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NEW BOOKS April 2010

The adventures of Robinson Crusoe
Vogel, Malvina G.
New York : Baronet Books, 1992.
Agawam Juv Fiction - J TWA

All-star fever
Christopher, Matt.
Chicago, Ill. : Norwood House Press, 2010, c1995.
Bus Mercer, shortstop for the Peach Street Mudders, wants desperately to be picked for the county all-star team, but he breaks his parents' rules for riding his new bike, and feelings of guilt affect his game.
Agawam Juv Fiction - J CHR

The August House book of scary stories : spooky tales for telling out loud
Atlanta : August House, 2009.
An anthology of spooky stories drawn from folklore, local history, and the storytellers' imaginations, and divided into the categories "Just Desserts and Lessons Learned," "Ghostly Guardians," "Dark Humor," "Urban Legends and Jump Tales," and "Fearless Females."
Agawam Juv Fiction - J AUG

The austere academy
Snicket, Lemony.
New York, NY : HarperCollins, 2000.
As their outrageous misfortune continues, the Baudelaire orphans are shipped off to a miserable boarding school, where they befriend the two Quagmire triplets and find that they have been followed by the dreaded Count Olaf.
Agawam Juv Fiction - J SNI

The bad beginning
Snicket, Lemony.
New York : HarperCollins Publishers, 1999.
After the sudden death of their parents, the three Baudelaire children must depend on each other and their wits when it turns out that the distant relative who is appointed their guardian is determined to use any means necessary to get their fortune.
Agawam Juv Fiction - J SNI

The carnivorous carnival
Snicket, Lemony.
New York : HarperCollins, 2002.
On the run as suspected murderers, the unlucky Baudelaire orphans find themselves trapped in the Caligari Carnival, where they must masquerade as freaks in order to hide from the evil Count Olaf.
Agawam Juv Fiction - J SNI

The catcher's mask
Christopher, Matt.
Chicago, Ill. : Norwood House Press, 2010.
Mudders' catcher Rudy Calhoun is having a bad season behind the plate until, at a yard sale, he buys a used catcher's mask that greatly improves his playing.
Agawam Juv Fiction - J CHR

Centerfield ballhawk
Christopher, Matt.
Chicago, Ill. : Norwood House Press, 2010, c1992.
Baseball player José Mendez worries about his poor performance with the bat and fears disappointing his father, a former ballplayer with an outstanding batting average.
Agawam Juv Fiction - J CHR

The dog that called the pitch
Christopher, Matt.
Chicago, IL : Norwood House Press, 2010.
Mike and his dog Harry, the Airedale with ESP, are shocked to discover that the new umpire for Mike's baseball games can hear their mental conversations.
Agawam Juv Fiction - J CHR

The dog that called the signals
Christopher, Matt.
Chicago, Ill. : Norwood House Press, 2010.
During a crucial football game, Mike, the quarterback, gets help from his unusual dog Harry when his coach gets hurt and cannot call the plays from home.
Agawam Juv Fiction - J CHR

The dog that pitched a no-hitter
Christopher, Matt.
Chicago, IL : Norwood House Press, 2010.
Mike's telepathic dog Harry is able to send him secret signals about the opposing players on the baseball field, but Mike's weak pitching arm requires them to find another plan to save the game.
Agawam Juv Fiction - J CHR

The dog that stole football plays
Christopher, Matt.
Chicago, IL : Norwood House Press, 2010.
A boy and his psychic dog are able to steal plays from the opposing football team.
Agawam Juv Fiction - J CHR

The dog that stole home
Christopher, Matt.
Chicago, IL : Norwood House Press, 2010.
When his telepathic dog Harry is grounded for nipping another dog, Mike wonders how he will ever make it through the baseball game without his advice and encouragement.
Agawam Juv Fiction - J CHR

Episode I : the phantom menace
Gilroy, Henry.
Edina, Minn. : Spotlight, 2009.
Graphic novel adaptation of the first episode of the Star Wars saga.
Agawam Juv Fiction - GRAPHIC J STA

Episode II : attack of the clones. Vol. 1
Gilroy, Henry.
Edina, Minn. : Spotlight, 2009.
Graphic novel adaptation of the second episode of the Star Wars saga.
Agawam Juv Fiction - GRAPHIC J STA

Episode II : attack of the clones Vol. 2
Gilroy, Henry.
Edina, Minn. : Spotlight, 2009.
Graphic novel adaptation of the second episode of the Star Wars saga.
Agawam Juv Fiction - GRAPHIC J STA

Episode II : attack of the clones Vol. 3
Gilroy, Henry.
Edina, Minn. : Spotlight, 2009.
Graphic novel adaptation of the second episode of the Star Wars saga.
Agawam Juv Fiction - GRAPHIC J STA

