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The Uglified Duckling: Maynard Moose Tales

Written by Willy Claflin and Illustrated by James Stimson

In this hilarious fractured fairytale, a young moose is mistaken for a baby duck and endures a series of wacky challenges while trying to fit in with his "feathered" family.

Pre-K - 3rd

Rapunzel and the Seven Dwarfs: A Maynard Moose Tale

Written by Willy Claflin and Illustrated by James Stimson

In this hilarious Maynard Moose mashup, "Punzel" struggles with hopelessly tangled hair and a clumsy prince before finding refuge with a band of eight or nine dwarfs.

K - 3rd

The Little Moose Who Couldn't Go to Sleep

Written by Willy Claflin and Illustrated by James Stimson

In this Maynard Moose tale, a young moose who can’t fall asleep discovers a magical solution through an unexpected encounter with a space-traveling sheep.

Pre-K - 2nd

Good Night Thoughts

Written by Max Greenfield and Illustrated by James Serafino

What do we do when we can't fall asleep? The child in this story has racing thoughts – funny, silly...

Pre-K - 3rd

Sprouting Wings

Written by Louisa Jaggar and Illustrated by Floyd Cooper

The inspirational and true story of James Herman Banning, the first African American pilot to fly...

Pre-K - 3rd

I Am Every Good Thing

Written by Derrick Barnes and Illustrated by Gordon C. James

I am
a nonstop ball of energy.
Powerful and full of light.
I am a go-getter. A difference maker. A...

Pre-K - 3rd

Crown: An Ode to the Fresh Cut

Written by Derrick D. Barnes and Illustrated by Gordon C. James

The barbershop is where the magic happens. Boys go in as lumps of clay and, with princely robes...

Pre-K - 3rd

Goldilocks and the Three Bears

Written and Illustrated by James Marshall

"What a sweet child," says a newcomer in town about Goldilocks. "That's what you think," a neighbor...

K - 3rd

Delivering Justice: W.W. Law and the Fight for Civil Rights

Written by James Haskins and Illustrated by Benny Andrews

"Grow up and be somebody," Westley Wallace Law's grandmother encouraged him as a young boy living in...

K - 3rd

Red Riding Hood

Written by James Marshall

Here is a witty updated version of the timeless children's story Red Riding Hood aimed at readers...

Pre-K - 2nd

Miss Nelson Has a Field Day

Written by Harry Allard and Illustrated by James Marshall

The football team at the Horace B. Smedley School, the Smedley Tornadoes, has never won even one...

Pre-K - 3rd

Dear Mr. Blueberry

Written and Illustrated by Simon James

When Emily sees a blue whale in her pond on vacation, she writes to her teacher Mr. Blueberry with...

Pre-K - 2nd

Sweet Clara And The Freedom Quilt

Written by Deborah Hopkinson and Illustrated by James Ransome

When slave and seamstress Clara learns about the underground railroad, she dreams of freedom for her...

Pre-K - 2nd

Super Happy Party Bears Gnawing Around

Written by Colleen and Marcie and Illustrated by James

The first book in a funny chapter book series filled with full color illustrations and adorable...

K - 3rd

The Rainbow Fish

Written by Marcus Pfister and Illustrated by Alison James

RIF's 60th Anniversary Highlighted Book for 1992. Known for its bright colors and beauty, the rainbow fish stands out in the sea. But he is lonely until he learns how to share. Then he finds friendship and happiness.

Pre-K - 3rd