Agawam Massachusetts Public Library

NEW BOOKS

13 treasures
Harrison, Michelle, 1979-
New York : Little, Brown, 2010.
Bedeviled by evil fairies that only she can see, thirteen-year-old Tanya is sent to stay with her cold and distant grandmother at Elvesden Manor, where she and the caretaker's son solve a disturbing mystery that leads them to the discovery that Tanya's life is in danger.
Agawam Juv Fiction - J HAR

Abigail Iris : the pet project
Glatt, Lisa, 1963-
New York : Walker Books for Young Readers : Distributed to the trade by Macmillan Publishers, 2010.
When Abigail Iris finally gets the new kitten she has been wanting, she learns about the responsibilities that come with pet ownership, as well as the impact a kitten can have on a large family like hers.
Agawam Juv Fiction - J GLA

Alice's adventures in Wonderland
Carroll, Lewis, 1832-1898.
New York : Sterling, 2009.
Alice falls down a rabbit hole and discovers a world of nonsensical and amusing characters.
Agawam Juv Fiction - J CAR

The batboy
Lupica, Mike.
New York, NY : Philomel Books, c2010.
Even though his mother feels baseball ruined her marriage to his father, she allows fourteen-year-old Brian to become a bat boy for the Detroit Tigers, who have just drafted his favorite player back onto the team.
Agawam Juv Fiction - J LUP

Best friends forever : a World War II scrapbook
Patt, Beverly.
New York : Marshall Cavendish, 2009.
Fourteen-year-old Louise keeps a scrapbook detailing the events in her life after her best friend, a Japanese-American girl, and her family are sent to a relocation camp during World War II.
Agawam Juv Fiction - J PAT

The black circle
Carman, Patrick.
New York : Scholastic, 2009.
"A strange telegram lures fourteen-year-old Amy Cahill and her younger brother, Dan, deep into Russia and away from the only trustworthy adult they know. Signed with the initials NRR, the telegram launches a race to uncover a treasure stolen by the Nazis and the truth behind the murder of the last Russian royal family. All too soon, the treasure hunt starts to smell like a Lucian trap. But the bait might just be irresistible--what will Amy and Dan risk to find out what really happened on the night their parents died?"--P. [4] of cover.
Agawam Juv Fiction - J THI

Cat diaries : secret writings of the MEOW Society
Byars, Betsy Cromer.
New York : Henry Holt, 2010.
On one night every year, cats in the MEOW Society, which stands for "Memories Expressed In Our Writing," gather to read from their diaries, hearing stories of a gypsy cat, a Caribbean pirate cat, a library cat, and many others.
Agawam Juv Fiction - J BYA

Dream of Night
Henson, Heather.
New York : Atheneum Books for Young Readers, c2010.
Told from their different points of view, twelve-year-old Shiloh, a troubled foster child, Dream of Night, an abused former racehorse, and Jess, a woman who cares for both, find healing by helping one another through their pain.
Agawam Juv Fiction - J HEN

Emma dilemma, the nanny, and the secret ferret
Hermes, Patricia.
New York : Marshall Cavendish Children, 2010.
Emma struggles with finding the perfect time to confess to her parents that she brought her pet ferret on vacation to Maine, and trying to save her favorite tree that a new neighbor wants to cut down.
Agawam Juv Fiction - J HER

The emperor's code
Korman, Gordon.
New York : Scholastic, c2010.
As the race to find the 39 Clues builds to its explosive finish, Amy and Dan must explore an ancient culture and steal a clue guarded by thousands of the world's best-trained soldiers. It's the most dangerous search yet ... and it may mean the end for Amy and Dan.
Agawam Juv Fiction - J THI

Enchanted glass
Jones, Diana Wynne.
New York : Greenwillow Books, 2010.
After his grandfather dies, Andrew Hope inherits a house and surrounding land in an English village, but things become very complicated when young orphan Aidan shows up and suddenly a host of variously magical townsfolk and interlopers start intruding on their lives.
Agawam Juv Fiction - J JON

The great chicken debacle
Naylor, Phyllis Reynolds.
New York : Marshall Cavendish, 2001.
Hoping to earn a trip to an amusement park, the three Morgan children agree to take care of a chicken that their father plans to give their mother as a birthday surprise.
Agawam Juv Fiction - J NAY

Hey kid, want to buy a bridge?
Scieszka, Jon.
New York : Viking, 2002.
Thanks to their magical book, Fred, Sam, and Joe inadvertently travel through time to 1877 New York City, where they and their granddaughters, who have also come from the future, help them find a way back to their own time.
Agawam Juv Fiction - J SCI

In too deep
Watson, Jude.
New York : Scholastic, 2009.
Amy and Dan cross the oceans on the trail of a famous aviator, but they find more than they're looking for. Their enemies are becoming more vicious, and the truths they discover more crushing than ever.
Agawam Juv Fiction - J THI

Invasion of the relatives
Stadler, Alexander.
New York : Scholastic Press, 2009.
First Officer Julian Rodriguez, imaginary space warrior, must endure the odious and unhygienic festivities of genetically linked minibrains when members of his extended family visit over the holidays.
Agawam Juv Fiction - J STA

Lanie's real adventures
Kurtz, Jane.
Middleton, WI : American Girl, c2010.
"Lanie is having a busy summer. The backyard wildflower garden she planted with her aunt is starting to bloom with all the flowers that butterflies like best. Lanie is delighted, but her next-door neighbor objects-she says that Lanie is growing an ugly "weed garden" and she threatens to interfere. ... Can Lanie find a way to get along with her neighbor-and find a creative solution to their garden problem?"--Publisher.
Agawam Juv Fiction - J KUR

Lanie's real adventures
Kurtz, Jane.
Middleton, WI : American Girl, c2010.
"Lanie is having a busy summer. The backyard wildflower garden she planted with her aunt is starting to bloom with all the flowers that butterflies like best. Lanie is delighted, but her next-door neighbor objects-she says that Lanie is growing an ugly "weed garden" and she threatens to interfere. ... Can Lanie find a way to get along with her neighbor-and find a creative solution to their garden problem?"--Publisher.
Agawam Juv Fiction - J KUR

The last wilderness
Hunter, Erin.
New York : Harper, 2010.
The four bears finally arrive at the legendary Last Great Wilderness, thinking it is the end of their long journey, but they discover that their true mission has really just begun.
Agawam Juv Fiction - J HUN

Letters to anyone and everyone
Tellegen, Toon.
London : Boxer, 2009.
Agawam Juv Fiction - J TEL

Mallory goes green
Friedman, Laurie B., 1964-
Minneapolis : Carolrhoda Books, 2010.
When Mallory is appointed to the Fern Falls Elementary School Environmental Committee, which is deciding on class projects for the upcoming Green Fair, she rapidly succeeds in alienating her classmates, friends, and family by her overzealous efforts to save the planet.
Agawam Juv Fiction - J FRI

One false note
Korman, Gordon.
London : Scholastic, 2008.
A million dollars, or a clue? Police report a break-in at an elite hotel, and the suspects sound suspiciously like Amy and Dan. There's a car and speedboat chase and an angry mob! When there's a Clue on the line, anything can happen.
Agawam Juv Fiction - J THI

