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B 124646B 124646 ¡Demasiado ruido! (Too Much Noise)
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Greve, Meg
Length: 24 Copyright: 2013

Mom is tired and wants to sleep in, but there is too much noise. She soon discovers the kids have made her breakfast. Spanish beginning reader. IL Pres-1. GR A.
¡Demasiado ruido! (Too Much Noise) KP  
B 115376B 115376 "D" (Divorce) Word
Grade Lvl: KPI Author: Cook, Julia
Length: 30 Copyright: 2011

Otis feels sure his behavior is what led his parents to get a divorce, but his grandmother assures him he did not cause the divorce, he cannot control it, and he needs to learn to cope with it, and offers additional advice to help make things easier on everyone in the family. IL K-4.
"D" (Divorce) Word KPI  
B 123468B 123468 12 Dares of Christa
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Burt, Marissa
Length: 297 Copyright: 2017

Thirteen-year-old Christa's plans for her favorite holiday are derailed when her parents announce their divorce and Christa spends Christmas in Europe with her mom, but even though her dad remains in Chicago, he sends Christa on a scavenger hunt made up of dares that send her all over Florence, Paris, and London. Realistic fiction. IL 5-8.
12 Dares of Christa IJ  
B 127737B 127737 365 Days to Alaska
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Carr, Cathy
Length: 263 Copyright: 2021

When eleven-year-old Rigel Harman's parents divorce, she and her sisters must move from the Alaskan wilderness to suburban Connecticut, and while she yearns to return in a year, she eventually realizes she must move forward. 2023-2024 Iowa Children's Choice Award. Realistic fiction. Divorce. Family life. Moving, households. IL 4-8. AR 4.5. GR U.
365 Days to Alaska IJ  
KM 13654KM 13654 365 Days to Alaska (Playaway)
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Carr, Cathy
Length: 0 Copyright: 2021

When eleven-year-old Rigel Harman's parents divorce, she and her sisters must move from the Alaskan wilderness to suburban Connecticut, and while she yearns to return in a year, she eventually realizes she must move forward. Realistic fiction. Divorce. Family life. Moving, households. 2023-2024 Iowa Children's Choice Award. Contents include book, playaway and a 5-way splitter. Playaway runtime: 6 hours. IL 4-8. AR 4.5. GR U.
365 Days to Alaska (Playaway) IJ  
B 116970B 116970 45 Pounds (More or Less)
Grade Lvl: JS Author: Barson, K. A.
Length: 264 Copyright: 2013

When Ann decides that she is going to lose 45 pounds in time for her aunt's wedding, she discovers that what she looks like is not all that matters. Self-esteem Fiction. Family problems Fiction. Weight loss Fiction. Overweight persons Fiction. Stepfamilies Fiction. IL 7-10.
45 Pounds (More or Less) JS  
B 118641B 118641 47 Strings: Tessa's Special Code
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Carey, Becky
Length: 36 Copyright: 2012

A children’s picture book about the value of differences and lessons to be learned from a little girl named Tessa, who was born with Down syndrome. Story is written (by mom, Becky Carey) as a letter to Tessa's 7-year-old brother to explain Down syndrome to him in simple relaxed terms, about how they are the same and how they are different. The 47 strings refers to 47 chromosomes. Includes an informational page from the Down Syndrome Clinic -University of Wisconsin.
47 Strings: Tessa's Special Code KP  
B 100158B 100158 A TO Z OF FRIENDS AND FAMILY
Grade Lvl: K Author: Maurer, Tracy Nelson
Length: 48 Copyright: 2002

Presents the letters of the alphabet, each with a color photograph and a tip for young readers on how to treasure the people they love, from "A--Adoption makes a new family," to "Z-Zany fun happens with family."
A TO Z OF FRIENDS AND FAMILY K  
B 104701B 104701 Abduction!
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Kehret, Peg
Length: 215 Copyright: 2004

Thirteen year old Bonnie has a feeling of foreboding on the very day that her six year old brother, Matt, and their dog, Pookie, are abducted, and she becomes involved in a major search effort as well as a frightening adventure. AR and Follett RL 4.7. RC 4.8. Lexile 760. GR level T. Iowa Children's Choice winner.
Abduction! IJ  
B 127622B 127622 Abuelita and Me
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Carranza, Leonarda
Length: 32 Copyright: 2022

Spending time at home with Abuelita means pancakes, puddle-jumping, and nail-painting. But venturing out into the city is not always as fun. On the bus and at the grocery store, people are impatient and suspicious, sometimes they even yell. Sad, angry, and scared, the story's young narrator decides not to leave home again, until a moment of empowerment helps her see the strength she and Abuelita share when they face the world together. Grandparent and child. Hispanic/Latino. Story about me. IL Pres-3. AR 3.2. Lexile 530.
Abuelita and Me KP  
B 119480B 119480 Abuelo
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Dorros, Arthur
Length: 32 Copyright: 2014

Together, a young boy and his abuelo (grandfather) go camping, ride horses, and even confront a mountain lion. Soon, the boy's family moves to the city from the country, away from Abuelo, and it is the boy's memories that help him adjust to his new life. Setting is the pampas of Argentina. English text with some Spanish words and phrases.
Abuelo KP  
B 126753B 126753 Accidental Trouble Magnet (Book 1)
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Mian, Zanib
Length: 205 Copyright: 2020

Imaginative Omar goes through the ups and downs of starting a new school and making new friends with the help of his wonderful (and silly) Muslim family. Social awareness. Realistic fiction. Humor. Muslims. Series Fiction: Planet Omar, Book 1. IL 4-8. AR 5.0.
Accidental Trouble Magnet (Book 1) IJ  
B 126258B 126258 Across the Bay
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Aponte, Carlos
Length: 32 Copyright: 2019

Carlitos lives in a happy home with his mother, his abuela, and Coco the cat. Life in his hometown is cozy as can be, but the call of the capital city pulls Carlitos across the bay in search of his father. Jolly piragueros, mischievous cats, and costumed musicians color this tale of love, family, and the true meaning of home. Text in English with some Spanish. Our world. Multicultural. IL Pres-3. Lexile 570. GR N.
Across the Bay KP  
B 85631B 85631 Addie's Forever Friend
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Lawlor, Laurie
Length: 124 Copyright: 1997

While her father is looking for a homestead in the Dakotas, Addie and her mother and brothers spend the summer with her aunt and uncle in Sabula, Iowa, where Addie and her best friend have an exciting adventure on the Fourth of July. AR 3.7. RC 6.1. Lexile 630. Follett RL 4.2. Prequel to: Addie Across the Prairie.
Addie's Forever Friend PI  
KM 8029KM 8029 Addie's Forever Friend (4 Books)
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Lawlor, Laurie
Length: 0 Copyright: 1997

While her father is looking for a homestead in the Dakotas, Addie and her mother and brothers spend the summer with her aunt and uncle in Sabula, Iowa, where Addie and her best friend have an exciting adventure on the Fourth of July. Contents: four copies of the historical novel (124 pages) by Laurie Lawlor. Novel Study. AR 3.7. Follett RL 4.2. RC 6.1. Lexile 630. Four-week loan period.
Addie's Forever Friend (4 Books) PI  
B 120858B 120858 Adventures With Waffles
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Parr, Maria
Length: 232 Copyright: 2015

Young Trille struggles with the fear that nothing will ever be right again when his best friend moves and his waffle-making Auntie Granny passes away. AR 4.8 RC 4.4 Lexile 720 GR level R IL 3-5.
Adventures With Waffles PI  
B 112392B 112392 After Ever After
Grade Lvl: IJS Author: Sonnenblick, Jordan
Length: 260 Copyright: 2010

Although Jeff and Tad, encouraged by a new friend, Lindsey, make a deal to help one another overcome aftereffects of their cancer treatments in preparation for eighth grade graduation, Jeff stills craves advice from his older brother Steven, who is studying drums in Africa. Sequel to Drums, Girls, & Dangerous Pie (106853). AR 5.2. RC 5.4. Lexile 820. IL 6-10. Iowa Teen Award 2011-2012.
After Ever After IJS  
B 124379B 124379 Afternoon of the Elves
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Lisle, Janet Taylor
Length: 117 Copyright: 2017

Anything might happen in Sara-Kate's backyard. For that matter, anything was happening. For nine-year-old Hillary Lenox, being friends with Sara-Kate Connolly is a complicated business. Sara-Kate's clothes don't match, her hair's a mess, and she's known to spit at people when they make her mad. But when Sara-Kate shows Hillary the tiny elf village in her overgrown backyard, Hillary decides she can't be as awful as all that. Hillary is amazed by the delicate houses, the miniature well, even an intricate Ferris Wheel made of bicycle wheels and popsicle sticks. But the more time she spends in Sara-Kate's yard, the more questions she has. How come they never go inside Sara-Kate's house? Why is Sara-Kate sometimes missing from school? And why hasn't Hillary ever seen Sara-Kate's mom? If Hillary can just look deep enough, she hopes, she will uncover the secrets of the elves--and of her new friend. Newbery Honor Book. Fantasy fiction. IL 4-8. AR 5.0. RC 5.1. Lexile 820. GR S.
Afternoon of the Elves IJ  
B 123428B 123428 Afterward
Grade Lvl: JS Author: Mathieu, Jennifer
Length: 314 Copyright: 2016

When eleven-year-old Dylan Anderson is kidnapped, his subsequent rescue leads to the discovery of Ethan Jorgensen, who had disappeared four years earlier, and now Dylan's sister Caroline befriends Ethan and wants to learn the truth about her autistic brother's captivity. Starred reviews. Realistic fiction. IL 8-12. AR 5.0. Lexile 790.
Afterward JS  
B 126368B 126368 Again Again
Grade Lvl: JS Author: Lockhart, E
Length: 288 Copyright: 2020

If you could live your life again, what would you do differently? After a near-fatal family catastrophe and an unexpected romantic upheaval, Adelaide Buchwald finds herself catapulted into a summer of wild possibility, during which she will fall in and out of love a thousand times, while finally confronting the secrets she keeps, her ideas about love, and the weird grandiosity of the human mind. Boarding schools. Dating. IL 9-12. Lexile 680.
Again Again JS  
B 127707B 127707 Ain't Burned All the Bright
Grade Lvl: JS Author: Reynolds, Jason
Length: 384 Copyright: 2022

A smash up of art and text that viscerally captures what it is to be Black. In America. Right Now. 2023-2024 Iowa Teen Award. Young adult. African American. Prejudice & Racism. American poetry. 9-12. AR 5.2.
Ain't Burned All the Bright JS  
B 105229B 105229 Al Capone Does My Shirts
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Choldenko, Gennifer
Length: 225 Copyright: 2004

A twelve year old boy named Moose moved to Alcatraz island in 1935 when guards' families were housed there, and has to contend with his extraordinary new environment in addition to life with his autistic sister. Historical fiction. Reading fluency. AR 3.5. RC 4.7. Lexile 600. F+P X.
Al Capone Does My Shirts IJ  
KM 13120KM 13120 Al Capone Does My Shirts (2 Parts)(30 books)
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Choldenko, Gennifer
Length: 0 Copyright: 2004

A twelve-year-old boy named Moose moves to Alcatraz Island in 1935 when guards' families were housed there, and has to contend with his extraordinary new environment in addition to life with his autistic sister. Series fiction: Tales From Alcatraz, book 1. Novel study. IL 4-8. AR 3.5. RC 4.7. Lexile 600. GR X. Contains 30 books, 5 Audio CDs (6 hrs, 11 min.), and 2 teacher guides.
Al Capone Does My Shirts (2 Parts)(30 books) IJ  
KM 13105KM 13105 Al Capone Does My Shirts (Playaway)
Grade Lvl: PIJ Author: Choldenko, Gennifer
Length: 228 Copyright: 2004

A twelve year old boy named Moose moved to Alcatraz island in 1935 when guards' families were housed there, and has to contend with his extraordinary new environment in addition to life with his autistic sister. Historical fiction. IL 3-8. AR 3.5. RC 4.7. Lexile 600. GR level X. Contains 1 playaway, 1 book and a 5 way splitter. Playaway runtime: 6 hours and 25 minutes.
Al Capone Does My Shirts (Playaway) PIJ  
B 57860B 57860 Alexander & the Terrible, Horrible, Very Bad Day
Grade Lvl: KPI Author: Viorst, Judith
Length: 32 Copyright: 1972

The complete title is: Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day. Alexander knows the day is going to be all wrong from the moment he gets out of bed and finds that the gum he had in his mouth when he went to sleep has ended up in his hair. AR 3.7. Follett RL and RC 3.9. Lexile 970. GR level M. IL K-4.
Alexander & the Terrible, Horrible, Very Bad Day KPI  
KM 12792KM 12792 All Kinds of Families
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Riley, Elliot
Length: 0 Copyright: 2017

Jing's family, Miguel's family, Owen's family, Sonya's family, Amira's Family, Ben's Family, Levi's Family, and Mia's Family; eight stories explore different kids of families.
All Kinds of Families KP  
B 127699B 127699 All My Rage
Grade Lvl: S Author: Tahir, Sabaa
Length: 374 Copyright: 2022

A family extending from Pakistan to California, deals with generations of young love, old regrets, and forgiveness.Michael L. Printz Award 2023. Iowa High School Book Award 2023-24. Alternating point of view. Multicultural. Self-management. Realistic fiction. Pakistani Americans. Family life. Forgiveness. Romance. IL 10-12. AR 4.2.
All My Rage S  
KM 13670KM 13670 All My Rage (Playaway)
Grade Lvl: S Author: Tahir, Sabaa
Length: 0 Copyright: 2022

A family extending from Pakistan to California, deals with generations of young love, old regrets, and forgiveness. Contents include playaway, book and a 5-way splitter. Playaway run time: 10 hours and 30 minutes. 2023-2024 Iowa High School Book Award. Young adult fiction. Michael L. Printz Award 2023. Alternating point of view. Multicultural. Self-management. Realistic fiction. Pakistani Americans. Family life. Forgiveness. Romance. IL 10-12. AR 4.2.
All My Rage (Playaway) S  
B 121813B 121813 All Rise for the Honorable Perry T. Cook
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Connor, Leslie
Length: 381 Copyright: 2016

Secretly being raised in prison so that he can be with his inmate mother, 11-year-old Perry is discovered by an ambitious new district attorney and brought to the outside world, where he desperately seeks to reunite with his mother while learning the truth about why she is in jail. Children of prisoners- Fiction. Foster children- Fiction. Incarcerated parent. AR 3.8 RC 3.2 Lexile 540 IL 5-7. Iowa Children's Choice Award, 2019-2020.
All Rise for the Honorable Perry T. Cook IJ  
B 109876B 109876 All Shook Up
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Pearsall, Shelley
Length: 255 Copyright: 2008

When thirteen-year-old Josh goes to stay with his father in Chicago for a few months, he discovers--to his horror--that his dad has be- come an Elvis impersonator. Single-parent families. AR 5.7. RC 5.7. Lexile 890. Follett RL 6.2.
All Shook Up IJ  
B 124732B 124732 All That I Can Fix
Grade Lvl: JS Author: Chan, Crystal
Length: 314 Copyright: 2018

In Makersville, Indiana, people know all about fifteen-year-old Ronney--he's from that mixed-race family with the dad who tried to kill himself, the pill-popping mom, and the genius kid sister. Can Ronney figure out a way to hold it together as all his worlds fall apart? Family problems. Realistic fiction. Starred reviews. IL 8-12.
All That I Can Fix JS  
B 123421B 123421 All the Crooked Saints
Grade Lvl: JS Author: Stiefvater, Maggie
Length: 311 Copyright: 2017

Any visitor to Bicho Raro, Colorado is likely to find a landscape of dark saints, forbidden love, scientific dreams, miracle-mad owls,estranged affections, one or two orphans, and a sky full of watchful desert stars. At the heart of this place you will find the Soria family, who all have the ability to perform unusual miracles. And at the heart of this family are three cousins longing to change its future: Beatriz, the girl without feelings, who wants only to be free to examine her thoughts; Daniel, the Saint of Bicho Raro, who performs miracles for everyone but himself; and Joaquin, who spends his nights running a renegade radio station under the name Diablo Diablo. They are all looking for a miracle. But the miracles of Bicho Raro are never quite what you expect. Fantasy fiction. Fable characteristics. IL 8-12. AR 6.8. Lexile 980.
All the Crooked Saints JS  
B 124579B 124579 All These Beautiful Strangers: A Novel
Grade Lvl: S Author: Klehfoth, Elizabeth
Length: 440 Copyright: 2018

One summer day, Grace Fairchild, the beautiful young wife of real estate mogul Alistair Calloway, vanished from the family's lake house without a trace, leaving behind her seven-year old daughter, Charlie, and a slew of unanswered questions. Years later, seventeen-year-old Charlie still struggles with the dark legacy of her family name and the mystery surrounding her mother. Determined to finally let go of the past, she throws herself into life at Knollwood, the prestigious New England school she attends. Charlie quickly becomes friends with Knollwood's "it" crowd. Charlie has also been tapped by the A's--the school's elite secret society well known for terrorizing the faculty, administration, and their enemies. To become a member of the A's, Charlie must play The Game, a semester-long, diabolical high-stakes scavenger hunt that will jeopardize her friendships, her reputation, even her place at Knollwood. As the dark events of past and present converge, Charlie begins to fear that she may not survive the terrible truth about her family, her school, and her own life. Family secrets. Elite society. Mystery fiction. IL 10-12.
All These Beautiful Strangers: A Novel S  
B 127065B 127065 All This Time
Grade Lvl: JS Author: Daughtry, Mikki
Length: 325 Copyright: 2020

After a traumatic accident, Kyle feels lost until he meets Marley, who seems like the girl of his dreams, but as they grow closer he fears he is headed for another crash. An Iowa Teen Award 2022-2023. Relationship skills. Romance fiction. Dating. Contemporary young adult fiction. Grief. IL 8-12. AR 4.9. Lexile 730.
All This Time JS  
B 128225B 128225 All We Need is Love and a Really Soft Pillow
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Reynolds, Peter H
Length: 48 Copyright: 2023

Poppy believes that all they need in life is love, but the Little One keeps coming up with other things that will make their life comfortable until it is all swept away in a storm. Story about me. Relationship skills. Personal belongings. Family life. Love. IL Pres-2. AR 2.5. Lexile 470.
All We Need is Love and a Really Soft Pillow KP  
B 115503B 115503 All You Never Wanted
Grade Lvl: JS Author: Griffin, Adele
Length: 225 Copyright: 2012

Wealthy teen Thea Parott's jealousy of her older, prettier, more popular sister Alex prompts a series of self-destructive acts that threaten their seemingly-idyllic lives. Sisters Fiction. Sibling rivalry Fiction. Wealth Fiction. Domestic fiction. Family problems. AR 3.9 RC 4.4 Lexile 600 IL 9-12.
All You Never Wanted JS  
B 125263B 125263 All-of-a-Kind Family Hanukkah
Grade Lvl: KPI Author: Jenkins, Emily
Length: 40 Copyright: 2018

In 1912 New York, Gertie feels left out while Mama and her four older sisters cook Hanukkah dinner, but Papa comes home and asks her help with an important task. Holiday stories. Includes back matter. IL K-4. Picture book for older readers. IL Pres-3. AR 2.8. Lexile 520. GR N.
All-of-a-Kind Family Hanukkah KPI  
B 126718B 126718 Allergic
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Lloyd, Megan Wagner
Length: 237 Copyright: 2021

At home, Maggie is the odd one out. Her parents are preoccupied with getting ready for a new baby, and her younger brothers are twins and always in their own world. Maggie loves animals and thinks a new puppy to call her own is the answer, but when she goes to select one on her birthday, she breaks out in hives and rashes. She's severely allergic to anything with fur. Can Maggie outsmart her allergies and find the perfect pet? Graphic novel. Coming of age / bildungsroman. Fiction. Iowa Children's Choice Award 2022-2023. IL 4-8.
Allergic IJ  
B 123655B 123655 Allie, First at Last
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Cervantes, Angela
Length: 200 Copyright: 2016

Born into a family of over-achievers, fifth-grader Allie Velasco has never finished first in anything, and lately things have been going badly: her science project is ruined by a well-meaning student, her former best friend is hanging out with another girl--but now she is determined to win the Trailblazer contest with a photographic presentation about her great grandfather, the first Congressional Medal of Honor winner from their town. Iowa Children's Choice 2018-2019. Realistic fiction.
Allie, First at Last PI  
B 125104B 125104 Alma and How She Got Her Name
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Martinez-Neal, Juana
Length: 32 Copyright: 2018

When Alma Sofia Esperanza Jose Pura Candela asks her father why she has so many names, she hears the story of her name and learns about her grandparents. Hispanic American. Family life. IL Pres-3. AR 2.2. Caldecott Honor Book 2019. (I'm Your Neighbor - Welcoming Library).
Alma and How She Got Her Name KP  
B 126193B 126193 Almost American Girl: An Illustrated Memoir
Grade Lvl: JS Author: Ha, Robin
Length: 228 Copyright: 2020

A teen graphic novel memoir about immigration, belonging, and how arts can save a life. For as long as she can remember, it's been Robin and her mom against the world. Growing up as the only child of a single mother in Seoul, Korea, wasn't always easy, but it has bonded them fiercely together. So when a vacation to visit friends in Huntsville, Alabama, unexpectedly becomes a permanent relocation, following her mother's announcement that she's getting married. Robin is devastated. Overnight, her life changes. She is dropped into a new school where she doesn't understand the language and struggles to keep up. She is completely cut off from her friends in Seoul and has no access to her beloved comics. At home, she doesn't fit in with her new step-family, and worst of all, she is furious with the one person she is closest to, her mother. Then one day Robin's mother enrolls her in a local comic drawing class, which opens the window to a future Robin could never have imagined. Asian American. Graphic novel. Memoir. Biography. IL 9-12.
Almost American Girl: An Illustrated Memoir JS  
B 114440B 114440 Almost Home
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Bauer, Joan
Length: 264 Copyright: 2012

Sixth grader Sugar and her mother lose their beloved house and experience the harsh world of homelessness. Follett RL 4.5 AR 3.7 RC 3.3 Lexile 590 IL 5-8.
Almost Home IJ  
B 125953B 125953 Along the Tapajos
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Vilela, Fernando
Length: 40 Copyright: 2019

Caua and Inae are a brother and sister who live in a small community along the Tapajos River in Brazil. Here, the homes are on stilts and everyone travels around by boat, even to school! When the rainy season comes, they must leave their village and relocate to higher ground for a while. But after moving this year, Caua and Inae realize they've left behind something important: their pet tortoise, Titi! Unlike turtles, tortoises can't swim, and Caua and Inae are really worried. So the pair sneaks back at night on a journey along the river to rescue him. Will they be able to save Titi? Hispanic American. Multicultural. Our world. IL Pres-3.
Along the Tapajos KP  
B 112256B 112256 Also Known as Harper
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Leal, Ann
Length: 246 Copyright: 2009

Writing poetry helps fifth grader Harper Lee Morgan cope with her father's absence, being evicted, and having to skip school to care for her brother while their mother works, and things look even brighter after she befriends a mute girl and a kindly disabled woman. Single-parent families. Family problems. Brothers and sisters. Selective mutism. AR 5.1. RC 5.3. Lexile 800. GR level V. IL 4-7.
Also Known as Harper IJ  
B 125690B 125690 Always Mom, Forever Dad
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Rowland, Joanna / Weber, Penny
Length: 30 Copyright: 2014

In this reassuring picture book, young readers see children who have two households―whether because of divorce, separation, or other circumstances―experiencing life’s ups and downs with both parents ― secure in the knowledge that Mom will always be Mom, and Dad is forever Dad. Story of divided households. Juvenile fiction. IL Pres-3. AR 3.2. Lexile 570.
Always Mom, Forever Dad KP  
B 124893B 124893 Amal Unbound
Grade Lvl: IJS Author: Saeed, Aisha
Length: 226 Copyright: 2018

Life is quiet and ordinary in Amal's Pakistani village, but she had no complaints, and besides, she's busy pursuing her dream of becoming a teacher one day. Her dreams are temporarily dashed when--as the eldest daughter--she must stay home from school to take care of her siblings. Amal is upset, but she doesn't lose hope and finds ways to continue learning. Then the unimaginable happens--after an accidental run-in with the son of her village's corrupt landlord, Amal must work as his family's servant to pay off her own family's debt. Life at the opulent Khan estate is full of heartbreak and struggle for Amal--especially when she inadvertently makes an enemy of a girl named Nabila. Most troubling, though, is Amal's growing awareness of the Khans' nefarious dealings. When it becomes clear just how far they will go to protect their interests, Amal realizes she will have to find a way to work with others if they are ever to exact change in a cruel status quo, and if Amal is ever to achieve her dreams. Courage fiction. Realistic. Starred reviews. IL 5-10. AR 4.2. RC 4.4. Lexile 600.
Amal Unbound IJS  
B 126915B 126915 Amari and the Night Brothers (Book 1)
Grade Lvl: IJ Author:
Length: 408 Copyright: 2021

Thirteen-year-old Amari, a poor African American girl from the projects, gets an invitation from her missing brother to join the Bureau of Supernatural Affairs and join in the fight against an evil magician. Adventure. African American. Prejudice. First person point of view. Series fiction: Supernatural Investigations, Book 1. 2023-2024 Iowa Children's Choice Award. IL 5-8. AR 4.9.
Amari and the Night Brothers (Book 1) IJ  
KM 13658KM 13658 Amari and the Night Brothers (Book 1) (Playaway)
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Alston, B. B
Length: 0 Copyright: 2021

Amari Peters has never stopped believing her missing brother, Quinton, is alive. Not even when the police told her otherwise, or when she got in trouble for standing up to bullies who said he was gone for good. So when she finds a ticking briefcase in his closet, containing a nomination for a summer tryout at the Bureau of Supernatural Affairs, she's certain the secretive organization holds the key to locating Quinton--if only she can wrap her head around the idea of magicians, fairies, aliens, and other supernatural creatures all being real. 2023-2024 Iowa Children's Choice Award. Contents include book, playaway and a 5-way splitter. Playaway runtime: 11 hours. Adventure. African American. Prejudice. First person point of view. Series fiction: Supernatural Investigations, Book 1. IL 5-8. AR 4.9.
Amari and the Night Brothers (Book 1) (Playaway) IJ  
B 115113B 115113 Amazing Adventures of Bumblebee Boy
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Soman, David / Davis, Jacky
Length: 34 Copyright: 2011

As imaginary superhero Bumblebee Boy, Sam rejects his pesky little brother's help in defeating pirates, dragons, and saber-toothed lions, but when Sam comes up against some scary aliens, he discovers the advantage of having a sidekick. Superheroes Fiction. Siblings. Brothers Fiction. AR 2.4 IL Pres-2.
Amazing Adventures of Bumblebee Boy KP  
B 127723B 127723 Ambassador of Nowhere Texas
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Holt, Kimberly Willis
Length: 314 Copyright: 2021

Companion to: When Zachary Beaver Came to Town. In 2001, seventh-grader Rylee Wilson and new student Joe, whose father was a New York City first responder on 9/11, decide to find Zachary Beaver and reunite him with Rylee's father, Toby. 2023-2024 Iowa Children's Choice Award. Friendship story. Realistic fiction. Texas. IL 5-8. AR 4.7. Lexile 740.
Ambassador of Nowhere Texas IJ  
KM 13659KM 13659 Ambassador of Nowhere Texas (Playaway)
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Holt, Kimberly Willis
Length: 314 Copyright: 2021

Companion to "When Zachary Beaver Came to Town". In 2001, seventh-grader Rylee Wilson and new student Joe, whose father was a New York City first responder on 9/11, decide to find Zachary Beaver and reunite him with Rylee's father, Toby. 2023-2024 Iowa Children's Choice Award. Contents include book, playaway and a 5-way splitter. Playaway run time: 5 hours. Companion to: When Zachary Beaver Came to Town. Friendship story. Realistic fiction. Texas. IL 5-8. AR 4.7. Lexile 740.
Ambassador of Nowhere Texas (Playaway) IJ  
B 100734B 100734 Amber was Brave, Essie was Smart
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Williams, Vera
Length: 72 Copyright: 2001

Two sisters help each other deal with life while their mother is working and their father has been sent to jail. Story is resented as a series of prose poems. AR 4.2 RC 3.9 IL 3-5.
Amber was Brave, Essie was Smart PI  
B 72753B 72753 Amelia Bedelia's Family Album
Grade Lvl: KP Author: PARISH, PEGGY
Length: 48 Copyright: 1988

Amelia Bedelia entertains Mr. and Mrs. Rogers by showing them her family album and describing what her relatives do. Guided Reading level L. AR 2.2. RC 2.5. Lexile 170.
Amelia Bedelia's Family Album KP  
B 97000B 97000 American Journal of Occupational Therapy, July/August 2017
Grade Lvl: T Author:
Length: 88 Copyright: 2017

Volume 71, Number 4 of the American Journal of Occupational Therapy: Occupational Therapy and Health, Well-Being, and Quality of Life; Centennial Topics; Children and Youth; Education.
American Journal of Occupational Therapy, July/August 2017 T  
B 124909B 124909 American Road Trip
Grade Lvl: JS Author: Flores-Scott, Patrick
Length: 330 Copyright: 2018

Brothers Teodoro and Manny Avila take a road trip to address Manny's PTSD following his tour in Iraq, and to help T. change his life and win the heart of Wendy Martinez. Includes information and resources about PTSD. Consequences of war. Realistic fiction. Bildungsroman / Coming of age. IL 7-12.
American Road Trip JS  
B 124171B 124171 American Street
Grade Lvl: S Author: Zoboi, Ibi
Length: 324 Copyright: 2017

On the corner of American Street and Joy Road, Fabiola Toussaint thought she would finally find une belle vie—a good life. But after they leave Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Fabiola’s mother is detained by U.S. immigration, leaving Fabiola to navigate her loud American cousins, Chantal, Donna, and Princess; the grittiness of Detroit’s west side; a new school; and a surprising romance, all on her own. Just as she finds her footing in her strange new world, a dangerous proposition presents itself, and Fabiola soon realizes that freedom comes at a cost. Trapped at the crossroads of an impossible choice, will she pay the price for the American dream? Strong language used throughout novel encourages a teacher preview. Young adult. Coming of age / Bildungsroman. Realistic fiction. Starred reviews. IL 9-12.
American Street S  
B 127254B 127254 Amina's Song
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Khan, Hena
Length: 280 Copyright: 2021

Feeling pulled between two cultures after a month with family in Pakistan, Amina shares her experiences with Wisconsin classmates through a class assignment and a songwriting project with new student Nico. Sequel to: Amina's voice. Realistic fiction. Music Composition. Pakistani-Americans. School story. IL 4-8. AR 4.9. Lexile 800. GR U.
Amina's Song IJ  
B 124876B 124876 Amina's Voice
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Khan, Hena
Length: 197 Copyright: 2017

A Pakistani-American Muslim girl struggles to stay true to her family's vibrant culture while simultaneously blending in at school after tragedy strikes her community. Realistic fiction. Muslims. Multicultural. Starred reviews. IL 4-8. AR 5.0. RC 5.3. Lexile 800.
Amina's Voice IJ  
KM 13204KM 13204 Amina's Voice (Playaway)
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Khan, Hena
Length: 197 Copyright: 2017

A Pakistani-American Muslim girl struggles to stay true to her family's vibrant culture while simultaneously blending in at school after tragedy strikes her community. Playaway runtime: 4 hours and 25 minutes. Playaway, book and 5-way splitter. Muslims fiction. Multicultural. Realistic fiction. Starred reviews. IL 4-8. AR 5.0. RC 5.3. Lexile 800.
Amina's Voice (Playaway) IJ  
B 122956B 122956 Amira's Family
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Riley, Elliot
Length: 0 Copyright: 2018

Introduces a refugee and her family, highlighting their family dynamics and celebrating diversity. IL Pres - 2. Lexile 410.
Amira's Family KP  
B 123513B 123513 Amulet: Book Five: Prince of the Elves
Grade Lvl: PIJ Author: Kibuishi, Kazu
Length: 187 Copyright: 2012

Max Griffin has escaped with the Mother Stone, and the Elf King has forged new amulets, giving him the ability to invade and destroy Cielis. Meanwhile, Emily and her friends prepare to defend Cielis and defeat the Elf King. Graphic novel. Series fiction. Amulet, Book 5. Fantasy fiction. IL 3-7. AR 2.9. RC 2.3. Lexile 400.
Amulet: Book Five: Prince of the Elves PIJ  
B 123512B 123512 Amulet: Book Four: The Last Council
Grade Lvl: PIJ Author: Kibuishi, Kazu
Length: 211 Copyright: 2011

Upon arriving in Cielis, Emily and her friends find the once busy streets deserted and the remaining townspeople living in fear. After Emily is escorted to the Academy to compete for a spot on the Guardian Council, a group of the most powerful Stonekeepers, an awful secret is gradually uncovered. Series fiction. Amulet, Book 4. Fantasy fiction. IL 3-7. AR 2.8. RC 3.3. Lexile 400.
Amulet: Book Four: The Last Council PIJ  
B 123515B 123515 Amulet: Book Seven: Firelight
Grade Lvl: PIJ Author: Kibuishi, Kazu
Length: 197 Copyright: 2016

Emily, Trellis, and Vigo visit Algos Island, where they can access and enter lost memories. They're hoping to uncover the events of Trellis's mysterious childhood-knowledge they can use against the Elf King. What they discover is a dark secret that changes everything. Meanwhile, the Voice of Emily's Amulet is getting stronger, and threatens to overtake her completely. Graphic novel. Series fiction. Amulet, Book 7. Fantasy fiction. IL 3-7. AR 3.0. RC 3.4. Lexile 410. F+P S.
Amulet: Book Seven: Firelight PIJ  
B 123514B 123514 Amulet: Book Six: Escape from Lucien
Grade Lvl: PIJ Author: Kibuishi, Kazu
Length: 213 Copyright: 2014

Navin and his friends travel to the city of Lucien searching for a beacon that will help in their battle against the Elf King. Meanwhile, Emily returns to the void with Max, a follower of the Elf King. Graphic novel. Series fiction. Amulet, Book 6. Fantasy fiction. IL 3-7. AR 3.1. RC 2.3. Lexile 390.
Amulet: Book Six: Escape from Lucien PIJ  
B 123511B 123511 Amulet: Book Two: The Stonekeeper's Curse
Grade Lvl: PIJ Author: Kibuishi, Kazu
Length: 217 Copyright: 2009

Emily and her brother, Navin, head for Kanalis in order to find the antidote for the poison that has sickened their mother. Series fiction. Amulet, Book 2. Fantasy fiction. IL 3-7. AR 2.5. RC 2.4. Lexile 340. GR Q.
Amulet: Book Two: The Stonekeeper's Curse PIJ  
B 126351B 126351 Ana Maria Reyes Does Not Live in a Castle
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Burgos, Hilda Eunice
Length: 284 Copyright: 2018

Her last name may mean kings, but Ana Maria Reyes really does not live in a castle. Rather, she's stuck in a tiny apartment with two parents, three sisters, everyone's friends, and a piano (which she never gets to practice). And when her parents announce a new baby is coming, that means they'll have even less time for Ana Maria. Then she hears about the Eleanor School, New York City's best private academy. If Ana Maria can win a scholarship, she'll be able to get out of her Washington Heights neighborhood school and achieve the education she's longed for. To stand out, she'll need to nail her piano piece at the upcoming city showcase, which means she has to practice through her sisters' hijinks, the neighbors' visits, a family trip to the Dominican Republic . . . right up until the baby's birth! But some new friends and honest conversations help her figure out what truly matters, and know that she can succeed no matter what. Ana Maria Reyes may not be royal, but she's certain to come out on top. Hispanic American. IL 4-8. AR 4.2. RC 3.7. GR V.
Ana Maria Reyes Does Not Live in a Castle PI  
B 105966B 105966 And Tango Makes Three
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Richardson, Justin
Length: 32 Copyright: 2005

Two male penquins at the Central Park Zoo, court, build a nest, and raise their (adopted) daughter Tango. Based on a true story. Silo has since built a nest with a female penguin) Same sex relationship. Familial behavior in animals. Diverse families. IL K-3. AR 3.5. RC 3.9. Lexile 520.
And Tango Makes Three KP  
B 123461B 123461 And the Trees Crept In
Grade Lvl: JS Author: Kurtagich, Dawn
Length: 341 Copyright: 2016

Sisters Silla, seventeen, and Nori, four, are trapped in their aunt's cursed manor and can only escape with the help of a mysterious boy. Thriller fiction. IL 9-12.
And the Trees Crept In JS  
B 126256B 126256 Angryman
Grade Lvl: KPI Author: Dahle, Gro
Length: 48 Copyright: 2019

Boj's father can be very angry and violent. Boj calls this side of his father's personality "Angryman." When Angryman comes no one is safe. Until something powerful happens... Stories about self. Emotional abuse. Family problems. IL 1-5. Lexile 470.
Angryman KPI  
B 117979B 117979 Anna Carries Water
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Senior, Olive
Length: 40 Copyright: 2014

In this story set in Jamaica, Anna goes with her brother and sisters to fetch water from the spring every day after school, but she is upset because she cannot carry the water on her head like everyone else. Family life Fiction. Water supply, Rural- Fiction. Chores- Fiction. Caribbean Area- Fiction. IL Pres-1.
Anna Carries Water KP  
B 114085B 114085 Anna Hibiscus
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Atinuke
Length: 111 Copyright: 2007

Anna Hibiscus loves her life in Africa where she lives in a wonderful house with her entire family, but longs to see snow. AR 4.1. RC 4.2. Lexile 670. IL 1-4.
Anna Hibiscus PI  
KM 11763KM 11763 Anna Hibiscus (Book & Audio CD)
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Atinuke
Length: 0 Copyright: 2012

Anna Hibiscus loves her life in Africa where she lives in a wonderful house with her entire family, but longs to see snow. Hibiscus, Anna (Fictitious character) Fiction. Family life Fiction. Africa Fiction. Contents: audio CD read-along (1 disc/1 hour) and book (111 pages) by Atinuke. AR 4.1. RC 4.2. Lexile 670. IL 1-4.
Anna Hibiscus (Book & Audio CD) PI  
B 117766B 117766 Anna Was Here
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Kurtz, Jane
Length: 279 Copyright: 2013

Three generations of the Nickel family reunite when fourth-grader Anna, her Mom and Dad, and four-year-old sister Isabella relocate to Oakwood, Kansas. Family life -Fiction. AR 4.0 RC 3.4 Lexile 610 IL 3-6.
Anna Was Here PI  
B 75482B 75482 Annie and Moon
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Smith, Miriam
Length: 32 Copyright: 1989

Her little black cat Moon gives Annie feelings of security and affection during a series of moves with her mother after her parents separate. AR 3.0. Follett RL 3.7.
Annie and Moon KP  
B 103418B 103418 ANNIE ROSE IS MY LITTLE SISTER
Grade Lvl: K Author: HUGHES, SHIRLEY
Length: 32 Copyright: 2003

A boy describes all the things that he and his younger sister do together. AR 3.5. Follett RL 3.4.
ANNIE ROSE IS MY LITTLE SISTER K  
B 115023B 115023 Another Brother
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Cordell, Matthew
Length: 32 Copyright: 2012

Davy the sheep wishes he had time alone with his parents, as he did before his twelve brothers came along and started imitating his every move, but when his wish comes true Davy misses playing with the youngsters. Brothers Fiction. Imitation Fiction. AR 2.5 RC 2.2 Lexile 560 IL Pres-3.
Another Brother KP  
B 127255B 127255 Answers in the Pages
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Levithan, David
Length: 170 Copyright: 2022

When Donovan left his copy of 'The Adventurers' on the kitchen counter, he didn't think his mom would read it, much less have a problem with it. It's just an adventure novel about two characters trying to stop an evil genius. But soon the entire town is freaking out about whether the book's main characters are gay, Donovan's mom is trying to get the book removed from the school curriculum, and Donovan is caught in the middle. Realistic fiction. LGBTQIA+. Social themes. Sexual orientation. Gender identity. Censorship. Prohibited books. School story. IL 6-9. Lexile 830.
Answers in the Pages IJ  
B 85032B 85032 Ant Plays Bear
Grade Lvl: P Author: Byars, Betsy
Length: 32 Copyright: 1997

Ant and his brother play a game, discuss growing up, hear a scary noise, and learn to be friends. Viking Easy-To-Read, Level 3. AR 1.6. RC and Follett RL 1.7. Lexile 130. IL 1-2.
Ant Plays Bear P  
B 124912B 124912 Anything But Okay
Grade Lvl: JS Author: Littman, Sarah
Length: 343 Copyright: 2018

Life has suddenly turned chaotic for high school student Stella since her brother, Rob, got home from his second tour of duty in Afghanistan: her school is on edge with ethnic tensions and her brother seems to be suffering from post-traumatic stress but will not talk about it. But when Rob's anger finally spirals out of control, Stella realizes she has to find the courage to take a stand against the forces of hate in her hometown. Consequences of war. Realistic fiction. IL 9-12. AR 4.9.
Anything But Okay JS  
B 112254B 112254 Anything but Typical
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Baskin, Nora
Length: 195 Copyright: 2010

Jason, a twelve year old autistic boy who wants to become a writer, relates what his life is like as he tries to make sense of his world. AR 4.1. Lexile 640. IL 4-7. Iowa Teen Award 2011-2012.
Anything but Typical IJ  
B 127507B 127507 Apple Crush (Book 2)
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Knisley, Lucy
Length: 199 Copyright: 2022

After finally adjusting to life on a family farm with two brand new step-sisters, a young girl faces an even bigger challeng, figuring out where she fits in at her first year in middle school. Graphic Novel Series, Peapod Farm, Book 2. Realistic fiction. Adventure. Country life. Stepsisters. IL 4-8. Lexile 510.
Apple Crush (Book 2) PI  
B 124510B 124510 Apple y Rain
Grade Lvl: JS Author: Crossan, Sarah
Length: 269 Copyright: 2018

When her imagined perfect life with her estranged mother begins to unravel, fourteen-year-old Apple finds comfort in reading and writing poetry. Text in Spanish.;Translation of: Apple and Rain. Family problems Fiction. Realistic. IL 9-12.
Apple y Rain JS  
B 127663B 127663 Aquanaut
Grade Lvl: PIJ Author: Santat, Dan
Length: 245 Copyright: 2022

With her father lost at sea, Sophie wanders aimlessly around Aqualand, a marine theme park, until an "aquanaut" breaks into the park's research lab, revealing Aqualand's dark side, and vowing to free the captive marine life with her help. Graphic Novel. Amusement parks. Marine animals. IL 3-7. AR 2.5.
Aquanaut PIJ  
B 125326B 125326 Aquicorn Cove
Grade Lvl: PI Author: O'Neill, Katie
Length: 90 Copyright: 2018

Unable to rely on the adults in her storm-ravaged seaside town, a young girl must protect a colony of magical seahorse-like creatures she discovers in the coral reef. Graphic novel. Fantasy. IL 2-6. AR 3.1. Lexile 520.
Aquicorn Cove PI  
B 127754B 127754 Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Blume, Judy
Length: 171 Copyright: 2014

Faced with the difficulties of growing up and choosing a religion, a twelve-year-old girl talks over her problems with her own private God. Classics. Mature themes. Conduct of life. Coming of age. Humorous story. Realistic fiction. IL 5-8. AR 3.6. Lexile 570. GR T.
Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret IJ  
B 123249B 123249 Arf
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Quinn, Spencer
Length: 293 Copyright: 2016

Birdie Gaux's dog, Bowser, considers himself in charge of security at 19 Gentilly Lane, so when the house is broken into Bowser wants to find the man with the limeade aftershave (and the cat) responsible--but nobody seems to know what the culprits were looking for, or why a strange girl is asking questions about Birdie's father, a policeman who was killed in the line of duty years before Bowser was adopted. Bowser & Birdie (Book: 2) Sequel to WOOF (B 123250).
Arf PI  
B 127766B 127766 Aristotle and Dante Dive Into the Waters of the World (Book 2)
Grade Lvl: JS Author: Saenz, Benjamin Alire
Length: 516 Copyright: 2021

Aristotle and Dante must learn what it means to stay in love, and to build their relationship in a world that doesn't seem to want them to exist. Coming of age / Bildungsroman. Young adult. LGBTQIA+. Realistic fiction. Relationship skills. Series fiction: Aristotle and Dante, Book 2. IL 9-12. Lexile 580.
Aristotle and Dante Dive Into the Waters of the World (Book 2) JS  
B 123624B 123624 Army Brats
Grade Lvl: PIJ Author: Benedis-Grab, Daphne
Length: 231 Copyright: 2017

When the Bailey family moves into an army base in Virginia there are a lot of adjustments to make; twelve-year-old Tom runs afoul of the base school bully, ten-year-old Charlotte finds herself trying too hard to make friends with the "cool" girls, and six-year-old Rosie is just being difficult as usual--but they come together to investigate a mysterious building full of weird cages, and uncover Fort Patrick's secrets. Realistic fiction. IL 4-8. AR 5.8. Lexile 900.
Army Brats PIJ  
B 102172B 102172 Art Of Keeping Cool
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Lisle, Janet
Length: 207 Copyright: 2000

In 1942, Robert and his counsin Elliot uncover long-hidden family secrets staying in their grandparents' Rhode Island town, where they also become involved with a German artist who is suspected of being a spy. Scott O'Dell Award for Historical Fiction 2001. AR level 5.0. Follett RL 6.2. RC 5.3.Lexile 730. IL 5-8.
Art Of Keeping Cool IJ  
B 71571B 71571 Arthur's Baby
Grade Lvl: P Author: Brown, Marc
Length: 30 Copyright: 1987

Arthur isn't sure he is happy about the new baby in the family but when his sister asks for his help in handling the baby, Arthur feels much better. Guided Reading level J. AR 2.2 RC 2.5. Lexile 310.
Arthur's Baby P  
B 80125B 80125 Arthur's Chicken Pox
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Brown, Marc
Length: 32 Copyright: 1994

When Arthur comes down with chicken pox on Monday, his chief concern is that he'll miss the trip to the circus on Saturday. Younger sister D.W. envies the attention Arthur is getting so much that she makes fun of his polka dots and pretends that she is sick. By Saturday D.W. has the chicken pox and can't go to the circus. AR 2.9. RC and Follett RL 2.5. Lexile 490. GR level K.
Arthur's Chicken Pox KP  
B 78576B 78576 Arthur's Family Vacation
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Brown, Marc
Length: 30 Copyright: 1993

Arthur is unhappy about going on vacation with his family, but he shows them how to make the best of a bad situation when they end up stuck in a motel because of rain. AR 2.7. RC and Follett RL 3.3. Lexile 380. GR level L.
Arthur's Family Vacation KP  
B 108205B 108205 Arthur's Pen Pal
Grade Lvl: P Author: Hoban, Lillian
Length: 64 Copyright: 1976

Arthur views his little sister in a different light after receiving a letter from his pen pal. An I Can Read book, Level 2. AR 3.1. RC and Follett RL 2.4. Lexile 530.
Arthur's Pen Pal P  
B 121009B 121009 Ask Me
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Waber, Bernard
Length: 40 Copyright: 2015

A father and daughter explore their neighborhood, talking and asking questions as they go. AR 1.7 RC 1.0 Lexile BR IL Pres-2.
Ask Me KP  
B 120078B 120078 Ask My Mood Ring How I Feel
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Lopez, Diana
Length: 324 Copyright: 2013

When thirteen-year-old Erica "Chia" Montenegro finds out her mother has breast cancer, she makes a promise to God to raise money for breast cancer awareness and discovers that when family and friends work together, miracles can happen. Cancer- Fiction. Christian life- Fiction. Fund-raising- Fiction. AR 4.7 RC 4.3 Lexile 700 GR level W IL 5-8.
Ask My Mood Ring How I Feel IJ  
B 127670B 127670 Attack of the Black Rectangles
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: King, A. S
Length: 258 Copyright: 2022

When sixth-grader Mac discovers several words of his classroom copy of Jane Yolen's The Devil's Arithmetic are blacked out he is outraged, so he, his friends, and his eccentric family set out to do something about the censorship imposed by one teacher and the school board. Government and civics. Realistic fiction. Social issues. Books and reading. Censorship. 24-25 Iowa Teen Award. IL 5-8. AR 4.4. Lexile 710.
Attack of the Black Rectangles IJ  
KM 13782KM 13782 Attack of the Black Rectangles (Playaway)
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: King, A. S
Length: 0 Copyright: 2022

When sixth-grader Mac discovers several words of his classroom copy of Jane Yolen's The Devil's Arithmetic are blacked out he is outraged, so he, his friends, and his eccentric family set out to do something about the censorship imposed by one teacher and the school board. Government and civics. Realistic fiction. Social issues. Books and reading. Censorship. 24-25 Iowa Teen Award. Contents include playaway, book and a 5-way splitter. Playaway run time: 5 hours and 20 minutes. IL 5-8. AR 4.4. Lexile 710.
Attack of the Black Rectangles (Playaway) IJ  
B 111649B 111649 Attack of the Growling Eyeballs
Grade Lvl: I Author: Oliver, Lin
Length: 146 Copyright: 2009

Daniel Funk, who lives with his three sisters, his mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, has always wanted a brother, and when he suddenly shrinks to the size of a toe, he discovers that he has a twin brother who is the same size. Twins. From the series Who Shrunk Daniel Funk?, Book 1. AR and Follett RL 4.3. RC 3.7. Lexile 650. IL 4-6.
Attack of the Growling Eyeballs I  
B 103942B 103942 Aunt Minnie and the Twister
Grade Lvl: KP Author: PRIGGER, MARY
Length: 37 Copyright: 2002

After a tornado rearranges their Kansas house, Aunt Minnie and the nine nieces and nephews living with her add on a much-needed new room. AR 3.1. Follett RL 3.6.
Aunt Minnie and the Twister KP  
B 113940B 113940 Auntie Yang's Great Soybean Picnic
Grade Lvl: P Author: Lo, Ginnie
Length: 32 Copyright: 2012

When Jinyi and her sister visit their Auntie Yang in Chicago, Auntie Yang discovers her favorite Chinese food--the soybean--in America and begins an annual soybean picnic for local Chinese Americans. AR 4.6. RC 6.5. Lexile 960. IL 1-3.
Auntie Yang's Great Soybean Picnic P  
B 122922B 122922 Away
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Sher, Emil
Length: 32 Copyright: 2017

Love shines through in the sticky notes shared between a mother and daughter in this picture book about making time for family in the midst of our busy lives. Lexile 400.
Away KP  
B 83762B 83762 Baby Sister
Grade Lvl: KP Author: dePaola, Tomie
Length: 32 Copyright: 1996

When he learns that his mother is going to have a baby, Tommy is very excited and hopes that the baby will be a sister. AR 2.9. RC 2.2. Lexile 580. GR level K.
Baby Sister KP  
B 50000B 50000 Baby Sister for Frances
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Hoban, Russell
Length: 20 Copyright: 1964

In a story pointing out the adjustments that must be made in a family when a new baby arrives, Frances is sure she has convinced her parents of her importance in the family. AR 3.4. RC 3.2. Lexile 490. GR level K. IL Pres-1.
Baby Sister for Frances KP  
B 127665B 127665 Baby-Sitter's Little Sister: Karen's Birthday (Book 6)
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Farina, Katy
Length: 151 Copyright: 2023

Karen is having two birthday parties, one at her mom's place and the other at her dad's. But what she wants is just one big party with the whole family. Will her birthday wish come true? Graphic novel. Series: Baby-Sitters Little Sister, Book 3. IL 4-8. AR 2.6. Lexile 540.
Baby-Sitter's Little Sister: Karen's Birthday (Book 6) IJ  
B 127893B 127893 Baby-Sitter's Little Sister: Karen's Haircut (Book 7)
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Farina, Katy
Length: 137 Copyright: 2023

Karen feels like an ugly duckling. She already has to wear glasses, and now her baby teeth are starting to come out, too. Fortunately, she knows exactly what will make her look glamorous, a new haircut. But the beauty parlor lady cuts Karen's hair all wrong! Karen is devastated and worried about what the kids at school will say. Can Karen get back to feeling like her usual confident self? Graphic Novel. Family life. Graphic novel adaptations. Haircutting. Adolescence. IL 4-8. Lexile 540.
Baby-Sitter's Little Sister: Karen's Haircut (Book 7) IJ  
B 126891B 126891 Baby-Sitter's Little Sister: Karen's Kittycat Club (Book 4)
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Farina, Katy
Length: 132 Copyright: 2021

Karen starts the Kittycat Club with Amanda and Hannie, planning to cat-sit for people just like Kristy and her Baby-sitters Club babysit for children, but no one wants a cat-sitter. Graphic novel. Series: Baby-Sitters Little Sister, Book 4. IL 4-8.
Baby-Sitter's Little Sister: Karen's Kittycat Club (Book 4) IJ  
B 126333B 126333 Baby-Sitter's Little Sister: Karen's Roller Skates (Book 2)
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Farina, Katy
Length: 125 Copyright: 2020

When Karen shows off her roller-skating expertise and accidentally crashes into her brother, she ends up with a broken wrist but uses the opportunity to get everyone she knows to sign her new cast. Graphic Novel. Series: Baby-Sitters Little Sister, Book 2. Book #1 - 126212. IL 4-8.
Baby-Sitter's Little Sister: Karen's Roller Skates (Book 2) IJ  
B 127666B 127666 Baby-Sitter's Little Sister: Karen's School Picture (Book 5)
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Farina, Katy
Length: 119 Copyright: 2022

Karen is afraid she will make a fool of herself in front of her class and mean Ricky if she wears her new eyeglasses for her class picture. Graphic Novel. Graphic novel. Series: Baby-Sitters Little Sister, Book 6. IL 4-8. AR 2.5.
Baby-Sitter's Little Sister: Karen's School Picture (Book 5) IJ  
B 126716B 126716 Baby-Sitter's Little Sister: Karen's Worst Day (Book 3)
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Farina, Katy
Length: 134 Copyright: 2021

Karen has a rotten, horrible, bad-luck day when nothing seems to go right. Her family tries to help her day get better.Graphic novel. Series: Baby-Sitters Little Sister, Book 3. IL 4-8. AR 2.3. Lexile 490.
Baby-Sitter's Little Sister: Karen's Worst Day (Book 3) IJ  
B 125400B 125400 Baby-Sitters Club: Boy-Crazy Stacey (Book 7)
Grade Lvl: PIJ Author: Martin, Ann M
Length: 166 Copyright: 2019

Stacey and Mary Anne are baby-sitting for the Pike family for two weeks at the New Jersey shore. Things are great in Sea City: There's a gorgeous house right on the beach, a boardwalk, plenty of sun and sand... and the cutest boy Stacey has ever seen! Mary Anne thinks that Stacey should leave Scott alone and focus on the Pike kids, but Stacey's in love. Looking for reasons to hang around his lifeguard stand takes up all of her time, which means Mary Anne has to do the job of two baby-sitters. Mary Anne doesn't like it one bit! How can she tell Stacey that Scott just isn't interested without ruining their friendship and breaking Stacey's heart? Series fiction: Baby-Sitters Club Graphic Novels, Book 7. Graphic novel. IL 3-7.
Baby-Sitters Club: Boy-Crazy Stacey (Book 7) PIJ  
B 123246B 123246 Baby-Sitters Club: Claudia and Mean Janine (Book 4)
Grade Lvl: PIJ Author: Martin, Ann M
Length: 161 Copyright: 2016