Episode II : attack of the clones Vol. 4
Gilroy, Henry.
Edina, Minn. : Spotlight, 2009.
Graphic novel adaptation of the second episode of the Star Wars saga.
Agawam Juv Fiction - GRAPHIC J STA

The ersatz elevator
Snicket, Lemony.
New York : HarperCollins Publishers, 2001.
The woeful saga of the Baudelaire orphans continues as evil Count Olaf discovers their whereabouts at Esmé Squalor's seventy-one bedroom penthouse and concocts a new plan for stealing their family fortune.
Agawam Juv Fiction - J SNI

Football champ
Green, Tim, 1963-
Detroit : Thorndike Press, 2010.
Twelve-year-old Troy's uncanny gift for predicting football plays proves a powerful secret weapon for the Atlanta Falcons, but a seedy reporter with a vendetta suspects something is going on and sets out to shred the reputations of Troy and star linebacker Seth Halloway.
Agawam Juv Fiction - J GRE

Heidi
Spyri, Johanna, 1827-1901.
New York : Baronet Books, c1990.
Agawam Juv Fiction - J SPY

The hit-away kid
Christopher, Matt.
Chicago, Ill. : Norwood House Press, 2010.
Barry McGee, hit-away batter for the Peach Street Mudders, enjoys winning so much that he has a tendency to bend the rules--until the dirty tactics of the pitcher on a rival team give him a new perspective on sports ethics.
Agawam Juv Fiction - J CHR

The hostile hospital
Snicket, Lemony.
New York : HarperCollins Publishers, 2001.
On the run after being falsely accused of murder, the three Baudelaire orphans find themselves in the Heimlich Hospital, with the evil Count Olaf in close pursuit.
Agawam Juv Fiction - J SNI

How to twist a dragon's tale : the heroic misadventures of Hiccup the Viking
Cowell, Cressida.
New York : Little Brown & Co., 2008, c2007.
Someone has stolen the Fire Egg. Now the volcano on Volcano Island is active and the tremors are hatching the eggs of the exterminator dragons! Can Hiccup return the Fire Egg to the volcano, stop the volcano from erupting, and save the Tribes from being wiped out by the terrible sword-claws of the Exterminators.
Agawam Juv Fiction - J COW

Junie B., first grader : dumb bunny
Park, Barbara.
New York : Random House, 2007.
First grader Junie B. Jones is determined to win the grand prize at wealthy classmate Lucille's Easter egg hunt--a playdate in Lucille's heated swimming pool.
Agawam Juv Fiction - J PAR

Keys to the demon prison
Mull, Brandon, 1974-
Salt Lake City : Shadow Mountain, c2010.
Since ancient times, the great demon prison Zzyzx has protected the world from the most dangerous servants of darkness, including Gorgrog, the Demon King. After centuries of plotting, the Sphinx is on the verge of recovering the five artifacts necessary to open the legendary prison. To thwart the Sphinx's designs and find a safe home for the five artifacts, Kendra, Seth, and the Knights of the Dawn must venture far beyond the walls of Fablehaven in a desperate struggle to control the keys to the demon prison.
Agawam Juv Fiction - J MUL

Man out at first
Christopher, Matt.
Chicago, Ill. : Norwood House Press, 2010.
After he gets hit by a fast-moving ball, Turtleneck Jones loses his confidence on the baseball diamond and sees his position at first base given to another player.
Agawam Juv Fiction - J CHR

The merry adventures of Robin Hood
Kestel, Deborah.
New York, N.Y. : Baronet Books, c1990.
The brave and bold outlaw, Robin Hood, and his merry band of followers roam through Sherwood Forest robbing the rich and aiding the poor.
Agawam Juv Fiction - J PYL

The miserable mill
Snicket, Lemony.
New York, N.Y. : HarperCollins Publishers, 2000.
Accidents, evil plots, and general misfortune abound when, in their continuing search for a home, the Beaudelaire orphans are sent to live and work in a sinister lumber mill.
Agawam Juv Fiction - J SNI

Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm
Warren, Eliza Gatewood.
New York : Baronet Books, c1995.
Talkative, ten-year-old Rebecca goes to live with her spinster aunts, one harsh and demanding, the other soft and sentimental, with whom she spends seven difficult but rewarding years growing up.
Agawam Juv Fiction - J WIG

Shadow over second
Christopher, Matt.
Chicago, Ill. : Norwood House Press, 2010.
Nicky is on his way to breaking the record for most runs batted in, but first he must overcome his superstitions, and someone who doesn't want to see the old record broken.
Agawam Juv Fiction - J CHR

The spy on third base
Christopher, Matt.
Chicago, Ill. : Norwood House Press, 2010.
A third baseman is sick with anxiety about whether or not to help his team by using his knack for knowing where the batter is going to hit the ball.
Agawam Juv Fiction - J CHR

