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Kintaro the Golden Boy

Written by Storytime and Illustrated by Ivan Barrera

A Japanese story about a strong little boy and the adventures he has with his animal friends.

2nd - 3rd

The Well of Truth: A Folktale from Egypt

Written by Martha Hamilton & Mitch Weiss and Illustrated by Tom Wrenn

The Well of Truth is a funny Egyptian folktale about three friends—Goat, Rooster, and Donkey—who decide to start a farm together. When their clover field is suddenly destroyed, Donkey tries to hide a greedy secret.

Pre-K - 3rd

Eleven Turtle Tales

Written by Pleasant DeSpain

Through unhurried and wise animal characters, these adventure tales illustrate natural phenomena and timeless moral lessons for readers of all ages.

2nd - 5th

Matt Sprouts and the Curse of the Ten Broken Toes

Written by Matthew Eicheldinger

Follow eleven-year-old Matt as he navigates the perils of sixth grade and a mysterious hometown myth in this heartwarming, illustrated middle school comedy.

2nd - 8th

The Bad Guys

Written and Illustrated by Aaron Blabey

In the hilarious first installment of The Bad Guys series, a misunderstood crew of "scary" animals—including Mr. Wolf and Mr. Snake—embarks on a mission to become unlikely heroes through good deeds.

2nd - 5th

The Tyrell Show: Season One

Written by Miles Grose and Illustrated by Shaz Enrico Lym

The Tyrell Show: Season One follows 11-year-old Tyrell as he navigates the stresses of sixth grade by hosting an imaginary real-time podcast in his head.

3rd - 7th

Away Game

Written by Storytime and Illustrated by Carlitos Pinheiro

A short cut leads to a time-travelling adventure and a fun football match.

2nd - 3rd

Pathfinder Island

Written by Storytime and Illustrated by Gaby Zermeno

What will happen to a group of kids lost on a desert island? Read on to find out!

2nd - 3rd

Potato Pants

Written and Illustrated by Laurie Keller

Potato is excited because today―for one day only― Lance Vance’s Fancy Pants Store is selling . ....

Pre-K - 3rd

Pirate Bob

Written by Kathryn Lasky and Illustrated by David Clark

Bob is a pirate. Bob's friend, Yellow Jack, is also a pirate. Which means they both yearn for buried...

K - 3rd

The Light Within You

Written by Namita Moolani Mehra

Diya is excited to be going to India for Diwali, the Festival of Lights. That means she’ll get to...

Pre-K - 3rd

Restart

Written by Gordon Korman

Chase's memory just went out the window. Chase doesn't remember falling off the roof. He doesn't...

3rd - 7th

Noodle and the No Bones Day

Written by Jonathan Graziano and Illustrated by Dan Tavis

Noodle is a sweet, silly old pug who enjoys doing all his favorite activities with his favorite...

Pre-K - 3rd

Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus

Written by Dusti Bowling

Aven Green loves to tell people that she lost her arms in an alligator wrestling match, or a...

3rd - 7th

Gitty and Kvetch

Written by Caroline Kusin Pritchard and Illustrated by Ariel Landy

Gitty and her feathered-friend Kvetch couldn’t be more different: Gitty always sees the bright side of life, while her curmudgeonly friend Kvetch is always complaining and, well, kvetching about the trouble they get into!

Pre-K - 3rd