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NEW BOOKS September 2009

Also known as Harper
Leal, Ann Haywood.
New York : Henry Holt, 2009.
Writing poetry helps fifth-grader Harper Lee Morgan cope with her father's absence, being evicted, and having to skip school to care for her brother while their mother works, and things look even brighter after she befriends a mute girl and a kindly disabled woman.
Agawam Juv Fiction - J LEA

Among the Barons
Haddix, Margaret Peterson.
New York : Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, 2003.
In a future world of false identities, government lies, and death threats, Luke feels drawn to the younger brother of the boy whose name Luke has taken.
Agawam Juv Fiction - J HAD

Any which wall
Snyder, Laurel.
New York : Random House, c2009.
In the middle of an Iowa cornfield, four children find a magic wall that enables them to travel through time and space.
Agawam Juv Fiction - J SNY

Artemis Fowl. The opal deception
Colfer, Eoin.
New York : Hyperion Books For Children, c2005.
Criminal mastermind Artemis Fowl has no memory of the fairy people and his dangerous enemy, Opal Koboi escapes from jail and is planning revenge.
Agawam Juv Fiction - J COL

Capt. Hook : the adventures of a notorious youth
Hart, James V.
New York : Laura Geringer Books, 2005.
Describes the youthful adventures of J.M. Barrie's classic character, Captain Hook, from his days at Eton to his voyages on the high sea.
Agawam Juv Fiction - J HAR

The darkling curse
Mould, Chris.
New York : Roaring Brook, 2009.
"A new kind of evil has darkened the doorstep of Stanley Buggles. It's the Darkling Family and they bring threats of evicting Stanley and his friends from their beloved Candlestick Hall. Could it be true? How could this strange family be the rightful owners of the old and mysterious house."--P. [4] of cover.
Agawam Juv Fiction - J MOU

Dolphin song
St. John, Lauren, 1966-
New York : Dial Books for Young Readers ; Boston : Walden Media, 2008.
A second prophesy, this time involving dolphins, comes true for eleven- year-old Martine, an orphaned South African girl who has mystical powers over animals, when she embarks on a school trip to study marine life off the coast of Mozambique.
Agawam Juv Fiction - J STJ

Don't tap-dance on your teacher
Applegate, Katherine.
New York : HarperTrophy, 2009.
Roscoe cannot wait to tap dance in the school talent show until some older boys make fun of him and say that tap dancing is just for girls.
Agawam Juv Fiction - J APP

Dying to meet you : 43 Old Cemetery Road, book one
Klise, Kate.
Orlando : Harcourt, 2009.
In this story told mostly through letters, children's book author, I. B. Grumply, gets more than he bargained for when he rents a quiet place to write for the summer.
Agawam Juv Fiction - J KLI

The evolution of Calpurnia Tate
Kelly, Jacqueline.
New York : Henry Holt and Co., 2009.
In central Texas in 1899, eleven-year-old Callie Vee Tate is instructed to be a lady by her mother, learns about love from the older three of her six brothers, and studies the natural world with her grandfather, the latter of which leads to an important discovery.
Agawam Juv Fiction - J KEL

Football champ
Green, Tim, 1963-
New York : HarperCollins Children's Books, 2009.
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

Friend or fiend? with the Pain & the Great One
Blume, Judy.
New York : Delacorte Press, c2009.
First-grader Jake "The Pain" and his sister, third-grader Abigail "The Great One" have more adventures, including visiting their cousins in New York and celebrating their cat Fluzzy's birthday.
Agawam Juv Fiction - J BLU

The goblin baby
Doherty, Berlie.
New York : Random House, 2009.
After nine-year-old Tam's baby sister is stolen away by faeries and replaced by a goblin baby, he must journey to the land of the faeries to retrieve her and bring her back home.
Agawam Juv Fiction - J DOH

Goldwhiskers
Frederick, Heather Vogel.
New York : Aladdin Paperbacks, 2007.
During a London vacation, Oz Levinson must deal with the bullying Priscilla Winterbottom, while mouse spy Glory Goldenleaf tracks the whereabouts of a valuable jewel, missing orphaned mouselings, and two evil ministers of rats.
Agawam Juv Fiction - J FRE

Good neighbors
Thompson, Colin, 1942-
New York, NY : HarperTrophy, 2008, c2005.
Agawam Juv Fiction - J THO

A good night for ghosts
Osborne, Mary Pope.
New York : Random House Children's Books, c2009.
Jack and Annie must travel back in time to New Orleans in 1915 to help a teenaged Louis Armstrong fulfill his destiny and become the "King of Jazz."
Agawam Juv Fiction - J OSB

Gorilla gorilla
Baltazar, Art.
New York, NY : Disney Press, c2006.
Agawam Juv Fiction - GRAPHIC J BAL

The great powers outage
Boniface, William.
New York : HarperCollins, 2008.
When the citizens of Superopolis begin to mysteriously lose their superpowers, Ordinary Boy and his friends investigate the world of master villains.
Agawam Juv Fiction - J BON

Haunted castle on Hallows Eve
Osborne, Mary Pope.
New York : Random House, c2003.
In their magic treehouse, Jack and Annie are again transported to King Arthur's realm, where invisible beings, giant ravens, and mistaken magic spells have a duke's castle in an uproar on Halloween night.
Agawam Juv Fiction - J OSB

Horns & wrinkles
Helgerson, Joseph.
Boston : Houghton Mifflin, 2006.
Along a magic-saturated stretch of the Mississippi River near Blue Wing, Minnesota, twelve-year-old Claire and her bullying cousin Duke are drawn into an adventure involving Bodacious Deepthink the Great Rock Troll, a helpful fairy, and a group of trolls searching for their fathers.
Agawam Juv Fiction - J HEL

The Houdini box
Selznick, Brian.
New York : Atheneum Books for Young Readers, 2008.
A chance encounter with Harry Houdini leaves a small boy in possession of a mysterious box--one that might hold the secrets to the greatest magic tricks ever performed.
Agawam Juv Fiction - J SEL

The icy hand
Mould, Chris.
New York : Roaring Brook Press, 2008.
Spending the winter at Candlestick Hall, the home he inherited from his great-uncle Bartholomew, young Stanley encounters a headless ghost, a talking fish, and a female companion who joins Stanley in a battle against "deadly" pirates bent on stealing a magical family heirloom.
Agawam Juv Fiction - J MOU

Jemma Hartman, camper extraordinaire
Ferber, Brenda A.
New York : Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2009.
Spending the summer after fifth grade at Camp Star Lake in Wisconsin, Jemma discovers the joy of sailing and learns a lesson about friendship.
Agawam Juv Fiction - J FER

Mothstorm : the horror from beyond Georgium Sidus!
Reeve, Philip.
New York : Bloomsbury U.S.A. Children's Books : Distributed to the trade by Macmillan, 2008.
Reports of a strange phenomenon at the fringe of the galaxy and its connection to one of Father's old friends send the entire Mumby family, accompanied by Jack and other friends, to a far-off planet where they must find a way to prevent a new invasion of the solar system by giant moths.
Agawam Juv Fiction - J REE

Mudshark
Paulsen, Gary.
New York : Wendy Lamb Books, 2009.
Principal Wagner confidently deals with a faculty washroom crisis, a psychic parrot, and a terrorizing gerbil, but when sixty-five erasers go missing, he enlists the help of the school's best problem solver and locator of lost items, twelve-year-old Lyle Williams, aka Mudshark.
Agawam Juv Fiction - J PAU

Phineas L. MacGuire-- blasts off! : the third experiment from the highly scientific notebooks of Phineas L. MacGuire
Dowell, Frances O'Roark.
Waterville, Me. : Thorndike Press, 2009.
Hoping to earn money to attend Space Camp, fourth-grade science whiz Phineas MacGuire gets a job as a dog walker, then enlists the aid of his friends Ben and Aretha to help with experiments using the dog's "slobber."
Agawam Juv Fiction - J DOW

Poppy's return
Avi, 1937-
New York, NY : HarperCollinsPublishers, 2005.
Poppy, accompanied by her troublesome son Junior, his skunk friend, and Uncle Ereth the porcupine, responds to a summons to return to her ancestral home, Gray House, to save the mice there from destruction by a bulldozer.
Agawam Juv Fiction - J AVI

The silver casket
Mould, Chris.
New York : Roaring Brook Press, 2009.
Agawam Juv Fiction - J MOU

Skeleton Creek
Carman, Patrick.
New York : Levithan/Scholastic Press, 2009.
Although housebound following an eerie accident, teenaged Ryan continues to investigate the strange occurences in his hometown of Skeleton Creek, recording his findings in a journal and viewing email video clips sent by fellow detective Sarah. The reader may view Sarah's videos on a website by using links and passwords found in the text.
Agawam Juv Fiction - J CAR

Slob
Potter, Ellen, 1963-
New York : Philomel, 2009.
Picked on, overweight genius Owen tries to invent a television that can see the past to find out what happened the day his parents were killed.
Agawam Juv Fiction - J POT

Stage fright
Cabot, Meg.
New York : Scholastic, 2009.
Allie's theatrical hopes are crushed when, instead of being cast as the princess, she is given the role of the evil queen in the fourth-grade class play.
Agawam Juv Fiction - J CAB

The tales of Beedle the Bard
Rowling, J. K.
New York : Children's High Level Group in association with Arthur A. Levine Books, 2008.
The Tales of Beedle the Bard, a Wizarding classic, first came to Muggle readers' attention in the book known as Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. Now, thanks to Hermione Granger's new translation from the ancient runes, we present this stunning edition with an introduction, notes, and illustrations by J. K. Rowling, and extensive commentary by Albus Dumbledore. Never before have Muggles been privy to these richly imaginative tales.
Agawam Juv Fiction - J ROW

Three little robbers
Graham, Christine, 1952-
New York : Henry Holt, 2007.
When Jo, Flo, and Mo try to rob the old lady who lives on the hill, they find she has nothing at all, so they come up with a plan to help her without stealing a single thing!
Agawam Juv Fiction - J GRA

Tumtum & Nutmeg : adventures beyond Nutmouse Hall
Bearn, Emily.
New York : Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, 2009.
Wealthy, married mice Tumtum and Nutmeg find adventure when they secretly try to help two human siblings who live in a tumbledown cottage with their absent-minded inventor father.
Agawam Juv Fiction - J BEA

When you reach me
Stead, Rebecca.
New York : Wendy Lamb Books, c2009.
As her mother prepares to be a contestant on the 1980s television game show, "The $20,000 Pyramid," a twelve-year-old New York City girl tries to make sense of a series of mysterious notes received from an anonymous source that seems to defy the laws of time and space.
Agawam Juv Fiction - J STE