Stranger in right field
Christopher, Matt.
Chicago, Ill. : Norwood House Press, 2010.
When a stranger joins the Peach Street Mudders, Alfie Maples wonders how to help him improve his game.
Agawam Juv Fiction - J CHR

The Swiss family Robinson
Warren, Eliza Gatewood.
New York, N.Y. : Baronet Books, c1990.
Agawam Juv Fiction - J WYS

The vile village
Snicket, Lemony.
New York : HarperCollins, 2001.
Under a new government program based on the saying "It takes a village to raise a child," the Baudelaire orphans are adopted by an entire town, with disastrous results.
Agawam Juv Fiction - J SNI

The wide window
Snicket, Lemony.
New York : HarperTrophy, c2000.
Catastrophes and misfortune continue to plague the Baudelaire orphans after they're sent to live with fearful Aunt Josephine who offers little protection against Count Olaf's treachery.
Agawam Juv Fiction - J SNI

The wind in the willows
Grahame, Kenneth, 1859-1932.
New York : Baronet Books, c1994.
Shy Mole is cleaning his underground house until the spring weather lures him above for a cautious encounter with the worldly Water Rat. Their exploration of the Wild Wood includes lunch with Otter and hilarious adventures at Toad Hall.
Agawam Juv Fiction - J GRA

Zero's slider
Christopher, Matt.
Chicago, Ill. : Norwood House Press, 2010.
While trying to ask Uncle Pete to coach for the Peach Street Mudders, Zero discovers that he can throw a slider when there's a big bandage on his injured thumb.
Agawam Juv Fiction - J CHR

Beyond the Deepwoods
Stewart, Paul, 1955-
New York : Yearling, 2008.
Thirteen-year-old Twig, having always looked and felt different from his woodtroll family, learns that he is adopted and travels out of his Deepwoods home to find the place where he belongs.
Agawam Juv Paperback - JP STE

Cam Jansen and the mystery at the monkey house
Adler, David A.
New York : Scholastic, 1999.
Fifth-grade sleuth Cam Jansen uses her photographic memory to solve a monkey-smuggling mystery at the city zoo.
Agawam Juv Paperback - JP ADL

Cam Jansen and the Valentine baby mystery
Adler, David A.
New York : Viking, 2005.
Using her photographic memory Cam Jansen joins Eric in solving the mystery of a Valentine's day robbery in a hospital waiting room.
Agawam Juv Paperback - JP ADL

Emily, the emerald fairy
Meadows, Daisy.
New York : Scholastic, [2007], c2005.
Rachel and Kirsty must retrieve the magic emerald which Jack Frost has stolen so that Emily, the emerald fairy can see the future.
Agawam Juv Paperback - JP MEA

Lions at lunchtime
Osborne, Mary Pope.
New York : Scholastic, c1998.
The magic tree house takes Jack and Annie to Africa where they meet up with wonderful wild animals, a very hungry warrior, and where they even solve a riddle.
Agawam Juv Paperback - JP OSB

Logan likes Mary Anne!
Martin, Ann M., 1955-
New York : Scholastic, c1988.
Agawam Juv Paperback - JP MAR

Lost treasure of the Emerald Eye
Stilton, Gerónimo.
New York : Scholastic, 2004.
When Geronimo's sister, Thea, discovers an old, mysterious map showing a secret treasure hidden on a faraway island, the gang of the "Rodent's gazette" is dragged into a treasure hunt.
Agawam Juv Paperback - JP STI

Mrs. Jafee is daffy!
Gutman, Dan.
New York, NY : Harper, c2009.
When the new vice principal is put in charge of Ella Mentry School for a few days, she tries out some very unusual ideas about how students learn.
Agawam Juv Paperback - JP GUT

My side of the mountain
George, Jean Craighead, 1919-
New York : Puffin Books, 2004.
A young boy relates his adventures during the year he spends living alone in the Catskill Mountains including his struggle for survival, his dependence on nature, his animal friends, and his ultimate realization that he needs human companionship.
Agawam Juv Paperback - JP GEO

Sunrise
Hunter, Erin.
New York : Harper, 2010.
Agawam Juv Paperback - JP HUN

Thea Stilton and the ghost of the shipwreck
New York : Scholastic, c2010.
While five little mice at Mouseford Academy are looking for their missing biology professor they dive to a haunted shipwreck off Whale Island to find a rare diamond that was lost when the ship sank.
Agawam Juv Paperback - JP STI

Windcatcher
Avi, 1937-
New York : Avon Books, 1992, c1991.
While learning to sail during a visit to his grandmother's at the Connecticut shore, eleven-year-old Tony becomes excited about the rumors of sunken treasure in the area and starts following a couple who seem to be making a mysterious search for something.
Agawam Juv Paperback - JP AVI

