Ivy + Bean

by Annie Barrows
Spunky Bean thinks dress-wearing Ivy is too boring to play with until Ivy comes to Bean’s
rescue and a friendship is born. (series)
 

Freckle Juice

by Judy Blume
Andrew wants freckles more than anything else and uses a “freckle juice” recipe with hilarious results.

Dragons and Marshmallows

by Asia Citro
Starring Zoey and her cat Sassafras, this appealing series blends science, mystery, and
magical animals. (series)

Leroy Ninker Saddles Up

by Kate DiCamillo
Funny adventures ensue when Leroy, who wants to be a cowboy in the worst way, adopts a
special horse. (series)

Jasmine Toguchi, Mochi Queen

by Debbi Michiko Florence
Considered too young to make this Japanese treat during her family’s New Year celebration, Jasmine, 8, is determined to help. (series)
 

Blue Daisy

by Helen Frost
When Sam and Katie find a stray dog and impulsively paint a blue flower on it, the pup is
instantly befriended by everyone in town, even their archenemies.

Garvey’s Choice

by Nikki Grimes

Though his father has always wanted him to be athletic, Garvey is more interested in astronomy and reading. When he joins the school chorus, his life changes.

The Princess in Black

by Shannon Hale
Magnolia willingly trades in her frilly pink dress for a black mask and cape whenever monsters threaten. (series)

The Secret Explorers and the Lost Whales

by SJ King
Connor steps through the pantry door for a snack and finds himself in the Exploration Station for an adventure in the ocean. (series)

Mindy Kim and the Yummy Seaweed Business

by Lyla Lee
Mindy tries to make friends at her new school but when she decides to sell seaweed snacks everything gets tangled up. (series)

The Used-to-be Best Friend

by Dawn Quigley
Laugh out loud with the hilarious Jo Jo Makoons as
she navigates school friendships. Bonus! You will
also learn a few Ojibwe words along the way.
(series)

Catastrophe

by Sherri Winston
When Mrs. Winters's cat disappears, she calls on detective Wednesday and her trusty service dog,Woof, to find the precious feline. (series)

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