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Korman, Gordon,


ALA Booklist. Bulletin(Center for Children's Books). Kirkus Reviews. Publishers Weekly. School Library Journal starred, May 2017. Library Media Connection starred, August 2017. Publisher's Weekly, April 2017. Booklist, March 2017. Horn Book, April 2018. Bulletin (Center for Children's Books), May 2017. Teacher Librarian, December 2017. Kirkus Review, April 2017. Resource Links, October 2017. Junior Library Guild. Booklist, Horn Book Guide, Publishers Weekly, School Library Connection Star, School Library Journal Starred, When Chase returns to middle school after falling off the roof and losing his memory, he learns that the person he was before the amnesia is not someone he likes.
Date Published:2018

ALA Booklist. Bulletin(Center for Children's Books). Kirkus Reviews. Publishers Weekly. School Library Journal starred, May 2017. Library Media Connection starred, August 2017. Publisher's Weekly, April 2017. Booklist, March 2017. Horn Book, April 2018. Bulletin (Center for Children's Books), May 2017. Teacher Librarian, December 2017. Kirkus Review, April 2017. Resource Links, October 2017. Junior Library Guild. Booklist, Horn Book Guide, Publishers Weekly, School Library Connection Star, School Library Journal Starred, When Chase returns to middle school after falling off the roof and losing his memory, he learns that the person he was before the amnesia is not someone he likes.

Date Published:2018

Popcorn! /

Harrell, Rob,


Review ALSC Notable Children's Books NCTE Charlotte Huck Award Honor CLA/NCTE 2025 Notable Children's Books in the Language Arts Children's Book Council Favorites Award 2025 ★ "Harrell’s illustrated novel shines with a humorous, authentic depiction of a middle school student with anxiety and OCD . . . The text and art provide relatable and creative descriptions of how anxiety feels in the body, as well as real coping skills . . . A must-purchase." —School Library Journal, starred review "Harrell’s conversational tone, snappy pacing, and realistic dialogue make each chapter eminently readable. The accompanying black-and-white doodles, notes, and comics lend humor to some serious situations. Harrell does a fantastic job of explaining the symptoms accompanying anxiety and panic attacks in simple terms . . . Readers will also appreciate the accurate depictions of talk therapy and of the tics that accompany Andrew’s OCD. Heartwarming, insightful, and surprisingly funny." —Kirkus " . . . beautifully combines first-person, self-aware narration with 'the Anxiety Files,' black and white (often very funny) comics drawn by the narrator that further elucidate his anxiety and OCD.” —BCCB “Readers who connected with Raina Telgemeier's Guts will appreciate this thoughtful story about managing anxiety delivered in an inviting, Wimpy Kid–like format.” —Booklist About the Author Rob Harrell is the author/illustrator of Wink and the Batpig series, created the Life of Zarf series, the graphic novel Monster on the Hill, and also writes and draws the long-running daily comic strip Adam@Home, which appears in more than 140 papers worldwide. He created and drew the internationally syndicated comic strip Big Top until 2007. He lives with his pup in Indiana. Wilson's Children. School Library Journal. Booklist.
Date Published:2024

Review ALSC Notable Children's Books NCTE Charlotte Huck Award Honor CLA/NCTE 2025 Notable Children's Books in the Language Arts Children's Book Council Favorites Award 2025 ★ "Harrell’s illustrated novel shines with a humorous, authentic depiction of a middle school student with anxiety and OCD . . . The text and art provide relatable and creative descriptions of how anxiety feels in the body, as well as real coping skills . . . A must-purchase." —School Library Journal, starred review "Harrell’s conversational tone, snappy pacing, and realistic dialogue make each chapter eminently readable. The accompanying black-and-white doodles, notes, and comics lend humor to some serious situations. Harrell does a fantastic job of explaining the symptoms accompanying anxiety and panic attacks in simple terms . . . Readers will also appreciate the accurate depictions of talk therapy and of the tics that accompany Andrew’s OCD. Heartwarming, insightful, and surprisingly funny." —Kirkus " . . . beautifully combines first-person, self-aware narration with 'the Anxiety Files,' black and white (often very funny) comics drawn by the narrator that further elucidate his anxiety and OCD.” —BCCB “Readers who connected with Raina Telgemeier's Guts will appreciate this thoughtful story about managing anxiety delivered in an inviting, Wimpy Kid–like format.” —Booklist About the Author Rob Harrell is the author/illustrator of Wink and the Batpig series, created the Life of Zarf series, the graphic novel Monster on the Hill, and also writes and draws the long-running daily comic strip Adam@Home, which appears in more than 140 papers worldwide. He created and drew the internationally syndicated comic strip Big Top until 2007. He lives with his pup in Indiana. Wilson's Children. School Library Journal. Booklist.