Claudia's participation in the Baby-sitters Club is curtailed when Grandmother Mimi suffers a stroke and Claudia finds herself "Mimi-sitting" and fighting more frequently with her sister. Fiction. Graphic novel series fiction, book 4. IL 3-7. AR 2.5. Lexile 410.
Baby-Sitters Club: Claudia and Mean Janine (Book 4) PIJ  
B 127242B 127242 Baby-Sitters Club: Good-bye Stacey, Good-bye (Book 11)
Grade Lvl: PIJ Author: Epstein, Gabriela
Length: 165 Copyright: 2022

Stacey McGill is moving back to New York, and her friends must face the sadness of saying good-bye, hunt down the perfect farewell gift, and take on the difficult task of filling Stacey's place in the Baby-sitters Club. Baby-Sitter's Club Graphic Novel Series: Book 11. Fiction. IL 3-7. IL 3-7. AR 2.7. Lexile 340.
Baby-Sitters Club: Good-bye Stacey, Good-bye (Book 11) PIJ  
B 125015B 125015 Baby-Sitters Club: Kristy's Big Day (Book 6)
Grade Lvl: PIJ Author: Martin, Ann M
Length: 153 Copyright: 2018

Kristy's mom is getting married, and Kristy is going to be a bridesmaid! The only problem? Fourteen kids are coming to town for the wedding. Kristy, Claudia, Mary Anne, Stacey, Dawn, and Mallory think they can handle it, but that's before they spend a week changing diapers, stopping arguments, solving mix-ups, and planning activities. It's the biggest job the BSC has ever had, but they'll work together to make sure Kristy's big day is a success! Graphic novel. Series: Baby-Sitters Club Graphic Novels, Book 6. IL 3-7. AR 3.2. Lexile 500.
Baby-Sitters Club: Kristy's Big Day (Book 6) PIJ  
B 123244B 123244 Baby-Sitters Club: Kristy's Great Idea (Book 1)
Grade Lvl: PIJ Author: Martin, Ann M.
Length: 180 Copyright: 2015

A graphic novel adaptation that follows the adventures of Kristy and the other members of the Baby-sitters Club as they deal with crank calls, uncontrollable two-year-olds, wild pets, and parents who do not always tell the truth. Baby-Sitter's Club Graphic Novel Series: Book 1. Fiction. IL 3-7. IL 3-7. AR 2.2. Lexile 290.
Baby-Sitters Club: Kristy's Great Idea (Book 1) PIJ  
B 126340B 126340 Baby-Sitters Club: Logan Likes Mary Anne (Book 8)
Grade Lvl: PIJ Author: Martin, Ann M
Length: 167 Copyright: 2020

It's the first day of a new school year, and while Mary Anne doesn't know what to expect from the eighth grade, she's looking forward to getting back into the swing of things. One thing she definitely doesn't expect is to meet Logan Bruno, who just moved to Stoneybrook Logan has a dreamy southern accent, he's awfully cute... and he might be interested in joining the BSC. But the baby-sitters aren't sure if Logan would make a good club member, so they send him on a job with Mary Anne as a test. Logan and Mary Anne hit it off, but Mary Anne isn't sure of where their friendship could go. Life in the Baby-sitters Club has never been this complicated, or this fun. Series fiction: Baby-Sitters Club Graphic Novels, Book 8. Graphic novel. IL 3-7. AR 2.8.
Baby-Sitters Club: Logan Likes Mary Anne (Book 8) PIJ  
B 128127B 128127 Baby-Sitters Club: Stacey's Mistake (Book 14)
Grade Lvl: PIJ Author: Martin, Ann M
Length: 155 Copyright: 2023

Stacey is so excited! Her friends from The Baby-sitters Club are coming to New York City for a long weekend. It's going to be perfect, a party and a sleepover on Friday night, a big baby-sitting job on Saturday, and lots of sightseeing throughout. As it turns out, the baby-sitters are way out of place in the big city. Baby-Sitter's Club Graphic Novel Series: Book 14. Fiction. IL 3-7. IL 3-7. AR 2.8. B
Baby-Sitters Club: Stacey's Mistake (Book 14) PIJ  
B 109921B 109921 Baby's Coming to Your House!
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Thomas, Shelley Moore
Length: 32 Copyright: 2001

Tells children what to expect at home when a new baby brother or sister arrives, from dealing with dirty diapers and crying to holding the baby and making happy memories. AR 3.1. IL Pres-1.
Baby's Coming to Your House! KP  
B 119400B 119400 Bad Birthday Idea
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Valentine, Madeline
Length: 32 Copyright: 2013

Ben refuses to play with his sister, Alice, because he likes robots and she likes dolls but when her birthday wish is for a robot that Ben really wants, he opens it first, accidentally breaks it, then tries to cover up his deed. Brothers and sisters- Fiction. AR 2.1 IL K-1.
Bad Birthday Idea KP  
B 125468B 125468 Bad Guys Finish First (Book 3)
Grade Lvl: PIJ Author: Fry, Michael
Length: 316 Copyright: 2019

When twelve-year-old do-gooder Victor Spoil gets a job at the library, he uncovers a plot by the librarians to hypnotize all the adults of the world. Series fiction: How to Be a Supervillian, Book 3. IL 3-7.
Bad Guys Finish First (Book 3) PIJ  
B 126957B 126957 Bad Sister
Grade Lvl: PIJ Author: Harper, Charise Mericle
Length: 231 Copyright: 2021

Meet Charise. She’s energetic, helpful, a model pet owner and full of inventions. But she’s also a bad sister. When she goes too far and breaks little brother Daniel’s tooth, can she redeem herself? Is an accident really an accident if you could have stopped it? But most importantly, what does it mean to be a good sister? Graphic novel. Autobiographical comic. Brothers and sisters. Reluctant reader. IL 3-7.
Bad Sister PIJ  
B 84063B 84063 Ballad of Lucy Whipple
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Cushman, Karen
Length: 195 Copyright: 1996

In 1849, a twelve year old girl who calls herself Lucy is distraught when her mother moves the family from Massachusetts to a small California mining town, where Lucy helps run a rough boarding house and looks for comfort in books while trying to find a way to get "home." AR 5.8. RC 5.5. Lexile 1030. GR level V.
Ballad of Lucy Whipple IJ  
B 108490B 108490 Ballet Sisters: The Duckling and the Swan
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Ormerod, Jan
Length: 32 Copyright: 2007

Sylvie and her older sister dance their way through make-believe adventures that include princesses, fairy queens, swans, and ducklings. Sisters. AR and Follett RL 1.6. Lexile 310.
Ballet Sisters: The Duckling and the Swan KP  
B 127604B 127604 Barakah Beats
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Siddiqui, Maleeha
Length: 277 Copyright: 2021

It's Nimra Sharif's first time going to public school. Nimra's nervous, but as long as she has her best friend, Jenna, by her side, she figures she can take on just about anything. Unfortunately, middle school is hard. The teachers are mean, the schedule is confusing, and Jenna starts giving hijab-wearing Nimra the cold shoulder around the other kids. Desperate to fit in and save her friendship with Jenna, Nimra accepts an unlikely invitation to join Barakah Beats, a band made up of popular eighth-grade boys. The only problem is, Nimra was taught that music isn't allowed in Islam, and she knows her parents would be disappointed in her. So she devises a plan: join the band just until she wins Jenna back, then quit before her parents find out. But Nimra's lies quickly start to unravel. And as she grows to care about her bandmates, Nimra has to decide whether to betray her new friends or herself. Iowa Children's Choice 2023-2024. School story. Realistic fiction. IL 4-8. AR 4.3. Lexile 650.
Barakah Beats IJ  
KM 13688KM 13688 Barakah Beats (Playaway)
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Siddiqui, Maleeha
Length: 277 Copyright: 2021

It's Nimra Sharif's first time going to public school. Nimra's nervous, but as long as she has her best friend, Jenna, by her side, she figures she can take on just about anything. Unfortunately, middle school is hard. The teachers are mean, the schedule is confusing, and Jenna starts giving hijab-wearing Nimra the cold shoulder around the other kids. Desperate to fit in and save her friendship with Jenna, Nimra accepts an unlikely invitation to join Barakah Beats, a band made up of popular eighth-grade boys. The only problem is, Nimra was taught that music isn't allowed in Islam, and she knows her parents would be disappointed in her. So she devises a plan: join the band just until she wins Jenna back, then quit before her parents find out. But Nimra's lies quickly start to unravel. And as she grows to care about her bandmates, Nimra has to decide whether to betray her new friends or herself. Iowa Children's Choice 2023-2024. Contents include hardcover book, playaway and a 5-way splitter. Playaway runtime: 5 hours 19 min. School story. Realistic fiction. IL 4-8. AR 4.3. Lexile 650.
Barakah Beats (Playaway) IJ  
B 122912B 122912 Barkus
Grade Lvl: P Author: Maclachlan, Patricia
Length: 56 Copyright: 2017

Barkus is a large and very smart dog who comes to live with seven-year-old Nicky when Nicky's Uncle Everton goes traveling--and soon he is a family and school favorite. Fiction. F+P L. Book 1 of series.
Barkus P  
B 123283B 123283 Baseball Genius (Book 1)
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Green, Tim
Length: 344 Copyright: 2017

An average kid with an above average talent for predicting baseball pitches tries to help his favorite player out of a slump. Series fiction: Baseball Genius, book 1. IL 4-9. AR 4.6. RC 4.6. Lexile 750.
Baseball Genius (Book 1) IJ  
B 124061B 124061 Bat and the Waiting Game
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Arnold, Elana K
Length: 176 Copyright: 2018

For Bixby Alexander Tam (nicknamed Bat), life is pretty great. He's the caretaker of the best baby skunk in the world--even Janie, his older sister, is warming up to Thor. When Janie gets a part in the school play and can't watch Bat after school, it means some pretty big changes. Someone else has to take care of the skunk kit in the afternoons, Janie is having sleepovers with her new friends, and Bat wants everything to go back to normal. He just has to make it to the night of Janie's performance. A story of friendship starring an unforgettable boy on the autism spectrum. A great companion to A Boy Called Bat (B 123581). Realistic fiction. IL 2-6. AR 5.1. Lexile 840.
Bat and the Waiting Game PI  
B 125444B 125444 Batting Order
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Lupica, Mike
Length: 293 Copyright: 2019

On or off the field, Matt and Ben couldn't be more different. Twelve year old, Ben Roberson is an all-or-nothing player: he's big, he's bold, and he's brash. Ben's swing can hit a ball right out of the park--but that's if he can get a hit at all. Matt Baker is small, and shy, and his stutter has him avoiding the spotlight, even if he's the best all-rounder on the team. But while Matt knows he's got the chops, a part of him has always envied "Big Ben" and his attention-grabbing charm. So it's a total shock when Ben asks Matt to help him work on his swing. Because Ben can't put the ball into play, and his showboating comes at the expense of the team. And even though Matt's trying to help, Ben doesn't seem to take him seriously, especially when it means toning things down. The end of the season is fast approaching. Is there enough time for Ben to realize bigger isn't always better? For Matt to understand that sometimes, being the bigger person means standing up for yourself? Sports fiction. Realistic. IL 4-8. AR 4.7.
Batting Order IJ  
B 127136B 127136 Be Glad Your Dad Is Not an Octopus
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Logelin, Matthew
Length: 40 Copyright: 2016

An irreverent tribute to dads based on silly things that animal dads do and human dads do not. Includes facts about animals. Humorous story. Opinion writing. Animal fiction. IL Pres-3. GR K.
Be Glad Your Dad Is Not an Octopus KP  
B 127590B 127590 Bear in My Family
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Tatsukawa, Maya
Length: 32 Copyright: 2020

An overbearing older sibling can really be a bear, but the child in this understated, gently humorous story finds out that they can have their advantages, too. Family story. Animal fiction. IL Pres-1. AR 1.0.
Bear in My Family KP  
B 87560B 87560 Bear's Busy Family
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Blackstone, Stella
Length: 24 Copyright: 1999

Uses each of the senses and follows the friendly bear around his house to discover why his family is so busy. AR 1.3. RC 1.5. Lexile NP. IL Pres-1.
Bear's Busy Family KP  
B 126037B 126037 Because of the Rabbit
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Lord, Cynthia
Length: 183 Copyright: 2019

On the last night of summer, Emma and her Maine game warden father rescue a small domestic rabbit stuck in a fence. The next day Emma starts fifth grade after years of being home schooled, excited and apprehensive about making new friends, but she is paired with Jack, a hyperactive boy, who does not seem to fit in with anyone except that they share a love of animals, which draws them together, because of the rabbit. Realistic fiction. Animal stories. Iowa Children's Choice Award 2020-2021. IL 3-8. AR 4.3. RC 3.8. Lexile 660.
Because of the Rabbit IJ  
KM 13221KM 13221 Because of the Rabbit (Playaway)
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Lord, Cynthia
Length: 0 Copyright: 2001

On the last night of summer, Emma and her Maine game warden father rescue a small domestic rabbit stuck in a fence; the very next day Emma starts fifth grade after years of being home schooled, excited and apprehensive about making new friends, but she is paired with Jack, a hyperactive boy, who does not seem to fit in with anyone except that they share a love of animals, which draws them together, because of the rabbit. Iowa Children's Choice Award 2020-2021. Contains playaway, book and a 5-way splitter. Playaway run time: 3 hours and 13 minutes. IL 3-7. AR 4.3. RC 3.8. Lexile 660.
Because of the Rabbit (Playaway) IJ  
B 126057B 126057 Becoming Maria: Love and Chaos in the South Bronx
Grade Lvl: JS Author: Manzano, Sonia
Length: 262 Copyright: 2015

Set in the 1950s in the Bronx, this is the story of a girl with a dream. Emmy award-winning actress and writer Sonia Manzano plunges us into the daily lives of a Latino family that is loving--and troubled. Autobiography. Hispanic Americans. IL 8-12. AR 5.5. RC 6.3. Lexile 910.
Becoming Maria: Love and Chaos in the South Bronx JS  
B 109816B 109816 Bedtime at the Swamp
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Crow, Kristyn
Length: 32 Copyright: 2008

Upon hearing a swamp monster's splashing, rumbling approach, a boy hides in a tree, where he is soon joined by his sister, brother, twocousins, and even the monster itself, until Ma arrives to bring themall home to bed. Bedtime. AR 3.1. Follett RL 1.9.
Bedtime at the Swamp KP  
B 126776B 126776 Before the Ever After
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Woodson, Jacqueline
Length: 161 Copyright: 2020

ZJ's friends Ollie, Darry and Daniel help him cope when his father, a beloved professional football player, suffers severe headaches and memory loss that spell the end of his career. Novel in verse. Diverse abilities. Historical fiction. Relationship skills. Iowa Children's Choice Award 2022-2023. IL 4-8. AR 4.5.
Before the Ever After IJ  
B 123431B 123431 Before We Go Extinct: A Novel
Grade Lvl: JS Author: Rivers, Karen
Length: 252 Copyright: 2016

After Sharkey's best friend commits suicide (or was it an accident?) in front of him, he spends the summer processing his grief on an abandoned beach resort island where his dad is the caretaker. First person (point of view). Realistic fiction. IL 8-12. AR 4.6. RC 5.6. Lexile 750.
Before We Go Extinct: A Novel JS  
B 123574B 123574 Being Fishkill
Grade Lvl: JS Author: Lehrer, Ruth
Length: 312 Copyright: 2017

Born in the backseat of a moving car, Carmel Fishkill was unceremoniously pushed into a world that refuses to offer her security, stability, love. At age thirteen, she begins to fight back. Carmel Fishkill becomes Fishkill Carmel, who deflects her tormenters with a strong left hook and conceals her secrets from teachers and social workers. But Fishkill's fierce defenses falter when she meets eccentric optimist Duck-Duck Farina, and soon they, along with Duck-Duck's mother, Molly, form a tentative family, even as Fishkill struggles to understand her place in it. This fragile new beginning is threatened by the reappearance of Fishkill's unstable mother--and by unfathomable tragedy. Realistic fiction. Poverty. IL 9-12.
Being Fishkill JS  
B 123774B 123774 Believe Your Eyes
Grade Lvl: KPI Author: Doerrfeld, Cori
Length: 47 Copyright: 2016

A lot is changing for Cici. Her parents are separating, her wacky abuela is moving in, and on her tenth birthday, she wakes up with fairy wings! Cici's new magical powers let her see people as they truly are. But what she learns about her friends and family isn't always easy to accept. She has only one day to decide whether to keep her wings. When Cici wishes life could just be normal again, will she choose to believe in the power of fairies? Graphic novel format. Fantasy fiction. Series: Cici A Fairy's Tale: Book 1. IL 1-5. AR 2.2. RC 1.7. Lexile 520.
Believe Your Eyes KPI  
B 125578B 125578 Bell Rang
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Ransome, James
Length: 40 Copyright: 2019

A young slave girl witnesses the heartbreak and hopefulness of her family and their plantation community when her brother escapes for freedom. Historical fiction. African American. Slavery. IL K-3. AR 1.8. Lexile 360.
Bell Rang KP  
B 74012B 74012 Bells of Christmas
Grade Lvl: PI Author: HAMILTON, VIRGINIA
Length: 60 Copyright: 1989

Twelve year old Jason describes the wonderful Christmas of 1890 that he and his family celebrate in their home in Springfield, Ohio. AR 3.5. RC 5.5. Lexile 570.
Bells of Christmas PI  
B 126033B 126033 Benefits of Being an Octopus
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Braden, Ann
Length: 254 Copyright: 2018

Seventh-grader Zoey Albro focuses on caring for three younger siblings and avoiding rich classmates at school until her fascination with octopuses gets her on the debate team and she begins to speak out. Poverty. Middle school story. Iowa Teen Award 2020-2021. IL 4-8. AR 4.9. RC 4.7. Lexile 770.
Benefits of Being an Octopus IJ  
KM 13223KM 13223 Benefits of Being an Octopus (Playaway)
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Braden, Ann
Length: 254 Copyright: 2018

Seventh-grader Zoey Albro focuses on caring for three younger siblings and avoiding rich classmates at school until her fascination with octopuses gets her on the debate team and she begins to speak out. Contents include the playaway, a book and a 5-way splitter. Playway runtime: approximately 7 hours. IL 4-8. AR 4.9. RC 4.7. Lexile 770. Iowa Teen Award 2020-2021.
Benefits of Being an Octopus (Playaway) IJ  
B 110899B 110899 Benny and Penny in the Big No-No!: A Toon Book
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Hayes, Geoffrey
Length: 32 Copyright: 2009

Two mice meet their new neighbor and discover that she is not as scary as they feared. Neighbors. Graphic novel format. A Toon Book. Theodor Seuss Geisel Medal Winner 2010. AR 3.1 Lexile 30 GR level K IL K-2.
Benny and Penny in the Big No-No!: A Toon Book KP  
B 111575B 111575 Benny and Penny in the Toy Breaker: A Toon Book
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Hayes, Geoffrey
Length: 32 Copyright: 2010

When their cousin Bo comes to visit, Benny and Penny hide their toys and try to go on a treasure hunt without him, but Bo will not stop pestering them. Follett RL 1.3. AR 1.3. RC 1.1. Lexile BR.
Benny and Penny in the Toy Breaker: A Toon Book KP  
B 123237B 123237 Berlin Boxing Club
Grade Lvl: JS Author: Sharenow, Rob
Length: 404 Copyright: 2011

In 1936 Berlin, fourteen-year-old Karl Stern, considered Jewish despite a non-religious upbringing, learns to box from the legendary Max Schmeling while struggling with the realities of the Holocaust. IL 7-12. AR 5.7. RC 5.7. Lexile 880.
Berlin Boxing Club JS  
B 126752B 126752 Bernice Buttman, Model Citizen
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Lenz, Niki
Length: 228 Copyright: 2019

Bernice Buttman is tired of being labeled a 'bully,' so when her mom leaves her with her aunt, who is a nun, Bernice decides to mend her ways and become a model citizen. Responsible decision making. Bullying. Humor. Conduct of life. IL 4-8. AR 5.1. RC 4.7. Lexile 780. GR X.
Bernice Buttman, Model Citizen IJ  
B 126732B 126732 Best At It
Grade Lvl: IJS Author: Pancholy, Maulik
Length: 320 Copyright: 2019

Twelve-year-old Rahul Kapoor, an Indian-American boy growing up in small-town Indiana, struggles to come to terms with his identity, including that he may be gay. Relationship skills. LGBTQIA+. Realistic fiction. Anxiety. Family. Iowa Children's Choice, 2021-2022. IL 5-9. AR 4.0. RC 4.5. Lexile 620.
Best At It IJS  
KM 10217KM 10217 Best Halloween Ever (6 Copies)
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Robinson, Barbara
Length: 0 Copyright: 2004

The six horrible Herdman children create mayhem during Halloween. Contents: six copies of the humorous book (117 pages) by Barbara Robinson. Novel Study. AR 5.4. Follett RL 5.6. RC 5.5. Lexile 890.
Best Halloween Ever (6 Copies) PI  
B 107211B 107211 Best Kid in the World
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Reynolds, Peter H.
Length: 38 Copyright: 2006

Jealous of her older brother's "Best Kid in the World" medal, SugarLoaf tries to figure out how to get one for herself. Sibling rivalry. AR 2.5. IL - Pres-2.
Best Kid in the World KP  
B 102137B 102137 Betty Doll
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Polacco, Patricia
Length: 38 Copyright: 2001

Presents a story of precious family memories, based on the author's discovery of a beloved old rag doll wrapped in a letter written by her mother who had died. Picture book for older readers. AR 4.3. Follett RL 3.9.RC 3.8. Lexile 540. IL 2-5.
Betty Doll PI  
B 124585B 124585 Between the Lines
Grade Lvl: JS Author: Grimes, Nikki
Length: 216 Copyright: 2018

A group of high school students grow in understanding of each other's challenges and forge unexpected connections as they prepare for a boys versus girls poetry slam. Includes author's note about foster home care. Companion novel to "Bronx Masquerade"(B 101673). Urban fiction. Told in 9 voices with intermittent poetry. IL 8-12. Lexile 630.
Between the Lines JS  
B 125583B 125583 Between Us and Abuela: A Family Story from the Border
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Perkins, Mitali
Length: 40 Copyright: 2019

When Maria, Juan, and their mother go to the border between California and Mexico to visit their grandmother at Christmas, Maria must devise a way to get Juan's gift over the fence. Hispanic American. Holiday story. Includes back matter. IL K-3.
Between Us and Abuela: A Family Story from the Border KP  
B 126381B 126381 Beverly, Right Here
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: DiCamillo, Kate
Length: 241 Copyright: 2019

Beverly Tapinski has run away from home plenty of times, but that was when she was just a kid. Now that she's fourteen years old, she figures, it's not running away. It's leaving. Determined to make it on her own, Beverly finds a job and a place to live and tries to forget about her dog, Buddy, now buried underneath the orange trees back home; her friend Raymie, whom she left without a word; and her mom, Rhonda, who has never cared about anyone but herself. Beverly doesn't want to depend on anyone, and she definitely doesn't want anyone to depend on her. But despite her best efforts, she can't help forming connections with the people around her--and gradually, she learns to see herself through their eyes. Companion to: Raymie Nightingale (#123138). Realistic fiction. IL 6-9. AR 3.5. RC 2.6. Lexile 480.
Beverly, Right Here IJ  
B 123432B 123432 Beyond the Bright Sea
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Wolk, Lauren
Length: 283 Copyright: 2017

Crow has lived her entire life on a tiny piece of the starkly beautiful Elizabeth Islands off the coast of Massachusetts. Her only companions are Osh, the man who rescued her from a tiny skiff as an infant and raised her, and Miss Maggie, their neighbor across the sandbar. But it isn't until the night when a mysterious fire appears across the water that an unspoken question of her own history forms in her heart and an unstoppable chain of events is triggered. Using her bravery and perseverance, Crow must follow clues that not only lead to a personal treasure, but to uncovering her lost identity and, ultimately, understanding what it means to be a family. Identity. Historical fiction. Starred reviews. Best book acknowledgements. IL 4-9. AR 4.8. RC 4.7. Lexile 770. (Multiple copy set KM 12840).
Beyond the Bright Sea IJ  
KM 12840KM 12840 Beyond the Bright Sea (2 PARTS)(25 books)
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Wolk, Lauren
Length: 283 Copyright: 2017

Crow has lived her entire life on a tiny piece of the starkly beautiful Elizabeth Islands off the coast of Massachusetts. Her only companions are Osh, the man who rescued her from a tiny skiff as an infant and raised her, and Miss Maggie, their neighbor across the sandbar. But it isn't until the night when a mysterious fire appears across the water that an unspoken question of her own history forms in her heart and an unstoppable chain of events is triggered. Using her bravery and perseverance, Crow must follow clues that not only lead to a personal treasure, but to uncovering her lost identity and, ultimately, understanding what it means to be a family. Class set of 25 books. Historical Fiction. Orphan. Novel Study. IL 4-9. AR 4.8. RC 4.7. Lexile 770.
Beyond the Bright Sea (2 PARTS)(25 books) IJ  
B 124960B 124960 Bicycle Spy
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: McDonough, Yona Zeldis
Length: 197 Copyright: 2016

Twelve-year-old Marcel loves riding his bicycle, and dreams of competing in the Tour de France, but it is 1942 and German soldiers are everywhere, stopping him as he delivers bread from his parents' bakery around Aucoin--then one day he discovers that it is not just bread he is delivering, and suddenly he finds himself in posession of dangerous secrets about his parents and his new friend from Paris, Delphine. AR 4.7, RC 3.7. GR V. IL 4-8. Iowa Children's Choice Award, 2019-2020.
Bicycle Spy IJ  
B 125727B 125727 Big Angry Roar
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Lambert, Jonathan
Length: 32 Copyright: 2018

When a lion cub gets in trouble for fighting with his younger sister, he storms off and the other jungle animals try to help him figure out how to handle his anger. Stories about me. Anger fiction. Siblings. IL Pres-2.
Big Angry Roar KP  
B 126126B 126126 Big Bed for Little Snow
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Lin, Grace
Length: 40 Copyright: 2019

When winter comes, Mommy makes a soft bed for Little Snow to sleep on, but each night he cannot resist jumping on the bed, causing tiny feathers to fly down. Asian American. Imagination stories. IL Pres-2. AR 2.0.
Big Bed for Little Snow KP  
B 86252B 86252 Big Brother, Little Brother
Grade Lvl: K Author: Dale, Penny
Length: 26 Copyright: 1997

When Little Brother and Big Brother are upset, they both know why--because they're brothers! AR 1.1. RC 1.4. Lexile 220.
Big Brother, Little Brother K  
B 123078B 123078 Big Cat, Little Cat
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Cooper, Elisha
Length: 40 Copyright: 2017

A tale about friendship, new beginnings, and cats. Loss of a pet. IL Pres-2. AR 1.5. Lexile 370.
Big Cat, Little Cat KP  
B 124384B 124384 Big Dark
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Philbrick, W. R
Length: 178 Copyright: 2016

When something knocks out everything electrical at midnight on New Year's Eve, the world is plunged into chaos, including the town of Harmony, New Hampshire, where Webster Bragg, a vicious survivalist, sees an opportunity to dominate his fellow citizens--but as the town struggles to maintain order and civilization, young Charlie Cobb sets out on a dangerous journey through the snow to find medicine for his diabetic mother. Science fiction. Survival. Action and adventure. IL 4-8. AR 5.1. RC 4.8. Lexile 780.
Big Dark IJ  
B 128026B 128026 Big Dreams, Small Fish
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Cohen, Paula
Length: 40 Copyright: 2022

When the opportunity arises, Shirley, the daughter of immigrants who live above their corner grocery store, turns some overlooked gefilte fish into a marketing strategy that changes the flavor of the neighborhood. Family story. Historical fiction. Immigration. Family-owned business. IL Pres-3.
Big Dreams, Small Fish KP  
B 109157B 109157 Big Game of Everything
Grade Lvl: JS Author: Lynch, Chris
Length: 275 Copyright: 2008

Jock looks forward to spending two months of the summer working at his grandfather's golf complex, but when the rest of his eccentric family go with him they all learn a lesson about the bond of family. Material possessions and status. Lexile 830. AR 5.0. RC 5.4.
Big Game of Everything JS  
B 115940B 115940 Big Red Lollipop
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Khan, Rukhsana
Length: 32 Copyright: 2010

Having to take her younger sister along the first time she is invited to a birthday party spoils Rubina's fun, and later when that sister is asked to a party and baby sister wants to come, Rubina must decide whether to help. Arab Americans Fiction. Sisters Fiction. AR 2.2. RC 1.4. Lexile 410. IL K-3. (I'm Your Neighbor - Welcoming Library).
Big Red Lollipop KP  
B 126583B 126583 Big Words for Little People
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Curtis, Jamie Lee
Length: 32 Copyright: 2008

A big sister teaches her younger siblings some important words, like "responsibility," "perseverance," and "respect." Conduct of life. Stories in rhyme. Social emotional learning. IL K-3. AR 3.6.
Big Words for Little People KP  
B 109465B 109465 Bird
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Elliott, Zetta
Length: 42 Copyright: 2008

Bird, an artistic young African American boy, expresses himself through drawing as he struggles to understand his older brother's drug addiction and death, while a family friend, Uncle Son, provides guidance and understanding. Novels in verse. Illustrated by Shadra Strickland. AR 3.8. Follett RL 4.0. Lexile 720. Coretta Scott King John Steptoe Award 2009.
Bird PI  
B 72107B 72107 Birthday Presents
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Rylant, Cynthia
Length: 27 Copyright: 1987

A five year old girl listens as her mother and father describe her four previous birthday celebrations. AR 2.9. RC 2.8. Lexile 420. GR level K.
Birthday Presents KP  
B 74976B 74976 Bizzy Bones and Uncle Ezra
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Martin, Jacqueline Briggs
Length: 32 Copyright: 1984

A young mouse named Bizzy bones is afraid the wind will blow away the old shoe that is his home, but his Uncle Ezra helps him overcome fear. Iowa author.
Bizzy Bones and Uncle Ezra KP  
B 126759B 126759 Black Brother, Black Brother
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Rhodes, Jewell Parker
Length: 239 Copyright: 2020

Suspended unjustly from elite Middlefield Prep, Donte Ellison studies fencing with a former champion, hoping to put the racist fencing team captain in his place. African American. Coming of age. Prejudice and racism. Self-management. IL 5-9. AR 3.4. GR V.
Black Brother, Black Brother IJ  
B 128310B 128310 Black Cake: A Novel
Grade Lvl: S Author: Wilkerson, Charmaine
Length: 385 Copyright: 2022

In present-day California, Eleanor Bennett's death leaves behind a puzzling inheritance for her two children, Byron and Benny: a traditional Caribbean black cake, made from a family recipe with a long history, and a voice recording. In her message, Eleanor shares a tumultuous story about a headstrong young swimmer who escapes her island home under suspicion of murder. The journey Eleanor unfolds, the secrets she still holds back, and the mystery of a long-lost child, challenge everything the siblings thought they knew about their family, and themselves. Mature themes. Adult fiction. Realistic fiction. Relationship skills. Family secrets. African American. 24-25 Iowa High School Book Award. IL 10-12.
Black Cake: A Novel S  
KM 13796KM 13796 Black Cake: A Novel (Playaway)
Grade Lvl: S Author: Wilkerson, Charmaine
Length: 0 Copyright: 2022

In present-day California, Eleanor Bennett's death leaves behind a puzzling inheritance for her two children, Byron and Benny: a traditional Caribbean black cake, made from a family recipe with a long history, and a voice recording. In her message, Eleanor shares a tumultuous story about a headstrong young swimmer who escapes her island home under suspicion of murder. The journey Eleanor unfolds, the secrets she still holds back, and the mystery of a long-lost child, challenge everything the siblings thought they knew about their family, and themselves. Contents include book, playaway and a 5-way splitter. Playaway run time: 12 hours. Mature themes. Adult fiction. Realistic fiction. Relationship skills. Family secrets. African American. 24-25 Iowa High School Book Award. IL 10-12.
Black Cake: A Novel (Playaway) S  
B 126758B 126758 Black Girl Unlimited: The Remarkable Story of a Teenage Wizard
Grade Lvl: S Author: Brown, Echo
Length: 294 Copyright: 2020

From age six through her high school valedictory speech, believing she and her mother are wizards helps young Echo cope with poverty, hunger, her mother's drug abuse, and much more. Biographical fiction. African American. Magical realism. Coming of age. Family problems. IL 10-12.
Black Girl Unlimited: The Remarkable Story of a Teenage Wizard S  
B 126755B 126755 Black Kids
Grade Lvl: JS Author: Hammonds Reed, Christina
Length: 362 Copyright: 2020

With the Rodney King riots closing in on high school senior Ashley and her family, the privileged bubble she has enjoyed, protecting her from the difficult realities most black people face, begins to crumble. African American. Historical fiction. Realistic fiction. Prejudice and racism. IL 9-12. AR 5.3. Lexile 830.
Black Kids JS  
B 113575B 113575 Blackout
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Rocco, John
Length: 40 Copyright: 2011

Neighbors gather on the roof after the power goes out on a hot nightin the city and start having so much fun not everyone is happy when the lights go back on. Electric power failures--Fiction. Caldecott Honor book. RC 1.1. Lexile BR. IL Pres-1.
Blackout KP  
B 124959B 124959 Blended
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Draper, Sharon M
Length: 308 Copyright: 2018

Piano-prodigy Isabella, eleven, whose black father and white mother struggle to share custody, never feels whole, especially as racial tensions affect her school, her parents both become engaged, and she and her stepbrother are stopped by police. Blended families. Realistic fiction. IL 4-8. AR 4.0. RC 3.4. Lexile 610. Iowa Children's Choice Award 2021-2022.
Blended IJ  
KM 13160KM 13160 Blended (Playaway)
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Draper, Sharon M
Length: 308 Copyright: 2018

Eleven-year-old Isabella's blended family is more divided than ever in this thoughtful story about divorce and racial identity. Contains book, playaway and 5-way splitter. Playaway run time: Approximately 5.5 hours. IL 4-8. AR 4.0. RC 3.4. Lexile 610. Iowa Children's Choice Award, 2021-2022.
Blended (Playaway) IJ  
B 117114B 117114 Blessing Cup
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Polacco, Patricia
Length: 40 Copyright: 2013

A single china cup from a tea set left behind when Jews were forced to leave Russia helps hold a family together through generations of living in America, reminding them of the most important things in life. Prequel to The Keeping Quilt. Tradition. Drinking cups Fiction. Jews Fiction. Family life Fiction. AR 4.2 RC 4.5 Lexile 740 IL 1-4.
Blessing Cup PI  
B 109534B 109534 Blind Faith
Grade Lvl: JS Author: Wittlinger, Ellen
Length: 280 Copyright: 2007

While coping with her grandmother's sudden death and her mother's resulting depression and fascination with a spiritualist church, whose ministers claim to communicate with the dead, fifteen year old Liz finds herself falling for a new neighbor whose mother is dying of cancer. AR 4.5. RC 4.3. Lexile 750.
Blind Faith JS  
KM 6153KM 6153 Block Play People
Grade Lvl: KP Author:
Length: 0 Copyright: 1999

Play set of vinyl figures consists of five families. Multi-ethnic groups: white, Asian, Hispanic, Native American, African American.
Block Play People KP  
B 123076B 123076 Bloom
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Diesen, Deborah
Length: 32 Copyright: 2017

A mother and child plant flower bulbs in the fall, wait through the winter, and see them bloom in the spring. IL Pres-2.
Bloom KP  
B 120019B 120019 Blossoming Universe of Violet Diamond
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Woods, Brenda
Length: 222 Copyright: 2014

A biracial girl finally gets the chance to meet the African American side of her family. Racially mixed people- Fiction. AR 4.3 RC 4.2 Lexile 670 IL 4-7.
Blossoming Universe of Violet Diamond IJ  
B 85497B 85497 Blushful Hippopotamus
Grade Lvl: K Author: Raschka, Chris
Length: 32 Copyright: 1996

Though Roosevelt the hippopotamus's sister teases him because he blushes a lot, his best friend helps him feel better about himself. RC 1.7. Lexile 550.
Blushful Hippopotamus K  
B 119239B 119239 Bo at Ballard Creek
Grade Lvl: I Author: Hill, Kirkpatrick
Length: 278 Copyright: 2013

It's the 1920s, and Bo was headed for an Alaska orphanage when she won the hearts of two tough gold miners who set out to raise her, enthusiastically helped by all the kind people of the nearby Eskimo village. Fathers- Fiction. Alaska History 1867-1959- Fiction. Scott O'Dell Award for Historical Fiction 2014. AR 5.2 RC 5.5 Lexile 840 IL 4-6.
Bo at Ballard Creek I  
B 119240B 119240 Bo at Iditarod Creek
Grade Lvl: I Author: Hill, Kirkpatrick
Length: 281 Copyright: 2014

In 1920s Alaska, when five-year-old Bo and her two adoptive fathers move to Iditarod Creek to work at a new gold mine, Bo feels homesick until she realizes there is friendship to be found everywhere--and Iditarod Creek may hold some surprises for her already unconventional family. Alaska History 1867-1959- Fiction. Sequel to Bo at Ballard Creek 119239. AR 4.9 Lexile 760 IL 4-6.
Bo at Iditarod Creek I  
B 123236B 123236 Bone Gap
Grade Lvl: JS Author: Ruby, Laura
Length: 345 Copyright: 2015

Eighteen-year-old Finn, an outsider in his quiet Midwestern town, is the only witness to the abduction of town favorite Roza, but his inability to distinguish between faces makes it difficult for him to help with the investigation, and subjects him to even more ridicule and bullying. IL 8-12. AR 4.9. RC 6.3. Lexile 810.
Bone Gap JS  
B 126372B 126372 Bone Houses
Grade Lvl: S Author: Lloyd-Jones, Emily
Length: 338 Copyright: 2019

When risen corpses called 'bone houses' threaten Ryn's village because of a decades-old curse, she teams up with a mapmaker named Ellis to solve the mystery of the curse and destroy the bone houses forever. Blessing and cursing. Paranormal fiction. Dark fantasy. Horror. Historical fiction. IL 10-12.
Bone Houses S  
B 124978B 124978 Book of Essie
Grade Lvl: S Author: Weir, Meghan MacLean
Length: 319 Copyright: 2018

Esther Ann Hicks--Essie--is the youngest child on Six for Hicks, a reality television phenomenon. She's grown up in the spotlight, both idolized and despised for her family's fire-and-brimstone brand of faith. When Essie's mother, Celia, discovers that Essie is pregnant, she arranges an emergency meeting with the show's producers: Do they sneak Essie out of the country for an abortion? Do they pass the child off as Celia's? Or do they try to arrange a marriage--and a ratings-blockbuster wedding? Meanwhile, Essie is quietly pairing herself up with Roarke Richards, a senior at her school with a secret of his own to protect. As the newly formed couple attempt to sell their fabricated love story to the media--through exclusive interviews with an infamously conservative reporter named Liberty Bell--Essie finds she has questions of her own: What was the real reason for her older sister leaving home? Who can she trust with the truth about her family? And how much is she willing to sacrifice to win her own freedom? Celebrity fiction. Coming of age. Teen girls. IL 10-12.
Book of Essie S  
B 123430B 123430 Book of Lies
Grade Lvl: JS Author: Terry, Teri
Length: 370 Copyright: 2017

In this suspenseful, gripping novel, teen twin girls raised separately meet for the first time at their mother's funeral. Quinn has been trained to never tell a lie. Piper is a practiced liar. Narrated in both voices, the story of their quest to learn truths that have been concealed from them is shadowed by a dark spell that beckons them to run at night with a pack of murdering ghost hounds. Suspense, menace, mystery, witchcraft, family secrets, mistaken identity, and romance are interwoven in a brilliantly written page-turner that will grab and thrill teen readers. Fiction. IL 8-12. RC 5.3. Lexile 570.
Book of Lies JS  
B 124236B 124236 Born to Be Good
Grade Lvl: PIJ Author: Fry, Michael
Length: 339 Copyright: 2018

Victor Spoil hates the Junior Super Academy. It makes him cranky--and his parents couldn't be prouder, because supervillains aren't meant to be nice. Until Victor confesses he wants to leave and become a librarian. The horror! But when superheroes and villains--including his parents--start disappearing, only a dedicated do-gooder like Victor can track them down. He discovers that the supers are being captured to square off against aliens in gladiator-like shows. And unlike the scripted fights that the supers usually sign up for, these battles are to the death! Victor and his fellow super students must join together and harness their super powers to battle this dastardly mega-villain. But to be a hero, Victor finally has to embrace his inner villain. Will he be able to stoop that low? Humorous fiction. Series fiction: How to Be a SuperVillain, Book 2. IL 3-7.
Born to Be Good PIJ  
KM 12952KM 12952 Born to Be Good (Playaway)
Grade Lvl: PIJ Author: Fry, Michael
Length: 0 Copyright: 2018

Victor Spoil hates the Junior Super Academy. It makes him cranky--and his parents couldn't be prouder, because supervillains aren't meant to be nice. Until Victor confesses he wants to leave and become a librarian. The horror! But when superheroes and villains--including his parents--start disappearing, only a dedicated do-gooder like Victor can track them down. He discovers that the supers are being captured to square off against aliens in gladiator-like shows. And unlike the scripted fights that the supers usually sign up for, these battles are to the death! Victor and his fellow super students must join together and harness their super powers to battle this dastardly mega-villain. But to be a hero, Victor finally has to embrace his inner villain. Will he be able to stoop that low? Humorous fiction. Series fiction: How to Be a Super Villian, Book 2. Contains hardcover book, playaway and a 5-way splitter. Playaway run time: 3 hours. IL 3-7.
Born to Be Good (Playaway) PIJ  
B 115420B 115420 Born Wicked
Grade Lvl: JS Author: Spotswood, Jessica
Length: 330 Copyright: 2012

In an alternate New England of 1900, where the Brotherhood dominates and controls society, sixteen-year-old Cate Cahill has struggled since her mother's death to keep secret that she and her younger sisters are witches, but when a governess arrives from the Sisterhood, everything changes. Witches Fiction. Sisters Fiction. Governesses Fiction. From the series Cahill Witch Chronicles, Book 1. AR 4.4 RC 4.7 Lexile 650 IL 7-12.
Born Wicked JS  
B 114600B 114600 Born Yesterday: The Diary of a Young Journalist
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Solheim, James
Length: 28 Copyright: 2010

A baby who plans to grow up to be a writer records thoughts and events in a private journal. Sibling adjustment. Siblings. AR 3.1. RC 1.7. Lexile 500. IL Pres-2.
Born Yesterday: The Diary of a Young Journalist KP  
B 101449B 101449 Boss for a Day
Grade Lvl: P Author: dePaola, Tomie
Length: 32 Copyright: 2001

Moffie is ten minutes older than her twin brother, Morgie, and so she is always in charge, but when their mother says she is too bossy, Moffie decides to make Morgie boss for a day. Twins. Bossiness. All Aboard Reading, Level 1. From the series The Barkers. AR 1.7. Follett RL 1.5. RC 1.8. Lexile 250. GR Level I.
Boss for a Day P  
B 122370B 122370 Bossier Baby
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Frazee, Marla
Length: 40 Copyright: 2016

Boss Baby (113582) used to be in charge of his family, but that was before he got an even bossier baby sister. Brothers and sisters- Fiction. Siblings. AR 3.0 IL Pres-2.
Bossier Baby KP  
B 123282B 123282 Bow Wow
Grade Lvl: PIJ Author: Quinn, Spencer
Length: 296 Copyright: 2017

Bowser the mutt lives with eleven-year-old Birdie Gaux and her grandmother in the normally quiet Louisiana bayou town of St. Roch, but news that a bull shark has somehow made its way into the swamp has everyone excited, and the cash bounty for landing the shark has lured some very shady characters into town--one hunter in particular is prepared to go to any lengths to collect the money. Book 3 in Bowser and Birdie series.
Bow Wow PIJ  
B 126614B 126614 Bowl Full of Peace: A True Story
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Stelson, Caren Barzelay
Length: 40 Copyright: 2020

Six-year-old Sachiko and her family suffered greatly after the atomic bombing of Nagasaki, and in the years that followed, the miraculous survival of a ceramic bowl became a key part of Sachiko's journey toward peace. Consequences of war. Picture book for older readers. World War II. Atomic bomb victims. IL 2-6. AR 3.6. Lexile 650. GR S.
Bowl Full of Peace: A True Story PI  
B 123581B 123581 Boy Called Bat
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Arnold, Elana K
Length: 198 Copyright: 2017

When his veterinarian mom brings home a stray baby skunk that needs rehabilitation before it can be placed in a wild animal shelter, Bat, who has austism, resolves to prove that he is up to the challenge of caring for the skunk permanently. Realistic fiction. Series. Book 1. IL 3-7. IL 3-7. AR 4.6. RC 4.6. Lexile 760. Iowa Children's Choice Award, 2019-2020.
Boy Called Bat PI  
B 75531B 75531 BOY OF THE BELLS
Grade Lvl: KP Author: SIMON, CARLY
Length: 32 Copyright: 1990

A young boy, with a little advice from Santa Claus, performs a miracle on Christmas Day, restoring joy to his sister's heart. Follett RL 4.1.
BOY OF THE BELLS KP  
B 112041B 112041 Boy Who Howled
Grade Lvl: I Author: Power, Timothy
Length: 260 Copyright: 2010

A boy who has been raised by wolves from a young age unexpectedly finds himself back in human society, trying to figure out how to fit in. Feral children. Twins. AR and RC 5.6. Lexile 870. IL 4-6.
Boy Who Howled I  
B 127241B 127241 Boy Who Made Everyone Laugh
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Rutter, Helen
Length: 246 Copyright: 2021

Billy Plimpton wants to be a famous comedian when he grows up but his stutter is getting in the way, and right now he is so worried about being made fun of by the kids in his new school that he plans on not talking at all, but the plan backfires because his persistent silence only draws attention of the school bully and Billy realizes that he needs another plan, one that does not depend on him speaking without a stutter. Diverse abilities. Realistic fiction. IL 4-8. AR 4.9.
Boy Who Made Everyone Laugh IJ  
B 124739B 124739 Boy With the Perpetual Nervousness: A Memoir
Grade Lvl: S Author: Caveney, Graham
Length: 259 Copyright: 2018

Raised in a small town in the north of England known primarily for its cotton mills, football team, and its deep roots in the "Respectable Working Class," Graham Caveney armed himself against the confusing nature of adolescence with a thick accent, a copy of Kafka, and a record collection including the likes of the Buzzcocks and Joy Division. All three provided him the opportunity to escape, even if just in mind, beyond his small-town borders. But, when those passions are noticed and preyed upon by a mentor, everything changes. Now, as an adult, Caveney attempts to reconcile his past and present, coming to grips with both the challenges and wonder of adolescence, music, and literature. By turns angry, despairing, beautifully written, shockingly funny, and ultimately redemptive. Autobiography. Adult child abuse victims. Teacher preview recommended. IL 10-12.
Boy With the Perpetual Nervousness: A Memoir S  
KM 12782KM 12782 Brandon Brown quiere un perro (Brandon Brown Wants a Dog) (20 Books)
Grade Lvl: JST Author: Gaab, Carol
Length: 0 Copyright: 2013

Brandon Brown really wants a dog. But his mother is not quite so sure. A dog is a big responsibility for any age, much less a soon to be 9-year old. Determined to get a dog, Brandon will do almost anything to get one, but will he do everything it takes to keep one . . . a secret? Beginning Spanish Novel. Contains 20 books; Teacher's Guide on CD; and audio CD. Novel Study.
Brandon Brown quiere un perro (Brandon Brown Wants a Dog) (20 Books) JST  
B 109149B 109149 Bras & Broomsticks
Grade Lvl: IJS Author: Mlynowski, Sarah
Length: 310 Copyright: 2005

Living in New York City with her mother and her younger sister, Miri, fourteen year old Rachel tries to persuade Miri, who has recently become a witch, to help her become popular at school and to try to stop their divorced father's wedding. AR 3.8. RC 3.4. Lexile 640.
Bras & Broomsticks IJS  
B 72382B 72382 Brave Irene
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Steig, William
Length: 30 Copyright: 1986

Despite a raging snowstorm, Irene, a dressmaker's daughter, delivers the duchess' ball gown. Values: Courage, persevernance, caring. Making inferences. Inferring. AR 3.9 RC 3.5 Lexile 630 GR level S IL K-3.
Brave Irene KP  
B 126315B 126315 Brave Like That
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Stoddard, Lindsey
Length: 261 Copyright: 2020

Eleven-year-old Cyrus knows he is not cut out to be a football hero or fireman like his adopted father, but it takes a skittish stray dog to teach him that he, too, can be brave. Animal stories. Courage. Realistic fiction. Middle Schools. IL 4-8.
Brave Like That PI  
B 122941B 122941 Breaking Through
Grade Lvl: ST Author: Jimenez, Francisco
Length: 193 Copyright: 2001

At the age of fourteen, Francisco Jiménez, together with his older brother Roberto and his mother, are caught by la migra. Forced to leave their home in California, the entire family travels all night for twenty hours by bus, arriving at the U.S. and Mexican border in Nogales, Arizona. In the months and years that follow during the late 1950s-early 1960s, Francisco, his mother and father, and his seven brothers and sister not only struggle to keep their family together, but also face crushing poverty, long hours of labor, and blatant prejudice. How they sustain their hope, their good-heartedness, and tenacity is revealed in this sequel to The Circuit. Without bitterness or sentimentality, Francisco Jiménez finishes telling the story of his youth. IL 9-12. AR 5.3. RC 5.5. Lexile 750. GR Z.
Breaking Through ST  
B 127066B 127066 Breathing Underwater
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Allen, Sarah Elisabeth
Length: 216 Copyright: 2021

During a road trip, thirteen-year-old Olivia, a budding photographer, tries to recreate a Treasure Hunt she once shared with her sixteen-year-old sister, Ruth, while watching for signs that Ruth's depression is back. An Iowa Teen Award 2022-2023. Realistic fiction. Family. Travel. Photography. Mental health (depression). IL 6-10. AR 5.1. Lexile 800.
Breathing Underwater IJ  
B 110384B 110384 Brendan Buckley's Universe & Everything In It
Grade Lvl: I Author: Frazier, Sundee
Length: 198 Copyright: 2007

Brendan Buckley, a biracial ten-year-old, applies his scientific problem-solving ability and newfound interest in rocks and minerals to connect with his white grandfather, the president of Puyallup Rock Club, and to learn why he and Brendan's mother are estranged. Racially mixed people. Rock collecting. John Steptoe - Best New Talent Award 2008. Author is multiracial. AR 4.0. RC 3.4. Lexile 630.
Brendan Buckley's Universe & Everything In It I  
B 124986B 124986 Bridge of Clay
Grade Lvl: JS Author: Zusak, Markus
Length: 537 Copyright: 2018

Upon their father's return, the five Dunbar boys, who have raised themselves since their mother's death, begin to learn family secrets, including that of fourth brother Clay, who will build a bridge for complex reasons, including his own redemption. Starred reviews. Realistic fiction. Abandoned children. Coming of age / Bildungsroman. IL 10-12. AR 5.3. Lexile 650.
Bridge of Clay JS  
B 123045B 123045 Brobarians
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Ward, Lindsay
Length: 40 Copyright: 2017

This is the tale of the mighty Brobarians. Two warriors, once at peace....now at odds. Iggy the Brobarian has taken over the land. Can Otto the Big Brobarian win it back? Or maybe, with a little help, the two brothers can find peace again. A story of sibling rivalry and resolution. IL Pres-1.
Brobarians KP  
B 125981B 125981 Broken Ornament
Grade Lvl: KP Author: DiTerlizzi, Tony
Length: 48 Copyright: 2018

In his attempt to make this the best Christmas ever, Jack accidentally breaks a very old ornament, releasing a tiny fairy who teaches him something about the true Christmas spirit. Holiday story. Heirlooms. Fantasy. IL Pres-3. AR 3.0. Lexile 570.
Broken Ornament KP  
DVD 2952DVD 2952 Broken Places
Grade Lvl: T Author: Weisberg, Roger
Length: 76 Copyright: 2018

“The world breaks everyone and afterward many are strong at the broken places.” Ernest Hemingway, A Farewell to Arms Why are some children permanently damaged by early adversity while others are able to thrive? To help answer this question, filmmaker Roger Weisberg dug into his extensive film archives to update a few of the stories of the abused and neglected children he filmed decades ago. Viewers are given a unique time-lapse perspective on how the trauma that these children experienced shaped their lives as adults. BROKEN PLACES interweaves these longitudinal narratives with commentary from a few nationally renowned experts in neurobiology and early childhood development in order to illuminate the devastating impact of childhood adversity as well as the factors that can foster resilience. Educational edition. Digital Streaming access available for Keystone Consultants only for workshop model. Contact Librarian Mindy Reimer or Sector Coordinator for access. Professional DVD.
Broken Places T  
KM 10846KM 10846 Brooklyn Bridge: A Novel
Grade Lvl: IJS Author: Hesse, Karen
Length: 0 Copyright: 2008

In 1903 Brooklyn, fourteen year old Joseph Michtom's life changes for the worse when his parents, Russian immigrants, invent the teddy bear and turn their apartment into a factory, while nearby the glitter of Coney Island contrasts with the dismal lives of children dwelling under the Brooklyn Bridge. Coming of age. Contents: book (229 pages) by Karen Hesse and four read-along audio CDs. AR 4.2. RC 4.3. Lexile 680. Four-week loan period.
Brooklyn Bridge: A Novel IJS  
B 118886B 118886 Brothers
Grade Lvl: K Author: McPhail, David
Length: 32 Copyright: 2014

Although two brothers are different in many ways, they are alike, too--most importantly, in their love for each other. IL Pres-K.
Brothers K  
B 107441B 107441 Brothers and Sisters
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Dwight, Laura
Length: 34 Copyright: 2005

Presents a description of what it is like to have a sibling with a disability. Includes the stories of a number of children who interact with a brother or sister with a physical disability. AR 3.5. Follett RL 2.3.
Brothers and Sisters KP  
B 114073B 114073 Brothers At Bat: The True Story
Grade Lvl: KPI Author: Vernick, Audrey
Length: 39 Copyright: 2012

Subtitle: The True Story of an Amazing All-Brother Baseball Team. Shares the story of the Acerras and their sixteen children, who had enough members to fill every position on a baseball team. AR 4.4. Lexile 780. IL K-4.
Brothers At Bat: The True Story KPI  
B 115412B 115412 Bruiser
Grade Lvl: JS Author: Shusterman, Neal
Length: 328 Copyright: 2011

Inexplicable events start to occur when sixteen-year-old twins Tennyson and Bronte befriend a troubled and misunderstood outcast, aptly nicknamed Bruiser, and his little brother, Cody. Child abuse Fiction. Twins Fiction. Brothers and sisters Fiction. Family problems Fiction. AR 5.5 RC 5.4 Lexile 820 IL 8-12.
Bruiser JS  
B 108612B 108612 Bubble & Squeak
Grade Lvl: K Author: Bonnett-Rampersaud, Louise
Length: 24 Copyright: 2006

Bubble helps her mother practice bedtime rituals, such as checking for monsters and reading a favorite book, that Bubble proclaims she has outgrown, but that her baby sister, Squeak, will need when she gets a little older. Sisters. AR 3.1. Follett RL 2.2.
Bubble & Squeak K  
B 123572B 123572 Bubbles
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Cooper, Abby
Length: 262 Copyright: 2017

