Kobe Yamada wrote a story all about ideas. This book empowers children to take their dreams and see what happens with them. Never give up, even when others doubt, keep dreaming and planning. A must read!

Homer P. Figg is a humorous story of a boy searching for his brother who was sold into service during the Civil War. Homer is a delightful character who knows how to spin a yarn! If there is trouble nearby, Homer will manage to find it. Philbrick squeezes in tons of Civil War history. Grades 3 & up!

The Wall by Eve Bunting is a story for your little ones that brings concrete meaning to a concept that is hard to comprehend. This is a moving story and a tribute to those that lost their lives in war. Perfect for Memorial Day.

I love this squirrel with my whole heart!

Can a robot learn or have feelings? Can it adapt to its surroundings? Can it make friends? These questions and more will be answered when you read Peter Brown's The Wild Robot.

Meet Roz, a robot, and all of the animals of a deserted island. Find out how Roz got there and read about her adventures!

I Yam a Donkey! By Cece Bell is the hilarious story of a bunch of vegetables attempting to teach grammar to a donkey. Will the vegetables be successful? Will the donkey learn to use correct grammar? I wouldn't want to be those vegetables!

Recommended for all ages.

Not just a story of the sweetest dog. A cast of characters each more interesting than the last, tell a tale of friendship, love, finding your place, and coming to terms with the hardships of the past. DiCamillo writes of challenges that children can relate to, but hope is not far behind.

Kate McMullan wrote a delightful series, The Dragon Slayers' Academy, appropriate for strong 1st grade readers and up. The books follow a medieval peasant boy and his 2 friends as they try to vanquish dragons and collect hordes of gold. What an adventure!

Something magical is happening on our A shelf! The Secrets of Droon series written by Tony Abbott follows 3 friends who find themselves in the fantasy world that exists down below a basement. Of course, as is the case in any magical world, there are kings, queens, wizards, and magical animals.

For those of you who saw the movie, you must read the book. Unfortunately, quality literature can get lost in big budget productions. Get back to the roots and read The Jungle Book exactly how Rudyard Kipling intended it to be!

The Boy on the Porch is not only a fabulous read for children grades 3 and up, but deeply captivating for adults as well. Sharon Creech shows that family isn't always strictly defined, and that everyone has the power to change the world.

A delicate tale of bravery that carries you through the narrative like a feather in the wind.

What makes a home? Is it the people? Does it matter who those people are? Perry is an 11 year old kid who is raised in a prison by his mother and inmates. All is well until someone on the outside discovers what is happening and decides to find a "better" home for Perry.
Grades 4 and up.