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Rough weather ahead for Walter the Farting Dog
Early Elementary (K-3)
Someone comes to try to fix Walter's farting problem, but instead, Walter gets so gassy he floats like a balloon! When Walter can finally release all his gas, he saves some butterflies with frost on their wings.
Kotzwinkle, William. (2007). Rough weather ahead for Walter the Farting Dog. New York, NY; Penguin -
I Love My New Toy! (An Elephant and Piggy Book)
Elementary (PreK-3)
Gerald breaks Piggy's new toy while they are trying to figure out what it does. Both through a range of emotions, until a squirrel finally shows them that the toy was not broken. Can the two still be friends?
Williams, Mo. (2008). I Love My New Toy! (An Elephant and Piggy Book). New York, NY: Hyperion Books. -
Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes
Early Childhood (Ages 3-7)
Pete the Cat goes walking down the street wearing his brand new white shoes. Along the way, his shoes change color. But no matter what color his shoes are are, Pete keeps singing his song.
Dean, James. (2010). Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes. New York, NY: HarperCollins. -
Mockingjay
Young Adult (Middle/High School)
In the final book of The Hunger Games Trilogy, the capitol believes that Katniss has caused the civil unrest and should pay the price. They threaten her family and friends and Katniss realizes that she has been a pawn for both sides during the war. Find out what happens to Katniss, Peeta and Gale as this awesome trilogy comes to an end.
Collins, Suzanne. (2010). Mockingjay. New York, NY; Scholastic -
Pajama Time (Lap Edition)
Preschool
What kind of pajamas will you wear to bed? Dance along as everyone shows off their pajamas.
Boyton, Sandra. (2011). Pajama Time. New York, NY: Workman Publishing Company -
The Fault in Our Stars
High School (Ages 15+)
Hazel has terminal cancer, but when Augustus Waters suddenly appears at Cancer Kid Support Group, Hazel's story is about to be completely rewritten. A story of life, love and loss.
Green, John. (2012). The Fault in Our Stars. New York, NY: Penguin -
The Age of Miracles
High School
Julia is struggling with all the things a young girl struggles with; parents, friends, love, but her life changes when she finds out that the earth's rotation is beginning to slow. Days and nights increase in length and there are big changes in both the earth and in Julia's life. A good sci-fi coming-of-age story.
Walker, Karen. (2012). The Age of Miracles. New York, NY: Random House. -
Wonder
Upper Elementary/Middle School (10+)
August was born with a facial deformity and has been home-schooled. When he decides to attend a private school in Grade 5, he learns that both children and adults can be mean, but that there are also good people in the world. The story is told from the viewpoint of August and also from the point of view of classmates and family.
Palacio, R.J. (2012). Wonder. New York, NY: Random House -
One for the Murphys
Middle School (10+)
The day Carley becomes a foster child and moves in with the Murphys, life changes. This loving family shows Carley a life she never thought existed, but she feels like an outsider in their "perfect" family. The Murphys eventually show her what it feels like to belong, until her mother wants her back and Carley has to decide where to live.
Hunt, Lynda. (2013). One for the Murphys. New York, NY: Penguin. -
Captain Underpants and the Terrifying Return of Tippy Tinkletrousers
Upper Elementary (Grades 2-5)
Captain Underpants returns in his ninth epic novel. Tippy Tinkletrousers transports George and Harold back in time to kindergarten before they invented Captain Underpants. How will they fight the sixth grade bully?
Pilkey, Dav. (2012). Captain Underpants and the Terrifying Return of Tippy Tinkletrousers. New York, NY: Scholastic
