PEEP! A duckling breaks through its shell and immediately attaches itself to the first thing it sees―a warmhearted young boy. The newly hatched duck follows the boy home and soon the two are inseparable. But the duckling is growing up. One day…QUACK! When a flock of ducks flies by the boy realizes with a great pang of sorrow that his friend will have to return to live among its own kind. Kevin Luthardt’s deceptively simple story poignantly and humorously dramatizes the special tale of friendship and demonstrates the importance of learning to let go of something you love.

Peep!

Children's Books

Luthardt, Kevin

Animals

Peachtree Publishing Company

Sunrise Elementary School has a BIG problem. Their new librarian, Miss Lotta Scales, is a real dragon. When Sunrise Elementary School advertised for a thick-skinned librarian with a burning love of books, Miss Lotta Scales knew she was perfect for the job. Who could guard books better than a REAL dragon? But when she won’t let any of the children take a book from the shelves, the teachers form a delegation. Not even sweet Miss Lemon can convince Miss Lotta Scales that “the library belongs to the children.”Fortunately, when nearsighted Molly Brickmeyer stumbles onto a copy of Snuff the Magic Dragon and reads the tale out loud, her storytelling beckons the children back to the library and brings them face to face with the Library Dragon. Can an open book temper the flames of the school’s hotheaded librarian? This humorous tale by New York Times best-selling author – Carmen Agra Deedy – is paired with Michael P. White’s lively illustrations for an entertaining story about the power and importance of books for both children and adults.

The Library Dragon

Deedy, Carmen Agra

Humor

If you see a cuddly kitten, say ahhh! If you see a dozing dormouse, say shhh! But what if you see a spooky spider…or a cranky crocodile? From a pretty peacock (oooh!) to some slimy slugs (yuck!), this simple, interactive look at various animals and the reactions they evoke will coax giggles and spirited responses from young children as they follow along. From acclaimed author-illustrator John Butler, If You See a Kitten is the perfect read-aloud book young children will want to hear again and again.

If You See a Kitten

Butler, John

The Secret of Old Zeb

Disappointed when his parents go off to climb Mount Kilimanjaro and leave him behind with his Great Aunt Hortense, young Walter encounters mystery and intrigue when he meets Old Zeb, a shipbuilder with a secret dream

Literature & Fiction

When the sun sets, the night comes alive. As the moon shimmers down, bats swoop, hawkmoths flit, owls hunt, and the moonflower unfurls for its one night in the moonlight. In this lyrical yet accurate account of nature at night, readers will learn how moths drink, how bats “see,” how bumblebees sleep, how vines climb, and even how to plant your own moonflower. Husband and wife Peter and Jean Loewer are writers and illustrators who deal with the natural world. The Loewers have collaborated on two other children’s books: Pond Water Zoo and The Inside-Out Stomach.

The Moonflower

Loewer, Peter

Lillian follows in the family tradition of her seven brothers' when, for her sixth birthday, she receives her own pet, a fish. One day, the little fish disappears and the brothers' pets (a horse, a goat, a dog, a turtle, a spider, a cat, and a bird) embark on an exciting adventure, following the river downstream in search of Lillian's fish.

Lillian's Fish

Menk, James

What does it mean to be a hero? Heroes are hard to find, especially for Sean, who, at fifteen years old, has never had it easy. He’s estranged from his father and abused by his mother―Sean feels he has nowhere to turn. Suspended from school and with a mounting police record, he is one step away from serious trouble. Sentenced to community service for violating curfew, Sean is sent to Mr. Hassler’s farm, where he’s forced to confront his fears and take charge of his own life. When Sean is faced with a dangerous situation that tests his true character, he learns just what it means to be a hero. In an age where it seems that few heroes exist, S. L. Rottman has written a compelling and realistic portrayal of the conflicts that drive a young man toward his destiny.

Hero

Teen & Young Adult

Rottman, S.L.

One day an unruly curl pops out of Harriet’s nice, neat braid―a wriggly, wavy, horrible curl. When Harriet’s sister offers to fix her rebellious curl, they launch into a series of outrageous, hair-raising schemes to tame Harriet’s wayward ringlet. Despite their best efforts, another curl breaks loose…and then another…and then another. Soon the yard and the house are a wreck, poor Harriet is exhausted, and her head is covered in curls. Dawn Stewart’s rollicking, boisterous tale, vividly brought to life by Michael White’s brilliant and quirky illustrations, will entertain young readers while helping them to see that the root of our problems is sometimes all in the way we look at them.

Harriet's Horrible Hair Day

Stewart, Dawn Lesley

Charlie's Story

When haunting memories and the threat of violence push Charlie to the brink of despair, a strange new friend helps her find the courage to face bullying girls and free herself from her inner demons. Abandoned by her mother at Victoria Station in London when she is only four, Charlotte “Charlie” Collins is sent to live with her father in Dublin. Ten years later, Charlie has been living with her somewhat distracted father, trying to understand his silence about her mother’s desertion. At school, Charlie is mercilessly bullied by her cruel classmates after they find out that she was the baby left by an unstable mother. At fourteen years old, Charlie struggles to come to come to terms with all her relationships, and she almost gives up on life. This compelling story of desperation and hope, and of betrayal and second chances, depicts a tough young heroine who commands readers’ admiration and respect. Intense and deeply moving, Maeve Friel’s novel is a harrowing account of one girl’s struggle to overcome her fears and turn her life around.

Friel, Maeve

Two grieving brothers learn the importance of family and the power of white water. When their parents are killed in a car accident, Scott and his brother Gregg are sent to live with an uncle they never knew they had. Hurt, angry, and confused, they leave a comfortable life in the California suburbs and head to the remote Colorado Rockies, where their uncle runs a white-water rafting company. Scott, forced to confront his loss and face an uncertain future, determines to make the best of a difficult situation. But his brother Gregg, burying his grief deep inside, begins to drift away from the only family he has left. As they become acquainted with the power and unpredictability of the river and begin to learn the skills of maneuvering the rapids, the brothers discover that it is harder than they ever dreamed to master the art of survival―both on and off the water. Award-winning author S. L. Rottman has crafted an absorbing young adult novel that powerfully depicts the complexity of grieving and the value of family.

Rough Waters

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