Where the mountain meets the moon
Lin, Grace.
New York, NY : Little, Brown and Company, 2009.
Minli, an adventurous girl from a poor village, buys a magical goldfish, and then joins a dragon who cannot fly on a quest to find the Old Man of the Moon in hopes of bringing life to Fruitless Mountain and freshness to Jade River.
Agawam Juv Fiction - J LIN

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

Abby takes a stand
McKissack, Pat, 1944-
New York, N.Y. : Puffin Books, 2006, c2005.
Gee recalls for her grandchildren what happened in 1960 in Nashville, Tennessee, when she, aged ten, passed out flyers while her cousin and other adults held sit-ins at restaurants and lunch counters to protest segregation.
Agawam Juv Paperback - JP MCK

Among the hidden
Haddix, Margaret Peterson.
New York : Aladdin Paperbacks, c1998, (2000 printing).
In a future where the Population Police enforce the law limiting a family to only two children, Luke has lived all his twelve years in isolation and fear on his family's farm, until another "third" convinces him that the government is wrong.
Agawam Juv Paperback - JP HAD

The ancient ocean blues
Mitchell, Jack, 1977-
Toronto : Tundra Books, 2008.
Agawam Juv Paperback - JP MIT

Baby-sitters Club: Claudia and the phantom phone calls, #2(PB SER)
Martin, Ann M., 1955-
New York, NY : Scholastic, c1986.
Agawam Juv Paperback - JP MAR

Baby-sitters Club: the truth about Stacey, #3(PB SER)
Martin, Ann M., 1955-
New York, NY : Scholastic, c1986.
Agawam Juv Paperback - JP MAR

Bernadette and the lunch bunch
Glickman, Susan, 1953-
Toronto : Second Story Press, 2008.
Agawam Juv Paperback - JP GLI

The big field
Lupica, Mike.
New York : Puffin Books, 2009, c2008.
When fourteen-year-old baseball player Hutch feels threatened by the arrival of a new teammate named Darryl, he tries to work through his insecurities about both Darryl and his remote and silent father, who was once a great ballplayer too.
Agawam Juv Paperback - JP LUP

The big field
Lupica, Mike.
New York : Puffin Books, 2009, c2008.
When fourteen-year-old baseball player Hutch feels threatened by the arrival of a new teammate named Darryl, he tries to work through his insecurities about both Darryl and his remote and silent father, who was once a great ballplayer too.
Agawam Juv Paperback - JP LUP

Billy the fish
James, Charlie, 1961-
New York : Bloomsbury Children's Books : Distributed to the trade by Holtzbrinck Publishers, 2006.
After eating Dad's experimental fish food, Ned's little brother turns into a cod and finds himself sharing an aquarium tank with Kylie the killer whale.
Agawam Juv Paperback - JP JAM

The Castle Corona
Creech, Sharon.
New York : Harper Trophy, [2009].
Two orphaned peasant children discover a mysterious pouch, the contents of which lead them to the majestic Castle Corona, where their lives may be transformed forever.
Agawam Juv Paperback - JP CRE

Clues in the shadows : a Molly mystery
Ernst, Kathleen, 1959-
Middleton, WI : American Girl, 2009.
As the war continues into May 1945, eleven-year-old Molly finds herself pulled in many different directions trying to cope with her troubled father's return from war, the abrupt resignation of her favorite Red Cross volunteer, a scrap-paper drive, and a mysterious neighborhood prowler.
Agawam Juv Paperback - JP ERN

Coach Hyatt is a riot!
Gutman, Dan.
New York : HarperTrophy, 2009.
A new football coach arrives at school and, with help from an unexpected new team member, the Moose win a game.
Agawam Juv Paperback - JP GUT

Downhill Megan
Magraw, Trisha.
Portland, ME : Magic Attic Press, c1996.
A visit to the magic attic helps Megan overcome her cold feet at the thought of traveling alone to visit her father at a ski resort in Switzerland.
Agawam Juv Paperback - JP MAG

Eclipse
Hunter, Erin.
New York : Harper Trophy, 2009.
While Jaypaw, Hollypaw, and Lionpaw struggle to understand their powers as warriors, the cats' faith in StarClan is tested yet again.
Agawam Juv Paperback - JP HUN

The election-day disaster
Roy, Ron, 1940-
New York : Random House, 2008.
When doctored photographs of the President of the United States appear after an innocent Halloween party, his stepdaughter KC and her friend Marshall have to find the culprit in order to save the President's chances for re- election.
Agawam Juv Paperback - JP ROY

The empty envelope
Roy, Ron, 1940-
New York : Scholastic, 1999, c1998.
Dink and his friends unearth the mysterious truth behind the envelopes incorrectly delivered to his house.
Agawam Juv Paperback - JP ROY

A fabumouse school adventure
New York : Scholastic Inc., c2009.
Agawam Juv Paperback - JP STI

The falcon's feathers
Roy, Ron, 1940-
New York : Scholastic, c1998, (1999 printing).
Josh and his two friends look for the person who stole a peregrine falcon from its nest.
Agawam Juv Paperback - JP ROY

Feathers
Woodson, Jacqueline.
New York : Puffin Books, 2009.
When a new, white student nicknamed "The Jesus Boy" joins her sixth grade class in the winter of 1971, Frannie's growing friendship with him makes her start to see some things in a new light.
Agawam Juv Paperback - JP WOO

Flamingoes overboard!
Alexander, Brandon.
New York : Pocket Books, 1998.
Agawam Juv Paperback - JP ALE

Fudge-a-mania
Blume, Judy.
New York : Puffin, 2007, c1990.
Brother Peter and Fudge must spend the summer with the dreaded Sheila the Great. Peter Hatcher describes his family's Maine vacation highlighted by the antics of his younger brother Fudge and the presence of his sworn enemy Sheila Tubman and her family.
Agawam Juv Paperback - JP BLU

Going batty
Krulik, Nancy E.
New York : Grosset & Dunlap, 2009.
Fourth-grader Katie learns about nocturnal animals firsthand when the magic wind turns her into a bat during a class trip to the zoo.
Agawam Juv Paperback - JP KRU

The green glass sea
Klages, Ellen, 1954-
New York, N.Y. : Puffin Books, 2008, c2006.
It is 1943, and 11-year-old Dewey Kerrigan is traveling west on a train to live with her scientist father--but no one will tell her exactly where he is. When she reaches Los Alamos, New Mexico, she learns why: he's working on a top secret government program.
Agawam Juv Paperback - JP KLA

Horns and wrinkles
Helgerson, Joseph.
Boston : Houghton Mifflin, c2006.
Along a magic-saturated stretch of the Mississippi River near Blue Wing, Minnesota, twelve-year-old Claire and her bullying cousin Duke are drawn into an adventure involving Bodacious Deepthink the Great Rock Troll, a helpful fairy, and a group of trolls searching for their fathers.
Agawam Juv Paperback - JP HEL

The horse and his boy
Lewis, C. S. (Clive Staples), 1898-1963.
New York : Scholastic Inc., [1995], c1954.
A boy and a talking horse share an adventurous and dangerous journey to Narnia to warn of invading barbarians.
Agawam Juv Paperback - JP LEW

How to steal a dog : a novel
O'Connor, Barbara.
New York : Square Fish, 2009.
Living in the family car in their small North Carolina town after their father leaves them virtually penniless, Georgina, desperate to improve their situation and unwilling to accept her overworked mother's calls for patience, persuades her younger brother to help her in an elaborate scheme to get money by stealing a dog and then claiming the reward that the owners are bound to offer.
Agawam Juv Paperback - JP OCO

Junie B. Jones and some sneaky peeky spying
Park, Barbara.
New York : Random House, c1994.
Six-year-old Junie B.'s penchant for spying on people and her curiosity about the private life of her teacher get her in trouble at kindergarten.
Agawam Juv Paperback - JP PAR

Junie B. Jones is (almost) a flower girl
Park, Barbara.
New York : Scholastic,
Six-year-old Junie B. is disappointed to find out that her aunt has asked someone else to be the flower girl at her wedding.
Agawam Juv Paperback - JP PAR

The lemonade war
Davies, Jacqueline, 1962-
Boston : Sandpiper/Houghton Mifflin, 2007 [pbk. 2009].
Evan and his younger sister, Jesse, react very differently to the news that they will be in the same class for fourth grade and as the end of summer approaches, they battle it out through lemonade stands, each trying to be the first to earn 100 dollars. Includes mathematical calculations and tips for running a successful lemonade stand.
Agawam Juv Paperback - JP DAV

Listen!
Tolan, Stephanie S.
New York : HarperTrophy, 2008, 2006.
During her solitary convalescence from a crippling accident, twelve-year- old Charley finds a wild dog, and the arduous process of training him leads her to explore her feelings about her mother's death two years earlier.
Agawam Juv Paperback - JP TOL

The London Eye mystery
Dowd, Siobhan.
New York : Yearling Books, c2007.
When Ted and Kat's cousin Salim disappears from the London Eye ferris wheel, the two siblings must work together--Ted with his brain that is "wired differently" and impatient Kat--to try to solve the mystery of what happened to Salim.
Agawam Juv Paperback - JP DOW

Model Menace
Keene, Carolyn.
New York : Aladdin Paperbacks, 2009.
Nancy's friend Sydney, a model, is getting married to a reality-show star, but someone is trying to ruin the wedding and Nancy must uncover the culprit. Even after uncovering the villain, things did not go smoothly. Could Sydney be sabotaging her own wedding due to cold feet? Or does the suspect have an accomplice?
Agawam Juv Paperback - JP KEE

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

Mystery at the Washington Monument
Roy, Ron, 1940-
New York : Random House Children's Books, c2007.
When KC and Marshall see lights flickering at night in the Washington Monument, their investigation turns up a monkey, a hole in one of the monument stones, and a hundred-year-old mystery.
Agawam Juv Paperback - JP ROY

Officer Spence makes no sense!
Gutman, Dan.
New York : HarperTrophy, c2009.
Ella Mentry School's security guard proves overzealous in his pursuit of a peanut-butter-and-jelly-sandwich thief.
Agawam Juv Paperback - JP GUT

Out of Patience
Meehl, Brian.
New York : Yearling, 2008.
Twelve-year-old Jake Waters cannot wait to escape the small town of Patience, Kansas, until the arrival of a cursed toilet plunger causes him to reevaluate his feelings toward his family and its history.
Agawam Juv Paperback - JP MEE

Paws off, cheddarface!
Stilton, Gerónimo.
New York : Scholastic Inc., 2004, c2000.
Agawam Juv Paperback - JP STI

