The Cook and the King

by Juia Donaldson

The king searches his kingdom far and wide for the perfect cook.  He’s very particular, and none of the cooks can get the job done just right.  Until the king meets Wobbly Bob.  The king thinks Wobbly Bob might be the perfect fit, but there’s just one small hitch–Wobbly Bob is afraid of everything.  He’s afraid that he’ll nick himself with the sharp kitchen knives, and he’s afraid he’ll get dirt from the vegetable garden on his new apron.  Wobbly Bob needs a companion to help him feel brave, so the king himself tags along every step of the way.

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A Piglet Named Mercy

by Kate Dicamillo

Mr. Watson and Mrs. Watson live ordinary lives.  Sometimes their lives feel a bit too ordinary.  Sometimes they wish something different would happen.  and one day it does, when someone unpredictable finds her way to their front door.  In a delightful origin story for the star of the Mercy Watson series, a tiny piglet brings love (and chaos) to deckawoo Drive–and the Watsons’ lives will never be the same.

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Sadie and the Silver Shoes

by Jane Godwin

With three older brothers to pass along hand-me-downs, Sadie doesn’t have much to say in choosing her clothes.  Her outfits always look interesting, though (even if some kids at school might not think so).  But Sadie is allowed to pick her shoes, so one day she buys the most beautiful shoes ever–shoes that sparkle in the sun, shoes she wears everywhere.  That is, until Sadie and her brothers hop down a creek on an adventure, and one shoe falls off and is swept away.  Whatever will Sadie do with one silver shoe? 

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Make A Wish, Henry Bear

by Liam Francis Walsh

Henry Bear has very unusual parents.  They encourage him to stay up all night, eat chocolate cake at every meal, and get into trouble with his teacher.  But what happens when Henry Bear grows tired of indulging in childish things?Share This Post With People You Know:
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Megabat and Fancy Cat

by Anna Humphrey

Megabat was looking forward to Christmas morning: presents, playing toys, smooshfruit and watching Star Wars.  But then Daniel opened his las special present; a beautiful cat named Priscilla!  Megabat is not sure he likes this cat.  But Daniel loves his new cat!  She’s fun to play with, and she’s so soft and fluffy.  Megabat is not soft OR fluffy.  He’s not purebred and he doesn’t have a big, beautiful swishy tail.  What if Daniel loves Priscilla more than Megabat?Share This Post With People You Know:
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Somewhere Only We Know

 by Maurene Goo

9:00p.m.: Lucky is the biggest Korean pop star on the scene, and tomorrow is her debut on The Tonight Show, hopefully a breakout performance for her career.  She’s in her fancy hotel, and her feet are killing her.  She’s dying for a hamburger.  10:00p.m.: Jack is sneaking into a fancy hotel, on assignment for his tabloid reporter job that he keeps secret from his high-profile journalist father.  On his way out, he runs into a girl wearing hotel slippers who is determined to find a hamburger.  She looks familiar.  She’s kind of cute.  He’s really curious.  12:00 a.m.: Nothing will ever be the same.Share This Post With People You Know:
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Don’t Date Rosa Santos

 by Nina Moreno

Rosa Santos is cursed by the sea–at least, that’s what they say.  Dating her is bad news, especially if you’re a boy with a boat.  But Rosa Feels more caught than cursed.  Caught between cultures and choices.  Between her abuela and her mother.  Between her home and Cuba.  as her college decision looms, Rosa collides-literally- with Alex Aquino, the mysterious boy with tattoos of the ocean whose family owns the marina.  With her heart, her family, and her future on the line, can Rosa break a curse and find her place beyond the horizon?Share This Post With People You Know:
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Queen Bee

By Dorthea Benton Frank

Queen Bee is a classic Lowcountry Tale–warm, wise and hilarious, it roars with humanity and a dropperful of whodunit added for good measure by an unseen hand.  Share This Post With People You Know:
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