Date Published:2024

Ghosts /

Telgemeier, Raina,


School Library Journal starred, June 2016. Booklist starred, June 2016. Pub Weekly, June 2016. Kirkus Starred, July 2016. Horn Book, September 2016. Bulletin (Center for Children's books), July 2016. Library Media Connection starred, January 2017. Horn Book, April 2017. Kirkus starred, July 15, 2016. The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, July 2016. Horn book guide starred, Catrina and her family have moved to the coast of Northern California for the sake of her little sister, Maya, who has cystic fibrosis--and Cat is even less happy about the move when she is told that her new town is inhabited by ghosts, and Maya sets her heart on meeting one.
Date Published:2016

School Library Journal starred, June 2016. Booklist starred, June 2016. Pub Weekly, June 2016. Kirkus Starred, July 2016. Horn Book, September 2016. Bulletin (Center for Children's books), July 2016. Library Media Connection starred, January 2017. Horn Book, April 2017. Kirkus starred, July 15, 2016. The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, July 2016. Horn book guide starred, Catrina and her family have moved to the coast of Northern California for the sake of her little sister, Maya, who has cystic fibrosis--and Cat is even less happy about the move when she is told that her new town is inhabited by ghosts, and Maya sets her heart on meeting one.

Date Published:2016

Diary of a nature nerd : a graphic novel /

Everett, Tiffany, 1990-,


Publisher Annotation: Brooke's always out on the trail, living a life full of adventure and documenting her wilderness findings in her nature diary. But Brooke is in for the biggest adventure of her life: her BFF, Jayla, is now her new stepsister! Brooke finally has someone to join her on the trail, and, together, they just might spot the one thing Brooke's been aching to see most -- a moose! Brooke and her blended family are settling into their new life nicely, but when Jayla announces that she and her dad spotted a moose on the trail while Brooke was back at camp, life in the family RV suddenly starts to feel crowded.
Date Published:2025

Publisher Annotation: Brooke's always out on the trail, living a life full of adventure and documenting her wilderness findings in her nature diary. But Brooke is in for the biggest adventure of her life: her BFF, Jayla, is now her new stepsister! Brooke finally has someone to join her on the trail, and, together, they just might spot the one thing Brooke's been aching to see most -- a moose! Brooke and her blended family are settling into their new life nicely, but when Jayla announces that she and her dad spotted a moose on the trail while Brooke was back at camp, life in the family RV suddenly starts to feel crowded.

Date Published:2025

Rosie Revere, engineer /

Beaty, Andrea,


School Library Journal, September 2013. Publisher's Weekly, July 2013. Booklist, September 2013. Horn Book, April 2014. Horn Book Guide, Publishers Weekly, School Library Journal, A young aspiring engineer must first conquer her fear of failure.
Date Published:2013

Double Fudge /

Blume, Judy,


Publisher's Weekly. His younger brother's obsession with money and the discovery of long-lost cousins Flora and Fauna provide many embarrassing moments for twelve-year-old Peter.
Date Published:2002

It's okay to be different /

Parr, Todd,


"Megan Tingley Books.". School Library Journal. Kirkus Review. Illustrations and brief text describe all kinds of differences that are "okay," such as being a different color, needing some help, being adopted, and having a different nose.
Date Published:2001

Lucky enough /

Bowen, Fred,


Junior Library Guild. Thirteen-year-old Trey, sure his lucky charm got him onto the Ravens thirteen-year-old travel baseball team, becomes increasingly superstitious and, when he loses the charm, he loses confidence, as well.
Date Published:2018

Put your eyes up here and other school poems /

Dakos, Kalli,


A collection of humorous and poignant poems chronicling the school year in Ms. Roys's fourth-grade class.
Date Published:2003

Little house on the prairie /

Wilder, Laura Ingalls,


Book Links (A.L.A.). Library Journal. Booklist. Book Links (A.L.A.), May 1996. Library Journal. Booklist. New York Times. Horn Book. Bulletin (Center for Children's books). New York Times Book Review. National Council Teachers Of English. A family travels from the big woods of Wisconsin to a new home on the prairie, where they build a house, meet neighboring Indians, dig a well, and fight a prairie fire.
Date Published:1953

Book Links (A.L.A.). Library Journal. Booklist. Book Links (A.L.A.), May 1996. Library Journal. Booklist. New York Times. Horn Book. Bulletin (Center for Children's books). New York Times Book Review. National Council Teachers Of English. A family travels from the big woods of Wisconsin to a new home on the prairie, where they build a house, meet neighboring Indians, dig a well, and fight a prairie fire.

