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Little Piggy rescue! [sound recording]
cover image"Can the Wonder Pets stop the Big Bad Wolf? Read the storybook. Listen to it on the CD. Color the 45 printable pages."--Container.

Fancy Nancy at the museum [sound recording] / Jane O'Connor.
cover imageNancy's class is going on a trip to the museum. Even after a bumpy bus ride, Nancy finds a way to make the day extra-fancy! -- P. [4] of book cover.

People of California / Mir Tamim Ansary.
cover imageExamines the diversity of peoples who inhabit California, including ethnic groups and immigrants, and profiles such successful Californians as Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Shirley Temple, and Ralph Bunche.

Bangladesh / by Mariam Whyte & Yong Jui Lin.
cover imageAn introduction to the geography, history, wildlife, governmental structure, economy, cultural diversity, peoples, religion, and culture of Bangladesh.


Kuwait / by Maria O'Shea and Michael Spilling.
cover imageAn introduction to the geography, history, wildlife, governmental structure, economy, cultural diversity, peoples, religion, and culture of Kuwait.

Uruguay / by Leslie Jermyn and Winnie Wong.
cover image"Provides comprehensive information on the geography, history, wildlife, governmental structure, economy, cultural diversity, peoples, religion, and culture of Uruguay"--Provided by publisher.


Senegal / by Elizabeth L. Berg and Ruth Lau.
cover image"Provides comprehensive information on the geography, history, wildlife, governmental structure, economy, cultural diversity, peoples, religion, and culture of Senegal"--Provided by publisher.


The toddler's songbook / [compiled by] Ellen Banks Elwell & illustrations by Caron Turk.
cover image"Seventeen familiar songs, each accompanied by a brief narrative"--Provided by publisher.

The Hans Christian Andersen collection [videorecording] / Scholastic ; compilation Weston Woods Studios, Inc.
This collection of classic Hans Christian Andersen tales includes six beloved stories brought to life on film: The Ugly Duckling, The Emperor's New Clothes, Nightingale, The Red Shoes, The Little Match Girl, and The Swineherd.

Rapunzel [videorecording] : -- and more classic fairytales / Scholastic ; compilation Weston Woods Studios, Inc.
cover imageRapunzel is a girl with the very long, golden hair; A pair of elves secretly create an amazing pair of shoes for a poor but kindly shoemaker; When a young girl befriends a mysterious elderly woman, magical things begin to happen; Follow the adventures of billy goats named Gruff as ...

Strega Nona -- and more stories about magic [videorecording] / Scholastic.
cover imageIncludes: Strega Nona; Sylvester and the Magic Pebble; The Stonecutter; The Amazing Bone; and Teeny-Tiny and the Witch Woman. Features the Spanish version of Strega Nona and Sylvester and the Magic Pebble.

Where's Waldo? : the incredible paper chase / Martin Handford.
cover imageWaldo sets out on another incredible adventure and takes his sketchpad with him to draw some of the wonderful things he sees, including soldiers on parade, clowns, messages in bottles, and more.

The James Marshall fairytale collection [videorecording] / Scholastic ; compilation Weston Woods Studios, Inc.
cover imageFive classic fairytales with a twist: Red Riding Hood, James Marshall's Cinderella, Goldilocks and the Three Bears, Hansel and Gretel, and The Three Little Pigs, plus the bonus story Space Case.

Olivia acts out / [adapted by Jodie Shepherd ; based on the screenplay written by Pat Resnick ; illustrated by Patrick Spaziante].
cover imageOlivia is disappointed when she is not given the starring role in the annual school play.

Mr. Sunny is funny! / Dan Gutman ; pictures by Jim Paillot.
cover imageSecond-grade graduate A.J. and his family rent a beach house, but summer vacation is ruined when annoying Andrea shows up and develops a crush on the lifeguard.

Clubhouse kitchen adventure / by Susan Amerikaner ; illustrated by Loter.
cover imageMickey decides to prepare fruit kebobs, and each of his friends contributes a different fruit to add to the recipe.


My precious little one [sound recording] : lullabies for a new generation / [all songs written by] Rick Springfield.
Rick Springfield charms both children and adults alike with a collection of original lullabies inspired by his own children.