Rules
Lord, Cynthia.
New York : Scholastic, [2007].
Frustrated with a life that revolves around the needs of her autistic brother, twelve-year-old Catherine longs for a "normal" existence but instead finds her world further complicated and enriched by friendship with a young paraplegic.
Agawam Juv Paperback - JP LOR

Safe at home : a Comeback Kids novel
Lupica, Mike.
New York : Philomel Books, 2008.
Playing baseball was the one thing that made twelve-year-old Nick Crandall feel at home until he found acceptance with adoptive parents, but he faces a new struggle to fit in when he becomes the first seventh-grader ever to make the varsity baseball team.
Agawam Juv Paperback - JP LUP

The secret at Jefferson's mansion
Roy, Ron, 1940-
New York : Random House, c2009.
While visiting Thomas Jefferson's home, Monticello, presidential stepdaughter KC Corcoran and her friend Marshall investigate the theft of a box of toy horses given to Jefferson by his grandchildren.
Agawam Juv Paperback - JP ROY

Simon Bloom, the gravity keeper
Reisman, Michael.
New York : Puffin Books ; Boston, MA : Walden Media, 2009.
Nerdy sixth-grader Simon Bloom finds a book that enables him to control the laws of physics, but when two thugs come after him, he needs the formulas in the book to save himself.
Agawam Juv Paperback - JP REI

Soft Rain : a story of the Cherokee Trail of Tears
Cornelissen, Cornelia.
New York : Bantam Doubleday Dell Books for Young Readers, 1999, c1998.
Soft Rain, a nine-year-old Cherokee girl, is forced to relocate, along with her family, from North Carolina to the West.
Agawam Juv Paperback - JP COR

Swindle
Korman, Gordon.
New York : Scholastic, [2009], c2008.
After unscrupulous collector S. Wendell Palamino cons him out of a valuable baseball card, sixth-grader Griffin Bing puts together a band of misfits to break into Palomino's heavily guarded store and steal the card back.
Agawam Juv Paperback - JP KOR

Thea Stilton and the mountain of fire
New York : Scholastic, 2009.
"An adventure down under! Moldy mozzarella! A flock of sheep at Nicky's family's Australian ranch was losing all its wool, and no one knew why. Nicky and her friends the Thea Sisters headed to Australia and set off on a tour of the whole country in serch of clues. What happened next turned out to be a truly memorable outback adventure!" -- P. [4] of cover.
Agawam Juv Paperback - JP STI

There's a boy in the girls bathroom
Sachar, Louis, 1954-
New York : Knopf : Distributed by Random House, c1987.
An unmanageable, but lovable, eleven-year-old misfit learns to believe in himself when he gets to know the new school counselor, who is a sort of misfit too.
Agawam Juv Paperback - JP SAC

There's a boy in the girls bathroom
Sachar, Louis, 1954-
New York : Knopf : Distributed by Random House, c1987.
An unmanageable, but lovable, eleven-year-old misfit learns to believe in himself when he gets to know the new school counselor, who is a sort of misfit too.
Agawam Juv Paperback - JP SAC

'Tis the season
Martin, Ann M., 1955-
New York : Scholastic Inc., c2007.
"Christmas is coming to Camden Falls, and Flora and Ruby don't know how to feel about it. It's their first Christmas without their parents, and the memories are both happy and sad..."
Agawam Juv Paperback - JP MAR

Tonight on the Titanic
Osborne, Mary Pope.
New York : Random House, c1999.
The magic tree house transports Jack and Annie to the deck of the Titanic to find a mysterious gift that will free a small dog from a magic spell.
Agawam Juv Paperback - JP OSB

The valley of the lost
Rodda, Emily.
New York : Scholastic Inc., 2001.
Agawam Juv Paperback - JP ROD

The vampire mystery
Warner, Gertrude Chandler, 1890-1979.
Chicago, Ill. : Albert Whitman, 2009.
When the Aldens agree to watch the house of a local author who has written a book about a vampire, they end up investigating activities that are suspiciously similar to those in his book.
Agawam Juv Paperback - JP WAR

Weedflower
Kadohata, Cynthia.
New York : Aladdin Paperbacks, 2009, c2006.
After twelve-year-old Sumiko and her Japanese-American family are relocated from their flower farm in southern California to an internment camp on a Mojave Indian reservation in Arizona, she helps her family and neighbors, becomes friends with a local Indian boy, and tries to hold on to her dream of owning a flower shop.
Agawam Juv Paperback - JP KAD

The ABC book of American homes
Shoulders, Michael.
Watertown, MA : Charlesbridge, c2008.
An alphabetical celebration of American architecture, wherein such housing styles as Cajun cottage, pueblo, and Victorians are described.
Agawam Juv Nonfiction - J728.0973 SHO

The amphibian class
Stefoff, Rebecca, 1951-
New York : Marshall Cavendish Benchmark, c2008.
Agawam Juv Nonfiction - J597.8 STE

Barack Obama : our 44th president
Gormley, Beatrice.
New York : Aladdin Paperbacks, c2008.
Agawam Juv Nonfiction - JB OBA

Battle
Holmes, Richard, 1946-
New York : DK Publishing, 2009, c1995.
Agawam Juv Nonfiction - J355 HOL

Beethoven's world
Viegas, Jennifer.
New York : Rosen Central, 2008.
Profiles the famous Austrian composer and discusses his legacy and style.
Agawam Juv Nonfiction - JB BEE

The bird class
Stefoff, Rebecca, 1951-
New York : Marshall Cavendish Benchmark, 2008.
Agawam Juv Nonfiction - J598 STE

Boys of steel : the creators of Superman
Nobleman, Marc Tyler.
New York : A.A. Knopf, 2008.
Agawam Juv Nonfiction - J741.5 NOB

Brothers & sisters : family poems
Greenfield, Eloise.
New York : HarperCollins Publishers, 2009.
Agawam Juv Nonfiction - J811.6 GRE

California condors : saved by captive breeding
Goldish, Meish.
New York, NY : Bearport Publishing, c2009.
Through this true tale of wildlife survival, young readers discover the bold and creative ideas that Americans and their government have used to protect and care for the country's endangered California condors.
Agawam Juv Nonfiction - J598.92 GOL

Chatter, sing, roar, buzz : poems about the rain forest
Salas, Laura Purdie.
Mankato, Minn. : Capstone Press, c2009.
"A collection of original, rain forest-themed poetry for children accompanied by striking photos. The book demonstrates a variety of common poetic forms and defines poetic devices"--Provided by publisher.
Agawam Juv Nonfiction - J811.6 SAL

The civil rights movement : an interactive history adventure
Adamson, Heather, 1974-
Mankato, Minn. : Capstone Press, c2009.
"Describes the people and events of the U.S civil rights movement. The reader's choices reveal the historical details from the perspectives of a Little Rock resident, a Freedom Rider, and a Birmingham protester"--Provided by publisher.
Agawam Juv Nonfiction - J323.1196 ADA

Cookbook for girls
Smart, Denise.
New York : DK Pub., 2009.
Featuring more than 50 delicious dishes for making with friends, serving at parties, and learning all about the kitchen, this book inspires young girls to have fun in the kitchen and get creative with food. Also includes extra craft projects to help the young hostess.
Agawam Juv Nonfiction - J641.5 SMA

Cool chemistry concoctions : 50 formulas that fizz, foam, splatter & ooze
Rhatigan, Joe.
New York : Lark Books, c2005.
Agawam Juv Nonfiction - J540.78 RHA

Craft : fun things to do for you and your child
Pinnington, Andrea.
New York : Priddy Bicknell/St. Martin's Press, c2001.
Agawam Juv Nonfiction - J745.5 PIN

Crystals and gemstones
Pellant, Chris.
Pleasantville, NY : Gareth Stevens Pub., 2009.
With simple text and color pictures this book introduces the reader to crystals and gemstones.
Agawam Juv Nonfiction - J548 PEL

Disaster relief workers
Roza, Greg.
New York : Rosen Pub. Group, c2007.
Agawam Juv Nonfiction - J363.34 ROZ

The dragon of Krakow and other Polish stories
Monte, Richard.
London : Frances Lincoln Children's, 2008.
A charming collection of Polish legends, myths, and lore with black-and- white illustrations throughout.
Agawam Juv Nonfiction - J398.2 MON

Eleanor Roosevelt : First Lady
Hubbard-Brown, Janet.
New York : Chelsea House Publishers, c2009.
Agawam Juv Nonfiction - JB ROO

The family book : amazing things to do together
New York : Scholastic, Inc., c2007.
Agawam Juv Nonfiction - J790.191 FAM

Favorite folk songs
New York : Sterling Pub., c2008.
"Join Peter Yarrow and sing along with this treasury of simple but memorable songs that have been cherished for generations"--P. [4] of cover.
Agawam Juv Nonfiction - J782.42 FAV

The fish classes
Stefoff, Rebecca, 1951-
New York : Marshall Cavendish Benchmark, c2008.
Agawam Juv Nonfiction - J597 STE

A foot in the mouth : poems to speak, sing, and shout
Janeczko, Paul B.
Somerville, Mass. : Candlewick ; London : Walker [distributor], 2009.
A collection of lively rhymes and tricky tongue twisters, poems for more than one voice, bilingual poems -- from classic Shakespeare and Lear to anonymous rhymes to contemporary riffs on everything under the sun. These poems just might inspire kids to memorize them!
Agawam Juv Nonfiction - J811.6 JAN

Fossils
Pellant, Chris.
Pleasantville, NY : Gareth Stevens Pub., c2009.
Agawam Juv Nonfiction - J560 PEL

Freedom song : young voices and the struggle for civil rights
Turck, Mary.
Chicago, Ill. : Chicago Review Press, c2009.
Agawam Juv Nonfiction - J323.0973 TUR

A fuzzy-fast blur : poems about pets
Salas, Laura Purdie.
Mankato, Minn. : Capstone Press, c2009.
"A collection of original, pet-themed poetry for children accompanied by striking photos. The book demonstrates a variety of common poetic forms and defines poetic devices"--Provided by publisher.
Agawam Juv Nonfiction - J811.6 SAL

Georgia
Otfinoski, Steven.
New York : Marshall Cavendish Benchmark, 2010.
"Provides comprehensive information on the geography, history, wildlife, governmental structure, economy, cultural diversity, peoples, religion, and landmarks of Georgia"--Provided by publisher.
Agawam Juv Nonfiction - J975.8 OLF

Guess who grunts
Rau, Dana Meachen, 1971-
New York : Marshall Cavendish Benchmark, c2009.
"Following a guessing game format, this book provides young readers with clues about a pig's physical characteristics, behaviors, and habitats, challenging readers to identify it"--Provided by publisher.
Agawam Juv Nonfiction - J636.4 RAU