The popularity papers : research for the social improvement and general betterment of Lydia Goldblatt & Julie Graham-Chang
Ignatow, Amy.
New York : Amulet Books, 2010.
Two best friends embark on a project to study the behavior and taste of the popular girls at their elementary school so that by the time they get to middle school they too will be in the right crowd. Novel appears in the form of a scrapbook.
Agawam Juv Fiction - J IGN

Storm warning
Park, Linda Sue.
New York : Scholastic, 2010.
The shadow of the man in black has followed fourteen-year-old Amy Cahill and her younger brother Dan on their worldwide search for 39 Clues that lead to a great power. The man has tried to kill them and he is a Madrigal, as were their parents. And now the man is ready to step out of the darkness for their final confrontation.
Agawam Juv Fiction - J THI

Theodore Boone : kid lawyer
Grisham, John.
New York : Dutton Children's Books, c2010.
With two attorneys for parents, thirteen-year-old Theodore Boone knows more about the law than most lawyers do. But when a high profile murder trial comes to his small town and Theo gets pulled into it, it's up to this amateur attorney to save the day.
Agawam Juv Fiction - J GRI

The timekeeper's moon
Sensel, Joni, 1962-
New York : Bloomsbury, 2010.
Summoned by the moon to embark on a dangerous journey, thirteen-year-old Ariel Farwalker, knowing she must obey or risk destruction, sets out with her guardian, Scarl, to follow a mysterious map to an unknown entity called "Timekeeper."
Agawam Juv Fiction - J SEN

The total tragedy of a girl named Hamlet
Dionne, Erin, 1975-
New York : Dial Books for Young Readers, 2010.
Hamlet's attempts to be a "normal" eighth grader become increasingly difficult when her genius seven-year-old sister and her eccentric Shakespeare scholar parents both begin to attend her school.
Agawam Juv Fiction - J DIO

Turtle in paradise
Holm, Jennifer L.
New York : Random House, 2010.
In 1935, when her mother gets a job housekeeping for a woman who does not like children, eleven-year-old Turtle is sent to stay with relatives she has never met in far away Key West, Florida.
Agawam Juv Fiction - J HOL

The viper's nest
Lerangis, Peter.
New York : Scholastic, c2010.
Shaken by a shocking loss, Amy and Dan flee to an exotic land and trace the footsteps of their most formidable ancestor yet: a military leader of mythic proportions.
Agawam Juv Fiction - J THI

Watch out world, Rosy Cole is going green!
Greenwald, Sheila.
New York : Farrar, Straus, Giroux, 2010.
Rosie's team comes up with some creative ideas for the Read School Fall Fair, whose mission is to sell "green-themed" products.
Agawam Juv Fiction - J GRE

Willowood
Galante, Cecilia.
New York : Aladdin, 2010.
Eleven-year-old Lily has trouble leaving her best friend behind and moving to the city when her mother changes jobs, but she makes some very unlikely friends that soon become like family members.
Agawam Juv Fiction - J GAL

Athena the brain
Holub, Joan.
New York : Aladdin, 2010.
Athena learns that she is a goddess when she is summoned to Mount Olympus by her father, Zeus, and she must quickly adjust to her new status, make friends with the other godboys and goddessgirls, and catch up with all the studies she missed while attending mortal school.
Agawam Juv Paperback - JP HOL

Bluestar's prophecy
Hunter, Erin.
New York, NY : Harper, 2010, c2009.
Bluefur, a warrior of ThunderClan, struggles under the weight of a prophecy that promises her glory as Clan leader, but also spells out her ultimate demise.
Agawam Juv Paperback - JP HUN

Cam Jansen, the mystery at the haunted house
Adler, David A.
New York : Puffin Books, 2004.
Cam and her friend Eric chase the thief of Aunt Katie's wallet through an amusement park and find themselves involved in another case requiring their special detective skills.
Agawam Juv Paperback - JP ADL

Captain Underpants and the big, bad battle of the Bionic Booger Boy, part 2 : the revenge of the ridiculous Robo-Boogers : the seventh epic novel
Pilkey, Dav, 1966-
New York : Scholastic, c2003.
George, Harold, Captain Underpants, and Sulu the Bionic Hamster battle the three Ridiculous Robo-Boogers in an attempt to turn the Bionic Booger Boy back into Melvin Sneedly.
Agawam Juv Paperback - JP PIL

Captain Underpants and the preposterous plight of the purple potty people : the eighth epic novel
Pilkey, Dav, 1966-
New York : Scholastic, 2006.
George and Harold hypnotize their principal who, believing he is the superhero Captain Underpants, leads them to the lair of the nefarious Dr. Diaper. They must then defeat his evil robot henchmen.
Agawam Juv Paperback - JP PIL

Felicity the Friday fairy
Meadows, Daisy.
New York : Scholastic, [2008], c2006.
Rachel's grandmother has Felicity's flag. She thinks its a pretty scarf. Now the goblins are after her and Rachel and Kirsty have to protect her and the flag.
Agawam Juv Paperback - JP MEA

Girls don't have cooties
Krulik, Nancy E.
New York : Grosset & Dunlap, c2002.
Katie's best friend Jeremy and the other boys from class 3A have decided that all girls have cooties. But when Katie finds herself in Jeremy's shoes, she tries to reunite the boys and girls. Will Katie's plan work? Or will it just be one huge mess?
Agawam Juv Paperback - JP KRU

Hello, Mallory
Martin, Ann M., 1955-
New York : Scholastic Inc., c1988.
Eleven-year-old Mallory is excited when it looks like the eighth-grade girls will invite her to join their Baby-sitters Club and she might become best friends with the new African American girl in the neighborhood, but the club members have to learn some lessons in fairness first.
Agawam Juv Paperback - JP MAR

Jessica the jazz fairy
Meadows, Daisy.
New York, NY : Scholastic, Inc., [2009], c2007.
Agawam Juv Paperback - JP MEA

Persephone the phony
Holub, Joan.
New York : Aladdin, 2010.
Despite the warnings of her friends at Mount Olympus Academy, Persephone befriends bad-boy Hades, but following her mother's advice to "go along to get along" complicates her relationships with all of them.
Agawam Juv Paperback - JP HOL

The runaway racehorse
Roy, Ron, 1940-
New York : Random House, 2002.
Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose investigate the disappearance of a valuable racehorse that Dink's uncle and his friend, Forest Evans, have just bought and entered in a race at Saratoga.
Agawam Juv Paperback - JP ROY

Secret sabotage
Keene, Carolyn.
New York : Aladdin, 2010.
When Lexi Claremont discovers that someone has started a cruel blog about her and her friends, and then she starts getting threatening notes about her role in the upcoming River Heights Mahoney Celebration, Nancy investigates.
Agawam Juv Paperback - JP KEE

The secrets of Droon. Volume 3
Abbott, Tony.
New York : Scholastic, 2005.
Agawam Juv Paperback - JP ABB

Uncle Pirate to the rescue
Rees, Douglas.
New York : Margaret K. McElderry Books, 2010.
When Captain Desperate Evil Wicked Bob receives a plea from his former crew, he heads out to rescue them and is soon followed by his nephew Wilson, Commodore Purvis, Captain Jack, and others who fear that he needs to be rescued, as well.
Agawam Juv Paperback - JP REE

