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Children's Books to Read Aloud

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Who Wet My Pants?

Who Wet My Pants?

by Shea, Bob

Book - 2019

Bear can't believe his pants are wet! How could that have happened? He demands answers! A funny look at blaming others instead of taking responsibility. Ages 5 and up. Bear can't believe his pants are wet! How could that have happened? He demands answers! A funny look at blaming others instead of taking responsibility. Ages 5 and up. Show less

Bear can't believe his pants are wet! How could that have happened? He demands answers! A funny look at blaming others instead of taking responsibility. Ages 5 and up. Bear can't believe his pants are wet! How could that have happened? He demands answers! A funny look at blaming others instead of taking responsibility. Ages 5 and up. Show less

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Adrian Simcox Does Not Have A Horse

Adrian Simcox Does Not Have A Horse

by Campbell, Marcy

Book - 2018

Chloe is outraged that her classmate claims to have a horse. But what happens when she gets to know Adrian better? Ages 4 and up. Chloe is outraged that her classmate claims to have a horse. But what happens when she gets to know Adrian better? Ages 4 and up. Show less

Chloe is outraged that her classmate claims to have a horse. But what happens when she gets to know Adrian better? Ages 4 and up. Chloe is outraged that her classmate claims to have a horse. But what happens when she gets to know Adrian better? Ages 4 and up. Show less

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The Princess in Black and the Perfect Princess Party

The Princess in Black and the Perfect Princess Party

by Hale, Shannon

Book - 2015

Princess Magnolia is trying to enjoy her birthday party, but monsters keep getting in the way! Ages 5 and up. Princess Magnolia is trying to enjoy her birthday party, but monsters keep getting in the way! Ages 5 and up. Show less

Princess Magnolia is trying to enjoy her birthday party, but monsters keep getting in the way! Ages 5 and up. Princess Magnolia is trying to enjoy her birthday party, but monsters keep getting in the way! Ages 5 and up. Show less

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The Baby BeeBee Bird

The Baby BeeBee Bird

by Massie, Diane Redfield

Book - 2000

The zoo animals must find a way to keep the nocturnal Baby BeeBee bird from keeping them awake all night. Ages 4-8 The zoo animals must find a way to keep the nocturnal Baby BeeBee bird from keeping them awake all night. Ages 4-8 Show less

The zoo animals must find a way to keep the nocturnal Baby BeeBee bird from keeping them awake all night. Ages 4-8 The zoo animals must find a way to keep the nocturnal Baby BeeBee bird from keeping them awake all night. Ages 4-8 Show less

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Balloons Over Broadway

Balloons Over Broadway

The True Story of the Puppeteer of Macy's Parade

by Sweet, Melissa

Book - 2011

This picture biography tells the story of the puppeteer Tony Sarg, capturing his genius, his dedication, his zest for play, and his long-lasting gift to A...Show more This picture biography tells the story of the puppeteer Tony Sarg, capturing his genius, his dedication, his zest for play, and his long-lasting gift to America--the inspired helium balloons that would become the trademark of Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. Ages 4-8. Show less

This picture biography tells the story of the puppeteer Tony Sarg, capturing his genius, his dedication, his zest for play, and his long-lasting gift to A...Show more This picture biography tells the story of the puppeteer Tony Sarg, capturing his genius, his dedication, his zest for play, and his long-lasting gift to America--the inspired helium balloons that would become the trademark of Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. Ages 4-8. Show less

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Blizzard

Blizzard

by Rocco, John

Book - 2014

After a massive blizzard, a boy becomes a hero when he manages to walk to the local store and bring supplies back to his neighborhood which has been snowed in for days. Ages 4-8. After a massive blizzard, a boy becomes a hero when he manages to walk to the local store and bring supplies back to his neighborhood which has been snowed in for days. Ages 4-8. Show less

After a massive blizzard, a boy becomes a hero when he manages to walk to the local store and bring supplies back to his neighborhood which has been snowed in for days. Ages 4-8. After a massive blizzard, a boy becomes a hero when he manages to walk to the local store and bring supplies back to his neighborhood which has been snowed in for days. Ages 4-8. Show less

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Charlotte's Web

Charlotte's Web

by White, E. B.