Date Published:1953

101 animal records /

Berger, Melvin,


Includes index. Library Media Connection, Provides information about the animals that hold such records as the best amphibian mom, the most feared lizard, the deadliest fish, the largest bird's nest, and the fussiest eater.
Date Published:2013

Space chasers

Melvin, Leland, 1964-,


School Library Journal, January 2025. Booklist, January 2025. Kirkus Review, December 2024. "When Tia Valor takes a test on a whim for an exclusive NASA program for middle schoolers, she never thought she'd pass. After all, she never really fit in at school. In fact, she's been skipping school most days to work at her brother's auto shop instead. But Leland Melvin, a famed astronaut, sees potential in Tia, and before she knows it, she's part of a team of other talented kids training to launch to an advanced space station orbiting the earth. But the perils of space are unpredictable and Tia finds herself with only half her crew and no adults around to help. Now she must rely on her instincts and the quick thinking of her fellow kid astronauts to save the space station and their lives!"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2025

School Library Journal, January 2025. Booklist, January 2025. Kirkus Review, December 2024. "When Tia Valor takes a test on a whim for an exclusive NASA program for middle schoolers, she never thought she'd pass. After all, she never really fit in at school. In fact, she's been skipping school most days to work at her brother's auto shop instead. But Leland Melvin, a famed astronaut, sees potential in Tia, and before she knows it, she's part of a team of other talented kids training to launch to an advanced space station orbiting the earth. But the perils of space are unpredictable and Tia finds herself with only half her crew and no adults around to help. Now she must rely on her instincts and the quick thinking of her fellow kid astronauts to save the space station and their lives!"--Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2025

How to be an elephant : growing up in the African wild /

Roy, Katherine,


School Library Journal starred, June 2017. Booklist starred, July 2017. Horn Book Starred, September 2017. Pub Weekly, July 2017. Booklist, July 2017. Kirkus Review, June 2017. ALA Booklist. Horn Book. Kirkus Reviews. Publishers Weekly. "This nonfiction picture book follows an elephant's growth from a newborn calf to a full-grown adult in one of the most socially and structurally complex family groups on earth"--
Date Published:2017

School Library Journal starred, June 2017. Booklist starred, July 2017. Horn Book Starred, September 2017. Pub Weekly, July 2017. Booklist, July 2017. Kirkus Review, June 2017. ALA Booklist. Horn Book. Kirkus Reviews. Publishers Weekly. "This nonfiction picture book follows an elephant's growth from a newborn calf to a full-grown adult in one of the most socially and structurally complex family groups on earth"--

Date Published:2017

Woo hoo! You're doing great! /

Boynton, Sandra,


Kirkus Starred, January 2023. Kirkus Starred. Horn Book, March 2023. Horn Book Guide, Kirkus Reviews Starred, An extremely exuberant chicken has an important message to share in this rhyming book that reminds readers that trying your best is reason enough to celebrate.
Date Published:2023

A piece of home /

Watts, Jeri Hanel, 1957-,


School Library Journal, May 2016. Booklist starred, April 2016. Pub Weekly, March 2016. New York Times, June 2016. Horn Book, October 2016. Bulletin (Center for Children's books), July 2016. Kirkus Review, April 2016. Library Media Connection, August 2016. Junior Library Guild. Booklist starred, April 01, 2016. Kirkus, April 01, 2016. Publisher's Weekly starred, March 28, 2016. The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, July 2016. Horn book guide, When Hee Jun's father accepts a position at a law school in West Virginia, he and his family are uprooted from their home in Korea and find themselves completely lost in their new surroundings, but as Hee Jun slowly learns English and makes friends, he brings home a surprise that makes their new house feel like home.
Date Published:2016

School Library Journal, May 2016. Booklist starred, April 2016. Pub Weekly, March 2016. New York Times, June 2016. Horn Book, October 2016. Bulletin (Center for Children's books), July 2016. Kirkus Review, April 2016. Library Media Connection, August 2016. Junior Library Guild. Booklist starred, April 01, 2016. Kirkus, April 01, 2016. Publisher's Weekly starred, March 28, 2016. The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, July 2016. Horn book guide, When Hee Jun's father accepts a position at a law school in West Virginia, he and his family are uprooted from their home in Korea and find themselves completely lost in their new surroundings, but as Hee Jun slowly learns English and makes friends, he brings home a surprise that makes their new house feel like home.