Guess who hunts
Rau, Dana Meachen, 1971-
New York : Marshall Cavendish Benchmark, c2009.
"Following a guessing game format, this book provides young readers with clues about a whale's physical characteristics, behaviors, and habitats, challenging readers to identify it"--Provided by publisher.
Agawam Juv Nonfiction - J599.5 RAU

Guess who purrs
Rau, Dana Meachen, 1971-
New York : Marshall Cavendish Benchmark, c2009.
"Following a guessing game format, this book provides young readers with clues about a cat's physical characteristics, behaviors, and habitats, challenging readers to identify it"--Provided by publisher.
Agawam Juv Nonfiction - J636.8 RAU

Guess who swims
Rau, Dana Meachen, 1971-
New York : Marshall Cavendish Benchmark, c2009.
"Following a guessing game format, this book provides young readers with clues about a penguin's physical characteristics, behaviors, and habitats, challenging readers to identify it"--Provided by publisher.
Agawam Juv Nonfiction - J598.47 RAU

Harvest of light
Ofanansky, Allison.
Minneapolis : Kar-Ben Pub., 2008.
An Israeli family raises olives and uses some of the oil to light their Hanukkah menorah.
Agawam Juv Nonfiction - J394.267 OFA

How to draw stupid and other essentials of cartooning
Baker, Kyle.
New York : Watson-Guptill, 2008.
Agawam Juv Nonfiction - J741.5 BAK

How to get rich in the California Gold Rush : an adventurer's guide to the fabulous riches disovered in 1848 ..
Olson, Tod.
Washington, D.C. : National Geographic, 2008.
Agawam Juv Nonfiction - J979.4 OLS

Incredible inventions
[New York] : Greenwillow Books, 2009.
These sixteen original poems celebrate creativity that comes in all shapes and sizes.
Agawam Juv Nonfiction - J811.6 INC

Janice VanCleave's guide to the best science fair projects
VanCleave, Janice Pratt.
New York : Wiley, c1997.
Agawam Juv Nonfiction - J507.8 VAN

Just the right size : why big animals are big and little animals are little
Davies, Nicola, 1958-
Somerville, Mass. : Candlewick Press, 2009.
This book uses cartoon-style art and geometry to explain the relationship between an animal's size and its abilities.
Agawam Juv Nonfiction - J591.4 DAV

The kids' guide to pranks, tricks, and practical jokes
Bell-Rehwoldt, Sheri.
Mankato, Minn. : Capstone Press, c2009.
"Provides instructions for pulling a variety of harmless pranks, tricks, and practical jokes"--Provided by publisher.
Agawam Juv Nonfiction - J793.8 BEL

The kitchen talks : poems
Mozelle, Shirley.
New York : Henry Holt, c2006.
A collection of poems written on the theme of kitchens and their utensils and appliances.
Agawam Juv Nonfiction - J811.6 MOZ

The life and times of Rosa Parks
Tracy, Kathleen.
Hockessin, Del. : Mitchell Lane Publishers, c2009.
Agawam Juv Nonfiction - JB PAR

Marsupial order
Stefoff, Rebecca, 1951-
New York : Marshall Cavendish Benchmark, 2008.
Agawam Juv Nonfiction - J599.2 STE

Minerals
Pellant, Chris.
Pleasantville, NY : Gareth Stevens Pub., c2009.
Agawam Juv Nonfiction - J549 PEL

Oklahoma
Baldwin, Guy.
New York : Marshall Cavendish Benchmark, c2010.
"Provides comprehensive information on the geography, history, wildlife, governmental structure, economy, cultural diversity, peoples, religion, and landmarks of Oklahoma"--Provided by publisher.
Agawam Juv Nonfiction - J976.6 BAL

Our children can soar : a celebration of Rosa, Barack, and the pioneers of change
Cook, Michelle.
New York : Bloomsbury, c2009.
Agawam Juv Nonfiction - J920 COO

Paper crafts for Halloween
McGee, Randel.
Berkeley Heights, NJ : Enslow Publishers, 2009.
"Provides a brief introduction to the history of Halloween, and Halloween -themed paper craft ideas"--Provided by publisher.
Agawam Juv Nonfiction - J745.5941 MCG

Persuasive speaking
Waldo, Dixie.
New York : Rosen Pub., 2007.
Agawam Juv Nonfiction - J808.5 WAL

Play ball like the pros : tips for kids from 20 big league stars
Krasner, Steven.
Atlanta, Ga. : Peachtree Publishers, c2002.
Nearly two dozen professional baseball players, such as Pedro Martinez and Derek Jeter, provide insights into how they prepare for and play the game.
Agawam Juv Nonfiction - J796.357 KRA

Rachael Ray : food entrepreneur
Abrams, Dennis, 1960-
New York : Chelsea House Publishers, c2009.
Agawam Juv Nonfiction - JB RAY

Recycling : reducing waste
Silverman, Buffy.
Chicago, Ill. : Heinemann Library, c2008.
Agawam Juv Nonfiction - J363.7282 SIL

Red wolves : and then there were (almost) none
Goldish, Meish.
New York, NY : Bearport Pub., 2009.
Through this true tale of wildlife survival, young readers discover the bold and creative ideas that Americans and their government have used to protect and care for the countrys endangered red wolves.
Agawam Juv Nonfiction - J599.773 GOL

Rocks
Pellant, Chris.
Pleasantville, NY : Gareth Stevens Pub., 2009.
Agawam Juv Nonfiction - J552 PEL

Sharks
Smith, Miranda.
Boston, Mass. : Kingfisher, 2008.
Takes the reader from ocean depths to coral reefs for close-ups of one of nature's most impressive creatures.
Agawam Juv Nonfiction - J597.3 SMI

Sing my song : a kid's guide to songwriting
Seskin, Steve.
Berkeley : Tricycle Press, c2008.
"An illustrated collection of songs co-written with children, with detailed instructions about the creative process of songwriting"--Provided by publisher.
Agawam Juv Nonfiction - J782.42 SES

South Carolina
Hoffman, Nancy, 1955-
New York : Marshall Cavendish Benchmark, c2010.
"Provides comprehensive information on the geography, history, wildlife, governmental structure, economy, cultural diversity, peoples, religion, and landmarks of South Carolina"--Provided by publisher.
Agawam Juv Nonfiction - J975.7 HOF

Space life
Kortenkamp, Steve.
Mankato, Minn. : Capstone Press, 2009.
"Discusses information about space life within recent years as well as plans for future explorations of space life"--Provided by publisher.
Agawam Juv Nonfiction - J576.8 KOR

Star spotters : telescopes and observatories
Jefferis, David.
New York : Crabtree Pub, c2009.
Agawam Juv Nonfiction - J522 JEF

Twisters and other terrible storms : a nonfiction companion to Twister on Tuesday
Osborne, Will.
New York : Random House, c2003.
Describes the changing nature of weather and how meteorologists predict and study such storms as tornadoes, hurricanes, and blizzards.
Agawam Juv Nonfiction - J551.55 OSB

Utah
Stefoff, Rebecca, 1951-
New York : Marshall Cavendish Benchmark, 2010.
"Provides comprehensive information on the geography, history, wildlife, governmental structure, economy, cultural diversity, peoples, religion, and landmarks of Utah"--Provided by publisher.
Agawam Juv Nonfiction - J979.2 STE

Why do horses have manes?
MacLeod, Elizabeth.
Toronto : Kids Can Press, c2009.
Agawam Juv Nonfiction - J636.1 MAC

Write your own article : newspaper, magazine, online
Gilbert, Sara.
Minneapolis, Minn. : Compass Point Books, c2009.
This book will help you learn how to find ideas and then find supporting evidence to write clearly about those ideas. It contains brainstorming and training activities to sharpen your writing skills. Tips and advice from news writers and examples from their own work will also help you.
Agawam Juv Nonfiction - J808.066 GIL

Write your own graphic novel
Rosinsky, Natalie M. (Natalie Myra).
Minneapolis, Minn. : Compass Point Books, c2009.
Readers become writers with tips from expert authors, writing activities, excerpts from well-known works, and a writer's timeline to help translate imagination into real stories.
Agawam Juv Nonfiction - J741.5 ROS

Your body battles a broken bone
Cobb, Vicki.
Minneapolis : Millbrook Press, c2009.
This book provides comic illustrations and photomicrographs that describe how the body heals a broken bone.
Agawam Juv Nonfiction - J617.471 COB

Your body battles a cavity
Cobb, Vicki.
Minneapolis : Millbrook Press, c2009.
Agawam Juv Nonfiction - J617.6 COB

Your body battles a cold
Cobb, Vicki.
Minneapolis, MN : Millbrook Press, c2009.
Color illustrations and photomicrographs show what happens when a human body is attacked by a cold virus.
Agawam Juv Nonfiction - J616.2 COB

Your body battles a cold
Cobb, Vicki.
Minneapolis, MN : Millbrook Press, c2009.
Color illustrations and photomicrographs show what happens when a human body is attacked by a cold virus.
Agawam Juv Nonfiction - J616.205 COB

Your body battles a stomachache
Cobb, Vicki.
Minneapolis : Millbrook Press, c2009.
Agawam Juv Nonfiction - J616.33 COB

Your body battles a stomachache
Cobb, Vicki.
Minneapolis : Millbrook Press, c2009.
Agawam Juv Nonfiction - J616.33 COB

Your body battles an earache
Cobb, Vicki.
Minneapolis : Millbrook Press, c2009.
Agawam Juv Nonfiction - J617.83 COB

Act early against autism : give your child a fighting chance from the start
Lytel, Jayne.
New York, N.Y. : Perigee, 2008.
Agawam Parenting - PAR 618.9289 LYT

All about my brother : an eight-year-old sister's introduction to her brother who has autism
Peralta, Sarah.
Shawnee Mission, KS : APC, c2002.
This is an invaluable contribution to helping typically developing children understand that a child with autism is a child first, and is someone interesting to know. Sarah gives insight into the sibling relationship in a way only a child would know. The book is heart-warming and introspective, with a writing style that makes it appropriate for children and adults alike.
Agawam Parenting - PAR J618.92 PER

Alphabet kids - from ADD to Zellweger syndrome : a guide to developmental, neurobiological and psychological disorders for parents and professionals
Woliver, Robbie.
London ; Philadelphia : Jessica Kingsley, 2008.
Agawam Parenting - PAR 618.92 WOL

Autism 24/7 : a family guide to learning at home and in the community
Bondy, Andy.
Bethesda, MD : Woodbine House, 2008.
Agawam Parenting - PAR 618.9285 BON

The autism & ADHD diet : a step-by-step guide to hope and healing by living gluten free and casein free (GFCF) and other interventions
Silberberg, Barrie.
Naperville, Ill. : Sourcebooks, c2009.
Agawam Parenting - PAR 618.9285 SIL

