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• Escargot

  Slater, Dashka,

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  The story is about a French snail named Escargot, who has big dreams and a delightful personality.

• The Dragonet Prophecy

  Sutherland, Tui, 1978-

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  The story follows five young dragonets chosen by a prophecy to end a war between dragon tribes. They escape captivity and work together to fulfill their destiny and bring peace.

• Pete the Cat Checks Out the Library

  Dean, James, 1957-

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  Pete visits the library! He discovers new books and learns that reading is an exciting adventure!

• How to Train Your Dragon. [Book 1]

  Cowell, Cressida

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  Hiccup, a young Viking, befriends a dragon named Toothless. Together, they show that understanding and friendship are the keys to training dragons.

• Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone

  Rowling, J. K.,

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  Harry, a young boy, learns he's a wizard and attends Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. There, he uncovers a secret about a magical stone and must stop dark forces from finding it.

• The One and Only Ivan

  Applegate, Katherine

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  Told from the perspective of a gorilla named Ivan, this book explores themes of friendship, art and freedom in a zoo setting.

• Madeline and the Gypsies

  Bemelmans, Ludwig, 1898-1962

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  Madeline and her friends encounter a group of gypsies during a trip to the countryside.

• Goodnight Moon

  Brown, Margaret Wise, 1910-1952

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  In a quiet room a little bunny says goodnight to various objects around him, such as the moon, the stars and the cow jumping over the moon.

• Matilda

  Dahl, Roald,

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  The story of a gifted little girl who uses her intelligence and powers to stand up to her cruel parents and the tyrannical headmistress, Miss Trunchbull.

• Hatchet

  Paulsen, Gary

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  Brian is traveling to visit his father in the Canadian wilderness when the small plane he's on crashes, and the pilot dies of a heart attack. Alone, Brian must rely on his resourcefulness, determination and the small hatchet his mother gave him…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Llama Llama Red Pajama

  Dewdney, Anna

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  Llama Llama gets tucked into bed by his mother, wearing his red pajamas.

• Charlotte's Web

  White, E. B. (Elwyn Brooks), 1899-1985,

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  A classic story of friendship, love and loss between a pig named Wilbur and a clever spider named Charlotte. It's an emotional, timeless read.

• The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe

  Lewis, C. S. (Clive Staples), 1898-1963,

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  During World War II four siblings—Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy—are evacuated from London to a country house. While exploring the house, Lucy, the youngest, discovers a wardrobe that leads to a magical world called Narnia.

• Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

  Dahl, Roald,

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  Charlie Bucket wins a golden ticket to visit Willy Wonka’s magical chocolate factory. Inside, he and the other children learn important lessons about kindness and greed.

• The Land of Stories

  the Wishing Spell

  Colfer, Chris, 1990-

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  Twins Alex and Connor are transported into a magical world of fairytales. Together, they embark on an adventure to find a way home while meeting beloved characters and facing exciting challenges.

• There's An Alligator Under My Bed

  Mayer, Mercer, 1943-

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  A fun story about a child who fears an alligator under their bed, but soon discovers it’s not as scary as they thought.

• The Lightning Thief

  Riordan, Rick,

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  Percy Jackson discovers he's a demigod and must embark on a quest to prevent a war among the gods.

• The Outlaws Scarlett and Browne

  Stroud, Jonathan,

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  Scarlett and Albert, two outlaws in a dangerous world, team up to survive and uncover secrets while facing powerful enemies.