Anne Frank : her life in words and pictures from the archives of the Anne Frank House
Metselaar, Menno.
New York, NY : Roaring Brook Pr./Flash point, 2009.
Photos of the famous diary, school pictures, and the rooms in which she lived with her family while hiding from the Nazis for two years are compiled in this moving biography about the short life and enduring spirit of this young girl and talented writer.
Agawam Juv Nonfiction - JB FRA

Arts and crafts for myths and tales
Speechley, Greta, 1948-
New York : Gareth Stevens Pub., 2010.
Learn about and explore myths and tales as you make models of some key props from our most famous legends. Create their own Trojan horse, which can be used as a toy box. All projects are rated by difficulty.
Agawam Juv Nonfiction - J745.594 SPE

Back-to-school crafts
Locke, Sue.
New York, NY : Gareth Stevens Pub., 2010.
This book allows young readers to get ready to return to school by making some fun crafts. Useful school creations include pen pots, folders, and bookmarks.
Agawam Juv Nonfiction - J745.594 LOC

Backyard crafts
Speechley, Greta, 1948-
New York, NY : Gareth Stevens Pub., 2010.
The projects in this book show young readers how to make little works of art from everyday objects found in or around their homes, such as pebbles, pinecones, and plastic bottles. Fact boxes, tracing patterns, and easy-to-follow instructions open the backyard world to exploring artists.
Agawam Juv Nonfiction - J745.594 SPE

Baseball
Gifford, Clive.
New York : Marshall Cavendish Benchmark, 2010.
"An introduction to baseball, including techniques, rules, and the training regimen of professional athletes in the sport"--Provided by publisher.
Agawam Juv Nonfiction - J796.357 GIF

Bead crafts
Speechley, Greta, 1948-
New York, NY : Gareth Stevens Pub., 2010.
This book features twelve designs that show readers how to create fun bead-bearing items including jewelry, games, and covers for books and bottles. Students craft their own beads from widely available and easy-to-use materials.
Agawam Juv Nonfiction - J745.582 SPE

Birthday crafts
Speechley, Greta, 1948-
New York, NY : Gareth Stevens Pub., 2010.
This book is crammed with ideas for crafts that will make birthday parties even more fun. Step-by-step instructions and tracing patterns give you all you need to create invitations, place cards, a game, and a magic trick. Features fun fact boxes.
Agawam Juv Nonfiction - J745.594 SPE

Born to write : the remarkable lives of six famous authors
Cotter, Charis.
Toronto ; New York : Annick Press, 2008.
Agawam Juv Nonfiction - J920 COT

Costume crafts
Brown, Tessa, 1963-
New York, NY : Gareth Stevens Pub., 2010.
This book's amazing designs for things to wear and carry at a costume party include a parrot--essential for the shoulder of any young pirate--and wings that are must-haves for the well-dressed fairy. Includes step-by-step instructions, comprehensive lists of materials and safety tips, and fun patterns to trace.
Agawam Juv Nonfiction - J745.594 BRO

Defensive backs
Gigliotti, Jim.
Pleasantville, NY : Gareth Stevens Pub., 2010.
Picked off! Cornerbacks and safties use speed, daring, and toughness to stop opposing receivers.
Agawam Juv Nonfiction - J796.332 GIG

Drawing on the funny side of the brain : how to come up with jokes for cartoons and comic strips
Hart, Christopher.
New York : Watson-Guptill Publications, 1998.
Agawam Juv Nonfiction - J741.5 HAR

Friendship crafts
Skillicorn, Helen.
New York, NY : Gareth Stevens Pub., 2010.
Expressing appreciation for a friend is taken to a fun and memorable place through this book on crafts for pals. Readers will create easy and interesting items to wear, display, and eat. Fact boxes are included and projects are rated by difficulty.
Agawam Juv Nonfiction - J745.594 SKI

How to draw cartoon animals
Hart, Christopher.
New York : Watson-Guptill Publications, 1995.
An instructional guide for drawing cartoon animals.
Agawam Juv Nonfiction - J741.5 HAR

Linebackers
Gigliotti, Jim.
Pleasantville, NY : Gareth Stevens Pub., 2010.
Linebackers play one of the hardest-hitting positions in football. They have to stop runners and receivers as well as chase down quarterbacks.
Agawam Juv Nonfiction - J796.332 GIG

Linemen
Gigliotti, Jim.
Pleasantville, NY : Gareth Stevens Pub., c2010.
Bam! At the snap of the ball, two lines of players crash together. Offensive linemen and defensive linemen are key to every team's success.
Agawam Juv Nonfiction - J796.332 GIG