Autism spectrum disorders in infants and toddlers : diagnosis, assessment, and treatment
New York : Guilford Press, c2008.
Agawam Parenting - PAR 618.9285 AUT

The book whisperer : awakening the inner reader in every child
Miller, Donalyn.
San Francisco : Jossey-Bass, c2009.
Agawam Parenting - PAR 372.6 MIL

Dietary interventions in autism spectrum disorders : why they work when they do, why they don't when they don't
Aitken, Kenneth J.
London ; Philadelphia : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2009.
Agawam Parenting - PAR 618.92 AIT

Disconnected kids : the groundbreaking brain balance program for children with autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and other neurological disorders
Melillo, Robert.
New York : Perigee Book, 2009.
Agawam Parenting - PAR 618.92 MEL

Early intervention & autism : real-life questions, real-life answers
Ball, James.
Arlington, Tex. : Future Horizons, c2008.
When your child has just been diagnosed with autism, questions and concerns immediately flood your mind. What do I need to know first? What do I need to do first? What program is right for my child? This book discusses the components of a "perfect" program for young children with autism, including a variety of proven techniques, and gives parents tools to assess whether or not they "fit" their child and their family. It also includes a how-to guide for setting up an effective Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP) and transitioning a child with autism into a public school program.
Agawam Parenting - PAR 618.9289 BAL

Finding your child's way on the autism spectrum : discovering unique strengths, mastering behavior challenges
Hendrickson, Laura.
Chicago : Moody, c2009.
With an approach that is grounded in a deep understanding of the challenges those caring for autism spectrum children face, this book gives the reader sound, practical tools for understanding how to guide an autism spectrum child to function more fully as the person God created them to be. --From publisher description.
Agawam Parenting - PAR 618.92 HEN

The girl who spoke with pictures : autism through art
Miller, Eileen, 1962-
London ; Philadelphia : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2008.
Agawam Parenting - PAR 618.92 MIL

Growing up on the spectrum : a guide to life, love, and learning for teens and young adults with autism and Asperger's
Koegel, Lynn Kern.
New York : Viking, 2009.
Agawam Parenting - PAR 616.85 KOE

Healing and preventing autism a complete guide
McCarthy, Jenny, 1972-
New York : Dutton, c2009.
Agawam Parenting - PAR 618.9285 MCC

Hell is other parents : and other tales of maternal combustion
Kogan, Deborah Copaken.
New York : Voice, c2009.
The author discusses parenting as the greatest challenge of her life in a series of essays that describes her haphazard encounters with overprotective, competitive, and interfering fellow parents.
Agawam Parenting - PAR 306.874 KOG

Helping a child with nonverbal learning disorder or Asperger's disorder : a parent's guide
Stewart, Kathryn.
Oakland, CA : New Harbinger Publications, c2007.
Agawam Parenting - PAR 618.9289 STE

Hope for the autism spectrum : a mother and son journey of insight and biomedical intervention
Kirk, Sally.
London ; Philadelphia : Jessica Kingsley, 2008, c2009.
Agawam Parenting - PAR 618.92 KIR

How to make school make sense : a parents' guide to helping the child with Asperger syndrome
Lawrence, Clare.
London ; Philadelphia : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2008.
Agawam Parenting - PAR 371.94 LAW

How to raise a drug-free kid : the straight dope for parents
Califano, Joseph A., 1931-
New York : Simon & Schuster, 2009.
Agawam Parenting - PAR 649.48 CAL

If your kid eats this book, everything will still be okay : how to know if your child's injury or illness is really an emergency
Zibners, Lara.
New York : Wellness Central, 2009.
Agawam Parenting - PAR 618.92 ZIB

The kid-friendly ADHD & Autism cookbook : the ultimate guide to the gluten-free, milk-free diet
Compart, Pamela J.
Beverly, MA : Fair Winds, c2009.
Agawam Parenting - PAR 641.5631 COM

Louder than words : a mother's journey in healing autism
McCarthy, Jenny, 1972-
New York : Dutton, c2007.
Agawam Parenting - PAR 618.85882 MCC

My brother is autistic
Moore-Mallinos, Jennifer.
Hauppauge, N.Y. : Barron's ; Enfield : Publishers Group UK [distributor], 2008.
Agawam Parenting - PAR J616.8588 HEA

Some kids have autism
Rustad, Martha E. H. (Martha Elizabeth Hillman), 1975-
Mankato, Minn. : Pebble Books, c2008.
Agawam Parenting - PAR J618.9285 RUS

Teaching young children with autism spectrum disorder
Willis, Clarissa.
Beltsville, MD : Gryphon House, c2006.
Agawam Parenting - PAR 371.94 WIL

Toilet training for individuals with autism or other developmental issues : a comprehensive guide for parents & teachers
Wheeler, Maria.
Arlington, TX : Future Horizons, c2007.
Toilet training can become a battleground for caregivers and children alike, especially if the child has autism or other developmental challenges. Learn methods that avoid making the child feel like a failure.
Agawam Parenting - PAR 649.62 WHE

The verbal behavior approach : how to teach children with autism and related disorders
Barbera, Mary Lynch, 1965-
London ; Philadelphia Pa. : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, c2007.
Agawam Parenting - PAR 618.9289 BAR

Voices of autism : the healing companion : stories for courage, comfort and strength
New York : LaChance Pub., c2008.
Agawam Parenting - PAR 362.196 VOI

The way I see it : a personal look at autism and Asperger's
Grandin, Temple.
Arlington, Tex. : Future Horizons Inc c2008.
Agawam Parenting - PAR 618.9285 GRA

Abe's fish : a boyhood tale of Abraham Lincoln
Bryant, Jennifer.
New York : Sterling Pub. Co., 2009.
Young Abe Lincoln learns the meaning of selflessness and freedom when he encounters a soldier on a country road and gives up his prized possession: a fish he caught for the family's evening meal. Includes author's note on the early life of the sixteenth president.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ BRY

Abigail spells
Alter, Anna, 1974-
New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 2009.
George helps his best friend Abigail practice for the city spelling bee, then cheers her up when she makes a mistake.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ ALT

Abigail spells
Alter, Anna, 1974-
New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 2009.
George helps his best friend Abigail practice for the city spelling bee, then cheers her up when she makes a mistake.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ ALT

Amandina
Ruzzier, Sergio.
New York : Roaring Brook Press, 2008.
Amandina decides to overcome her shyness and show the town what a talented little dog she is, but when no one shows up for her performance, she finds that she also has a lot of perseverance.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ RUZ

Apple countdown
Holub, Joan.
Morton Grove, Ill. : Albert Whitman & Co., 2009.
Rhyming text describes a school field trip to an apple orchard, where the students count down all the things they see, from twenty nametags to one apple pie.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ HOL

Bea rocks the flock
Jamieson, Victoria.
New York : Bloomsbury U.S.A. Children's Books, 2009.
Tired of being criticized for not being a good sheep, Bea decides to leave the flock and start a new life in the big city, where she is certain that she will be more appreciated.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ JAM

A beautiful girl
Schwartz, Amy.
New Milford, Conn. : Roaring Brook Press, 2006.
On her way to the market, Jenna encounters an elephant, a robin, a fly, and a goldfish who discover some of the things that make little girls different from each of them.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ SCH

Bee and me
McGuinness, Elle J.
Kansas City, MO : Accord Pub., c2008.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ MCG

Billy Twitters and his blue whale problem
Barnett, Mac.
New York : Disney Hyperion Books, 2009.
When Billy Twitters' mother follows through on her threat to buy him a blue whale if he refuses to obey, he finds himself the owner of an enormous pet that he must take with him everywhere, which does not make him popular at school.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ BAR

The birthday pet
Javernick, Ellen.
New York : Marshall Cavendish, 2009.
Danny can have a pet for his birthday and he knows exactly what he wants, but the other members of his family think differently.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ JAV

Blueberry girl
Gaiman, Neil.
New York : HarperCollinsPublishers, 2009.
Rhyming text expresses a prayer for a girl to be protected from such dangers as nightmares at age three or false friends at fifteen, and to be granted clearness of sight and other favors.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ GAI

The boy, the bear, the baron, the bard
Rogers, Gregory.
Brookfield, Conn. : Roaring Brook Press, c2004.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ ROG

The boy, the bear, the baron, the bard
Rogers, Gregory.
Brookfield, Conn. : Roaring Brook Press, c2004.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ ROG

Bubble trouble
Mahy, Margaret.
New York, NY : Clarion Books, 2009.
Mabel blows a bubble that captures Baby and wafts him away, resulting in a wild chase that involves the whole neighborhood.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ MAH

Bullies never win
Cuyler, Margery.
New York : Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, 2009.
First-grader Jessica worries about everything Brenda the bully might tease her about, until the day she has had enough and discovers a new way to deal with Brenda.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ CUY

A carousel tale
Kleven, Elisa.
Berkeley : Tricycle Press, 2009.
Given the responsibility of taking care of his favorite carousel dog's tail during the winter, Ernst, the young blue crocodile, finds, as time goes by, that he cannot resist his own artistic urges.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ KLE

Cat
Van Fleet, Matthew.
New York : Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, c2009.
"...twenty-two breeds of frolicking felines demonstrate synonyms, action words, opposites, and more. Cleverly designed pull tabs and flaps plus seven pettable textures and a push-button squeaker offer interactive treats that will have toddlers purring along from start to surprising finish..."--Cover back.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ VAN

A children's treasury of poems
Bleck, Linda (ILT).
New York : Sterling, c2008.
An illustrated collection of short poems by such poets as Vachel Lindsay, Robert Louis Stevenson, Kate Greenaway, Edward Lear, and Lewis Carroll.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ- CHI

Christmas cookies : bite-size holiday lessons
Rosenthal, Amy Krouse.
New York : HarperCollins, 2008.
Baking cookies teaches us many lessons about the holiday season--and about life.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ ROS

Davy, soccer star!
Weninger, Brigitte.
New York : NorthSouth, 2008.
The Wild Rabbits want to win the Big Bad Badger Soccer Challenge Game.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ WEN

Dinosaur Woods : can seven clever critters save their forest home?
McClements, George.
New York : Beach Lane Books, 2009.
To save their homes from being destroyed by developers, a fanciful group of endangered animals constructs a fearsome dinosaur.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ MCC

Dog and Bear : three to get ready
Seeger, Laura Vaccaro.
New York : Roaring Brook Press, c2009.
Bear has a bucket stuck on his head, but luckily, Dog has a plan. It's not a perfect plan, but in this and two other stories, imperfect plans still work out when good friends help each other.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ SEE

