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Beginner Chapter Book: Ages 6-8

Anna Hibiscus
Anna Hibiscus lives in Africa. Amazing Africa. She lives with her whole family in a wonderful house. There is always somebody to laugh or play with. She loves to splash in the sea with her cousins and have parties with her aunties. But more than anything else in the world, Anna Hibiscus would love...
Item No. 9781536225235
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Anna Hisbiscu #8 You're Amazing, Anna Hibiscus

Anna Hibiscus lives in Africa. Amazing Africa. She lives with her whole family in a wonderful house. There is always somebody to laugh and play with.

Grandad is very old and very tired, and Anna Hibiscus perfectly conveys the sadness, confusion, loss and anger that comes...

Item No. 9781610676816
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April & Mae and the Animal Shelter: The Thursday Book - Autographed
Lambert, Megan Dowd
Fans of King...
Item No. 9781623542627
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April & Mae and the Book Club Cake: The Monday Book - To Be Autographed 10/23
Lambert, Megan Dowd
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Item No. 9781580898874
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April & Mae and the Movie Night: The Saturday Book - Autographed
Lambert, Megan Dowd
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Item No. 9781623542641
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April & Mae and the Sleepover: The Friday Book - Autographed
Lambert, Megan Dowd
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Item No. 9781623542634
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April & Mae and the Soccer Match: The Tuesday Book - To Be Autographed 10/23
Lambert, Megan Dowd
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Item No. 9781580898881
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April & Mae and the Talent Show: The Wednesday Book - To Be Autographed 10/23
Lambert, Megan Dowd
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Item No. 9781623542610
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Arlo & Pips: King of the Birds
Gravel, Elise


Perfect for fans of Narwhal and Jelly, Arlo...

Item No. 9780062982223
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Arlo & Pips #2 Join the Crow Crowd
Gravel, Elise

Everyone's crowing about Arlo...

Item No. 9780063050778
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Arlo & Pips #3 New Kids in the Flock
Gravel, Elise

In the grand finale of Elise Gravel's graphic chapter book series that Kirkus called "a charming treasure," Arlo the crow is going to be a dad! The third book in this quirky series from acclaimed author Elise Gravel is perfect for fans of Narwhal and Jelly and Castronauts....

Item No. 9780063050792
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Bink & Gollie (Book 1)
McGhee, Alison
"If James Marshall's George and Martha were not hippos and were both girls, they would be much like best friends Bink and Gollie. . . . More, please!" -- Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

Meet Bink and Gollie, two precocious little girls -- one tiny, one tall, and both utterly...

Item No. 9780763659547
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Catwings
Le Guin, Ursula K

  Staff Pick

A litter of winged kittens flee the city for the countryside in this first "small gem of a book" (Publishers Weekly) in legendary author Ursula K. Le Guin's bestselling Catwings chapter book series, now with a new look!

Mrs. Jane Tabby can't explain why her four...

Item No. 9781665936590
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Cody and the Fountain of Happiness
Springstubb, Tricia
Middle-grade readers drawn to Judy Moody or Clementine will find a funny and charismatic companion in Cody, star of this delightful series.

For whimsical Cody, many things are beautiful, especially ants who say hello by rubbing feelers. But nothing is as beautiful as the first day of...

Item No. 9780763658571
$14.99
Cornbread & Poppy
Cordell, Matthew


Caldecott medalist Matthew Cordell debuts his first early reader series about two best friends who are as different from each other as can be.

Cornbread LOVES planning. Poppy does not. Cornbread ADORES preparing. Poppy does not. Cornbread IS ready for winter. Poppy...is not. But...

Item No. 9780759554863
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Cornbread & Poppy at the Carnival
Cordell, Matthew
The second entry in Caldecott medalist Matthew Cordell's early reader series about two best friends who are as different from each other as can be.

Poppy LOVES scary movies. Cornbread does not. Poppy ADORES runny cheese. Cornbread does not. Poppy can't WAIT to try a roller coaster....

Item No. 9780759554900
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Cornbread & Poppy at the Museum
Cordell, Matthew

  Staff Pick

This third book in Caldecott medalist Matthew Cordell's bestselling early reader series tells a story of precious artifacts and priceless friendships.

Cornbread LOVES spending time inside. Poppy does not. Cornbread ADORES in-depth research. Poppy does not. Cornbread is...

Item No. 9780316508575
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Cornbread & Poppy at the Museum
Cordell, Matthew

This third book in Caldecott medalist Matthew Cordell's bestselling early reader series tells a story of precious artifacts and priceless friendships....

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Definitely Dominguita #3 All for One
Catasus Jennings, Terry
Judy Moody meets the One Day at a Time remake in this third story in a chapter book series featuring a young Cuban American girl who tries to find adventure based on the classics she read with her beloved abuela--can Dominguita save a quinceañera?

Dom,...

Item No. 9781534465114
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Dragon Masters #25 Legend of the Star Dragon
West, Tracey
The legendary Star Dragon must battle the powerful Shadow Dragon in the latest action-packed installment of this New York Times bestselling series!

Pick a book. Grow a Reader!

This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly...

Item No. 9781338777000
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Elmer And The Dragon
Gannett, Ruth Stiles
A stand-alone sequel to "My Father's Dragon, " in which Elmer Elevator
and the flying baby dragon help the king of the canaries find treasure. "Rich,
humorous, thoroughly satisfying."--(starred) "Library Journal."
Item No. 9780394890494
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Esme's Birthday Conga Line
Heuer, Lourdes
Esme always has a plan. A funny and sweet early illustrated chapter book about a problem-solving girl who has to manage her own birthday bash. For fans of Dory Fantasmagory.

Esme lives with her grandparents on the uppermost floor of the topmost best building. It's her birthday....

Item No. 9780735269408
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Indian Shoes
Smith, Cynthia L

The beloved chapter book by New York Times bestselling author Cynthia Leitich Smith about the love and adventures shared by a Cherokee-Seminole boy and his Grampa now has brand-new illustrations! A perfect pick for new readers.

What do Indian...

Item No. 9780064421485
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Infamous Ratsos (paperback)
Lareau, Kara
A 2017 Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor Book

Louie and Ralphie Ratso are no softies! Readers are sure to chuckle as the determined Ratso brothers' plans to act tough go hilariously awry.

Louie and Ralphie Ratso's dad, Big Lou, always says that there are two kinds of...

Item No. 9780763698751
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Jasmine Toguchi, Mochi Queen
Florence, Debbi Michiko

*A fun activity included in every book!*

A Junior Library Guild Fall 2017 Selection
An Amazon's Best Children's Books of 2017


A Beverly Clearly Children's Choice Award Nominee
An Evanston Public Library's 101 Great Books for Kids List 2017
A Chicago Public...

Item No. 9780374308346
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