ALL TITLES ARE CATEGORIZED IN HIGHLIGHTED TEXT (ex. picture_book)

A Horse Named Steve -- by Kelly Collier

Steve is a fine horse, but he thinks he could be finer. He wants to be EXCEPTIONAL. When Steve finds a beautiful gold horn lying on the ground in the forest, he realizes he has found his path to the exceptional!

Rulers of the playground -- Joseph Kuefler

One morning, Jonah decided to become ruler of the playground. Everyone agreed to obey his rules to play in King Jonah’s kingdom . . . Everyone except for Lennox . . . because she wanted to rule the playground, too.

Hug Machine - By Scott Campbell

Whether you are big, or small, or square, or long, or spikey, or soft, no one can resist his unbelievable hugs! HUG ACCOMPLISHED!

Over and Under the Snow - By Kate Messner and Christopher Silas Neal

Over the snow, the world is hushed and white. But under the snow lies a secret world of squirrels and snow hares, bears and bullfrogs, and many other animals making their winter home under the snow.

Rosie Revere's Big Project Book for Bold Engineers by Andrea Beaty

Embark on an adventure of personal creativity and invention with fan favorite Rosie Revere! This activity book features art from the picture book Rosie Revere, Engineer and will inspire young readers with activities of all kinds.

Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard - By Rick Riordan

Magnus Chase has seen his share of trouble. Ever since that terrible night two years ago when his mother told him to run, he has lived alone on the streets of Boston, surviving by his wits, staying one step ahead of the police and truant officers.

The Books of Elsewhere - By Jaqueline West

Follow adventures of eleven-year-old Olive Dunwoody as she travels to Elsewhere: the world inside the antique paintings on the walls of the old stone house on Linden Street. Danger and mystery are around every corner!

All Kinds of Families! - By Mary Ann Hoberman

With irresistible, rollicking rhyme, Hoberman shows readers that families, large and small, are all around us. From celery stalks to bottle caps, buttons, and rings, the objects we group together form families, just like the ones that we are a part of.

Heidi Hecklebeck, by Wanda Coven

Meet Heidi Heckelbeck. Heidi seems like any other 8 year-old...But Heidi Heckelbeck has a secret: She’s a witch in disguise.

The boy who harnessed the wind - By William Kamkwamba

When fourteen-year-old William Kamkwamba's village was hit by a drought, everyone's crops began to fail. Without enough money for food, let alone school, William spent his days in the library and figured out how to bring electricity to his village

The Important Book -- By Margaret Wise Brown

A lovely book written in a rhythmic pattern format. This book suggests what is most important about many familiar things -- like rain and wind, apples and daisies -- and can provoke beautiful discussion about essential and unique characteristics.

The Boy in the Book -- By David Michael Slater

In this wordless story, a library book tries desperately to evade the destructive clutches of a little boy. What drives the Boy, however, is enthusiasm and love—not malice—and the Book eventually responds in kind, accepting his rough but worthy fate.

Families -- By Shelley Rotner

A picture book that celebrates the diversity of the many faces of contemporary families. "This inclusive look at many varieties of families will help young readers see beyond their own immediate experiences and begin to understand others."

I Hate Picture Books! -- By Timothy Young

"Max hates his picture books and he's throwing them all away." This humorous book both pokes fun at and celebrates many of the classics of childrens literature.

Ida, Always -- By Caron Lewis

A beautiful, honest portrait of loss and deep friendship told through the story of two iconic polar bears.

Mr. Peabody's Apples -- By Madonna and Loren Long

A story about the damage that can be caused by spreading rumours.

There -- By Marie-Lousie Fitzpatrick

A beautifully layered book that is enjoyable for all, and provides opportunity for kids to wonder about the future and think about goals.

But That is My Book -- By Lauren Child

Bad Day at Riverbend -- By Chris Van Allsburg

The Day it All Blew Away --- By Lisa Cinar

Independent Thinking & Friendship

Pezzettino -- By Leo Lionni

Independent Thinking

Howard B. Wigglebottom Learns About Sportsmanship: Winning Isn't Everything -- By Howard Binkow

Howard B. Wigglebottom and the Monkey on His Back: A Tale About Telling the Truth -- By Howard Binko

The Kvetch Who Stole Hannukah -- By Bill Berlin

A nice parallel to the classic Grinch tale

Weslandia -- By Paul Fleischman

Creativity, Imagination, Community

Irving and Muktuk -- By Daniel Pinkwater

A fun series of books about two bad polar bears!

Arlo Needs Glasses -- By Barney Saltzberg

About getting new glasses

Li'L Rabbit's Kwanzaa -- By Donna L. Washington

Brer Rabbit meets African tradition

Dodsworth in London -- By Tim Egan

A very popular series

Thea Stilton Series

A very well-loved series for younger chapter book readers.

The Dork Diaries Series: Volume 3,4,5,7 or 8 -- By Rachel Renee Russell

A humorous series about a 14-yearl-old girl, written in a diary-style format

Firefly Hollow -- By Alison McGhee

A lush, unforgettable tale in the tradition of Charlotte’s Web and The Rats of NIMH, from the author of the New York Times bestselling Someday.

Rule of Thoughts -- By James Dashner

We have the "Eye of Minds" book in this series and the students are very excited about reading the next one!

Alex Rider Series (#7, 8, 9 or 10) -- By Anthony Horowitz

This is a popular series and students have requested the next books!

H.I.V.E. Series -- By Mark Walden

We have the first book in the HIVE (Higher Institute of Villainous Education) series, and are looking to add the next three due to popular demand!

Pax -- By Sara Pennypacker

This is the beautiful story of Peter, Pax, and their independent struggles to return to one another against all odds. Told from the alternating viewpoints of Peter and Pax.

Crenshaw -- By Katherine Applegate

Beloved author Katherine Applegate proves in unexpected ways that friends matter, whether real or imaginary.

Any titles from "The Goddess Girls" series -- By Joan Holub and Suzanne Williams

A mythology-based series set at a middle school

Long Shadow (Vol. 5 of The Warriors: Power of Three Series) -- By Erin Hunter

A popular series about the adventures of four Clans of wild cats

Sisters Grimm Series (we already have #1-3) -- By Michael Buckley

A mystery adventure series with a fantasy twist, staring two girls who are the latest in a long line of fairy-tale detectives.

Horse Diaries Series -- By Catherine Hapka (we have #1)

A great series of short novels perfect for all of our horse lovers.

Batman Vol. 1: The Court of Owls -- By Scott Snyder

Stone Rabbit (#3, 4, 5, 6, 7, or 8) -- By Erik Craddock

Bill Nye The Science Guy: Motion & Friction

Bill Nye The Science Guy: Simple Machines

Bill Nye The Science Guy: Chemical Reactions

Bill Nye The Science Guy: Phases of Matter