Testing the ice : a true story about Jackie Robinson / by Sharon Robinson ; illustrated by Kadir Nelson.
cover imageAs a testament to his courage, Jackie Robinson's daughter shares memories of him, from his baseball career to the day he tests the ice for her, her brothers, and their friends.

The secret of Loch Ness [videorecording] / VII Pillars Entetainment Ltd ; co-produced by Rat Pack Filmproduktion ... [et al.] ; written by Daniel Maximilian, Thomas Pauli ; producer, Mathias Lösel ... [et al.] ; directed by Michael Rowitz.
"One day, 11 year old Tim's life changes completely, as he discovers a photo of a researcher living in Scotland, who looks exactly like his dead father! Overcome with excitement, Tim is immediately compelled to find out the truth. He sneaks off and makes his way to Inverness, the renowned Scottish village on the banks of the legendary Loch Ness. ...

Alcatraz versus the Scrivener's Bones / by Brandon Sanderson.
cover imageThirteen-year-old Alcatraz Smedry and his companions seek Al's father and grandfather in the Great Library of Alexandria, where they face undead, soul-stealing wraiths called the Curators of Alexandria, and one of the Scrivener's Bones, a part-human, part-machine mercenary.

Alcatraz versus the Scrivener's Bones / by Brandon Sanderson.
cover imageThirteen-year-old Alcatraz Smedry and his companions seek Al's father and grandfather in the Great Library of Alexandria, where they face undead, soul-stealing wraiths called the Curators of Alexandria, and one of the Scrivener's Bones, a part-human, part-machine mercenary.

All around California : regions and resources / Mir Tamim Ansary.
cover imageIntroduces the geographic characteristics of California, including its many regions, natural resources and industries, climate, and natural attractions.

California history / Mir Tamim Ansary.
cover imageDescribes the history of California, from its early settlements to its incorporation as a state, the increase in industrialization, and the state's significance in the modern era.

California native peoples / Stephen Feinstein.
cover imageProvides an overview of the daily lives of California's native peoples, profiling their arrival in the area, survival in harsh times, relationships with the environment, rituals, customs, and beliefs.

California plants and animals / Stephen Feinstein.
cover imageDescribes the plants and animals found in the many regions of California, including those found in deserts, forests, and off the state's coast.


Our choice : how we can solve the climate crisis / Al Gore ; [text adapted by Richie Chevat].
cover imageExplores the extent of the impending environmental crisis and outlines the Nobel Peace Prize-winning former vice president's comprehensive and urgent global strategy for implementing solutions to it.


Kiss the frog / by Melissa Lagonegro ; illustrated by Elizabeth Tate...[et al.].
cover imageMeet Tiana, Disney's newest princess! When she and the spoiled Prince Naveen are turned into frogs, they find themselves lost in the Louisiana bayou, with no one to turn to but a lovesick Cajun firefly, a trumpet-playing alligator--and each other.

Missing math : a number mystery / written and illustrated by Loreen Leedy.
cover imageEveryday activities come to a halt when an animal town loses its numbers.




William Shakespeare : playwright & poet / by Emma Carlson Berne.
cover imageProfiles the life and work of William Shakespeare.

Learn Spanish with the adventures of Lindy & Loon. Vol. 3 [sound recording] / written and produced by Maria Del Rey.
Young Spanish learners of all ages will enjoy this bilingual CD using music. Teaches over 100 words, including weather and seasons, traveling, trust, family, plus practical phrases.

Thomas & friends. Calling all engines! [videorecording] / Shepperton Studios ; produced by Simon Spencer ; written by Paul Larson ; directed by Steve Asquith.
cover imageA new airport is going to be built on the Island of Sodor. The trains, which are already very busy, become even busier as construction begins. There are many mishaps along the way and the engines will have to work together in order to get everything working properly.

Daffy Duck's quackbusters [videorecording] / Warmer Bros. Pictures presents ; produced by Steven S. Greene ; story and direction by Greg Ford and Terry Lennon.
cover imageIn this ducklightful animated feature film, Daffy Duck opens up the ghostbusting Ghouls 'R' Us Agency. 'It's supply and demand,' the spook sleuth explains. 'My clients supply the ghosts. And I demand the money.' Highlights include Anything for a Buck and more.