While trying to cheer up her depressed mother, twelve-year-old, biracial Sophie gets roped into doing a triathlon, as part of a school project on risk-taking, and discovers she can see people's thoughts in bubbles above their heads. Realistic fiction. IL 4-8.
Bubbles IJ  
B 124898B 124898 Buffering: Unshared Tales of a Life Fully Loaded
Grade Lvl: JS Author: Hart, Hannah
Length: 256 Copyright: 2016

Hannah Hart, wildly popular YouTube personality and author of the New York Times bestseller My Drunk Kitchen, is stirring up tales from her past with a collection of narrative essays about family, faith, love, sexuality, self-worth, friendship and fame. Iowa HS Battle of the Books 2018-2019. Anecdotes. Autobiography. Internet personality. Essays. Nonfiction. IL 9-12.
Buffering: Unshared Tales of a Life Fully Loaded JS  
KM 8380KM 8380 Building Fluency Through Reader's Theatre Gr 5-6
Grade Lvl: I Author:
Length: 0 Copyright: 2006

Scripts have multiple reading levels (4.5-6.0). Titles: Lillian's Family Tree (Theme: heritage; content area: language arts); Remember Who you Are (express yourself; autobiography; language arts); Independence Trunk (responsibility; American Revolution; social studies); From Independence to Oregon (journeys and quests; Oregon Trail); Anglezandria and the Golden Tri-Scarab (cooperation and competition; geometric terms and shapes); How Puzzling! (problem solving; math); Little Things Matter (small things/matter; science); and Touchdown of the Wrong Kind (nature; tornadoes). Each script is based on or complements a piece of children's literature: Year Down Yonder; Boy; My Brother Sam Is Dead; Bound for Oregon; Sir Cumference and the Sword in the Cone; Sideways Arithmetic from Wayside School; Magic School Bus Gets Baked in a Cake; Eyewitness Science: Matter; and Night of the Twisters. Guide provides lessons, ELL support and reproducibles; Contents: teacher's guide; hybrid teacher resource CD (character masks, poem overheads, PowerPoint shows, reproducibles, song overheads, take-home scripts); three performance audio CDs (with scripts, songs and poems); 19 transparencies (song and poem for each script); and six copies of the eight different scripts.
Building Fluency Through Reader's Theatre Gr 5-6 I  
B 115921B 115921 Building Our House
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Bean, Jonathan
Length: 41 Copyright: 2013

A young girl narrates her family's move from the city to the country, where they have bought a piece of land and live in a trailer while they build a house from the ground up, with help from relatives and friends. House construction Fiction. AR 3.8 IL K-3.
Building Our House KP  
B 125978B 125978 Bunny Business (Mama's Day at Work)
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Richmond, Lori
Length: 32 Copyright: 2020

Mama is taking Bunny to work today, and Bunny couldn't be more excited! But when the office isn't all it's cracked up to be, Bunny has to get creative to save the office from boredom. Family stories. Humor fiction. IL Pres-2.
Bunny Business (Mama's Day at Work) KP  
B 126370B 126370 Burn
Grade Lvl: JS Author: Ness, Patrick
Length: 371 Copyright: 2020

On a cold Sunday evening in early 1957, Sarah Dewhurst waited with her father in the parking lot of the Chevron gas station for the dragon he'd hired to help on the farm. Sarah Dewhurst and her father, outcasts in their little town of Frome, Washington, are forced to hire a dragon to work their farm, something only the poorest of the poor ever have to resort to. The dragon, Kazimir, has more to him than meets the eye, though. Sarah can't help but be curious about him, an animal who supposedly doesn't have a soul but who is seemingly intent on keeping her safe. Because the dragon knows something she doesn't. He has arrived at the farm with a prophecy on his mind. A prophecy that involves a deadly assassin, a cult of dragon worshippers, two FBI agents in hot pursuit--and somehow, Sarah Dewhurst herself. Historical fiction. Horror. Alternative histories. Fantasy. Iowa High School Book Award 2022-2023. IL 9-12.
Burn JS  
B 109535B 109535 Burned
Grade Lvl: JS Author: Hopkins, Ellen
Length: 532 Copyright: 2006

Seventeen year old Pattyn, the eldest daughter in a large Mormom family, is sent to her aunt's Nevada ranch for the summer where she temporarily escapes her alcoholic, abusive father and finds love and acceptance, only to lose everything when she returns home. Mature themes. Young adult fiction. Identity. Family problems. Told in free verse. IL 9-12. AR 4.2. RC 10.0. Lexile NP.
Burned JS  
B 128282B 128282 Busy Betty & the Circus Surprise (Book 2)
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Witherspoon, Reese
Length: 40 Copyright: 2023

Secretly preparing to throw her Mom a circus surprise party, Busy Betty enlists the help of her best friend, Mae, but when she realizes her Mom's birthday is next month, she wonders what to do with her circus surprise now. Birthday parties. Surprises. Circus fiction. Series fiction: Busy Betty. Lexile 550. IL Pres-3.
Busy Betty & the Circus Surprise (Book 2) KP  
B 115116B 115116 But I Wanted a Baby Brother!
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Feiffer, Kate
Length: 32 Copyright: 2010

Oliver Keaton wants a baby brother more than anything but when he gets a baby sister instead, he sets out with his dog Chaplin to trade his sister for the perfect baby brother. Brothers and sisters-- Fiction. AR 3.1 RC 2.3 Lexile 570 IL K-3.
But I Wanted a Baby Brother! KP  
B 124174B 124174 But It's Just a Game
Grade Lvl: KPI Author: Cook, Julia
Length: 30 Copyright: 2013

Meet Jasper! A young boy who is totally absorbed with playing video games…. Video game addiction is on the rise, but it can be prevented. This creative story book teaches both kids and adults how to switch out their game controller for a “life controller.” Video gaming is becoming a part of our culture, and we must be strategic in creating a healthy gaming balance. Realistic fiction. IL K-6.
But It's Just a Game KPI  
B 126123B 126123 Camp Tiger
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Choi, Susan
Length: 40 Copyright: 2019

A talking tiger approaches a family during their annual end-of-summer camping trip and is befriended by the youngest, a boy who does not feel ready for first grade. Imagination stories. IL K-3. AR 3.4. Lexile 560.
Camp Tiger KP  
B 123887B 123887 Cancer Hates Kisses
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Sliwerski, Jessica Reid
Length: 40 Copyright: 2017

Mothers are superheroes when they're battling cancer, and this empowering picture book gives them an honest yet spirited way to share the difficult experience with their kids. Realistic fiction. IL Pres-3. Lexile 480.
Cancer Hates Kisses KP  
B 126748B 126748 Canyon's Edge
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Bowling, Dusti
Length: 307 Copyright: 2020

A year after the death of her mother in a restaurant shooting, Nora is left struggling to stay alive when a climbing trip with her father goes terribly wrong. Adventure. Survival story. Novel in verse. Grief and loss. 2023-2024 Iowa Teen Award. IL 4-8. AR 4.8. Lexile 750.
Canyon's Edge IJ  
KM 13664KM 13664 Canyon's Edge (Playaway)
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Bowling, Dusti
Length: 307 Copyright: 2020

A year after the death of her mother in a restaurant shooting, Nora is left struggling to stay alive when a climbing trip with her father goes terribly wrong. Contents include book, playaway and a 5-way splitter. Playaway run time: 3 hours. Adventure. Survival story. Novel in verse. Grief and loss. 2023-2024 Iowa Teen Award. IL 4-8. AR 4.8. Lexile 750.
Canyon's Edge (Playaway) IJ  
B 126038B 126038 Captain Superlative
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Puller, J. S
Length: 245 Copyright: 2018

Janey, a quiet outsider, is inspired by the eccentric and enigmatic Captain Superlative, a masked superhero who runs through the halls of their middle school, performing radical acts of kindness. Bullying. Friendship stories. Realistic fiction. Mystery. Iowa Children's Choice Award 2020-2021. IL 4-8. AR 4.4. RC 3.4. Lexile 600.
Captain Superlative IJ  
KM 13003KM 13003 Carlos & Carmen (Spanish Readers) (8 Books)
Grade Lvl: PI Author: McDonald, Kirsten
Length: 0 Copyright: 2019

Here comes Carlos and Carmen! Emergent readers will race through these easy readers alongside the twins. These books feature Latino characters living middle-class American lives. Simple Spanish terms and their definitions are introduced and reinforced in these books. Set of 8 Spanish easy chapter books. Series fiction. Carlos and Carmen. Beginning chapter books. IL 1-4. Titles include: La casa de una llanta - One Tire House - AR 2.7. GR L. La lluvia torrencial - The Big Rain - AR 2.5. GR L. El ruido nocturno - Nightmare Noise - AR 2.7. GR K. La sorpresa verde - The Green Surprise - AR 2.7. GR K. El error rico - The Yummy Mistake - GR K. Las ruedas tambaleantes - The Wobbly Wheels - GR K. El tiempo de uncle - Tio Time - GR L. El fin de semana arenoso - The Sandy Weekend - GR K.
Carlos & Carmen (Spanish Readers) (8 Books) PI  
B 125720B 125720 Carmela Full of Wishes
Grade Lvl: KP Author: de la Pena, Matt
Length: 40 Copyright: 2018

Carmela, finally old enough to run errands with her brother, tries to think of the perfect wish, while his wish seems to be that she stayed home. Family stories. Hispanic American. IL K-3. AR 4.0. Lexile 630.
Carmela Full of Wishes KP  
B 119432B 119432 Cecilia and Miguel are Best Friends = Cecilia y Miguel son mejores amigos
Grade Lvl: KPI Author: Bertrand, Diane Gonzales
Length: 32 Copyright: 2014

In this celebration of friendship, best friends Cecilia and Miguel forgive mistakes, share adventures, and--sometimes--even become family. Follows their story from third grade to their adult life with their marriage & children. Mexican Americans- Fiction. Bilingual text. English & Spanish appear on the same page. IL K-4.
Cecilia and Miguel are Best Friends = Cecilia y Miguel son mejores amigos KPI  
B 73194B 73194 CECILY'S CHRISTMAS
Grade Lvl: KP Author: VAN RYNBACH, IRIS
Length: 32 Copyright: 1988

Cecily does not seem as interested in the Christmas preparations as her sister Amelie until the big day arrives.
CECILY'S CHRISTMAS KP  
B 84435B 84435 Celebrating Families
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Hausherr, Rosmarie
Length: 32 Copyright: 1997

Presents brief descriptions of many different kinds of families, both traditional and nontraditional. Follett RL 3.5.
Celebrating Families KP  
B 116556B 116556 Center of Everything
Grade Lvl: I Author: Urban, Linda
Length: 197 Copyright: 2013

Ruby Pepperdine thinks her life is perfect until her best friend gets mad at her and her grandmother, Gigi, passes away. When she finds her life falling apart around her, she regrets the problems she has caused and searches for a way to set things right. She decides to pin her hopes on Burning Day, when the town will listen to her read her winning essay, and her twelfth birthday wish, which she hopes will be the key to putting her life back on track. AR 4.9 RC 5.4 Lexile 830 IL 4-6.
Center of Everything I  
B 122894B 122894 Chachaji’s Cup
Grade Lvl: KPI Author: Krishnaswami, Uma
Length: 32 Copyright: 2003

A boy learns about his family history and the Partition of India from his great uncle, through stories told over a beloved old teacup. In his comfortable home in the U.S., an Indian boy, Neel, hears exciting stories from his great-uncle Chachaji about the Hindu gods and demons. Chachaji also tells of his terrifying childhood journey in 1947, when his country was split into India and Pakistan and his family had to flee across the border, taking with them only what they could. The author includes a brief historical note about the partition. East Indian Americans- Fiction. Great-uncles- Fiction. AR 3.5 IL K-4.
Chachaji’s Cup KPI  
B 65941B 65941 Chair for My Mother
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Williams, Vera
Length: 31 Copyright: 1982

A child, her waitress mother, and her grandmother, save dimes to buy a comfortable armchair after all their furniture is lost in a fire. GR level M. AR 3.4. Follett RL and RC 3.8. Lexile 640. Kindness. Making inferences. Inferring.
Chair for My Mother KP  
B 126806B 126806 Champ and Major: First Dogs
Grade Lvl: KP Author: McCullough, Joy
Length: 24 Copyright: 2021

A picture book about Champ and Major, President-elect Joe Biden's two adorable dogs! Major will be the first shelter dog in the White House, and Champ can't wait to show him around. Presidential pets. German Shepard. Human-animal relationships. IL Pres-3.
Champ and Major: First Dogs KP  
B 126766B 126766 Chance: Escape from the Holocaust
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Shulevitz, Uri
Length: 329 Copyright: 2020

Details the eight-year odyssey of how he and his Jewish family escaped the terrors of the Nazis by fleeing Warsaw for the Soviet Union in Chance. It was during those years, with threats at every turn, that the young Uri experienced his awakening as an artist, an experience that played a key role during this difficult time. Memoir. Autobiography. Personal narrative Jewish Holocaust. Starred reviews. IL 5-9.
Chance: Escape from the Holocaust IJ  
B 124123B 124123 Charlie & Mouse
Grade Lvl: KPI Author: Snyder, Laurel
Length: 36 Copyright: 2017

Charlie and Mouse, two young brothers, enjoy a day out together, attending an imaginary party and collecting rocks. Short stories. Beginning chapter book. Series fiction: Charlie & Mouse. Companion Charlie & Mouse & Grumpy (B 124122, 126014). IL 1-4. AR 2.1. RC 1.6. Lexile 420. GR J.
Charlie & Mouse KPI  
B 124122B 124122 Charlie & Mouse & Grumpy
Grade Lvl: KPI Author: Snyder, Laurel
Length: 37 Copyright: 2017

Charlie & Mouse, the two brothers enjoy a special visit from their grandpa, Grumpy. Follow along as they discuss being medium, pounce each other, sing the wrong songs, build blanket forts, and more. Paired with effervescent illustrations by Emily Hughes, this touching, funny celebration of imagination and bonding will enchant readers young and old. Series fiction: Charlie & Mouse. Beginning chapter book. Companion book Charlie & Mouse (B 124123, 126014). IL 1-4. AR 2.3. RC 2.3. Lexile 400. GR M.
Charlie & Mouse & Grumpy KPI  
B 126014B 126014 Charlie & Mouse Even Better
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Snyder, Laurel
Length: 36 Copyright: 2019

It is Mom's birthday, and Charlie and Mouse and their Dad want everything to be perfect--so when the cake gets burnt the boys have to come up with a new plan, pronto. Short stories. Beginning chapter book. Series fiction: Charlie & Mouse. Companion Charlie & Mouse books, (B 124122, B 124123). IL 1-4. AR 2.0. RC 1.6. Lexile 360. GR X.
Charlie & Mouse Even Better PI  
B 109869B 109869 Chicken Feathers
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Cowley, Joy
Length: 149 Copyright: 2008

Relates the story of the summer Josh spends while his mother is in the hospital awaiting the birth of his baby sister, and his pet chicken Semolina, who talks but only to him, is almost killed by a fox. AR 4.1. RC 4.3. Lexile 700. IL 3-5.
Chicken Feathers PI  
B 110553B 110553 Chicken of the Family
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Amato, Mary
Length: 32 Copyright: 2008

When her older sisters tease her into believing that she is actuallya chicken, Henrietta runs off to a farm to be among her own kind. Teasing. Follett RL 2.5. AR 2.4. RC 1.9. Lexile 380.
Chicken of the Family KP  
B 126062B 126062 Child of the Dream: A Memoir of 1963
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Robinson, Sharon
Length: 227 Copyright: 2019

This is the story of how one girl finds her voice in the fight for justice and equality. The daughter of baseball legend shares her experience growing up during 1963, an important year of the civil rights movement. A memoir. Biography. IL 4-8. AR 4.9.
Child of the Dream: A Memoir of 1963 IJ  
KM 13194KM 13194 Child of the Dream: A Memoir of 1963 (Playaway)
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Robinson, Sharon
Length: 0 Copyright: 2019

In January of 1963, Sharon Robinson turned 13 the night before George Wallace declared on national television "segregation now, segregation tomorrow, segregation forever" in his inauguration for governor of Alabama. That was the start of a year that would become one of the most pivotal years in the history of America. Biography. Civil Rights. Includes primary sources. Contains 1 book, 1 playaway and 5-way splitter. Playaway run time: 5 hours 24 minutes. See B 126062 for additional copies. IL 4-8. AR 4.9.
Child of the Dream: A Memoir of 1963 (Playaway) IJ  
KM 11780KM 11780 Children's Storybook Guidance Book with CD
Grade Lvl: T Author: Weber, Stefani
Length: 0 Copyright: 2012

Resource provides descriptions, reproducible activities with worksheets, and discussion questions for each of the 42 counselor-recommended children's guidance storybooks. These supplementary guidance lessons are designed to add to a counselor's effectiveness in helping children identify with characters and problems or conflicts presented in each story and can provide other creative insights and tips. Topics include anger management; bullying; feelings; paying attention; empathy; gossiping; loss; Internet safety; self confidence; secrets to success. Bibliotherapy. For grades K-8. Two-week loan period.
Children's Storybook Guidance Book with CD T  
B 126825B 126825 Chip Off the Old Block
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Shaffer, Jody Jensen
Length: 32 Copyright: 2018

Rocky, only a pebble, is determined to be as great as his famous relatives, so he travels from one family member to another until he finds the spot where he can make a big difference. Includes facts about types of rocks, the famous rocks mentioned, and Mount Rushmore. Iowa Goldfinch Award Nominee, 2021-2022. Our world. National monuments. Multigenerational. IL Pres-3. AR 2.9. Lexile 550.
Chip Off the Old Block KP  
B 114875B 114875 Chirchir is Singing
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Cunnane, Kelly
Length: 34 Copyright: 2011

Chirchir, a young girl in Kenya, wants to be useful, but her botched attempts at helping send her looking for the one thing she does best. The endpapers include author's note about Kenya's Kalenjin tribe and a glossary of Swahili/Kalenjin words. Family life Kenya Fiction. Singing Fiction. 2012 Notable Children's Book. AR 3.9 RC 3.6 Lexile 760 IL Pres-2.
Chirchir is Singing KP  
B 115106B 115106 Chloe
Grade Lvl: KP Author: McCarty, Peter
Length: 34 Copyright: 2012

Chloe Bunny lives with her big family of ten older brothers and sisters and ten younger brothers and sisters, but it is only Chloe who is able to compete with the new television set that Dad brings home one evening. AR 1.5 RC 1.3 Lexile 380 IL Pres-1.
Chloe KP  
B 126572B 126572 Chocolate Milk, Por Favor
Grade Lvl: KPI Author: Dismondy, Maria
Length: 32 Copyright: 2020

This story shows how a simple act of kindness is worth more than a thousand words. Kindness really is a universal language. Empathy fiction. Social emotional learning. Family and relationships. IL Pres-2. Lexile 500. GR K.
Chocolate Milk, Por Favor KPI  
B 75530B 75530 Christmas Coat
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Bulla, Clyde
Length: 40 Copyright: 1990

Two brothers who squabble all the time cause their mother great despair, until a common purpose unites them in working unselfishly together--enabling them to give their mother her dearest wish for Christmas. AR 2.5. Follett RL 2.7.
Christmas Coat PI  
B 126836B 126836 Christmas is Joy
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Dodd, Emma
Length: 0 Copyright: 2020

One little reindeer calf discovers the true meaning of Christmas. Holiday story. Christmas fiction. Story in rhyme. IL Pres-2.
Christmas is Joy KP  
B 124029B 124029 Christmas Stories
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Henson, Heather
Length: 103 Copyright: 2017

For Laura Ingalls, Christmas means good things to eat, visits from friends, and special gifts to give and receive. As Laura grows up, every Christmas is better than the one before. An adaptation from the original Little House series this beginning chapter book is illustrated with black-and-white artwork throughout. Pioneer life. Series fiction: Little House Chapter Books. Holidays and celebrations. Realistic fiction. IL 2-6.
Christmas Stories PI  
B 75518B 75518 CHRISTMAS TIME
Grade Lvl: KP Author: STOCK, CATHERINE
Length: 32 Copyright: 1990

A child and her parents enjoy the last-minute activities to prepare for Christmas. Follett RL 1.7.
CHRISTMAS TIME KP  
B 123587B 123587 Cilla Lee-Jenkins, Future Author Extraordinaire
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Tan, Susan
Length: 250 Copyright: 2017

Priscilla "Cilla" Lee-Jenkins is on a tight deadline. Her baby sister is about to be born, and Cilla needs to become a bestselling author before her family forgets all about her. So she writes about what she knows best--herself! Her memoir shares her stories about being a half-Chinese, half-Caucasian girl and how she establishes a path to literary greatness. Series Fiction. Cilla Lee-Jenkins. IL 3-6. AR 5.2. Lexile 940.
Cilla Lee-Jenkins, Future Author Extraordinaire PI  
B 124381B 124381 Cilla Lee-Jenkins: This Book is a Classic
Grade Lvl: PIJ Author: Tan, Susan
Length: 263 Copyright: 2018

Priscilla Cilla Lee-Jenkins has just finished her (future) bestselling memoir, and now she's ready to write a classic. This one promises to have everything: romance, adventure, and plenty of drama like Cilla's struggles to be more Chinese, to be the perfect flower girl at Aunt Eva's wedding, and to learn how to share her best friend. Authorship fiction. Family life (Mixed). Series fiction: Cilla Lee-Jenkins, Book 2. IL 3-7. Lexile 870.
Cilla Lee-Jenkins: This Book is a Classic PIJ  
B 112919B 112919 Cinderella Smith
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Barden, Stephanie
Length: 148 Copyright: 2011

Cast off by her old friends, Cinderella agrees to help a new student deal with the stepsisters she will soon have, and meantime, a former friend tries to prevent Cinderella from dancing the lead in their tap recital. Jealousy Fiction. Family life Washington (State) Fiction. Stepsisters Fiction. Tap dancing Fiction. AR 4.2 RC 4.4 Lexile 670 IL 2-5.
Cinderella Smith PI  
B 115452B 115452 Cinderella Smith: The More the Merrier
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Barden, Stephanie
Length: 137 Copyright: 2012

Cinderella Smith loses more shoes and competes in a spelling bee. Sequel to Cinderella Smith (112919) Lost and found possessions Fiction. Spelling bees Fiction. Family life Fiction. Stepsisters Fiction. Seattle (Wash.) Fiction. AR 4.3 RC 4.3 Lexile 690 IL 2-5.
Cinderella Smith: The More the Merrier PI  
B 122940B 122940 Circuit: Stories From the Life of a Migrant Child
Grade Lvl: ST Author: Jimenez, Francisco
Length: 134 Copyright: 1997

The Circuit is a collection of twelve autobiographical stories by Santa Clara University professor Francisco Jiminez, who at the age of four illegally crossed the border with his family in 1947. Jimenez offers more about the little boy who has grown into a role model for subsequent generations of immigrants. These independent but intertwined stories follow the family through their circuit, from picking cotton and strawberries to topping carrots--and back again--over a number of years. As it moves from one labor camp to the next, the little family of four grows into ten. Impermanence and poverty define their lives. But with faith, hope, and back-breaking work, the family endures. IL 9-12+ AR 5.3 RC 5.5 Lexile 880. GR Z.
Circuit: Stories From the Life of a Migrant Child ST  
B 127350B 127350 City Green
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Disalvo-Ryan, Dyanne
Length: 32 Copyright: 1994

Marcy and Miss Rosa start a campaign to clean up an empty lot and turn it into a community garden. SS Mentor Text K-5. City and town life. Community gardens. IL Pres-3. AR 3.5. RC 3.1. Lexile 480. GR L.
City Green KP  
B 126922B 126922 Clap When You Land
Grade Lvl: JS Author: Acevedo, Elizabeth
Length: 417 Copyright: 2020

Sixteen-year-olds Camino Rios, of the Dominican Republic, and Yahaira Rios, of New York City, are devastated to learn of their father's death in a plane crash and stunned to learn of each other's existence. A novel in verse told in two voices. Hispanic/Latino. Realistic fiction. Family. Secrets. Iowa High School Book Award 2022-2023. IL 9-12. AR 5.3. Lexile 800.
Clap When You Land JS  
KM 13509KM 13509 Clap When You Land (Playaway)
Grade Lvl: JS Author: Acevedo, Elizabeth
Length: 0 Copyright: 2020

Sixteen-year-olds Camino Rios, of the Dominican Republic, and Yahaira Rios, of New York City, are devastated to learn of their father's death in a plane crash and stunned to learn of each other's existence. A novel in verse told in two voices. Hispanic/Latino. Realistic fiction. Family. Secrets. Iowa High School Book Award 2022-2023. Kit contains playaway, hardcover book and a 5-way splitter. Playaway run time: 5 hours and 30 minutes. Please see B 126922 for additional copies. IL 9-12. AR 5.3. Lexile 800.
Clap When You Land (Playaway) JS  
B 123582B 123582 Clayton Byrd Goes Underground
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Williams-Garcia, Rita
Length: 166 Copyright: 2017

Clayton is forbidden by his mother from playing the blues after his grandfather dies and runs away to the subways to join a band. Six starred reviews. National Book Award Finalist, 2017. IL 4-8. AR 4.4. RC 4.4. Lexile 710. GR V.
Clayton Byrd Goes Underground IJ  
B 127049B 127049 Clean Getaway
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Stone, Nic
Length: 227 Copyright: 2020

For the life of him, William 'Scoob' Lamar can't seem to stay out of trouble, and now the run-ins at school have led to lockdown at home. So when G'ma, Scoob's favorite person on Earth, asks him to go on an impromptu road trip, he's in the RV faster than he can say freedom. With G'ma's old maps and a strange pamphlet called the 'Travelers' Green Book' at their side, the pair takes off on a journey down G'ma's memory lane. But adventure quickly turns to uncertainty: G'ma keeps changing the license plate, dodging Scoob's questions, and refusing to check Dad's voice mails. And the farther they go, the more Scoob realizes that the world hasn't always been a welcoming place for kids like him, and things aren't always what they seem, G'ma included. An Iowa Children's Choice Award 2022-2023. See Playaway KM 13493. IL 5-8. AR 5.0. RC 4.7. Lexile 780. GR W.
Clean Getaway IJ  
KM 13493KM 13493 Clean Getaway (Playaway)
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Stone, Nic
Length: 0 Copyright: 2020

For the life of him, William 'Scoob' Lamar can't seem to stay out of trouble and now the run-ins at school have led to lockdown at home. So when G'ma, Scoob's favorite person on Earth, asks him to go on an impromptu road trip, he's in the RV faster than he can say freedom. With G'ma's old maps and a strange pamphlet called the 'Travelers' Green Book' at their side, the pair takes off on a journey down G'ma's memory lane. But adventure quickly turns to uncertainty: G'ma keeps changing the license plate, dodging Scoob's questions, and refusing to check Dad's voice mails. And the farther they go, the more Scoob realizes that the world hasn't always been a welcoming place for kids like him, and things aren't always what they seem. Kt contains the playaway, a hardcover book and a 5-way splitter. Playaway run time approximately 4 hours. A Iowa Children's Choice Award 2022-2023. IL 5-8. AR 5.0. RC 4.7. Lexile 780. GR W.
Clean Getaway (Playaway) IJ  
B 108922B 108922 Clementine
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Pennypacker, Sara
Length: 136 Copyright: 2006

While sorting through difficulties in her friendship with her neighbor Margaret, eight year old Clementine gains several unique hairstyles while also helping her father in his efforts to banish pigeons from the front of their apartment building. AR 4.5 RC 4.5 Lexile 790. GR level O. IL 2-4.
Clementine PI  
KM 12652KM 12652 Clementine (Playaway)
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Pennypacker, Sara
Length: 136 Copyright: 2015

While sorting through difficulties in her friendship with her neighbor Margaret, eight-year-old Clementine gains several unique hairstyles while also helping her father in his efforts to banish pigeons from the front of their apartment building. Kit contains playaway--a pre-loaded audio book (1.5 hours) on a dedicated digital audio media player (MP3), earbuds, instruction sheet, and book (136 pages AR 4.5 RC 4.5 Lexile 790. GR level O) IL 2-4.
Clementine (Playaway) PI  
B 113824B 113824 Clementine and the Family Meeting
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Pennypacker, Sara
Length: 162 Copyright: 2011

Third-grader Clementine tries to adjust to the news that her perfectfamily of four is adding a new brother or sister. Brothers and sisters. Sibling rivalry. AR 3.9. RC 3.5. Lexile 630. IL 2-4.
Clementine and the Family Meeting PI  
B 108958B 108958 Climbing the Stairs
Grade Lvl: JS Author: Venkatraman, Padma
Length: 247 Copyright: 2008

In India, in 1941, when her father becomes brain-damaged in a non-violent protest march, fifteen year old Vidya and her family are forced to move in with her father's extended family, and become accustomed to a totally different way of life. AR 4.8.
Climbing the Stairs JS  
B 128209B 128209 Code of Honor
Grade Lvl: JS Author: Gratz, Alan
Length: 278 Copyright: 2015

When Iranian-American Kamran Smith learns that his big brother, Darius, has been labelled a terrorist, he sets out to piece together the codes and clues that will save his brother's life and his country from a deadly terrorist attack. Action and adventure. Consequences of war. Terrorism. AR 4.7. RC 4.8. GR Z. Lexile 660. IL 9-12.
Code of Honor JS  
B 124890B 124890 Code Word Courage
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Larson, Kirby
Length: 233 Copyright: 2018

In September 1944 eleven-year-old Billie lives with her great aunt, Doff, eagerly waiting for her older brother Leo to return from boot camp, and desperate to find the father that left when she was little; but Leo brings a friend with him, a Navajo named Denny, and the injured dog they have rescued and named Bear--and when the two young men go off to war Bear becomes the thread that ties them all together, and helps Billie to find a true friend. Alternating point of view. Historical fiction. Series fiction: Dogs of World War II. Dog stories. IL 4-8. AR 4.1. RC 3.3. Lexile 590.
Code Word Courage IJ  
KM 13046KM 13046 Code Word Courage (Playaway)
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Larson, Kirby
Length: 233 Copyright: 2018

In September 1944 eleven-year-old Billie lives with her great aunt, Doff, eagerly waiting for her older brother Leo to return from boot camp, and desperate to find the father that left when she was little; but Leo brings a friend with him, a Navajo named Denny, and the injured dog they have rescued and named Bear--and when the two young men go off to war Bear becomes the thread that ties them all together, and helps Billie to find a true friend. Alternating point of view. Contains 1 playaway, 1 book, and one 5-way splitter. Run time for playaway: 4 hours and 12 minutes. Series fiction: Dogs of World War II. IL 4-8. AR 4.1. RC 3.3. Lexile 590.
Code Word Courage (Playaway) IJ  
B 118124B 118124 Cold Cereal
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Rex, Adam
Length: 421 Copyright: 2012

A boy who may be part changeling, twins involved in a bizarre secret experiment, and a clurichaun in a red tracksuit try to save the world from an evil cereal company whose ultimate goal is world domination. Twins- Fiction. Brothers and sisters- Fiction. Cold Cereal Saga, Book 1. AR 5.0 RC 4.7 Lexile 770 IL 4-8.
Cold Cereal IJ  
B 79679B 79679 Come Back, Grandma
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Limb, Sue
Length: 28 Copyright: 1994

Bessie misses her grandmother when she dies, but when Bessie grows up, she has a little girl of her own who looks and behaves just like Grandma.
Come Back, Grandma KP  
B 124908B 124908 Come November
Grade Lvl: JS Author: van Dam, Katrin
Length: 373 Copyright: 2018

It's not the end of the world, but for Rooney Harris it's starting to feel that way. It's the beginning of senior year, and her mom just lost her job. Even worse, she isn't planning to get another one. Instead, she's spending every waking moment with a group called the Next World Society, whose members are convinced they'll be leaving Earth behind on November 17. It sounds crazy to Rooney, but to her mother and younger brother it sounds like salvation. As her mom's obsession threatens to tear their lives apart, Rooney is scrambling to hold it all together. But will saving her family mean sacrificing her dreams or theirs? Realistic fiction. Cults fiction. Family problems. IL 8-12.
Come November JS  
B 127493B 127493 Coming Up Short
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Morrison, Laurie
Length: 304 Copyright: 2022

A heartfelt novel about a softball-loving girl coming to terms with her parents’ humanity after a scandal sends shock waves through her town. Realistic fiction. Family story. Sports. IL 5-9.
Coming Up Short IJ  
B 119982B 119982 Completely Clementine
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Pennypacker, Sara
Length: 178 Copyright: 2015

Clementine faces changes at the end of her third grade year and anticipates the birth of her family's new baby. AR 4.6 RC 4.4 Lexile 720 IL 2-4.
Completely Clementine PI  
B 124491B 124491 Con carino, Amalia (Love Amalia)
Grade Lvl: IJS Author: Ada, Alma Flor
Length: 129 Copyright: 2012

Sixth-grader Amalia learns many important life-lessons while spending Friday afternoons with her beloved grandmother, and the teaching goes on even after Abuelita's sudden death as Amalia finds a way to connect with relatives and a friend who has moved away. Text in Spanish.;Translation of: Love, Amalia. IL 5-12. AR 5.8.
Con carino, Amalia (Love Amalia) IJS  
KM 13496KM 13496 Concrete Rose (Playaway)
Grade Lvl: S Author: Thomas, Angie
Length: 0 Copyright: 2021

A gang leader's son finds his effort to go straight for the sake of his child challenged by a loved one's brutal murder. Young adult. Realistic fiction. Coming of age/Bildungsromans. Teenage fathers. Gangs. Responsible decision-making. Starred reviews. Iowa High School Book Award 2022-2023. Contents include playway, hardcover book and a 5-way splitter. Playaway run time: approximately 8 hours and 30 minutes. IL 10-12. AR 3.4.
Concrete Rose (Playaway) S  
B 76214B 76214 Cookcamp
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Paulsen, Gary
Length: 115 Copyright: 1991

During World War II, a little boy is sent to live with his grandma, a cook in a camp for workers building a road through the wilderness.AR 5.0. RC 5.5. Lexile 1070. GR level Y.
Cookcamp IJ  
B 127750B 127750 Cookies & Milk
Grade Lvl: PIJ Author: Amos, Shawn
Length: 296 Copyright: 2022

Eleven-year-old Ellis discovers family secrets, makes new friends, and adjusts to his parents' recent divorce during a hijinks-filled summer helping his father open the world's first chocolate chip cookie store in 1976 Hollywood. Based on the author's childhood. Realistic fiction. African American. Cooking and food. Money and business. Biographical. IL 3-7. AR 3.8.
Cookies & Milk PIJ  
B 127878B 127878 Cosmos Camp
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Giles, Lamar
Length: 265 Copyright: 2023

Twin sisters and budding geniuses Wiki and Leen Ellison have never been apart, but this summer Leen is going to Cosmos Camp and secretly Wiki is looking forward to being alone, but when the camp founder disappears both girls are recruited to solve the mystery before his newest invention goes terribly wrong. Mystery story. African American. Twins. Gifted persons. IL 4-8.
Cosmos Camp IJ  
B 126060B 126060 Countdown (Book 1)
Grade Lvl: JS Author: Wiles, Deborah
Length: 377 Copyright: 2010

As eleven-year-old Franny Chapman deals with drama at home and with her best friend in 1962, she tries to understand the larger problems in the world after President Kennedy announces that Russia is sending nuclear missiles to Cuba. Historical fiction. Series: Sixties, book 1. (Book 2 in collection #120507, book 3 in collection #126061). Includes primary sources and back matter. Cuban missle crisis. IL 6-12. AR 4.4. RC 5.3. Lexile 800.
Countdown (Book 1) JS  
B 123659B 123659 Counting Thyme
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Conklin, Melanie
Length: 300 Copyright: 2016

Thyme Owens moves across the country with her family so her younger brother can take part in a promising cancer drug trial, and though all she wants is for him to get better, adjusting to life in Manhattan is anything but easy. Iowa Children's Choice 2018-2019. IL 5-8. AR 4.5. RC 4.2. Lexile 680.
Counting Thyme IJ  
B 124899B 124899 Courageous: A Novel of Dunkirk
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: McDonough, Yona Zeldis
Length: 177 Copyright: 2018

It is the end of May 1940, the British government has put out a call for fishing boats to help rescue the British soldiers trapped at Dunkerque and Aiden is the son of a fisherman with access to his father's dory--his parents forbid him to go, but Aiden has already lost one brother to the war, and his other brother is somewhere over there with the British Expeditionary Force; so despite his fear of the ocean, he and his best friend Sally set out to rescue George and his fellow soldiers. Historical fiction. Includes bibliographical references and timelines. IL 4-8.
Courageous: A Novel of Dunkirk IJ  
B 114850B 114850 Crack in the Sky
Grade Lvl: IJS Author: Hughes, Mark Peter
Length: 405 Copyright: 2010

Thirteen-year-old Eli Papadopoulos, a member of the family that founded InfiniCorp, the massive corporation that runs everything in the domed cities, becomes worried when the sky keeps shorting out, but his questions get him sent away to the Tower where he meets Tabitha, and together they make plans to escape. AR 5.5 RC 4.5 Lexile 740 IL 6-10.
Crack in the Sky IJS  
B 83813B 83813 Crash
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Spinelli, Jerry
Length: 162 Copyright: 1996

Seventh grader John "Crash" Coogan has always been comfortable with his tough, aggressive behavior, until his relationship with an unusual Quaker boy and his grandfather's stroke make him consider the meaning of friendship and the importance of family. AR 3.6. RC and Follett RL 4.8. Lexile 560. GR level V.
Crash IJ  
KM 7123KM 7123 Crash (25 Books)
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Spinelli, Jerry
Length: 0 Copyright: 1996

Book about seventh grader Crash Coogan, a star athlete and bully, who changes after his grandfather has a stroke. He finally becomes friends with Penn, the boy he has teased over the years. Contents: teacher's guide, 25 copies of the book (162 pages) by Jerry Spinelli, and magazine article. Novel Study. Guided Rdg level U. AR 3.6. RC and Follett RL 4.8. Lexile 560.
Crash (25 Books) IJ  
B 115411B 115411 Crazy
Grade Lvl: JS Author: Nolan, Han
Length: 348 Copyright: 2010

Fifteen-year-old loner Jason struggles to hide his father's declining mental condition after his mother's death, but when his father disappears he must confide in the other members of a therapy group he has been forced to join at school. Family problems Fiction. Fathers and sons Fiction. Mental illness Fiction. Missing persons Fiction. AR 4.2 RC 3.8 Lexile 660 IL 7-11.
Crazy JS  
B 126539B 126539 Crazy for Apples (Emma Every Day)
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Reid, C. L
Length: 32 Copyright: 2021

Emma, a deaf girl, and her best friend Izzie are going to the apple orchard today in order to pick apples for cooking, but their basket of apples ends up in the mud. Includes eight ASL signs, glossary, and content-related questions. Diverse abilities. Cochlear implants. Early chapter book. Includes text-based questions. Realistic fiction. IL 1-4. AR 2.4. Lexile 490. GR K.
Crazy for Apples (Emma Every Day) PI  
B 107812B 107812 Crazy Man
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Porter, Pamela
Length: 214 Copyright: 2005

Presents a novel written in free verse about twelve year old southern Saskatchewan farmgirl Emaline Bitterman's physical and emotional healing after an accident leaves her disabled and her father's guilt drives him away. AR 4.5. Follett RL 4.0.
Crazy Man IJ  
B 112413B 112413 Creaky Old House
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Ashman, Linda
Length: 32 Copyright: 2009

A large family gets into an interestingly complicated home repair situation when the doorknob falls off a door. AR 3.3. IL K-1.
Creaky Old House KP  
B 122282B 122282 Crenshaw
Grade Lvl: I Author: Applegate, Katherine
Length: 245 Copyright: 2015

When Jackson and his family face living in their minivan, Jackson's imaginary cat Crenshaw returns to help him. Imaginary playmates- Fiction. 2016 Orbis Pictus Recommended book. AR 3.8 RC 4.2 Lexile 540 IL 4-6. Iowa Children's Choice 2017-2018.
Crenshaw I  
B 127512B 127512 Cress Watercress
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Maguire, Gregory
Length: 216 Copyright: 2022

It's a dangerous world for rabbits. When Papa doesn't return from a nocturnal honey-gathering expedition, Cress holds out hope, but her mother assumes the worst. Mama moves what's left of the Watercress family to the basement unit of the Broken Arms, which is a run-down apartment oak tree with a suspect owl landlord, a nosy mouse super, a rowdy family of squirrels, and a pair of songbirds who broadcast everyone's business. Animal fiction. Coming of age. Fantasy fiction. IL 4-8. AR 4.3.
Cress Watercress IJ  
B 118364B 118364 Crossover
Grade Lvl: IJS Author: Alexander, Kwame
Length: 237 Copyright: 2014

Fourteen-year-old twin basketball stars Josh and Jordan wrestle with highs and lows on and off the court as their father ignores his declining health. Twins- Fiction. Brothers- Fiction. Fathers and sons- Fiction. Novels in verse. Charlotte Huck Honor Book 2015. Coretta Scott King Book Award Author Honors - 2015. Newbery Medal Winner - 2015. AR 4.3 Lexile 750 IL 6-10. Iowa Teen Award 2017-2018.
Crossover IJS  
B 126319B 126319 Crossover (Graphic Novel)
Grade Lvl: IJS Author: Alexander, Kwame
Length: 218 Copyright: 2019

Fourteen-year-old twin basketball stars Josh and Jordan wrestle with highs and lows on and off the court as their father ignores his declining health. Graphic Novel. IL 5-10. AR 4.0. Lexile 670.
Crossover (Graphic Novel) IJS  
KM 12294KM 12294 Crossover (Playaway)
Grade Lvl: IJS Author: Alexander, Kwame
Length: 0 Copyright: 2014

Fourteen-year-old twin basketball stars Josh and Jordan wrestle with highs and lows on and off the court as their father ignores his declining health. Contents: playaway --a pre-loaded audio book (2.25 hours) on a dedicated digital audio media player (MP3) narrated by Corey Allen; earbuds; instruction sheet; and novel in verse (237 pages)by Kwame Alexander. Charlotte Huck Honor Book 2015. Coretta Scott King Book Award Author Honors - 2015. Newbery Medal Winner - 2015. AR 4.3 RC 4.6 Lexile 750 IL 6-10. Four-week loan period.
Crossover (Playaway) IJS  
B 112052B 112052 Crunch
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Connor, Leslie
Length: 330 Copyright: 2010

Fourteen year old Dewey Mariss juggles the management of the family's bicycle repair business while sharing the household and farm duties with his siblings when a sudden energy crisis leaves their parents stranded far from home. Self-reliance. Coming of age. Family problems. Energy conservation. Business enterprises. AR 3.3. RC 3.6. Lexile 490. IL 5-8.
Crunch IJ  
B 126183B 126183 Cursed
Grade Lvl: JS Author: Silverstein, Karol Ruth
Length: 315 Copyright: 2019

As if her parents' divorce and sister's departure for college weren't bad enough, fourteen-year-old Ricky Bloom has just been diagnosed with a life-changing chronic illness. Her days consist of cursing everyone out, skipping school,which has become a nightmare, daydreaming about her crush, Julio, and trying to keep her parents from realizing just how bad things are. But she can't keep her ruse up forever. Ricky's afraid, angry, alone, and one suspension away from repeating ninth grade when she realizes: she can't be held back. She'll do whatever it takes to move forward, even if it means changing the person she's become. Lured out of her funk by a quirky classmate, Oliver, who's been there too, Ricky's porcupine exterior begins to shed some spines. Maybe asking for help isn't the worst thing in the world. Maybe accepting circumstances doesn't mean giving up. Diseases and illness. Realistic fiction. Family problems. IL 9-12. RC 4.7. Lexile 780.
Cursed JS  
B 87544B 87544 D.W. Go to Your Room!
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Brown, Marc
Length: 24 Copyright: 1999

When D.W. is sent to her room as punishment for making baby Kate cry, it is Kate who finally makes her feel better. AR 2.4.
D.W. Go to Your Room! KP  
B 78707B 78707 D.W. Thinks Big
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Brown, Marc
Length: 24 Copyright: 1993

Even though her brother Arthur says she is too little to help with the upcoming wedding, D.W. proves she is just the right size when disaster strikes during the ceremony. AR 2.4. Follett RL 2.1.
D.W. Thinks Big KP  
B 85753B 85753 D.W.'s Lost Blankie
Grade Lvl: K Author: Brown, Marc
Length: 24 Copyright: 1998

When D.W. cannot find her special blanket, Arthur and Dad try to help her, but with no success, until Mom saves the day. Security blanket. AR 2.6. RC 2.8. Lexile 230 IL Pres-K.
D.W.'s Lost Blankie K  
B 79681B 79681 Dad's Dinosaur Day
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Hearn, Diane
Length: 30 Copyright: 1993

Dad's behavior changes when he becomes a dinosaur for a day. AR 1.8. RC 1.7. Lexile 470.
Dad's Dinosaur Day KP  
B 122189B 122189 Daddies Are Awesome
Grade Lvl: K Author: Costain, Meredith
Length: 32 Copyright: 2016

An ode to fathers and all that they do with--and for--their kids, brought to life by puppy and daddy dog illustrations. Fatherly love. Fathers- Fiction. IL Pres-K.
Daddies Are Awesome K  
B 106895B 106895 Daddy Book
Grade Lvl: K Author: Parr, Todd
Length: 32 Copyright: 2002

Represents a variety of fathers, with lots of hair and little hair, making cookies and buying doughnuts, camping out and taking naps, and hugging and kissing their children. Follett RL 1.8.
Daddy Book K  
B 71562B 71562 Daddy Doesn't Live Here Anymore:Book About Divorce
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Boegehold, Betty
Length: 23 Copyright: 1985

Shows how to deal with the hurt and frustration children feel when their parents separate.
Daddy Doesn't Live Here Anymore:Book About Divorce KP  
B 69690B 69690 DADDY MAKES THE BEST SPAGHETTI
Grade Lvl: K Author: HINES, ANNA
Length: 30 Copyright: 1986

Illustrates Corey and his fun-loving father's close relationship.
DADDY MAKES THE BEST SPAGHETTI K  
B 85946B 85946 Daddy Will Be There
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Grambling, Lois
Length: 24 Copyright: 1998

Describes what a young girl does each day, confident because she knows her father is there if she needs him. Self-confidence. AR 1.6. Follett RL 1.5.
Daddy Will Be There KP  
B 75515B 75515 DAISY'S CRAZY THANKSGIVING
Grade Lvl: KPI Author: CUYLER, MARGERY
Length: 29 Copyright: 1990

Wanting to spend a quiet Thanksgiving away form her parents' restaurant, Daisy discovers that her relatives lead even crazier lives than her own. Follett RL 2.7.
DAISY'S CRAZY THANKSGIVING KPI  
B 115469B 115469 Dandelion Fire
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Wilson, Nathan D.
Length: 466 Copyright: 2011

As Henry York's time on his aunt and uncle's farm draws to a close, Henry makes a rash decision to step into one of the alternate universes hidden behind the cupboard doors and search for the truth about who his parents are and where he came from. Magic Fiction. Space and time Fiction. Doors Fiction. Family life Kansas Fiction. Cousins Fiction. From the series 100 Cupboards, Book 2. AR 4.7 RC 4.2 Lexile 680 IL 4-7.
Dandelion Fire IJ  
B 83145B 83145 Dandelions
Grade Lvl: KPI Author: Bunting, Eve
Length: 44 Copyright: 1995

Zoe and her family find strength in each other as they make a new home in the Nebraska territory. AR 3.5. RC 3.1. Lexile 580. Making inferences. Inferring. IL K-4.
Dandelions KPI  
B 123102B 123102 Dark Shadows: Yes, Another Misadventure
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Cronin, Doreen
Length: 115 Copyright: 2017

When the Chicken Squad goes on a family vacation to a farm, there is a looming dark shadow that is pestering Sugar. Book 4. Chicken Squad Series. Beginning chapter book. IL 2-4. AR 4.0.
Dark Shadows: Yes, Another Misadventure PI  
KM 13795KM 13795 Davenports (Playaway)
Grade Lvl: JS Author: Marquis, Krystal
Length: 0 Copyright: 2023

The Davenports are one of the few Black families of immense wealth and status in 1910 Chicago, and the two daughters, Olivia and Helen, are finding their way and finding love--even where they are not supposed to. Contents include book, playaway and a 5-way splitter. 24-25 Iowa High School Book Award. IL 9-12. Lexile 720.
Davenports (Playaway) JS  
B 127623B 127623 Day for Sandcastles
Grade Lvl: K Author: Lawson, JonArno
Length: 48 Copyright: 2022

A wordless picture book celebrates creative problem-solving, teamwork, and the sun-splashed wonder of a day at the beach. Relationship skills. Family life. Problem-solving. Wordless picture book. STEAM connections. IL Pres-3.
Day for Sandcastles K  
B 115980B 115980 Day Without Sugar = Un dia sin azucar
Grade Lvl: P Author: De Anda, Diane
Length: 32 Copyright: 2012

Because ten-year-old Tito is at risk of developing diabetes like some of his relatives, Tia Sofia spends a day teaching him and his cousins about healthy, low-sugar or sugar-free treats. Food habits Fiction. Spanish language materials Bilingual. Aunts Fiction. Cousins Fiction. Text in English and Spanish. Bilingual book. AR 3.8 IL 1-3.
Day Without Sugar = Un dia sin azucar P  
B 127046B 127046 Dear Justyce
Grade Lvl: JS Author: Stone, Nic
Length: 266 Copyright: 2020

Incarcerated teen Quan Banks writes letters to Justyce McCallister, with whom he bonded years before over family issues, about his experiences in the American juvenile justice system. Iowa High School Book Award 2022-2023. Starred reviews. Young adult. Realistic fiction. Social awareness. Family problems. Companion novel to: Dear Martin (B 123410). IL 9-12. AR 5.3. Lexile 780.
Dear Justyce JS  
KM 13495KM 13495 Dear Justyce (Playaway)
Grade Lvl: JS Author: Stone, Nic
Length: 0 Copyright: 2020

Incarcerated teen Quan Banks writes letters to Justyce McCallister, with whom he bonded years before over family issues, about his experiences in the American juvenile justice system. Iowa High School Book Award 2022-2023. Starred reviews. Kit contents include playaway, hardcover book and a 5-way splitter. Playaway run time: approximately 5 hours. Young adult. Realistic fiction. Social awareness. Family problems. Companion novel to: Dear Martin (B 123410). IL 9-12. AR 5.3. Lexile 780.
Dear Justyce (Playaway) JS  
B 126725B 126725 Dear Sweet Pea
Grade Lvl: IJS Author: Murphy, Julie
Length: 273 Copyright: 2019

Thirteen-year-old Patricia, widely known as Sweet Pea, navigates her parents' unconventional divorce and finds herself in the unlikely role of her town's advice columnist. Starred reviews. Divorce. Friendship stories. Relationship skills. Realistic fiction. Iowa Teen Award, 2021-2022. IL 6-10. AR 5.1. RC 5.3. Lexile 810.
Dear Sweet Pea IJS  
KM 13387KM 13387 Dear Sweet Pea (Playaway)
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Murphy, Julie
Length: 273 Copyright: 2019

Thirteen-year-old Patricia, widely known as Sweet Pea, navigates her parents' unconventional divorce and finds herself in the unlikely role of her town's advice columnist. Iowa Teen Award 2021-2022. Kit contents include one book, playaway and a 5-way splitter. Playaway run time: 6 hours and 30 minutes. IL 4-8. AR 5.1. RC 5.3. Lexile 810.
Dear Sweet Pea (Playaway) IJ  
B 126482B 126482 Deceivers (Book 2)
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Haddix, Margaret Peterson
Length: 435 Copyright: 2020

Told from separate viewpoints, as Finn, Emma, and Chess Greystone and Natalie Mayhew, ages eight to thirteen, continue their quest to rescue their mothers they must return to the alternate dimension where truth is illegal. Adventure fiction. Honesty. Missing persons. Paranormal. Alternating viewpoints. Series fiction: Greystone Secrets, Book 2. (Also see book 1 - B 126336) IL 5-8. AR 5.3. Lexile 750.
Deceivers (Book 2) IJ  
B 117096B 117096 Dee Dee and Me
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Schwartz, Amy
Length: 32 Copyright: 2013

Tired of the way she is treated by her big sister, Dee Dee, and Dee Dee's friends, a little girl decides to leave home. When Dee Dee fixes Hannah's bear, she decides to stay but asserts herself & feels respected when they play. Sisters Fiction. Sibling relationship. AR 2.4 IL Pres-1.
Dee Dee and Me KP  
B 111252B 111252 Deep and Dark and Dangerous
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Hahn, Mary
Length: 187 Copyright: 2007

When thirteen year old Ali goes to spend the summer with her aunt and cousin at the family's vacation home, she stumbles upon a secret that her mother and aunt have been hiding for over thirty years. Mothers and daughters. Suspense. AR and Follett RL 4.0. RC 4.3. Lexile 650. IL 4-8.
Deep and Dark and Dangerous IJ  
B 123447B 123447 Delirium Stories: Hana, Annabel, Raven, & Alex
Grade Lvl: JS Author: Oliver, Lauren
Length: 192 Copyright: 2016

A collection of short stories set in the Delirium world that center on Hana, Annabel, Raven, and Alex. Dystopian. Short story collection. YA Fiction. Companion to Delirium Series (B 117176, B 123420, B 123419). IL 9-12.
Delirium Stories: Hana, Annabel, Raven, & Alex JS  
B 125774B 125774 Delivery
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Meshon, Aaron
Length: 48 Copyright: 2017

In this nearly wordless picture book, a grandmother uses every creative means of transportation necessary to deliver cookies to her grandson on his birthday. Birthdays fiction. Wordless. IL Pres-3.
Delivery KP  
B 102532B 102532 DeShawn Days
Grade Lvl: KPI Author: MEDINA, TONY
Length: 32 Copyright: 2001

The author uses verse to introduce the world of an African American who lives in the projects. First-person poems reveal the hopes, fears, and dreams of this ten-year old inner city boy. AR level 4.2.Follett RL 3.1.
DeShawn Days KPI  
B 123869B 123869 Designed by Lucy
Grade Lvl: PIJ Author: Sheinmel, Courtney
Length: 214 Copyright: 2017

The Kindness Club takes on two new tasks, one, to do a project with children at the Community House, and two, to plan a surprise birthday party at Tanaka Lanes. Realistic fiction. Series: Kindness Club, Book 2.
Designed by Lucy PIJ  
B 126949B 126949 Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Big Shot (Book 16)
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Kinney, Jeff
Length: 217 Copyright: 2021

After a disastrous field day competition at school, Greg decides that when it comes to his athletic career, he's officially retired. But after his mom urges him to give sports one more chance, he reluctantly agrees to sign up for basketball. Tryouts are a mess, and Greg is sure he won't make the cut. But he unexpectedly lands a spot on the worst team. As Greg and his new teammates start the season, their chances of winning even a single game look slim. But in sports, anything can happen. When everything is on the line and the ball is in Greg's hands, will he rise to the occasion? Or will he blow his big shot? Humor fiction. Realistic. Reluctant reader. Series fiction: Diary Of A Wimpy Kid, Book 16. IL 4-8. AR 5.6.
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Big Shot (Book 16) IJ  
B 127431B 127431 Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Diper Overload (Book 17)
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Kinney, Jeff
Length: 217 Copyright: 2022