Lost worlds
Howe, John, 1957-
New York : Kingfisher Books, c2009.
Agawam Juv Nonfiction - J398.2 HOW

Meet the Red Sox
Kennedy, Mike, 1965-
Chicago : Norwood House Press, c2010.
"An introductory look at the Boston Red Sox baseball team. Includes a brief history, facts, photos, records, glossary, and fun activities"--Provided by publisher.
Agawam Juv Nonfiction - J796.357 KEN

Meet the Yankees
Kennedy, Mike, 1965-
Chicago : Norwood House Press, 2010.
"An introductory look at the New York Yankees baseball team. Includes a brief history, facts, photos, records, glossary, and fun activities"--Provided by publisher.
Agawam Juv Nonfiction - J796.357 KEN

Mirror mirror : a book of reversible verse
Singer, Marilyn.
New York, N.Y. : Dutton Children's Books, c2010.
A collection of short poems which, when reversed, provide new perspectives on the fairy tale characters they feature.
Agawam Juv Nonfiction - J811.6 SIM

Quarterbacks
Kelley, K. C.
Pleasantville, NY : Gareth Stevens Pub., 2010.
Zip! A quarterback tosses a perfect spiral right into the receiver's hands. Quarterbacks are the most important players on the field. They run their teams with great skill and fiery leadership.
Agawam Juv Nonfiction - J796.332 KEL

Receivers
Gigliotti, Jim.
Pleasantville, NY : Gareth Stevens Pub., 2010.
Great catch! Speedy, graceful and touch, receivers are the playmakers on a football team. They outrun, outjump, and outmuscle their opponents.
Agawam Juv Nonfiction - J796.332 GIG

Robot brains
Jefferis, David.
New York : Crabtree Pub. Co., 2007.
Agawam Juv Nonfiction - J629.892 JEF

Robot voyagers
Jefferis, David.
New York : Crabtree Pub. Co/, 2007.
Agawam Juv Nonfiction - J629.892 JEF

Robot warriors
Jefferis, David.
New York, NY : Crabtree Pub. Company, c2007.
Agawam Juv Nonfiction - J629.892 JEF

Robot workers
Jefferis, David.
New York : Crabtree Pub. Co., c2007.
Agawam Juv Nonfiction - J629.892 JEF

Running backs
Kelley, K. C.
Pleasantville, NY : Gareth Stevens Pub., 2010.
Wham! With the football tucked tight against his body, a running back charges into the line. He looks for the smallest opening and then zoom, he's off.
Agawam Juv Nonfiction - J796.332 KEL

Science wizardry for kids
Kenda, Margaret.
Hauppauge, N.Y. : Barron's Educational Series, c2009.
Provides over one hundred simple science experiments that test the properties of chemistry, physics, meteorology, astronomy, and the human body.
Agawam Juv Nonfiction - J507.8 KEN

Soccer
Gifford, Clive.
Tarrytown, NY : Marshall Cavendish Benchmark, c2009.
"An introduction to soccer, including techniques, rules, and the training regimen of professional athletes in the sport"--Provided by publisher.
Agawam Juv Nonfiction - J796.334 GIF

Spooky crafts
Skillicorn, Helen.
New York, NY : Gareth Stevens Pub., 2010.
Learn how to make your own bat mobile, owl puppet, and Halloween flashlight lantern. Twelve projects are rated by difficulty, and some provide you with a spooktacular chance to scare mom or dad!
Agawam Juv Nonfiction - J745.594 SKI

Upon secrecy
Castrovilla, Selene, 1966-
Honesdale, Pa. : Calkins Creek, 2009.
Tells the story of the Culper Spy Ring during the Revolutionary War using firsthand accounts.
Agawam Juv Nonfiction - J973.385 CAS

Valentine crafts
Speechley, Greta, 1948-
New York, NY : Gareth Stevens Pub., 2010.
This book provides fun and easy ways to show appreciation for loved ones. Twelve ways to tell someone they're special are rated by difficulty and fall under the theme of Valentines Day. Features tracing patterns, straightforward instructions, and fascinating facts.
Agawam Juv Nonfiction - J745.594 SPE

Wizards and witches
Kerns, Ann, 1959-
Minneapolis, MN : Lerner Publications, c2010.
An introduction to magical beings, wizards and witches.
Agawam Juv Nonfiction - J133.43 KER

World crafts
Speechley, Greta, 1949-
New York, NY : Gareth Stevens Pub., 2010.
The culture of exotic locals such as Gambia, India, Ireland, and Japan are encapsulated in twelve inspirational crafts. Fun fact boxes impart new and interesting information about each culture while step-by-step instructions give readers all they need to become global artisans.
Agawam Juv Nonfiction - J745.594 SPE