Alvin and the chipmunks. ALVINNN!!! edition [videorecording].
cover imageA compilation of some of Alvin's most hilarious hijinks, as he goes to Hawaii, boot camp, skiing, and much more.

Barney let's play school! [videorecording] / Lyons Partnership.
cover imageWith a little help from Barney and a big imagination, the children enjoy a fun-filled day at "Baby Bob's School" where every lesson includes unexpected surprises. Five programs in one package: video, sing along, interactive games, Barney' ABC animals read along, and Barney's A great day for learning song sampler.

Barney. Book fair [videorecording].
"Barney's friends are holding a book drive in the park, and every time they open a book, a new tale begins! Reading helps their imaginations grow and inspires them to build a nake-believe rocket, put on a circus, and create their own books!"--Book p. [4] cover.

It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown [videorecording] / [presents] a Lee Mendelson-Bill Melendez production in association with Charles M. Schulz Creative Associates and United Feature Syndicate, Inc. ; produced by Lee Mendelson, Bill Melendez ; written and created by Charles M. Schulz ; directed by Bill Melendez.
cover imageLongtime believer, Linus believes that this year the Great Pumpkin will come and he decides to keep watch all night in the pumpkin patch to welcome him. Charlie Brown dresses up as a ghost, but does not scare up the usual kinds of Halloween loot when trick-or-treating. Snoopy crashes into ...

The Tigger movie [videorecording] / SimEx Digital Studios ; Walt Disney Television Animation ; produced by Cheryl Abood ; story by Eddie Guzelian ; screenplay by Jun Falkenstein ; directed by Jun Falkenstein.
cover imageTigger is feeling lonely and curious. He wonders if there are any other tiggers out there. He sets out on an exciting trip to find his true family. In his attempt to find his family he has to deal with some unforeseen consequences, especially when his friends Pooh, Piglet, Eeyore, ...

Little blue and little yellow : a story for Pippo and Ann and other children / by Leo Lionni.
cover imageA little blue spot and a little yellow spot are best friends, and when they hug each other they become green.

Puppy too small / by Cyndy Szekeres.
cover imagePuppy is too small for some things, but there are many things he can do that are nice for other people.


U.N. adventure : mission to Molowa / by Ramsey Montgomery ; illustrated by Wes Louie.
cover imageYour involvement in the Model United Nations leads you into the heart of global decision-making: a meeting of the United Nations dignitaries in New York City. Will you become the youngest delegate ever to help bring peace to a warring nation, or will your nose for danger lead you into ...

Torgor the Minotaur / Adam Blade ; illustrated by Ezra Tucker.
cover image"The good beasts of Avantia are in danger. They have been captured by six terrible new Beasts and taken to Gorgonia, kindom of the evil wizard Malvel. To free the Beasts, Tom and Elenna must journey into the sinister Dark Realm. There, Tom meets one of the deadliest creatures he ...



Louise, the adventures of a chicken / written by Kate DiCamillo ; pictures by Harry Bliss.
cover imageLonging for adventure, intrepid Louise leaves her comfortable nest and goes to sea, the circus, and a bazaar.

The twelve days of Christmas / illustrated by Gennady Spirin.
cover imageOn each of the twelve days of Christmas, unusual and fanciful gifts arrive to celebrate the season.

Hermit crabs and other shallow-water life / Sally Morgan.
cover image"An overview of shallow-water ocean habitats and the animals that live there, including octopuses, hermit crabs, sea horses, limpets, and more"--Provided by publisher.

Diary of a wimpy kid : dog days / by Jeff Kinney.
cover imageIn the latest diary of middle-schooler Greg Heffley, he records his attempts to spend his summer vacation sensibly indoors playing video games and watching television, despite his mother's other ideas.

The Islands of the Blessed / Nancy Farmer.
cover imageTwo years after their adventures in The Land of the Silver Apples, the apprentice bard Jack and his Viking companion Thorgil confront the malevolent spirit of a vengeful mermaid and begin a quest that casts them among the fin folk of Notland.


