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Over in the Meadow

Jan Thornhill - Owlkids Books
Format: Print book

Jan Thornhill's trademark ingenuity brings this well-loved 19th century rhyme to a new audience in a captivating and original way.Jan has created a magical imaginary world made up of everyday objects: A forest of broccoli, a beaver dam of pretzels, a dragonfly with paperclip wings......
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Pretty Pearl Mermaid

Jennifer Weinberg - Random House
Format: Print book

Girls ages 4 to 6 will love learning to read on their own with this Step 2 Step into Reading leveled reader based on Barbie's latest film: BarbieTM The Pearl Princess.
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Vacation Under the Volcano (Magic Tree House, No. 13)

Mary Pope Osborne - Random House Books for Young Readers; 1 edition
Format: Paperback

Jack and Annie are ready for their next fantasy adventure in the bestselling middle-grade series—the Magic Tree House! Who wants to vacation next to a volcano?Jack and Annie are about to find out when the Magic Tree House whisks them back to the days of the Roman Empire. They arrive...
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The Talent Show from the Black Lagoon

Mike Thaler - Spotlight (MN)
Format: Library Binding

This time all the kids have to perform in the talent show because mean Mrs. Green says so. Each of the kids has to perform a talent for exactly a minute -- in front of the whole school and their parents! Scary! But when the kids start performing, they realize how much fun it is and how talented...
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The Legend of the Zombie

Thomas Kingsley Troupe - Picture Window Books
Format: Book

They're walking dead people who are dazed and confused! Stories of zombies are in many parts of the world. Is it possible the legends are true?
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Apatosaurus

Sally Lee - Capstone Press
Format: Print book

When the giant Apatosaurus walked, the ground shook. Once known as Brontosaurus, this dinosaur was one of the largest land animals on Earth. Vibrant images, accompanied by colorful maps, fun facts, and engaging text supported by Smithsonian experts take readers back to a time when these...
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A Bully-Free School

Pamela Hall - Magic Wagon; Unabridged edition
Format: Print book

Bullying behaviors are learned at an early age, so it is more than important than ever to reach the youngest audience and educate them on what bullying behavior is and how it is stopped. A Bully-Free School follows a group of young characters from Niceville Elementary School who bully each...
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Hello Kitty Summertime Fun: Mix n' Match

Frankie Jones - Little Bee Books
Format: Print book

Kids will have a ball mixing and matching the art and text in this adorable Hello Kitty summertime board book with split pages.It's summertime with Hello Kitty! Join Hello Kitty as she plays at the beach and participates in other summertime activities. Kids can mix and match the split pages...
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Mammals

Ann O. Squire - Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc.
Format: Library Binding

The animal kingdom is vast and varied, with millions of different species living today. Readers will learn about Earth's most recognizable animal groups, from creepy crawly insects to fierce jungle cats and massive sea creatures. Compelling text encourages readers to investigate further...
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Stop Bullying

Lucia Raatma - Scholastic
Format: Paperback

Sometimes the most difficult skills to learn are the basic ones that help us stay healthy and safe. With this new True Book series, readers will discover how to think critically about some of the everyday decisions they will face throughout their lives, from dealing with bullies to choosing...
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