All around the seasons
Saltzberg, Barney.
Somerville, Mass. : Candlewick Press, 2010.
Illustrations and rhymes celebrate what makes each season special, from baby chicks in the spring through a snowman in the winter.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ SAL

Brownie & Pearl step out
Rylant, Cynthia.
New York : Beach Lane Books, 2010.
A little girl named Brownie arrives at a birthday party feeling shy while her cat Pearl confidently enters through the "kitty door."
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ RYL

Cat the cat, who is that?
Willems, Mo.
New York : Balzer & Bray, c2010.
An exuberant cat introduces readers to her friends.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ WIL

Crash Bang Donkey!
Newton, Jill, 1964-
Chicago, Ill. : Albert Whitman, 2010.
A donkey's loud musical instruments annoy Farmer Gruff--until he discovers that the music keeps away the pesky crows that have been eating his corn crop.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ NEW

Easy as pie
Best, Cari.
New York : Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2010.
Jacob watches his favorite television show, "Baking with Chef Monty," and bakes a beautiful peach pie, which he gives to his parents for their anniversary.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ BES

Ella Kazoo will not brush her hair
Fox, Lee, 1958-
New York : Walker & Co., 2010.
A little girl refuses to brush her hair until it becomes so unruly that it takes over everything.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ FOX

A friend like you
Askani, Tanja.
New York : Scholastic Press, 2009.
Summary: Simple text and photographs of unexpected animal pairs reveal different aspects of friendship.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ ASK

Goldilocks and the three bears
Chichester Clark, Emma.
Somerville, Mass. : Candlewick Press, 2010.
A retelling of the adventures of a nosy, naughty, and sassy little girl who finds the house of the three bears and helps herself to their belongings.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ CHI

The Hallelujah Flight
Bildner, Phil.
New York : G.P. Putnam's Sons, c2010.
In 1932, James Banning, along with his co-pilot Thomas Allen, make history by becoming the first African Americans to fly across the United States, relying on the generosity of people they meet in the towns along the way who help keep their "flying jalopy" going.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ BIL

Henry Aaron's dream
Tavares, Matt.
Somerville, Mass. : Candlewick Press, 2010.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ TAV

Hey, Rabbit!
Ruzzier, Sergio.
New York : Roaring Brook Press, 2010.
Rabbit, with big blue eyes and a suitcase to match, meets his friends one by one, and they ask, "Hey, Rabbit! Is there anything for me in your suitcase?" As Rabbit opens the suitcase, a full two-page spread appears with what each friend was dreaming of.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ RUZ

Jump!
Fischer, Scott M.
New York : Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, 2010.
From bugs and frogs to alligators and whales, frightened animals always move out of the way of a larger opponent.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ FIS

Let's say hi to friends who fly!
Willems, Mo.
New York : Balzer & Bray, c2010.
An exuberant cat cheers on her friends as they demonstrate whether or not they can fly.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ WIL

Lion's lunch?
Tierney, Fiona.
New York : Chicken House, 2010.
When Lion comes upon Sarah walking in the jungle, he threatens to eat her unless she shows that she can do something none of the other animals can do.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ TIE

Miss Brooks loves books (and I don't)
Bottner, Barbara.
New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 2010.
A first-grade girl who does not like to read stubbornly resists her school librarian's efforts to convince her to love books until she finds one that might change her mind.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ BOT

The mud fairy
Young, Amy.
New York : Bloomsbury, 2010.
Emmalina the fairy describes how, after many efforts, she finally earned her wings.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ YOU

My daddy and I
Hallinan, P. K.
Nashville, Tenn. : CandyCane Press, 2002.
Two children describe the wonderful times they have with their father doing such things as playing games, painting pictures, and looking at the stars.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ-HAL

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

My mommy and I : P.K. Hallinan
Hallinan, P. K.
Nashville, Tenn. : CandyCane Press, c2002.
Two children describe the wonderful times they have with their mother doing such things as playing in the park, telling stories, and going to the zoo.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ-HAL

Ox-cart man
Hall, Donald, 1928-
New York : Viking Press, 1979.
Describes the day-to-day life throughout the changing seasons of an early 19th-century New England family.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ HAL

The princess primer : a fairy godmother's guide to being a princess
Peters, Stephanie True, 1965-
New York : Dutton Childrens Books, 2006.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ PET

Strega Nona : her story
De Paola, Tomie.
New York : G.P. Putnam's, c1996.
Grandma Concetta heals everyone with her remedies and advice, and when she retires, she leaves Nona her magic pasta pot with its secret ingredient.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ DEP

Sylvia Jean, scout supreme
Ernst, Lisa Campbell.
New York : Dutton Children's Books, 2010.
Sylvia Jean disguises herself in order to assist a neighbor who does not want her enthusiastic help, but she still might be the only one in her Pig Scout Troop who will not earn a Good Deed Badge.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ ERN