LeapFrog. Let's go to school [videorecording] / Porchlight Entertainment.
Join Tad, Lily, and their magical firefly Edison as they go on a tour of the classroom and learn that the classroom is more nervous than they are! They learn key lessons about phonics, counting, days of the week, and animals.

Baby boost. Sing-a-long [videorecording] / presented by Select on demand.
"Engaging entertainment for children is invaluable to early learning and positive growth and development, especially of motor skills. Help your child learn, explore, and discover the world around them with interactive sing-a-longs that are entertaining and educational. Covers colors, shapes, animals, and numbers"--Container.




Grumpy Badger's Christmas / Paul Bright ; [illustrated by] Jane Chapman.
cover imageThe forest animals' Christmas celebrations keep interrupting Grumpy Badger's winter hibernation, until he decides to join them.

That's good! that's bad! on Santa's journey / Margery Cuyler ; illustrated by Michael Garland.
cover imageWhile delivering presents on Christmas Eve, accident-prone Santa has a series of mishaps, with both good and bad results.

Merry Christmas, Splat / Rob Scotton.
cover imageSplat the cat is worried that he has not been good enough to deserve a visit and a present from Santa Claus.

Stick Man / by Julia Donaldson ; illustrated by Axel Scheffler.
cover imageStick Man ends up far away from his family tree when he is fetched by a dog, thrown by a child, used as a snowman's arm, and even put on a fire, but finally Santa Claus steps in to make sure that Stick Man and his family have a joyous ...

What's coming for Christmas? / Kate Banks ; pictures by Georg Hallensleben.
cover imageWhile a farm family bustles about, preparing for the arrival of Christmas, they do not notice the great anticipation spreading among the animals, who know that something very special is on its way.

The gingerbread pirates / Kristin Kladstrup ; illustrated by Matt Tavares.
cover imageWhen Jim's gingerbread pirate, Captain Cookie, comes alive, the tasty treat prepares to battle Santa Claus, who likes to eat cookies on Christmas Eve.

Tyrannoclaus / by Janet Lawler ; illustrated by John Shroades.
cover imageDisaster nearly prevents a dinosaur Santa Claus from delivering toys to the prehistoric children on Christmas.

A pussycat's Christmas / Margaret Wise Brown ; illustrated by Anne Mortimer.
cover imagePussycat knows Christmas is coming, plays in the snow, and watches the Christmas preparations.

Splendiferous Christmas / written by Jane O'Connor ; illustrated by Robin Preiss Glasser.
cover imageNancy is devastated, which is even worse than heart-broken, when her fancy Christmas tree topper breaks, threatening to ruin Christmas.

Acorns everywhere! / by Kevin Sherry.
cover imageAn energetic squirrel hoards acorns but forgets where he hid them after being distracted by a berry-gathering bear.

Puffling / Margaret Wild ; [illustrated by] Julie Vivas.
cover imageAs his affectionate parents nourish and protect him, a plucky young puffin impatiently waits--but not without some reservations--for the day when he is "strong enough and tall enough and brave enough" to leave his nest on the rocky cliff-face and waddle off to the sea.

Sleep, Big Bear, sleep! / by Maureen Wright ; illustrated by Will Hillenbrand.
cover imageAs winter comes and Big Bear prepares to hibernate, he keeps thinking he hears Old Man Winter giving him exhausting orders that prevent him from sleeping.

The marshmallow incident / written by Judi Barrett ; drawn by Ron Barrett.
cover imageThe left-handed residents of the town of Left and the right-handed residents of the town of Right become friends after a marshmallow-throwing incident instigated by the knights of the Ambidextrous Order, who guard the dotted yellow line that separates the two towns.

Nubs : the true story of a mutt, a Marine & a miracle / Brian Dennis, Kirby Larson, Mary Nethery.
cover imageTells the true story of a mutt named Nubs, who was befriended by a marine on duty at the Iraqi border and became so devoted to the marine that he followed him on foot to his next post more than seventy miles away.

