GREAT BOOKS

Young Cam Jansen and the Dinosaur game by David Adler

When fifth-grader Cam Jansen and her friend Eric go to a birthday party, she uses her photographic memory to solve the puzzle of the dinosaur count. SERIES

Cam Jansen and the Mystery of the Circus Clown by David Adler

Fifth-grader Cam Jansen uses her photographic memory to help find a pickpocket at the circus. SERIES

The Berenstain Bears and the Drug Free Zone by Stan Berenstain

Brother and Sister Bear try to solve the mystery of how illegal drugs are getting into their school. SERIES

Moon Boy by Barbara Brenner

A moonbeam comes to life one night and visits a young boy.

D.W.'s guide to Perfect Manners by Marc Brown

D.W. shows how to be "perfect" for a day by demonstrating cleanliness, orderliness, and good manners. Includes a self test on manners.

Maybelle, the Cable Car by Virginia Burton

Maybelle loves to carry people up and down the hilly streets of San Francisco, until the City Fathers decide that she should be taken out of service in the name of progress.

Biscuit Wins a Prize by Alyssa Capucilli

Biscuit, a small puppy, gets excited when he is entered in a pet show. SERIES

Patrick's Dinosaurs by Carol Carrick

When his older brother talks about dinosaurs during a visit to the zoo, Patrick is afraid until he discovers they all died millions of years ago. Also available as a read-along & Video

The Captain Contest by Matt Christopher

Dewey loves to draw and wants to enter the soccer team logo contest, but he does not want to win the grand prize--being team captain. SERIES

Long Wait by Annie Cobb

Two friends try to estimate how long they will have to wait in line to get on the fantastic new ride.

Giggle, Giggle, Quack by Doreen Cronin

When Farmer Brown goes on vacation, leaving his brother Bob in charge, Duck makes trouble by changing all of his instructions to notes that the animals like much better. Also available as a read-along CD & DVD movie

Ten Play Hide-and-Seek by Penny Dale

A little boy and nine stuffed animals play hide and seek before going to bed.

Olivia Saves the Circus by Ian Falconer

At school, Olivia tells about her summer vacation and how, when she went to the circus and all the performers were out sick, she saved the day, becoming Olivia the Tattooed Lady, Olivia the Lion Tamer, The Amazing Flying Olivia, and more. In Espanol SRM, JDD

A Pig is Big by Douglas Florian

Rhyming text explains that cows are bigger than pigs, cars are bigger still, and the universe is the biggest of all.

Turtle and the Monkey by Paul Galdone

Greedy Monkey makes every effort to cheat Turtle out of the bananas that rightfully belong to her in this Philippine folk tale.

Adios, Anna by PatriciaReilly Giff

Sarah goes to New York City with Senora Sanchez and her little dog Bonita, and when the dog runs away she feels responsible. SERIES

The Tapping Tale by Judy Giglio

On her first sleepover, a mysterious tapping sound keeps Ronda awake.

Shapes, Shapes, All Over the Place by JanieSpaht Gill

Predictable word book SERIES

The Three Little Rigs by David Gordon

Having entered a competition to see whose garages will be the strongest, the three little rigs begin to fear the worst when the wrecking ball comes to destroy them.

The bug guy : 10 words by Sean Groathouse

Using just ten words, a little boy and a man search for bugs? SERIES

Iris and Walter by Elissa Haden Guest

Iris, a city girl, is miserable about her family's move to the country. She cheers up when she meets Walter, a boy who knows many wonderful things about country life. SERIES - Also available as a Read Along (Cassette & CD)

The Wolf Who Cried Boy by Bob Hartman

Little Wolf is tired of eating lamburgers and sloppy does, but when he tricks his parents into thinking there is a boy in the woods, they could all miss a chance for a real feast.

Beardream by Will Hobbs

When Short Tail climbs the mountain to find the Great Bear, he tires, falls asleep, and slips into a dream in which the Great One reveals a marvelous secret.

The Seals On the Bus by Lenny Hort

Different animals--including seals, tigers, geese, rabbits, monkeys, and more--make their own sounds as they ride all around the town on a bus.

Lexi's Tale by Johanna Hurwitz

Lexi the squirrel and his guinea pig friend Pee Wee, who live in Central Park, help a hungry stranger with a funny hat. SERIES

The Farmer's Tractor by Wendy Kanno

A twenty word, funny farm book.. SERIES

Big Jimmy's Kum Kau Chinese take-out by Ted Lewin

The sights, sounds, and smells of a busy Chinese take-out restaurant are seen through the eyes of the owner's young son.

Fox All Week by Edward Marshall

Fox and his friends have a different adventure every day of the week. SERIES

There are Monsters Everywhere by Mercer Mayer

Sick and tired of being frightened by all the monsters who lurk in and around his home, a little boy decides to take matters into his own hands by learning karate and giving his unwelcome guests a taste of their own medicine.

