Julia Donaldson
Author
Publisher
Godwin Books/Henry Holt and Company
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
When Detective Dog Nell puts her nose to the task, there's no mystery she can't solve. Whether she's tracking the missing shoe of her human, Peter, or locating some lost honeycomb, all Nell has to do is sniff, sniff, sniff and she's hot on the trail. Besides solving mysteries, there's something else Nell loves--listening to children read. Every Monday, Peter takes her to school where children tell her stories. One day, Nell and Peter arrive to find...
Author
Publisher
Scholastic Press
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
Who's that singing on the savanna? It's the top-five ugly animals in Africa! The wildebeest, warthog, vulture, hyena and marabou stork swagger proudly across the savanna, rejoicing in their ugliness--and delighting their babies, who think they're perfect just the way they are.
8) Animalphabet
Author
Publisher
Dial Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
An immersive book with die-cuts and liftable flaps asks readers to identify a series of animals as they're listed in alphabetical order.
9) The gruffalo
Author
Publisher
Dial Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
©1999
Language
English
Description
A clever mouse uses the threat of a terrifying creature to keep from being eaten by a fox, an owl, and a snake--only to have to outwit that creature as well.
10) Stick Man
Author
Publisher
Arthur A. Levine Books
Pub. Date
2009
Language
English
Description
Stick Man ends up far away from his family tree when he is fetched by a dog, thrown by a child, used as a snowman's arm, and even put in a fireplace, but finally Santa Claus steps in to make sure that Stick Man and his family have a joyous Christmas.
Author
Publisher
Scholastic Press
Pub. Date
2020
Language
English
Description
The Smeds (who are red) never mix with the Smoos (who are blue). So when a young Smed and Smoo fall in love, their families strongly disapprove. But peace is restored and love conquers all in this happiest of love stories. There's even a gorgeous purple baby to celebrate!
Author
Publisher
Arthur A. Levine Books, an imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
Zog the dragon, Princess Pearl, and Sir Gadabout form a team of flying doctors, treating the kingdom's subjects; but Pearl's uncle, the king, disapproves, and locks her in the castle--until he becomes ill and discovers that only Pearl and her companions can cure him.
16) Superworm
Author
Publisher
Arthur A. Levine Books, An Imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
Superworm's bug friends attempt to free him from the clutches of Wizard Lizard who, having heard of Superworm's wondrous and heroic deeds, captures him and forces him to dig for treasure.
18) Spinderella
Author
Publisher
Egmont UK Limited
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
Spinderella the spider has a passion for football. She tries to play a match with her brothers and sisters but she doesn't know how many spiders should be on each team. Even worse, she can't count the goals! Luckily for Spinderella, her Hairy Godmother has a plan ...
19) The baddies
Author
Publisher
Scholastic Press
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
A troll, a witch, and a ghost compete to see who can scare the little girl who is new to the their neighborhood, but her courage and kindness defeats them all.