Tagging along with his brother Rodrick's band, Loded Diper, Greg gets more than he bargained for when he gets a backstage pass to the rock 'n' roll lifestyle and wonders if he can help them become the legends they think they are. Favorite characters. Humor fiction. Realistic. Reluctant reader. Series fiction: Diary Of A Wimpy Kid, Book 16. IL 4-8.
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Diper Overload (Book 17) IJ  
B 126446B 126446 Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dive Into the Deep End (Book 15)
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Kinney, Jeff
Length: 217 Copyright: 2020

Greg Heffley and his family hit the road for a cross-country camping trip, ​ready for the adventure of a lifetime. But things take an unexpected turn, and they find themselves stranded at an RV park that's not exactly a summertime paradise. When the skies open up and the water starts to rise, the Heffleys wonder if they can save their vacation or if they're already in too deep. Series fiction. Diary of the Wimpy Kid, Book 15. IL 3-8. AR 5.4.
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dive Into the Deep End (Book 15) IJ  
B 109144B 109144 Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules (Book 2)
Grade Lvl: PIJ Author: Kinney, Jeff
Length: 216 Copyright: 2008

As Greg enters the new school year, he’s eager to put the past three months behind him . . . and one event in particular. Unfortunately for Greg, his older brother, Rodrick, knows all about the incident Greg wants to keep under wraps. But secrets have a way of getting out . . . especially when a diary is involved. Book 2 from the series Diary of a Wimpy Kid. AR 5.2. RC 5.3. Lexile 950. GR level T IL 5-8.
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules (Book 2) PIJ  
B 123554B 123554 Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Getaway (Book 12)
Grade Lvl: PIJ Author: Kinney, Jeff
Length: 217 Copyright: 2017

Greg Heffley and his family escape to a tropical island resort for some much-needed rest and relaxation, but sun poisoning, stomach troubles, and venomous creatures all threaten their vacation. Series fiction. Diary of the Wimpy Kid - Book 12. IL 3-8. AR 5.4. RC 6.4. Lexile 920.
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Getaway (Book 12) PIJ  
B 125628B 125628 Diary of the Wimpy Kid: Wrecking Ball (Book 14)
Grade Lvl: PIJ Author: Kinney, Jeff
Length: 217 Copyright: 2019

An unexpected inheritance gives Greg Heffley's family a chance to make big changes to their house. But they soon find that home improvement isn't all it's cracked up to be. Humor fiction. Realistic. Reluctant reader. Series fiction: Diary Of A Wimpy Kid, Book 14. IL 4-8. AR 5.5. RC 7.3. Lexile 940. GR T.
Diary of the Wimpy Kid: Wrecking Ball (Book 14) PIJ  
B 66262B 66262 Dicey's Song
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Voigt, Cynthia
Length: 186 Copyright: 1982

Now that the four abandoned Tillerman children are settled in with their grandmother, Dicey finds that their new beginnings require love, trust, humor, and courage. Sequel to Homecoming. Newbery award winner. GR level X. AR 5.0. Follett RL 6.8. RC 5.2. Lexile 710. IL 6-9.
Dicey's Song IJ  
B 126253B 126253 Dictionary for a Better World: Poems, Quotes, and Anecdotes from A to Z
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Latham, Irene
Length: 119 Copyright: 2020

How can we make the world a better place? This inspiring resource for middle-grade readers is organized as a dictionary; each entry presents a word related to creating a better world, such as ally, empathy, or respect. For each word, there is a poem, a quote from an inspiring person, a personal anecdote from the authors, and a "try it" prompt for an activity. All about me. Literature. Poetry. IL 4-8. Lexile 960.
Dictionary for a Better World: Poems, Quotes, and Anecdotes from A to Z IJ  
B 113372B 113372 Different Dragon
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Bryan, Jennifer
Length: 32 Copyright: 2006

A young boy, who has two mothers, helps one of his moms create a bedtime story in which he helps a dragon cope with his differences. Lesbians--fiction. Mothers and sons--fiction. IL K-2.
Different Dragon KP  
B 126182B 126182 Dig
Grade Lvl: S Author: King, A. S
Length: 392 Copyright: 2019

Only a generation removed from being simple Pennsylvania potato farmers, Gottfried and Marla Hemmings managed to trade digging spuds for developing subdivisions and now sit atop a seven-figure bank account, wealth they've declined to pass on to their adult children or their teenage grand children. Now the five teenagers are lost in a tangled maze of family secrets. One of the teens sells pot; one has cancer; all are estranged from the family. As they come together for Easter dinner, will they be able to find their ways back to each other? Mature themes. Young adult fiction. Starred reviews. Michael L. Printz Award winner 2020. Multiple point of view. Realistic fiction. Family problems. IL 10-12.
Dig S  
B 127948B 127948 Digger and the Duckling
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Kuefler, Joseph
Length: 48 Copyright: 2022

When a lost duckling waddles onto their job site, Digger and his friends learn how to do more than just scoop, hoist, and push...they learn to become a family. Family story. IL Pres-3.
Digger and the Duckling KP  
B 127741B 127741 Dinged
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Greenwald, Tom
Length: 273 Copyright: 2022

Fourteen-year-old star freshman quarterback Caleb Springer watches his father deteriorate from injuries he suffered playing the very same sport, forcing Caleb to consider whether playing football, the sport of his dreams, is worth risking irreparable physical harm. A companion novel to Game Changer (B 126024). Change over time. Coming of Age / Bildungsroman. Sports injuries. IL 6-9. AR 4.3.
Dinged IJ  
B 79856B 79856 Dinner at Aunt Connie's House
Grade Lvl: KPI Author: Ringgold, Faith
Length: 32 Copyright: 1993

Using an annual family reunion at Aunt Connie's house as a narrative device, Ringgold introduces 12 famous African American women and their contributions to African American history. Blends fact & fiction. AR 4.8. RC 5.8. Lexile 640. GR level Q IL K-4.
Dinner at Aunt Connie's House KPI  
B 125883B 125883 Dinosaurs Divorce: A Guide for Changing Families
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Brown, Laurene Krasny
Length: 32 Copyright: 1986

Text and illustrations of dinosaur characters introduce aspects of divorce such as its causes and effects, living with a single parent, spending holidays in two separate households, and adjusting to a stepparent. Social emotional learning. Family. Divorce. IL 1-4. AR 4.4. RC 2.9. Lexile 710. GR N.
Dinosaurs Divorce: A Guide for Changing Families PI  
KM 9557KM 9557 Discovery Level 1: At Home and School
Grade Lvl: P Author:
Length: 0 Copyright: 2001

Discovery kit is a literature-based interdisciplinary social studies and language arts program, which uses geography as the core discipline. Emphasizes reading, writing, critical thinking, and basic map and globe skills. Contents: teachers guide, Literature Based guide, booklet of copymasters, 25 marking pens, and three sets of 25 each student laminated desk mats for hands-on activities. Mats include: Home (cut-away house on one side and Different Kinds of Shelters on the other side; School/Words to Know; and Simple Map/Buildings in a Neighborhood. Unit titles: My Home; My School; My Neighborhood; and Americans All. For grade one.
Discovery Level 1: At Home and School P  
KM 13274KM 13274 Disorders of the Corpus Callosum
Grade Lvl: T Author:
Length: 0 Copyright: 2017

Contains 2 DVDs and 2 books. #1DVD: ACC Basics: Neuroanatomy, Functions, Cognitive Process” By W. Brown, PhD. presents basic anatomic definitions, as well as research findings regarding the cognitive and psychosocial impact of agenesis of the corpus callosum. #2DVD: “Neurologic Issues in Disorders of the Corpus Callosum” By E. Sherr, MD. includes two lectures entitled: How to get the most from your neurologist’s visit and ACC and other diagnoses. Book#1: In this short story, "ACC and Me", Dexter explains what ACC is and tells the reader how having ACC impacts his life. Book #2: "Emme and Me", 9-year-old Maya shares the story of her family and her life with her older sister, Emme, who has dysgenesis of the corpus callosum. Through the words of this young girl, we get a heartwarming glimpse at the ups and downs of living with a sibling who has a disability.
Disorders of the Corpus Callosum T  
B 126272B 126272 Do Not Ever Be a Babysitter!
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Muntean, Michaela
Length: 40 Copyright: 2020

Uncle Pig is babysitting his nieces and nephews, and he is clueless about what to do! His sister left him a handy list of ideas for how to entertain them, but Pig has a flair for misinterpretation. When his tidy home erupts into messy chaos, what is a rookie babysitter to do? Humorous fiction. Animal stories. IL Pres-2.
Do Not Ever Be a Babysitter! KP  
B 108432B 108432 Do You Know the Monkey Man?
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Butler, Dori
Length: 193 Copyright: 2005

While searching for the father who left her and her mother ten years ago, thirteen year old Samantha begins to believe that the twin sister who supposedly died when they were three years old is still alive. Missing persons. Suspense. AR 3.8. RC 3.5. Lexile 600.
Do You Know the Monkey Man? IJ  
B 127879B 127879 Do-Over
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Torres, Jennifer
Length: 246 Copyright: 2022

Twins Raquel and Lucinda Mendoza used to be inseparable, but since their parents divorced Raquel has become bossy and obsessive, while Lucinda has immersed herself in her ice skating lessons, and the pandemic and its enforced isolation has only made things worse; but then they are sent to their father's ranch in central California and while Raquel thinks that this is a chance to get their parents back together by driving his girlfriend away, Lucinda discovers she likes his new family, and wonders if trying to bring the Mendoza family back together is really worth the struggle. Siblings. Hispanic/Latino. Family story. Realistic fiction. Pandemic fiction. IL 4-8. AR 4.4.
Do-Over IJ  
B 106595B 106595 Does a Duck Have a Daddy?
Grade Lvl: K Author: Ehrlich, Fred
Length: 24 Copyright: 2004

Explains how fathers function in a variety of animal families, and celebrates the special role of human daddies. From the series Early Experiences. Follett RL 4.4.
Does a Duck Have a Daddy? K  
B 106596B 106596 Does a Mouse Have a Mommy?
Grade Lvl: K Author: Ehrlich, Fred
Length: 24 Copyright: 2004

Provides information for young children about the relationship between various animal babies and their mothers. From the series Early Experiences. Follett RL 3.4.
Does a Mouse Have a Mommy? K  
B 114539B 114539 Dog Called Homeless
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Lean, Sarah
Length: 202 Copyright: 2012

Fifth-grader Cally Louise Fisher stops talking, partly because her father and brother never speak of her mother who died a year earlier, but visions of her mother, friendships with a homeless man and a disabled boy, and a huge dog ensure that she still communicates. Selective mutism Fiction. People with disabilities Fiction. Single-parent families Fiction. IL 4-7.
Dog Called Homeless IJ  
B 123634B 123634 Dog Days
Grade Lvl: PI Author: English, Karen
Length: 122 Copyright: 2013

Gavin wants to make a good impression at Carver Elementary, where no one knows he excels at soccer and skateboarding, but an annoying big sister, a bully, and his great aunt's Pomeranian are not helping. Series fiction. Carver Chronicles, Book 1. IL 2-6. AR 4.5. RC 4.4. Lexile 710.
Dog Days PI  
B 112297B 112297 Dog Days of Charlotte Hayes
Grade Lvl: PIJ Author: Kennedy, Marlane
Length: 233 Copyright: 2009

Eleven year old Charlotte is not a dog person but does not like that the rest of her family neglects their Saint Bernard puppy, and so with a lot of determination and a little sneakiness, she works on finding a good home for the gentle giant. Moneymaking projects. AR 4.5. RC 5.2. Lexile 790. IL 3-7.
Dog Days of Charlotte Hayes PIJ  
B 107658B 107658 Dog Sense
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Collard, Sneed
Length: 176 Copyright: 2005

After he and his mother move from California to Montana to live with his grandfather, thirteen year old Guy gradually adjusts to the unfamiliar surroundings, makes a friend, and learns to deal with a bully, with the help of his Frisbee-catching dog, Streak. AR 4.4. Follett RL 6.2.
Dog Sense IJ  
B 124432B 124432 Dog, Ray
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Coggin, Linda
Length: 193 Copyright: 2016

Daisy, age twelve, has died in a car accident. She finds herself in the afterworld, which resembles nothing more than a job center. Her soul is being returned to Earth, but not as a human being--she's returning as a dog. A dog who retains Daisy's thoughts and pluck and is determined to get back to her parents and to get back home. What she doesn't expect is that life as a dog named Ray would come with such worries--and moments of jubilation--as she grows to care for others in a whole new way. Fantasy fiction. IL 5-8. AR 4.1. Lexile 630.
Dog, Ray IJ  
B 114427B 114427 Dogtag Summer
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Partridge, Elizabeth
Length: 229 Copyright: 2011

In the summer of 1980 before she starts junior high school in Santa Rosa, California, Tracy, who was adopted from Vietnam when she was six year old, finds an old ammo box with a dog tag and picture that brings up painful memories for both her Vietnam veteran father and her. AR 4.5. RC 4.4. Lexile 720. GR level Y. IL 5-8.
Dogtag Summer IJ  
B 121698B 121698 Don't Call Me Grandma
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Nelson, Vaunda Micheaux
Length: 32 Copyright: 2016

A granddaughter recounts the reasons why her grandmother is hard to love--and why she loves her anyway. Nell eats fish for breakfast, she doesn't hug or kiss, and she does NOT want to be called grandma. As her great-granddaughter slowly learns more about Nell's life, she finds ways to connect with her prickly, pearl-wearing great-grandmother. AR 3.6 Lexile 710 IL K-3.
Don't Call Me Grandma KP  
B 123605B 123605 Don't Feed the Geckos!
Grade Lvl: PI Author: English, Karen
Length: 137 Copyright: 2015

When Bernardo comes to live with Carlos temporarily, taking over his top bunk, his spot on the school soccer team, and even his Papi's attention, Carlos knows he is not happy, but worse, Bernardo starts messing with Carlos's pet geckos, so Carlos tries to see past his cousin's annoying ways and keep the peace for his family's sake. Series fiction. Carver Chronicles, Book 3. IL 2-5. AR 4.3. RC 4.3. Lexile 690.
Don't Feed the Geckos! PI  
B 121489B 121489 Dory and the Real True Friend
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Hanlon, Abby
Length: 152 Copyright: 2015

Dory, a highly imaginative youngest child, makes a new friend at school but her brother and sister are sure Rosabelle is imaginary, just like all of Dory's other friends. Brothers and sisters- Fiction. Imaginary playmates- Fiction. AR 3.2 RC 2.8 Lexile 510 IL 1-3.
Dory and the Real True Friend PI  
B 119944B 119944 Dory Fantasmagory
Grade Lvl: P Author: Hanlon, Abby
Length: 151 Copyright: 2014

Dory, the youngest in her family, is a girl with a very active imagination, and she spends the summer playing with her imaginary friend, pretending to be a dog, battling monsters, and generally driving her family nuts. AR 3.2 RC 3.2 Lexile 550 IL 1-3.
Dory Fantasmagory P  
B 118016B 118016 Dozens of Cousins
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Crum, Shutta
Length: 32 Copyright: 2013

At a family reunion, dozens of 'beastie' cousins spend the day running wild, playing in the creek, filling up on food, and making mischief. Family reunions- Fiction. AR 4.3 IL Pres-2.
Dozens of Cousins KP  
B 125615B 125615 Dragon Pearl
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Lee, Yoon Ha
Length: 310 Copyright: 2019

Min, a thirteen-year-old girl with fox-magic, stows away on a battle cruiser and impersonates a cadet in order to solve the mystery of what happened to her older brother in the Thousand World Space Forces. Fantasy fiction. Asian legends, myths, fables. IL 4-8. AR 5.9. RC 4.7. Lexile 780.
Dragon Pearl IJ  
B 125102B 125102 Drawn Together
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Le, Minh
Length: 40 Copyright: 2018

When a young boy visits his grandfather, their lack of a common language leads to confusion, frustration, and silence. But as they sit down to draw together, something magical happens-with a shared love of art and storytelling, the two form a bond that goes beyond words. Asian American. Family. Communication. IL Pres-3. AR 2.1. Lexile 310.
Drawn Together KP  
B 107817B 107817 Dread Locks
Grade Lvl: IJS Author: Shusterman, Neal
Length: 164 Copyright: 2005

Accustomed to a carefree existence, fourteen year old Parker Baer meets the girl next door and finds his life taking a menacing turn as he begins to absorb some of her terrible powers. Fear. Thriller. Horror stories. From the series Dark Fusion, book 1. AR 4.8. RC 4.4. Lexile 710.
Dread Locks IJS  
B 126334B 126334 Dream Weaver
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Alegre, Reina Luz
Length: 266 Copyright: 2020

Twelve-year-old Zoey navigates the tricky waters of friendship while looking for a way to save her grandfather’s struggling business in this coming-of-age novel. Bildungsroman. Realistic fiction. Cuban Americans. IL 4-8. Lexile 810.
Dream Weaver PI  
B 124915B 124915 Drum Roll, Please
Grade Lvl: IJS Author: Bigelow, Lisa Jenn
Length: 306 Copyright: 2018

Melly only joined the school band because her best friend, Olivia, begged her to. But to her surprise, quiet Melly loves playing the drums. It's the only time in her life she doesn't feel like a mouse. Now she and Olivia are about to spend the next two weeks at Camp Rockaway, jamming under the stars in the Michigan woods. But this summer brings big changes for Melly: her parents split up, her best friend ditches her, and Melly finds herself falling for a girl at camp named Adeline. To top it off, Melly's not sure she has what it takes to be a real rock n' roll drummer. Will she be able to make music from all the noise in her heart? IL 5-9. AR 4.4. RC 3.5. Lexile 630.
Drum Roll, Please IJS  
B 106853B 106853 Drums, Girls & Dangerous Pie
Grade Lvl: IJS Author: Sonnenblick, Jordan
Length: 273 Copyright: 2006

When his younger brother is diagnosed with leukemia, thirteen year old Steven tries to deal with his complicated emotions, his school life, and his desire to support his family. Self-realization. AR 5.9. Follett RL 5.3. IL 6-10.
Drums, Girls & Dangerous Pie IJS  
B 124880B 124880 Dry
Grade Lvl: JS Author: Shusterman, Neal
Length: 390 Copyright: 2018

When the California drought escalates to catastrophic proportions, one teen is forced to make life and death decisions for her family in this harrowing story of survival. The drought--or the Tap-Out, as everyone calls it--has been going on for a while now. Everyone's lives have become an endless list of don'ts: don't water the lawn, don't fill up your pool, don't take long showers. Until the taps run dry. Suddenly, Alyssa's quiet suburban street spirals into a warzone of desperation; neighbors and families turned against each other on the hunt for water. And when her parents don't return and her life--and the life of her brother--is threatened, Alyssa has to make impossible choices if she's going to survive. Survival. Thriller. Starred reviews. IL 9-12. Lexile 790.
Dry JS  
B 123991B 123991 Duck, Duck, Porcupine!
Grade Lvl: P Author: Yoon, Salina
Length: 64 Copyright: 2016

Big Duck likes to boss around her younger brother, Little Duck, and she fancies herself the leader of their trio when joined by their gentle friend Porcupine. Little Duck does not speak yet, but through his expressions and his actions, he shows that he has a better grasp on any situation than his older sister. Beginning reader. Series fiction: Duck, Duck Porcupine. IL K-3. AR 1.5. Lexile 390.
Duck, Duck, Porcupine! P  
B 115091B 115091 Ducks In A Row
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Houran, Lori Haskins
Length: 33 Copyright: 2010

Max the duck wishes he could do something for the other animals living at Irene's house, but when his aunts arrive for a visit he gets more than his fill of being helpful. Helpfulness Fiction. Based on books by Jackie Urbanovic. From the series I Can Read! Level 1. AR 1.9 GR level I IL K-1.
Ducks In A Row KP  
B 128213B 128213 Duel
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Bagley, Jessixa
Length: 307 Copyright: 2023

Sixth grader Lucy is brand-new to middle school, and when her older sister GiGi, the undisputed queen bee of eighth grade humiliates her in the cafeteria, Lucy snaps and challenges her to a fencing duel. Middle school story. Siblings. Fencing. Graphic Novel. IL 5-8.
Duel IJ  
B 80997B 80997 Dumpling Soup
Grade Lvl: P Author: Rattigan, Jama
Length: 32 Copyright: 1993

A young Hawaiian girl tries to make dumplings for her family's New Year's celebration. AR 3.4. RC 3.2. Lexile 500. Guided Reading level M.
Dumpling Soup P  
B 82270B 82270 Dust for Dinner
Grade Lvl: P Author: Turner, Ann
Length: 64 Copyright: 1995

Jake narrates the story of his family's life in the Oklahoma dust bowl and the journey from their ravaged farm to California during the Great Depression. An I Can Read book. RC 2.8. Lexile 390.
Dust for Dinner P  
B 126377B 126377 Each Tiny Spark
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Cartaya, Pablo
Length: 315 Copyright: 2019

Emilia Torres has a wandering mind. It's hard for her to follow along at school, and sometimes she forgets to do what her mom or abuela asks. But she remembers what matters: a time when her family was whole and home made sense. When Dad returns from deployment, Emilia expects that her life will get back to normal. Instead, it unravels. Dad shuts himself in the back stall of their family's auto shop to work on an old car. Emilia peeks in on him daily, mesmerized by his welder. One day, Dad calls Emilia over. Then, he teaches her how to weld. And over time, flickers of her old dad reappear. But as Emilia finds a way to repair the relationship with her father at home, her community ruptures with some of her classmates, like her best friend, Gus, at the center of the conflict. Hispanic American. Realistic fiction. Learning disabilities. IL 4-8. AR 4.4. RC 4.2. Lexile 680. GR V.
Each Tiny Spark IJ  
KM 13207KM 13207 Echo (Playaway)
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Ryan, Pam Munoz
Length: 585 Copyright: 2015

Lost in the Black Forest, Otto meets three mysterious sisters and finds himself entwined in a prophecy, a promise, and a harmonica--and decades later three children, Friedrich in Germany, Mike in Pennsylvania, and Ivy in California find themselves caught up in the same thread of destiny in the darkest days of the twentieth century, struggling to keep their families intact, and tied together by the music of the same harmonica. Playaway, book and a 5-way splitter.
Echo (Playaway) IJ  
B 84194B 84194 Edwin and Emily
Grade Lvl: P Author: Williams, Suzanne
Length: 48 Copyright: 1995

Edwin decides that his younger sister Emily is a pest, but sometimes she's a nice pest. Hyperion Chapters, 2nd grade. AR 2.3. RC and Follett RL 2.2. Lexile 260. GR level K.
Edwin and Emily P  
B 116496B 116496 Eep!
Grade Lvl: I Author: Leeuwen, Joke van
Length: 150 Copyright: 2012

Beedy, the birdgirl, is adopted by Warren and Tina, but when she decides to go free Beedy ends up teaching Warren, Tina, and two others about what family truly is. Families Fiction. Freedom Fiction. AR 4.0 IL 4-6.
Eep! I  
B 126474B 126474 Efren Divided
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Cisneros, Ernesto
Length: 263 Copyright: 2020

In English with some Spanish. "While his father works two jobs, seventh-grader Efren Nava must take care of his twin siblings, kindergartners Max and Mia, after their mother is deported to Mexico. Includes glossary of Spanish words. Starred reviews. Hispanic/Latino. Realistic fiction. Deportation. Iowa Children's Choice Award 2022-2023. IL 4-8. AR 4.5. Lexile 710.
Efren Divided IJ  
KM 13492KM 13492 Efren Divided (Playaway)
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Cisneros, Ernesto
Length: 0 Copyright: 2020

When Efren's mother is deported to Mexico, he takes on greater responsibilities at home while also dealing with a contentious school election, as his father gets a second job to try and get the money to bring Mom home. An Own Voices debut novel about family, friendship, and tearing down the walls being built between all of us. Iowa Children's Choice Award 2022-2023. Contents include playaway, book and a 5-way splitter.
Efren Divided (Playaway) IJ  
B 124636B 124636 El verano de Raymie Nightingale (Spanish Edition)
Grade Lvl: IJS Author: DiCamillo, Kate
Length: 233 Copyright: 2016

Hoping that if she wins a local beauty pageant her father will come home, Raymie practices twirling a baton and performing good deeds as she is drawn into an unlikely friendship with a drama queen and a saboteur. Text in Spanish.;Translation of: Raymie Nightingale. Historical fiction. Grief and loss. Family problems. IL 6-12.
El verano de Raymie Nightingale (Spanish Edition) IJS  
B 127691B 127691 Elephant in the Room
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Sloan, Holly Goldberg
Length: 250 Copyright: 2021

Missing her mother who has returned to Turkey to resolve an immigration problem, sixth-grader Sila welcomes a very large distraction in her life when she helps a surprising new friend rescue a circus elephant. 2023-2024 Iowa Children's Choice Award. Immigration & Emigration. Realistic fiction. Separation. Turkish Americans. IL 5-9. AR 5.1.
Elephant in the Room IJ  
KM 13652KM 13652 Elephant in the Room (Playaway)
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Sloan, Holly Goldberg
Length: 250 Copyright: 2021

Missing her mother who has returned to Turkey to resolve an immigration problem, sixth-grader Sila welcomes a very large distraction in her life when she helps a surprising new friend rescue a circus elephant. Immigration & Emigration. Realistic fiction. Separation. Turkish Americans. 2023-2024 Iowa Children's Choice Award. Contents include a book, playaway and a 5-way splitter. Playaway run time: 5 hours. IL 5-9. AR 5.1.
Elephant in the Room (Playaway) IJ  
B 127308B 127308 Elephant's Girl
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Rimington, Celesta
Length: 324 Copyright: 2020

Twelve-year-old Lexington, a foundling raised in a zoo, spends a summer cementing friendships, growing closer to the elephant that saved her life, and learning about her family and herself. Adventure. Fantasy. Magical realism. Alternative family. IL 4-8. AR 5.2. RC 5.3. Lexile 800. GR U.
Elephant's Girl IJ  
B 86390B 86390 Elizabeti's Doll
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Stuve-Bodeen, Stephanie
Length: 32 Copyright: 1998

When a young Tanzanian girl gets a new baby brother, she finds a rock, which she names Eva, and makes it her baby doll. AR 3.4. RC 4.6. Lexile 740. GR level I. 1999 Ezra Jack Keats writer-award.
Elizabeti's Doll KP  
B 112876B 112876 Emma Dilemma: Big Sister Poems
Grade Lvl: KPI Author: George, Kristine
Length: 47 Copyright: 2011

A collection of poems in which Jess explores the joys and aggravations of being preschooler Emma's big sister. Sisters. Free verse. AR 3.3. IL K-4.
Emma Dilemma: Big Sister Poems KPI  
B 124970B 124970 End of Our Story
Grade Lvl: JS Author: Haston, Meg
Length: 280 Copyright: 2017

Bridge and Wil have been entangled in each other's lives for years, but when Wil's family suffers a violent loss their senior year of high school, Bridge and Wil discover just how much they've grown apart, but can they find their way back to each other? Iowa High School Award, 2019-2020. Realistic fiction. IL 9-12.
End of Our Story JS  
B 123852B 123852 End of the Wild
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Helget, Nicole Lea
Length: 266 Copyright: 2017

Eleven-year-old Fern doesn't have the easiest life. Her stepfather is out of work, and she's responsible for putting dinner on the table--not to mention keeping her wild younger brothers out of trouble. The woods near their home is her only refuge, where she finds food and plays with her neighbor's dog. But when a fracking company rolls into town, her special grove could be ripped away, and no one else seems to care. Her stepfather needs the money that a job with the frackers could bring to their family, and her wealthy grandfather likes the business it brings to their town. Even her best friend doesn't understand what the land means to Fern. With no one on her side, how can she save the forest that has protected her for so long? Blended families. Poverty. Realistic fiction. IL 4-8. AR 4.0. GR V.
End of the Wild IJ  
B 124886B 124886 Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora
Grade Lvl: IJS Author: Cartaya, Pablo
Length: 236 Copyright: 2017

For Arturo, summertime in Miami means playing basketball until dark, sipping mango smoothies, and keeping cool under banyan trees. And maybe a few shifts as junior lunchtime dishwasher at Abuela's restaurant. Maybe. But this summer also includes Carmen, a poetry enthusiast who moves into Arturo's apartment complex and turns his stomach into a deep fryer. He almost doesn't notice the smarmy land developer who rolls into town and threatens to change it. Arturo refuses to let his family and community go down without a fight, and as he schemes with Carmen, Arturo discovers the power of poetry and protest through untold family stories and the work of Jose Marti. Adventure. Realistic fiction. IL 5-9. AR 5.0. RC 4.6. Lexile 750. GR V.
Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora IJS  
B 124496B 124496 Esto es el colmo! (Last Straw)
Grade Lvl: IJS Author: Kinney, Jeff
Length: 217 Copyright: 2010

Middle-schooler Greg Heffley nimbly sidesteps his father's attempts to change Greg's wimpy ways until his father threatens to send him to military school. Diary Of A Wimpy Kid, Book 3. Text in Spanish.;Translation of: The last straw. IL 4-12. AR 6.0.
Esto es el colmo! (Last Straw) IJS  
B 125340B 125340 Eventown
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Haydu, Corey Ann
Length: 328 Copyright: 2019

To Elodee, eleven, things seem a little too perfect in Eventown when she moves there with her parents and identical twin, Naomi, especially since forgetting the past is so highly valued. Fantasy fiction. Grief and loss. IL 3-7. Lexile 740.
Eventown PI  
B 123443B 123443 Every Hidden Thing
Grade Lvl: JS Author: Oppel, Kenneth
Length: 361 Copyright: 2016

In the late nineteenth century, a budding romance develops between Rachel and Samuel, two teenagers from rival families of fossil hunters heading out to the badlands in seach of a rare dinosaur skeleton. Romance fiction. IL 8-12. AR 4.8. RC 4.7. Lexile 650.
Every Hidden Thing JS  
B 97590B 97590 Everyone Wins!
Grade Lvl: T Author: Mapp, Karen L / Henderson, Anne T
Length: 160 Copyright: 2022

Subtitle: The Evidence for Family-School Partnerships & Implications for Practice. Engaging families in education benefits everyone. Student achievement goes up, families get stronger, and teachers and administrators can do their job more effectively. Everyone wins! In this highly readable roundup of the latest research, a Harvard-based team makes a compelling case for investing in evidence-based family-engagement practices-and suggests powerful ways to put those practices into action at your school or district.
Everyone Wins! T  
B 125994B 125994 Evil Princess vs. the Brave Knight
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Holm, Jennifer L
Length: 40 Copyright: 2019

Meet the Evil Princess and the Brave Knight. She casts terrible spells, while he fights dragons. He rescues cats in distress, while she makes mischief. No wonder there isn't much peace in this kingdom! But is the Evil Princess really so evil? And is the Brave Knight truly as chivalrous as he seems? Series fiction: Evil Princess vs. Brave Knight, Book 1. Fairy tales. Family stories. IL Pres-3. AR 2.2.
Evil Princess vs. the Brave Knight KP  
B 111672B 111672 Evolution of Calpurnia Tate
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Kelly, Jacqueline
Length: 340 Copyright: 2009

In central Texas in 1899, eleven year old Callie Vee Tate is instructed to be a lady by her mother, learns about love from the older three of her six brothers, and studies the natural world with her grandfather, the latter of which leads to an important discovery. Family life. Newbery Honor Book 2010. AR and Follett RL 5.3. RC 5.4. Lexile 830. IL 4-7. Iowa Children's Choice 2012-2013.
Evolution of Calpurnia Tate IJ  
B 123347B 123347 Excellent Ed
Grade Lvl: KP Author: McAnulty, Stacy
Length: 32 Copyright: 2016

Everyone in the Ellis family is excellent, except Ed the dog, who is determined to find something at which he, too, can excel. Picture book fiction. ILA Children's Choice 2017. IL Pres-2. AR 3.1. Lexile 550. F+P L.
Excellent Ed KP  
B 126901B 126901 Except When They Don't
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Gehl, Laura
Length: 32 Copyright: 2019

Children are often told by many different people about what toys they're supposed to play with, what interests they should have, and who they should be simply because of their gender. This stereotype-breaking book invites children to examine what they're told "boy" and "girl" activities are and encourages them to play with whatever they want to and to be exactly who they are. Individuality. Play fiction. Story in rhyme. Family. IL Pres-3.
Except When They Don't KP  
B 123411B 123411 Expelled
Grade Lvl: JS Author: Patterson, James
Length: 296 Copyright: 2017

Expelled over the photo that was posted to his Twitter account, Will Foster, seventeen, is determined to find out who took the picture and why he and three other students were targeted. Realistic fiction. IL 9-12. AR 4.7. Lexile 680.
Expelled JS  
B 125734B 125734 Explorers
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Cordell, Matthew
Length: 40 Copyright: 2019

When a family goes to a local museum, a boy notices a homeless man sitting outside, making brightly colored origami birds. He convinces his dad to buy a bird the man makes just for him. Once inside the museum, his little sister takes the bird and launches it into the air. Is it lost? Soon another boy helps him look, and the paper bird brings two families, and two new friends together. Wordless picture book. Stories about me. Lost and found possessions. Values and virtues. IL Pres-3.
Explorers KP  
B 126905B 126905 Eyes That Kiss in the Corners
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Ho, Joanna
Length: 40 Copyright: 2021

A young Asian girl notices that her eyes look different from her peers'. They have big, round eyes and long lashes. She realizes that her eyes are like her mother's, her grandmother's, and her little sister's. They have eyes that kiss in the corners and glow like warm tea, crinkle into crescent moons, and are filled with stories of the past and hope for the future. Drawing from the strength of these powerful women in her life, she recognizes her own beauty and discovers a path to self love and empowerment. Story about me. Asian American. Self awareness. Iowa Goldfinch Award 2022-2023. IL Pres-3. AR 3.7.
Eyes That Kiss in the Corners KP  
B 120302B 120302 Fake Snakes and Weird Wizards
Grade Lvl: P Author: Winkler, Henry / Oliver, Lin
Length: 123 Copyright: 2015

Disguising himself as a master magician when his sister's performer of choice is unavailable for her birthday party, Hank is exposed during his performance, with catastrophic results. From the series Here's Hank, Book 4. Book design uses the Dyslexie font (designed specifically for dyslexic readers). AR 3.9 Lexile 600 IL 1-3.
Fake Snakes and Weird Wizards P  
B 127890B 127890 Fall of the School for Good and Evil (Book 2)
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Chainani, Soman
Length: 360 Copyright: 2023

Two brothers. One Good. One Evil. In exchange for power and immortality, they watch over the Endless Woods and rule the School for Good and Evil. Yet all School Masters must face a test. Theirs is loyalty. But what happens when loyalty is corrupted? When the bonds of blood are broken? Who will survive? Who will die? And what will become of the school and its students? The journey that started a hundred years ago throttles towards its end. Sequel to: Rise of the School for Good and Evil. Fantasy fiction. Action and adventure. IL 4-8.
Fall of the School for Good and Evil (Book 2) IJ  
B 128243B 128243 Falling Short
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Cisneros, Ernesto
Length: 292 Copyright: 2022

Best friends Isaac and Marco, one athletically gifted and one academically gifted have more in common than they realize when their goals intersect, forcing them to find a way to support each other so they don't fall short. 24-25 Iowa Children's Choice Award. IL 4-8. AR 4.5.
Falling Short IJ  
KM 13778KM 13778 Falling Short (Playaway)
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Cisneros, Ernesto
Length: 0 Copyright: 2022

Best friends Isaac and Marco, one athletically gifted and one academically gifted have more in common than they realize when their goals intersect, forcing them to find a way to support each other so they don't fall short. Contents include book, playaway and a 5-way splitter. Playaway run time: 5 hours. 24-25 Iowa Children's Choice Award. IL 4-8. AR 4.5.
Falling Short (Playaway) IJ  
B 101442B 101442 Families
Grade Lvl: P Author: TRUMBAUER, LISA
Length: 17 Copyright: 2001

Describes different types of families, what family members do together, and where families live. AR level 1.5. Follett RL 1.6.
Families P  
B 106779B 106779 Families
Grade Lvl: KPI Author: Kuklin, Susan
Length: 38 Copyright: 2006

Presents brief interviews with children age 4-14 from fifteen diverse American families--including large, small, mixed-race, immigrant, gay and lesbian, divorced, single-parent, religious, adoptive, and special needs families. Children discuss their parents, siblings, lifestyles, and traditions. Includes photos of each family. AR 3.6. Follett RL 3.1. RC 2.9. Lexile 560.
Families KPI  
B 117926B 117926 Families
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Schuette, Sarah L.
Length: 24 Copyright: 2009

Text and photos presents families and what family members do. From the series People. AR 1.3 Lexile 190 GR level F IL Pres-1.
Families KP  
B 119687B 119687 Families
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Rotner, Shelley / Kelly, Sheila M
Length: 31 Copyright: 2015

Provides a look at all types of families, intending to help young readers understand familial situations different from their own. IL Pres-1.
Families KP  
B 93105B 93105 Families
Grade Lvl: T Author:
Length: 48 Copyright: 2002

Thematic unit from The Best of the Mailbox Theme series. Collection of ideas/reproducibles for preschool and kindergarten. Includes a variety of activities that are focused on families, home, siblings, different types of families, traditions, members of a family, conflict, promoting the home-school connection, and family celebrations. Source: 1990-1998 issues of The Mailbox and Teacher's Helper magazines.
Families T  
KM 11456KM 11456 Families (Heinemann) Books
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Rissman, Rebecca
Length: 0 Copyright: 2011

Contains seven books from the Heinemann series Families. IL Pres-1. Titles: Aunts and Uncles; Brothers and Sisters; Cousins; Foster Parents; Grandparents; Parents; and Role Models.
Families (Heinemann) Books KP  
KM 11457KM 11457 Families (Marshall Cavendish) Books
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Gallagher, Debbie
Length: 0 Copyright: 2009

Contains six books from the Marshall Cavendish Benchmark series Families. IL K-2. Titles: Family Celebrations; Family Homes; Family Meals; Family Members; Family Responsibilities; and Family Stories.
Families (Marshall Cavendish) Books KP  
B 119022B 119022 Families Around the World
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Ruurs, Margriet
Length: 40 Copyright: 2014

Children from fourteen countries in the Americas, Europe, Asia, and Africa introduce themselves, their families, and their everyday lives, in a book that also discusses the idea of family and invites readers to describe their own. Includes Chinese immigrants in Canada, a Texas ranch family, a Mayan village family in Mexico, several European families, and a kibbutz family in Israel. Families in Saudi Arabia, Kenya (a Maasai village), Pakistan, South Korea and Mongolia are also introduced. Lexile 660 IL Pres-2.
Families Around the World KP  
KM 9027KM 9027 Families Big Book (BB)
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Nowak, Jennifer
Length: 0 Copyright: 2006

Simple text and photos present examples of activities families can do together. From the series Rosen Real Readers. Follett RL 1.2. Contents: six little books and big book.
Families Big Book (BB) KP  
B 120350B 120350 Families, Families, Families!
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Lang, Suzanne
Length: 24 Copyright: 2015

A host of animals portrays all kinds of non-traditional families. Lexile 480 IL Pres-1.
Families, Families, Families! KP  
B 113812B 113812 Family and Friends
Grade Lvl: P Author: Spilsbury, Louise
Length: 32 Copyright: 2012

Describes the relationships between family members and friends and discusses how to treat other people and solve problems in a healthy way. From the series Healthy And Happy. IL 1-3.
Family and Friends P  
B 117296B 117296 Family and Friends
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Head, Honor
Length: 30 Copyright: 2013

An overview for kids describing the many types of families, including stepfamilies, foster families, and adoptive families, with ideas for getting along with your family and having good friendships. Includes discussion topics. From the series Let's Read And Talk About . . . Lexile 810 IL 2-4.
Family and Friends PI  
B 103375B 103375 Family Book
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Parr, Todd
Length: 32 Copyright: 2003

Represents a variety of families, some big and some small, some with only one parent and some with two moms or dads, some quiet and some noisy, but all alike in some ways and special no matter what. Follett RL 1.8. GR level H. Pres-1.
Family Book KP  
KM 9331KM 9331 Family Book Big Book (2 Parts)
Grade Lvl: KP Author:
Length: 0 Copyright: 1987

Three titles of easy-to-read children's poetry: My Family, Your Family; My Family All Together; and My Family and Me. Contents: teacher's resource book, big book, and six little books of each of the three titles. From the series You and Me.
Family Book Big Book (2 Parts) KP  
B 77397B 77397 FAMILY FOR JAMIE: AN ADOPTION STORY
Grade Lvl: KP Author: BLOOM, SUZANNE
Length: 24 Copyright: 1991

Although Dan and Molly can make cookies and birdhouses, they cannot make a baby, so they adopt Jamie and share with him their life and love.
FAMILY FOR JAMIE: AN ADOPTION STORY KP  
B 122623B 122623 Family is a Family is a Family
Grade Lvl: KP Author: O'Leary, Sara
Length: 32 Copyright: 2016

A teacher asks the children in her classroom to think about what makes their families special. One child is worried that her family is just too different to explain, but listens as her classmates talk about what makes their families special. As her classmates describe who they live with and who loves them -- family of every shape, size and every kind of relation -- the child realizes that as long as her family is full of caring people, it is special. Family life- Fiction. Lexile 500 IL K-2.
Family is a Family is a Family KP  
B 116953B 116953 Family Pictures: Paintings and Stories=Cuadros de familia: cuadros y relatos
Grade Lvl: KPI Author: Garza, Carmen Lomas / Zubizarreta-Ada, Rosalma,
Length: 30 Copyright: 2005

The author describes, in bilingual text and illustrations, her experiences growing up in a Hispanic community in Texas. Text in English and Spanish. Mexican Americans. Hispanic American families Texas Kingsville. AR 4.3 Lexile 790 IL K-4.
Family Pictures: Paintings and Stories=Cuadros de familia: cuadros y relato KPI  
B 82078B 82078 Family Reunion
Grade Lvl: P Author: Singer, Marilyn
Length: 30 Copyright: 1994

A series of poems describe the people and events at a family reunion.
Family Reunion P  
B 118117B 118117 Family Ties: The Theory, Practice, and Destructive Properties of Relatives
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Paulsen, Gary
Length: 136 Copyright: 2014

Kevin Spencer has a history of big ideas going completely awry. This time around, it's personal--suddenly he's kind of in charge of a double wedding in his backyard, and a whole tribe of wacky relatives is crowding him out of his own house. AR 5.5 Lexile 840 GR level W IL 5-8.
Family Ties: The Theory, Practice, and Destructive Properties of Relatives IJ  
KM 10783KM 10783 Family Tree
Grade Lvl: KP Author: England, Francis
Length: 0 Copyright: 2008

Music CD by Frances England blends folk, indie and old time sounds to explore themes of family life, animals, friendship, and empowerment. Titles: Family Tree; Animal Inside You; Best Friends; I Scream, You Scream; Tea Party; Firefly; Fast Train to Grandma's; Giddy Up; Spring Has Sprung; Don't Fly Away; Up a Tree; Sleepyhead Mommy; Free to Be Me; Animal Friends; Tugboat; and You & Me.
Family Tree KP  
B 125439B 125439 Far Away
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Graff, Lisa
Length: 266 Copyright: 2019

A book about life, loss, and the secrets families keep. Twelve-year-old CJ believes her mom is dead and that she can only communicate with her through her aunt, who is a medium, but when CJ finds out that her mother is actually alive, she goes on a journey to find her. Mystery. IL 4-8. AR 4.6. Lexile 700.
Far Away IJ  
KM 13158KM 13158 Far Away (Playaway)
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Graff, Lisa
Length: 266 Copyright: 2019

A book about life, loss, and the secrets families keep. Twelve-year-old CJ believes her mom is dead and that she can only communicate with her through her aunt, who is a medium, but when CJ finds out that her mother is actually alive, she goes on a journey to find her. Mystery. Contains book, playaway and a 5-way splitter. Playaway run time: approximately 7 hours. IL 5-9. AR 4.6. Lexile 700.
Far Away (Playaway) IJ  
B 123290B 123290 Far from Fair
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Arnold, Elana K
Length: 229 Copyright: 2016

As far as twelve-year-old Odette Zyskowski is concerned, her parents have ruined her life by selling the house she and her younger brother have grown up in, getting an RV, and giving her some little mutt instead of the Labrador Retriever she wanted--but as they travel north to see her grandmother, Odette becomes aware of an even more frightening problem: her parents may be on the verge of a divorce. Realistic fiction. ILA 2017 pick. IL 4-8. AR 5.2. RC 5.6. Lexile 860.
Far from Fair IJ  
B 123441B 123441 Far from the Tree
Grade Lvl: JS Author: Benway, Robin
Length: 374 Copyright: 2017

Being the middle child has its ups and downs. But for Grace, an only child who was adopted at birth, discovering that she is a middle child is a different ride altogether. After putting her own baby up for adoption, she goes looking for her biological family, including Maya, her loudmouthed younger bio sister, who has a lot to say about their newfound family ties. Starred reviews. Realistic fiction. IL 8-12. AR 5.1. Lexile 780.
Far from the Tree JS  
B 127831B 127831 Far Out!
Grade Lvl: PIJ Author: Bustard, Anne
Length: 216 Copyright: 2023

A novel set in 1960s Texas about a young, alien-loving girl trying to clear her grandmother's good name in this mystery that has humor, hijinks, and heart in equal measure. Humor. Mystery fiction. Historical fiction. Lost and found possessions. IL 3-7.
Far Out! PIJ  
B 127794B 127794 Farmhouse
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Blackall, Sophie
Length: 48 Copyright: 2022

A farmhouse provides the setting for a dozen children to live and grow, and when they leave, another family arrives to fill the house with love again. Farm story. Dwellings. Family life. 24-25 Goldfinch Award Winner. IL K-3. AR 5.6.
Farmhouse KP  
B 127711B 127711 Fast Pitch
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Stone, Nic
Length: 179 Copyright: 2021

Shenice Lockwood dreams of leading the Fulton Firebirds to the U12 softball regional championship. But Shenice's focus gets shaken when her great-uncle Jack reveals that a career-ending-and family-name-ruining-crime may have been a setup. It's up to Shenice to discover the truth about her family's past-and fast-before secrets take the Firebirds out of the game forever. Mystery fiction. African American. Softball. Racism. IL 5-8. AR 5.2. Lexile 790. GR X.
Fast Pitch IJ  
B 108368B 108368 Father Like That
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Zolotow, Charlotte
Length: 34 Copyright: 2007

A young boy shares with his mother the daydreams about the father who left before he was born. Fathers and sons. Single-parent families. AR 3.0. Follett RL 2.9.
Father Like That KP  
B 115521B 115521 Few Bites
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Young, Cybele
Length: 40 Copyright: 2012

Viola uses her imagination to help her brother Ferdie eat his broccoli and carrots. Brothers and sisters Fiction. Picky eaters. AR 3.3 IL Pres-2.
Few Bites KP  
B 126177B 126177 Field Guide to the North American Teenager
Grade Lvl: JS Author: Philippe, Ben
Length: 372 Copyright: 2019

When Norris, a Black French Canadian, starts his junior year at an Austin, Texas, high school, he views his fellow students as cliches from "a bad 90s teen movie." Starred reviews. Young adult. Realistic fiction. Humor. Multicultural. Moving. New experiences. IL 8-12. AR 5.9. Lexile 830.
Field Guide to the North American Teenager JS  
B 92298B 92298 File Folder Games Social Studies Gr. K-3
Grade Lvl: T Author: Finch, Karen
Length: 383 Copyright: 1992

Reproducible pages provide art and instructions for making 44 manipulative games. Topics: U.S. geography and history; transportation; safety; community helpers; family relationships; emotions; holidays; and more.
File Folder Games Social Studies Gr. K-3 T  
B 127294B 127294 Final Gambit (Book 3)
Grade Lvl: JS Author: Barnes, Jennifer Lynn
Length: 374 Copyright: 2022

Eighteen-year-old Avery Grambs is weeks away from inheriting the multi billion-dollar Hawthorne fortune, but first she'll have to survive a dangerous game against an old enemy looking for vengeance. Young adult. Mystery fiction. Inheritance and succession. Series: Inheritance Games, Book 3. IL 9-12.
Final Gambit (Book 3) JS  
B 127012B 127012 Final Season
Grade Lvl: IJS Author: Green, Tim
Length: 296 Copyright: 2021

When his NFL dad is diagnosed with ALS, middle school quarterback Ben Redd is determined to have a winning season, which may be his final as he watches the heavy toll the incurable disease is taking on his dad. Sports fiction. Football. Diseases and illness. IL 5-9. AR 4.8.
Final Season IJS  
B 127710B 127710 Finally Seen
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Yang, Kelly
Length: 298 Copyright: 2023

When ten-year-old Lina Gao leaves China to live with her parents and sister, after five years apart, she must reckon with her hurt, anger, and curiosity and find a way to get her bearings in this new country and the almost-new family that comes along with it. Realistic fiction. Family life. Adjustment. Chinese Americans. 24-25 Iowa Children's Choice Award. IL 4-8. AR 4.3.
Finally Seen IJ  
KM 13794KM 13794 Finally Seen (Playaway)
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Yang, Kelly
Length: 0 Copyright: 2023

When ten-year-old Lina Gao leaves China to live with her parents and sister, after five years apart, she must reckon with her hurt, anger, and curiosity and find a way to get her bearings in this new country and the almost-new family that comes along with it. Realistic fiction. Family life. Contents include book, playaway and a 5-way splitter. Playaway run time: 7 hours and 30 minutes. Adjustment. Chinese Americans. 24-25 Iowa Children's Choice Award. IL 4-8. AR 4.3.
Finally Seen (Playaway) IJ  
B 127783B 127783 Finding Fire
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Kline, Logan S
Length: 40 Copyright: 2022

After a hard rain douses the family fire, a brave young boy sets out to search for more fire to bring home before the cold season sets in. Along the way, he'll face many challenges, from perilous mountains to fearsome predators to raging rivers, and find something wholly unexpected: a friend in this wordless picture book. Adventure. Dinosaurs. Family story. Survival. Wordless picture book. IL Pres-3.
Finding Fire KP  
B 125010B 125010 Finding Langston
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Cline-Ransome, Lesa
Length: 107 Copyright: 2018

When eleven-year-old Langston's father moves them from their home in Alabama to Chicago's Bronzeville district, it feels like he's giving up everything he loves. It's 1946. Langston's mother has just died, and now they're leaving the rest of his family and friends. He misses everything-- Grandma's Sunday suppers, the red dirt roads, and the magnolia trees his mother loved. In the city, they live in a small apartment surrounded by noise and chaos. It doesn't feel like a new start, or a better life. At home he's lonely, his father always busy at work; at school he's bullied for being a country boy. But Langston's new home has one fantastic thing. Unlike the whites-only library in Alabama, the Chicago Public Library welcomes everyone. There, hiding out after school, Langston discovers another Langston--a poet whom he learns inspired his mother enough to name her only son after him. Human migration. African American. Historical fiction. IL 4-8. AR 4.5. RC 4.6. Lexile 760.
Finding Langston IJ  
B 124417B 124417 Finding Perfect
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Swartz, Elly D
Length: 296 Copyright: 2016

With some help from her siblings and friends, Molly is able to face her OCD and be strong enough to get help for it. Emotional problems. Mental illness. Realistic fiction. IL 5-9. AR 3.7. RC 3.2. Lexile 550. Iowa Children's Choice Award, 2019-2020.
Finding Perfect IJ  
B 120056B 120056 Finding Ruby Starling
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Rivers, Karen
Length: 288 Copyright: 2014

Through e-mails, letters, blog entries, and movie scripts, twelve-year-old Ruth, an American girl, and Ruby, an English one, discover that they are long-lost twins. Traces the reunion of two identical twins who learn the truth about their separation while sharing respective social and family challenges. A separated-at-birth story. Sisters- Fiction. AR 5.2 RC 5.3 Lexile 800 IL 5-8.
Finding Ruby Starling IJ  
B 119102B 119102 Fine Dessert: Four Centuries, Four Families, One Delicious Treat
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Jenkins, Emily
Length: 38 Copyright: 2015

Depicts families, from England to California and from 1710 to 2010, preparing and enjoying the dessert called blackberry fool. Includes a recipe and historical notes. Desserts- Fiction. Changes in food preparation technology. Passage of time. Change over time. Observes similarities and differences across time periods. Lead 21. Lexile 770 GR level M. IL K-3.
Fine Dessert: Four Centuries, Four Families, One Delicious Treat KP  
B 108365B 108365 Fire
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Griessman, Annette
Length: 32 Copyright: 2005

When their house is destroyed by fire and everything is lost except a stuffed bear and a family photograph, Mama reminds Maria and her little brother, Pepito, that they still have their most important possessions. AR 2.8. Follett RL 1.7. RC 2.9. Lexile 570.
Fire KP  
B 112377B 112377 First Family
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Hopkinson, Deborah
Length: 32 Copyright: 2010

Describes what a typical day is like for the First Family, sharing what President Obama and First Lady Michelle, as well as their daughters Malia and Sasha and their dog Bo, do throughout the day. White House. AR 5.5. IL 1-4.
First Family PI  
B 124877B 124877 First Rule of Punk
Grade Lvl: IJS Author: Perez, Celia C
Length: 310 Copyright: 2017

There are no shortcuts to surviving your first day at a new school-you can't fix it with duct tape like you would your Chuck Taylors. On Day One, twelve-year-old Mal. (MarYa Luisa, if you want to annoy her) inadvertently upsets Posada Middle School's queen bee, violates the school's dress code with her punk rock look, and disappoints her college-professor mom in the process. Her dad, who now lives a thousand miles away, says things will get better as long as she remembers the first rule of punk- be yourself. Realistic fiction. Coming of Age / Bildungsroman. Hispanic American. IL 5-9. AR 4.5. RC 4.2. Lexile 670. GR T.
First Rule of Punk IJS  
B 119309B 119309 First Snow
Grade Lvl: KP Author: McCarty, Peter
Length: 34 Copyright: 2015

When Pedro comes from far away to visit his cousins, who are eager to introduce him to snow, all Pedro can think about at first is how much he dislikes cold. Cousins Fiction. Follett RL 1.5 IL Pres-1.
First Snow KP  
B 116068B 116068 Fish for Jimmy: Inspired By One Family's Experience in a Japanese American Internment Camp
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Yamasaki, Katie
Length: 34 Copyright: 2013

When brothers Taro and Jimmy and their mother are forced to move from their home in California to a Japanese internment camp in the wake of the 1941 Pearl Harbor bombing, Taro daringly escapes the camp to find fresh fish for his grieving brother. Japanese Americans Evacuation and relocation, 1942-1945 Fiction. Brothers Fiction. Lexile 880 IL 2-4.
Fish for Jimmy: Inspired By One Family's Experience in a Japanese American PI  
B 123037B 123037 Fishing With Grandma
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Avingaq, Susan
Length: 29 Copyright: 2015

After showing the kids how to prepare for a fishing trip, Grandma and the kids enjoy a day of jigging in the ice for fish. Grandma shows them every step they need to know to complete a successful fishing trip, from what clothes to wear, to how to drill and clear holes in the ice, and to how to make a traditional Inuit jigging rod. IL K-3.
Fishing With Grandma KP  
B 101763B 101763 Five Creatures
Grade Lvl: P Author: Jenkins, Emily
Length: 26 Copyright: 2001

In words and pictures, a girl describes the three humans and two cats that live in her house, and details some of the traits that they share. AR level 1.6. Follett RL 1.3.
Five Creatures P  
B 115765B 115765 Five Funny Bunnies : Three Bouncing Tales
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Van Leeuwen, Jean
Length: 40 Copyright: 2012