Book - 1952

Wilbur, the pig, is desolate when he discovers that he is destined to be the farmer's Christmas dinner until his spider friend, Charlotte decides to help him. Ages 6-12. Wilbur, the pig, is desolate when he discovers that he is destined to be the farmer's Christmas dinner until his spider friend, Charlotte decides to help him. Ages 6-12. Show less

Wilbur, the pig, is desolate when he discovers that he is destined to be the farmer's Christmas dinner until his spider friend, Charlotte decides to help him. Ages 6-12. Wilbur, the pig, is desolate when he discovers that he is destined to be the farmer's Christmas dinner until his spider friend, Charlotte decides to help him. Ages 6-12. Show less

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A Complicated Case

A Complicated Case

by Nilsson, Ulf

Book - 2016

There is something going on among the forest animals that's making everyone unhappy so Detective Gordon and police assistant Paddy have a new case to inve...Show more There is something going on among the forest animals that's making everyone unhappy so Detective Gordon and police assistant Paddy have a new case to investigate! Who is spreading gloom throughout the land? A humor-filled tale of cruelty and kindness. Ages 5-10 Show less

There is something going on among the forest animals that's making everyone unhappy so Detective Gordon and police assistant Paddy have a new case to inve...Show more There is something going on among the forest animals that's making everyone unhappy so Detective Gordon and police assistant Paddy have a new case to investigate! Who is spreading gloom throughout the land? A humor-filled tale of cruelty and kindness. Ages 5-10 Show less

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Crankenstein

Crankenstein

by Berger, Samantha

Book - 2013

A boy who looks ordinary transforms into grumbling Crankenstein when faced with a rainy day, a melting popsicle, and bedtime but everything changes when he meets a fellow Crankenstein. Ages 3-5. A boy who looks ordinary transforms into grumbling Crankenstein when faced with a rainy day, a melting popsicle, and bedtime but everything changes when he meets a fellow Crankenstein. Ages 3-5. Show less

A boy who looks ordinary transforms into grumbling Crankenstein when faced with a rainy day, a melting popsicle, and bedtime but everything changes when he meets a fellow Crankenstein. Ages 3-5. A boy who looks ordinary transforms into grumbling Crankenstein when faced with a rainy day, a melting popsicle, and bedtime but everything changes when he meets a fellow Crankenstein. Ages 3-5. Show less

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The Day the Crayons Quit

The Day the Crayons Quit

by Daywalt, Drew

Book - 2013

When Duncan arrives at school one morning, he finds a stack of letters, one from each of his crayons, complaining about how he uses them. Ages 3-8 When Duncan arrives at school one morning, he finds a stack of letters, one from each of his crayons, complaining about how he uses them. Ages 3-8 Show less

When Duncan arrives at school one morning, he finds a stack of letters, one from each of his crayons, complaining about how he uses them. Ages 3-8 When Duncan arrives at school one morning, he finds a stack of letters, one from each of his crayons, complaining about how he uses them. Ages 3-8 Show less

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Fall Is Not Easy

Fall Is Not Easy

by Kelley, Marty

Book - 1998

A tree tells why, out of all four seasons, autumn is the hardest. Ages 3-5. A tree tells why, out of all four seasons, autumn is the hardest. Ages 3-5. Show less

A tree tells why, out of all four seasons, autumn is the hardest. Ages 3-5. A tree tells why, out of all four seasons, autumn is the hardest. Ages 3-5. Show less

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How to Eat Fried Worms

How to Eat Fried Worms

by Rockwell, Thomas

Book - 1973

Two boys set out to prove that worms can make a delicious meal. Ages 8-11 Two boys set out to prove that worms can make a delicious meal. Ages 8-11 Show less

Two boys set out to prove that worms can make a delicious meal. Ages 8-11 Two boys set out to prove that worms can make a delicious meal. Ages 8-11 Show less

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Igraine the Brave

Igraine the Brave

by Funke, Cornelia Caroline

Book - 2007

The daughter of two magicians, twelve-year-old Igraine wants nothing more than to be a knight, and when their castle is attacked by a treacherous neighbor...Show more The daughter of two magicians, twelve-year-old Igraine wants nothing more than to be a knight, and when their castle is attacked by a treacherous neighbor bent on stealing their singing magic books, Igraine has an opportunity to demonstrate her bravery. Ages 6-12 Show less

The daughter of two magicians, twelve-year-old Igraine wants nothing more than to be a knight, and when their castle is attacked by a treacherous neighbor...Show more The daughter of two magicians, twelve-year-old Igraine wants nothing more than to be a knight, and when their castle is attacked by a treacherous neighbor bent on stealing their singing magic books, Igraine has an opportunity to demonstrate her bravery. Ages 6-12 Show less