Date Published:2016

Worst-case Collin

Caprara, Rebecca,


Booklist, Horn Book Guide, Kirkus Review, School Library Journal Starred, School Library Journal starred, October 2021. Booklist, September 2021. Horn Book, January 2022. Kirkus Review, August 2021. ALA Booklist. Horn Book. Kirkus Reviews. "In the two years since his mother was killed in an automobile crash, Collin has been anticipating further disasters, writing down what to do in the event of an avalanche or mentally practicing the Heimlich maneuver just in case--but the real trouble is that his mathematician father is obsessed with a classic math problem and has a hoarding problem that is spiraling out of control, leaving Collin desperate to hide this chaos from his friends and everyone else, even as he struggles with his own grief"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2021

Booklist, Horn Book Guide, Kirkus Review, School Library Journal Starred, School Library Journal starred, October 2021. Booklist, September 2021. Horn Book, January 2022. Kirkus Review, August 2021. ALA Booklist. Horn Book. Kirkus Reviews. "In the two years since his mother was killed in an automobile crash, Collin has been anticipating further disasters, writing down what to do in the event of an avalanche or mentally practicing the Heimlich maneuver just in case--but the real trouble is that his mathematician father is obsessed with a classic math problem and has a hoarding problem that is spiraling out of control, leaving Collin desperate to hide this chaos from his friends and everyone else, even as he struggles with his own grief"--Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2021

Life on earth : the story of evolution /

Jenkins, Steve,


Wilson's Children, October 2006. School Library Journal starred, December 2002. Five Owls, October 2003. Book Links (A.L.A.), December 2002. Booklist starred, December 2002. Horn Book Starred, September 2002. Pub Weekly, November 2002. New York Times, March 2003. Horn Book, April 2003. Kirkus Review, October 2002. Provides an overview of the origin and evolution of life on earth and of what has been learned from the study of evolution.
Date Published:2002

Wilson's Children, October 2006. School Library Journal starred, December 2002. Five Owls, October 2003. Book Links (A.L.A.), December 2002. Booklist starred, December 2002. Horn Book Starred, September 2002. Pub Weekly, November 2002. New York Times, March 2003. Horn Book, April 2003. Kirkus Review, October 2002. Provides an overview of the origin and evolution of life on earth and of what has been learned from the study of evolution.

Date Published:2002

Angel Island /

Mortensen, Lori,


Describes the creation of the Angel Island Immigration Station in San Francisco and the process immigrants went through when they arrived in the United States.
Date Published:2009

A couple of boys have the best week ever /

Frazee, Marla,


Wilson's Children, January 2009. School Library Journal starred, March 2008. Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books starre, March 2008. Pub Weekly, February 2008. Kirkus Starred, February 2008. Booklist, March 2008. Horn Book, October 2008. Teacher Librarian, June 2009. Kirkus starred, February 01, 2008. Booklist, March 01, 2008. The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books starred, March 2008. Horn book, March, 2008. Wilson Children's catalog. Horn book guide starred, Wilson's Children, October 2010. Notable/Best Books (A.L.A.), January 2009. Friends James and Eamon enjoy a wonderful week at the home of Eamon's grandparents during summer vacation.
Date Published:2008

Wilson's Children, January 2009. School Library Journal starred, March 2008. Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books starre, March 2008. Pub Weekly, February 2008. Kirkus Starred, February 2008. Booklist, March 2008. Horn Book, October 2008. Teacher Librarian, June 2009. Kirkus starred, February 01, 2008. Booklist, March 01, 2008. The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books starred, March 2008. Horn book, March, 2008. Wilson Children's catalog. Horn book guide starred, Wilson's Children, October 2010. Notable/Best Books (A.L.A.), January 2009. Friends James and Eamon enjoy a wonderful week at the home of Eamon's grandparents during summer vacation.

Date Published:2008

Fun with Roman numerals /

Adler, David A.,


Kirkus, September 01, 2008. School Library Journal, November 2008. Kirkus Review, September 2008. Introduces the seven symbols and their values, shows how to add and subtract to make numbers. Teaches how the symbols interact and about the bar across the top and the open box that are used for larger numbers. Shows Roman numerals in real life settings: on clocks, in books, and on buildings.
Date Published:2008