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Princess Angelica, Part-Time Lion Trainer

Monique Polak (author) Jane Heinrichs (illustrator)

Publisher: Orca Book Publishers ISBN: 9781459815483

Our favorite pretend princess, Angelica, aka Jelly, is back! A case of mistaken identity, a wild imagination and a love of storytelling leads Jelly to tell her friend Joon and the new kid she's just met, Leo, that she's a part-time lion trainer at the local animal rescue center. Her inventiveness has them completely convinced, but things get a bit more complicated when the resident lioness, Mwezi, escapes from her enclosure and the kids look to Jelly’s "expertise" to save the day.

Billie and Bean in the City

Julia Hansson (author) B.J. Woodstein (illustrator)

Publisher: Orca Book Publishers ISBN: 9781459834453

Celebrating the supportive relationship between a child and her dog, this story gently introduces the resilience and bravery that come with the first steps toward independence. Billie is reading quietly in her apartment while her mom does laundry downstairs. But her impatient dog Bean wants to go outside. Billie has taken Bean outside before when mom was watching, so she decides to try taking Bean out by herself—just around the block. Billie and Bean enjoy the vibrant city street, but after stopping to pick a flower in the park, Billie becomes disoriented by the tall buildings and can't remember the way back to their building. As Billie begins to worry, Bean tugs on the leash in encouragement and Billie discovers that she's braver than she thought she could be.

Billie and Bean at the Beach

Julia Hansson (author) B.J. Woodstein (illustrator)

Publisher: Orca Book Publishers ISBN: 9781459834422

Celebrating the supportive relationship between a child and her dog, this story shows how we can all be brave and achieve things in our own time. Billie prefers playing quietly, but the beach is a noisy place. Her energetic dog, Bean, is happy to explore the sand and water. When Billie does try going for a swim, she has a painful surprise and heads back to shore. But Bean digs up something that can help Billie get back in the water where she soon discovers a whole world of quiet solitude and spectacular color beneath the surface.

Black Gold

Sara Cassidy (author) Helen Flook (illustrator)

Publisher: Orca Book Publishers ISBN: 9781459814233

Cyrus and Rudy spend the last days of summer selling dahlias, blackberries and tomatoes at their roadside stand. When a neighbor drops off a bin full of red wigglers, California earthworms that break down compost into fertilizer, Rudy and Cyrus become worm moguls as they discover just how in demand the Eisenia fetida are. Black Gold is the third book featuring Cyrus and Rudy’s adventures on the farm, following Not for Sale and Blackberry Juice.

Billy Stuart and the Zintrepids

Alain M. Bergeron (author) Sampar (illustrator)

Publisher: Orca Book Publishers ISBN: 9781459818385

Billy Stuart is a young raccoon who aspires to be just like his grandfather, a globe-trotting adventurer who knows no fear. When he learns that his grandfather has found a way to travel through time and is leaving on another great voyage, he sets out to see him off (and maybe sneak along). Billy Stuart follows his grandfather's puzzling clues through a maze of caves and caverns to find him before he leaves, trailed by his Scout pack, the Zintrepids. What Billy doesn't know is that once they go down the fateful path his grandfather has taken, there will be no turning back. Brightly illustrated and enhanced with games and puzzles throughout, Billy Stuart and the Zintrepids is Billy's first adventure and is sure to amuse readers of all ages.

Candle Point

Nancy Deas (author) Mike Deas (illustrator)

Publisher: Orca Book Publishers ISBN: 9781459831520

In the small village of Seuño Bay, famous for its mysterious crystals and legendary moon creatures, friends Kay, Ollie, Jenna and Sleeves try to help a lost moon creature at the lighthouse of Candle Point. When a wild winter storm rolls in and all the power goes out, Kay stays with her reclusive aunt, Gayle, the lighthouse keeper of Candle Point. On the long trek through the blustery snowstorm, Kay stumbles upon an injured moon creature. Kay smuggles her new friend into her aunt's lighthouse to take shelter from the cold. While exploring the lighthouse she discovers a network of tunnels and a colony of moon creatures. Kay tries to reunite the abandoned creature with its family but she can't do it alone.

Video Game Zombie

Blake Hoena (author) Dana Regan (illustrator)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781631434686

Jaylen gets addicted to a video game Jess gives him for his birthday.

Trouble with Cheating

Blake Hoena (author) Dana Regan (illustrator)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781631434693

Jess cheats off Jaylen during a math quiz.

