 2005

The Enormous Egg

Oliver Butterworth

When twelve-year-old Nate Twitchell takes care of an gigantic egg laid by one of his hens, he is shocked to find that it hatches into a triceratops. Reissue.

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Published: Apr 1993

Five Little Monkeys with Nothing to D...

Eileen Christelow

It's summer, school is out, and the five little monkeys are bored. 'There is nothing to do!' they tell Mama. 'Oh yes, there is,' says Mama. 'Grandma Bessie is coming for lunch, and the house must be neat and clean.' Well-meaning as e...

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Published: Apr 2000

The Landry News

Andrew Clements

NEW STUDENT GETS OLD TEACHER The bad news is that Cara Landry is the new kid at Denton Elementary School. The worse news is that her teacher, Mr. Larson, would rather read the paper and drink coffee than teach his students anything....

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Published: Sep 2000

Charlie Cook's Favorite Book

Julia Donaldson

A clever and funny ode to reading and books from the creators of The Gruffalo. Charlie Cook has a favorite book. IIt's about a pirate, who also has a favorite book . . . about Goldilocks, who also has a favorite book . . . about a kni...

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Published: Aug 2008

Five Silly Fishermen (Step-Into-Readi...

Roberta Edwards

Illus. in full color. Five fishermen go out in a boat and think that onlyfour come back, until they realize the silly counting mistake they have made.'The simple text works well with the neatly executed drawings. This traditionaltale ...

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Published: Oct 1989

The Doorbell Rang

Pat Hutchins

Ma has made a dozen delicious cookies. It should be plenty for her two children. But then the doorbell rings--and rings and rings.Each ring of the doorbell brings more friends to share the delicious cookies Ma has made.'Refreshing, en...

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Published: Oct 1989

The Missing Mitten Mystery (Picture P...

Steven Kellogg

Annie and her dog, Oscar, have had a busy day playing in the snow. Somehow Annie's red mitten has disappeared in all the fun. They look high and low. . . . It's not on the sledding hill, and it's not by the snow castles. Maybe an eag...

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Published: Sep 2002

Swindle (Apple (Scholastic))

Gordon Korman

After a mean collector named Swindle cons him out of his most valuable baseball card, Griffin Bing must put together a band of misfits to break into Swindle's compound and recapture the card. There are many things standing in their wa...

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Published: Apr 2009

What! Cried Granny (Picture Puffins)

Kate Lum

Patrick is having his first sleep-over at his grandmother's house. It's almost bedtime, but there's a problem-Patrick doesn't have a bed at Granny's. So Granny goes out to her yard, chops down some trees, and makes a comfy bed for Pat...

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Published: May 2002

Little Critter: Just a Snowman

Mercer Mayer

Hooray! It is a snow day! And what a perfect time to make a snowman. But Little Sister needs help putting on her boots, Dad needs a hand with the shoveling, and Gator wants to build a fort. Will Little Critter ever get to build a snow...

Paperback
Published: Oct 2004

Piggie Pie!

Margie Palatini

Gritch the witch flies to Old MacDonald's farm for some pigs to make piggie pie.

Paperback
Published: Aug 1997

Teach Us, Amelia Bedelia (I Can Read ...

Peggy Parish

When Mr. Carter mistakes the lovable,literal-minded Amelia Bedelia for the new teacher, class will never be the same again!

Paperback
Published: Jul 2004

Junie B. Jones Smells Something Fishy...

Barbara Park

There's going to be a Pet Day at school--only the rule is No Dogs! Andthat's the only kind of pet Junie B. has! If Mother won't let her get a newpet, then Junie B. will have to take matters into her own hands. Maybe a jar ofants? Or a...

Paperback
Published: Nov 1998

Dumb Bunnies' Easter

Dav Pilkey

From the mind of children's book creator Dav Pilkey comes another tale of bunnies so dippy, so doofy, and so supremely DUMB, it will have you laughing all the way down the bunny trail. (Did we mention this book is actually about Chris...

Paperback
Published: Feb 2008

How to Make an Apple Pie and See the ...

Marjorie Priceman

Illus. in full color. An apple pie is easy to make...if the market is open.But if the market is closed, the world becomes your grocery store. Thisdeliciously silly recipe for apple pie takes readers around the globe to gatheringredien...