Relates three stories of young rabbit siblings Flossie, Homer, Henry, Little George, and Baby Sadie as they visit their grandmother, show off their daring stunts, and play house. Brothers and sisters Fiction. AR 2.2 IL Pres-1.
Five Funny Bunnies : Three Bouncing Tales KP  
B 83099B 83099 Five Live Bongos
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Lyon, George Ella
Length: 30 Copyright: 1994

Five brothers and sisters drive their parents to distraction with their musical band composed of such instruments as spoons, skillets, and pots. AR 2.6. RC 2.5. Lexile 320.
Five Live Bongos KP  
B 115276B 115276 Five Lives of Our Cat Zook
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Rocklin, Joanne
Length: 2118 Copyright: 2012

As ten-year-old Oona and younger brother Fred conspire to break their sick cat Zook out of the veterinary clinic, Oona tells the story of Zook's previous lives. The stories range in style from fairy tale to grand epic to slice of life. Brothers and sisters Fiction. AR 4.5 RC 4.6 Lexile 760 IL 3-6.
Five Lives of Our Cat Zook PI  
B 108346B 108346 Floor of the Sky
Grade Lvl: S Author: Joern, Pamela
Length: 239 Copyright: 2006

A widow soon to lose her ranch in the Nebraska Sandhills is faced with questions about family and the future when her sixteen year old pregnant granddaughter arrives from the city for the summer. AR 4.4.
Floor of the Sky S  
B 111567B 111567 Flora's Very Windy Day
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Birdsall, Jeanne
Length: 32 Copyright: 2010

When a big wind blows her annoying little brother away, Flora decides to save him despite the many tempting offers she gets for him from, among others, a cloud, an eagle, the man in the moon, and the wind itself. Brothers & sisters. Follett RL 2.9. AR 3.4. RC 2.3. Lexile 590. IL K-3.
Flora's Very Windy Day KP  
B 116760B 116760 Flowers In the Sky
Grade Lvl: JS Author: Joseph, Lynn
Length: 232 Copyright: 2013

Fifteen-year-old Nina immigrates from the Dominican Republic to New York to live with her older brother and must reconcile the realities of Washington Heights with the dreams of the U.S. her mami envisioned for her. Immigrants Fiction. Love Fiction. Brothers and sisters Fiction. Dominican Americans Fiction. Dominican Republic Fiction. Bildungsromans. Coming-of-age story. IL 8-12.
Flowers In the Sky JS  
B 117765B 117765 Fly Away
Grade Lvl: PI Author: MacLachlan, Patricia
Length: 108 Copyright: 2014

While in North Dakota helping her Aunt Frankie prepare for a possible flood, Lucy finds her voice as a poet with the help of her two-year-old brother Teddy, the rest of their family, and a few cows. Family life- Fiction. Brothers and sisters- Fiction. AR 3.2 IL 2-5.
Fly Away PI  
B 123916B 123916 Fly Guy's Big Family
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Arnold, Tedd
Length: 30 Copyright: 2017

Fly Guy misses his family, so Buzz invites them to a surprise party and his mother, father, and thousands of brothers and cousins show up--Fly Guy is delighted but Buzz's parents are not pleased. Series fiction: Fly Guy, Book 17. IL K-3. AR 1.7. RC 2.5. Lexile 460.
Fly Guy's Big Family KP  
B 127042B 127042 Fly on the Wall
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Lai, Remy
Length: 332 Copyright: 2020

Twelve-year-old Henry Khoo embarks on a forbidden journey from Australia to Singapore to prove his independence to his overprotective family, while working out some problems with friends. Asian American. Diary. Self-management. Humor. Coming of age. IL 4-8. AR 4.6. Lexile 680.
Fly on the Wall IJ  
B 125612B 125612 Focused
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Gerber, Alyson
Length: 288 Copyright: 2019

Twelve-year-old Clea wants to do her homework, follow instructions, pay attention in school, and play chess on the school team, but somehow she cannot focus on whatever is in front of her. The other kids are starting to notice and make fun of her. When her worried parents take her to be tested she finds out that she has ADH, only without the hyperactivity. With the help from the psychiatrist who seems to really understand her she is determined to learn how to focus. IL 4-8. AR 4.6. RC 4.6. Lexile 750.
Focused IJ  
B 124450B 124450 Football Fiasco
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Lupica, Mike
Length: 80 Copyright: 2018

In this third mystery, Zach and Zoe discover their football has been completely deflated, leaving them without a ball to play with at recess. But who's behind it? Mystery fiction. Sports. Series: Zach & Zoe Mysteries, Book 3. Beginning chapter book. IL 2-5.
Football Fiasco PI  
B 125616B 125616 For Black Girls Like Me
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Lockington, Mariama
Length: 321 Copyright: 2019

Eleven-year-old Makeda dreams of meeting her African American mother, while coping with serious problems in her white adopted family, a cross-country move, and being homeschooled. New experiences. Realistic fiction. Identity. IL 5-9. AR 3.5. RC 3.7. Lexile 500.
For Black Girls Like Me IJ  
B 86432B 86432 For My Family, Love, Allie
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Senisi, Ellen
Length: 32 Copyright: 1998

Allie, whose father is black and mother is white, decides to make special food as a present for her relatives when they come for a big family party. Racially mixed people.
For My Family, Love, Allie KP  
B 84765B 84765 Forever Amber Brown
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Danziger, Paula
Length: 101 Copyright: 1996

Amber's life has changed dramatically: her parents are divorced, her father lives in France, her best friend has moved to another state, and now her mother must decide whether to remarry. AR 3.8. RC and Follett RL 4.2. Lexile 660. GR level O.
Forever Amber Brown PI  
B 124831B 124831 Forever or a Day
Grade Lvl: M Author: Jacoby, Sarah
Length: 40 Copyright: 2018

Reflect through questions and illustrations both a parent's and child's perspective on the elastic nature of time. Parent and child. Juvenile fiction. IL K-3. Lexile 570. GR M.
Forever or a Day M  
B 127664B 127664 Fort
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Korman, Gordon
Length: 239 Copyright: 2022

When a tight-knit group of middle school friends discover a trap door in the woods that leads to a completely intact bomb shelter, they vow to keep the place a secret while sharing their individual secrets to build the safest space possible. Adventure fiction. Friendship story. Family violence. Nuclear bomb shelter. Realistic fiction. IL 5-8. AR 5.0.
Fort IJ  
B 81555B 81555 Fourth Little Pig
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Celsi, Teresa
Length: 24 Copyright: 1992

The sister of the Three Little Pigs comes to visit and tries to persuade her brothers, who have been hermits since an episode with a wolf, to overcome their fears and go outside.
Fourth Little Pig KP  
B 125124B 125124 Fox on the Swing
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Daciute, Evelina
Length: 48 Copyright: 2018

Paul lives in a cozy treehouse in a big city with his family. And then something unexpected happens--Paul befriends a wise, friendly fox on a walk home from the bakery. The fox gives Paul a space to think about what makes him happy and what friendship means. Picture book for older readers. Conduct of life. Hope fiction. IL 3-6.
Fox on the Swing PI  
B 115522B 115522 Frank Show
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Mackintosh, David
Length: 0 Copyright: 2012

A boy unhappily prepares for a show-and-tell presentation about his grandfather, Frank, who seems to be boring and grumpy, but he is in for a few surprises when the big day arrives. Veterans Fiction. AR 4.4 RC 3.7 Lexile 780 IL K-3.
Frank Show KP  
B 127508B 127508 Frankie & Bug
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Forman, Gayle
Length: 273 Copyright: 2021

In the summer of 1987 in Venice, California, ten-year-old Bug and her new friend Frankie learn important lessons about life, family, being your true self, and how to navigate in a world that is not always just or fair. LGBTQIA+. Realistic fiction. Salvadoran American. Transgender people. IL 6-9. AR 4.5. Lexile 700.
Frankie & Bug IJ  
B 126745B 126745 Frankly in Love
Grade Lvl: JS Author: Yoon, David
Length: 406 Copyright: 2019

High school senior Frank Li takes a risk to go after a girl his parents would never approve of, but his plans will leave him wondering if he ever really understood love, or himself, at all. Social awareness. Asian American. Korean American. Realistic fiction. Romance. Iowa High School Book Award 2021-2022. IL 9-12. AR 4.7. Lexile 660.
Frankly in Love JS  
KM 13393KM 13393 Frankly in Love (Playaway)
Grade Lvl: JS Author: Yoon, David
Length: 406 Copyright: 2019

High school senior Frank Li takes a risk to go after a girl his parents would never approve of, but his plans will leave him wondering if he ever really understood love, or himself, at all. Iowa High School Book Award 2021-2022. Kit contents include one book, playaway and a 5-way splitter. Playaway run time: 10 hours. IL 9-12. AR 4.7. Lexile 660.
Frankly in Love (Playaway) JS  
B 103451B 103451 Franny B. Kranny, There's a Bird in Your Hair!
Grade Lvl: KP Author: LERNER, HARRIET
Length: 34 Copyright: 2001

Franny B. Kranny refuses to cut her wild hair, despite her family's insistence, and wears a bird in her hair to a family reunion. AR 3.5. Follett RL 2.7. RC 2.8. Lexile 330. GR level L.
Franny B. Kranny, There's a Bird in Your Hair! KP  
B 112264B 112264 Franny Parker
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: McKinnon, Hannah
Length: 149 Copyright: 2009

Through a hot, dry Oklahoma summer, twelve year old Franny tends wild animals brought by her neighbors, hears gossip during a weekly quilting bee, befriends a new neighbor who has some big secrets, and learns to hope. Family violence. AR 4.3. IL 5-8.
Franny Parker IJ  
B 116604B 116604 Freaky Fast Frankie Joe
Grade Lvl: I Author: Clifton, Lutricia
Length: 248 Copyright: 2012

Twelve-year-old Frankie Joe Huckaby, forced to live with the father he never knew, a stepmother, and four half-brothers in Illinois, starts a delivery service to finance his escape back to his mother in Texas, not realizing he is making a better life for himself than he ever had with her. Stepfamilies Fiction. Family life Illinois Fiction. Delivery of goods Fiction. AR 3.8 RC 3.4 Lexile 600 IL 4-6.
Freaky Fast Frankie Joe I  
B 111221B 111221 Fred Stays with Me!
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Coffelt, Nancy
Length: 32 Copyright: 2007

A child describes how she lives sometimes with her mother and sometimes with her father, but her dog is her constant companion. AR 1.8. Follett RL 1.9. RC 2.4. Lexile 430. GR level I IL K-3.
Fred Stays with Me! KP  
B 127513B 127513 Freewater
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Luqman-Dawson, Amina
Length: 403 Copyright: 2022

After fleeing the plantation where they were enslaved, siblings Ada and Homer discover the secret community of Freewater, and work with freeborn Sanzi to protect their new home from the encroaching dangers of the outside world. Slavery. Historical fiction. African American. Communities. IL 5-8. AR 4.6.
Freewater IJ  
KM 13663KM 13663 Freewater (Playaway)
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Luqman-Dawson, Amina
Length: 0 Copyright: 2022

After fleeing the plantation where they were enslaved, siblings Ada and Homer discover the secret community of Freewater, and work with freeborn Sanzi to protect their new home from the encroaching dangers of the outside world. African American. Historical fiction. Slavery. Contents include playaway, book and a 5-way splitter. Playaway run time: 9 hours and 30 minutes. 2023 Newbery Winner. IL 5-8. AR 4.6.
Freewater (Playaway) IJ  
B 82249B 82249 Friday's Journey
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Rush, Ken
Length: 32 Copyright: 1994

When it is time for seven year old Chris to leave his mother and go to his father's house for the weekend, he rides the New York subway with his father and thinks about the wonderful places in the city they can visit together.
Friday's Journey KP  
B 127854B 127854 Frizzy
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Ortega, Claribel A
Length: 212 Copyright: 2022

Tired of going to the salon to have her curls straightened every weekend, Marlene slowly learns to embrace her natural curly hair with the help of her best friend and favorite aunt. African American. Hispanic/Latino. Biracial. Hair. Friendship. Family life. Graphic Novel. 24-25 Iowa Teen Award. IL 4-8. AR 3.0.
Frizzy IJ  
B 104074B 104074 Froggy's Day with Dad
Grade Lvl: KP Author: London, Jonathan
Length: 32 Copyright: 2004

Froggy and his dad celebrate Father's Day with a game of miniature golf, among other things. AR 2.2. Follett RL 2.1. RC 2.2 Lexile 590. IL Pres-1.
Froggy's Day with Dad KP  
B 126727B 126727 From the Desk of Zoe Washington
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Marks, Janae
Length: 291 Copyright: 2020

Avid baker Zoe Washington receives a letter on her twelfth birthday from her biological father, who is in prison for a terrible crime. African American. Prejudice and racism. Responsible decision-making. Social awareness. Prisoner's families. Starred reviews. Zoe Washington, Book 1. Iowa Children's Choice, 2021-2022. IL 5-9. AR 4.4. Lexile 660.
From the Desk of Zoe Washington IJ  
KM 13381KM 13381 From the Desk of Zoe Washington (Playaway)
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Marks, Janae
Length: 291 Copyright: 2020

Avid baker Zoe Washington receives a letter on her twelfth birthday from her biological father, who is in prison for a terrible crime. Iowa Children's Choice Award 2021-2022. Kit contents include one book, playaway and a 5-way splitter. Playaway run time: 6 hours. IL 4-8. AR 4.4. Lexile 600.
From the Desk of Zoe Washington (Playaway) IJ  
B 127330B 127330 From the Tops of the Trees
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Yang, Kao Kalia
Length: 32 Copyright: 2021

A true story of a young girl who has never known life outside a refugee camp and a father determined to help her dream beyond the fences that confine them. Asia. Biography. Family. Refugess. Creative nonfiction. Picture book for older readers. IL K-4. Lexile 610. GR R.
From the Tops of the Trees KP  
B 126308B 126308 From Wimpy to Warrior the Navy Seal Way (Book 1)
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Willink, Jocko
Length: 182 Copyright: 2017

Fifth grade was the worst year of Marc's life. He stunk at gym class, math was too hard for him, the school lunch was horrible, and his class field trip was ruined because he couldn't swim. And the most awful thing about fifth grade? Kenny Williamson, the class bully, who calls himself the "King of the Jungle."When Marc's mother tells him that his Uncle Jake is coming to stay for the whole summer, Marc can't wait. Uncle Jake is a for real, super-cool Navy SEAL. And Uncle Jake has a plan. He's going to turn Marc into a warrior. Becoming a warrior isn't easy. It involves a lot of pull ups, sit ups, pushups, squats, swimming, eating right, and studying harder than ever before! Can Marc transform himself into a warrior before school starts in the fall - and finally stand up to the King of the Jungle himself? Way of the Warrior Kid series, Book 1. IL 4-8. AR 4.2. Lexile 610.
From Wimpy to Warrior the Navy Seal Way (Book 1) IJ  
B 124891B 124891 Front Desk (Book 1)
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Yang, Kelly
Length: 286 Copyright: 2018

Recent immigrants from China and desperate for work and money, ten-year-old Mia Tang's parents take a job managing a rundown motel in Southern California, even though the owner, Mr. Yao is a nasty skinflint who exploits them; while her mother (who was an engineer in China) does the cleaning, Mia works the front desk and tries to cope with demanding customers and other recent immigrants--not to mention being only one of two Chinese in her fifth grade class, the other being Mr. Yao's son, Jason. First person point of view. Realistic fiction. Look for the sequel - ( B 126477) IL 4-8 AR 4.5. RC 3.7. Lexile 640. Iowa Children's Choice Award 2020-2021.
Front Desk (Book 1) IJ  
B 125769B 125769 Fry Bread: A Native American Family Story
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Maillard, Kevin Noble
Length: 48 Copyright: 2019

Follows a Native American family as they make fry bread and celebrate their culture. Fry bread is food. It is warm and delicious, piled high on a plate. Fry bread is time. It brings families together for meals and new memories. Fry bread is nation. It might look or taste different, but it is still shared by many, from coast to coast and beyond. Fry bread is us. It is a celebration of old and new, traditional and modern, similarity and difference. Seminole Nation. Native Americans. Cooking and food. Social study connections. IL Pres-3.
Fry Bread: A Native American Family Story KP  
KM 13483KM 13483 Fry Bread: A Native American Family Story Storytelling Kit
Grade Lvl: KP Author:
Length: 0 Copyright: 2022

Celebrate the diversity of indigenous peoples throughout the United States with beautifully illustrated storytelling props depicting characters and scenes from Fry Bread: A Native American Family Story. End papers offer insights into the history and diversity of indigenous peoples in the United States. Please see B 125769 in our lending collection for access to additional copies. Kit contains 12 book props, a hardcover copy of the book, and 3 storytelling lapboards with velcro headings: beginning, middle and end to support readers' comprehension. IL Pres-3. GR N.
Fry Bread: A Native American Family Story Storytelling Kit KP  
B 125158B 125158 Funeral
Grade Lvl: P Author: James, Matt
Length: 40 Copyright: 2018

Norma and her parents are going to her great-uncle Frank's funeral, and Norma is more excited than sad. She is looking forward to playing with her favorite cousin, Ray, but when she arrives at the church, she is confronted with rituals and ideas that have never occurred to her before. While not all questions can be answered, when the day is over Norma is certain of one thing, Uncle Frank would have enjoyed his funeral. Family stories. Grief and loss. New experience. Funeral rites and ceremonies. IL 1-3.
Funeral P  
B 85936B 85936 Gabby Growing Up
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Hest, Amy
Length: 30 Copyright: 1998

Gabby has knitted mittens to give her grandfather for his birthday, and on their way to meet him, Gabby gets a new haircut and her mother get a surprise. AR 2.8. RC 3.5. Lexile 470.
Gabby Growing Up KP  
B 126024B 126024 Game Changer
Grade Lvl: IJS Author: Greenwald, Tom
Length: 287 Copyright: 2018

While thirteen-year-old Teddy fights for his life after a football injury at training camp, his friends and family gather to support him and discuss events leading to his coma. Told through dialogue, text messages, newspaper articles, transcripts, an online forum, and Teddy's inner thoughts. Includes bibliographical references. Iowa Teen Award 2020-2021. IL 6-12. AR 5.4. RC 4.6. Lexile 750. GR X.
Game Changer IJS  
B 123289B 123289 Garvey's Choice
Grade Lvl: PIJ Author: Grimes, Nikki
Length: 108 Copyright: 2016

Preferring science and reading to the sports his father wants him to play, Garvey comforts himself with food and endures bullying before joining the school chorus, where he learns how to accept himself and bond with his father. ILA 2017 pick. Iowa Children's Choice 2018-2019 Nominee. Novel written in verse. IL 3-8. AR 3.6. RC 3.5. Lexile 620. GR T.
Garvey's Choice PIJ  
B 127909B 127909 Garvey's Choice (Graphic Novel)
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Grimes, Nikki
Length: 141 Copyright: 2023

Garvey loves books and music and astronomy. But the more his dad wants him to be a jock, the more Garvey tries to fill the hole in his heart with food. Garvey has an important choice to make, one that could be the key to getting everyone, including his father and his taunting classmates, to see and accept the real Garvey. Graphic Novel. Adaptation. Original text: B 123289. IL 3-8. Lexile 560.
Garvey's Choice (Graphic Novel) IJ  
B 122372B 122372 Gator Dad
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Lies, Brian
Length: 32 Copyright: 2016

From seemingly mundane tasks such as grocery shopping to more active pursuits like a romp at the park and fort-building, a loving and playful father alligator shows his gator kids that the simplest pleasures done together can make for an incredibly fun day. Father and child- Fiction. IL Pres-1.
Gator Dad KP  
B 126232B 126232 Genesis Begins Again
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Williams, Alicia
Length: 364 Copyright: 2019

Thirteen-year-old Genesis tries again and again to lighten her black skin, thinking it is the root of her family's troubles, before discovering reasons to love herself as is. Realistic fiction. African Americans. Family problems. New experiences. Starred reviews. IL 5-8. AR 4.5. RC 4.2. Lexile 670. GR Y.
Genesis Begins Again IJ  
B 127040B 127040 Genius Under the Table: Growing Up Behind the Iron Curtain
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Yelchin, Eugene
Length: 201 Copyright: 2021

Eugene Yelchin recounts growing up in Cold War Russia. Biography. Social awareness. Soviet Union History. IL 5-9.
Genius Under the Table: Growing Up Behind the Iron Curtain IJ  
B 123567B 123567 Georgia Rules
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Stevenson, Nanci Turner
Length: 261 Copyright: 2017

The story of a girl who moves to a new town and meets an unforgettable family--one that will change her and her mother's lives forever. Bildungsroman / Coming of Age. Realistic fiction. IL 4-8.
Georgia Rules IJ  
B 124715B 124715 Ghost Boys
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Rhodes, Jewell Parker
Length: 214 Copyright: 2018

Twelve-year-old Jerome is shot by a police officer who mistakes his toy gun for a real threat. As a ghost, he observes the devastation that's been unleashed on his family and community in the wake of what they see as an unjust and brutal killing. Soon Jerome meets another ghost: Emmett Till, a boy from a very different time but similar circumstances. Emmett helps Jerome process what has happened, on a journey towards recognizing how historical racism may have led to the events that ended his life. Jerome also meets Sarah, the daughter of the police officer, who grapples with her father's actions. Iowa Middle School Battle of Books title 2018-2019. IL 5-9. AR 3.0. RC 3.2. Lexile 360.
Ghost Boys IJ  
B 123135B 123135 Ghosts
Grade Lvl: PIJ Author: Telgemeier, Raina
Length: 239 Copyright: 2016

Catrina and her family have moved to the coast of Northern California for the sake of her little sister, Maya, who has cystic fibrosis--and Cat is even less happy about the move when she is told that her new town is inhabited by ghosts, and Maya sets her heart on meeting one. Graphic novel. IL 3-8. AR 2.6. RC 3.2. Lexile 300.
Ghosts PIJ  
B 105901B 105901 Gift From Papa Diego=Un Regalo de papa Diego
Grade Lvl: KPI Author: Saenz, Benjamin
Length: 39 Copyright: 1998

When Little Diego gets a Superman outfit for his birthday, he hopes to fly across the border to Mexico to be with his grandfather whom he loves. Mexican Americans. Bilingual text (in English and Spanish)Follett RL 6.3. AR 3.6.
Gift From Papa Diego=Un Regalo de papa Diego KPI  
B 128280B 128280 Gilmore Girls: At Home in Stars Hollow
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Ostow, Micol
Length: 40 Copyright: 2023

Take a walk down memory lane with the Gilmore girls as they reminisce on the moments that made Stars Hollow the perfect home for a young mother and daughter. See the potting shed behind the Independence Inn where the girls made their home, experience how Rory and Lane first met, and celebrate the seasons with the whole community of Stars Hollow. Friendship. Community. Mothers and daughters. IL K-3.
Gilmore Girls: At Home in Stars Hollow KP  
B 126065B 126065 Girl Who Speaks Bear
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Anderson, Sophie
Length: 286 Copyright: 2020

Found abandoned in a bear cave as a baby, and cursed with unusual size and strength, twelve-year-old Yanka the bear has never felt she belonged in the small village where she grew up; the Snow Forest seems to call to her and when she wakes up one day with her legs transformed into bear legs she flees the village, and embarks on a dangerous journey to uncover clues to her mysterious origin and identity. Belonging (Social Psychology). Action and adventure fiction. Fantasy. IL 4-8.
Girl Who Speaks Bear IJ  
B 126050B 126050 Girls Like Us
Grade Lvl: S Author: PInk, Randi
Length: 310 Copyright: 2019

This historical novel presents a story of unplanned teen pregnancies in a time where abortion was not a viable option and pregnant teens, especially in small Southern towns, were shunned or hidden away to have their babies. US History fiction. Teen pregnancy. Multicultural. Realistic fiction. IL 10-12.
Girls Like Us S  
B 125013B 125013 Giver (Graphic Novel Adaptation)
Grade Lvl: IJS Author: Russell, P. Craig
Length: 176 Copyright: 2019

Based on the novel by Lois Lowry in graphic novel format. Given his lifetime assignment at the Ceremony of Twelve, Jonas becomes the receiver of memories shared by only one other in his community and discovers the terrible truth about the society in which he lives. Graphic novel adaption. Science fiction. Dystopian. IL 6-10.
Giver (Graphic Novel Adaptation) IJS  
B 118853B 118853 Glory O'Brien's History of the Future
Grade Lvl: JS Author: King, A. S
Length: 306 Copyright: 2014

As her high school graduation draws near, Glory O'Brien begins having powerful and terrifying visions of the future as she struggles with her long-buried grief over her mother's suicide. The future she sees for others is plagued by misogynistic violence. Feminism. Clairvoyance- Fiction. Best friends- Fiction. Fathers and daughters- Fiction. Eccentrics and eccentricities- Fiction. IL 9-12.
Glory O'Brien's History of the Future JS  
B 126251B 126251 Going Down Home With Daddy
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Lyons, Kelly Starling
Length: 32 Copyright: 2019

Alan looks forward to the annual family reunion at the farm where Daddy grew up, but everyone is supposed to share something special and Alan worries about arriving with empty hands. 2020 Caldecott Honor Book. African American. Family stories. Family reunions. IL K-4. AR 3.5. RC 3.8. Lexile 660. GR P.
Going Down Home With Daddy KP  
B 126538B 126538 Going on a Field Trip (Emma Every Day)
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Reid, C. L
Length: 32 Copyright: 2021

Emma and her third grade class are going on a field trip to the American History Museum and must write about an exhibit they enjoyed; her best friend Izzie likes the first ladies' gowns, but Emma decides that her favorite is the portraits of the presidents. Includes an ASL fingerspelling chart, glossary, and content-related questions. Diverse abilities. Cochlear implants. Early chapter book. Includes text-based question. Realistic fiction. IL 1-4. AR 3.2. Lexile 530. GR K.
Going on a Field Trip (Emma Every Day) PI  
B 116294B 116294 Going Vintage
Grade Lvl: JS Author: Leavitt, Lindsey
Length: 312 Copyright: 2013

When sixteen-year-old Mallory learns that her boyfriend, Jeremy, is cheating on her with his cyber "wife," she rebels against technology by following her grandmother's list of goals from 1962, with help from her younger sister, Ginnie. Dating (Social customs) Fiction. Lists Fiction. Sisters Fiction. IL 7-10.
Going Vintage JS  
KM 12183KM 12183 Golden Kids Rules (Music CD)
Grade Lvl: KPI Author:
Length: 38 Copyright: 2011

Musician & songwriter Chip Taylor and his three grandchildren (Riley, Kate, & Samantha) sing 12 songs that he wrote for his family. CD contents: Golden kids' rules -- I'm just thinkin' about what I'm thinkin' about -- Quarter moon shining -- Big ideas -- Magical horse -- Daddy is a Red Sox fan/Mommy is a Yankee fan -- Kids to save the planet -- Did you hear what Jennifer did? -- You can come & play with our toys -- Introduction to wedding songs -- The possum hunter -- Happy wedding -- Now that Kristian and Anna have wed. Kit includes booklet with song lyrics and program notes.
Golden Kids Rules (Music CD) KPI  
B 123615B 123615 Gone Camping: A Novel in Verse
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Wissinger, Tamara Will
Length: 106 Copyright: 2017

Camping is fun. Until it's time to sleep. Then, Lucy wonders, what kinds of creatures lurk in the dark? With only her brother and grandpa as tent mates, will Lucy be able to face her camping fears? Includes a variety of poetic forms--from aubade to haiku--and writing tips about rhyme and rhythm. Story in verse. IL 2-5. AR 3.0. RC 5.5.
Gone Camping: A Novel in Verse PI  
B 120024B 120024 Gone Crazy in Alabama
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Williams-Garcia, Rita
Length: 293 Copyright: 2015

Spending the summer with their grandmother in the rural South, three sisters from Brooklyn discover the surprising reason behind their mother's estrangement from their aunt. Coretta Scott King Author Award, 2016. Companion to: One Crazy Summer (111998) and P.S. Be Eleven (116812). AR 4.5 RC 4.5 Lexile 740 IL 4-7.
Gone Crazy in Alabama IJ  
B 116219B 116219 Gone Fishing: A Novel in Verse
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Wissinger, Tameria Will
Length: 120 Copyright: 2013

Little Sam loves fishing with his dad and expresses this love through a variety of different poems and poetic styles--but when his little sister decides to come along one day, Sam's whole day could be ruined by her meddling. Novels in verse. Brothers and sisters Fiction. AR 2.6 RC 3.2 IL 1-4.
Gone Fishing: A Novel in Verse PI  
B 126908B 126908 Gone to the Woods: Surviving a Lost Childhood
Grade Lvl: IJS Author: Paulsen, Gary
Length: 357 Copyright: 2021

Born into the middle of World War II, Gary Paulsen's turbulent childhood provided plenty of subject matter for his bestselling novels, and the librarians in his life gave him the inspiration and support to explore the world through books. As a soldier himself, his storytelling technique developed, and for the first time he shares his own. Autobiography. Creative nonfiction. IL 6-10. AR 5.9.
Gone to the Woods: Surviving a Lost Childhood IJS  
B 125445B 125445 Good Kind of Trouble
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Ramee, Lisa Moore
Length: 358 Copyright: 2019

An incredibly promising #ownvoices middle grade debut in the vein of Black-ish, about twelve-year-old Shayla, who is just trying to get through middle school without making waves, until she realizes that some things are important enough to be worth the trouble. School stories. Black lives matter movement. IL 5-8. AR 4.5. Lexile 720. Iowa Children's Choice Award 2021-2022.
Good Kind of Trouble IJ  
KM 13153KM 13153 Good Kind of Trouble (Playaway)
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Ramee, Lisa Moore
Length: 358 Copyright: 2019

An incredibly promising #ownvoices middle grade debut in the vein of Black-ish, about twelve-year-old Shayla, who is just trying to get through middle school without making waves, until she realizes that some things are important enough to be worth the trouble. Contains book, playaway and a 5-way splitter. Playaway run time: 6 hours and 45 min. IL 4-8. AR 4.5. Lexile 720. Iowa Children's Choice Award, 2021-2022.
Good Kind of Trouble (Playaway) IJ  
B 108229B 108229 Good Morning Sam
Grade Lvl: K Author: Gay, Marie-Louise
Length: 26 Copyright: 2003

A little girl named Stella attempts to help her playful younger brother get dressed in the morning. Brothers and sisters. AR 0.9. Follett RL 2.9.
Good Morning Sam K  
B 123886B 123886 Goodbye Cancer Garden
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Matthies, Janna
Length: 32 Copyright: 2014

When a mother is diagnosed with breast cancer, she and her family plant a garden and watch it grow through the seasons as she undergoes treatments and gets better. RC 2.8. Lexile 660. AR 3.6. IL 1-3.
Goodbye Cancer Garden KP  
B 111083B 111083 Gorillas of Gill Park
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Gordon, Amy
Length: 247 Copyright: 2003

While spending the summer before seventh grade with his aunt, Willy Wilson finds his first friends ever in the colorful characters who all love the neighborhood park owned by an eccentric old man. Eccentrics. Parks. IL 4-7. AR 4.7. RC 4.2. Lexile 680.
Gorillas of Gill Park IJ  
B 119619B 119619 Grandma
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Shepherd, Jessica
Length: 32 Copyright: 2014

Oscar, who loves his grandmother a lot, must deal with his grandmother going into a nursing home because she cannot take care of herself anymore. Dementia. Older people Institutional care- Fiction. Follett RL 2.2 IL K-3.
Grandma KP  
B 83537B 83537 Grandma Buffalo, May, and Me
Grade Lvl: P Author: Stilz, Carol
Length: 32 Copyright: 1995

On her way to visit her grandmother in Montana, a young girl learns more about May, the great-grandmother whom she resembles, and meets a descendant of the buffalo May used to feed. Follett RL 3.9. RC 3.6. Lexile 610.
Grandma Buffalo, May, and Me P  
B 74647B 74647 Grandmas at the Lake
Grade Lvl: P Author: McCully, Emily Arnold
Length: 64 Copyright: 1990

Pip and Ski have a hard time enjoying themselves at the lake with Pip's two grandmothers, who cannot agree on anything. An I Can Read book. Guided Reading level K. AR 2.6. RC 1.7. Lexile 250.
Grandmas at the Lake P  
B 125120B 125120 Grandmother's Visit
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Quan, Betty
Length: 32 Copyright: 2018

A little girl describes her life with her grandmother who is living with her and her family before she dies. Grief and loss. Juvenile fiction. IL K-3.
Grandmother's Visit KP  
B 69589B 69589 Grandpa and Bo
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Henkes, Kevin
Length: 32 Copyright: 1986

Young Bo spends the summer with his grandfather in the country and has a wonderful time.
Grandpa and Bo KP  
B 107888B 107888 Grandpa Book
Grade Lvl: K Author: Parr, Todd
Length: 24 Copyright: 2006

Presents the different ways grandfathers show their grandchildren love, from putting extra marshmallows in hot chocolate to sending cards and telling stories. Follett RL 1.8.
Grandpa Book K  
B 125517B 125517 Grandpa Cacao: A Tale of Chocolate, from Farm to Family
Grade Lvl: KPI Author: Zunon, Elizabeth
Length: 40 Copyright: 2019

As a little girl and her father work together to make her birthday cake, he tells the story of her Grandpa Cacao, a farmer from the Ivory Coast. Includes author's note and a cake recipe. Multicultural. Family stories. Picture book for older readers. IL K-4.
Grandpa Cacao: A Tale of Chocolate, from Farm to Family KPI  
B 75794B 75794 Grandpa Loved
Grade Lvl: KP Author: NOBISSO, JOSEPHINE
Length: 32 Copyright: 1989

A young boy talks about the relationship he had with his grandfather, after his death. Grief. AR 3.1. Follett RL 2.5. RC 3.3. Lexile 640. GR level L.
Grandpa Loved KP  
B 75510B 75510 GRANDPA'S GARDEN LUNCH
Grade Lvl: KP Author: CASELEY, JUDITH
Length: 24 Copyright: 1990

After helping Grandpa in the garden, Sarah and her grandparents enjoy a lunch made from home-grown vegetables. Follett RL 2.0.
GRANDPA'S GARDEN LUNCH KP  
B 112652B 112652 Great Big Book of Families
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Hoffman, Mary
Length: 34 Copyright: 2011

An illustrated overview of families, examining various aspects of families from houses to holidays to schools and pets, and discussingfeelings and family trees. IL Pres-2.
Great Big Book of Families KP  
B 124389B 124389 Great Treehouse War
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Graff, Lisa
Length: 272 Copyright: 2017

Winnie's last day of fourth grade ended with a pretty life-changing surprise. That was the day Winnie's parents got divorced and decided that Winnie would live three days a week with each of them and spend Wednesdays by herself in a treehouse between their houses, to divide her time perfectly evenly. It was the day Winnie's seed of frustration with her parents was planted, a seed that grew until it felt like it was as big as a tree itself. By the end of fifth grade, Winnie decides that the only way to change things is to barricade herself in her treehouse until her parents come to their senses--and her friends decide to join. It's kids vs. grown-ups, and no one wants to back down first. But with ten kids in one treehouse, all with their own demands, things get pretty complicated! Even if they are having the most epic slumber party ever. Realistic fiction. IL 4-8. AR 5.4. RC 5.7. Lexile 890. Iowa Children's Choice Award 2020-2021.
Great Treehouse War IJ  
KM 13222KM 13222 Great Treehouse War (Playaway)
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Graff, Lisa
Length: 272 Copyright: 2017

Winnie's last day of fourth grade ended with a pretty life-changing surprise. That was the day Winnie's parents got divorced and decided that Winnie would live three days a week with each of them and spend Wednesdays by herself in a treehouse between their houses, to divide her time perfectly evenly. It was the day Winnie's seed of frustration with her parents was planted, a seed that grew until it felt like it was as big as a tree itself. By the end of fifth grade, Winnie decides that the only way to change things is to barricade herself in her treehouse until her parents come to their senses and her friends decide to join. It's kids vs. grown-ups, and no one wants to back down first. But with ten kids in one treehouse, all with their own demands, things get pretty complicated! Even if they are having the most epic slumber party ever. Realistic fiction. IL 4-8. AR 5.4. RC 5.7. Lexile 890. Iowa Children's Choice Award 2020-2021. Playaway run time: approximately 4 hours. Iowa Children's Choice 2020-2021. Kit contents include playaway, book and a 5-way splitter.
Great Treehouse War (Playaway) IJ  
B 128284B 128284 Green Piano: How Little Me Found Music
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Flack, Roberta
Length: 40 Copyright: 2023

This autobiographical picture book by the multiple Grammy Award-winning singer Roberta Flack recounts her childhood in a home surrounded by music and love: it all started with a beat-up piano that her father found in a junkyard, repaired, and painted green. African American. Biography. Music. Singer. IL 1-4.
Green Piano: How Little Me Found Music KP  
B 123568B 123568 Greetings from Witness Protection!
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Burt, Jake
Length: 359 Copyright: 2017

Thirteen-year-old Nikki Demere is an orphan and a kleptomaniac, making her the perfect girl to portray the Trevors' daughter in witness protection, but she soon learns that the biggest threat to her new family's security comes from her own past. Realistic fiction. Fiction. IL 4-8. AR 5.1. Lexile 750. Iowa Children's Choice Award 2020-2021.
Greetings from Witness Protection! IJ  
B 97523B 97523 GriefWork for Teens Healing From Loss
Grade Lvl: T Author: Leutenberg, Ester R. A / Zamore, Fran
Length: 128 Copyright: 2012

Loss is a part of everyone’s life at some point. Each person reacts to a loss in a personal way. As well as the emotional response, loss also has physical, intellectual, behavioral, social and philosophical dimensions. Response to loss is varied and is influenced by beliefs and practices. GriefWork for Teens is for facilitators helping grieving teens heal from their losses. GriefWork for Teens contains fully reproducible activity and educational handouts and journaling pages which can be used in individual counseling sessions, educational settings and support groups. Each interactive activity has comments and suggestions on the back explaining the purpose of the activity and at least one way to use it.
GriefWork for Teens Healing From Loss T  
B 125058B 125058 Grow up, David!
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Shannon, David
Length: 32 Copyright: 2018

David follows his older brother around, annoying him and doing everything he can to make sure his brother notices him, but when David gets hurt playing, his brother is there to make sure he is okay. Emotions and feelings. Juvenile fiction. Beginning reader. IL Pres-2. Lexile 140.
Grow up, David! KP  
B 127812B 127812 Growing an Artist: The Story of a Landscaper and His Son
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Parra, John
Length: 40 Copyright: 2022

Today Juanito is accompanying his father who is in the landscaping business, and he takes his sketchbook along to draw anything that catches his eye, and gets to help his father plan an entire garden, and then help plant it. Features autobiographical note from author. Community. Family story. Hispanic/Latino. Includes back matter. IL K-3. Lexile 620.
Growing an Artist: The Story of a Landscaper and His Son KP  
B 127329B 127329 Growing Up With Tamales: Los tamales de Ana
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Zepeda, Gwendolyn
Length: 32 Copyright: 2008

Text in Spanish and English. Six-year-old Ana looks forward to growing older and being allowed more responsibility in making the tamales for the family's Christmas celebrations. Authentic language. Bilingual. Family stories. Repetitive text. SS Mentor Texts for K-5. IL Pres-3. AR 3.3. Lexile 480.
Growing Up With Tamales: Los tamales de Ana KP  
B 97287B 97287 Grown-Up's Guide to Teenage Humans: How to Decode Their Behavior, Develop Unshakable Trust, and Raise a Respectable Adult
Grade Lvl: T Author: Shipp, Josh
Length: 300 Copyright: 2017

In 2015, Harvard researchers found that every child who does well in the face of adversity has had at least one stable and committed relationship with a supportive adult. But Josh Shipp didn't need Harvard to know that. Once an at-risk foster kid, he was headed straight for trouble until he met the man who changed his life: Rodney, the foster parent who refused to quit on Shipp and got him to believe in himself. The Grown-Up's Guide to Teenage Humans, Shipp shows all of us how to be that caring adult in a teenager's life. Stressing the need for compassion, trust, and encouragement, he breaks down the phases of a teenage human from sixth to twelfth grade, examining the changes, goals, and mentality of teenagers at each stage. Life stages. Family and relationships. Educational relationships.
Grown-Up's Guide to Teenage Humans: How to Decode Their Behavior, Develop U T  
B 126074B 126074 Guard Dog Named Honey
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Orenstein, Denise Gosliner
Length: 240 Copyright: 2020

When her older brother is arrested on her eleventh birthday, Bean Wright is devastated, and determined to raise the bail money that their mother does not have. The most promising scheme she comes up with is getting a young girl named Phoebe, one of the summer residents, to sell her valuable Mastiff guard dog, Honey but the scheme takes a dark turn when the buyer turns out to want Honey for dog fighting. Single parent families. Realistic fiction. Dog story. IL 4-8. Lexile 980.
Guard Dog Named Honey IJ  
B 82772B 82772 Guess How Much I Love You
Grade Lvl: KP Author: McBratney, Sam
Length: 30 Copyright: 1995

During a bedtime game, every time Little Nutbrown Hare demonstrates how much he loves his father, Big Nutbrown Hare gently shows that the love is returned even more. AR 2.8. RC 3.7. Lexile 690.
Guess How Much I Love You KP  
B 121449B 121449 Guide to Sisters
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Metcalf, Paula
Length: 26 Copyright: 2014

A big sister explains all there is to know about little sisters, divided into such categories as Fun and Games, Style, and Sharing. Sisters- Fiction. Siblings. Lexile 690 GR level L IL Pres-2.
Guide to Sisters KP  
KM 7040KM 7040 Guided Reading AlphaKids Level C
Grade Lvl: KP Author:
Length: 0 Copyright: 2002

Contains six copies of each of the following level C nonfiction readers: Helping In the Yard (RR3); In a Cold, Cold Place (RR4); and Twins (RR4). Leveled by publisher.
Guided Reading AlphaKids Level C KP  
KM 7046KM 7046 Guided Reading AlphaKids Level E
Grade Lvl: P Author:
Length: 0 Copyright: 2003

Contains six copies of each of the following level E nonfiction readers (RR7): Alphabet party; My Brother's Birthday; and Working With Dad. Leveled by publisher.
Guided Reading AlphaKids Level E P  
KM 7368KM 7368 Guided Reading Level D / E
Grade Lvl: KP Author:
Length: 0 Copyright: 1997

Contains 18 first grade School Zone Start to Read! books (6 copies each of the following titles: Get Lost, Bicka! (E); Mia's Sun Hat (E); and Mouse Finds a House (D)).
Guided Reading Level D / E KP  
KM 5776KM 5776 Guided Reading Level E
Grade Lvl: P Author:
Length: 0 Copyright: 1998

Contains 36 first grade readers (6 copies of each of the following Rigby/Wright Group titles: Ben's Dad; Bill's Baby; Joe's Father; Who Will Be My Mother; New Baby; and Terrible Twos).
Guided Reading Level E P  
KM 7373KM 7373 Guided Reading Level E
Grade Lvl: KP Author:
Length: 0 Copyright: 1997

Contains 18 first grade School Zone Start to Read books (6 copies of each of the following titles: Benny's Baby Brother; Get Lost, Becka!; and Mia's Sun Hat). IL K-1.
Guided Reading Level E KP  
KM 6122KM 6122 Guided Reading Yellow PM Nonfiction Level E
Grade Lvl: P Author:
Length: 0 Copyright: 1998

Contains 36 first grade readers on Level E (6 copies of each of the following titles: My Dad; Our Mom; My Big Brother; My Little Sister; Our Baby; and My Grandma and Grandpa). Includes teacher guide: Families Around Us. Both Rigby and Fountas & Pinnell are GR level E.
Guided Reading Yellow PM Nonfiction Level E P  
B 125471B 125471 Guts
Grade Lvl: IJS Author: Telgemeier, Raina
Length: 211 Copyright: 2019

Raina wakes up one night with a terrible upset stomach. Her mom has one, too, so it's probably just a bug. Raina eventually returns to school, where she's dealing with the usual highs and lows: friends, not-friends, and classmates who think the school year is just one long gross-out session. It soon becomes clear that Raina's tummy trouble isn't going away... and it coincides with her worries about food, school, and changing friendships. What's going on? Coming of age. Graphic novel. IL 5-10. Lexile 480.
Guts IJS  
B 123987B 123987 Gwendolyn Grace
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Hannigan, Katherine
Length: 32 Copyright: 2015

Gwendolyn Grace, a preschool alligator in a pink tutu, wants to play. But her mother insists that she pipe down, because the baby is trying to sleep. Gwendolyn Grace can't quite believe it, and in this funny call-and-response, all dialogue and action picture book, she questions her mother relentlessly about what is allowed (not much) and not allowed (a lot). It all ends happily, though, when Mom, baby, and Gwendolyn Grace play a noisy game together. Lots of drama, lots of noise, and lots of funny moments make this picture book debut an ideal choice for story times and for families with new siblings. Iowa author. Patience fiction. Siblings. IL Pres-2. AR 0.9. Lexile 330.
Gwendolyn Grace KP  
B 125510B 125510 Hair Love
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Cherry, Matthew A
Length: 32 Copyright: 2019

A little girl's daddy steps in to help her arrange her curly, coiling, wild hair into styles that allow her to be her natural, beautiful self. Stories about me. Diversity. IL Pres-3. Iowa Goldfinch Award, 2021-2022.
Hair Love KP  
B 127919B 127919 Hands
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Maldonado, Torrey
Length: 135 Copyright: 2023

Twelve-year-old Trevor has an adult problem to deal with: how to protect himself, his sisters, and his mother from his abusive stepfather (currently in prison) and he thinks the way to do that is to take up boxing, although he would really rather draw. African American. Realistic fiction. Self-management. Responsibility. Family problems. Coming of age. IL 6-9. Lexile 430.
Hands IJ  
B 119926B 119926 Hands Say Love
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Shannon, George
Length: 32 Copyright: 2014

Illustrations and simple, rhyming text reveal that hands, as they carry out ordinary tasks, are also showing love. GR level I IL Pres-K.
Hands Say Love KP  
B 125111B 125111 Hands Up!
Grade Lvl: KP Author: McDaniel, Breanna J
Length: 32 Copyright: 2019

A young black girl lifts her baby hands up to greet the sun, reaches her hands up for a book on a high shelf, and raises her hands up in praise at a church service. She stretches her hands up high like a plane's wings and whizzes down a hill so fast on her bike with her hands way up. As she grows, she lives through everyday moments of joy, love, and sadness. And when she gets a little older, she joins together with her family and her community in a protest march, where they lift their hands up together in resistance and strength. Family stories. IL Pres-3. Lexile 310.
Hands Up! KP  
B 125100B 125100 Hansel & Gretel
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Woollvin, Bethan
Length: 32 Copyright: 2018

In a fairy tale twist, Hansel and Gretel ransack Willow the good witch's gingerbread cottage and play havoc with her spells, driving the poor witch to her wit's end. Classic retelling. Fairytales. Adaptation. IL K-3. AR 3.3. Lexile 610. GR N.
Hansel & Gretel KP  
B 123986B 123986 Happy in Our Skin
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Manushkin, Fran
Length: 26 Copyright: 2015

For families of all stripes comes a sweet celebration of what makes us unique--and what holds us together. Savor the bouquets of babies with different skin--cocoa-brown, cinnamon, peaches and cream. As they grow, their clever skin does too, enjoying hugs and tickles, protecting them inside and out, and making them one of a kind. An irresistible story of the human family--and how wonderful it is to be just who you are. Story in verse. IL Pres-2. AR 2.6. Lexile 540.
Happy in Our Skin KP  
B 114354B 114354 Happy Like Soccer
Grade Lvl: KPI Author: Boelts, Maribeth
Length: 32 Copyright: 2012

For soccer games Sierra rides a bus out of the city to fields that are nicer than the "lot" in her neighborhood, but so her auntie can be at her last game, she asks Coach Marco if the team might play in her neighborhood on a day her aunt does not work. Social classes Fiction. AR 3.8. Lexile 1050. IL K-4. GR level L.
Happy Like Soccer KPI  
B 126467B 126467 Hard Work, but It's Worth It: The Life of Jimmy Carter
Grade Lvl: KPI Author: Hegedus, Bethany
Length: 40 Copyright: 2020

A picture book introduction to the life and work of Jimmy Carter, describing his childhood, political career, and work with Habitat for Humanity. Biography. Includes back matter. U.S. Presidents. IL K-4.
Hard Work, but It's Worth It: The Life of Jimmy Carter KPI  
B 127907B 127907 Harriet Spies (Book 2)
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Arnold, Elana K
Length: 226 Copyright: 2023

Harriet Wermer investigates to find a treasured pair of binoculars that have gone missing from her grandmothers bed-and-breakfast. Mystery fiction. Family life. Humorous story. Series fiction: Harriet, book 2. IL 2-6. AR 5.0.
Harriet Spies (Book 2) PI  
B 80008B 80008 Harris and Me: Summer Remembered
Grade Lvl: IJS Author: Paulsen, Gary
Length: 157 Copyright: 1993

Sent to live with relatives on their farm because of his unhappy home life, an eleven year old city boy meets his distant cousin Harris and is given an introduction to a whole new world. AR 5.7. RC 5.2. Lexile 1060. Guided Reading level V.
Harris and Me: Summer Remembered IJS  
B 127759B 127759 Harry Versus the First 100 Days of School
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Jenkins, Emily
Length: 225 Copyright: 2021

Harry Bergen-Murphy does not feel ready when he starts first grade, but by day 100 he has become an expert on several important things, including being a first-grader. Early chapter book. Realistic fiction. Family life. First day of school. Hundredth day of school. IL 1-4. AR 3.9. GR L.
Harry Versus the First 100 Days of School PI  
B 126324B 126324 Hawk
Grade Lvl: JS Author: Patterson, James
Length: 404 Copyright: 2020

Maximum Ride's seventeen-year-old daughter, Hawk, is living under the radar in post-apocalyptic New York City until a destiny that is perilously close to her mother's forces her to take flight. Adventure fiction. Dystopian. Science fiction. IL 7-12.
Hawk JS  
B 127293B 127293 Hawthorne Legacy (Book 2)
Grade Lvl: JS Author: Barnes, Jennifer Lynn
Length: 358 Copyright: 2021

Rumors spread that Tobias Hawthorne's lost son may still be alive, casting doubt on seventeen-year-old Avery's inheritance and changing the rules of the game. Series fiction: Inheritance Games Book 2. See collection for book 1 #127213. Young adult. Mystery. Puzzles. Missing persons. Wealth. Inheritance and succession. IL 9-12. AR 4.7.
Hawthorne Legacy (Book 2) JS  
B 124743B 124743 Hazel Wood: A Novel (Book 1)
Grade Lvl: JS Author: Albert, Melissa
Length: 359 Copyright: 2018

When the scary, magical world in her grandmother's book of dark feminist fairy tales becomes real, seventeen-year-old Alice, partnered with Ellery, an obsessed fan of the fairy tales, must enter the world to rescue Alice's kidnapped mother. Fantasy fiction. IL 9-12. AR 5.2. RC 5.6. Lexile 760.
Hazel Wood: A Novel (Book 1) JS  
B 123872B 123872 Hazy Bloom and the Tomorrow Power
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Hamburg, Jennifer
Length: 170 Copyright: 2017

One perfectly ordinary afternoon, a vision flashes through third-grader Hazel "Hazy" Bloom's mind--of flying peas. The next day in the school cafeteria, a food fight erupts that involves the very same airborne veggie. After one or two more seemingly silly visions come true in unexpected ways, Hazy realizes she has a strange new power to foresee a visual clue about trouble that's on its way within twenty-four hours. But seeing is not always understanding, and headstrong Hazy quickly discovers that "tomorrow power" sometimes only gives her the ability to make a hilarious mess of things instead of saving the day. Humorous fiction. Series: Hazy Bloom, book 1. IL 3-6. AR 4.8. RC 4.5. Lexile 730.
Hazy Bloom and the Tomorrow Power PI  
B 109275B 109275 Headlong
Grade Lvl: JS Author: Koja, Kathe
Length: 195 Copyright: 2008

High school sophomore Lily opens herself to new possibilities when, despite warnings, she becomes friends with "ghetto girl" Hazel, a new student at the private Vaughn School which Lily, following in her elitist mother's footsteps, has attended since preschool. Social classes. Boarding schools.
Headlong JS  
B 97404B 97404 Healing: Our Path from Mental Illness to Mental Health
Grade Lvl: T Author: Insel, Thomas
Length: 336 Copyright: 2022

In the United States, we have treatments that work, but our system fails at every stage to deliver care well. Even before COVID, mental illness was claiming a life every eleven minutes by suicide. Quality of care varies widely, and much of the field lacks accountability. We focus on drug therapies for symptom reduction rather than on plans for long-term recovery. Care is often unaffordable and unavailable, particularly for those who need it most and are homeless or incarcerated. Where was the justice for the millions of Americans suffering from mental illness? Who was helping their families? Dr. Insel also found that we do have approaches that work, both in the U.S. and globally. Mental illnesses are medical problems, but he discovers that the cures for the crisis are not just medical, but social. This path to healing, built upon what he calls the three Ps (people, place, and purpose), is more straightforward than we might imagine. Dr. Insel offers a comprehensive plan for our failing system and for families trying to discern the way forward.
Healing: Our Path from Mental Illness to Mental Health T  
B 124290B 124290 Hello Lighthouse
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Blackall, Sophie
Length: 48 Copyright: 2018

Explores the life of one lighthouse as it beams its message out to sea through shifting seasons, changeable weather, and the tenure of its final keeper. Lighthouse fiction. Caldecott Winner 2019. IL K-3. AR 3.4. RC 1.8. Lexile 510.
Hello Lighthouse KP  
B 105466B 105466 Hello, Goodbye Window
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Juster, Norton
Length: 32 Copyright: 2005

A little girl tells about the special kitchen window at her beloved Nanny and Poppy's house from which a person can see anyone or anything coming and going. Mixed-race/biracial family. Illustrated by Chris Raschka. 2006 Caldecott Medal winner. RC 3.3. Lexile 760. GR level K. AR 3.4. Follett RL 3.9.
Hello, Goodbye Window KP  
B 126936B 126936 Hello, Mandarin Duck!
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Phi, Bao
Length: 32 Copyright: 2021

On their way to a May Day parade, twins Hue and Hoa spy a confused-looking duck and try to help it reach the pond, while neighbors from many countries offer help and greetings in different languages. Community life. Wildlife rescue. Immigrants fiction. IL Pres-3. AR 2.2. Lexile 540.
Hello, Mandarin Duck! KP  
B 115549B 115549 Hello! Hello!
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Cordell, Matthew
Length: 52 Copyright: 2012

A child seeks a way to communicate with parents and a brother who are busy with their electronic devices. Family life Fiction. Communication Fiction. IL Pres-3.
Hello! Hello! KP  
B 126113B 126113 Hello! Hello!
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Cordell, Matthew
Length: 52 Copyright: 2012

A child seeks a way to communicate with parents and a brother who are busy with their electronic devices. Digital citizenship. IL Pres-3.
Hello! Hello! KP  
B 85055B 85055 Henry and Mudge in the Family Trees
Grade Lvl: P Author: Rylant, Cynthia
Length: 40 Copyright: 1997

Henry and his big dog Mudge attend a family reunion. Ready-to-Read, Level 2. AR 2.6. RC 2.2. Lexile 460. GR level J.
Henry and Mudge in the Family Trees P  
B 115309B 115309 Henry's Heart: A Boy, His Heart, and a New Best Friend
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Harper, Charise
Length: 34 Copyright: 2011