Skateboard Scare

Blake Hoena (author) Dana Regan (illustrator)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781631434679

Jess and Jaylen want to enter a skateboard contest, but Jess falls and hurts her wrist when she skateboards without the right safety gear.

School Bus Bully

Blake Hoena (author) Dana Regan (illustrator)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781631434662

Jess and Jaylen must figure out what to do when a new boy moves to their neighborhood and starts bullying Jaylen.

Museum Mystery

Blake Hoena (author) Dana Regan (illustrator)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781631434723

On a school field trip to the museum, Jess and Jaylen try to solve the mystery of a missing camera.

Halloween Scream

Blake Hoena (author) Dana Regan (illustrator)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781631434730

Jess and Jaylen enter a costume contest and must work up the courage to go through a scary haunted house.

Coming Clean

Blake Hoena (author) Dana Regan (illustrator)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781631434716

Jess and Jaylen accidentally break Jaylen's brother's phone and try to hide it.

Brains vs. Brawn

Blake Hoena (author) Dana Regan (illustrator)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781631434709

Jess and Jaylen's friendship gets tested when they try to agree on summer activities they both enjoy.

Park Paint

Stephanie Perry Moore (author)Anthony Ketuojor Ikediuba (illustrator)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781039802322

Magic loves going to school. However, when he is asked to paint, Magic freezes. In Mr. Gray's class, Magic and his buddies Rex and Reva enter a magic picture of an amusement park and learn the three fundamentals of painting: sketch, fill in, and finish. The book also includes a page for caregivers and teachers that suggests guiding questions to help aid in reading comprehension. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.

Silly Milly and the Crying Baby Milly l'espiègle et le bébé en pleurs

Laurie Friedman, Lauren Rodriguez (authors)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781039851313

Milly loves to be silly, especially at bath time! But when her family can't figure out what to do to get baby Jack to stop crying, Milly gets out of the tub to do her part. Milly gets to use her sillies to solve a problem.

The Mystery of the Secret Notes Le mystère des notes secrètes

Laurie Friedman (author) Barbara Szepesi Szucs (illustrator)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781039851443

Someone is leaving secret notes for Daisy's best friend, Justin. He turns to Detective Daisy to help solve the mystery.

The Mystery of the Spooky Sounds Le mystère des bruits étranges

Laurie Friedman (author) Barbara Szepesi Szucs (illustrator)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781039851450

Spooky sounds are coming from behind the door of an empty classroom. It's up to Detective Daisy to figure out why!

The Mystery of the Stolen Snacks Le mystère des grignotines volées

Laurie Friedman (author) Barbara Szepesi Szucs (illustrator)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781039851467

The students in Ms. Bixby's class aren't happy. Someone stole their afternoon snacks! Leave it to Detective Daisy to find out who did it and why!

The Treehouse

Stephanie Gaston (author) Katie Crumpton (illustrator)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781638978534

When Luca brings the old lantern on a campout with Cousin Meicca, the magical fun begins. With their wishes granted, they discover the treehouse of their dreams and an enchanted land beyond. After Reading Quiz. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.

Luca and Lucky

Stephanie Gaston (author) Katie Crumpton (illustrator)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781638978497

Luca and his dog Lucky are off for a fun-filled afternoon of playing fetch at the park. The wind blows Lucky's favorite toy farther and farther away. But is it lost forever? After Reading Quiz. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.

Sea, Sand, and Sun

Stephanie Gaston (author) Katie Crumpton (illustrator)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781638978510

Luca, his mom, and his dog Lucky swim and play during a fun-filled day at the beach. Luca's first sandcastle gets knocked down, but can he build one that's even better? After Reading Quiz. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.

The Land of Jacmel

Stephanie Gaston (author) Katie Crumpton (illustrator)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781638978541

Luca, his dog Lucky, and his cousin Meicca explore the wonders of the enchanted Land of Jacmel. They find glowing butterflies, friendly animals, and even a mermaid! But they dare not go near a forbidden cave. After Reading Quiz. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.

Kites in the Sky

Stephanie Gaston (author) Katie Crumpton (illustrator)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781638978527

Look up in the sky! It's kites flying high! Luca and Lucky celebrate Caribbean culture as they fly their kite for all to see! After Reading Quiz. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.

Lost in the Woods

Stephanie Gaston (author) Katie Crumpton (illustrator)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781638978503

When Luca chases his dog Lucky into the woods, eerie sounds and scary sights close in around them. But Luca finds an old lantern that lights up the night and leads him on a magical journey home! After Reading Quiz. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.