Who put that hair in my toothbrush?
Spinelli, Jerry.
Boston : Little, Brown, 1984.
The sibling rivalry between twelve-year-old Megin and her older brother Greg intensifies after she ruins his science project and he retaliates by throwing her favorite hockey stick into the pond.
Agawam Juv Paperback - JP SPI

31 ways to change the world : we are what we do
Somerville, Mass. : Candlewick Press, 2010.
Small actions multiplied by lots of people equals big change! That's the driving belief behind the social change movement We Are What We Do -- and it infuses this lively, motivating book packed with action steps for younger readers. Children have lots of ideas for changing the world and here are thirty- one fun and simple ways to get started.
Agawam Juv Nonfiction - J303.48 THI

50 ways to get your cartOn : recycle & create milk and egg carton crafts that rock
Warwick, Ellen.
New York : Sterling, 2010.
Agawam Juv Nonfiction - J745.54 WAR

All things bright and beautiful
Alexander, Cecil Frances, 1818-1895.
New York : Atheneum Books for Young Readers, 2010.
An illustrated version of the well-known hymn, which describes the marvels of God's creation.
Agawam Juv Nonfiction - J264.23 ALE

Barbados
Elias, Marie Louise.
New York : Marshall Cavendish Benchmark, c2010.
"Provides comprehensive information on the geography, history, wildlife, governmental structure, economy, cultural diversity, peoples, religion, and culture of Barbados"--Provided by publisher.
Agawam Juv Nonfiction - J 972.981 ELI

Bomb and mine disposal officers
Loveless, Antony.
St. Catharines, Ont. ; New York : Crabtree Pub. Co., 2010.
Find out about all the ways these experts use their skills to help people and how they are trained.
Agawam Juv Nonfiction - J 363.1798 LOV

Bug science : 20 projects and experiments about arthropods : insects, arachnids, algae, worms, and other small creatures
Young, Karen Romano.
Washington, D.C. : National Geographic, 2009.
Provides instructions for experiments about bugs, including flies, microscopic insects, ants, bees, and others; and offers tips on using the workshops as science fair projects.
Agawam Juv Nonfiction - J595.7 YOU

Bug zoo
Baker, Nick.
New York, N.Y. : DK, c2010.
Naturalist Nick Baker shows the reader how to make miniature habitats for insects, snails and worms, some interesting aspects of their lives and how to feed the contained creatures.
Agawam Juv Nonfiction - J 595.7 BAK

Bugs and bugsicles : insects in the winter
Hansen, Amy.
Honesdale, Pa. : Boyds Mills Press, 2010.
Every fall, insects disappear. And every spring, they return. Where do they go? The dragonfly dies, leaving its young safe in the muddy bottom of a stream. The monarch butterfly sails the air to dry mountains in Mexico. And the Arctic woolly bear caterpillar becomes a "bugsicle"--it freezes solid, then thaws out to live another day. The honeybee, praying mantis, field cricket, ladybug, and pavement ant also use awe-inspiring tricks to outwit the killing frosts of winter. The author and illustrator re-create the insects' movements and reveal their secrets.
Agawam Juv Nonfiction - J 595.7143 HAN

{160}Clemente!
Perdomo, Willie.
New York : Henry Holt and Co., c2010.
Agawam Juv Nonfiction - JB CLE

Côte d'Ivoire
Sheehan, Patricia, 1954-
New York : Marshall Cavendish Benchmark, 2010.
"Provides comprehensive information on the geography, history, wildlife, governmental structure, economy, cultural diversity, peoples, religion, and culture of Côte d'Ivoire"--Provided by publisher.
Agawam Juv Nonfiction - J 966.68 SHE

Cyprus
Spilling, Michael.
New York : Marshall Cavendish Benchmark, c2010.
"Provides comprehensive information on the geography, history, wildlife, governmental structure, economy, cultural diversity, peoples, religion, and culture of Cyprus"--Provided by publisher.
Agawam Juv Nonfiction - J

Dinosaur mountain : digging into the Jurassic Age
Ray, Deborah Kogan, 1940-
New York : Frances Foster Books/Farrar, Straus, Giroux, 2010.
This is the story of Earl Douglass and his discovery of the first almost complete skeleton of an Apatosaurus, one of the largest dinosaurs ever to roam Earth.
Agawam Juv Nonfiction - J567.9 RAY

Dinosaurs?!
Prap, Lila, 1955-
New York : North South Books, 2010.
Chickens consider the possibliity that their ancestors were dinosaurs.
Agawam Juv Nonfiction - J567.9 PRA

Dinosaurs eye to eye : zoom in on the world's most incredible dinosaurs
Woodward, John, 1954-
New York, N.Y. : DK, 2010.
Find out where dinosaurs lived, and explore their habitats. Take a too- close-for-comfort look at bone-crushing jaws and muscle-ripping claws.
Agawam Juv Nonfiction - J 567.9 WOO

Earth-friendly crafts : clever ways to reuse everyday items
Ross, Kathy (Katharine Reynolds), 1948-
Minneapolis : Millbrook Press, c2009.
Agawam Juv Nonfiction - J 745.5 ROSS

First family
Hopkinson, Deborah.
New York : Katherine Tegen Books, c2010.
Agawam Juv Nonfiction - JB OBA

Garbage helps our garden grow : a compost story
Glaser, Linda.
Minneapolis, MN : Millbrook Press, c2010.
Agawam Juv Nonfiction - J 635 GLA

Girls gone green
Hirshfield, Lynn.
New York : Puffin Books, c2010.
Agawam Juv Nonfiction - J 333.72 HIR

How to clean a hippopotamus : a look at unusual animal partnerships
Jenkins, Steve, 1952-
Boston : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2010.
Agawam Juv Nonfiction - J 591.785 JEN

The Kingfisher dinosaur encyclopedia
Benton, M. J. (Michael J.).
New York : Kingfisher, 2010, c2009.
Agawam Juv Nonfiction - J567.9 BEN

Knights & castles
Hindley, Judy.
Tulsa, OK : EDC Publishing ; London : Usborne Pub., c1997.
Agawam Juv Nonfiction - J940.1 HIN

Latvia
Barlas, Robert.
New York : Marshall Cavendish Benchmark, c2010.
"Provides comprehensive information on the geography, history, wildlife, governmental structure, economy, cultural diversity, peoples, religion, and culture of Latvia"--Provided by publisher.
Agawam Juv Nonfiction - J 947.96 BAR

The LEGO book
Lipkowitz, Daniel.
New York : DK, 2009.
Discover the LEGO bricks that have enthralled millions ; Find out how LEGO bricks are made ; Explore LEGO Star Wars, LEGO Indiana Jones, LEGO Batman, LEGO Harry Potter, and more ; Learn the secrets of LEGO Master Builders, LEGO Clubs, competitions, and LEGO education ; Dive into digital designs, films, games, clubs, and lifestyle ; Marvel at astonishing LEGO Fan creations ; View fabulous LEGO art.
Agawam Juv Nonfiction - J 688.725 LIP