The Dunderheads
Fleischman, Paul.
Somerville, Mass. : Candlewick Press, 2009.
When Miss Breakbone confiscates Junkyard's crucial find, Wheels, Pencil, Spider, and the rest of the Dunderheads plot to teach her a lesson.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ FLE

Elephants cannot dance!
Willems, Mo.
New York : Hyperion Books for Children, 2009.
Gerald the elephant is certain that he cannot dance but his friend Piggie convinces him to try.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ WIL

Emma's question
Urdahl, Catherine.
Watertown, MA : Charlesbridge, 2008.
When Emma's grandmother, who takes care of her after school and takes her out for bagels on Wednesdays, gets sick and has to go to the hospital, Emma is afraid that she will die--but she is also afraid to talk about her fear.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ URD

Enchanted lions
Greenberg, David (David T.).
New York : Dutton Children's Books, 2009.
One evening, Rose climbs on the back of an enchanted lion who takes her on a tour of outer space, where they race with Monoceros the unicorn, pass by Pegasus and Pisces, and are rescued from a black hole by Cetus the whale.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ GRE

Fun and games : a spot-it challenge
Marks, Jennifer, 1979-
Mankato, Minn. : Capstone Press, c2009.
"Simple text invites the reader to find items hidden in children's game- themed photographs"--Provided by publisher.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ MAR

The ghosts of Luckless Gulch
Isaacs, Anne.
New York : Atheneum Books for Young Readers, 2008.
During the California Gold Rush of 1848, ten-year-old Estrella, who runs so fast she is called "la Estrella corriente," the running star, faces a group of greedy ghosts who have stolen her exotic pets to work in their gold mine.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ ISA

Give a goat
Schrock, Jan West, 1936-
Gardiner, Me. : Tilbury House, 2008.
After hearing a story about a girl in Uganda whose life is changed for the better by the gift of a goat, a class of fifth-graders pulls together to raise funds to make a similar donation to someone in need.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ SCH

[Go! Go! Go! : with more than 70 flaps to uncover & discover
Munro, Roxie.
New York : Sterling, c2009.
Gatefolds, layers of lift-the-flaps and complex fold-outs take the reader on a race of a fire truck to battle a blaze, to gallop to the finish line on the favorite hore and riding the race course in a car.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ MUN

Goldilicious
Kann, Victoria.
New York, NY : HarperCollins Children's Books, 2009.
A little girl and her brother play with her imaginary gold-horned unicorn that can float on water, fly, and turn herself into a fairy princess.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ KAN

Goldilicious
Kann, Victoria.
New York, NY : HarperCollins Children's Books, 2009.
A little girl and her brother play with her imaginary gold-horned unicorn that can float on water, fly, and turn herself into a fairy princess.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ KAN

Gone wild : an endangered animal alphabet
McLimans, David.
New York : Walker, c2006.
Endangered animals are drawn into uniquely crafted letters in this bold alphabet book that provides information on the habitat and class of these rare creatures and the threats facing them.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ MCL

The great, great, great chicken war
De la Garza, David.
[Austin, Tex.] : Anchorage Press, [2007], c2008.
The tale of a conflict begun by those who are too afraid, or chicken, to address why they are fighting in the first place.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ DEL

Gus is a tree
Babin, Claire.
New York : Enchanted Lion Books, 2008.
Gus dozes off on the playground and dreams that he is a tree in the forest. Includes glossary of terms related to trees and forests.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ BAB

Hello, good-bye
Alda, Arlene, 1933-
Toronto : Tundra Books, c2009.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ ALD

Hello, Tilly
Dunbar, Polly.
Cambridge, Mass. : Candlewick Press, 2008.
Tilly and her animal friends have lots of fun living and playing together in a little yellow house.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ DUN

Henry's night
Johnson, D. B. (Donald B.), 1944-
Boston : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2009.
When Henry cannot sleep, he takes the night jar and tries to capture the song of the night bird.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ JOH

Here comes Gosling!
Asher, Sandy.
New York : Philomel Books, 2009.
Froggie and Rabbit host a picnic for Goose and Gander's new baby, but when the guest of honor starts to cry, Froggie finds a way to cheer her up.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ ASH

A hole in the road
Wood, Jakki.
London : Frances Lincoln Children's, 2008.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ WOO

Homework
Yorinks, Arthur.
New York : Walker & Co., 2009.
When Tony's pens, along with his pencil and eraser, come to life, the squabbling set of writing tools tries to complete Tony's neglected homework.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ YOR

I don't want to go to school
Blake, Stephanie.
New York : Random House Children's Books, 2009.
Simon the rabbit does not want to go to his first day of school, but by the time his mother comes to take him home, he is having such a good time that he does not want to leave.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ BLA

I spy A to Z : a book of picture riddles
Wick, Walter.
New York : Scholastic, c2009.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ WIC

"I'm not Santa!"
Allen, Jonathan, 1957-
New York : Hyperion Books for Children, c2008.
When Baby Hare mistakes Baby Owl for Santa Claus, it takes a visit from St. Nick himself to straighten things out.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ ALL

It's picture day today!
McDonald, Megan.
New York : Atheneum Books for Young Readers, c2009.
A classroom of art supplies gathers for their picture day.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ MCD

Just how long can a long string be?!
Baker, Keith, 1953-
New York : Arthur A. Levine Books, 2009.
Be it tied to a balloon, or kite, or hanging a picture, or stringing a banjo or a mop, a bird explains to an ant how long a string needs to be.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ BAK

Just like a baby
Havill, Juanita.
San Francisco : Chronicle Books, c2009.
Delighted by the arrival of baby Ellen, extended family members describe their plans for the young one, from becoming a fisherman to playing the saxophone, but baby Ellen prefers other activities.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ HAV

The king's taster
Oppel, Kenneth, 1967-
New York, NY : HarperCollinsPublishers, 2009.
The royal chef takes Max the dog, the royal taster, on several international journeys to find a dish for the land's pickiest king.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ OPP

Kiss! Kiss! Yuck! Yuck!
Mewburn, Kyle.
Atlanta : Peachtree, 2008.
Every time Aunty Elsie comes to visit, she finds Andy wherever he is hiding and gives him sloppy kisses on both cheeks.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ MEW

Lazy little loafers
Orlean, Susan.
New York : Abrams Books for Young Readers, 2008.
While walking to school, lugging a heavy backpack through New York City one morning, a disgruntled child questions why babies are so lazy, spending their days on useless activities such as napping and babbling rather than getting jobs.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ ORL

Little Bear's big sweater
Bedford, David, 1969-
Intercourse, PA : Good Books, 2009.
When Big Bear reluctantly hands down his favorite sweater and Little Bear soils it, the brothers learn to overcome their differences.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ BED

Little boat
Docherty, Thomas.
Somerville, Mass. : Templar Books, 2009, c2007.
One brave little boat is on a journey to discover the seven seas. Setting off into the big, wide world, Little Boat runs into treacherous waters, turbulent tides, and seafaring friends. After all his nautical adventures, our hero finds out that he's no longer such a little boat.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ DOC

Machines go to work
Low, William.
New York : Holt, 2009.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ LOW

A magical Christmas
Freedman, Claire.
Wilton, CT : Tiger Tales, 2008.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ FRE

Maisy's Christmas Day : a holiday board book
Cousins, Lucy.
Cambridge, MA : Candlewick Press, 2008.
Maisy and her friends unwrap and play with their Christmas presents, and then sit down to Christmas dinner together.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ-COU

Martha doesn't say sorry
Berger, Samantha.
New York : Little, Brown and Co., 2009.
Adorably clad in her pink dress and matching headband, Martha is ready to do just about anything-except say those three little words: I am sorry. But when this sweet but stubborn otter learns that niceties like cookies, piggyback rides, and hugs are for people who apologize, our mischievous heroine learns the ultimately rewarding feeling that comes with saying she's sorry.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ BER

Max & Ruby's Christmas tree
Wells, Rosemary.
New York, N.Y. : Grosset & Dunlap, 2007.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ-WEL

Mermaid dance
Hakala, Marjorie.
Maplewood, NJ : Blue Apple Books : Distributed in the U.S. by Chronicle Books, 2009.
On the first night of summer when high tide brings the ocean to the edge of the forest, woodland animals watch mermaids frolicking under a full moon.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ HAK

Minerva Louise on Christmas Eve
Stoeke, Janet Morgan.
New York : Dutton Children's Books, 2007.
Minerva Louise follows a farmer in a red hat from a snowy rooftop, down a "well," and into the house with the red curtains, where she finds a tree decorated with sparkling eggs.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ STO

Minerva Louise on Halloween
Stoeke, Janet Morgan.
New York : Dutton Children's Books, 2009.
On her first Halloween, Minerva Louise the hen puzzles over costumes but enjoys her first taste of candy corn.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ STO

Miss Smith and the haunted library
Garland, Michael, 1952-
New York : Dutton Children's Books, 2009.
When Miss Smith brings her students to the public library, they not only meet Virginia Creeper, the librarian, but also a host of frightening creatures that emerge from the pages of the "Incredible Storybook" as Ms. Creeper reads her favorite tales.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ GAR

Mole's in love
Bedford, David, 1969-
Wilton, CT : Tiger Tales, 2009.
Morris the mole is looking for someone to love. After a series of false encounters due to his eyesight, Morris finally finds his love.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ BED

Mother Goose manners
Ziefert, Harriet.
Maplewood, N.J. : Blue Apple Books ; [San Francisco] : Distributed in the U.S. by Chronicle Books, c2008.
Familiar characters from Mother Goose rhymes present lessons in good manners, such as Little Jack Horner remembering that he should have used a fork to eat his Christmas pie.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ ZIE

My forever dress
Ziefert, Harriet.
Maplewood, NJ : Blue Apple Books : Distributed in the U.S. by Chronicle Books, 2009.
Grandma sews an environmentally friendly party dress for her granddaughter that can be recycled as she grows up.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ ZIE

My name is Sangoel
Williams, Karen Lynn.
Grand Rapids, Mich. : Eerdmans Books for Young Readers, 2009.
As a refugee from Sudan to the United States, Sangoel is frustrated that no one can pronounce his name correctly until he finds a clever way to solve the problem.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ WIL

My Uncle Emily
Yolen, Jane.
New York, NY : Philomel Books, 2009.
In 1881 Amherst, Massachusetts, six-year-old Gilbert finds it both challenging and wonderful to spend time with his aunt, the reclusive poet Emily Dickinson, who lives next door.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ YOL

The nice book
Stein, David Ezra.
New York : G.P. Putnam's Sons, 2008.
Monkeys, mice, snakes, cats, and many other animals demonstrate how to act towards others.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ STE

The nine lives of Rotten Ralph
Gantos, Jack.
Boston : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2009.
When the veterinarian determines that Sarah's cat has used up eight of his nine lives, will the high-spirited feline finally stop misbehaving?
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ GAN