When Henry falls in love with a puppy but his father will not buy it for him, his heart reacts strangely. Includes facts about the heart's role within the body. Family life Fiction. AR 2.7 RC 1.4 Lexile 420 IL K-3.
Henry's Heart: A Boy, His Heart, and a New Best Friend KP  
B 125790B 125790 Here and There
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Smith, Tamara Ellis
Length: 32 Copyright: 2019

After Ivan's parents separate, he has trouble finding joy at either of their homes until he discovers that the birds and music that he loves may be found in both places. Divorce. Stories about me. Family. IL Pres-3.
Here and There KP  
B 118891B 118891 Here is the Baby
Grade Lvl: K Author: Kanevsky, Polly
Length: 32 Copyright: 2014

Follows a day in the life of a baby as he wakes up to the morning sun, has breakfast, goes with his father to the library and the grocery store, plays, has dinner, and finally goes to bed. IL Pres.
Here is the Baby K  
B 124130B 124130 Here We Are: Notes for Living on Planet Earth
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Jeffers, Oliver
Length: 48 Copyright: 2017

In this salutation from Earth, the chronicler gives a tour of the planet and introduces those who call it home. Human kind and nature. Parent and child. Values and virtues. IL K-3. Lexile 530.
Here We Are: Notes for Living on Planet Earth KP  
B 124733B 124733 Hey, Kiddo
Grade Lvl: JS Author: Krosoczka, Jarrett
Length: 314 Copyright: 2018

In kindergarten, Jarrett Krosoczka's teacher asks him to draw his family, with a mommy and a daddy. But Jarrett's family is much more complicated than that. His mom is an addict, in and out of rehab, and in and out of Jarrett's life. His father is a mystery. Jarrett doesn't know where to find him, or even what his name is. Jarrett lives with his grandparents, two very loud, very loving, very opinionated people who had thought they were through with raising children until Jarrett came along. Jarrett goes through his childhood trying to make his non-normal life as normal as possible, finding a way to express himself through drawing even as so little is being said to him about what's going on. Only as a teenager can Jarrett begin to piece together the truth of his family, reckoning with his mother and tracking down his father. Hey, Kiddo is an important memoir about growing up in a family grappling with addiction, and finding the art that helps you survive. Starred reviews. Memoir. Substance abuse and family problems. Overcoming adversity. Graphic novel. IL 9-12. Lexile 510. 2020 Newbery Award. Iowa Teen Award 2020-2021. Also Iowa High School Book Award 2021-2022.
Hey, Kiddo JS  
B 124870B 124870 Hidden: A Child's Story of the Holocaust
Grade Lvl: PIJ Author: Dauvillier, Loic
Length: 76 Copyright: 2014

In this young graphic novel, Dounia, a grandmother, tells her granddaughter the story even her son has never heard: how, as a young Jewish girl in Paris, she was hidden away from the Nazis by a series of neighbors and friends who risked their lives to keep her alive when her parents had been taken to concentration camps. Graphic novel. Mildred L. Batchelder Honor Book 2015. IL 3-7. AR 2.8. RC 2.8. Lexile 530.
Hidden: A Child's Story of the Holocaust PIJ  
B 111618B 111618 Hide and Seek
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Grant, Katy
Length: 230 Copyright: 2010

In the remote mountains of Arizona where he lives with his mother, stepfather, and two sisters, fourteen year old Chase discovers two kidnapped boys and gets caught up in a dangerous adventure when he comes up with a plan to get them to safety. Coming of age. AR 4.5. Follett RL 4.6. RC 4.3. Lexile 700. IL 5-8.
Hide and Seek IJ  
B 123909B 123909 Hiding Game
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Strauss, Gwen
Length: 40 Copyright: 2017

The true story of a young Holocaust survivor. At their new home in the Villa Air-Bel, Aube and her family are used to things being hidden. Among the secrets kept at the chateau are a radio, a cow, and--most secret of all--Aube herself. Even with the threat of Nazi capture looming over their heads, life at the villa has been colorful for the refugees awaiting their escape to safety. Joined by writers, musicians, artists, and great thinkers like Marc Chagall and Max Ernst, Aube spends each day singing, playing games, and creating art. Together, this lively congregation are able to fight back fear and hatred with bravery and laughter--not just for young Aube, but for themselves as well. Creative nonfiction. IL 3-7.
Hiding Game IJ  
B 106689B 106689 Higher Power of Lucky
Grade Lvl: I Author: Patron, Susan
Length: 134 Copyright: 2006

Fearing the her legal guardian plans to abandon her to return to France, ten year old aspiring scientist Lucky Trimble determines to run away while also continuing to seek the Higher Power that will bring stability to her life. Abandoned children. Runaways. Newbery Medal 2007. AR 5.9. Follett RL 5.8. Lexile 1010.
Higher Power of Lucky I  
B 126242B 126242 Hike
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Oswald, Pete
Length: 40 Copyright: 2020

Take to the trails for a celebration of nature and a day spent with dad. Family stories. Father and son. Wordless picture book. IL Pres-3.
Hike KP  
B 128055B 128055 Hiking Viking
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Gehl, Laura
Length: 32 Copyright: 2022

While the other members of his clan enjoy wrestling, throwing spears, and fighting, Leif prefers to hike up the mountain and enjoy the peace of his beautiful fjord; but when clan loyalty demands that he participate in the Viking Games, he does the best he can, but when it comes to comparing clan treasures, Leif has a surprise for everybody. Individuality. Contests. Nature. Vikings. IL K-3. AR 3.2. Lexile 550.
Hiking Viking KP  
B 115950B 115950 Hip, Hip, Hooray! It's Family Day! : Sign Language for Family
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Prochovnic, Dawn
Length: 32 Copyright: 2012

In this rhyming story accompanied by sign language diagrams, a child enjoys spending time with various family members, including Mommy and Daddy, Auntie Karen and Grandma Rosie, and Baby Jordon and Cousin Nikki. American Sign Language. Families Fiction. Parent and child Fiction. From the series Story Time With Signs & Rhymes. IL Pres-1.
Hip, Hip, Hooray! It's Family Day! : Sign Language for Family KP  
B 125449B 125449 Hit & Miss (Book 2)
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Jeter, Derek
Length: 165 Copyright: 2015

Young Derek Jeter's friendship with a new student puts him at odds with his friends and seems to be hurting his baseball swing, plus he gets in trouble for confronting a student who is bullying his sister, in violation of the contract with his parents. Autobiographical fiction. Series fiction: Jeter Publishing, Book 2. IL 4-8. AR 4.6. RC 4.6. Lexile 750.
Hit & Miss (Book 2) IJ  
B 128312B 128312 Home Away from Home
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Lord, Cynthia
Length: 212 Copyright: 2023

Mia is spending her summer with her grandmother in a small Maine town, expecting it to be an oasis of stability in her changing life, but there is a new know-it-all boy next door, and soon she finds herself competing with Cayman in identifying an injured bird of prey, and pretty much everything else. Realistic fiction. Conservation and environment. Friendship story. Gyrfalcon bird. 24-25 Iowa Children's Choice Award. IL 4-8. AR 4.1. Lexile 600.
Home Away from Home IJ  
KM 13786KM 13786 Home Away from Home (Playaway)
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Lord, Cynthia
Length: 0 Copyright: 2023

Mia is spending her summer with her grandmother in a small Maine town, expecting it to be an oasis of stability in her changing life, but there is a new know-it-all boy next door, and soon she finds herself competing with Cayman in identifying an injured bird of prey, and pretty much everything else. Contents include a book, playaway and a 5-way splitter. Playaway run time: 3 hours and 52 minutes. 24-25 Iowa Children's Choice Award. IL 4-8. AR 4.1. Lexile 600.
Home Away from Home (Playaway) IJ  
B 126246B 126246 Home in the Woods
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Wheeler, Eliza
Length: 40 Copyright: 2019

During the Great Depression six-year-old Marvel, her seven siblings, and their mother find a tarpaper shack in the woods and, over the course of a year, turn it into a home. Based on the author's grandmother's childhood; includes historical notes. Historical fiction. Single-parent families. IL 2-6. AR 3.5. Lexile 690.
Home in the Woods PI  
B 125530B 125530 Home is a Window
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Ledyard, Stephanie Parsley
Length: 40 Copyright: 2019

Home can be many things--a window, a doorway, a rug . . . or a hug. At home, everything always feels the same- comfortable and safe. But sometimes things change, and a home must be left behind. Follow a family as they move out of their beloved, familiar house and learn that they can bring everything they love about their old home to the new one, because they still have each other. Moving fiction. Family life. IL Pres-2.
Home is a Window KP  
B 126373B 126373 Hood
Grade Lvl: JS Author: Moke, Jenny Elder
Length: 310 Copyright: 2020

Sixteen-year-old Isabelle learns that she is the daughter of Robin Hood when her mother, Marien, sends her from their priory to get an urgent message to her father, aided by the Merry Men. Legendary characters in literature. Identity fiction. Adventure. IL 8-12.
Hood JS  
B 124582B 124582 Hooper
Grade Lvl: JS Author: Herbach, Geoff
Length: 323 Copyright: 2018

For Adam Reed, basketball is a passport. Adam's basketball skills have taken him from an orphanage in Poland to a loving adoptive mother in Minnesota. When he's tapped to play on a select AAU team along with some of the best players in the state, it just confirms that basketball is his ticket to the good life: to new friendships, to the girl of his dreams, to a better future. But life is more complicated off the court. When an incident with the police threatens to break apart the bonds Adam's finally formed after a lifetime of struggle, he must make an impossible choice between his new family and the sport that's given him everything. Realistic fiction. Bildungsromans/Coming of Age. IL 8-12. AR 3.8. Lexile 610.
Hooper JS  
B 87008B 87008 Hope
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Monk, Isabell
Length: 30 Copyright: 1999

During a visit with her great-aunt, a young girl learns the story behind her name and learns to feel proud of her biracial heritage. AR 4.4. RC 5.0. Lexile 830. IL K-3.
Hope KP  
B 115468B 115468 Horse Camp
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Helget, Nicole Lea
Length: 291 Copyright: 2012

Told in their separate voices, twelve-year-old twins Percy and Penny are excited to spend a summer riding horses on their Uncle Stretch's Minnesota spread, until they discover it is a pig farm. Farm life Minnesota Fiction. Brothers and sisters Fiction. Twins Fiction. Uncles Fiction. Family problems Fiction. AR 5.5 RC 7.3 Lexile 940 IL 5-8.
Horse Camp IJ  
B 112078B 112078 Hot Hand
Grade Lvl: I Author: Lupica, Mike
Length: 165 Copyright: 2007

In the wake of his parents' separation, ten year old Billy seems to have continual conflicts with his father, who is also his basketball coach, but his quiet younger brother Ben, a piano prodigy, is having even more trouble adjusting, and only Billy seems to notice. Family problems. Fathers and sons. From the series Comback Kids. AR 5.0. RC 6.5. Lexile 930. GR level S. IL 4-6.
Hot Hand I  
B 111041B 111041 House in the Mail
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Wells, Rosemary
Length: 32 Copyright: 2004

In 1927, Emily describes the ordering, arrival, and assembly of a mail-order house for her growing family. Prefabricated houses. Illustrations are arranged to resemble a scrapbook. AR 4.2. Follett RL 4.5. RC 4.3. Lexile 750. IL 1-4.
House in the Mail PI  
B 125035B 125035 House That Lou Built
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Respicio, Mae
Length: 231 Copyright: 2018

Longing for an escape from her extended Filipino family, Lou plans to build a tiny house on land she inherited from her father, but difficulties quickly arise. Coming of age/Bildungsroman. Fillipino Americans. Realistic fiction. IL 4-8. AR 4.2. Lexile 660. GR V.
House That Lou Built IJ  
B 124260B 124260 House That Once Was
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Fogliano, Julie
Length: 48 Copyright: 2018

A boy and a girl explore an abandoned house deep in the woods and wonder who might have lived there. Dwellings fiction. Story in verse. IL K-2. AR 3.3. Lexile 500.
House That Once Was KP  
B 87493B 87493 How I Saved Hanukkah
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Koss, Amy
Length: 88 Copyright: 1998

Marla, the only Jewish student in her fourth grade class, wishes she celebrated Christmas like her best friend, Lucy, until one year when she decides to learn all about Hanukkah and to teach her family about it too. AR 4.6. RC and Follett RL 4.8. Lexile 860. IL 3-5.
How I Saved Hanukkah PI  
B 107220B 107220 How Many Feet in the Bed?
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Hamm, Diane
Length: 30 Copyright: 1991

Count the feet as a family of five tumble in and out of bed on a Sunday morning. AR and Follett RL 1.6. Lexile 230.
How Many Feet in the Bed? KP  
B 124388B 124388 How to Avoid Extinction
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Acampora, Paul
Length: 196 Copyright: 2016

Since the death of his grandfather, Leo's number one chore has been to chase after his grandmother who seems to wander away from home every few days. Now, Gram's decided to roam farther than ever. And despite his misgivings, Leo's going along for the ride. With his seventeen-year-old cousin, Abbey, and an old, gassy dog named Kermit, Leo joins Gram in a big, old Buick to leave their Pennsylvania home for a cross-country road trip filled with fold-out maps, family secrets, new friends, and dinosaur bones. How to Avoid Extinction is a middle grade comedy about death and food and family and fossils. It's about running away from home and coming back again. For Leo, it's about asking hard questions and hopefully finding some sensible answers. As if good sense has anything to do with it. Against a backdrop of America's stunning size and beauty, it's also about growing up, getting old, dreaming about immortality, and figuring out all the things we can -and can't -leave behind. Realistic fiction. Humor. IL 4-8. AR 4.1. RC 3.4. Lexile 610.
How to Avoid Extinction IJ  
KM 12969KM 12969 How to Be a Supervillain (Playaway)
Grade Lvl: PIJ Author: Fry, Michael
Length: 0 Copyright: 2017

Victor Spoil comes from a long line of famous supervillains and he's fully expected to join their ranks one day. But to his family's utter disappointment, Victor doesn't have a single bad-guy bone in his body. He won't run with scissors, he always finishes his peas, and he can't stand to be messy. Hopeless! As a last-ditch effort before they give up and let him be a--gasp!--civilian, Victor's exasperated parents send him to apprentice under a disgraced supervillain called The Smear. This matchup starts off as a complete disaster, but Victor and The Smear eventually find that they have a lot to learn from each other. When the stakes get high as Victor is forced to choose between his mentor and his family morals (or lack thereof)...what will the world's nicest bad guy do? Humorous fiction. Series fiction: How to Be a SuperVillain, Book 1. Contains hardcover book, playaway and a 5-way splitter. Playaway run time: 3 hours 9 minutes. IL 3-7.
How to Be a Supervillain (Playaway) PIJ  
B 124237B 124237 How to Be a Supervillian (Book 1)
Grade Lvl: PIJ Author: Fry, Michael
Length: 303 Copyright: 2017

Victor Spoil comes from a long line of famous supervillains and he's fully expected to join their ranks one day. But to his family's utter disappointment, Victor doesn't have a single bad-guy bone in his body. He won't run with scissors, he always finishes his peas, and he can't stand to be messy. Hopeless! As a last-ditch effort before they give up and let him be a--gasp!--civilian, Victor's exasperated parents send him to apprentice under a disgraced supervillain called The Smear. This matchup starts off as a complete disaster, but Victor and The Smear eventually find that they have a lot to learn from each other. When the stakes get high as Victor is forced to choose between his mentor and his family morals (or lack thereof)...what will the world's nicest bad guy do? Series fiction: How to Be a Super Villian, Book 1. IL 3-7. AR 3.2. RC 3.2. Lexile 360.
How to Be a Supervillian (Book 1) PIJ  
B 126877B 126877 How to Catch Santa
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Reagan, Jean
Length: 32 Copyright: 2015

A humorous holiday how to book. A child provides instructions for properly capturing Santa to ask him questions and tell him things. Holiday stories. Christmas. Series fiction. IL Pres-2. AR 3.0. Lexile 530. GR L.
How to Catch Santa KP  
B 127296B 127296 How to Find What You're Not Looking For
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Hiranandani, Veera
Length: 380 Copyright: 2021

Middle schooler Ariel Goldberg must find her own voice and define her own beliefs after her big sister elopes with a young man from India following the Supreme Court decision that strikes down laws banning interracial marriage. Historical fiction. Learning disabilities. Prejudice and racism. Realistic fiction. IL 4-8. AR 4.6. Lexile 690.
How to Find What You're Not Looking For IJ  
B 109949B 109949 How to Make a Wave
Grade Lvl: IJS Author: Hurst-Archer, Lisa
Length: 223 Copyright: 2008

Delia has always kept her distance from others, building a wall between herself and her friends, family, and classmates, and when she learns a shocking secret that her family has hidden, she must knock down those walls in order to accept the truth and move on with life. Secrets. AR 6.1.
How to Make a Wave IJS  
B 120026B 120026 How to Outrun a Crocodile When Your Shoes Are Untied (My Life Is a Zoo)
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Keating, Jess
Length: 282 Copyright: 2014

When twelve-year-old Ana's zoologist parents move the whole family into the zoo, the Sneerers--the clan of carnivorous female predators in her class--have even more ammunition to make her life miserable, although she tries to act like a chameleon and fade into the background. Popularity-Fiction. Family life- Fiction. AR 5.1 Lexile 750 IL 4-8.
How to Outrun a Crocodile When Your Shoes Are Untied (My Life Is a Zoo) IJ  
B 127096B 127096 How to Read to a Grandma or Grandpa
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Reagan, Jean
Length: 32 Copyright: 2020

Kids can show their grandparents how to choose a great book, find the perfect spot to read together, and use their best reading-out-loud voices. Even after the book is done, there are lots of activities that kids and their grandparents can do together. Family stories. Humorous fiction. Reading and books. IL K-3. AR 2.4. Lexile 510. GR K.
How to Read to a Grandma or Grandpa KP  
B 121207B 121207 How to Share With a Bear
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Pinder, Eric
Length: 40 Copyright: 2015

One cold day, Thomas builds a cave of pillows and blankets where he can read, but when he goes to get a flashlight, a young "bear" goes inside and nothing Thomas does discourages the bear from being near him. Brothers- Fiction. Sibling relationships. AR 2.5 RC 3.4 Lexile 710 IL Pres-1.
How to Share With a Bear KP  
B 120494B 120494 How to Speak Dolphin
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Rorby, Ginny
Length: 265 Copyright: 2015

Determined to get her autistic brother into an appropriate therapy program in spite of her stepfather's denial, Lily bonds with a sick dolphin who helps her brother and who Lily considers releasing from captivity. Brothers and sisters- Fiction. AR 4.7 RC 4.7 Lexile 780 IL 4-7.
How to Speak Dolphin IJ  
B 127267B 127267 How to Train Your Dad
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Paulsen, Gary
Length: 186 Copyright: 2021

Follows a twelve-year-old boy, his free-thinking father, and the puppy-training pamphlet that turns their summer upside down. Realistic fiction. Humor. Fathers and sons. Sustainable living. IL 5-8. AR 6.8. Lexile 1200.
How to Train Your Dad IJ  
B 123038B 123038 Hug It Out!
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Thomas, Louis
Length: 40 Copyright: 2017

A fresh, funny take on sibling rivalry and conflict resolution, as two sparring siblings are forced to "hug it out." IL Pres-2. AR 1.9.
Hug It Out! KP  
B 127870B 127870 Hummingbird
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Lloyd, Natalie
Length: 348 Copyright: 2022

When twelve-year-old Olive, who suffers from brittle bone disease and has been homeschooled all her life, finally attends school in person she soon discovers fitting in is not that easy, but if she can find the magical wish-granting hummingbird that supposedly lives nearby, and prove herself worthy, maybe her deepest wish will be granted. Diverse abilities. Realistic fiction. Special needs. Middle school story. 24-25 Iowa Children's Choice Award. IL 5-8. AR 4.5. Lexile 610.
Hummingbird IJ  
KM 13781KM 13781 Hummingbird (Playaway)
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Lloyd, Natalie
Length: 0 Copyright: 2022

When twelve-year-old Olive, who suffers from brittle bone disease and has been homeschooled all her life, finally attends school in person she soon discovers fitting in is not that easy, but if she can find the magical wish-granting hummingbird that supposedly lives nearby, and prove herself worthy, maybe her deepest wish will be granted. Diverse abilities. Contents include book, playaway and a 5-way splitter. Playaway run time: 8 hours and 23 minutes. Realistic fiction. Special needs. Middle school story. 24-25 Iowa Children's Choice Award. IL 5-8. AR 4.5. Lexile 610.
Hummingbird (Playaway) IJ  
B 125643B 125643 Hundred-Year Barn
Grade Lvl: KP Author: MacLachlan, Patricia
Length: 48 Copyright: 2019

One hundred years ago, a little boy watched his family and community come together to build a grand red barn. This barn become his refuge and home-a place to play with friends and farm animals alike. As seasons passed, the barn weathered many storms. The boy left and returned a young man, to help on the farm and to care for the barn again. The barn has stood for one hundred years, and it will stand for a hundred more: a symbol of peace, stability, caring and community. Farm stories. Family. IL Pres-3.
Hundred-Year Barn KP  
B 119927B 119927 I Am a Big Brother!
Grade Lvl: K Author: Church, Caroline
Length: 22 Copyright: 2015

A toddler learns how to be a great big brother by helping to take care of his younger sibling. Lexile 360 IL Pres.
I Am a Big Brother! K  
B 127354B 127354 I Am Golden
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Chen, Eva
Length: 40 Copyright: 2022

An ode to the immigrant experience and a declaration of Chinese American joy. Asian American. Immigration and Emigration. Chinese American. IL K-4. AR 3.3.
I Am Golden KP  
B 110277B 110277 I Am Me
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Kuskin, Karla
Length: 27 Copyright: 2000

After being told how she resembles other members of her family, a young girl states positively and absolutely that she is "NO ONE ELSE BUT ME." Identity. Follett RL 2.5. AR 2.7.
I Am Me KP  
B 111395B 111395 I Am Not Joey Pigza
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Gantos, Jack
Length: 216 Copyright: 2007

Joey's father returns, calling himself Charles Heinz and apologizing for his past bad behavior, and he swears that once Joey and his mother change their names and help him fix up the old diner he has bought, their lives will change for the better. Identity. AR 5.3. Follett RL 6.9. RC 6.5. Lexile 950. IL 5-8.
I Am Not Joey Pigza IJ  
B 128052B 128052 I Can Be All Three
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Alikhan, Salima
Length: 40 Copyright: 2023

On Multicultural Day at school, a young girl cannot decide whether to showcase her father's Indian heritage, her mother's German heritage, or her American identity, then realizes she can highlight all three. Multicutural. Story about me. Cultural fusion. Identity. Family life. IL Pres-3.
I Can Be All Three KP  
B 127937B 127937 I Color Myself Different
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Kaepernick, Colin
Length: 40 Copyright: 2022

This joyful celebration of black and brown lives is based on real events in the famous athlete and activist's young life. Story reveals the power of radical self-love and knowing your self-worth. African American. Diverse families. Self-awareness. Self-reliance. Self-confidence. IL 1-4. AR 3.9.
I Color Myself Different PI  
B 124438B 124438 I Even Funnier: A Middle School Story (Book 2)
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Patterson, James
Length: 344 Copyright: 2013

I Funny, middle schooler Jamie Grimm has big dreams of being the best stand-up comic in the world--and he won't let the fact that he's wheelchair-bound stand in his way. After winning the New York state finals in the Planet's Funniest Kid Comic Contest, Jamie's off to Boston to compete in the national semi-finals. But when one of his best buddies runs into trouble at school and a sudden family health scare rears its head, Jamie has to put his comedic ambitions on hold and stand by the people he cares about. Can Jamie pass up the big competition for the sake of his friends and family? Series fiction: I Funny, Book 2. IL 4-8. AR 4.4. RC 4.4. Lexile 710. GR T.
I Even Funnier: A Middle School Story (Book 2) IJ  
B 124442B 124442 I Funny: Nerdiest, Wimpiest, Dorkiest I Funny Ever (Book 6)
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Patterson, James
Length: 311 Copyright: 2018

Comedian Jamie Grimm can't help feeling like he's reached the top--he has his own smash hit TV show and he's won a national funny-kid competition. But now he's taking his fame and fortune to international levels by competing in the upcoming world kid comic contest! Will Jamie prove that he's the funniest kid on earth--or does he stand (or sit!) to lose his crown? Realistic fiction. Humor. School stories. Series: I Funny, book 6. IL 4-8. AR 4.5. Lexile 650.
I Funny: Nerdiest, Wimpiest, Dorkiest I Funny Ever (Book 6) IJ  
B 69622B 69622 I GO WITH MY FAMILY TO GRANDMA'S
Grade Lvl: KP Author: LEVINSON, RIKI
Length: 32 Copyright: 1986

As five cousins and their families arrive by various means of transportation, Grandma's home in Brooklyn get livelier and livelier.
I GO WITH MY FAMILY TO GRANDMA'S KP  
B 126903B 126903 I Got the Christmas Spirit
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Schofield-Morrison, Connie
Length: 32 Copyright: 2018

As she and her mother enjoy the sights and sounds of the holiday season, a young girl feels the Christmas spirit in every jingle, yum, and ho ho ho. African Americans. Holiday Story. Parent and child. IL K-3.
I Got the Christmas Spirit KP  
KM 9329KM 9329 I Love My Family Big Book (BB)
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Cowley, Joy
Length: 0 Copyright: 1986

Simple story of a small child at a family wedding. Contents: 12 small books and big book by Joy Cowley. From the series Sunshine Books. Guided Rdg level B.
I Love My Family Big Book (BB) KP  
B 125202B 125202 I Love You More Than...
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Diggs, Taye
Length: 32 Copyright: 2018

My child. I am not always with youas much as I'd like. But you are always in my mind and my heart. Some families look different than others. A father who doesn't live full-time with his son tells him all the ways he misses and loves him. Perfect for families who are separated, whatever the circumstances, this message of love underscores the bond between parent and child in ways that little ones will understand. Juvenile fiction. IL Pres-2.
I Love You More Than... KP  
B 127282B 127282 I Must Betray You
Grade Lvl: JS Author: Sepetys, Ruta
Length: 319 Copyright: 2022

In a country governed by isolation, fear, and a tyrannical dictator, seventeen-year-old Cristian Florescu is blackmailed by the secret police to become an informer, but he decides to use his position to try to outwit his handler, undermine the regime, give voice to fellow Romanians, and expose to the world what is happening in his country. Young adult. Historical fiction. Overcoming adversity. Relationship skills. Self-reliance. Dictatorship. 2023-2024 Iowa Teen Award. IL 9-12. AR 4.3.
I Must Betray You JS  
KM 13669KM 13669 I Must Betray You (Playaway)
Grade Lvl: JS Author: Sepetys, Ruta
Length: 319 Copyright: 2022

In a country governed by isolation, fear, and a tyrannical dictator, seventeen-year-old Cristian Florescu is blackmailed by the secret police to become an informer, but he decides to use his position to try to outwit his handler, undermine the regime, give voice to fellow Romanians, and expose to the world what is happening in his country. 2023-2024 Iowa Teen Award. Contents include book, playaway and a 5-way splitter. Playaway run time: 7 hours. Young adult. Historical fiction. Overcoming adversity. Relationship skills. Self-reliance. Dictatorship. IL 9-12. AR 4.3.
I Must Betray You (Playaway) JS  
B 115361B 115361 I Need My Own Country!
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Walton, Rick
Length: 34 Copyright: 2012

Instructs the reader in how to form one's own country when the time comes, from finding a location, a name, and a flag, to handling the inevitable civil unrest and invasions. IL K-2.
I Need My Own Country! KP  
B 117978B 117978 I Pledge Allegiance
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Mora, Pat / Martinez, Libby
Length: 36 Copyright: 2014

Libby and her great-aunt, Lobo, both learn the Pledge of Allegiance--Libby for school, and Lobo for her U.S. citizenship ceremony. Mexican Americans- Fiction. AR 3.5 IL K-3.
I Pledge Allegiance KP  
B 126566B 126566 I Remember: Poems and Pictures of Heritage
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Hopkins, Lee Bennett
Length: 56 Copyright: 2019

A collection of works by poets and illustrators of diverse backgrounds sharing memorable childhood and family experiences and reflecting on their different heritages, traditions, and beliefs. Multiculturalism. Cultural pictorial works. Poetry. IL 4-8.
I Remember: Poems and Pictures of Heritage IJ  
B 123451B 123451 I See Reality: Twelve Short Stories About Life
Grade Lvl: JS Author:
Length: 290 Copyright: 2016

Through prose and comics alike, these heart-pounding short stories for young adults ask hard questions about a range of topics from sexuality and addiction to violence and immigration. Here is the perfect tool for starting tough discussions or simply as an introduction to realistic literary fiction. In turns funny, thought-provoking, and heartbreaking. Short story collection. YA Fiction. Lexile 790.
I See Reality: Twelve Short Stories About Life JS  
B 97605B 97605 I Spy a Great Reader
Grade Lvl: T Author: French, Jackie
Length: 312 Copyright: 2014

Subtitle: How to Unlock the Literary Secret and Get Your Child Hooked on Books. Australian Children's Laureate, book lover and dyslexia sufferer Jackie French gives a wonderful insight into how you can help your child discover a world of books.
I Spy a Great Reader T  
B 110030B 110030 I Wanna Be Your Shoebox
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Garcia, Cristina
Length: 198 Copyright: 2008

Thirteen year old, clarinet-playing, Southern California surfer Yumi Ruiz-Hirsch comes from a complex family--her father is Jewish Japanese, her mother is Cuban, and her parents are divorced--and when her grandfather Saul is diagnosed with terminal cancer, Yumi asks him to tell her his life story, which helps her to understand her own history and identity. Racially mixed people. AR 5.1. Follett RL 4.1. RC 5.4. Lexile 770. IL 4-7.
I Wanna Be Your Shoebox IJ  
B 118543B 118543 I Wanna Go Home
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Orloff, Karen Kaufman
Length: 32 Copyright: 2014

Through a series of letters, Alex tries to convince his parents that he should not be staying with his grandparents while they are away, but slowly comes to realize that he can have fun, even at Happy Hills Retirement Community. IL K-2.
I Wanna Go Home KP  
B 125148B 125148 I Wanna New Room
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Orloff, Karen Kaufman
Length: 32 Copyright: 2010

Alex and Ethan have been forced to share a room ever since their baby sister came along and Alex is tired of it, so he begins a letter writing campaign to convince his parents he needs his own space. Persuasive writing. Humorous fiction. IL K-3. AR 2.7. Lexile 540.
I Wanna New Room KP  
B 127102B 127102 I Want a Cat: My Opinion Essay
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Pattison, Darcy
Length: 34 Copyright: 2015

When cousins Mellie and Dennis decide to get a cat, they consider carefully what breed would be best for each family. For example, Mellie wants a cat that pounces, but Dennis wants a lazy cat, like his lazy dog, Clark Kent. Mellie wants a lap cat, but Dennis just wants a warm body beside him. They consider different cat personalities, family situations, and personal preferences. Mellie writes an opinion essay for her teacher, Mr. Eagle. But will her essay convince her parents to get the cat of her dreams? Opinion writing. Pet stories. Series fiction: Read and Write, Book 2. IL K-3. Lexile 530. GR N.
I Want a Cat: My Opinion Essay KP  
B 118157B 118157 I Want a Sister: A Little Princess Story
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Ross, Tony
Length: 28 Copyright: 2013

Upon learning that her family is expecting a new baby, a little princess insists that a boy would be unacceptable--she wants a sister. Brothers and sisters- Fiction. AR 1.9 IL Pres-1.
I Want a Sister: A Little Princess Story KP  
B 118892B 118892 I Want To Be A Ballerina
Grade Lvl: K Author: Membrino, Anna
Length: 28 Copyright: 2014

Mia's big sister teaches her that there is more to being a ballerina than just putting on the right clothes. Sisters. Lexile 220. GR level J. IL Pres-K.
I Want To Be A Ballerina K  
B 125027B 125027 I, Claudia
Grade Lvl: JS Author: McCoy, Mary
Length: 418 Copyright: 2018

Disaffected teen historian Claudia McCarthy never expected to be in charge of Imperial Day Academy, but by accident, design, or scheme, she is pulled into the tumultuous and high-profile world of the Senate and Honor Council. Suddenly, Claudia is wielding power over her fellow students that she never expected to have and isn't sure she wants. Claudia vows to use her power to help the school. But there are forces aligned against her: shocking scandals, tyrants waiting in the wings, and political dilemmas with no easy answers. As Claudia struggles to be a force for good in the universe, she wrestles with the question: does power inevitably corrupt? Starred reviews. Realistic fiction. IL 9-12. AR 6.6. Lexile 940.
I, Claudia JS  
B 104267B 104267 I, Doko: The Tale of a Basket
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Young, Ed
Length: 32 Copyright: 2004

A Nepalese basket tells the story of its use through three generations of a family. Personification. Aphorism. Foreshadowing. Interence. Poetic Justice. Poing of view.
I, Doko: The Tale of a Basket KP  
B 119463B 119463 I'll Give You the Sun
Grade Lvl: JS Author: Nelson, Jandy
Length: 371 Copyright: 2014

A story of first love, family, loss, and betrayal told from different points in time, and in separate voices, by artists Jude and her twin brother Noah. Brothers and sisters- Fiction. Gays- Fiction. Alternating (Point of View). Michael L. Printz Book Award Winner - 2015 Stonewall Book Award Honors - 2015. AR 4.9 RC 5.5 Lexile 740 IL 9-12.
I'll Give You the Sun JS  
B 85258B 85258 I'm a Big Brother
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Cole, Joanna
Length: 22 Copyright: 1997

A child eagerly welcomes home his new baby brother. Follett RL 1.5.
I'm a Big Brother KP  
B 85259B 85259 I'm a Big Sister
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Cole, Joanna
Length: 22 Copyright: 1997

A child eagerly welcomes home her new baby sister.
I'm a Big Sister KP  
B 128286B 128286 I'm From
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Gray, Gary
Length: 40 Copyright: 2023

An invitation into the vivid world of one small boy, a poetic account of all the people and places and things that shape who he is and define where he is from. African American. Social awareness. Self. Friendship. School story. IL Pres-3.
I'm From KP  
B 108406B 108406 If I Had a Dragon
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Ellery, Tom
Length: 40 Copyright: 2006

Tired of playing with his little brother, a boy imagines having a dragon for a playmate instead.
If I Had a Dragon KP  
B 118361B 118361 If You're Reading This
Grade Lvl: IJS Author: Reedy, Trent
Length: 296 Copyright: 2014

For a responsible sixteen-year-old, Michael Wilson has a lot of problems--his father was killed in Afghanistan in 2005, his overworked and overprotective mother will not talk about their situation, and does not want him playing football, and he has suddenly started to receive letters that his father wrote before his death. Family life- Iowa Fiction. Mothers and sons- Fiction. AR 4.6 Lexile 700. IL 6-10. Iowa Teen Award 2017-2018.
If You're Reading This IJS  
B 124925B 124925 Illegal
Grade Lvl: IJS Author: Colfer, Eoin
Length: 122 Copyright: 2018

Explores the current plight of undocumented immigrants. Ebo is alone. His brother, Kwame, has disappeared, and Ebo knows it can only be to attempt the hazardous journey to Europe, and a better life--the same journey their sister set out on months ago. But Ebo refuses to be left behind in Ghana. He sets out after Kwame and joins him on the quest to reach Europe. Ebo's epic journey takes him across the Sahara Desert to the dangerous streets of Tripoli, and finally out to the merciless sea. But with every step he holds on to his hope for a new life, and a reunion with his family. Starred reviews. Graphic novel. IL 7-12. AR 2.5. RC 3.6. Lexile 490. Iowa Teen Award. 2020-2021.
Illegal IJS  
KM 13243KM 13243 Illegal (Playaway)
Grade Lvl: IJS Author: Colfer, Eoin
Length: 122 Copyright: 2018

Explores the current plight of undocumented immigrants. Ebo is alone. His brother, Kwame, has disappeared, and Ebo knows it can only be to attempt the hazardous journey to Europe, and a better life--the same journey their sister set out on months ago. But Ebo refuses to be left behind in Ghana. He sets out after Kwame and joins him on the quest to reach Europe. Ebo's epic journey takes him across the Sahara Desert to the dangerous streets of Tripoli, and finally out to the merciless sea. But with every step he holds on to his hope for a new life, and a reunion with his family. Starred reviews. Graphic novel. Iowa Teen Award. 2020-2021. Contents include playaway, book and a 5-way splitter. Playaway run time: 1 hour. IL 7-12. AR 2.5. RC 3.6. Lexile 490.
Illegal (Playaway) IJS  
B 117348B 117348 Impossible Knife of Memory
Grade Lvl: JS Author: Anderson, Laurie Halse
Length: 391 Copyright: 2014

Hayley Kincaid and her father move back to their hometown to try a 'normal' life, but the horrors he saw in the war threaten to destroy their lives. Fathers and daughters- Fiction. Post-traumatic stress disorder- Fiction. Family problems- Fiction. Veterans- Fiction. AR 4.7 RC 5.4 Lexile 720 IL 9-12.
Impossible Knife of Memory JS  
B 88332B 88332 In Aunt Lucy's Kitchen
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Rylant, Cynthia
Length: 54 Copyright: 1998

While staying with their aunt for a year, three nine year old cousins keep busy baking and selling cookies, putting on a poetry and singing performance, and trying to encourage a romance between their aunt and one of the former customers. Cobble Street Cousins series chapter book. AR 4.0. RC 3.4. Lexile 550. GR level M.
In Aunt Lucy's Kitchen PI  
B 122800B 122800 In Plain Sight
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Jackson, Richard
Length: 40 Copyright: 2016

A young girl and her ailing grandfather play a game of lost-and-found every day after school that leads them through layers of memory and family history. Illustrated by Jerry Pinkney. Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award Honor Book- 2017. AR 1.8 IL Pres-2.
In Plain Sight KP  
B 127359B 127359 In the Small, Small Night
Grade Lvl: KPI Author: Kurtz, Jane
Length: 32 Copyright: 2005

"Amistad" Kofi can't sleep in his new home in the United States, so his older sister Abena soothes his fears about life in a different country by telling him two folktales from their native Ghana about the nature of wisdom and perseverance. Also see KM 13530 I'm Your Neighbor - Welcoming Library. Story about me. Ghananian Americans. Immigrants. Perserverance. Storytelling ficiton. Wisdom. IL K-4. AR 3.0. RC 3.2. Lexile 560.
In the Small, Small Night KPI  
B 126231B 126231 Indian No More
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: McManis, Charlene Willing
Length: 211 Copyright: 2019

When Regina's Umpqua tribe is legally terminated and her family must relocate from Oregon to Los Angeles, she goes on a quest to understand her identity as an Indian despite being so far from home. Historical fiction. Identity. Native Americans. Includes back matter. Indian relocation. Umpqua Indians North America. IL 5-9. AR 4.4. RC 4.4. Lexile 720. GR W.
Indian No More IJ  
B 127701B 127701 Indivisible
Grade Lvl: JS Author: Aleman, Daniel
Length: 392 Copyright: 2021

New York City high school student Mateo dreams of becoming a Broadway star, but his life is transformed after his parents are deported to Mexico. Hispanic/Latino. LGBTQIA+. Social Awareness. Deportation. Illegal immigration. Mexican Americans. 2023-2024 Iowa High School Book Award. Young adult. IL 9-12. AR 5.2.
Indivisible JS  
KM 13667KM 13667 Indivisible (Playaway)
Grade Lvl: JS Author: Aleman, Daniel
Length: 392 Copyright: 2021

New York City high school student Mateo dreams of becoming a Broadway star, but his life is transformed after his parents are deported to Mexico. Hispanic/Latino. LGBTQIA+. Social Awareness. Deportation. Illegal immigration. Mexican Americans. 2023-2024 Iowa High School Book Award. Contents include book, playaway and a 5-way splitter. Playaway run time: 8 hours and 30 minutes. Young adult. IL 9-12. AR 5.2.
Indivisible (Playaway) JS  
B 127213B 127213 Inheritance Games (Book 1)
Grade Lvl: JS Author: Barnes, Jennifer Lynn
Length: 376 Copyright: 2020

When a Connecticut teenager inherits vast wealth and an eccentric estate from the richest man in Texas, she must also live with his surviving family and solve a series of puzzles to discover how she earned her inheritance. Young adult fiction. Mystery. Series fiction: Inheritance Games. Iowa Teen and Iowa High School Book Award Nominee 2022-2023. Also see playaway KM 13522. IL 9-12. AR 4.7. RC 3.7. Lexile 640.
Inheritance Games (Book 1) JS  
KM 13522KM 13522 Inheritance Games (Book 1) (Playaway)
Grade Lvl: JS Author: Barnes, Jennifer Lynn
Length: 0 Copyright: 2020

When a Connecticut teenager inherits vast wealth and an eccentric estate from the richest man in Texas, she must also live with his surviving family and solve a series of puzzles to discover how she earned her inheritance. Mystery fiction. Puzzles. Wealth. Succession. Iowa Teen Award 2022-2023 and Iowa High School Book Award 2022-2023. Series fiction: Inheritance Games, book 1. Contents include playaway, book and a 5-way splitter. Playaway runtime: 11 hours. Also see B 127213. IL 9-12. AR 4.7. RC 3.7. Lexile 640.
Inheritance Games (Book 1) (Playaway) JS  
B 125345B 125345 Inkling
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Oppel, Kenneth
Length: 256 Copyright: 2018

When an inkblot, who can write, listen, learn, and draw, jumps out of Mr. Rylance's sketchbook, Ethan believes he may be the answer to their problems and names him Inkling. Humor fiction. Fantasy. IL 4-8. AR 4.6. RC 3.7. Lexile 650. GR W. Iowa Children's Choice Award 2021-2022.
Inkling IJ  
KM 13385KM 13385 Inkling (Playaway)
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Oppel, Kenneth
Length: 256 Copyright: 2018

When an inkblot, who can write, listen, learn, and draw, jumps out of Mr. Rylance's sketchbook, Ethan believes he may be the answer to their problems and names him Inkling. Iowa Children's Choice 2021-2022. Kit contents include one book, playaway, and a 5-way splitter. IL 4-8. AR 4.6. RC 3.7. Lexile 650. GR W.
Inkling (Playaway) PI  
B 97520B 97520 Interventions With Bereaved Children
Grade Lvl: T Author:
Length: 342 Copyright: 1995

A comprehensive guide to the many differing approaches in tackling the issue of bereavement in children. Music and dramatherapy in formal and informal settings and the outcomes of the contrasting interactive theories are also examined. Adolescents. Counseling. Grief and Bereavement.
Interventions With Bereaved Children T  
B 84650B 84650 Invisible Stanley
Grade Lvl: P Author: Brown, Jeff
Length: 84 Copyright: 1996

One morning after a thunderstorm, the Lambchop family is surprised to discover that Stanley is suddenly invisible. Chapter book. AR 3.3. RC 3.9. Lexile 520. GR level O.
Invisible Stanley P  
KM 13276KM 13276 Invisible String (3 Wonderbooks)
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Karst, Patrice
Length: 0 Copyright: 2020

Twins Liza and Jeremy, frightened by a storm, are comforted when their mother tells them about the invisible string that connects people who love each other. Social emotional learning. Stories about me. Set of 3 WonderBooks, charging cables, headphones, USB 3-way charger and a 5-way splitter. Read along duration: 8minutes and 48seconds. IL Pres-3.
Invisible String (3 Wonderbooks) KP  
B 110025B 110025 Is This Really My Family?
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Harris, Ashley Rae
Length: 112 Copyright: 2009

Subtitle: Relating to Your Relatives. Shares the true-to-life stories of teen and preteen girls who are struggling to get along and find their place in their unique families, each with comments and advice from psychologist Dr. Vicki Panaccione. From the series Essential Health. Strong, Beautiful Girls. AR 6.2. Follett RL 5.9. IL 6-9.
Is This Really My Family? IJ  
B 127048B 127048 Isaiah Dunn is My Hero
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Baptist, Kelly J.
Length: 195 Copyright: 2020

Isaiah is now the big man of the house. But it's a lot harder than his dad made it look. His little sister, Charlie, asks too many questions, and Mama's gone totally silent. Luckily, Isaiah can count on his best friend, Sneaky, who's always got a scheme for getting around the rules. Plus, his classmate Angel has a few good ideas of her own--once she stops hassling Isaiah. And when things get really tough, there's Daddy's journal, filled with stories about the amazing Isaiah Dunn, who gets his superhero powers from beans and rice. Isaiah could use those powers right about now! Iowa Children's Choice Award 2022-2023. See Playaway KM 13499. Starred reviews. Coming of age. African-American. Grief. Realistic fiction. IL 4-8. AR 4.3. Lexile 700. GR Y.
Isaiah Dunn is My Hero IJ  
KM 13499KM 13499 Isaiah Dunn is My Hero (Playaway)
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Baptist, Kelly J.
Length: 0 Copyright: 2020

Isaiah is now the big man of the house. But it's a lot harder than his dad made it look. His little sister, Charlie, asks too many questions, and Mama's gone totally silent. Luckily, Isaiah can count on his best friend, Sneaky, who's always got a scheme for getting around the rules. Plus, his classmate Angel has a few good ideas of her own--once she stops hassling Isaiah. And when things get really tough, there's Daddy's journal, filled with stories about the amazing Isaiah Dunn, who gets his superhero powers from beans and rice. Isaiah could use those powers right about now! Iowa Children's Choice Award 2022-2023. Playway run time: approximately 5 hours. Kit contents include playaway, book and a 5-way splitter. Starred reviews. Coming of age. African-American. Grief. Realistic fiction. IL 4-8. AR 4.3. Lexile 700. GR Y.
Isaiah Dunn is My Hero (Playaway) IJ  
B 127262B 127262 Isaiah Dunn Saves the Day
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Baptist, Kelly J
Length: 179 Copyright: 2022

Now in middle school, Isaiah Dunn participates in a mentoring program, but he has a hunch that his mentee, a trouble making third-grader name Kobe, has a secret and Isaiah is determined to get to the bottom of it. Sequel to Isaiah Dunn is My Hero, #127048. Coming of age. African American. Realistic fiction. IL 4-8.
Isaiah Dunn Saves the Day IJ  
B 104259B 104259 Ish
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Reynolds, Peter H.
Length: 30 Copyright: 2004

Ramon loses confidence in his ability to draw, but his sister gives him a new perspective on things. Brothers and sisters Fiction. AR and RC 2.1. Follett RL 2.3. Lexile 440. GR level L. IL: K-3.
Ish KP  
B 124291B 124291 Islandborn
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Diaz, Junot
Length: 48 Copyright: 2018

Lola was just a baby when her family left the Island, so when she has to draw it for a school assignment, she asks her family, friends, and neighbors about their memories of her homeland . . . and in the process, comes up with a new way of understanding her own heritage. Multicultural. Dominican Americans. Immigration. Heritage and customs. Realistic fiction. IL 1-4. AR 3.4. Lexile 600.
Islandborn PI  
B 111760B 111760 It's a Baby, Andy Russell
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Adler, David A
Length: 113 Copyright: 2006

While Andy's parents are at the hospital with a new baby, leaving Andy and his sister at home with their germaphobic aunt, Andy thinks that Aunt Janet wants him to get rid of his pets. Cleaniness. AR 3.1. Follett RL 3.0.
It's a Baby, Andy Russell PI  
B 102267B 102267 It's a Fair Day, Amber Brown
Grade Lvl: P Author: DANZIGER, PAULA
Length: 48 Copyright: 2002

Upset with her parents for arguing on what she hoped would be a perfect day, Amber gets lost at a county fair when she tries to follow her best friend Justin and his family through the crowd. From the series A Is for Amber. AR 2.8. Follett RL 3.1. RC 2.1. Lexile 230. IL 1-3.
It's a Fair Day, Amber Brown P  
B 87526B 87526 It's My Birthday, Too!
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Jonell, Lynne
Length: 26 Copyright: 1999

Christopher would rather have a dog than a little brother who ruins his birthday parties, but when his brother begins to act like a puppy Christopher has a change of heart. Siblings. Brothers. AR 2.0. RC 1.5. Lexile 60. IL K-1.
It's My Birthday, Too! KP  
B 108625B 108625 It's My School
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Grindley, Sally
Length: 26 Copyright: 2005

Tom is not happy that his younger sister, Alice, is starting kindergarten at his school. Brothers and sisters. Siblings. AR 2.6. RC 2.4. Lexile 610.
It's My School KP  
B 110772B 110772 It's Not Fair!
Grade Lvl: K Author: Harper, Anita
Length: 28 Copyright: 2007

A girl cat, resenting the preferential treatment enjoyed by her new baby brother, finds that she does get to do some things he cannot. AR 1.7. RC 2.0. Lexile 420.
It's Not Fair! K  
B 112893B 112893 Ivy + Bean Bound to Be Bad (Book 5)
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Barrows, Annie
Length: 120 Copyright: 2008

Best friends Ivy and Bean learn that being very good, or very bad, can be a real challenge when they set out to become so pure of heartthat birds and animals follow them. Human-animal relationships. Beginning chapter book. Series fiction: Ivy and Bean, book 5. AR 3.2. RC 2.7. Lexile 500. Guided Reading level M. IL 1-5.
Ivy + Bean Bound to Be Bad (Book 5) PI  
B 125332B 125332 Ivy + Bean: One Big Happy Family (Book 11)
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Barrows, Annie
Length: 123 Copyright: 2018

When classmate Vanessa insists that all single children are spoiled, Ivy wonders whether she can become "unspoiled" by giving away all her clothes at school (which does not go over well with her teacher or parents)--but ultimately decides that all she needs to accomplish her goal is a little sister. Beginning chapter book. Series fiction: Ivy and Bean, Book 11. AR 3.4, Lexile 590, GR Level M, IL 1-5.
Ivy + Bean: One Big Happy Family (Book 11) PI  
B 123551B 123551 Jacky Ha-Ha
Grade Lvl: PIJ Author: Patterson, James / Grabenstein, Chris
Length: 363 Copyright: 2016

Twelve-year-old Jacky "Ha-Ha" Hart is a class clown with a penchant for pranking--and when she's required to act in the school play to appease her frustrated teachers, she must conquer her stutter. Realistic fiction. Series fiction. IL 3-7. AR 4.7. RC 4.5.
Jacky Ha-Ha PIJ  
B 87860B 87860 Jacob's Tree
Grade Lvl: K Author: Keller, Holly
Length: 24 Copyright: 1999

Jacob is the smallest one in his family and although everyone tells him he will grow, he finds it hard to wait. IL Pres-K.
Jacob's Tree K  
B 112446B 112446 Jake
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Couloumbis, Audrey
Length: 162 Copyright: 2010

When ten year old Jake's widowed mother breaks her leg just before Christmas while her sister and best friend are both away, a grandfather Jake barely remembers must come to Baltimore. Single-parent families. AR 4.0. IL 3-6.
Jake PI  
B 120479B 120479 Jake and Lily
Grade Lvl: I Author: Spinelli, Jerry
Length: 355 Copyright: 2012

Twins Jake and Lily have a very close relationship, but when they turn eleven, their parents give them separate bedrooms and Jake begins to spend time with a group of neighborhood boys. Lily is devastated as she struggles to make friends, and Jake is faced with a bully. Alternating (Point of View). Identity (Literary Theme). Siblings. Brothers and sisters- Fiction. AR 3.2 RC 3.6 Lexile 480 IL 4-6.
Jake and Lily I  
B 127275B 127275 Jake the Fake Keeps His Cool (Book 3)
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Robinson, Craig / Mansbach, Adam
Length: 156 Copyright: 2020

Jake loses his cool when he learns he's about to become the middle child, and he's back to his fakester ways when new girl Bailey starts school and he'd do anything to impress her. Series fiction: Jake the Fake series, Book 3. IL 4-8. AR 5.0. Lexile 790. GR W.
Jake the Fake Keeps His Cool (Book 3) IJ  
B 124583B 124583 Jamie Drake Equation
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Edge, Christopher
Length: 185 Copyright: 2018

How amazing would it be to have a dad who's an astronaut? To see him go on rocket launches, live in zero gravity, and fly through space like a superhero? Jamie Drake knows. His dad is orbiting Earth in the International Space Station. Jamie thinks it's cool, and he's proud of his dad, but he also really misses him. Hanging out at the local observatory one day, Jamie is surprised when he picks up a strange signal on his phone. Could it be aliens? Are they closer to our planet than anyone realizes? With his dad in space, Jamie feels he has no choice but to investigate on his own. But when something goes wrong with his dad's mission, Jamie is reminded that space is a dangerous place. He decides it's time to prove that he's a hero too. Science fiction. IL 4-8. Lexile 960. GR W.
Jamie Drake Equation IJ  
B 116475B 116475 Jason's Why
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Goobie, Beth
Length: 77 Copyright: 2013

Sent to live in a treatment center when his mother is unable to handle him, nine-year-old Jason struggles with fears of abandonment while gradually learning to trust the adult residents of his group home and his new school principal. Child abuse. Group homes Fiction. Family problems Fiction. IL 3-5.
Jason's Why PI  
B 124444B 124444 Jasper and the Riddle of Riley's Mine
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Rose, Caroline Starr
Length: 273 Copyright: 2017

Hoping to strike it rich, two brothers escape an abusive father and set out on a treacherous journey to Alaska during the Klondike Gold Rush. Desperate to get away from their drunkard of a father, eleven-year-old Jasper and his older brother Melvin often talk of running away, of heading north to Alaska to chase riches beyond their wildest dreams. The Klondike Gold Rush is calling, and Melvin has finally decided the time to go is now-even if that means leaving Jasper behind. But Jasper has other plans, and follows his brother aboard a steamer as a stowaway. Onboard the ship, Jasper overhears a rumor about One-Eyed Riley, an old coot who's long since gone, but is said to have left clues to the location of his stake, which still has plenty of gold left. The first person to unravel the clues and find the mine can stake the claim and become filthy rich. Jasper is quick to catch gold fever and knows he and Melvin can find the mine-all they have to do is survive the rough Alaskan terrain, along with the steep competition from the unscrupulous and dangerous people they encounter along the way. Historical fiction. Adventure. IL 4-8. AR 4.6. RC 4.6. Lexile 750.
Jasper and the Riddle of Riley's Mine IJ  
B 128314B 128314 Jawbreaker
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Wyman, Christina
Length: 305 Copyright: 2023

Twleve-year-old Max, who has an extreme overbite, must navigate sibling rivalry and middle school bullies. Realistic fiction. Responsible decision-making. Orthodontics. School story. Sibling rivalry. IL 5-8. AR 4.9. Lexile 760.
Jawbreaker IJ  
B 109881B 109881 Jeremy Cabbage & the Living Museum of Human
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Elliott, David
Length: 307 Copyright: 2008

Complete title: Jeremy Cabbage and the Living Museum of Human Odd- balls and Quadruped Delights. While searching for a loving family, orphaned Jeremy becomes entangled in a conflict between his city's arrogant and oppressive leader, the Baron von Strompie, and a group of outlandish people called the "cloons." Follett RL 5.6. AR 5.7. RC 5.4. Lexile 830.
Jeremy Cabbage & the Living Museum of Human IJ  
B 109883B 109883 Jimmy's Stars
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Rodman, Mary Ann
Length: 257 Copyright: 2008