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Kensuke's Kingdom

Kensuke's Kingdom

by Morpurgo, Michael

Book - 2003

When Michael is swept off his family's yacht, he washes up on a desert island, where he struggles to survive--until he finds he is not alone. Ages 9-12 When Michael is swept off his family's yacht, he washes up on a desert island, where he struggles to survive--until he finds he is not alone. Ages 9-12 Show less

When Michael is swept off his family's yacht, he washes up on a desert island, where he struggles to survive--until he finds he is not alone. Ages 9-12 When Michael is swept off his family's yacht, he washes up on a desert island, where he struggles to survive--until he finds he is not alone. Ages 9-12 Show less

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Masterpiece

Masterpiece

by Broach, Elise

Book - 2008

Marvin the beetle is a talented artist who makes a miniature drawing as a birthday gift for James, the boy whose apartment he shares, not realizing that t...Show more Marvin the beetle is a talented artist who makes a miniature drawing as a birthday gift for James, the boy whose apartment he shares, not realizing that this will involve them both in the search for an art thief at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Ages 8-12 Show less

Marvin the beetle is a talented artist who makes a miniature drawing as a birthday gift for James, the boy whose apartment he shares, not realizing that t...Show more Marvin the beetle is a talented artist who makes a miniature drawing as a birthday gift for James, the boy whose apartment he shares, not realizing that this will involve them both in the search for an art thief at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Ages 8-12 Show less

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Math Curse

Math Curse

by Scieszka, Jon

Book - 1995

When the teacher tells her class that they can think of almost everything as a math problem, one student acquires a math anxiety which becomes a real curse. Ages 7-10 When the teacher tells her class that they can think of almost everything as a math problem, one student acquires a math anxiety which becomes a real curse. Ages 7-10 Show less

When the teacher tells her class that they can think of almost everything as a math problem, one student acquires a math anxiety which becomes a real curse. Ages 7-10 When the teacher tells her class that they can think of almost everything as a math problem, one student acquires a math anxiety which becomes a real curse. Ages 7-10 Show less

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The Mysterious Benedict Society

The Mysterious Benedict Society

by Stewart, Trenton Lee

Book - 2007

After passing a series of mind-bending tests, four children are selected for a secret mission that requires them to go undercover at the Learning Institute for the Very Enlightened, where the only rule is that there are no rules. Ages 9-12 After passing a series of mind-bending tests, four children are selected for a secret mission that requires them to go undercover at the Learning Institute for the Very Enlightened, where the only rule is that there are no rules. Ages 9-12 Show less

After passing a series of mind-bending tests, four children are selected for a secret mission that requires them to go undercover at the Learning Institute for the Very Enlightened, where the only rule is that there are no rules. Ages 9-12 After passing a series of mind-bending tests, four children are selected for a secret mission that requires them to go undercover at the Learning Institute for the Very Enlightened, where the only rule is that there are no rules. Ages 9-12 Show less

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A Nest for Celeste

A Nest for Celeste

A Story Abourt Art, Inspiration, and the Meaning of Home

by Cole, Henry

Book - 2010

Celeste, a mouse longing for a real home, becomes a source of inspiration to teenaged Joseph, assistant to the artist and naturalist John James Audubon, at a New Orleans, Louisiana, plantation in 1821. Ages 7-10. Celeste, a mouse longing for a real home, becomes a source of inspiration to teenaged Joseph, assistant to the artist and naturalist John James Audubon, at a New Orleans, Louisiana, plantation in 1821. Ages 7-10. Show less

Celeste, a mouse longing for a real home, becomes a source of inspiration to teenaged Joseph, assistant to the artist and naturalist John James Audubon, at a New Orleans, Louisiana, plantation in 1821. Ages 7-10. Celeste, a mouse longing for a real home, becomes a source of inspiration to teenaged Joseph, assistant to the artist and naturalist John James Audubon, at a New Orleans, Louisiana, plantation in 1821. Ages 7-10. Show less

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Penny and Her Song

Penny and Her Song

by Henkes, Kevin

Easy Reader - 2012

Penny comes home from school eager to share her very own song, but must wait until the time is right to teach it to her parents and the babies. Ages 3-8. Penny comes home from school eager to share her very own song, but must wait until the time is right to teach it to her parents and the babies. Ages 3-8. Show less

Penny comes home from school eager to share her very own song, but must wait until the time is right to teach it to her parents and the babies. Ages 3-8. Penny comes home from school eager to share her very own song, but must wait until the time is right to teach it to her parents and the babies. Ages 3-8. Show less