No babysitters allowed
Stewart, Amber.
New York : Bloomsbury : Distributed to the trade by Macmillan, 2008.
Hopscotch is a very brave young rabbit until his parents go out and leave him with a babysitter.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ STE

Oh, what a beautiful day! : a counting book
Modesitt, Jeanne.
Honesdale, Pa. : Boyds Mills Press, c2009.
Easy-to-read, rhyming text celebrates the wonder of a beautiful day as a girl meets animals swirling, twirling, and loving every minute of it.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ MOD

Once upon a Saturday
Lammle, Leslie.
New York : HarperCollinsPublishers, 2009.
While doing her Saturday morning chores June uses her imagination to make the work a lot more fun.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ LAM

Our corner grocery store
Schwartz, Joanne F., 1960-
Toronto : Tundra Books, 2009.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ SCH

Papa is a pirate
Grossmann-Hensel, Katharina.
New York : North-South ; 2009.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ GRO

Play with me
Ross, Michael Elsohn, 1952-
Berkeley : Tricycle Press, 2009.
In rhyming text, describes parents and children, from the animal kingdom to mankind, playing all around the world. Includes ideas for playing.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ ROS

Polo and Lily
Faller, Régis.
New York : Roaring Brook Press, 2009.
In this wordless picture book, Polo the dog meets a rabbit named Lily and the two become friends.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ FAL

Pretty Pru
Dunbar, Polly.
Somerville, Mass. : Candlewick, 2009.
Pretty Pru is trying on her favorite red lipstick. She's so busy prancing that she doesn't notice when someone borrows her special purse. Could it be Tiptoe the rabbit, blushing a shade of pink? Or Doodle the alligator, pointing a pretty finger? And what is that on top of Tumpty's head?
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ DUN

The princess gown
Strauss, Linda Leopold.
Boston : Houghton Mifflin Company, 2008.
If the wedding dress young Hanna's family is making is not chosen for the princess, they will go to the poor house but thanks to Hanna's sharp eyes and artistic ability, her father stands a very good chance of becoming Embroiderer to the Princess.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ STR

Princess K.I.M. and the lie that grew
Cocca-Leffler, Maryann, 1958-
Morton Grove, Ill. : Albert Whitman & Co., 2009.
After new girl Kim tells her classmates she is from a royal family, her lie grows and grows.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ COC

Princess Pig
Spinelli, Eileen.
New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 2009.
A pig believes herself to be a princess and behaves accordingly, but soon learns that being royalty has a price.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ SPI

Quiet Bunny
McCue, Lisa.
New York, NY : Sterling Pub. Co., 2009.
Quiet Rabbit enjoys listening to the night song of the other animals every evening and wishes he could join them, but no matter how hard he tries he is unable to copy their sounds.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ MCC

Round like a ball!
Ernst, Lisa Campbell.
Maplewood, N.J. : Blue Apple Books : Distributed in the U.S. by Chronicle Books, 2008.
Everyone tries to guess what is round and warm and cold and strong and fragile, until they finally realize it is Earth.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ ERN

The runaway mummy : a petrifying parody
Rex, Michael.
New York : G.P. Putnam's Sons, c2009.
A little mummy who wants to run away tells his mother how he will escape, but no matter what horrible creature he claims he will become or where he plans to go, she promises to be there with him.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ REX

S is for save the planet : a how-to-be green alphabet
Herzog, Brad.
Chelsea, MI : Sleeping Bear Press, c2009.
Suggestions, information, and poems about environmental issues, one for each letter of the alphabet.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ HER

Sam the snowman
Winget, Susan.
New York, NY : HarperCollins, c2008.
Young snowman Sam is having difficulty making snow, but with the help of his new friends, Sarah and Tommy, he discovers the magic of giving and the trick to creating snow.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ WIN

School times : a spot-it challenge
Marks, Jennifer, 1979-
Mankato, Minn. : Capstone Press, c2009.
"Simple text invites the reader to find items hidden in school-themed photographs"--Provided by publisher.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ MAR

Sergio saves the game!
Rodriguez, Edel.
New York : Little, Brown and Co., 2009.
Although Sergio the penguin loves to play soccer, he is very clumsy and uncoordinated and he practices day and night, hoping he can help his team win the big game against the Seagulls.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ ROD

Simms Taback's city animals
Taback, Simms.
Maplewood, NJ : Blue Apple Books : Distributed in the U.S. by Chronicle Books, 2009.
The reader is invited to guess which animal is hiding beneath fold-outs that reveal a succession of clues.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ TAB

Sleepy little alphabet : a bedtime story from Alphabet Town
Sierra, Judy.
New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 2009.
Sleepy letters of the alphabet get ready for bed.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ SIE

Sleepy little alphabet : a bedtime story from Alphabet Town
Sierra, Judy.
New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 2009.
Sleepy letters of the alphabet get ready for bed.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ SIE

Sneaky Weasel
Shaw, Hannah.
New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 2009, c2008.
Although he's had a lot of fun doing sneaky and devilish things to all his friends for his own amusement, Sneaky Weasel learns a hard lesson about friendship and respect when he throws a party for himself and no one shows up.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ SHA

Someone for Mr. Sussman
Polacco, Patricia.
New York, NY : Philomel Books, 2008.
Although she is the best matchmaker in the neighborhood, Jerome's Bubbie has a hard time finding a match for the fussy Mr. Sussman.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ POL

Squawking Matilda
Horstman, Lisa.
Tarrytown, NY : Marshall Cavendish Children, c2009.
Mae likes starting projects but never seems to finish them, and so when Aunt Susan asks her to take care of a feisty chicken Mae is soon distracted, then must find a way to make up for her neglect before Aunt Susan's visit.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ HOR

Squawking Matilda
Horstman, Lisa.
Tarrytown, NY : Marshall Cavendish Children, c2009.
Mae likes starting projects but never seems to finish them, and so when Aunt Susan asks her to take care of a feisty chicken Mae is soon distracted, then must find a way to make up for her neglect before Aunt Susan's visit.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ HOR

Star of the Week : a story of love, adoption, and brownies with sprinkles
Friedman, Darlene.
New York : HarperCollinsPublishers, 2009.
As her turn to be "Star of the Week" in her kindergarten class approaches, Cassidy-Li puts together a poster with pictures of her family, friends, and pets, and wonders about her birthparents in China.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ FRI

The story of Growl
Horacek, Judy.
La Jolla, Calif. : Kane/Miller Book Publishers, 2008, c2007.
Growl is a little monster and she loves to growl. But when the town no longer allows growling until Growl saves the day with her growls.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ HOR

Sue McDonald had a book
Tobin, James, 1956-
New York : Henry Holt, 2009.
When A, E, I, O, and U jump off the page, reader Sue McDonald pursues the renegade vowels.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ TOB

Sugar would not eat it
Jenkins, Emily, 1967-
New York : Schwartz & Wade Books, 2009.
When Leo adopts a cat, he names her Sugar and tries to feed her a piece of his birthday cake, but no matter what Leo does to try to make her eat it, the cat simply refuses.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ JEN

Summer wonders
Raczka, Bob.
Morton Grove, Ill. : Albert Whitman & Co., 2009.
Illustrations and rhyming text celebrate the sights and sounds of summer, from days of diving and swimming to nights of stargazing and fireflies.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ RAC

Sylvie
Sattler, Jennifer Gordon.
New York : Random House Children's Books, 2009.
When Sylvie the pink flamingo learns her color comes from the little pink shrimp she eats, she decides to expand her choices, trying everything under the sun and, unfortunately, overdoing it.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ SAT

Ten days and nine nights
Heo, Yumi.
New York : Schwartz & Wade Books, 2009.
A young girl eagerly awaits the arrival of her newly-adopted sister from Korea, while her whole family prepares.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ HEO

There was an old monster
Emberley, Rebecca.
New York : Orchard Books, 2009.
In this variation on the traditional cumulative rhyme, a monster swallows ants, a lizard, a bat, and other creatures to try to cure a stomach ache than began when he swallowed a tick.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ EMB

Thunder-Boomer!
Crum, Shutta.
New York : Clarion Books, 2009.
A farm family scurries for shelter from a violent thunderstorm that brings welcome relief from the heat and also an unexpected surprise.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ CRU

Tiny and Hercules
Schwartz, Amy.
New York : Roaring Brook Press, 2009.
Five short stories about the lives of two unusual friends: Tiny, an elephant with a fear of ice skating and a newfound love of knitting, and Hercules, a mouse with a heart of gold and a desire to learn to paint.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ SCH

Tiny and Hercules
Schwartz, Amy.
New York : Roaring Brook Press, 2009.
Five short stories about the lives of two unusual friends: Tiny, an elephant with a fear of ice skating and a newfound love of knitting, and Hercules, a mouse with a heart of gold and a desire to learn to paint.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ SCH

Tony and the pizza champions
Gemignani, Tony.
San Francisco : Chronicle Books, 2009.
When Tossing Tony is invited to the World Pizza Championship in Italy, he forms a team with Quick Ken, Strong Sean, Mighty Mike, Silly Siler, and Famous Joe, along with a top secret, incredible routine for the competition. Includes a recipe for pizza and instructions for tossing pizza dough.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ GEM

Tortuga in trouble
Paul, Ann Whitford.
New York : Holiday House, 2009.
When Tortuga arrives at Abuela's house to bring her supper, Abula looks suspiciously like Coyote. Includes a glossary of Spanish words used.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ PAU

Tricking the Tallyman
Davies, Jacqueline, 1962-
New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 2008.
In 1790, the suspicious residents of a small Vermont town try to trick the man who has been sent to count their population for the first United States Census.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ DAV

Two sticks
Protopopescu, Orel Odinov.
New York : Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2007.
Maybelle loves to drum, but after bringing home eleven crocodiles in whose mouth she has played a toothy tune, her parents are only too eager to replace them with any drum of Maybelle's choosing.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ PRO

The ugly duckling
Andersen, H. C. (Hans Christian), 1805-1875.
New York : North-South Books, c2009.
An ugly duckling spends an unhappy year ostracized by the other animals before he grows into a beautiful swan.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ AND

A very curious bear
Mitton, Tony.
New York : Random House Children's Books, 2009.
A very curious bear asks his parent questions about all the things they see and do all day long.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ MIT

Voyage to the Pharos
Gauch, Sarah.
New York, N.Y. : Viking, 2009.
A young boy in ancient times embarks on an adventurous sea voyage to Alexandria, Egypt, home of the famous Pharos Lighthouse.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ GAU

Watch out for Wolfgang
Carrick, Paul.
Watertown, MA : Charlesbridge, c2009.
When an old mother robot sends her three sons out into the world to make their own way, the outcome is not what anyone expects.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ CAR