Lego Star Wars : the visual dictionary
Beecroft, Simon.
New York : DK Pub., 2009.
Darth Vader, Boba Fett, Yoda, Luke Skywalker, and more are brought to life with dozens of little-known facts and hundreds of photos, as are accessories, vehicles, weapons, and even the Death Star. Learn about the history, manufacture, and construction of the minifigures of the "Star Wars" galaxy, and come away a LEGO{170} Jedi Master.
Agawam Juv Nonfiction - J 688.725 BEE

LEGO Star Wars : the visual dictionary
Beecroft, Simon.
New York : DK, 2009.
Darth Vader, Boba Fett, Yoda, Luke Skywalker, and more are brought to life with dozens of little-known facts and hundreds of photos, as are accessories, vehicles, weapons, and even the Death Star. Learn about the history, manufacture, and construction of the minifigures of the "Star Wars" galaxy, and come away a LEGO{170} Jedi Master.
Agawam Juv Nonfiction - J 688.725 BEE

The Magic School Bus and the climate challenge
Cole, Joanna.
New York : Scholastic Press, c2010.
Ms. Frizzle takes her kids on a whirlwind tour, from the Arctic to the equator so they can see telltale signs of climate change.
Agawam Juv Nonfiction - J363.73874 COL

Magic up your sleeve : amazing illusions, tricks, and science facts you'll never believe
Becker, Helaine.
Toronto : Maple Tree Press, 2010.
Agawam Juv Nonfiction - J 793.8 BEC

Modern Africa
Bowden, Rob, 1973-
Chicago : Heinemann Library, c2010.
Describes life in Africa today, discussing the struggle to escape colonial rule; the problems that African nations have faced since independence; and changes in the economy, disease control, urbanization, trade, and development.
Agawam Juv Nonfiction - J960 BOW

Monster fliers : from the time of the dinosaurs
MacLeod, Elizabeth.
Toronto : Kids Can Press, 2010.
Agawam Juv Nonfiction - J 567.918 MAC

Not your typical book about the environment
Kelsey, Elin.
Toronto : Owlkids, c2010.
Agawam Juv Nonfiction - J304.2 KEL

One-of-a-kind stamps and crafts
Ross, Kathy (Katharine Reynolds), 1948-
Minneapolis : Millbrook Press, 2010.
Agawam Juv Nonfiction - J 761 ROS

Paraguay
Jermyn, Leslie.
New York : Marshall Cavendish Benchmark, c2010.
"Provides comprehensive information on the geography, history, wildlife, governmental structure, economy, cultural diversity, peoples, religion, and culture of Paraguay"--Provided by publisher.
Agawam Juv Nonfiction - J 989.2 JER

Ready set grow!
New York : DK Publishing, 2010.
In "Ready Set Grow" step-by-step photographs show young gardeners how to grow plants from seed, how to propagate plants, when to harvest seeds, how long different plants take to grow, what to do about pests, and much more. Features more than 30 simple gardening projects specially designed to be completed during summer vacation.
Agawam Juv Nonfiction - J 635 REA

Science fair winners : crime scene science : 20 projects and experiments about clues, crimes, criminals, and other mysterious things
Young, Karen Romano.
Washington, D.C. : National Geographic, 2009.
Agawam Juv Nonfiction - J 363.25 YOU

Siblings : the autism spectrum through our eyes
London ; Philadelphia : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2010.
Agawam Juv Nonfiction - J 618.92 SIB

Sit-in : how four friends stood up by sitting down
Pinkney, Andrea Davis.
New York : Little, Brown, 2010.
"This picture book is a celebration of the 50th anniversary of the momentous Woolworth's lunch counter sit-in, when four college students staged a peaceful protest that became a defining moment in the struggle for racial equality and the growing civil rights movement."--Amazon.com.
Agawam Juv Nonfiction - J 323.1196 PIN

Standing small : a celebration of 30 years of the Lego minifigure
Martell, Nevin.
London : Dorling Kindersley, 2009.
The Prototypes ; How a minifigure is made ; All your favorite themes, including LEGO Town, Pirates, and EXO-FORCE ; The licensed LEGO Minifigures from LEGO Star Wars to Harry Potter ; Fascinating facts and Did You Knows ; Fans' customized minifigures.
Agawam Juv Nonfiction - J 688.725 MAR

Uganda
Barlas, Robert.
New York : Marshall Cavendish Benchmark, c2010.
"Provides comprehensive information on the geography, history, wildlife, governmental structure, economy, cultural diversity, peoples, religion, and culture of Uganda"--Provided by publisher.
Agawam Juv Nonfiction - J 967.61 BAR

A wizard from the start : the incredible boyhood & amazing inventions of Thomas Edison
Brown, Don, 1949-
Boston [Mass.] : Houghton Mifflin Books for Children, 2010.
From his humble boyhood as a farmer's son, selling newspapers on trains, reading through public libraries shelf by shelf, and dreaming of new inventions, Thomas Edison went on to create the light bulb, the phonograph, and the motion picture camera.
Agawam Juv Nonfiction - JB EDI

41 things to know about autism
Sicile-Kira, Chantal.
Nashville, Tenn. : Turner Pub. Co., c2010.
Agawam Parenting - PAR 618.92 SIC

Accept no autism! : our family's story of recovery
Dickens, Tatianna.
Snellville, GA : Jebaire Publishing, c2010.
Agawam Parenting - PAR 618.92 DIC

All about me art activities : 20 easy, step-by-step projects that celebrate kids' Individuality-- and build classroom community
Hale, Christy.
New York : Scholastic, c2009.
Agawam Parenting - TEACHER RESOURCE 372.5 HAL

Amazing animal art projects : 20 easy step-by-step paper projects that connect to seasonal and science topics
Alcorn, Jo Lynn.
New York : Scholastic, c2008.
Offers twenty projects for first- to third-graders with step-by-step instructions for crafting paper animals,and includes information and activities related to animal behavior and habitats.
Agawam Parenting - TEACHER RESOURCE 372.5 ALC

Art as an early intervention tool for children with autism
Martin, Nicole, 1981-
London ; Philadelphia : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2009.
Agawam Parenting - PAR 618.92 MAR

Art projects from around the world : grades 1-3
Evans, Linda.
New York : Scholastic Teaching Resources, 2006.
Agawam Parenting - TEACHER RESOURCE 372.5 EVA

Art projects from around the world. Grades 4-6
Evans, Linda.
New York, NY : Scholastic Teaching Resources, c2006.
Agawam Parenting - TEACHER RESOURCE 372.5 EVA

The baby bistro : child-approved recipes and expert nutrition advice for the first year
Schmidt, Christina, 1970-
Boulder, Colo. : Bull Pub. Co. ; Chicago, Ill. : Distributed to the trade by Independent Publishers Group, c2009.
Agawam Parenting - PAR 641.56222 SCH

A best practice guide to assessment and intervention for autism and Asperger syndrome in schools
Wilkinson, Lee A.
London : Jessica Kingsley, 2010.
Agawam Parenting - TEACHER RESOURCE 618.92 WIL

Best practices for the inclusive classroom : scientifically based strategies for success
Waco, Tex. : Prufrock Press, c2010.
Agawam Parenting - TEACHER RESOURCE 371.9046 BES