Edward and the Pirates by DavidM McPhail

Once Edward has learned to read, books and his vivid imagination provide him with great adventures.

Bears, Bears Everywhere by Rita Milios

An observer of one bear in the air, two bears on the stair, counts all the way up to ten bears huffing and puffing and is relieved that they're full of stuffing. In Espanol SRM BAY

Raising Dragons by Jerdine Nolen

A farmer's young daughter shares numerous adventures with the dragon she raises from infancy.

10-Step Guide to Living with Your Monster by Laura Numeroff

A guide to choosing and caring for your own pet monster, which includes useful information such as "monsters love country western music" and "monsters love to buy gum."

Junie B. Jones and Her Big Fat Mouth by Barbara Park

When her kindergarten class has Job Day, Junie B. goes through much confusion and excitement before deciding on the "bestest" job of all.. SERIES Also available as a Book on Tape, CD, Read Along, and En Espanol

Ricky Ricotta's Giant Robot : the First Adventure by Dav Pilkey

Ricky Ricotta, a small mouse, saves a giant robot from his evil creator, Dr. Stinky, and in turn, the robot protects Ricky from the bullies at school and it saves the city from Dr. Stinky's plan to destroy it.. SERIES

The Tale of Peter Rabbit by Beatrix Potter

In Beatrix Potter's most famous and beloved illustrated animal tale, mischievous Peter Rabbit disobeys his mother's command to stay out of Mr. McGregor's garden. But when he is almost caught by the rabbit-hating Mr. McGregor, Peter is sorry! Also available as a Audio, video , DVD, plus En Espanol & Chinese

The Wonderful Happens by Cynthia Rylant

Describes some of the things that bring happiness and awe into our lives, including a baby bird, fresh-baked bread, snow, clocks, the moon, and more.

Allison by Allen Say

When Allison realizes that she looks more like her favorite doll than like her parents, she comes to terms with this unwelcome discovery through the help of a stray cat.

The Frog Prince, Continued by John Scieszka

After the frog turns into a prince, he and the Princess do not live happily ever after and the Prince decides to look for a witch to help him remedy the situation. Also available as a read-along(CD or Cassette)

Yertle the Turtle, and Other Stories by Dr. Seuss

Includes three humorous stories in verse: Yertle the Turtle : A turtle climbs to the highest heights on the back of his subjects in order to expand his kingdom; Gertrude McFuzz : a plain bird is jealous of a pretty feathered bird; and The Big Brag : a rabbit and a bear bicker and boast until a wise worm teaches them both a lesson. Also available as a read-along and on video.

Duck On a Bike by David Shannon

A duck decides to ride a bike and soon influences all the other animals on the farm to ride bikes too. . In Espanol SRM WST JDD BAY - Also available in Chinese

Nate the Great by Marjorie Sharmat

First in a series of easy-to-read mystery-adventures relating to the exploits of a young detective. SERIES Also available as a read-along.

Dear Mrs. Larue: Letters from Obedience School by Mark Teague

Gertrude LaRue receives typewritten and paw-written letters from her dog Ike, entreating her to let him leave the Igor Brotweiler Canine Academy and come back home.

One Day, Daddy by Frances Thomas

Little Monster is worried because he wants to grow up to be an explorer in outer space, but that means leaving his parents behind.

Super-completely and Totally the Messiest by Judith Viorst

Olivia, who is very neat and practically perfect, despairs because her sister Sophia is super-completely and totally the messiest person, no matter where she goes or what she does.

Sector 7 by David Wiesner

While on a school trip to the Empire State Building, a boy is taken by a friendly cloud to visit Sector 7, where he discovers how clouds are shaped and channeled throughout the country.

Red Racer by Audrey Wood

Nona tries desperately to get rid of her junky old bike so that she can get the Deluxe Rocket Racer which she sees in the store window.

Commander Toad and the Space Pirates by Jane Yolen

When Commander Salamander and his band of pirates capture the "Star Warts" spaceship, Commander Toad is forced to hop the plank. SERIES

How Do dinosaurs Say Good Night? by Jane Yolen

Mother and child ponder the different ways a dinosaur can say goodnight, from slamming his tail and pouting to giving a big hug and kiss. Also available as a read-along, on video and DVD and En Espanol.

Seven Blind Mice by Ed Young

Retells in verse the Indian fable of the blind men discovering different parts of an elephant and arguing about its appearance. The illustrations depict the blind arguers as mice. Also available En Espanol

Later Rover by Harriet Ziefert

Everyone in Andy's family except the dog has an excuse for not playing with him, but playing with Rover tires Andy to the point where he has to make excuses to the dog. SERIES