The tale of Peter Rabbit
Potter, Beatrix, 1866-1943.
New York : Grosset & Dunlap, c1986.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ-POT

Tess's tree
Brallier, Jess M.
New York : Harper, 2009.
When nine-year-old Tess invites her friends, family, and neighbors to celebrate her beloved maple tree's life before it must be cut down, she learns that it has meant a lot to other people, as well.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ BRA

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

Trucks
Imershein, Betsy.
New York, N.Y. : Little Simon, c2000.
Introduces a variety of trucks and the different jobs that they do.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ-IME

Tutus aren't my style
Skeers, Linda.
New York : Dial Books for Young Readers, 2010.
When she receives a ballerina costume from her uncle, Emma, who does not know how to be a ballerina, gets a lot of advice from friends and family.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ SKE

A very big bunny
Russo, Marisabina.
New York : Schwartz & Wade Books, 2010.
Amelia is so big that she is always last in line at school and none of the other students will play with her, but a special new classmate teaches her that size is not always the most important thing.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ RUS

The very hungry caterpillar
Carle, Eric.
[New York] : Philomel Books, c1987.
Follows the progress of a hungry little caterpillar as he eats his way through a varied and very large quantity of food until, full at last, he forms a cocoon around himself and goes to sleep and wakes up a butterfly.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ CAR

Friends for life
Chichester Clark, Emma.
London : HarperCollins Children's, 2006.
Agawam Juv Paperback - JJP CHI

Jack and the beanstalk
O'Ryan, Ellie.
New York, NY : Grosset & Dunlap, c2009.
Whyatt's baby sister continues to cry. Whyatt would like her to be quiet. The Super Readers decide to find someone who is cranky to help them, so they enter the book Jack and the Beanstalk to meet the giant.
Agawam Juv Paperback - JJP ORY

Little Red Riding Hood
O'Ryan, Ellie.
New York : Grosset & Dunlap, 2009.
Wolfy keeps playing pranks on Pig and tricking him. Pig does not like how Wolfy is acting, so Super Why and friends zoom to the rescue! Come along as they find a way to solve Pig's problem by flying into Little Red Riding Hood to meet another tricky wolf! This adventure includes three gatefolds with fun literacy activities!
Agawam Juv Paperback - JJP ORY

Teddy bear counting
McGrath, Barbara Barbieri, 1954-
Watertown, MA : Charlesbridge, 2010.
Teddy bears introduce numbers from one to twelve, as well as colors and shapes.
Agawam Juv Paperback - JJP MCG

Three little pigs
New York : Grosset & Dunlap, 2008.
Pig is upset that Jill is knocking down his blocks, so the Super Readers zoom to the rescue! Come along with the Super Readers as they fly into the book The Three Little Pigs and help Pig find a way to solve his problem with Jill.
Agawam Juv Paperback - JJP SAN

Best books for children, preschool through grade 6
New Providence, N.J. : R.R. Bowker, c1990-
Agawam Juv Reference - STUDENT REF 028.5 BES 2010

Aladdin and the magic lamp
Denton, Shannon Eric.
Edina, Minn. : Magic Wagon, 2008.
The story of Aladdin, the magic lamp, and the genie within.
Agawam Juv Fiction - E DEN

Amelia Bedelia
Parish, Peggy.
[New York] : HarperTrophy, 1992.
A literal-minded housekeeper causes a ruckus in the household when she attempts to make sense of some instructions.
Agawam Juv Paperback - EP PAR LEVEL 2

Amelia Bedelia and the surprise shower
Parish, Peggy.
New York : Harper & Row, 1979, c1966.
Agawam Juv Paperback - EP PAR LEVEL 2

Beauty and the beast
Long, Christopher E.
Edina, Minn. : Magic Wagon, 2008.
The magical castle and horrendous beast frighten Beauty at first. But she falls in love with them both in this Short Tale.
Agawam Juv Fiction - E LON

The cat in the hat,
Seuss, Dr.
Boston, Houghton Mifflin [1957].
Agawam Juv Fiction - E SEU

Chicken said, "Cluck!"
Grant, Judyann.
New York : HarperCollins, 2008.
Earl and Pearl do not want Chicken's help in the garden, until a swarm of grasshoppers arrives and her true talent shines.
Agawam Juv Paperback - EP GRA

Dancing dinos at the beach
Lucas, Sally, 1933-
New York : Random House, c2010.
The dancing dinosaurs come out of their book and have fun cavorting on the beach.
Agawam Juv Paperback - EP LUC LEVEL 1