The educator's guide to teaching students with autism spectrum disorders
Ben-Arieh, Josefa.
Thousand Oaks, Calif. : Corwin Press, c2009.
Agawam Parenting - TEACHER RESOURCE 371.94 BEN

The everyday advocate : standing up for your child with autism
Martin, Areva.
New York : New American Library, 2010.
Agawam Parenting - PAR 618.92 MAR

Everyday education : visual support for children with autism
Dyrbjerg, Pernille.
London ; Philadelphia : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2007.
Agawam Parenting - PAR 618.92 DYR

Foundation role plays for autism : role plays for working with individuals with autism spectrum disorders, parents, peers, teachers and other professionals
Nelson, Andrew, 1978-
London ; Philadelphia : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2010.
Agawam Parenting - TEACHER RESOURCE 618.92 NEL

The giant encyclopedia of art & craft activities : for children 3 to 6 : more than 500 art & craft activities written by teachers for teachers
Beltsville, Md. : Gryphon House, c2000.
Agawam Parenting - TEACHER RESOURCE 372.5 GIA

Growing up with autism : working with school-age children and adolescents
New York : Guilford Press, c2007.
Agawam Parenting - PAR 618.92 GRO

Hand-shaped art
Bonica, Diane.
Carthage, Ill. : Good Apple, Inc., c1989.
Agawam Parenting - TEACHER RESOURCE 372.5 BON

Hands-on learning! : more than 1000 activities for young children using everyday objects
Kaltman, Gwen Snyder.
Thousand Oaks, Calif. : Corwin Press, c2009.
From the Publisher: Organized into 16 themes, this resource features more than 1,000 hands-on activities using inexpensive, readily available objects to engage young children's senses.
Agawam Parenting - TEACHER RESOURCE 372.21 KAL

How to teach art to children : grades, 1-6
Evans, Joy.
Monterey, CA : Evan-Moor, c2001.
Agawam Parenting - TEACHER RESOURCE 372.5 EVA

Hygiene and related behaviors for children and adolescents with Autism spectrum and related disorders : a fun curriculum with a focus on social understanding
Mahler, Kelly J.
Shawnee Mission, Kan. : Autism Asperger Pub. Co., c2009.
Agawam Parenting - TEACHER RESOURCE 618.92 MAH

Making sense of autistic spectrum disorders : create the brightest future for your child with the best treatment options
Coplan, James.
New York : Bantam Books, c2010.
Agawam Parenting - PAR 618.92 COP

My new school : a workbook to help students transition to a new school
Trautman, Melissa.
Shawnee Mission, Kan. : Autism Asperger Pub. Co., c2010.
Agawam Parenting - PAR 371.29 TRA

The potty journey : guide to toilet training children with special needs, including autism and related disorders
Coucouvanis, Judith.
Shawnee Mission, Kan. : Autism Asperger Pub. Co., c2008.
Agawam Parenting - PAR 649.62 COU

A quest for social skills for students with autism or asperger's : ready -to-use lessons with games, role-play activities, and more
Cumpata, Joellen.
Arlington, Tex. : Future Horizons, Inc., 2010.
Agawam Parenting - TEACHER RESERVE 371.92 CUM

Staying in the game : providing social opportunities for children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorders and other developmental disabilities
Loomis, James W.
Shawnee Mission, Kan. : Autism Asperger Pub. Co., c2008.
Agawam Parenting - TEACHER RESOURCE 618.92 LOO

The toddler bistro : child-approved recipes and expert nutrition advice for the toddler years
Schmidt, Christina, 1970-
Boulder, Colo. : Bull Pub. ; Chicago, Ill. : Distributed to the trade by Independent Publishers Group, c2009.
Agawam Parenting - PAR 613.2083 SCH

Vocabulary lists and activities for the PreK-2 classroom : integrating vocabulary, children's literature, and think-alouds to enhance literacy
Israel, Susan E.
Thousand Oaks, Calif. : Corwin Press, c2009.
Agawam Parenting - TEACHER RESOURCE 372.61 ISR

The well-behaved child : discipline that really works!
Rosemond, John K., 1947-
Nashville, Tenn. : Thomas Nelson, c2009.
Agawam Parenting - PAR 649.64 ROS

Adventure Annie goes to kindergarten
Buzzeo, Toni.
New York, NY, U.S.A. : Dial Books for Young Readers, c2010.
Even though there are rules to follow, a little girl who loves adventure has an exciting first day of kindergarten.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ BUZ

The all-American jump and jive jig
Proeller Hueston, Marie.
New York : Sterling Pub. Co., 2010.
All across the country children are jumping and jiving to their own unique dances, be it the Rockland Sock Hop from Maine, the Lubbock Line Dance from Texas, or the Hilo Hula from Hawaii.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ PRO

Arbor Day square
Galbraith, Kathryn Osebold.
Atlanta : Peachtree, c2010.
In the mid-nineteenth century, as young Katie and her father help plant and tend trees in their booming frontier town, she doubts that the spindly saplings will ever grow big. Includes facts about Arbor Day.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ GAL

A balloon for Isabel
Underwood, Deborah.
New York : Greenwillow Books, 2010.
As graduation day approaches, Isabel tries to convince her teacher that she and Walter, both porcupines, should receive balloons on the big day just like the other children.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ UND

Bear in the air
Meyers, Susan.
New York : Abrams Books for Young Readers, c2010.
When a teddy bear is lost by the child who loves him, the bear begins an adventurous journey to get back home again.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ MEY

Bears! bears! bears!
Barner, Bob.
San Francisco : Chronicle Books, 2010.
This nonfiction picture book showcases all eight fascinating bear species, from favorites like pandas and polar bears to lesser known species like sloth bears and spectacled bears.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ BAR

Because I am your daddy
North, Sherry.
New York : Abrams Books for Young Readers, 2010.
In illustrations and verse, lists some of the many ways a father, whether pilot or baseball player, could show his love for his child.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ NOR

The Blues go birding across America
Malnor, Carol.
Nevada City, Calif. : Dawn Publications, 2010.
Looking for a new song to sing, five little birds go on a birdwatching trip and see species from the bald eagle in Alaska to mallard ducks in Boston.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ MAL

Brownie & Pearl get dolled up
Rylant, Cynthia.
New York : Beach Lane Books, c2010.
After playing dress-up, a little girl and her cat show off their finery.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ RYL

Chester's masterpiece
Watt, Mélanie, 1975-
Toronto : Kids Can Press, c2010.
Chester is thrilled to write his own book.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ WAT

Clap your hands : an action book
Ellwand, David.
New York : Handprint Books, c2001.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ- ELL

Compost stew : an A to Z recipe for the earth
Siddals, Mary McKenna.
Berkeley : Tricycle Press, 2010.
A rhyming recipe explains how to make the dark, crumbly, rich, earth- friendly food called compost.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ SID

D.W. all wet
Brown, Marc Tolon.
Boston, Mass. : Little, Brown, c1997.
D.W. bosses her brother Arthur into carrying her on his shoulders at the beach because she maintains that she hates the water, until she gets a big wet surprise.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ- BRO