Bartleby speaks! / Robin Cruise ; pictures by Kevin Hawkes.
cover imageAs he grows from infancy to three-years of age, Bartleby Huddle remains quiet, not speaking a word, until the day Grampy Huddle arrives and discovers the solution.

How do you wokka-wokka? / Elizabeth Bluemle ; illustrated by Randy Cecil.
cover imageA young boy who likes to "wokka-wokka, shimmy-shake, and shocka-shocka" gathers his neighbors together for a surprise celebration.

An apple pie for dinner / retold by Susan VanHecke ; illustrated by Carol Baicker-McKee.
cover imageWishing to bake an apple pie, Old Granny Smith sets out with a full basket, trading its contents for a series of objects until she gets the apples she needs. Includes a recipe for apple pie.

Thanks a lot, Emily Post! / written by Jennifer LaRue Huget ; illustrated by Alexandra Boiger.
cover imageWhen a mother instructs her children to behave according to Emily Post's rules of etiquette, they respond by insisting that Mother follow the rules, as well. Includes information about Post and selected items from her 1922 book.

What sisters do best ; What brothers do best / by Laura Numeroff ; illustrated by Lynn Munsinger.
cover imageRead one way, this book describes all the wonderful things sisters do, and when turned over, it depicts why brothers are special.

How full is your bucket? for kids / For Kids written by Tom Rath and Mary Reckmeyer ; illustrated by Maurie J. Manning.
cover imageUsing the metaphor of a bucket, Felix's grandfather explains how being kind is the most fulfilling way to go about one's life and encourages him not to be dissuaded by those who choose a different path in this inspiring tale about how one person's actions can impact those of others.

Ready for anything / Keiko Kasza.
cover imageRaccoon is nervous about all of the things that could spoil a picnic, from bees to dragons, until Duck convinces him that surprises can be fun.

A birthday for Bear / Bonny Becker ; illustrated by Kady MacDonald Denton.
cover imageDespite Bear's efforts to ignore his birthday, Mouse will not rest until his friend celebrates.


Wag / Patrick McDonnell.
cover imageMooch the cat tries to explain what makes Earl's tail wag.

Epossumondas plays possum / written by Coleen Salley ; illustrated by Janet Stevens.
cover imageForgetting his mother's warnings, Epossumondas goes into the swamp alone then must pretend to be dead time and again as he hears frightening sounds and fears they are being made by the dreaded loup garou.

The super hungry dinosaur / by Martin Waddell ; pictures by Leonie Lord.
cover imageHal and his little dog Billy calmly deal with a dinosaur's monstrous temper tantrum.

Firefighter Ted / by Andrea Beaty and [illustrated by] Pascal Lemaitre.
cover imageWhen Ted awakens to the smell of smoke and cannot find a firefighter, he decides to become one for the day, much to the dismay of his mother, neighbors, principal, and classmates.

Otis / Loren Long.
cover imageWhen a big new yellow tractor arrives, Otis the friendly little tractor is cast away behind the barn, but when trouble occurs Otis is the only one who can help.


Oklahoma / Guy Baldwin and Joyce Hart.
cover image"Provides comprehensive information on the geography, history, wildlife, governmental structure, economy, cultural diversity, peoples, religion, and landmarks of Oklahoma"--Provided by publisher.

Peter and the Sword of Mercy / by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson ; illustrations by Greg Call.
cover imageJames, one of Peter's original Lost Boys, is now working for Scotland Yard and suspects that the heir to England's throne, Prince Albert Edward, is under the influence of shadow creatures who are after starstuff hidden in an underground vault which has only one key: the Sword of Mercy. Molly ...

Hi-5. [Vol. 7], Hits [videorecording] / Hi-5 Operations Pty Ltd ; creator, Helena Harris.
A compilation of their best songs, including Robot #1, Some Kind of Wonderful, Heroes, Ready or Not, and Underwater Discovery. Includes bonus growth chart and Hi-5 stickers.




Spirit of adventure / by Irene Trimble ; illustrated by Denise Shimabukuro.
cover imageCarl, a man in need of adventure, and Russell, a boy in need of a friend, both find what they are looking for when they embark on a wild journey that includes flying houses, exotic jungles, beasts, and surprising villains.

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