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Smash! Crash! by Jon Scieszka. Ages 3-6.
This big, wild, noisy, rambunctious picture book is packed with action as two friends, Jack Truck and Dump Truck Dan, hit the road.
Those Darn Squirrels by Adam Rubin. Ages 4-6.
Old Man Fookwire loves birds, hates squirrels. When the “fuzzy little geniuses” find a way to the birdfeeders, its war! Both the text and pictures support the hilarious action-filled story.
Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed by Mo Willems. Ages 4-6.
In the mole rat community, being naked is the norm. Find out what happens when Wilbur breaks the mold and puts on a suit.
Hooray for Fly Guy! by Tedd Arnold. Ages 5-8.
Fly Guy and his kid Buzz try out for the football team, but the coach says “Flies can’t play football.” So Fly Guy cheers in the stands until the star player is hurt and the team needs Fly Guy’s secret play. Hilarious!
Mo and Jo: Fighting Together Forever by Dean Haspiel and Jay Lynch. Ages 5-8.
Brother and sister become superheroes and learn to work together--A fun graphic novel for young super readers.
Bird by Zetta Elliott. Ages 8-10.
A gentle tale about a boy called Bird and the challenges of growing up. Bird loves to draw and when his brother gets sick, he uses art to make sense of all the hard times.
Phineas L. MacGuire--Blasts Off by Frances O'Roark Dowell. Ages 8-11.
MacGuire, interested in all things science, wants to attend Space Camp, but he doesn’t have enough money. So he signs up as a dog walker for Lemon Drop, the slobberiest Labrador Retriever in existence. It’s a lot of work for very little money, until Mac finds a way to parlay dog spit into cash.
Predators by John Seidensticker. Ages 7-10.
The natural world is filled with predators. This book explores animals who eat their neighbors.
Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key by Jack Gantos. Ages 10-12.
Joey Pigza was born “wired.” He can’t sit still, can’t pay attention, can’t follow rules - but he’s working on getting better. First in a very funny series.
Who’s Haunting the White House? by Jeff Belanger. Ages 8-12.
The White House is probably the most recognizable house in the country, but did you know that the Obamas are not its only residents? Over the years many ghosts have taken up residence. Read all about the White House and its supernatural history.
When I Grow Up by Jessica Loy. Ages 9-12.
What do you want to do when you grow up? Well, if you don’t have a clue, that’s okay. This interesting guide will spark your imagination with some cool possibilities.
The Last Straw by Jeff Kinney. Ages 10-14.
Greg, a typical 7th grader, loves video games, naps, and sugary snacks. He avoids bullies, sports and laundry, even if that means he has to wear his swimming suit as underwear. This third book in the Wimpy Kid series contains absolutely spot-on vignettes of a middle boy’s existence.
Camel Rider by Prue Mason Ages. 10-14.
This riveting survival tale set in the Arabian Gulf has two boys, twelve-year-old Australian Adam and a young camel rider, Walid, trying to find their way out of the desert wilderness.
The Last Olympian by Rick Riordan. Ages 9-14. To be released in May 2009.
Percy Jackson, whose ADHD is caused by the supercharged blood coursing through his veins courtesy of his father Poseidon, returns to save the world from Kronos in the concluding volume of the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series.
The Adventurous Deeds of Deadwood Jones by Helen Hemphill. Ages 10-14.
Prometheus Jones, born to a Tennessee slave on the same day Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation, has always had good luck. When he wins a horse in a raffle at age 13, he rides west in search of adventure and his father.
Spyology: the Complete Book of Spycraft by Spencer Blake. Ages 9 and up.
Everything you ever wanted to know about being a spy is here, from secret codes to beating a lie detector. If you decide to accept your mission and read this book, your ignorance will self destruct.
Cool Stuff Exploded by Chris Woodford. Ages 10 and up.
Our lives are changing in leaps and bounds because of scientific progress. If you want to read about how some of these gadgets work, this book is a good choice—excellent photographs.
Swords: An Artist's Devotion by Ben Boos. Ages 9 and up.
A visual history of sharp weaponry, containing digitally painted images of knives and swords, with every nick, notch, decorative motif and gleaming highlight rendered in lovingly realistic detail.
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