Dancing feet!
Craig, Lindsey.
New York : Alfred A. Knopf, c2010.
Easy-to-read, rhyming text depicts diffent animals dancing.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ CRA

Dinosaurs Roar, Butterflies Soar!
Barner, Bob.
San Francisco : Chronicle Books, c2009.
Butterflies are as light as a feather and as old as the dinosaurs. Wherever dinosaurs roamed, butterflies were not far behind. Long after the dinosaurs disappeared, butterflies are still bringing joy and beauty to our world.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ BAR

The Eensy Weensy Spider freaks out! (Big time)
Cummings, Troy.
New York : Random House, c2010.
Frightened after the scary waterspout incident, the Eensy Weensy Spider needs some encouragement from her friend the ladybug before she will try climbing again.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ CUM

The Gentleman Bug
Hector, Julian.
New York : Atheneum Books for Young Readers, 2010.
Teased because he likes to spend all of his time reading, the Gentleman Bug decides to change in order to catch the eye of the new Lady Bug in the garden, but she is not impressed until he goes back to being himself.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ HEC

Green Wilma
Arnold, Tedd.
Ringwood, Vic. : Puffin, 1998, c1993.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ ARN

Higgledy-piggledy chicks
Joosse, Barbara M.
New York : Greenwillow Books, c2010.
A hen keeps her seven new baby chicks safe, even though they like to go exploring.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ JOO

How to clean your room in 10 easy steps
Huget, Jennifer LaRue.
New York : Schwartz & Wade Books, 2009, c2010.
A young girl provides unique advice on how to tidy a bedroom.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ HUG

The humblebee hunter
Hopkinson, Deborah.
New York : Disney/Hyperion Books, c2010.
On a beautiful day, some of Charles Darwin's many children help him study humblebees (bumblebees) in the garden at their home in the English countryside.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ HOP

I'm the best
Cousins, Lucy.
Somerville : Candlewick Press, 2010.
When Dog's constant boasting makes his friends sad, they find a way to teach him what it means to be a good friend.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ COU

Instructions : [everything you'll need to know on your journey]
Gaiman, Neil.
New York : Harper, c2010.
Go on a journey to unknown, but strangely familiar, lands and then travel home again.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ GAI

Into the wild
Korda, Lerryn.
Somerville, Mass. : Candlewick Press, 2010.
Little Nye, Nella, and Lester want to go with Gracie into the wild, but she is not sure they are brave enough.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ KOR

It's vacation time
Korda, Lerryn.
Somerville, Mass. : Candlewick Press, 2010.
Three friends prepare for summer vacation, Little Nye by making popsicles, Nella by overstuffing a suitcase, and Lester by removing an array of playthings so the suitcase can be closed.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ KOR

Joha makes a wish : a Middle Eastern tale
Kimmel, Eric A.
New York : Marshall Cavendish, 2010.
An original story, based on the Joha tales of the Arabic-speaking world, in which a hapless man finds a wishing stick that brings him nothing but bad luck. Includes an author's note about the history of Joha tales.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ KIM

Kindergarten countdown
Hays, Anna Jane.
New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 2007.
Rhyming text follows an excited little girl as she counts down the days before the start of kindergarten.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ HAY

Let's save the animals
Barry, Frances.
Somerville, Mass. : Candlewick Press, 2010.
Find out about endanged animals and what you can do to help protect them.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ

The little moon princess
Lee, Y. J.
New York : HarperCollins, 2010.
With the help of a friendly sparrow, the little moon princess, who is afraid of the dark, uses the jewels on the surface of her moon to light up the sky.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ LEE

Maggie's ball
George, Lindsay Barrett.
New York, NY : Greenwillow Books, 2010.
When Maggie the dog goes searching for her missing ball, she finds a lot of different things--including a new friend.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ GEO

Mama, is it summer yet?
McClure, Nikki.
New York : Abrams Books for Young Readers, 2010.
As spring slowly turns to summer, a little boy builds a fort and plants a garden in impatient anticipation.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ MCC

Mattoo, let's play!
Luxbacher, Irene, 1970-
Toronto : Kids Can Press, c2010.
The story of friendship between a girl and her pet cat.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ LUX

Miss Spider's new car
Kirk, David, 1955-
New York : Scholastic Press, 1997.
Miss Spider and her husband go shopping for a car.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ KIR

Mommy is a soft, warm kiss
Greene, Rhonda Gowler.
New York : Walker & Co., c2010.
A child celebrates all of the wonderful things a mother can be throughout the year, from a treasure buried in summer sand to a snow-white angel gliding down winter slopes.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ GRE

My best friend is as sharp as a pencil : and other funny classroom portraits
Piven, Hanoch, 1963-
New York : Schwartz & Wade Books, 2010.
When her grandma asks her about school, a girl draws a class portrait, adding details that show what makes each person special.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ PIV

My brother Charlie : a sister's story of autism
Peete, Holly Robinson, 1964-
New York : Scholastic Press, 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 authors' note about autism.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ PEE

My garden
Henkes, Kevin.
New York, NY : Greenwillow Books, c2010.
After helping her mother weed, water, and chase the rabbits from their garden, a young girl imagines her dream garden complete with jellybean bushes, chocolate rabbits, and tomatoes the size of beach balls.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ HEN

Nabeel's new pants : an Eid tale
Gilani-Williams, Fawzia.
Tarrytown, NY : Marshall Cavendish Children, 2010.
Now that Ramadan has come to an end, and the celebration of Eid will begin tomorrow, Nabeel the shoemaker goes to buy special gifts for his family to wear to the mosque for the holiday, he is persuaded by the shopkeeper to get new pants for himself, too, but the only pair available is too long, and no one seems to have time to shorten them for him. Includes a glossary of Arabic.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ GIL

Nibbles : a green tale
Middleton, Charlotte.
New York : Marshall Cavendish, 2010, c2009.
Every guinea pig in Dandeville loves to eat dandelion leaves until there is only one plant left, and Nibbles secretly and carefully tends this treasure until he can share the seeds with his community.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ MID

One pup's up
Chall, Marsha Wilson.
New York : Margaret K. McElderry Books, 2010.
Rhyming text counts off ten puppies as they awaken one by one, chase and bounce around the house, eat kibble and get washed, then fall back to sleep.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ CHA

One too many : a seek & find counting book
Marino, Gianna.
San Francisco, Calif. : Chronicle Books, 2010.
Children count from one jumping flea to twelve frisky animals until, at last, they reach one too many.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ MAR

Ooh la la polka dot boots
Olson-Brown, Ellen, 1967-
Berkeley : Tricycle Press, 2010.
Illustrations and brief rhyming text sing the praises of polka dot boots, which add panache to any outfit.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ OLS

Over at the castle
Ashburn, Boni.
New York : Abrams Books for Young Readers, 2010.
In this variation on the folk song "Over the Meadow," the occupants of a medieval castle spend their day spinning, cleaning, cooking, and dancing, until they receive a special surprise from their dragon neighbors.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ ASH

Pantaloon
Jackson, Kathryn, 1907-
New York : Golden Books, 2010.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ JAC

Petit, the monster
Isol.
Toronto : Groundwood Books, c2010.
Petit is a good boy who often displays bad behavior. When his mother asks how can this be, he thinks about it and gives her an answer.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ ISO