Welcome to the zoo!
Jay, Alison.
New York, NY, U.S.A. : Dial Books for Young Readers, c2008.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ JAY

When I grow up
Gore, Leonid.
New York : Scholastic Press, 2009.
At his drawing table on a rainy day, a boy imagines all the ways in which different things might grow up, and comes to the conclusion that he will grow up to be just like his dad. On die-cut pages.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ GOR

When Posey peeked at Christmas
Dixon, Ann.
Morton Grove, Ill. : Albert Whitman & Company, 2008.
At Christmas time, Grandma Mouse shares a story of a little girl who peeks at all of her gifts the night before Christmas Eve, then feels terrible about what she has done.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ DIX

Where is the cake now?
The, Tjong Khing.
New York ; London : Abrams, c2009.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ KHI

Where's Tumpty?
Dunbar, Polly.
[Somerville, Mass.] : Candlewick Press 2009.
Tumpty the elephant tries unsuccessfully to hide by closing his eyes. But his friends can all see him, and they laugh. But then Tumpty finds the way to hide. And his friends search for their missing friend.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ DUN

Which puppy?
Feiffer, Kate.
New York : Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, 2009.
Puppies from around the world--along with some would-be puppies--compete with one another to become the First Family's new puppy.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ FEI

A wild Father's Day
Callahan, Sean, 1965-
Morton Grove, Ill. : Albert Whitman & Co., 2009.
As they enjoy indoor and outdoor activities on Father's Day, a father and his children pretend to be wild animals.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ CAL

Yes Day!
Rosenthal, Amy Krouse.
New York : HarperCollins, 2009.
A little boy gets everything he asks for on Yes Day, a special day that only comes once a year.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ ROS

Yes Day!
Rosenthal, Amy Krouse.
New York : HarperCollins, 2009.
A little boy gets everything he asks for on Yes Day, a special day that only comes once a year.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ ROS

You?
Radunsky, Vladimir.
Orlando : Harcourt, Inc., 2009.
A lonely girl and a stray dog find one another in a park.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ RAD

You can't go to school naked!
Billstrom, Dianne.
New York : G.P. Putnams Sons, 2008.
Parents warn their son of all the dangers he may encounter if he goes to school without wearing clothes.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ BIL

Yum yum! What fun!
Bergman, Mara.
New York : Greenwillow Books, 2009.
A series of animals sneak` into the house, looking for something to eat.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ BER

The yummiest love
McCourt, Lisa.
New York, NY : Orchard Books, 2009.
A bear tells its child some of the many reasons for the love that exists between them.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ MCC

Dora and the stuck truck
Beinstein, Phoebe.
New York : Simon Spotlight/Nick Jr., c2008.
Ice-Cream Truck is stuck, and it's up to Dora and Boots to save him. They call on Ten-Wheeler, Giant Crane, and Bulldozer to help out too.
Agawam Juv Paperback - JJP BEI

Dora celebrates Earth Day!
Sollinger, Emily.
New York : Simon Spotlight/Nickelodeon, c2009.
"It's Earth Day, and Dora is making a scrapbook filled with tips about what we can all do to help save our planet"--P. [4] of cover.
Agawam Juv Paperback - JJP SOL

Dora loves boots
Inches, Alison.
New York : Simon Spotlight/Nick Jr., c2004.
Agawam Juv Paperback - JJP INC

Dora saves Crystal Kingdom
Reisner, Molly.
New York : Simon Spotlight/Nickelodeon, c2009.
Dora needs to help a brave girl named Allie save the beautiful Crystal Kingdom from the greedy king who hid all the magic crystals.
Agawam Juv Paperback - JJP REI

Dora saves the Snow Princess
New York : Simon Spotlight/Nick Jr., c2008.
Dora, Boots, and the Snowflake Fairy are off to save La Princessa Sabrina and her snowy forest from a mean witch who has locked her in a tower and taken away her magic snow crystal. Dora's going to need your help because time is running out and the snowy forest is almost melted.
Agawam Juv Paperback - JJP BEI

I love my abuela!
Ricci, Christine.
New York : Simon Spotlight/Nickelodeon, c2009.
Dora shares why her grandma is so special to her, and how she has learned so much from Abuela, including how to be an explorer!
Agawam Juv Paperback - JJP RIC

It's sharing day!
Larsen, Kirsten.
New York : Simon Spotlight/Nick Jr., c2007.
Agawam Juv Paperback - JJP LAR

Say ahhh! : Dora goes to the doctor
Beinstein, Phoebe.
New York : Simon Spotlight/Nickelodeon, c2008.
It's time for a checkup! What happens when you go to the doctor? Find out what happensto Dora when she visits the doctor office.
Agawam Juv Paperback - JJP BEI

Swim, Boots, swim!
Beinstein, Phoebe.
New York : Simon Spotlight/Nickelodeon, 2009.
Agawam Juv Paperback - JJP BEI

Guinness world records
[London] : Guinness World Records, c2000-
Agawam Juv Reference - STUDENT REF 031 GUI 2010

Amelia Bedelia
Parish, Peggy.
New York : Scholastic Inc., c1963, (1993 printing).
A literal-minded housekeeper causes a ruckus in the household when she attempts to make sense of some instructions.
Agawam Juv Paperback - EP PAR

Arthur and the school pet
Brown, Marc Tolon.
New York : Random House, c2003.
D.W. volunteers to take care of the class gerbil during Christmas vacation and finds that he is difficult to keep track of.
Agawam Juv Paperback - EP BRO LEVEL 3

Clues at the carnival
Ip, Ivy S.
New York : Scholastic Inc., c2001.
"A hat is missing from the carnival. Scooby Doo and the gang will find it."
Agawam Juv Paperback - EP IP LEVEL 1

Cowgirl Kate and Cocoa : horse in the house
Silverman, Erica.
Orlando, Fla. : Harcourt Children's Books, 2009.
When Cocoa decides to explore the house, Cowgirl Kate has a hard time convincing him he must return to the barn.
Agawam Juv Fiction - E SIL

Ghost school
Wasserman, Robin.
New York : Scholastic, c2002.
Scooby and his friends go to the old schoolhouse but i was dark and empty. Did a ghost scare everyone away?
Agawam Juv Paperback - EP WAS LEVEL 1

The haunted pumpkins
Nagler, Michelle H.
New York : Scholastic Inc., 2001.
"Are the pumpkins haunted? Scooby-Do and the gang are on the case! Scooby-Doo picture clue books use pictures to help tell the story. The flash cards at the end of the book help you learn new words."
Agawam Juv Paperback - EP NAG LEVEL1

Henry and Mudge and the snowman plan : the nineteenth book of their adventures
Rylant, Cynthia.
New York, N.Y. : Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, c1999.
Henry, his dog Mudge, and his father enter a snowman building contest at the local park and win third place.
Agawam Juv Paperback - EP RYL

Horse heroes : true stories of amazing horses
Petty, Kate.
New York : DK Pub., c1999.
Tells seven stories of heroic and amazing horses.
Agawam Juv Fiction - E636.1 PET

Houndsley and Catina plink and plunk
Howe, James, 1946-
Somerville, Mass. : Candlewick Press, 2009.
Houndsley likes canoeing and his friend Catina likes bicycling, but each has to help the other learn to enjoy these activities in order to do them together.
Agawam Juv Fiction - E HOW

Meet big foot
Nagler, Michelle H.
New York, NY : Scholastic Inc., c2002.
Is Big Foot hiding in the woods? It's another mystery for Scooby-Doo.
Agawam Juv Paperback - EP NAG LEVEL 1

The missing tooth mystery
Barbo, Maria S.
New York, NY : Scholastic, [2002].
Did a monster take the missing tooth? Scooby and Shaggy will solve this mystery!
Agawam Juv Paperback - EP BAR LEVEL1

My soccer mom from Mars
Hass, E. A.
New York : Grosset & Dunlap, c2001.
Sometimes Ryan is so busy worrying about how his mom will embarrass him during his soccer game that he messes up his game.
Agawam Juv Paperback - EP BOO LEVEL 2

One happy classroom
Simon, Charnan.
New York : Scholastic, 2001, c1997.
Activities in a happy, busy kindergarten classroom introduce the numbers one to ten.
Agawam Juv Fiction - E SIM

The race car monster
Herman, Gail, 1959-
New York : Scholastic Inc., c2001.
"Scooby and the gang are going to the racetrack for a day of fun and excitement. But they hear roaring! Then they see flashing teeth! Is there a monster lurking at the racetrack? Only Scooby-Doo can solve the mystery."
Agawam Juv Paperback - EP HER LEVEL 2

Scooby-Doo 2 : monsters unleashed
West, Tracey, 1965-
New York : Scholastic, Inc., c2004.
Agawam Juv Paperback - EP WES LEVEL 3

Scooby-Doo! sea monster scare
Herman, Gail, 1959-
New York : Scholastic, c2002.
Agawam Juv Paperback - EP HER LEVEL 2

Scooby-Doo! : the pizza place ghost
New York : Scholastic Inc., 2000.
Scooby-Doo and the gang find out if the pizza place is really haunted.
Agawam Juv Paperback - EP SCO LEVEL 1

Stars of the sea
Fowler, Allan.
New York : Children's Press, c2000.
Describes the physical characteristics, habitats, and behavior of sea stars, also known as starfishes.
Agawam Juv Fiction - E593.93 FOW

Teach us, Amelia Bedelia
Parish, Peggy.
New York : Scholastic, [1995?], c1977.
The very literal minded Amelia Bedelia becomes a substitute teacher for a day.
Agawam Juv Paperback - EP PAR LEVEL 4

Treasure hunt
Barbo, Maria S.
New York, NY : Scholastic, [2002].
Scooby and the gang have a picnic and look for treasure.
Agawam Juv Paperback - EP BAR LEVEL 1

Winter ice is nice
Barkly, Bob.
New York : Scholastic, 2002.
"Clifford, Mac and T-Bone think that ice is nice! But Cleo will not skate with them. Why not?"
Agawam Juv Paperback - EP BRI

Zelda and Ivy : keeping secrets
Kvasnosky, Laura McGee.
Somerville, Mass. : Candlewick Press, 2009.
It's springtime, and little sister Ivy wants to prove she can keep a secret, but there are some secrets that are too good to keep. Big sister Zelda longs to play the perfect April Fool's Day prank, but can she outsmart the clever Ivy? And will opera star hopeful Zelda be upstaged by a butterfly in the final act? Fresh and funny, full of sugar and sass, this trio of tales about everyday life with siblings and friends is sure to strike a chord with young readers everywhere.
Agawam Juv Fiction - E KVA

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