In 1943, eleven-year-old Ellie is her brother Jimmy's "best girl," and when he leaves Pittsburgh just before Thanksgiving to fight in World War II, he promises he will return, asks her to leave the Christmas tree up until he does, and reminds her to "let the joy out." AR 4.1. RC 3.7. Lexile 640.
Jimmy's Stars IJ  
B 101855B 101855 Jin Woo
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Bunting, Eve
Length: 32 Copyright: 2001

Davey is dubious about having a new adopted brother form Korea, but when he finds out that his parents still love him, he decides that having a baby brother will be fine. Illustrated by Chris K. Soentpiet. AR 2.7. Follett RL 3.0. RC 2.6. Lexile 390.
Jin Woo KP  
B 122949B 122949 Jing's Family
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Riley, Elliot
Length: 24 Copyright: 2017

Meet Jing and her family. Jing was adopted. Learn all about what being adopted means and how there are all different kinds of families and they are all special. From Ready Readers: All Kinds of Families Series. IL Pres-2. AR 1.0. Lexile 360.
Jing's Family KP  
B 125493B 125493 Jojo and the Twins
Grade Lvl: KP Author: O'Connor, Jane
Length: 32 Copyright: 2018

Fancy Nancy's little sister, JoJo is helping Mommy and Daddy with the new twins. But they look the same! How will JoJo tell the twins apart? Beginning reader. Fiction series: I Can Read! My First-PK. IL K-3. AR 1.3. Lexile 300.
Jojo and the Twins KP  
B 125036B 125036 Journey of Little Charlie
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Curtis, Christopher Paul
Length: 234 Copyright: 2018

When his poor sharecropper father is killed in an accident and leaves the family in debt, twelve-year-old Little Charlie agrees to accompany fearsome plantation overseer Cap'n Buck north in pursuit of people who have stolen from him. Cap'n Buck tells Little Charlie that his father's debt will be cleared when the fugitives are captured, which seems like a good deal until Little Charlie comes face-to-face with the people he is chasing. Historical fiction. Fugitive slaves. IL 5-8. AR 5.8. RC 7.5. Lexile 960.
Journey of Little Charlie IJ  
B 126105B 126105 Joy
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Averiss, Corrinne
Length: 32 Copyright: 2018

Fern's Nanna has not been herself of late. And when Mom remarks that all the joy seems to have gone out of her life, Fern decides to fetch the joy back. With her catching-kit at the ready, she goes to the park and finds joy in all sorts of unusual places. Whooooshh! But Fern soon realizes that joy doesn't fit in a bag, or a box, or a tin! How will she manage to bring some back to Nanna? Family fiction. IL Pres-3.
Joy KP  
B 122824B 122824 Juana & Lucas
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Medina, Juana
Length: 89 Copyright: 2016

A spunky young girl from Colombia loves playing with her canine best friend and resists boring school activities, especially learning English, until her family tells her that a special trip is planned to an English-speaking place. Incorporates Spanish words. 2017 Pura Belpre Author Award Winner. AR 4.9 RC 5.6 Lexile 870 IL 1-4.
Juana & Lucas PI  
B 125442B 125442 Juana & Lucas: Big Problemas (Book 2)
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Medina, Juana
Length: 88 Copyright: 2019

Juana's life is just about perfect. She lives in the beautiful city of Bogota with her two most favorite people in the world: her mami and her dog, Lucas. Lately, though, things have become a little less perfect. Mami has a new hairdo and a new amigo named Luis with whom she has been spending a LOT of time. He is kind and teaches Juana about things like photography and jazz music, but sometimes Juana can't help wishing things would go back to the way they were before. When Mami announces that she and Luis are getting married and that they will all be moving to a new casa, Juana is quite distraught. Lucky for her, though, some things will never change -- like how much Mami loves her. Sequel to Juana & Lucas. #122824. Early chapter book. IL 1-4.
Juana & Lucas: Big Problemas (Book 2) PI  
B 75081B 75081 Julius, the Baby of the World
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Henkes, Kevin
Length: 28 Copyright: 1990

Lilly is convinced that the arrival of her new baby brother is the worst thing that has happened in their house until Cousin Garland comes to visit. AR 3.0. Follett RL and RC 2.9. Lexile 460. GR level K.
Julius, the Baby of the World KP  
B 127992B 127992 Juneteenth
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Garrett, Van G
Length: 40 Copyright: 2023

An African American family attends a modern-day Juneteenth parade in Galveston, Texas (the birthplace of the holiday). African American. Holidays and traditions. Cultural studies. IL Pres-3.
Juneteenth KP  
B 78697B 78697 Junie B. Jones and a Little Monkey Business
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Park, Barbara
Length: 46 Copyright: 1993

Through a misunderstanding, Junie B. thinks that her new brother is really a baby monkey, and her report of this news creates excitement and trouble in her kindergarten class. Chapter book. A First Stepping Stone book. AR 2.9. RC 1.9. Lexile 410. Guided Reading level M. IL 2-4.
Junie B. Jones and a Little Monkey Business PI  
B 117627B 117627 Just Because
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Elliott, Rebecca
Length: 26 Copyright: 2010

Toby describes all of the things his older sister, who is physically disabled, does and does not do and why he loves her. Brothers and sisters Fiction. Children with disabilities Fiction. AR 2.1 IL K-2.
Just Because KP  
B 127849B 127849 Just Harriet (Book 1)
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Arnold, Elana K
Length: 196 Copyright: 2022

Harriet Wermer is unhappy about having to spend her summer with her grandmother on Marble Island until she discovers a mystery involving her dad from when he was a boy living on the island. Children's Choice Award 2023-2024. Mystery. Family life. Humorous story. Series fiction: Harriet. IL 2-6. AR 4.9
Just Harriet (Book 1) PI  
KM 13661KM 13661 Just Harriet (Book 1) (Playaway)
Grade Lvl: PIJ Author: Arnold, Elana K
Length: 196 Copyright: 2022

Harriet Wermer is unhappy about having to spend her summer with her grandmother on Marble Island until she discovers a mystery involving her dad from when he was a boy living on the island. Series fiction: Harriet, Book 1. 2023-2024 Iowa Children's Choice Award. Contents include book, playaway and a 5-way splitter. Playaway run time: 3 hours. Detective mystery. Family life. Grandmothers. IL 3-7. AR 4.9.
Just Harriet (Book 1) (Playaway) PIJ  
B 121200B 121200 Just Helping My Dad
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Mayer, Mercer
Length: 32 Copyright: 2011

Little Critter feels proud when he spends the day helping his father around the house. Helpfulness- Fiction. Fathers and sons- Fiction. From the series My First I Can Read. AR 0.9 IL K-1.
Just Helping My Dad KP  
B 71214B 71214 Just Me and My Babysitter
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Mayer, Mercer
Length: 23 Copyright: 1986

Little Critter gets into some delightful mischief when the babysitter comes over. GR level H. AR 1.3. RC 2.3. Lexile 420.
Just Me and My Babysitter KP  
B 75864B 75864 Just Me and My Mom
Grade Lvl: KP Author: MAYER, MERCER
Length: 23 Copyright: 1990

Follows the activities of a mother and son as they travel to the city for a day. GR level I. AR 2.2. RC 1.9. Lexile 460.
Just Me and My Mom KP  
B 83337B 83337 Just My Dad & Me
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Komaiko, Leah
Length: 30 Copyright: 1995

When other family members infringe on what she had hoped would be a special day with her father, a young girl imagines herself alone with fish that take on familiar appeaances. AR 2.1. RC 2.8. Lexile 380.
Just My Dad & Me KP  
B 127264B 127264 Just Pretend
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Sharp, Tori
Length: 297 Copyright: 2021

A comic memoir from Tori Sharp about dealing with her parents' divorce. Autobiograpy. Graphic novel. Social issues. Children of divorced parents. IL 5-8. AR 2.3.
Just Pretend PI  
B 111489B 111489 Just So Thankful
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Mayer, Mercer
Length: 24 Copyright: 2006

Little Critter is envious of new friend H.H.'s big house, swimming pool, maid service, and many toys, but he learns to be grateful for what he has when H.H. comes to visit at his house. Gratitude. From the series New Adventures of Mercer Mayer's Little Critter. Follett RL 3.0. AR 3.3.
Just So Thankful KP  
B 103392B 103392 Just Us Women
Grade Lvl: P Author: Caines, Jeanette
Length: 32 Copyright: 1982

A young girl and her favorite aunt share the excitement of planning a very special car trip for just the two of them. Coretta Scott King Honor book. AR 2.7. Follett RL 2.5. RC 2.4. Lexile 610. GR level K.
Just Us Women P  
B 126576B 126576 Kamala and Maya's Big Idea
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Harris, Meena
Length: 32 Copyright: 2020

Sisters Kamala and Maya work with their community to build a playground in the unused courtyard of their apartment building. African American. Community. Family stories. Social activists. IL Pres-3.
Kamala and Maya's Big Idea KP  
B 115189B 115189 Katie Discovers Winter
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Slegers, Liesbet
Length: 26 Copyright: 2009

Katie puts on her winter clothes so that she can discover fun things to do during cold weather, including making snowballs and snowmen, sledding, and more. IL Pres-1.
Katie Discovers Winter KP  
B 118142B 118142 Katie's Day With Grandma
Grade Lvl: K Author: Slegers, Liesbet
Length: 26 Copyright: 2012

Katie has a wonderful day at her grandma's house where they visit the grocery store, cook pancakes, and make a necklace. IL Pres-K.
Katie's Day With Grandma K  
B 122986B 122986 Katie's Happy Mother's Day
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Manushkin, Fran
Length: 24 Copyright: 2016

When Katie's mother feels unwell on the day before Mother's Day, Katie wants to do everything she can think of to help her mother get well--but she forgot to get a present. IL K-3. AR 2.1. Lexile 480. F+P J.
Katie's Happy Mother's Day KP  
B 101303B 101303 Kaya Shows the Way: A Sister Story
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Shaw, Janet
Length: 73 Copyright: 2002

When Kaya and her family join with other Nez Perce and Salish Indians to fish for the red salmon, she and her older sister hope to be reunited with their younger sister, who had been kidnapped some time before. Includes historical notes on the summer activities of the Nez Perce Indians. From the American Girls Collection, Book 5. AR 4.6. Follett RL 5.6. RC 4.8. Lexile 720. GR level Q.
Kaya Shows the Way: A Sister Story PI  
B 109499B 109499 Keeping the Night Watch
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Smith, Hope
Length: 73 Copyright: 2008

A thirteen year old African American boy chronicles what happens to his family when his father, who temporarily left, returns home and they all must deal with their feelings of anger, hope, abandonment, and fear. Sequel to Way a Door Closes (103931). Coretta Scott King Honor book (author). Story is told in free verse. AR 3.6. Follett RL 3.4. RC 4.2. IL 5-8.
Keeping the Night Watch IJ  
B 127257B 127257 Key Player (Book 4)
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Yang, Kelly
Length: 282 Copyright: 2022

The Women's World Cup coming to Southern California, everyone is soccer-crazy, especially Mia Tang! The U.S. is playing China in the finals, and Mia feels like her two identities are finally coming together. Less exciting, though? The fact that her P.E. teacher wants Mia to get out of the soccer field, too, or fall short of the grade she needs to earn a spot at journalism camp. But as always, Mia Tang is ready with a plan: she'll track down the two women's teams, interview them, and write an A-grade article for P.E. instead! It's not so easy, though, finding professional athletes in Pasadena, or bringing two identities together, even during a game. As Mia aims for her goals, she'll have to face prejudice, discrimination, and her own fears. But if anyone can find a way to win, it's Mia Tang! Asian American. Realistic fiction. Series: Front Desk, Book 4. IL 4-8 Lexile 600.
Key Player (Book 4) IJ  
B 118343B 118343 Key That Swallowed Joey Pigza
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Gantos, Jack
Length: 154 Copyright: 2014

Everything goes topsy-turvy for Joey as he becomes the man of the house, looking after his new baby brother, taking care of his troubled mother, and seeking out his missing father. Single-parent families- Fiction. Final book in the series. AR 5.4 Lexile 970 IL 5-8.
Key That Swallowed Joey Pigza IJ  
KM 12633KM 12633 Key That Swallowed Joey Pigza (Playaway)
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Gantos, Jack
Length: 154 Copyright: 2014

Everything goes topsy-turvy for Joey as he becomes the man of the house, looking after his new baby brother, taking care of his troubled mother, and seeking out his missing father. Kit contains a playaway--a pre-loaded audio book (3.5 hours) on a dedicated digital audio media player (MP3) read by the author; instruction sheet; earbuds; and book by Jack Gantos (154 pages AR 5.4 RC 7.6 Lexile 970) IL 5-8.
Key That Swallowed Joey Pigza (Playaway) IJ  
B 124378B 124378 Key to Everything
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Schmatz, Pat
Length: 198 Copyright: 2018

For eleven-year-old Tash, Cap'n Jackie isn't just the elderly next-door neighbor -- she's family. When she disappears, only Tash holds the key that might bring her back. Tash didn't want to go to camp, didn't want to spend the summer with a bunch of strangers, didn't want to be separated from the only two people she has ever been able to count on: her uncle Kevin, who saved her from foster care, and Cap'n Jackie, who lives next door. Camp turns out to be pretty fun, actually, but when Tash returns home, Cap'n Jackie is gone. And Tash needs her -- the made-up stories of dolphin-dragons, the warm cookies that made everything all right after a fight, the key Cap'n Jackie always insisted had magic in it. The Captain always said all Tash had to do was hold it tight and the magic would come. Was it true? Could the key bring Cap'n Jackie back? In a heartfelt and stunningly written story, Pat Schmatz introduces readers to a tenacious, fiercely loyal girl struggling to let go of the fantasies and fears of her childhood . . . and say yes to everything that lies ahead. Realistic fiction. IL 4-8. AR 4.0. RC 4.2. Lexile 550.
Key to Everything PI  
B 105832B 105832 Kicked Out
Grade Lvl: JS Author: Goobie, Beth
Length: 92 Copyright: 2002

Dime can't get along with her parents. When she moves in with her older brother, she finds out that if she starts believing in herself, other people will too. AR 3.7. Follett RL 4.3. RC 2.7. Lexile 520. From the series Orca Soundings.
Kicked Out JS  
B 121305B 121305 Kid Owner
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Green, Tim
Length: 325 Copyright: 2015

When Ryan learns his estranged father left him the Dallas Cowboys in his will, it is all Ryan can do to keep his dad's other son from snatching the team away. Fathers and sons- Fiction. AR 5.0 RC 5.2 Lexile 790 IL 4-7.
Kid Owner IJ  
B 97103B 97103 Kidjacked: A Father's Story
Grade Lvl: T Author: Lesnick, Scott
Length: 264 Copyright: 2013

What would you do if you woke up one morning and those most precious to you were gone? Kidjacked - A Father's Story is the true account of how Scott Lesnick persevered, not once, but twice to get his two small children back to the United States after they were abducted to the Middle East by the person he trusted most - his wife. Told from a father's perspective, it stands out from the crowd of other memoirs, describing the author's moments of despair, unwavering determination and ultimate success in accomplishing what many feared could never be done.
Kidjacked: A Father's Story T  
B 127945B 127945 Kindest Red: A Story of Hijab and Friendship
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Muhammad, Ibtihaj
Length: 40 Copyright: 2023

Sisters Faizah and Asiyah learn how to spread kindness on school picture day. Ibtihaj Muhammad Collection. Multicultural. Family story. Relationship skills. Kindness fiction. IL Pres-3. AR 2.3.
Kindest Red: A Story of Hijab and Friendship KP  
B 114615B 114615 Kindred Souls
Grade Lvl: PI Author: MacLachlan, Patricia
Length: 119 Copyright: 2012

Jake's grandfather Billy is eighty-eight and sick. When Billy tells Jake he is going to instruct him on how to build a sod house Jake doesn't know if he wants to do it, but it is the one desire of his grandfather's heart. AR 3.0. RC 2.5. Lexile 460. IL 2-5.
Kindred Souls PI  
B 123918B 123918 King Baby
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Beaton, Kate
Length: 40 Copyright: 2016

All hail King Baby! He greets his adoring public with giggles and wiggles and coos, posing for photos and allowing hugs and kisses. But this royal ruler also has many demands, and when his subjects can't quite keep up, King Baby takes matters into his own tiny hands. A modern, funny, and (let's be honest) realistic take on life with a new baby, and the perfect gift for anyone with an adorable little ruler in their life. New baby. Family life. Humorous fiction. IL Pres-2. AR 1.1. Lexile 360.
King Baby KP  
B 104097B 104097 Kira-Kira
Grade Lvl: IJS Author: Kadohata, Cynthia
Length: 244 Copyright: 2004

Chronicles the close friendship between two Japanese-American sisters growing up in rural Georgia during the late 1950s, and the despair felt when one sister becomes terminally ill. Newbery Award 2005. AR 4.7. Follett RL 4.9. RC 5.8. Lexile 740. GR level X.
Kira-Kira IJS  
B 105261B 105261 Kite Festival
Grade Lvl: P Author: Torres, Leyla
Length: 32 Copyright: 2004

While on a Sunday outing, Fernando and his Columbian family encounter a kite festival and decide to create a kite from scrap materials so that they can join in. Last page has directions for making a hexagonal kite. AR 3.8. Follett RL 3.7.
Kite Festival P  
B 123228B 123228 Knock Knock: My Dad’s Dream for Me
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Beaty,Daniel
Length: 40 Copyright: 2013

Every morning a boy and his father play a game: “KNOCK KNOCK,” says papa, and the boy pretends to be asleep, before jumping into his father’s arms. Then one morning papa doesn’t come anymore. The boy realizes his father is gone for good, grows up, and finds happiness. In a rare topic for younger children, Beaty explores the theme of permanent separation from a parent (it could be prison, death, or abandonment). The desire for guidance encountering life’s experiences is told from a small child’s point of view with candor, as well as hope, as he ends quoting papa’s advice to “KNOCK KNOCK down the doors that I could not. IL K-3. AR 2.9. RC 3.7. Lexile 500. F+P N.
Knock Knock: My Dad’s Dream for Me KP  
B 128308B 128308 Knockout
Grade Lvl: S Author: Patel, Sajni
Length: 358 Copyright: 2021

When seventeen-year-old Kareena Thakkar finally admits she is a top-level Muay Thai fighter, knowing that might further alienate her from her Indian community, her classmates, especially handsome Amit, enthusiastically support her. Mature themes. Multicultural. Romance. Dating. High School fiction. 24-25 Iowa High School Book Award. IL 10-12.
Knockout S  
KM 13793KM 13793 Knockout (Playaway)
Grade Lvl: S Author: Patel, Sajni
Length: 0 Copyright: 2021

When seventeen-year-old Kareena Thakkar finally admits she is a top-level Muay Thai fighter, knowing that might further alienate her from her Indian community, her classmates, especially handsome Amit, enthusiastically support her. When seventeen-year-old Kareena Thakkar finally admits she is a top-level Muay Thai fighter, knowing that might further alienate her from her Indian community, her classmates, especially handsome Amit, enthusiastically support her. Multicultural. Romance. Dating. Contents include book, playaway and a 5-way splitter. Playaway run time: 11 hours. 24-25 Iowa High School Book Award. IL 10-12.
Knockout (Playaway) S  
B 71357B 71357 Knots on a Counting Rope
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Martin, Bill
Length: 30 Copyright: 1987

Boy-Strength-of-Blue-Horses and his grandfather reminisce about the young boy's birth, his first horse, and an exciting horse race. GR level P. AR 2.8. RC 4.1. Lexile 480. Courage. Bravery. Making inferences. Inferring.
Knots on a Counting Rope PI  
B 76094B 76094 Koala Lou
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Fox, Mem
Length: 32 Copyright: 1989

A young koala, longing to hear her mother speak lovingly to her as she did before other children came along, plans to win her distracted parent's attention. AR 3.2. Follett RL 4.3. RC 2.8. Lexile 550. IL Pres-2.
Koala Lou KP  
B 128347B 128347 Lasagna Means I Love You
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: O'Shaughnessy, Kate
Length: 360 Copyright: 2023

When eleven-year-old foster kid Mo finds a handmade cookbook filled with someone else's family recipes, she collects the stories behind them and builds a website to share them, secretly hoping a long-lost relative will find her and give her a family recipe all her own. 24-25 Iowa Children's Choice Award. IL 4-8. Lexile 650. GR X.
Lasagna Means I Love You IJ  
KM 13805KM 13805 Lasagna Means I Love You (Playaway)
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: O'Shaughnessy, Kate
Length: 0 Copyright: 2023

When eleven-year-old foster kid Mo finds a handmade cookbook filled with someone else's family recipes, she collects the stories behind them and builds a website to share them, secretly hoping a long-lost relative will find her and give her a family recipe all her own. Contents include book, playaway and a 5-way splitter. Playaway run time: 7 hours 30 minutes. Realistic fiction. Family life. Foster children. 24-25 Iowa Children's Choice Award. Lexile 650. GR X. IL 4-8.
Lasagna Means I Love You (Playaway) IJ  
B 126361B 126361 Last Last-Day-of-Summer (Book 1)
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Giles, Lamar R
Length: 289 Copyright: 2019

When adventurous cousins Otto and Sheed Alston accidentally extend the last day of summer by freezing time, they find the secrets between the unmoving seconds are not as much fun as they expected. African American. Fantasy. Series fiction: Legendary Alston Boys Adventure, Book 1. IL 5-9. 5.9. RC 4.5. Lexile 740.
Last Last-Day-of-Summer (Book 1) IJ  
B 127705B 127705 Last Thing He Told Me: A Novel
Grade Lvl: S Author: Dave, Laura
Length: 306 Copyright: 2021

When her husband of a year disappears, Hannah quickly learns he is not who he said he was and is left to sort out the truth with just one ally, her husband's teenage daughter, who hates her. 2023-2024 Iowa High School Book Award. Adult fiction. Mystery. Thriller. Missing persons. Criminal investigation. Suspense. IL 11-12.
Last Thing He Told Me: A Novel S  
B 123463B 123463 Last True Love Story
Grade Lvl: JS Author: Kiely, Brendan
Length: 279 Copyright: 2016

Hendrix and Corrina bust Hendrix's grandfather out of assisted living, and leave LA for New York in pursuit of freedom, truth, and love. Realistic fiction. Bildungsroman / Coming of Age. IL 9-12. Lexile 900.
Last True Love Story JS  
B 104337B 104337 Laugh Till You Cry
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Nixon, Joan
Length: 99 Copyright: 2004

Thirteen years old and a budding comedian, Cody has little to laugh about after he and his mother move from California to Texas to help his sick grandmother and he finds himself framed by his jealous cousin for calling in bomb threats to their school. AR 4.6. Follett RL 5.4. RC 5.2. Lexile 750.
Laugh Till You Cry IJ  
B 83541B 83541 Leah's Pony
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Friedrich, Elizabeth
Length: 32 Copyright: 1996

A young girls sells her horse and raises enough money to buy back her father's tractor, which is up for auction, in this story of a Depression era farm. AR 3.3. RC 2.8. Lexile 580. GR level O. IL K-3.
Leah's Pony KP  
B 123981B 123981 Leave Me Alone
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Brosgol, Vera
Length: 40 Copyright: 2016

A grandmother leaves her tiny home and her very big family and journeys to the moon and beyond to find peace and quiet to finish her knitting. Along the way, she encounters ravenous bears, obnoxious goats, and even hordes of aliens! But nothing stops grandma from accomplishing her goal - knitting sweaters for her many grandchildren to keep them warm and toasty for the coming winter. Perfect companion for fans of Extra Yarn and is certain to warm even the coldest of hearts. Fiction. IL K-3. AR 2.9. RC 1.6.
Leave Me Alone KP  
B 122550B 122550 Lemonade Hurricane: A Story of Mindfulness and Meditation
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Morelli, Licia
Length: 32 Copyright: 2015

Emma's little brother Henry is a good kid--but when his day has been too busy and too full, Henry can become a hurricane! Emma wishes that she could teach Henry to be still. One day, she shows Henry how meditation can make a big difference in both their lives. Introduction to the practice of meditation and the benefits of mindfulness. Brothers and sisters- Fiction. IL Pres-2.
Lemonade Hurricane: A Story of Mindfulness and Meditation KP  
B 111648B 111648 Lenny's Space
Grade Lvl: I Author: Banks, Kate
Length: 152 Copyright: 2007

Nine year old Lenny gets in trouble and has no friends because he cannot control himself in school and his interests are not like those of his classmates, until he starts visiting Muriel, a counselor, and meets Van, a boy his age who has leukemia. Single-parent families. Empathy. Compassion. Foreshadowing. Impulsivity. Emotional development. AR 3.6. RC 3.7. Lexile 470.
Lenny's Space I  
B 86019B 86019 Leprechaun Gold
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Bateman, Teresa
Length: 32 Copyright: 1998

When Donald O'Dell saves the life of a leprechaun but refuses his offer of gold, he finds his good deed rewarded in an unexpected fashion. AR 4.5. RC 4.8. Lexile 740. IL pres-1.
Leprechaun Gold KP  
B 127003B 127003 Let Me Fix You a Plate: A Tale of Two Kitchens
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Liilly, Elizabeth
Length: 40 Copyright: 2021

A girl describes her family's annual visit with Mamaw and Papaw in West Virginia, then Abuela and Abuelo in Florida, especially the foods and cultural elements that make each kitchen unique. Cooking and food. Family stories. Multicultural. IL K-3.
Let Me Fix You a Plate: A Tale of Two Kitchens KP  
B 110604B 110604 Let's Eat!: = A Comer!
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Mora, Pat
Length: 24 Copyright: 2008

Bilingual text in English and Spanish describes a family as they sitdown to a table filled with good food. AR 0.9. Follett RL 1.4. From the series: My Family = Mi familia. Follett RL 1.4.
Let's Eat!: = A Comer! KP  
B 122954B 122954 Levi's Family
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Riley, Elliot
Length: 24 Copyright: 2018

Introduces a foster child and his foster parents, highlighting their family dynamics and adoption. IL Pres-2. Lexile 400.
Levi's Family KP  
B 120244B 120244 Life on Mars
Grade Lvl: I Author: Brown, Jennifer
Length: 231 Copyright: 2014

Twelve-year-old Arcturus Betelgeuse Chambers' quest to find life on other planets seems at an end when his parents decide to move to Las Vegas, but while they look for a house he stays with his neighbor, an astronaut who soon becomes a friend. AR 5.0 RC 4.7 Lexile 780 IL 4-6.
Life on Mars I  
KM 13540KM 13540 Lift (6 Books)
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Le, Minh
Length: 56 Copyright: 2020

Iris loves to push the elevator buttons in her apartment building, but when it's time to share the fun with a new member of the family, she's pretty put out. That is, until the sudden appearance of a mysterious new button opens up entire realms of possibility, places where she can escape and explore on her own. But when she's forced to choose between going at it alone or letting her little brother tag along, Iris finds that sharing a discovery with the people you love can be the most wonderful experience of all. Set of 6 books. Graphic novels. Fantasy fiction. Iowa Goldfinch Award 2022-2023. IL 1-4. AR 1.3. Lexile 390.
Lift (6 Books) PI  
B 124917B 124917 Like Vanessa
Grade Lvl: IJS Author: Charles, Tami
Length: 284 Copyright: 2018

It is 1983 and Vanessa Martin, a thirteen-year-old African American girl in Newark's public housing, dreams of following in the footsteps of the first African American Miss America, Vanessa Williams; but the odds are against her until a new teacher at school organizes a beauty pageant and encourages Vanessa to enter. Historical fiction. Beauty contests. Family problems. IL 5-9. AR 4.9. RC 4.5. Lexile 730.
Like Vanessa IJS  
B 126215B 126215 Lila and Hadley
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Keplinger, Kody
Length: 245 Copyright: 2020

Hadley is an angry girl: angry at her mother for embezzling money, angry at her estranged older sister, Beth, whom she has to live with while her mother is in jail, angry at having to move to Kentucky away from her friends, and angry at the world because she has retinitis pigmentosa and is slowly going blind. But then she meets Lila, a rescued pit bull who has not responded to anyone else, so if Hadley can train Lila, maybe the dog can get adopted into her forever home, and just maybe Lila can help Hadley deal with her own problems. Realistic fiction. IL 5-8. AR 4.3. Lexile 690.
Lila and Hadley IJ  
B 115964B 115964 Lincoln and His Boys
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Wells, Rosemary
Length: 96 Copyright: 2009

Brothers Willie and Taddie share stories about their father, Abraham Lincoln, focusing on the years they lived in the White House. Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865 Fiction. Lincoln, William Wallace, 1850-1862 Fiction. Lincoln, Thomas, 1853-1871 Fiction. Children of presidents Fiction. AR 4.4 RC 4.5 lexile 730 IL 3-6.
Lincoln and His Boys PI  
B 126067B 126067 Line Tender
Grade Lvl: IJS Author: Allen, Kate
Length: 371 Copyright: 2019

Following a tragedy that further alters the course of her life, twelve-year-old Lucy Everhart decides to continue the shark research her marine biologist mother left unfinished when she died years earlier. Historical fiction. Grief and loss. Realistic fiction. IL 5-9. AR 4.6. RC 4.4. Lexile 710.
Line Tender IJS  
B 111687B 111687 Ling & Ting: Not Exactly the Same!
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Lin, Grace
Length: 43 Copyright: 2010

Ling and Ting are identical twins that people think are exactly the same, but time and again they prove to be different. Sisters. AR 1.8. Follett RL 1.4. RC 2.3. Lexile 390. GR level K IL K-2. Theodore Seuss Geisel Honor Book 2011.
Ling & Ting: Not Exactly the Same! KP  
B 118723B 118723 Ling & Ting: Twice As Silly
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Lin, Grace
Length: 43 Copyright: 2014

Identical twins Ling and Ting like to be silly, tell jokes, and laugh together. Twins- Fiction. Sisters- Fiction. Follett RL 3.0 IL K-2.
Ling & Ting: Twice As Silly KP  
B 75127B 75127 Lionel in the Spring
Grade Lvl: P Author: Krensky, Stephen
Length: 48 Copyright: 1990

Lionel's spring activities include plans to plant a vegetable garden, helping celebrate his parent's anniversary, playing with his friend, and participating in spring cleaning. Chapter book. Puffin Easy-To-Read, Level 3. GR level K. RC 2.2. Lexile 340. IL 1-2.
Lionel in the Spring P  
B 126959B 126959 List of Unspeakable Fears
Grade Lvl: IJS Author: Kramer, J. Kasper
Length: 273 Copyright: 2021

In 1910 New York City, four years after her Irish immigrant father dies of tuberculosis, ten-year-old Essie's fear and anxiety continue to grow uncontrollably. So much so, when her mother, a brave nurse, remarries and the family moves to North Brother Island, where Essie's new stepfather runs a quarantine hospital for the incurably sick, Essie imagines all manner of horrors, including the ghost of a little girl which might not be imaginary after all. Horror. Mystery fiction. Fear and anxiety. Grief. IL 6-10. AR 4.9. Lexile 720.
List of Unspeakable Fears IJS  
B 123578B 123578 Listen to the Moon
Grade Lvl: IJS Author: Morpurgo, Michael
Length: 341 Copyright: 2015

Tells the story of Merry, who was traveling on the ship Lusitania to visit her father who is recovering from a war injury, and Alfie, who finds her on an uninhabited island after the ship sinks. Historical fiction. WWI. IL 7-12. AR 5.9. RC 7.5. Lexile 960.
Listen to the Moon IJS  
B 127182B 127182 Little Book of Little Activists
Grade Lvl: PI Author:
Length: 48 Copyright: 2017

A collection of quotations by children about activism for women's rights, accompanied by photographs of children at the 2017 Women's March on Washington. Quotations. Demonstrations Washington D.C. Social justice. IL 1-4. Lexile 780.
Little Book of Little Activists PI  
B 115563B 115563 Little Cub
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Dunrea, Olivier
Length: 30 Copyright: 2012

A young bear cub, who is alone in the world, and Old Bear, who is grumpy and tired of living alone, meet and discover what they have been missing. Loneliness Fiction. Foster home care Fiction. AR 2.7 IL Pres-2.
Little Cub KP  
B 121585B 121585 Little Elliot, Big Family
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Curato, Mike
Length: 34 Copyright: 2015

At Mouse's house, Elliot the elephant finds more than a friend--he finds a family. AR 1.9 IL Pres-1.
Little Elliot, Big Family KP  
B 100149B 100149 Little Green Goose
Grade Lvl: KP Author: SANSONE, ADELE
Length: 30 Copyright: 1999

Mr. Goose finds an abandoned egg, hatches it, and raises a peculiar green-skinned long-tailed chick who worries about his identity but comes to recognize that he has a loving parent. Variation of The Ugly Duckling. AR level 2.9.
Little Green Goose KP  
B 121586B 121586 Little Kids' Table
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Riehle, Mary Ann McCabe
Length: 32 Copyright: 2015

Everyone knows that the little kids table is the place to be for any holiday or family gathering. This silly, rhyming story follows a group of rambunctious cousins from table setting to dessert. Dinners and dining- Fiction. Table etiquette- Fiction. AR 3.0 Lexile 790 IL Pres-1.
Little Kids' Table KP  
B 121599B 121599 Little Miss, Big Sis
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Rosenthal, Amy Krouse
Length: 40 Copyright: 2015

Little Miss discovers the wonders of becoming a big sister as she and her family celebrate the arrival of a new baby. Siblings. Sisters- Fiction. Follett RL 1.3 IL Pres-1.
Little Miss, Big Sis KP  
KM 9248KM 9248 Little Nino's Pizzeria Big Book Only
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Barbour, Karen
Length: 0 Copyright: 1991

Includes one big book with guide about Tony helping his father at their family restaurant, but everything changes when Little Nino's Pizzeria becomes a fancier place. Restaurants.
Little Nino's Pizzeria Big Book Only KP  
B 106892B 106892 Little Rabbit Runaway
Grade Lvl: K Author: Horse, Harry
Length: 32 Copyright: 2005

Little Rabbit gets scolded so often he decides to run away and build his very own home. Runaways. AR 2.4. Follett RL 1.5.
Little Rabbit Runaway K  
B 120593B 120593 Little Red Henry
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Urban, Linda
Length: 32 Copyright: 2015

Henry is growing up and wants to do things for himself, but his family still treats him like a baby. Self-reliance- Fiction. AR 3.0 RC 1.7 Lexile 500 IL Pres-1.
Little Red Henry KP  
B 88331B 88331 Little Shopping
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Rylant, Cynthia
Length: 55 Copyright: 1998

Rosie, Lily, and Tess, three cousins who are living together with their aunt, decide to make a miniature flower shop just like Aunt Lucy's real shop. Cobble Street Cousins series chapter book. GR level M.
Little Shopping PI  
B 114901B 114901 Little Treasures: Endearments From Around the World
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Ogburn, Jacqueline K.
Length: 32 Copyright: 2011

Text in fourteen different languages, including English, Spanish, Chinese, Arabic,and Hindi. Shares terms of endearment for children in England, America, Australia, France, Finland, Russia, Poland, Uganda, Brazil, Germany, Ethiopia, Slovak Republic, Chile, Argentina, etc. & includes pronunciations. Children Quotations, maxims, etc. Terms of endearment. IL Pres-3.
Little Treasures: Endearments From Around the World KP  
B 126741B 126741 Little White Lies (Book 1)
Grade Lvl: JS Author: Barnes, Jennifer
Length: 390 Copyright: 2018

Eighteen-year-old Sawyer accepts her estranged grandmother's bribe to live with her for a year, participate in the debutante season and ball, and possibly meet the father she has never known. Realistic fiction. Family life -Southern States. Detective story. Series fiction: Debutantes, Book 1. Iowa High School Book Award 2021-2022. IL 9-12. AR 5.5. Lexile 730.
Little White Lies (Book 1) JS  
B 123094B 123094 Little Wolf's First Howling
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Kvasnosky, Laura McGee
Length: 32 Copyright: 2017

Little Wolf can hardly wait. Tonight he will howl at the moon to the top of the sky. First, Big Wolf demonstrates traditional howling form: AAAAAAAAAAOOOOOooooooooo. Then it’s Little Wolf’s turn. He’s sure he is ready, but when the big moment comes, something happens. Something unexpected, something wild, something unbe-beep-bop-believable! IL Pres-2.
Little Wolf's First Howling KP  
KM 12099KM 12099 Little Women "Start-to-Finish" 5 Books
Grade Lvl: IJS Author: Alcott, Louisa May / Venable, Noe
Length: 139 Copyright: 2009

A retelling of Louisa May Alcott's classic story about the four March sisters Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy, and their trials growing into young ladies in nineteenth-century New England. Kit contains five copies of the book (139 pages) by Noe Venable. Novel Study. Lexile 380. Publisher GR level M. From the Start-To-Finish series Classic Adventures.Gold Level. (2-3rd grade) Reference Kit to use is KM 8816.
Little Women "Start-to-Finish" 5 Books IJS  
B 118140B 118140 Little You
Grade Lvl: K Author: Van Camp, Richard
Length: 26 Copyright: 2013

Board book celebrats the joy babies bring into the world. IL Pres.
Little You K  
B 125156B 125156 Littlest Viking
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Penfold, Alexandra
Length: 40 Copyright: 2018

Sven might be the littlest Viking, but he has no trouble making himself known. He has the loudest warrior cry and the fiercest set of teeth. He loves to pillage and plunder. But there's a new kid in town--his new little sister, a warrior princess, who is smaller than Sven and even louder. What's a little Viking to do? Juvenile fiction. New babies. Brothers and sisters. IL Pres-2. Lexile 510. GR K.
Littlest Viking KP  
B 120599B 120599 Llama Llama Gram and Grandpa
Grade Lvl: K Author: Dewdney, Anna
Length: 32 Copyright: 2015

Llama Llama is off to visit Gram and Grandpa and spend his first night away from home and Mama. AR 1.6 Lexile 180 IL Pres-K.
Llama Llama Gram and Grandpa K  
B 125942B 125942 Llama Llama Mess, Mess, Mess
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Dewdney, Anna
Length: 40 Copyright: 2019

When Mama Llama says it's time to clean up, Llama responds like any child more interested in playing than cleaning by ignoring her! But Mama has an imaginative response of her own. What if she never cleaned? What would happen then? Well, Llama Llama is going to find out! Family stories. Favorite characters. Story in rhyme. IL Pres-2. AR 2.1. Lexile 480.
Llama Llama Mess, Mess, Mess KP  
B 127917B 127917 Lo & Behold
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Mass, Wendy
Length: 205 Copyright: 2023

With her life recently turned upside down, 12-year-old Addie is uncomfortable in her own skin until the world of virtual reality sparks her imagination and leads to an exciting new project, a new friend, and to reconnecting with who she's always been. Graphic Novel. Mature themes. Family troubles. Substance abuse. Hispanic/Latino. Responsible decision making. IL 6-9.
Lo & Behold IJ  
B 123958B 123958 Lola Knows a Lot
Grade Lvl: KP Author: McCarthy, Jenna
Length: 32 Copyright: 2016

Lola, who knows a lot, worries when her big sister, Charlotte, tells her that everyone at school will know more than she does, but when their mother suggests she list all her areas of expertise, Lola realizes that one important thing she knows is that she is ready to learn more. First day of school fiction. Humorous. IL Pres-2. AR 2.5.
Lola Knows a Lot KP  
B 115143B 115143 Lola Reads to Leo
Grade Lvl: K Author: McQuinn, Anna
Length: 26 Copyright: 2012

Lola reads story books to her new baby brother Leo, and even though Mommy and Daddy are busy, they still have time to read to Lola at bedtime. Brothers and sisters Fiction. AR 1.7 Lexile 430 IL Pres-K.
Lola Reads to Leo K  
B 127698B 127698 Long Lost
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: West, Jacqueline
Length: 276 Copyright: 2021

Feeling lonely and out of place after her family moves to a new town, eleven-year-old Fiona Crane ventures to the local library, where she finds a gripping mystery novel about a small town, family secrets, and a tragic disappearance. 2023-2024 Iowa Teen Award. Mystery. Supernatural. Books and reading. Guilt fiction. Ghost story. IL 5-9. AR 4.7.
Long Lost IJ  
B 126168B 126168 Long Road to Freedom
Grade Lvl: PIJ Author: Messner, Kate
Length: 131 Copyright: 2016

Ranger is a time-traveling golden retriever with search-and-rescue training. In this adventure, he goes to a Maryland plantation during the days of American slavery, where he meets a young girl named Sarah. When she learns that the owner has plans to sell her little brother, Jesse, to a plantation in the Deep South, it means they could be separated forever. Sarah takes their future into her own hands and decides there's only one way to run - north. Fantasy fiction. Historical fiction. Series Ranger in Time, Book 3. IL 3-6. AR 4.2. RC 3.5. Lexile 620.
Long Road to Freedom PIJ  
B 123433B 123433 Long Way Down
Grade Lvl: JS Author: Reynolds, Jason
Length: 306 Copyright: 2017

As Will, fifteen, sets out to avenge his brother Shawn's fatal shooting, seven ghosts who knew Shawn board the elevator and reveal truths Will needs to know. Novel in verse. Alternating point of view. Starred reviews. IL 7-12. AR 4.3. Lexile 720. Iowa High School Award, 2019-2020.
Long Way Down JS  
KM 13161KM 13161 Long Way Down (2 parts) (25 Books)
Grade Lvl: JS Author: Reynolds, Jason
Length: 306 Copyright: 2017

Classroom set of 25 books. Kit comes in 2 parts. As Will, fifteen, sets out to avenge his brother Shawn's fatal shooting, seven ghosts who knew Shawn board the elevator and reveal truths Will needs to know. Novel in verse. Alternating point of view. Starred reviews. Novel Study. IL 7-12. AR 4.3. Lexile 720. Iowa High School Award, 2019-2020. 4 Week Loan Period.
Long Way Down (2 parts) (25 Books) JS  
B 127977B 127977 Longest, Strongest Thread
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Leitner, Inbal
Length: 32 Copyright: 2022

A little girl is moving far away from Grandma. Neither wants to say goodbye. But when Grandma brings the girl into her sewing room, she shows her that they have the longest, strongest thread in the whole world to keep them connected. Full of hope and heart, this book reminds kids that family connections transcend physical separation, no matter how far apart we are. Change (Literary theme). Feelings and emotions. Social awareness. Moving. IL Pres-3. Lexile 480.
Longest, Strongest Thread KP  
KM 11483KM 11483 Looking Like Me
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Myers, Walter Dean
Length: 0 Copyright: 2011

Jeremy sets out to discover all of the different "people" that make him who he is, including brother, son, writer, and runner. Contents: picture book written by Walter Dean Myers and illustrated by his son Christopher Myers and a read-along audio CD (approximately 8 minutes). AR 2.6. RC 4.2. IL 1-5.
Looking Like Me PI  
KM 12951KM 12951 Losers Bracket (Playaway)
Grade Lvl: JS Author: Crutcher, Chris
Length: 0 Copyright: 2018

When it comes to family, Annie is in the losers bracket. While her foster parents are great (mostly), her birth family would not have been her first pick. And no matter how many times Annie tries to write them out of her life, she always gets sucked back into their drama. Love is like that. But when a family argument breaks out at Annie's swim meet and her nephew goes missing, Annie might be the only one who can get him back. With help from her friends, her foster brother, and her social service worker, Annie puts the pieces of the puzzle together, determined to find her nephew and finally get him into a safe home. Alternative family. Realistic fiction. Contains 1 hardcover book, 1 playaway, and a 5-way splitter. Playaway run time: 5 hours and 30 minutes. IL 7-12. AR 5.0. RC 6.2. Lexile 790.
Losers Bracket (Playaway) JS  
B 115403B 115403 Losing It
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Fry, Erin
Length: 261 Copyright: 2012

Tired of being obese and reeling from his father's recent stroke, thirteen-year-old Bennett joins the cross country team to find out if there is more to life than French fries. Obesity Fiction. Fathers and sons Fiction. Health Fiction. Cerebrovascular disease Fiction. Running Fiction. AR 4.1 IL 5-9.
Losing It IJ  
B 111244B 111244 Lost and Found
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Clements, Andrew
Length: 161 Copyright: 2008

Twelve year old identical twins Jay and Ray have long resented that everyone treats them as one person, and so they hatch a plot to take advantage of a clerical error at their new school and pretend they are just one. AR and Follett RL 5.0. RC 4.5. Lexile 780. IL 3-6.
Lost and Found PI  
B 127842B 127842 Lost Year
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Marsh, Katherine
Length: 354 Copyright: 2023

In the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic, thirteen-year-old Matthew discovers a shocking secret about his great-grandmother's past as he learns about her life during the Holodomor famine in Soviet Ukraine. Historical fiction. Survival story. Family life. Secrets. Ukraine history Famine 1932-1933. IL 4-8.
Lost Year IJ  
KM 13674KM 13674 Lost Year (Playaway)
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Marsh, Katherine
Length: 0 Copyright: 2023

In the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic, thirteen-year-old Matthew discovers a shocking secret about his great-grandmother's past as he learns about her life during the Holodomor famine in Soviet Ukraine. Contents include playaway (run time 9 hours), hardcover book and a 5-way splitter. Historical fiction. Survival story. IL 4-8.
Lost Year (Playaway) IJ  
B 85550B 85550 Lots of Dads
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Rotner, Shelley
Length: 24 Copyright: 1997

Photo-essay with simple text celebrates fatherhood. Dads are shown in their many roles--as playmate, worker, teacher, and helper. RC 1.4. Lexile 340.
Lots of Dads KP  
B 104053B 104053 Lots of Grandparents
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Rotner, Shelley
Length: 32 Copyright: 2001

Uses photographs and simple text to describe grandparents and the experiences they share with their grandchildren. Follett RL 1.9. RC 1.7. Lexile 30.
Lots of Grandparents KP  
B 83902B 83902 Lots of Moms
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Rotner, Shelley
Length: 24 Copyright: 1996

Photographs and brief text depict a variety of mothers engaged in different activities, with emphasis on the similarities of mothers everywhere. Follett RL 1.7.
Lots of Moms KP  
B 123487B 123487 Lotterys Plus One
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Donoghue, Emma
Length: 303 Copyright: 2017

Once upon a time, two couples with Jamaican, Mohawk, Indian, and Scottish ethnic roots won the lottery and bought a big house where all of them, four adults and seven adopted and biological children, could live together in harmony--but change is inevitable, especially when a disagreeable grandfather comes to stay. Realistic fiction. IL 5-9. AR 5.7. RC 5.5. Lexile 840.
Lotterys Plus One IJ  
B 123956B 123956 Love
Grade Lvl: KP Author: de la Pena, Matt
Length: 40 Copyright: 2018

A story about LOVE the strongest bond there is and the diverse and powerful ways it connects us all. Fiction. Lyrical text. IL Pres-3. AR 3.7. Lexile 830. Iowa Goldfinch Award, 2019-2020.
Love KP  
B 127789B 127789 Love in the Library
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Tokuda-Hall, Maggie
Length: 40 Copyright: 2022

Set in an incarceration camp where the United States cruelly detained Japanese Americans during WWII and based on true events, this moving love story finds hope in heartbreak. Asian American. Historical fiction. Internment camps. Family story. World War II. Picture book for older readers. IL 2-6. AR 3.4.
Love in the Library PI  
B 126101B 126101 Love is Love
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Genhart, Michael
Length: 32 Copyright: 2018

This straightforward story shows that gay families and straight families and everything in between are all different kinds of normal. What makes a family real is the love that is shared. LGBTQIA. Notable SS. IL 1-5. Lexile 480.
Love is Love PI  
B 124383B 124383 Love, Penelope
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Rocklin, Joanne
Length: 265 Copyright: 2018

Fifth-grader Penny writes a series of letters to her future sibling, including facts about their Oakland, California, home, questions about whether their moms will ever marry, and especially that he or she is loved. Realistic fiction. Epistolary. LGBTQ. IL 4-8. GR Z.
Love, Penelope IJ  
B 103948B 103948 Lucille Camps In
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Lasky, Kathryn
Length: 28 Copyright: 2003

When Lucille is upset that she cannot go camping with her father and older siblings, she and her mother decide to go camping inside the house. AR 2.4. Follett RL 2.9. RC 2.5. Lexile 210.
Lucille Camps In KP  
B 115966B 115966 Luck of the Buttons
Grade Lvl: I Author: Ylvisaker, Anne
Length: 224 Copyright: 2012

In Iowa circa 1929, spunky twelve-year-old Tugs vows to turn her family's luck around, with the help of a Brownie camera and a small-town mystery that only she can solve. Luck Fiction. Family life Iowa Fiction. Photography Fiction. Depressions 1929 Fiction. Iowa History Fiction. AR 4.5 RC 4.5 Lexile 730 GR level T IL 4-6.
Luck of the Buttons I  
B 123586B 123586 Lucky Broken Girl
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Behar, Ruth
Length: 243 Copyright: 2017

Set in the 1960's, Ruthie Mizrahi and her family recently emigrated from Castro's Cuba to New York City. Just when she's finally beginning to gain confidence in her mastery of English--and enjoying her reign as her neighborhood's hopscotch queen--a horrific car accident leaves her in a body cast and confined her to her bed for a long recovery. As Ruthie's world shrinks because of her inability to move, her powers of observation and her heart grow larger and she comes to understand how fragile life is, how vulnerable we all are as human beings, and how friends, neighbors, and the power of the arts can sweeten even the worst of times. Bildungsroman / Coming of Age. Historical fiction. IL 4-8. AR 4.2. RC 4.2. Lexile 670. GR W.
Lucky Broken Girl IJ  
B 113864B 113864 Lucky For Good
Grade Lvl: I Author: Patron, Susan
Length: 208 Copyright: 2011

Eleven-year-old Lucky feels like the universe is conspiring against her as she faces troubles with her father, the health inspector who threatens to close down the Hard Pan Cafe, her school principal, andmiddle school boys. AR 6.5. RC 8.3. Lexile 980. IL 4-6.
Lucky For Good I  
B 123140B 123140 Lucy & Andy Neanderthal
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Brown, Jeffrey
Length: 193 Copyright: 2016

Lucy and her goofball brother Andy, two Neanderthal siblings living 40,000 years ago, take on a wandering baby sibling, bossy teens, cave paintings, and a mammoth hunt. But what will happen when they encounter a group of humans? Includes a special paleontologist section that helps to dispel common Neanderthal myths. Graphic novel. Book one in the Lucy and Andy Neanderthal series. IL 3-6. RC 3.5. AR 3.0. Lexile 380. F+P T.
Lucy & Andy Neanderthal PI  
B 109200B 109200 Lucy Rose: Big on Plans
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Kelly, Katy
Length: 163 Copyright: 2007

Lucy Rose records in her dairy her special summer plans--to make a keychain for her mother, to help decorate the living room, to prevent her parents' divorce, to vanquish some squirrels, and to enjoy a ninth birthday adventure with her father. AR and Follett RL 4.9. RC 4.8. Lexile 950.
Lucy Rose: Big on Plans PI  
B 124351B 124351 Lulu is Getting a Sister: Who Wants Her? Who Needs Her?
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Viorst, Judith
Length: 178 Copyright: 2018

Lulu is sent to Camp Sisterhood to learn how to be a big sister, but she makes it her mission to be the worst sister-in-training in camp history. Series fiction: Lulu (Atheneum), Book 4. IL 2-6. AR 5.8. RC 6.6. Lexile 970.
Lulu is Getting a Sister: Who Wants Her? Who Needs Her? PI  
B 125197B 125197 Mae Among the Stars
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Ahmed, Roda
Length: 40 Copyright: 2018

Inspired by the story of Mae Jemison, the first African-American woman in space. Little Mae is a girl with big dreams, a supportive loving family, unbounded passion, and all the right stuff to dance among the stars. Against all odds, she will overcome any obstacle to become an astronaut one day. Biographical fiction. Historical fiction. IL Pres-3. AR 3.0. Lexile 580.
Mae Among the Stars PI  
B 72119B 72119 MAGGIE AND THE MONSTER
Grade Lvl: KP Author: WINTHROP, ELIZABETH
Length: 27 Copyright: 1987

Maggie wants to get rid of the monster that visits her room every night and accepts her mother's suggestion to simply ask the monster what it wants. Illustrated by Tomie dePaola.
MAGGIE AND THE MONSTER KP  
B 127199B 127199 Magical Christmas Store
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Powell-Tuck, Maudie
Length: 36 Copyright: 2021

In this moving story of love, family, and the magic of Christmas, Benji, whose family has very little, stumbles upon a magnificent store on Christmas Eve where he learns that the most important gifts are the ones money can't buy. Holiday stories. Christmas fiction. Gifts. Family life. IL Pres-3. Lexile 570.
Magical Christmas Store KP  
B 126912B 126912 Magical Imperfect
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Baron, Chris
Length: 323 Copyright: 2021

Etan has stopped speaking since his mother left. His father and grandfather don't know how to help him. His friends have given up on him. When Etan is asked to deliver a grocery order to the outskirts of town, he realizes he's at the home of Malia Agbayani, also known as the creature. Malia stopped going to school when her acute eczema spread to her face, and the bullying became too much. Soon, other kids tease Etan for being friends with the creature. But he believes he might have a cure for Malia's condition, if only he can convince his family and hers to believe it, too. Even if it works, will these two outcasts find where they fit in? Fantasy fiction. Novel in verse. IL 5-9.
Magical Imperfect IJ  
B 126107B 126107 Magnolia Mudd and the Super Jumptastic Launcher Deluxe
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Howes, Katey
Length: 40 Copyright: 2018

Meet Magnolia Mudd: an inventive girl who'd rather tighten a nut and a bolt than tie a ribbon or bow. For Magnolia Mudd, her Uncle Jamie is the very best grown-up. He always invents cool things with her until the day he and Miss Emily announce their engagement. That's bad enough, but even worse, Miss Emily wants Magnolia to be a FLOWER GIRL! No way is Magnolia tossing petals. But it turns out that Uncle Jamie's new bride-to-be may be more fun that Magnolia ever imagined. Character and characteristics fiction. IL K-3. Lexile 600.
Magnolia Mudd and the Super Jumptastic Launcher Deluxe KP  
B 127510B 127510 Maizy Chen's Last Chance
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Yee, Lisa
Length: 276 Copyright: 2022

Eleven-year-old Maizy Chen visits her estranged grandparents, who own and run a Chinese restaurant in Last Chance, Minnesota; as her visit lengthens, she makes unexpected discoveries about her family's history and herself. Genealogy. Chinese Americans. Racism fiction. Multigenerational fiction. 24-25 Iowa Children's Choice Award. IL 4-8. AR 4.6. Lexile 670. GR X.
Maizy Chen's Last Chance IJ  
KM 7795KM 7795 Make Room for Elisa (6 Copies)
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Hurwitz, Johanna
Length: 0 Copyright: 1993

The adventures of five year old Eliza as she attends her brother's recital, gets new glasses, moves with her family to a new apartment, and welcomes the new baby. Contents: six copies of the chapter book (82 pages) by Johanna Hurwitz. Novel Study. AR 4.1. RC 3.1. Lexile 660. GR level N.
Make Room for Elisa (6 Copies) PI  
B 125587B 125587 Malala Yousafzai: Warrior with Words
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Abouraya, Karen Leggett
Length: 40 Copyright: 2019

The inspiring, true story of Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala Yousafzai, a young Pakistani girl who stands up and speaks out for every child's right to education. Though she and two of her schoolmates were targeted by a Taliban gunman, a life-threatening injury only strengthened her resolve. Biography. Children's rights and activism. IL 2-6. AR 4.8. Lexile 870. GR S.
Malala Yousafzai: Warrior with Words PI  
B 107540B 107540 Mama Always Comes Home
Grade Lvl: K Author: Wilson, Karma
Length: 32 Copyright: 2005