Pink me up
Harper, Charise Mericle.
New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 2010.
When Mama is too sick to go to the Pink Girls Pink-nic with Violet, Daddy offers to take her place but, first, he needs to "pink-up" his clothes.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ HAR

Please take me for a walk
Gal, Susan.
New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 2010.
A dog gives many good reasons it likes to go for a walk--to chase away the neighbor's cat, to greet people on the street, to watch guys shooting hoops, and to feel the wind lifting its ears.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ GAL

The quiet book
Underwood, Deborah.
New York : Houghton Mifflin Books for Children, c2010.
From the quiet of being the first one awake in the morning to "sweet dreams quiet" when the last light is turned off, simple text explores the many kinds of quiet that can exist during the day.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ UND

Rhino's great big itch!
Chivers, Natalie.
Intercourse, PA : Good Books, 2010.
Rhino has a terrible itch, and when Bird suggests he needs help to scratch it Rhino sets out to find someone just right for the task.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ CHI

Sally's great balloon adventure
Huneck, Stephen.
New York : Abrams Books for Young Readers, 2009.
Lured into a hot air balloon by the smell of fried chicken, Sally the black labrador retriever inadvertently goes for a ride all by herself.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ HUN

The sandwich swap
Rania, Queen, consort of Abdullah II, King of Jordan, 1970-
New York : Disney-Hyperion Books, 2010.
Best friends Lily and Salma disagree over their preferred foods, but after trading sandwiches to see how they taste, the girls change their minds.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ RAN

Sandy's incredible shrinking footprint
Handy, Femida, 1949-
Toronto : Second Story Press, c2010.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ HAN

Se venden gorras : la historia de un vendedor ambulante, unos monos y sus travesuras
Slobodkina, Esphyr, 1908-
New York, N.Y. : Scholastic, c1995.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ SLO

Seven little bunnies
Stiegemeyer, Julie.
New York : Marshall Cavendish, 2010.
Seven bunnies find many other things to do when it is time for them to go to bed.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ STI

Shark vs. train
Barton, Chris.
New York, NY : Little, Brown and Co., 2010.
A shark and a train compete in a series of contests on a seesaw, in hot air balloons, bowling, shooting baskets, playing hide-and-seek, and more.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ BAR

The smash! smash! truck
Potts, Professor.
[New York] : David Fickling Books, [2010], c2009.
Describes how the Earth was formed and how recycling is part of the natural order of things, then discusses how glass is recycled and the importance of recycling.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ POT

A soup opera
Gill, Jim.
Oak Park, IL : Jim Gill Books, c2009.
This is a richly illustrated story of a man, a bowl of soup and the man's operatic and frustrating quest to eat it. The book is accompanied by a music cd of the opera being performed.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ GIL

The special blankie
Butler, M. Christina.
Intercourse, PA : Good Books, 2010.
While Little Hedgehog babysits his cousin, with help from his forest friends, Baby's favorite blanket brings them some misadventures but later saves the day.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ BUT

Taking care of Mama
Modarressi, Mitra.
New York : G.P. Putnam's Sons, 2010.
When Mama gets sick, Papa and the kids wear themselves out doing the cooking and cleaning for the day.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ MOD

This is our world : a story about taking care of the Earth
Sollinger, Emily.
New York : Little Simon, 2010.
Join the fun on this interactive journey while learning to clean the air, reduce pollution, recycle, and more. Nine double-sided puzzle pieces are included in this book so kids can create two different puzzles!
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ- SOL

This tree counts!
Formento, Alison.
Chicago, Ill. : Albert Whitman, 2010.
Before they begin planting new trees, Mr. Tate tells his students to listen closely as the lone tree behind their school counts out ten ways it serves the needs of different animals.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ FOR

Tiger and turtle
Rumford, James, 1948-
New York : Roaring Brook Press, 2010.
When a tiger and a turtle both want a flower that has fallen to the ground, they argue over it until a fight breaks out between them.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ RUM

Time for bed
Fox, Mem, 1946-
San Diego, CA : Harcourt Brace & Co., 1997, c1993.
As darkness falls parents everywhere try to get their children ready for sleep.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ- FOX

Too many fairies : a Celtic Tale
MacDonald, Margaret Read, 1940-
New York : Marshall Cavendish, 2010.
An old woman complains about all the housework she has to do, but when some fairies come to help her she finds that they are more trouble than they are worth.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ MAC

Topsy-turvy town
Melanson, Luc.
Toronto : Tundra Books, 2010.
Join one special boy on a journey through Topsy-Turvy Town. The place he lives is a town where it rains broccoli that crunches when it lands on the tops of umbrellas, where police officers march to a very different beat, where you can go fishing in your living room or even juggle a wildcat before bedtime. But not everybody shares his vision of Topsy-Turvy Town. His big sister thinks the very idea is crazy. His aunt thinks he's making it up. As for Dad, he ignores the weird and wonderful things his son sees. Luckily, he can share his imaginative world with someone who understands, his mom.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ MEL

The tyrannosaurus game
Kroll, Steven.
Tarrytown, NY : Marshall Cavendish, c2010.
One rainy day at school, a group of children works together to make up a story about their adventures with a tyrannosaurus.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ KRO

The ugly duckling
Braun, Sebastien.
[Great Britain] : Boxer Books ; New York, NY : Distributed in the U.S. and Canada by Sterling Publishing Co., 2010.
Han's Christian Andersen's classic tale of belonging and self-discovery. An ugly duckling spends an unhappy year ostracized by the other animals before he grows into a beautiful swan.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ BRA

Waiting out the storm
Macken, JoAnn Early, 1953-
Somerville, Mass. : Candlewick Press, 2010.
A mother reassures her child about the wind, lightning, and thunder when a storm passes through.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ MAC

What if everybody did that?
Javernick, Ellen.
New York : Marshall Cavendish, 2010.
A child learns that there are consequences for thoughtless behavior, from feeding popcorn to a bear at the zoo to dropping an empty can out of a car window.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ JAV

What the ladybug heard
Donaldson, Julia.
New York : Henry Holt, 2010.
Although much quieter than the farm animals that moo, cluck, or oink, a gentle ladybug is instrumental in foiling a plan to steal the farm's prize- winning cow.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ DON

What's the matter, Bunny Blue?
Smee, Nicola.
London : Boxer, 2010.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ SME

What's your sound, Hound the Hound?
Willems, Mo.
New York : Balzer & Bray, 2010.
Cat the Cat's animal friends make many different sounds.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ WIL

Where is Catkin?
Lord, Janet.
Atlanta : Peachtree Publishers, 2010.
Catkin jumps off Amy's lap to go for his daily hunt, and although he hears many creatures in the yard, he cannot find them.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ LOR

Who will plant a tree?
Pallotta, Jerry.
Ann Arbor, MI : Sleeping Bear Press, c2010.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ PAL

Will you read to me?
Cazet, Denys.
New York : Atheneum Books for Young Readers, 2007.
Hamlet enjoys reading books and writing poetry, not playing in the mud and fighting over supper like the other pigs, but he finally finds someone who appreciates him just as he is.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ CAZ