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Pete the Cat

Pete the Cat

I Love My White Shoes

by Litwin, Eric

Book - 2010

As he walks down the street, Pete the cat sings about his brand new white shoes as they change from red to blue to brown to wet. Ages 3-5. As he walks down the street, Pete the cat sings about his brand new white shoes as they change from red to blue to brown to wet. Ages 3-5. Show less

As he walks down the street, Pete the cat sings about his brand new white shoes as they change from red to blue to brown to wet. Ages 3-5. As he walks down the street, Pete the cat sings about his brand new white shoes as they change from red to blue to brown to wet. Ages 3-5. Show less

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Pippi Longstocking

Pippi Longstocking

by Lindgren, Astrid

Book - 1997

The escapades of a lucky little girl who lives without any grownups, but with a horse and a monkey, at the edge of a Swedish village. Ages 7-10 The escapades of a lucky little girl who lives without any grownups, but with a horse and a monkey, at the edge of a Swedish village. Ages 7-10 Show less

The escapades of a lucky little girl who lives without any grownups, but with a horse and a monkey, at the edge of a Swedish village. Ages 7-10 The escapades of a lucky little girl who lives without any grownups, but with a horse and a monkey, at the edge of a Swedish village. Ages 7-10 Show less

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Schooled

Schooled

by Korman, Gordon

Book - 2008

After his hippie grandmother ends up in the hospital, Cap Anderson is forced to leave the commune where he is homeschooled and attend Claverage Middle School, where his odd looks and behavior make him the target of bullies. Ages 10-14 After his hippie grandmother ends up in the hospital, Cap Anderson is forced to leave the commune where he is homeschooled and attend Claverage Middle School, where his odd looks and behavior make him the target of bullies. Ages 10-14 Show less

After his hippie grandmother ends up in the hospital, Cap Anderson is forced to leave the commune where he is homeschooled and attend Claverage Middle School, where his odd looks and behavior make him the target of bullies. Ages 10-14 After his hippie grandmother ends up in the hospital, Cap Anderson is forced to leave the commune where he is homeschooled and attend Claverage Middle School, where his odd looks and behavior make him the target of bullies. Ages 10-14 Show less

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Sideways Stories From Wayside School

Sideways Stories From Wayside School

by Sachar, Louis

Book - 1998

This collection features humorous episodes from the classroom on the thirtieth floor of Wayside School, which was accidentally built sideways with one classroom on each story. Ages 8-11 This collection features humorous episodes from the classroom on the thirtieth floor of Wayside School, which was accidentally built sideways with one classroom on each story. Ages 8-11 Show less

This collection features humorous episodes from the classroom on the thirtieth floor of Wayside School, which was accidentally built sideways with one classroom on each story. Ages 8-11 This collection features humorous episodes from the classroom on the thirtieth floor of Wayside School, which was accidentally built sideways with one classroom on each story. Ages 8-11 Show less

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The Tale of Despereaux

The Tale of Despereaux

Being the Story of A Mouse, A Princess, Some Soup, and A Spool of Thread

by DiCamillo, Kate

Book - 2006

The adventures of Desperaux Tilling, a small mouse of unusual talents, the princess that he loves, the servant girl who longs to be a princess, and a devious rat determined to bring them all to ruin. Ages 8-12. The adventures of Desperaux Tilling, a small mouse of unusual talents, the princess that he loves, the servant girl who longs to be a princess, and a devious rat determined to bring them all to ruin. Ages 8-12. Show less

The adventures of Desperaux Tilling, a small mouse of unusual talents, the princess that he loves, the servant girl who longs to be a princess, and a devious rat determined to bring them all to ruin. Ages 8-12. The adventures of Desperaux Tilling, a small mouse of unusual talents, the princess that he loves, the servant girl who longs to be a princess, and a devious rat determined to bring them all to ruin. Ages 8-12. Show less

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The Thief

The Thief

by Turner, Megan Whalen

Book - 1996

Gen flaunts his ingenuity as a thief and relishes the adventure which takes him to a remote temple of the gods where he will attempt to steal a precious stone. Ages 10-14 Gen flaunts his ingenuity as a thief and relishes the adventure which takes him to a remote temple of the gods where he will attempt to steal a precious stone. Ages 10-14 Show less

Gen flaunts his ingenuity as a thief and relishes the adventure which takes him to a remote temple of the gods where he will attempt to steal a precious stone. Ages 10-14 Gen flaunts his ingenuity as a thief and relishes the adventure which takes him to a remote temple of the gods where he will attempt to steal a precious stone. Ages 10-14 Show less

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