Drip, drop! The rain won't stop!
Higginson, Sheila Sweeny, 1966-
New York : Simon Spotlight, 2010.
Digger the Dog wants to go outside and play in the sandbox, but it is raining. His friend Go Go Dino shows him things to do inside on a rainy day.
Agawam Juv Paperback - EP HIG

Earthquakes and other natural disasters
Griffey, Harriet.
New York : Dorling Kindersley, 2010.
Agawam Juv Fiction - E551.22 GRI

Every day is Earth Day
O'Connor, Jane.
New York : Harper, c2010.
When Nancy, the girl who loves to use fancy words, learns about Earth Day and "being green," her enthusiasm causes problems at home.
Agawam Juv Paperback - EP OCO LEVEL 1

Fancy Nancy at the museum
O'Connor, Jane.
New York : HarperCollins, c2008.
Although excited at the prospect of a fancy class trip to the art museum, the bumpy bus ride to get there leaves Nancy feeling anything but fancy.
Agawam Juv Paperback - EP OCO LEVEL 1

George and the dragon
O'Ryan, Ellie.
New York : Grosset & Dunlap, c2009.
Super Why and his friends fly into the story of George and the Dragon and meet the young knight who is too scared to rescue a princess guarded by a terrible dragon. While in the book, they help George find the courage to save the princess.
Agawam Juv Paperback - EP ORY

The ghost who was afraid of Halloween
Brooke, Samantha.
New York : Grosset & Dunlap, 2009.
Agawam Juv Paperback - EP BRO LEVEL 1

Hansel and Gretel
Brooke, Samantha.
New York : Grosset & Dunlap, 2009.
When Hansel and Gretel each take a bite of the witch's cookie roof, the Super Readers come to the rescue.
Agawam Juv Paperback - EP BRO LEVEL 1

Jack and the beanstalk
Hart, J. J.
Edina, Minn. : Magic Wagon, 2008.
A retelling of the tale of Jack and the beanstalk. Beware! this tale is full of intrigue and wonder, and should only be read by the brave of heart!
Agawam Juv Fiction - E HAR

The little mermaid
Reed, Gary, 1956-
Edina, Minn. : Magic Wagon, 2008.
Agawam Juv Fiction - E REE

The little red hen
Brooke, Samantha.
New York : Grosset & Dunlap, c2010.
Agawam Juv Paperback - EP BRO LEVEL 1

Puss in boots
Worley, Rob M.
Edina, Minn. : Magic Wagon, 2008.
Agawam Juv Fiction - E WOR

Run-away Roley
Inches, Alison.
New York : Scholastic, Inc., 2002, c2001.
Roley is sleep-rolling his way through town! Can Bob and the machines get him home safely?
Agawam Juv Paperback - EP INC

Sleeping Beauty
Denton, Shannon Eric.
Edina, Minn. : Magic Wagon, 2008.
Agawam Juv Fiction - E DEN

Spring surprises
Hays, Anna Jane.
New York : Random House, c2010.
A rhyming tribute to the wonders brought by spring.
Agawam Juv Paperback - EP HAYLEVEL 2

The stars in the sky
Olsen, Leigh.
New York : Grosset & Dunlap, c2009.
Super Why and his friends fly into the fairy tale The Stars in the Sky to meet Ella, a young girl who is upset because she can't play with the stars. While in the book, they show Ella how she can use her imagination to play with the stars.
Agawam Juv Paperback - EP OLS LEVEL 2

Two princesses
Gordh, Bill.
New York, N.Y. : Golden Books Pub. Co., 1998.
Agawam Juv Paperback - EP GOR LEVEL 2

We play on a rainy day
Medearis, Angela Shelf, 1956-
New York : Cartwheel Books, c1995.
Children pout when the rain begins, but, soon, properly dressed, they enjoy playing outdoors in the rain.
Agawam Juv Paperback - EP MED LEVEL 1

Wendy helps out
Inches, Alison.
New York : Simon Spotlight, 2001.
When Bob the builder is too sick to work, his assistant Wendy helps the trucks fix the road for him.
Agawam Juv Paperback - EP INC LEVEL 1

Where can that silly monkey be?
Shepherd, Jodie.
New York : Simon Spotlight, 2010.
Agawam Juv Paperback - EP SHE

Winter wishes
Jordan, Apple.
New York : Random House, 2006.
Disney princesses from Snow White to Cinderella enjoy indoor and outdoor wintertime activities, from baking cookies and drinking hot cocoa to riding through the snow in a sleigh. Share the wintry wishes and dreams of Cinderella, Ariel, and all the Disney Princesses in this sweet step 2, Step into Reading. For the first time, the Princesses come together in a seasonal story that is bound to have young readers learning to read while making their very own winter wish!
Agawam Juv Paperback - EP JOR LEVEL 2

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