Willow's whispers
Button, Lana, 1968-
Toronto : Kids Can Press, c2010.
When Willow speaks, her words slip out as soft and shy as a secret. At school, her barely audible whisper causes her no end of troubles. But Willow is as resourceful as she is quiet, and she fashions a magic microphone from items she finds in the recycling bin. However, Willow's invention is only a temporary solution.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ BUT

Little Lamb
Harper, Piers.
New York : Scholastic, [2007], c2003.
While playing hide-and-seek with her friends, Little Lamb meets a cow, pigs, and ducks, but when she gets tired of hiding, she realizes that she is lost.
Agawam Juv Paperback - JJP HAR

The magic school bus blows its top : a book about volcanoes
New York, NY : Scholastic, c1996.
Agawam Juv Paperback - JJP COL

The magic school bus blows its top : a book about volcanoes
New York, NY : Scholastic, c1996.
Agawam Juv Paperback - JJP COL

A moment to remember
McCafferty, Catherine.
New York : Random House Children's Books, c2005.
Sometimes it's not so easy being a princess. Princess Aurora misses the quiet times she and Prince Philip shared before they got married. With some royal help, she arranges an unforgettable surprise for her prince.
Agawam Juv Paperback - JJP DIS

Pinkalicious and the pink drink
Kann, Victoria.
New York : Harperfestival, 2010.
One hot summer day, Pinkalicious gets an idea that is simply pinkerrific- a pink lemonade stand! But before Pinkalicious can start selling her lemonade, she has to figure out how to make it. Pink grapefruit, pink watermelon, and pink frosting-if it's pink, it's the perfect ingredient.
Agawam Juv Paperback - JJP KAN

The treasure hunt
[New York] : Aladdin Paperbacks, [1995?].
After Miss Honey reads the class a pirate story, Huckle and Lowly decide there might be buried treasure right in Busytown.
Agawam Juv Paperback - JJP SCA

Walt Disney's Sleeping Beauty
Teitelbaum, Michael.
New York : Random House, c2003.
Agawam Juv Paperback - JJP DIS

Ballet school
Harimann, Sierra.
New York : Grosset & Dunlap, c2010.
"Strawberry Shortcake and her friends love ballet. But Lemon Meringue thinks ballet is too hard. Can Strawberry Shortcake help Lemon Meringue?"--P. [4] of cover.
Agawam Juv Paperback - EP HAR LEVEL 1

The Berenstain bears and the spooky old tree
Berenstain, Stan, 1923-
New York : Beginner Books, c1978.
One by one, three brave little bears have second thoughts about exploring the interior of a spooky old tree.
Agawam Juv Fiction - E BER

The best Mother's Day ever
May, Eleanor.
New York : Kane Press, 2010.
Lucy wants to make Mother's Day special, avoiding the disasters she usually creates, so she works with her neighbor, Diego, to celebrate the holiday as it is done in Mexico.
Agawam Juv Fiction - E MAY

California gold rush
Roop, Peter.
New York : Scholastic Reference, 2002.
Describes, in illustrations and easy text, how gold was discovered in California, how miners traveled to the gold fields, how they sought gold or found riches other ways, and their impact on California.
Agawam Juv Fiction - E 979.4 ROO

Discovery in the cave
Dubowski, Mark.
New York : Random House, c2010.
A dog named Robot pokes his nose into a hole in the ground. What is down there? Four boys have come with the dog to find out.
Agawam Juv Paperback - EP DUB LEVEL 4

A dozen fairy dresses
Redbank, Tennant.
New York : Random House, c2010.
With the Purple Moon Night Ball approaching, Hem, a talented seamstress, has big dreams of creating a beautiful new dress until all the other fairies ask her to make new dresses for them.
Agawam Juv Paperback - EP RED LEVEL 4

Garden friends
London ; New York : DK Pub., 2010, c2003.
A child greets some of the animals living in a garden, including a butterfly, bee, grasshopper, frog, worm, and spider.
Agawam Juv Fiction - E 578.7554 GAM

Gilbert, the surfer dude
De Groat, Diane.
New York : HarperCollins, c2009.
Gilbert the opossum imagines himself as Surfer Dude on a fun-filled day at the beach.
Agawam Juv Paperback - EP DEG LEVEL 2

The great toy escape
Richards, Kitty.
New York : Random House, c2010.
"Sunnyside Daycare appears to be a toy's dream come true. But when Buzz, Woody, and the rest of Andy's toys arrive, they discover that it's actually a toy's nightmare. Now they have to escape--and it's up to Woody to lead the way!" --Amazon.com.
Agawam Juv Paperback - EP RIC LEVEL 2

Gulliver in Lilliput
Findlay, Lisa.
New York : Random House, c2010.
On a voyage in the South Seas, an Englishman finds himself shipwrecked in Lilliput, a land of people only six inches high.
Agawam Juv Paperback - EP FIN

Hoedown showdown
Chipponeri, Kelli.
New York : Simon Spotlight, 2006.
Agawam Juv Paperback - EP CHI

I can be a pet vet
Man-Kong, Mary.
New York : Random House, 2010.
Agawam Juv Paperback - EP MAN LEVEL 1

Max's checkup
New York, N.Y., USA : Grosset & Dunlap, 2010.
Ruby wants to play doctor and give Max a checkup. But Max wants to draw. Will they agree on what to play?
Agawam Juv Paperback - EP WEL LEVEL 1

Please write back!
Morris, J. E. (Jennifer E.).
New York : Cartwheel Books, c2010.
Alfie the alligator writes a letter to his grandmother and eagerly awaits her reply.
Agawam Juv Paperback - EP MOR LEVEL 1

Rabbit-cadabra!
Howe, James, 1946-
New York : Aladdin Paperbacks, 2007.
Agawam Juv Paperback - EP HOW LEVEL 3

Spiders' secrets
Platt, Richard.
London : Dorling Kindersley, 2010.
Agawam Juv Fiction - E595.44 PLA

Star wars. Death Star battles
Beecroft, Simon.
New York, N.Y. : DK Pub., 2010.
Agawam Juv Paperback - EP BEE LEVEL 3

Star wars. Join the rebels
Saunders, Catherine.
New York, N.Y. : DK Pub., 2010.
Agawam Juv Paperback - EP SAU LEVEL 2

Star wars, the clone wars, watch out for Jabba the Hutt!
Beecroft, Simon.
London ; New York : DK Pub., 2008.
Meet Anakin Skywalker and some of the good and bad characters from the Star wars universe, but especially keep an eye out for Jabba the Hutt!
Agawam Juv Paperback - EP BEE LEVEL 1

Superman. Superman versus Bizarro
Strathearn, Chris.
New York, NY : Harper, c2010.
When Bizarro crashes into Metropolis, he does more harm than good. What will it take to show this backward hero the way home?
Agawam Juv Paperback - EP STR LEVEL 2

Toy to toy
Redbank, Tennant.
New York : Random House, c2010.
Introduces Andy's toys.
Agawam Juv Paperback - EP RED LEVEL 1

Whiplash!
Shealy, Dennis R.
New York : Random House, c2010.
Iron Man battles Whiplash.
Agawam Juv Paperback - EP SHE LEVEL 3

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