From Mama Bird to Mama Cat, mothers of all kinds come home to their children. Separation anxiety. AR 2.1. Follett RL 2.4.
Mama Always Comes Home K  
B 118960B 118960 Mama's Day with Little Gray
Grade Lvl: K Author: Reid, Aimee
Length: 26 Copyright: 2014

While spending a lovely day with his mother, a young elephant named Little Gray imagines that when he grows older, his mother will grow younger and he will care for her as his calf. AR 2.6 IL Pres-K.
Mama's Day with Little Gray K  
B 120118B 120118 Mango, Abuela, and Me
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Medina, Meg
Length: 32 Copyright: 2015

When a little girl’s far-away grandmother comes to stay, love and patience transcend language. Mia's Abuela has left her sunny house with parrots and palm trees to live with Mia and her parents in the city. The night she arrives, Mia tries to share her favorite book with Abuela before they go to sleep and discovers that Abuela can't read the words inside. Mia decides to teach Abuela English by labeling everything in the house (even the hamster!), and Abuela teaches Mia Spanish in return. Family life- Fiction. Pura Belpre Honor Book- 2016 (Author & Illustrator) GR level M IL K-3.
Mango, Abuela, and Me KP  
B 118391B 118391 Maple
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Nichols, Lori
Length: 32 Copyright: 2014

A nature-loving little girl's favorite playmate is her maple tree, until the day she's surprised with a baby sister. AR 2.6 Lexile 570 IL Pres-1.
Maple KP  
B 121008B 121008 Maple & Willow Apart
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Nichols, Lori
Length: 32 Copyright: 2015

Sisters Maple and Willow miss each other when Maple starts school, leaving Willow behind at home. Separation (Psychology)- Fiction. Sisters- Fiction. AR 2.8 Lexile 680 IL Pres-1.
Maple & Willow Apart KP  
B 118727B 118727 Maple & Willow Together
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Nichols, Lori
Length: 32 Copyright: 2014

Nature-loving sisters Maple and Willow smooth over a rough patch in their friendship in their own unique way. IL Pres-1.
Maple & Willow Together KP  
B 126309B 126309 Marc's Mission (Book 2)
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Willink, Jocko
Length: 204 Copyright: 2018

Marc hopes that Uncle Jake can help him turn around his terrible summer, which he has to spend at camp with Nathan James, who is mean and annoying, while longing for a fancy new bike his parents will not buy him. Series fiction: Way Of The Warrior Kid, Book 2. IL 4-8. Lexile 610.
Marc's Mission (Book 2) IJ  
B 125610B 125610 Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Cartaya, Pablo
Length: 249 Copyright: 2018

Marcus Vega is six feet tall, 180 pounds, and the owner of a premature mustache. When you look like this and you're only in the eighth grade, you're both a threat and a target. After a fight at school leaves Marcus facing suspension, Marcus's mom decides it's time for a change of environment. She takes Marcus and his younger brother to Puerto Rico to spend a week with relatives they don't remember or have never met. But Marcus can't focus knowing that his father--who walked out of their lives ten years ago--is somewhere on the island. So begins Marcus's incredible journey, a series of misadventures that take him all over Puerto Rico in search of his elusive namesake. Marcus doesn't know if he'll ever find his father, but what he ultimately discovers changes his life. And he even learns a bit of Spanish along the way. Adventure. Hispanic American. Historical fiction. IL 5-9. AR 3.9. RC 4.3. Lexile 580. Iowa Teen Award 2021-2022.
Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish IJ  
B 112511B 112511 Martha Doesn't Share!
Grade Lvl: K Author: Berger, Samantha
Length: 34 Copyright: 2010

Martha the otter learns there are unpleasant consequences for refusing to share with her baby brother. Brothers and sisters. IL Pres-K.
Martha Doesn't Share! K  
B 125921B 125921 Marvelous Maravilloso: Me and My Beautiful Family
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Lara, Carrie
Length: 32 Copyright: 2018

Follows a young girl as she finds joy in the colors of the world all around her. Her vantage point is particularly special as she comes from a bi-cultural family, and is able to appreciate the differences between her parents, as well as her own unique and beautiful color. As she is coming into her own identity and exploring what this means for her, she comes to appreciate how all families are uniquely beautiful. Notable SS. Family. Identity. Multicultural. Racially mixed. IL Pres-3. Lexile 590.
Marvelous Maravilloso: Me and My Beautiful Family KP  
B 115557B 115557 Max & Ruby's Treasure Hunt
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Wells, Rosemary
Length: 32 Copyright: 2012

When their tea party is rained out, Max and Ruby and their friends Louise and Lily go indoors, where Grandma has arranged a treasure hunt. Has lift-the-flap clues. Brothers and sisters Fiction. AR 2.6 IL Pres-1.
Max & Ruby's Treasure Hunt KP  
B 101736B 101736 Max and Jax in Second Grade
Grade Lvl: P Author: Nolen, Jerdine
Length: 38 Copyright: 2002

Second grade twins Max and Jax prepare to start the summer off right with a fishing trip and a slumber party. Brothers and sisters Fiction. Easy Reader series. AR level 2.5 Follett RL 2.3 IL 1-3.
Max and Jax in Second Grade P  
B 79422B 79422 Max and Ruby's First Greek Myth: Pandora's Box
Grade Lvl: P Author: Wells, Rosemary
Length: 32 Copyright: 1993

Ruby tries to stop her younger brother Max from sneaking into her room and snooping by reading him an altered version of Pandora's Box. AR 2.6. RC 3.5. Lexile 530.
Max and Ruby's First Greek Myth: Pandora's Box P  
B 109802B 109802 Max's Bunny Business
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Wells, Rosemary
Length: 22 Copyright: 2008

Ruby and her friend Louise set up a lemonade stand to earn money to buy matching rings, but Max foils their plan. Moneymaking projects. Brothers & sisters. IL Pres-1.
Max's Bunny Business KP  
B 77259B 77259 Max's Dragon Shirt
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Wells, Rosemary
Length: 32 Copyright: 1991

On a shopping trip to the department store, Max's determination to get a dragon shirt leads him away from his distracted sister and into trouble. AR 2.5. RC 2.2. Lexile 470. Guided Reading level I.
Max's Dragon Shirt KP  
B 124466B 124466 Maximilian & the mystery of the Guardian Angel : a bilingual lucha libre thriller
Grade Lvl: IJS Author: Garza, Xavier
Length: 207 Copyright: 2011

Bilingual-Spanish/English. Text in English and Spanish.;Translated from the English. Eleven-year-old Maximilian, a big fan of lucha libre, makes an unexpected connection with his idol, the Guardian Angel, when he takes a tumble over the railing at a match in San Antonio. Realistic fiction. Spanish language. Bilingual. IL 4-12. AR 5.1. RC 5.4. Lexile 820.
Maximilian & the mystery of the Guardian Angel : a bilingual lucha libre th IJS  
B 121800B 121800 Maybe a Fox
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Appelt, Kathi / McGhee, Alison
Length: 262 Copyright: 2016

When her sister Sylvie goes missing on a snowy morning and is never seen again, Jules refuses to believe she is gone forever, meanwhile, in the shadow world, a shadow fox is born. This kit is a "kennen," a being that has an understanding that others do not possess and a destiny that it cannot escape. The fox kit, Senna, is born with the instinctual desire to watch over and protect Jules. Missing persons- Fiction. Sisters- Fiction. Alternating (Point of View). AR 4.9 RC 4.5 Lexile 740 IL 4-7.
Maybe a Fox IJ  
KM 12585KM 12585 Maybe a Fox (6 Books & Read-Along CD's)
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Appelt, Kathi
Length: 262 Copyright: 2016

When her sister Sylvie goes missing on a snowy morning and is never seen again, Jules refuses to believe she is gone forever, meanwhile, in the shadow world, a shadow fox is born. This kit is a "kennen," a being that has an understanding that others do not possess and a destiny that it cannot escape. The fox kit, Senna, is born with the instinctual desire to watch over and protect Jules. Missing persons- Fiction. Sisters- Fiction. Alternating (Point of View). Contents: 6 copies of the book (262 pages AR 4.9 RC 4.5 Lexile 740) and 4 audio CDs (approximately 3.5 hr.) IL 4-7.
Maybe a Fox (6 Books & Read-Along CD's) IJ  
B 124391B 124391 Mayday
Grade Lvl: PIJ Author: Harrington, Karen
Length: 344 Copyright: 2016

Wayne Kovok lives in a world of After. After his uncle in the army was killed overseas. After Wayne and his mother survived a plane crash while coming back from the funeral. After he lost his voice. Wayne has always used his love of facts to communicate ("Did you know more people die each year from shaking a vending machine than from shark attacks?"). Without his voice, how will he wow the prettiest girl in school? How will he stand up to his drill-sergeant grandfather? And how will he share his hopes with his deadbeat dad? It's not until Wayne loses his voice completely that he realizes how much he doesn't say. Realistic fiction. IL 4-8. AR 4.2. RC 3.3. GR W.
Mayday PIJ  
B 107667B 107667 Me and My Sister
Grade Lvl: K Author: Ohi, Ruth
Length: 21 Copyright: 2005

A girl describes a day with her toddler sibling. Follett RL 0.8.
Me and My Sister K  
B 128037B 128037 Me and the Boss: A Story About Mending and Love
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Edwards, Michelle
Length: 40 Copyright: 2022

Six-year-old Lee will not give up until he can show his big sister Zora, a.k.a. the boss, how good he can sew. African American. Family story. New experience. Self-awareness. Self-management. Self Reliance.
Me and the Boss: A Story About Mending and Love KP  
B 86483B 86483 Me and You: Mother-Daughter Album
Grade Lvl: K Author: Thiesing, Lisa
Length: 24 Copyright: 1998

A mother explains how much her daughter is like she was as a little girl. Identity.
Me and You: Mother-Daughter Album K  
B 120497B 120497 Meaning of Maggie
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Sovern, Megan Jean
Length: 220 Copyright: 2014

Eleven-year-old Maggie Mayfield is an A-plus student with big plans for herself, but at this moment she is also facing a lot of problems--like starting middle school and figuring out how to help her father who is out of work and in a wheelchair. Bildungsromans. Multiple sclerosis- Fiction. Charlotte Huck Honor Book 2015. AR 4.3 RC 4.3 Lexile 690 GR level W IL 4-7
Meaning of Maggie IJ  
B 117342B 117342 Meet Me at the River
Grade Lvl: JS Author: Gramont, Nina de
Length: 376 Copyright: 2013

Stepsiblings Tressa and Luke, close as children, fell in love as teens, and neither the disapproval of those around them nor even Luke's death can keep them apart as long as Tressa needs him. Love stories. Stepfamilies Fiction. Family problems Fiction. RC 5.3 Lexile 800 IL 9-12.
Meet Me at the River JS  
B 122128B 122128 Meet Me Here
Grade Lvl: JS Author: Bliss, Bryan
Length: 266 Copyright: 2016

In a single night-graduation night-Thomas has to decide: do what everyone has always expected of him, or forge an entirely new path? Thomas is supposed to leave for the Army in the morning. His father was Army. His brother, Jake, is Army, but Jake came back from overseas a completely different person, and that has shaken Thomas's certainty about his own future. Over the course of the night, he reunites with his childhood friend Mallory, who is also afraid of the future she is facing; wanders from adventure to adventure; tries to save his brother from self-destructive choices; and finds himself questioning his plan to skip showing up at the recruitment center and run away. Brothers- Fiction. Choice (Psychology) Fiction. IL 9-12.
Meet Me Here JS  
B 123614B 123614 Meet the Bobs and Tweets
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Springfield, Pepper
Length: 72 Copyright: 2016

When the Bobs, who are slobs, and the Tweets, who are neat, move to the same neighborhood there are inevitable conflicts--especially when the two families try to use the community swimming pool at the same time. Series fiction. Humor. Stories in verse. IL 2-5. AR 3.3. RC 3.2. Lexile 550.
Meet the Bobs and Tweets PI  
B 121036B 121036 Meet the Dullards
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Pennypacker, Sara
Length: 32 Copyright: 2015

After they discover their children reading books and trying to play outside, Mr. and Mrs. Dullard move their family to a boring town to avoid any excitement in their lives. AR 3.8 RC 2.1 Lexile 520 IL K-2. Iowa Goldfinch Award 2017-2018.
Meet the Dullards KP  
B 117652B 117652 Meet the Parents
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Bently, Peter
Length: 32 Copyright: 2014

Although it sometimes seems that parents are just there to boss their children around, they are also good for many other things, from mending toys, kneecaps, and clothing to telling bedtime stories. IL Pres-1.
Meet the Parents KP  
B 123169B 123169 Melena's Jubilee: The Story of a Fresh Start
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Elliott, Zetta
Length: 32 Copyright: 2016

At breakfast, Melena learns she has been given a 'fresh start,' and she decides to celebrate by doing things differently for the rest of the day. Melena chooses not to fight with her brother, and shares the money she has rather than demanding to be repaid by a less fortunate friend. This story introduces children to the concept of jubilee, which stresses the important principles of debt relief, generosity, and forgiveness. IL K-3. F+P M.
Melena's Jubilee: The Story of a Fresh Start KP  
B 127326B 127326 Memory Jars
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Brosgol, Vera
Length: 48 Copyright: 2021

Freda uses jars to save everything from a chocolate chip cookie to the full moon, just as her grandmother saves summer blueberries. Text also includes recipe for blueberry jam. Collectors. Cooking and food. IL Pres-3. AR 3.1. Lexile 600.
Memory Jars KP  
B 89709B 89709 Memory String
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Bunting, Eve
Length: 32 Copyright: 2000

While still grieving for her mother and unable to accept her stepmother, a girl clings to the memories represented by 43 buttons on a string. Making inferences. Inferring.
Memory String KP  
B 127218B 127218 Merci Suárez Can't Dance (Book 2)
Grade Lvl: PIJ Author: Medina, Meg
Length: 372 Copyright: 2021

Merci embarks on a seventh grade year shaped by high teacher expectations, a crush on a school-store co-worker, and a bossy classmate's plan for the annual Heart Ball. Hispanic/Latino. Realistic fiction. School story. Series fiction: Merci Suárez, book 2. IL 4-8. AR 4.6. Lexile 710.
Merci Suárez Can't Dance (Book 2) PIJ  
B 124990B 124990 Merci Suárez Changes Gears (Book 1)
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Medina, Meg
Length: 355 Copyright: 2018

Thoughtful, strong-willed sixth-grader Merci Suarez navigates difficult changes with friends, family, and everyone in between. Merci Suarez knew that sixth grade would be different, but she had no idea just how different. For starters, Merci has never been like the other kids at her private school in Florida, because she and her older brother, Roli, are scholarship students. They don't have a big house or a fancy boat, and they have to do extra community service to make up for their free tuition. So when bossy Edna Santos sets her sights on the new boy who happens to be Merci's school-assigned Sunshine Buddy, Merci becomes the target of Edna's jealousy. Things aren't going well at home, either: Merci's grandfather and most trusted ally, Lolo, has been acting strangely lately -- forgetting important things, falling from his bike, and getting angry over nothing. No one in her family will tell Merci what's going on, so she's left to her own worries, while also feeling all on her own at school. In a coming-of-age tale full of humor and wisdom, award-winning author Meg Medina gets to the heart of the confusion and constant change that defines middle school -- and the steadfast connection that defines family. Newbery Award Winner 2019. Realistic fiction. IL 4-8. AR 4.6. RC 4.3. Lexile 700.
Merci Suárez Changes Gears (Book 1) IJ  
B 124043B 124043 Merry Christmas, Peanut!
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Border, Terry
Length: 32 Copyright: 2017

Peanut is going over the river and through the woods to his grandmother's house for Christmas, but getting there is a food-filled adventure for this little nut! First he gets stuck in a traffic jam (make that a traffic jelly), then the bridge is closed so he has to take a (gravy) boat across the river, where he gets lost in a forest of (cookies shaped like) Christmas trees! But while the delays dismay his friends and family, Peanut embraces his role as the Merry Christmas Nut to cheer them up. Food fiction. Holidays and celebrations. Christmas. IL Pres-2. AR 2.8. Lexile 520.
Merry Christmas, Peanut! KP  
B 127361B 127361 Message: The Extraordinary Journey of an Ordinary Text Message
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Emberley, Michael
Length: 48 Copyright: 2021

Follow as a text message travels at near light speed around the world in this illuminating picture book about how our messages get from one phone to another, and connections they create between both people. Includes back matter. STEM. Physical science. Technology. Cell phone systems. Electricity and electronics. How Things Are Made. IL 2-6. Lexile 1130.
Message: The Extraordinary Journey of an Ordinary Text Message PI  
B 119484B 119484 Mi Familia Calaca = My Skeleton Family
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Weill, Cynthia
Length: 32 Copyright: 2013

Anita tells about the members of her family; illustrated with Mexican (Oaxacan) folk art skeletons. Papier-mache sculpture. All Soul's Day in art. Bilingual book. English and Spanish text appears on the same page. Could use for the Day of the Dead. AR 1.2 IL Pres-2.
Mi Familia Calaca = My Skeleton Family KP  
B 106434B 106434 Mi familia=My Family
Grade Lvl: P Author: Ancona, George
Length: 32 Copyright: 2004

Camila, a young girl, describes her life in Miami with her Cuban mother and Puerto Rican father. Introduces the members of her extended family who have come to her home for her little brother's birthday party. Text is presented in English and Spanish. Bilingual book from the series Somos Latinos (We Are Latinos). AR 3.0. Follett RL 2.1. RC 1.9. Lexile 440.
Mi familia=My Family P  
B 122953B 122953 Mia's Family
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Riley, Elliot
Length: 24 Copyright: 2018

Introduces a young girl and her two moms, highlighting their family dynamics, volunteer work, and celebrating diversity. IL Pres-2. Lexile 400.
Mia's Family KP  
B 124357B 124357 Middle School: Just My Rotten Luck (Book 7)
Grade Lvl: PIJ Author: Patterson, James
Length: 301 Copyright: 2015

Rafe Khatchadorian's new year at middle school is starting to look depressingly like the old one, except that art class is going well--and when he joins the flag-football team and demonstrates some talent as a running-back, he discovers a way of dealing with his bullying nemesis and teammate, Miller the Killer. Humorous fiction. Series: Middle School, Book 7. IL 4-8. AR 4.3. RC 3.7.
Middle School: Just My Rotten Luck (Book 7) PIJ  
B 115286B 115286 Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life (Book 1)
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Patterson, James / Tebbetts, Christopher
Length: 281 Copyright: 2011

When Rafe Kane enters middle school, he teams up with his best friend, "Leo the Silent," to create a game to make school more fun by trying to break every rule in the school's code of conduct. Emotional problems Fiction. Family problems Fiction. Series fiction: The Worst Years of My Life, book 1. AR 4.5 RC 4.3 Lexile 700 IL 4-8.
Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life (Book 1) IJ  
B 126071B 126071 Midnight Hour (Book 1)
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Read, Benjamin / Trinder, Laura
Length: 275 Copyright: 2020

When strange late-night letters start arriving at home, Emily's parents set off to investigate. But when her parents disappear completely and Emily is left home alone to face the weird strangers that begin to appear at her door, she takes all of the clues at her disposal and makes for the place where the letters came from the mysterious Night Post. What she'll discover is the secret world of the Midnight Hour, a Victorian London frozen in time, full of magic and monsters. Series fiction: Midnight Hour, Book 1. Mystery fiction. Fantasy. IL 4-8.
Midnight Hour (Book 1) IJ  
B 122950B 122950 Miguel's Family
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Riley, Elliot
Length: 24 Copyright: 2017

Meet Miguel and his family. He lives with his parents and grandparents. He has lots of cousins and aunts and uncles that live nearby. Miguel has a very close family. From Ready Readers: All Kinds of Families Series. IL Pres-2. AR 1.4. Lexile 420.
Miguel's Family KP  
B 127124B 127124 Milo Imagines the World
Grade Lvl: PI Author: de la Pena, Matt
Length: 40 Copyright: 2021

While Milo and his sister travel to a detention center to visit their incarcerated mother, he observes strangers on the subway and draws what he imagines their lives to be. Iowa Goldfinch Award 2022-2023. Social awareness. Imagination story. African American. IL 1-4. AR 4.6. Lexile 980.
Milo Imagines the World PI  
B 127566B 127566 Mina
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Forsythe, Matthew
Length: 68 Copyright: 2022

Mina the mouse is very upset when her father brings home a pet "squirrel" that she is certain is a cat. Humorous story. Pets. Juvenile fiction. IL Pres-3. AR 2.5. Lexile 500.
Mina KP  
B 126841B 126841 Ming's Christmas Wishes
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Gong, Susan L
Length: 48 Copyright: 2020

Ming, the daughter of Chinese immigrants in 1930s California, wants to be like other children at school and celebrate Christmas with a tree, but after her father takes her to see a wise old friend, she discovers a better way to honor her heritage. Asian American. Holiday stories. Historical fiction. IL Pres-3.
Ming's Christmas Wishes KP  
B 107963B 107963 Miracle on 49th Street
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Lupica, Mike
Length: 246 Copyright: 2006

After her mother's death, twelve year old Molly learns that her father is a basketball star for the Boston Celtics. AR 4.7. Follett RL 7.1. RC 6.5. Lexile 790.
Miracle on 49th Street IJ  
B 125770B 125770 Mirror in Mommy's House; The Mirror in Daddy's House
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Amavisca, Luis
Length: 44 Copyright: 2017

A child growing up with divorced parents shows us both houses. The mirror unites the two sides of the book. Stories about me. Upside down books. IL K-3. Lexile 580.
Mirror in Mommy's House; The Mirror in Daddy's House KP  
B 106436B 106436 Mis abuelos=My Grandparents
Grade Lvl: P Author: Ancona, George
Length: 32 Copyright: 2005

Discusses the role grandparents play in Latin American families. Sebastian, a Columbian American, describes what he likes to do with his grandparents who live in his house in Milwaukee. Text is in English and Spanish. Bilingual book from the series Somos Latinos (We Are Latinos). AR 3.4. Follett RL 1.5.
Mis abuelos=My Grandparents P  
B 119734B 119734 Misadventures of the Family Fletcher
Grade Lvl: I Author: Levy, Dana Alison
Length: 260 Copyright: 2014

Relates the adventures of a family with two fathers, four adopted boys, and a variety of pets as they make their way through a school year, Kindergarten through sixth grade, and deal with a grumpy new neighbor. Brothers- Fiction. AR 4.8 RC 4.6 Lexile 750 GR level V IL 4-6.
Misadventures of the Family Fletcher I  
B 127449B 127449 Miss Quinces
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Fajardo, Kat
Length: 245 Copyright: 2022

Story highlights a girl who would rather do anything other than celebrate her quinceanera. A funny and heartfelt coming-of-age story about navigating the expectations of family and cultural tradition. Graphic Novel. Hispanic/Latino. Honduran American. Family life. Humor. Social customs. IL 4-8. AR 3.0. Lexile 370.
Miss Quinces IJ  
B 121852B 121852 Mo Wren, Lost and Found
Grade Lvl: I Author: Springstubb, Tricia
Length: 248 Copyright: 2011

When eleven-year-old Mo's mother dies in an accident and Mo's devastated father deals with the loss by moving the family to a new town and starting a new life as the owner of a sports bar, Mo must leave her much loved neighborhood on Fox Street to live in an apartment above the "cursed" Corkey's Tavern. Sequel to What Happened on Fox Street (111853). AR 4.1 RC 3.7 Lexile 640 IL 4-6.
Mo Wren, Lost and Found I  
B 110603B 110603 Molly and Her Dad
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Ormerod, Jan
Length: 33 Copyright: 2008

Molly's father lives so far away that she makes up stories about himto tell at school, but when he comes to visit she discovers that they have a lot in common. Follett RL 2.8. AR 2.2.
Molly and Her Dad KP  
B 106894B 106894 Mommy Book
Grade Lvl: K Author: Parr, Todd
Length: 32 Copyright: 2002

Represents a variety of mothers, with short hair and big hair, driving minivans and motorcycles, swimming and dancing, and hugging and kissing their children.
Mommy Book K  
B 104054B 104054 Mommy Far, Mommy Near: An Adoption Story
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Peacock, Carol
Length: 32 Copyright: 2000

Elizabeth, who was born in China, describes the family who has adopted her and tries to sort out her feelings for her unknown mother. AR 2.7. Follett RL 3.3. RC 2.8. Lexile 360. GR level L.
Mommy Far, Mommy Near: An Adoption Story KP  
B 112555B 112555 Mommy, Mama, and Me
Grade Lvl: K Author: Newman, Leslea
Length: 18 Copyright: 2009

Illustrations and rhyming text describe a toddler spending the day with his two mommies. Mother and child fiction. Gay parents. IL Pres.
Mommy, Mama, and Me K  
B 120844B 120844 Monday, Wednesday, and Every Other Weekend
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Stanton, Karen
Length: 30 Copyright: 2014

Although Henry enjoys the time he spends at his mother's apartment and his father's house, his dog Pomegranate gets confused about which place is home. Children of divorced parents- Fiction. AR 3.0 IL Pres-2.
Monday, Wednesday, and Every Other Weekend KP  
B 114506B 114506 Money We'll Save
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Cole, Brock
Length: 33 Copyright: 2011

In nineteenth-century New York City, when Pa brings home a young turkey in hopes of saving money on their Christmas dinner, his family faces all sorts of trouble--and expense--in their tiny apartment. AR 3.9 RC 3.7 Lexile 780 IL K-2.
Money We'll Save KP  
B 105255B 105255 Monster Bug
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Hayward, Linda
Length: 32 Copyright: 2004

After cousins Kyle and Jenna discover how their older siblings managed to scare them by using shadows, they use the same trick to get revenge. Teasing. Story includes boxed facts about shadows. From the series Science Solves It! Physical Science. AR 2.5. Follett RL 3.5.
Monster Bug KP  
KM 5466KM 5466 Monthly Idea Books (Preschool/Kindergarten)
Grade Lvl: T Author:
Length: 0 Copyright: 1996

Set of nine resource books from the editors of Mailbox--one book for each month of the school year. Ideas for bulletin boards, arts and crafts, theme units. Includes patterns, reproducible and awards. Two-week loan period.
Monthly Idea Books (Preschool/Kindergarten) T  
B 123543B 123543 Moo
Grade Lvl: PIJ Author: Creech, Sharon
Length: 278 Copyright: 2016

When Reena, her little brother, Luke, and their parents first move to Maine, Reena doesn't know what to expect. She's ready for beaches, blueberries, and all the lobster she can eat. Instead, her parents "volunteer" Reena and Luke to work for an eccentric neighbor named Mrs. Falala, who has a pig named Paulie, a cat named China, a snake named Edna--and that stubborn cow, Zora. Iowa Children's Choice Award nominee 2018-19. Also available as Playaway (KM 12858). IL 3-7. AR 4.4. RC 5.2. Lexile 790. GR T.
Moo PIJ  
KM 12858KM 12858 Moo (Playaway)
Grade Lvl: PIJ Author: Creech, Sharon
Length: 278 Copyright: 2016

When Reena, her little brother, Luke, and their parents first move to Maine, Reena doesn't know what to expect. She's ready for beaches, blueberries, and all the lobster she can eat. Instead, her parents "volunteer" Reena and Luke to work for an eccentric neighbor named Mrs. Falala, who has a pig named Paulie, a cat named China, a snake named Edna--and that stubborn cow, Zora. Iowa Children's Choice Award nominee 2018-19. Novel in verse. IL 3-7. AR 4.4. RC 5.2. Lexile 790. GR T.
Moo (Playaway) PIJ  
B 116113B 116113 Mooshka: A Quilt Story
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Paschkis, Julie
Length: 32 Copyright: 2012

Karla's quilt Mooshka tells her stories about the pieces of fabric that Mooshka is made from, but when Karla's baby sister is born, Mooshka falls silent until Karla overcomes her jealousy and shares Mooshka with the baby. Quilts Fiction. Sisters Fiction. AR 3.3 IL Pres-2.
Mooshka: A Quilt Story KP  
B 121812B 121812 Most Important Thing: Stories About Sons, Fathers, and Grandfathers
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Avi
Length: 215 Copyright: 2016

A collection of 7 short stories exploring the vital ties between fathers and sons includes the tales of a boy who seeks to understand the wishes of his father's ghost, a boy who makes surprising discoveries while camping with the eccentric grandfather he just met and a boy who asks provocative questions when interviewing a prospective stepdad. AR 3.9 RC 4.2 Lexile 560 IL 4-7.
Most Important Thing: Stories About Sons, Fathers, and Grandfathers IJ  
B 126921B 126921 Most Perfect Thing in the Universe
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Springstubb, Tricia
Length: 183 Copyright: 2021

Unlike her adventurous ornithologist (bird doctor) mother, shy eleven-year-old Loah prefers a quiet life at home with no surprises until her mother's expedition to the Arctic tundra to study birds turns dangerous and Loah, alone at home, discovers her own courage. Adventure. Mothers and daughters. IL 5-8. AR 4.8. GR X.
Most Perfect Thing in the Universe IJ  
B 124803B 124803 Most Unusual Day
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Mallery, Sydra
Length: 40 Copyright: 2018

A warm and loving story about school, family, siblings, and adoption, for anyone eagerly awaiting the arrival of a new sibling. Adoption fiction. Anxiety. IL K-3. AR 2.8. RC 2.2. Lexile 540.
Most Unusual Day KP  
B 110540B 110540 Mother, You're Best!(But Sister, You're A Pest)
Grade Lvl: KP Author: DeGroat, Diane
Length: 32 Copyright: 2008

Complete title: Mother, You're the Best! (but Sister, You're A Pest!). Gilbert wants to do something special for his mother on Mother's Day, but first he must stop his sister, Lola, from being the center of attention. Sibling rivalry. Helpfulness. Opossums. From the series Gilbert and Friends. AR 2.9. Follett RL 3.8. Lexile 550. IL K-2.
Mother, You're Best!(But Sister, You're A Pest) KP  
B 115925B 115925 Mr. Badger and Mrs. Fox: Peace and Quiet
Grade Lvl: P Author: Luciani, Brigitte
Length: 32 Copyright: 2012

When winter sets in, the blended Fox and Badger family encounters new challenges in being cooped up together and having different ways of dealing with the cold weather. Stepfamilies Fiction. Brothers and sisters Fiction. From the series Mr. Badger and Mrs. Fox #4. AR 1.8. RC 2.5. Lexile 210. IL 1-2.
Mr. Badger and Mrs. Fox: Peace and Quiet P  
B 123173B 123173 Mr. Postmouse Takes a Trip
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Dubuc, Marianne
Length: 24 Copyright: 2017

From the beach to the jungle, the desert to the Artic, by cruise ship, camel and hot-air balloon, follow Mr. Postmouse and his family as they drop in on old friends and deliver a few special parcels along the way, a postmouse's rounds are never done! IL Pres-2. Lexile 680.
Mr. Postmouse Takes a Trip KP  
B 127640B 127640 Mr. Willowby's Christmas Tree
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Barry, Robert E
Length: 32 Copyright: 2000

Christmas is here and Mr. Willowby's tree has arrived. There's just one big problem: The tree is too tall for his parlor. He cuts off the top so it will fit, and soon the top of that tree is passed along again and again to bring holiday cheer to all the animals in the forest. Kids will love watching the tree move from home to home, and families will appreciate the subtle message of conservation and recycling, as the tree top spreads joy to so many of the forest dwellers. Holiday story. Story in rhyme. IL Pres-3. AR 3.5. Lexile 660.
Mr. Willowby's Christmas Tree KP  
B 114809B 114809 My Abuelita
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Johnston, Tony
Length: 32 Copyright: 2009

With great gusto, a child's grandmother performs deep knee bends, consumes a breakfast of "huevos estrellados," and practices vocal exercises before going to work as a storyteller. Storytellers Fiction. Mexican Americans Fiction. Pura Belpre Illustrator Honor Book - 2010. AR 2.6 IL Pres-3.
My Abuelita KP  
B 109736B 109736 My Baby & Me
Grade Lvl: K Author: Reiser, Lynn
Length: 28 Copyright: 2008

Photographs and simple text portray interactions between babies and their toddler siblings. Brothers and sisters. Follett RL 0.7.
My Baby & Me K  
B 101952B 101952 My Big Brother
Grade Lvl: K Author: Fisher, Valorie
Length: 32 Copyright: 2002

Photographs and simple text, depict a big brother from the point of view of his baby sibling.
My Big Brother K  
B 106320B 106320 My Big Brother
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Cohen, Miriam
Length: 40 Copyright: 2004

When his big brother leaves to become a soldier, a boy does what he can to take his place in the family. Follett RL 1.6. AR 2.0.
My Big Brother KP  
B 108719B 108719 My Brother
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Browne, Anthony
Length: 26 Copyright: 2007

A child describes the many wonderful things about "my brother;" who can fly, write amazing stories, and stand up to bullies. Brothers. Siblings. AR 3.2. Follett RL 2.7. IL Pres-1.
My Brother KP  
B 112154B 112154 My Brother Charlie
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Peete, Holly
Length: 32 Copyright: 2010

A girl tells what it is like living with her twin brother who has autism and sometimes finds it hard to communicate with words, but who, in most ways, is just like any other boy. Includes author's note about autism. Twins. Brothers and sisters. Authors: Holly Robinson Peete and Ryan Elizabeth Peete. AR 2.8. RC 2.2. Lexile 540. IL K-3.
My Brother Charlie KP  
B 121002B 121002 My Cousin Momo
Grade Lvl: KP Author: OHora, Zachariah
Length: 32 Copyright: 2015

When Momo the flying squirrel arrives for a much-anticipated visit with his cousins, they think Momo is no fun until they try doing things his way. Cousins Fiction. AR 1.7 RC 1.2 Lexile 350 IL Pres-1.
My Cousin Momo KP  
B 119419B 119419 My Dad Thinks He's Funny
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Germein, Katrina
Length: 32 Copyright: 2013

Features a long-suffering boy's eye-rolling observations of his father's often corny sense of humor, which is comprised of groan-out-loud puns and wisecracking rejoinders. Fathers and sons Fiction. AR 2.3 IL K-2.
My Dad Thinks He's Funny KP  
B 86561B 86561 My Daddy
Grade Lvl: K Author: Paradis, Susan
Length: 30 Copyright: 1998

A young boy marvels at the things his daddy can do including cross the street alone, run outside without a coat, stay up way past midnight, and wander in the deepest woods. Fathers. AR 1.9. Follett RL 1.5. Lexile 670.
My Daddy K  
B 103379B 103379 My Daddy And Me
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Spinelli, Jerry
Length: 32 Copyright: 2003

A young boy describes the things he likes to do with his father, including making music, baking cookies, and fixing things. Fathers and sons. AR 2.4. Follett RL 2.9.
My Daddy And Me KP  
B 127349B 127349 My Day with Gong Gong
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Yee, Sennah
Length: 36 Copyright: 2020

Text in predominantly in English, and includes some conversation in both English and Chinese. May isn't having fun on her trip through Chinatown with her grandfather. Gong Gong doesn't speak much English, and May can't understand Chinese. She's hungry, and bored with Gong Gong's errands. Plus, it seems like Gong Gong's friends are making fun of her! But just when May can't take any more, Gong Gong surprises her with a gift that reveals he's been paying more attention than she thought. Also see KM 13530 I'm Your Neighbor - Welcoming Library. Asian American. First person point of view. Story about me. Chinatown. Grandparent and child. IL K-4. Lexile 480.
My Day with Gong Gong KP  
B 123175B 123175 My Dream Dog
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Howard, Arthur
Length: 32 Copyright: 2016

A young pet owner knows lots about his dog, from what makes him growl to when he is dreaming. But what does his dog dream about? IL Pres-2. Lexile 390.
My Dream Dog KP  
B 104286B 104286 My Family Is Forever
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Carlson, Nancy
Length: 32 Copyright: 2004

A young girl recounts how she came to be part of an adopted family. AR 2.6. RC and Follett RL 3.3. Lexile 610
My Family Is Forever KP  
B 120366B 120366 My Family, Your Family
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Bullard, Lisa
Length: 24 Copyright: 2015

Explores the many ways families can be alike or different. Makayla meets her friends' families. She notices how each is different and how her own family is similar to theirs. From the Cloverleaf Books series Alike And Different. AR 2.9 RC 1.5 Lexile 440 GR level K IL K-3.
My Family, Your Family KP  
B 127351B 127351 My Friend Jamal
Grade Lvl: KP Author: McQuinn, Anna
Length: 32 Copyright: 2008

Joseph enjoys visiting his best friend Jamal's home, where he learns about the Somali culture and enjoys the family's traditions and cuisine. Also see KM 13530 I'm Your Neighbor - Welcoming Library. IL K-4. AR 3.2. RC 2.6. Lexile 530.
My Friend Jamal KP  
B 104081B 104081 My Grandma Is Coming to Town
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Hines, Anna
Length: 16 Copyright: 2003

Albert and his grandma have a special long-distance relationship, but when she comes to visit, it take him a little while to overcome his shyness. AR 2.4. Follett RL 3.6.
My Grandma Is Coming to Town KP  
B 107669B 107669 My Grandma=Mi Abuelita
Grade Lvl: K Author: Guy, Ginger
Length: 20 Copyright: 2007

In this bilingual story, a boy and his family fly from the city to the country to visit his grandmother. Text is in Spanish and English.
My Grandma=Mi Abuelita K  
B 116310B 116310 My Grandpa
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Altes, Marta
Length: 26 Copyright: 2012

An elderly grandfather bear and his adoring grandson share a special relationship. IL Pres-1.
My Grandpa KP  
B 123016B 123016 My Heart Fills With Happiness
Grade Lvl: K Author: Smith, Monique Gray
Length: 24 Copyright: 2016

A board book that celebrates happiness and invites children to reflect on the little things in life that bring them joy. IL Pres-K. Lexile 280.
My Heart Fills With Happiness K  
B 107181B 107181 My Heart Is a Magic House
Grade Lvl: K Author: Jacobs, Julie
Length: 24 Copyright: 2007

A mother explains that when the new baby arrives, her heart will add a room so everyone will always receive the same amount of love. AR 2.0. Follett RL 2.1. RC 2.9. Lexile 640.
My Heart Is a Magic House K  
B 126226B 126226 My Jasper June
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Snyder, Laurel
Length: 291 Copyright: 2019

The school year is over, and it is summer in Atlanta. The sky is blue, the sun is blazing, and the days brim with possibility. But Leah feels lost. She has been this way since one terrible afternoon a year ago, when everything changed. Since that day, her parents have become distant, her friends have fallen away, and Leah's been adrift and alone. Then she meets Jasper, a girl unlike anyone she has ever known. There's something mysterious about Jasper, almost magical. And Jasper, Leah discovers, is also lost. Together, the two girls carve out a place for themselves, a hideaway in the overgrown spaces of Atlanta, away from their parents and their hardships, somewhere only they can find. But as the days of this magical June start to draw to a close, and the darker realities of their lives intrude once more, Leah and Jasper have to decide how real their friendship is, and whether it can be enough to save them both. Homelessness. Physical abuse. Realistic fiction. IL 5-9. AR 4.0. RC 3.4. Lexile 610.
My Jasper June IJ  
B 110035B 110035 My Life and Death by Alexandra Canarsie
Grade Lvl: JS Author: O'Keefe, Susan
Length: 255 Copyright: 2002

Escaping school and family problems in a cemetery, fifteen year old Allie begins attending strangers' funerals, which leads to her first real friendship and a mystery that she believes only she can solve. AR 4.7. RC 6.2. Lexile 660.
My Life and Death by Alexandra Canarsie JS  
B 115466B 115466 My Life as a Book (Book 1)
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Tashjian, Janet
Length: 211 Copyright: 2011

Dubbed a "reluctant reader" by his teacher, twelve-year-old Derek spends summer vacation learning important lessons even though he does not complete his summer reading list. Summer Fiction. Secrets Fiction. Family life Fiction. May appeal to reluctant readers. Series fiction: My Life AR 5.2 RC 5.7 Lexile 880 IL 3-8.
My Life as a Book (Book 1) IJ  
B 125464B 125464 My Life as a Gamer (Book 5)
Grade Lvl: PIJ Author: Tashjian, Janet
Length: 250 Copyright: 2015

Derek Fallon gets the chance of a lifetime when he is asked to test software for new video games, but he soon discovers that his dream job isn't all it's cracked up to be. Series fiction: My Life As..., Book 5. IL 3-8. AR 5.3. RC 5.5. Lexile 850.
My Life as a Gamer (Book 5) PIJ  
B 125463B 125463 My Life as a Meme (Book 8)
Grade Lvl: PIJ Author: Tashjian, Janet
Length: 232 Copyright: 2019

Derek Fallon and his friends are back for more adventure, this time featuring memes. Series fiction: My Life As..., Book 8. IL 3-8. AR 5.3. Lexile 860.
My Life as a Meme (Book 8) PIJ  
B 115467B 115467 My Life as a Stuntboy (Book 2)
Grade Lvl: PIJ Author: Tashjian, Janet
Length: 256 Copyright: 2011

Twelve-year-old Derek Fallon has the opportunity of a lifetime--to perform stunts in a movie featuring a popular twelve-year-old star--but complications arise involving his best friend, a capuchin monkey, and Derek's chronic inability to concentrate on schoolwork. Stunt performers Fiction. Series fiction: My Life As A...., Book 2. IL 3-8. AR 5.0. RC 5.3. Lexile 810. Motion pictures Production and direction Fiction. Monkeys as pets Fiction. Stand-alone sequel to My Life as a Book (115466). AR 5.0 RC 5.3 Lexile 810 IL 4-7.
My Life as a Stuntboy (Book 2) PIJ  
B 125336B 125336 My Life as a YouTuber (Book 7)
Grade Lvl: PIJ Author: Tashjian, Janet
Length: 248 Copyright: 2018

Derek Fallon finally found something to get excited about at school--an extracurricular class on making videos! Together with his friends Carly, Matt, and Umberto, Derek can't wait to create his own YouTube web series. But he soon realizes YouTube stardom is a lot of work. On top of that, it's time for his foster monkey Frank to go to monkey college so Derek must scramble to find a reason for Frank to stay with his family--if only a little while longer. Can Derek solve both problems at once? What if Frank became a part of Derek's YouTube videos? Series fiction: My Life As..., Book 7. IL 3-8. AR 5.5. RC 5.6. Lexile 870.
My Life as a YouTuber (Book 7) PIJ  
B 123641B 123641 My Life is a Joke
Grade Lvl: PIJ Author: Patterson, James
Length: 342 Copyright: 2017

Jacky Hart has found a hidden talent in the performing arts, and she's a triple threat onstage! She wants nothing more than to act and sing all summer--but her parents have other plans for her. Series fiction. Humor. Jacky Ha Ha, Book 2. (Book 1 #123551). IL 3-7. AR 4.3.
My Life is a Joke PIJ  
B 104079B 104079 My Little Brother
Grade Lvl: KP Author: McPhail, David
Length: 32 Copyright: 2004

A boy describes all the things that he does not like about having a younger brother--and the things he does like. Brothers. Sibling rivalry. AR 2.6. Follett RL 3.4.
My Little Brother KP  
B 108914B 108914 My Little Grandmother Often Forgets
Grade Lvl: K Author: Lindbergh, Reeve
Length: 22 Copyright: 2007

A young boy talks about the various things his grandmother forgets and decides as long as his family is there to help her it is okay. AR 2.2. Follett RL 2.1.
My Little Grandmother Often Forgets K  
B 125410B 125410 My Mama is a Mechanic
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Cenko, Doug
Length: 32 Copyright: 2019

Depicts the loving relationship between a mother and son. To him, she is a surgeon when she repairs his favorite stuffed animal, a chemist when in the kitchen, and an architect when they play with toy blocks. But no matter what happens, she is always his mama, and that's the most important thing of all! Family story. Mothers and sons. IL Pres-2.
My Mama is a Mechanic KP  
B 123229B 123229 My Nana’s Remedies/ Los remedios de mi nana
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Rivera-Ashford, Roni Capin
Length: 32 Copyright: 2002

This bilingual (English/Spanish) children's book features a warm and loving grandmother who prepares a variety of traditional remedies for her young granddaughter, remedies to treat everything from an upset stomach to being frightened at night. IL K-1. AR 2.9. Lexile 540.
My Nana’s Remedies/ Los remedios de mi nana KP  
B 115579B 115579 My New Granny
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Steinkellner, Elisabeth
Length: 26 Copyright: 2012

Fini's grandmother used to travel, cook, and fuss over Fini's hair, but since she came home from the hospital Granny is like a different person, and Fini must learn how to love her just the same. Dementia. Alzheimer's disease Fiction. Family life Fiction. IL K-2.
My New Granny KP  
B 115714B 115714 My One Hundred Adventures
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Horvath, Polly
Length: 260 Copyright: 2008

Twelve-year-old Jane, who lives at the beach in a run-down old house with her mother, two brothers, and sister, has an eventful summer accompanying her pastor on Bible deliveries, meeting former boyfriends of her mother's, and being coerced into babysitting for a family of ill-mannered children. Brothers and sisters Fiction. Single-parent families Fiction. AR 5.0 RC 5.3 Lexile 810 GR level X IL 4-7.
My One Hundred Adventures IJ  
B 126440B 126440 My Papi Has a Motorcycle
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Quintero, Isabel
Length: 40 Copyright: 2019

A celebration of the love between a father and daughter, and of a vibrant immigrant neighborhood. When Daisy Ramona zooms around her neighborhood with her papi on his motorcycle, she sees the people and places she's always known. She also sees a community that is rapidly changing around her. But as the sun sets purple-blue-gold behind Daisy Ramona and her papi, she knows that the love she feels will always be there. Family stories. Hispanic/Latino. Things that go. Iowa Goldfinch Award 2022-2023. IL K-3. AR 3.7. RC 3.6. Lexile 750. GR O.
My Papi Has a Motorcycle KP  
B 128053B 128053 My Powerful Hair
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Lindstrom, Carole
Length: 48 Copyright: 2023

After generations of short hair in her family, a little girl celebrates growing her hair long to connect to her culture and honor the strength and resilience of those who came before her. Authentic author. Indigenous. Family story. Native Americans. IL Pres-3. AR 3.5.
My Powerful Hair KP  
B 81561B 81561 My Rotten Redheaded Older Brother
Grade Lvl: P Author: Polacco, Patricia
Length: 30 Copyright: 1994

After losing running, climbing, throwing, and burping competitions to her obnoxious older brother, a young girl makes a wish on a falling star. Polacco's story of her childhood rivalry with her brother Richard. AR 3.3. RC 3.9. Lexile 480. IL 1-3.
My Rotten Redheaded Older Brother P  
B 125597B 125597 My Sister Might Die: A Book to Share with Children Anticipating Grief and Loss
Grade Lvl: KPI Author: Brenneman, Diane Zaerr
Length: 31 Copyright: 2019

There are numerous grief books for children who have lost a family member or pet. But anticipatory grief books are harder to find. This book is for the young child with a sibling that may not survive childhood due to genetics or disease. This book was inspired by a curious, loving 3-year-old whose little sister's genetic condition would likely not allow her to grow up. The book defines death in straightforward language and shows a pathway toward managing grief and loss together with family or other caring adults. Includes an extensive note with guidelines for talking to children about death and tips on what to expect as a child grieves. The author is an ordained minister who works as a family peer support specialist, supporting families of children with special health care needs.
My Sister Might Die: A Book to Share with Children Anticipating Grief and L KPI  
B 111553B 111553 My Sister's Keeper
Grade Lvl: S Author: Picoult, Jodi
Length: 423 Copyright: 2009

Thirteen-year-old Anna, conceived specifically to provide blood and bone marrow for her sister Kate who was diagnosed with a rare form of leukemia at the age of two, decides to sue her parents for control of her body when her mother wants her to donate a kidney to Kate. AR 5.3. RC 6.8. Lexile 840.
My Sister's Keeper S  
B 126993B 126993 My Two Border Towns
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Bowles, David
Length: 40 Copyright: 2021

A boy and his father cross the United States-Mexico border every other Saturday, visiting their favorite places, spending time with family and friends, and sharing in the responsibility of community care. Hispanic/Latino. Immigration & Emigration. Social awareness. City and town life. IL K-3.
My Two Border Towns KP  
B 108032B 108032 My Very Big Little World
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Reynolds, Peter H.
Length: 34 Copyright: 2006

SugerLoaf, named by her baker father and dentist mother, tells us about her family, her neighborhood, and what she likes to do. AR 1.7. Follett RL 1.6. IL: Pres-1.
My Very Big Little World KP  
B 123227B 123227 My Very Own Room/ Mi Propio Cuartito
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Perez, Amada Irma
Length: 32 Copyright: 2000

Tired of sharing a room with her five brothers, an eight-year-old Mexican American girl longs to find a corner of the house she can call her own. She persuades her mother to let her take up residence in a storage room, and the whole family gets involved in refurbishing the new space. An uncle who is heading back to Mexico donates his bed; one brother finds a wooden crate to use for a bookcase and the books come from the library. Based on Perez's own childhood, this bilingual picture book paints a portrait of life in a big family that often provides a home base to newly arriving relatives and friends and offers strong testimony to the heroine's resourcefulness. This inspiring tale will resonate with anyone who's ever wished for a room of one's own or worked hard to achieve an important goal. IL 1-5. AR 3.9. Lexile 700. F+P L.
My Very Own Room/ Mi Propio Cuartito PI  
B 125909B 125909 My Whirling, Twirling Motor
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Saunders, Merriam Sarcia
Length: 32 Copyright: 2019

A young boy with ADHD feels like he is constantly driven by a 'motor.' He is constantly getting in trouble, even when he is not trying to be naughty. But his mom helps him focus on the things he does right each day. Realistic fiction. Disabilities. IL K-3. Lexile 500.
My Whirling, Twirling Motor KP  
B 126828B 126828 My Winter City
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Gladstone, James
Length: 32 Copyright: 2019

A boy, his father and their dog have a perfect day in a snowy city. Our world. Seasons. City and town life. Winter. Sledding. IL K-3. Lexile 940.
My Winter City KP  
B 124489B 124489 Nacer bailando (Born Dancing)
Grade Lvl: IJS Author: Ada, Alma Flor
Length: 145 Copyright: 2011

When Margie's cousin Lupe comes from Mexico to live in California with Margie's family, Lupe must adapt to America, while Margie, who thought it would be fun to have her cousin there, finds that she is embarrassed by her in school and jealous of her at home. Text in Spanish. IL 5-12. AR 6.1.
Nacer bailando (Born Dancing) IJS  
B 74188B 74188 Nana Upstairs and Nana Downstairs
Grade Lvl: KP Author: dePaola, Tomie
Length: 27 Copyright: 1973

Story of the loving companionship that existed between Tommy and his two grandmothers and then his reaction when they died. AR 3.4. RC 3.7. Lexile 530. IL Pres-2.
Nana Upstairs and Nana Downstairs KP  
B 127588B 127588 Nana, Nenek & Nina
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Ferneyhough, Liza
Length: 32 Copyright: 2022

Nina's visits to her two faraway grandmothers, one in Malaysia and one in England, unfold side-by-side, featuring similarities and differences between the two. Around the world. Diverse families. IL Pres-3. Lexile 540.
Nana, Nenek & Nina KP  
B 123685B 123685 Nanette's Baguette
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Willems, Mo
Length: 40 Copyright: 2016

Nanette's Baguette, follows our plucky heroine on her first big solo trip to the bakery. But will Nanette get the baguette from baker Juliette? Or will Nanette soon be beset with regret? Iowa Goldfinch Award, 2018-2019. Story in verse. Humorous fiction. IL Pres-2. AR 2.2. RC 1.4. Lexile 430.
Nanette's Baguette KP  
B 97512B 97512 Navigating Grief and Loss
Grade Lvl: T Author: Brown, Kimberly
Length: 189 Copyright: 2022

The text is designed to support all of us through difficult and upsetting times. Its a relatable and useful guide with practical applications to help navigate the profound experience of loss, be it an elderly parent, succumbing to a lingering illness, the shock of an accidental death, a small business shuttered, a divorce after years of conflict, or euthanasia of a beloved pet. Each short chapter honestly describes a personal experience dealing with death or grief staying at a hospice facility at my mothers bedside, feeling frustrated by the options for a terminally ill friend, navigating changed relationships after someone dies, the shock and shame of an unwanted divorce, managing the overwhelming pain of bereavement and is followed by a brief practice a meditation, exercise, or contemplation that readers can use to discover insights and truths and find some solace for their own struggles and sorrow. Family. Relationships. Self-help.
Navigating Grief and Loss T  
B 128032B 128032 Nell Plants a Tree
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Wynter, Anne
Length: 40 Copyright: 2023

Three generations of a family grow up and come together around one pecan tree. This book shows how one little girl's careful tending of a pecan tree creates the living center of a loving, intergenerational Black family. For Earth Day and every day! African American. Family story. Relationship skills. IL Pres-3. AR 3.5.
Nell Plants a Tree KP  
B 105671B 105671 Nellie's Promise: 1906
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Tripp, Valerie
Length: 85 Copyright: 2004

American Girl Nellie O'Malley and her two sisters finally have a home with Samantha, but Uncle Mike is determined to find them and take them away. From the American Girls Collection. AR 4.6. Follett RL 5.4.
Nellie's Promise: 1906 PI  
B 118715B 118715 Nest
Grade Lvl: I Author: Ehrlich, Esther
Length: 329 Copyright: 2014

On Cape Cod in 1972, eleven-year-old Naomi, known as Chirp for her love of birds, gets help from neighbor Joey as she struggles to cope with her mother's multiple sclerosis. Family life Massachusetts Cape Cod- Fiction. Bird watching- Fiction. AR 4.4 Lexile 830 GR level Z. IL 4-6.
Nest I  
B 128356B 128356 Nesting Dolls
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Brantley-Newton, Vanessa
Length: 40 Copyright: 2023

A little girl struggling to find her place within her family is shown how special she is through a set of nesting dolls. Family story. African American. Self-awareness. Self-perception. IL Pres-3. Lexile 510. GR Q.
Nesting Dolls KP  
B 121398B 121398 Nesting Quilt
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Falwell, Cathryn
Length: 32 Copyright: 2015

Maya's family is preparing for a new baby and she wants to help, so she draws on her interest in birds' nests to create a very special quilt. Includes information about quilt making and instructions for making a small quilt. Lexile 660 IL Pres-1.
Nesting Quilt KP  
B 123332B 123332 Never Follow a Dinosaur
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Latimer, Alex
Length: 32 Copyright: 2016

Sally and Joe are convinced that the mysterious footprints they have discovered must belong to a dinosaur. Fiction. ILA Children's Choice 2017. IL Pres-2. AR 3.6. RC 3.2. Lexile 560. F+P L.
Never Follow a Dinosaur KP  
B 100978B 100978 New Baby at Your House
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Cole, Joanna
Length: 46 Copyright: 1998

Describes the activities and changes involved in having a new baby in the house and the feelings experienced by the older brothers and sisters. AR 5.0 RC 3.9 Lexile 590 IL Pres-1.
New Baby at Your House KP  
B 127263B 127263 New From Here
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Yang, Kelly
Length: 361 Copyright: 2022

Knox works to keep his family together as they move from Hong Kong back to northern California during the initial outbreak of the coronavirus. Realistic. Series fiction: Front Desk, Book 3. IL 4-8. AR 4.5.
New From Here IJ