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Published: Sep 1996

Mr. Putter & Tabby Bake the Cake

Cynthia Rylant

Mr. Putter and his beloved cat bake a light and airy Christmas cake for their neighbor Mrs. Teaberry. "Howard's relaxed, mixed-media pictures catch the nuances of the cozy, affectionate relationship between an old man and a cat w...

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Published: Nov 1994

Mr. Putter & Tabby Feed the Fish

Cynthia Rylant

Mr. Putter and Tabby love going to the fish store. Mr. Putter loves it because he has always liked fish. Tabby loves it because fish make her whiskers tingle and her tail twitch. So, one day Mr. Putter and Tabby decide to bring three ...

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Published: Mar 2002

Magic Crystal? (Marvin Redpost 8, pap...

Louis Sachar

When Marvin Redpost agrees to go over to Casey Happleton's house, he doesn't know what he's in for. Casey shows him the magic crystal she has just found and offers to give Marvin a few wishes. Is the crystal really magic? Or is it too...

Paperback
Published: Sep 2000

Doctor de Soto Goes to Africa

William Steig

In the further adventures of the hero from the Newbery Honor-winning Doctor De Soto, the diminutive dentist is summoned by cablegram to Africa to aid Mudambo, an elephant with an unbearable toothache. Children's Choices for 1993 (IR...

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Published: May 1994

The Monster at the End of This Book (...

Jon Stone

Lovable, furry old Grover is distressed to learn that there's a monster at the end of this book! He begs readers not to turn the pages, but of course kids feel they just have to see this monster for themselves. Grover is astonished--a...

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Published: Jun 2000

Shredderman: Attack of the Tagger

Wendelin Van Draanen

Alvin Bixby: Hulking, knuckles of steel, hideous breath, foul temper. Kids call him: Bubba. Nolan Byrd: Puny, power walker, math genius, can't keep shoes tied. Kids call him: Nerd.Bubba has been the bane of Nolan's existence for five ...

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Published: Apr 2006

Shredderman: Enemy Spy

Wendelin Van Draanen

Shredderman.com just made the national news! Everyone is talking about the new cyber-superhero. Oh yeah!But now people are dying to know who is behind Shredderman.com. Reporters are snooping all over Cedar Valley! Oh no!Nolan's parent...

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Published: Sep 2006

Shredderman: Secret Identity

Wendelin Van Draanen

Alvin Bixby: Hulking, knuckles of steel, hideous breath, foul temper. Kids call him: Bubba. Nolan Byrd: Puny, power walker, math genius, can't keep shoes tied. Kids call him: Nerd.Bubba has been the bane of Nolan's existence for five ...

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Published: Apr 2006

There's a Dead Person Following My Si...

Vivian Vande Velde

When Ted's five-year-old sister, Vicki, invents an imaginary friend, no one is too concerned . . . except that Vicki's friend can move things. Ted thinks this new friend is a ghost, but why would a ghost haunt Vicki, of all people?

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Published: Oct 2008

Too Many Pumpkins

Linda White

With countless unwelcome pumpkins to deal with, Rebecca Estelle turns disaster into a celebration.

Paperback
Published: Sep 1997

Homework Hassles (Ready, Freddy!)

Abby Klein

Freddy Thresher has a problem: a really, really, big problem. His teacher wants the class to do reports on nocturnal animals, and everybody but Freddy has a really cool animal to study. How will Freddy find one? When his best friend, ...

Paperback
Published: Nov 2004

Goosebumps HorrorLand #5: Dr. Maniac ...

R. L. Stine

Robby publishes a daily comic strip on the Web. It features Dr. Maniac, a villain with a wicked grin and even wickeder superpowers. And now Dr. Maniac is on the loose . . . in the real world! Will Robby survive his encounter with Dr....

Paperback
Published: Oct 2008

Fudge-A-Mania

Judy Blume

Peter Hatcher's summer is not looking good. First of all, Peter's brother Fudge -- the five-year-old human hurricane -- has a plan: to marry Peter's sworn enemy, Sheila Tubman. Disgusting! Could anything be worse? Yes. Peter's parents...

Unabridged CD
Published: Aug 2007

General Butterfingers

John Reynolds Gardiner

Eleven-year-old Walter can't believe his eyes when he sees the eviction notice from Ralph, the rotten nephew of his old friend, General Britt. It isn't so bad for Walter and his mother, who also lives there—she would have no trouble...

Paperback
Published: May 2007
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