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Anne's Kindred Spirits: Inspired by Anne of Green Gables
Kallie George, Abigail Halpin
Hardcover (Tundra Books, May 7, 2019)The sweet and funny second book in a new early-reader series, starring the spirited and outspoken Anne Shirley as she makes friends and settles into life at Green Gables -- with a few hijinks along the way, of course!Anne is nervous and excited to meet Diana, a neighbor girl who she just knows will be a kindred spirit. She's even more excited when she learns that she's invited to her very first picnic! Until Marilla's precious brooch goes missing and it looks like it's Anne's fault. That is, Marilla is upset and Anne's picnic adventure is now in jeopardy. Ultimately, the misunderstanding with the brooch is resolved and Anne is able to go to the picnic. Anne and Diana's friendship blossoms and Anne's bond with Matthew and Marilla grows stronger.Lovingly adapted by Kallie George with beautiful nostalgic illustrations by Abigail Halpin, this series is perfect for fans of Anne, new and old.
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All Fired Up
Jennifer L. Johnson
Paperback (Scholastic Inc., June 26, 2018)Ash wants to be a great Pokémon Trainer. But sometimes Trainers have to make big sacrifices. Charizard can only get stronger if it leaves Ash -- forever. But that means Ash has no Fire-type Pokémon at all. Have his dreams of becoming a Pokémon Master gone up in flames?
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The Berenstain Bears and the New Girl in Town
Stan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain
Paperback (Random House Books for Young Readers, May 25, 1993)Illus. in black-and-white. Brother Bear falls in love with Bonnie Brown, but an ancient family feud resurfaces, and they're forbidden to see each other. Only when the cubs stage a production of Romeo and Juliet do the grownups of Bear Country learn to leave their prejudices behind.
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Arthur Locked in the Library!: An Arthur Chapter Book
Marc Brown
Paperback (Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, March 5, 2012)After Arthur calls Francine a marshmallow, she refuses to speak to him. Then Mr. Ratburn pairs them up for a homework project. They reluctantly go to the library for research-and find themselves locked in once the library closes. Will Arthur and Francine set aside their differences and work together to find a way out? In chapter-book format, for children who are ready to read on their own, this supenseful adventure will surely be a hit among Arthur fans.
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The Berenstain Bears at the Teen Rock Cafe
Stan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain
Paperback (Random House Books for Young Readers, Oct. 15, 1996)Illustrated in black-and-white. Ms. Acappella, the new music teacher, might not be so bad after all. She's got a soft spot for rock-and-roll and--even better, as far as the cubs are concerned--a knack for tackling mysteries!
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Ash to the Rescue
Tracey West
Paperback (Scholastic Inc., June 26, 2018)Team Rocket is rounding up Pokémon in the Johto region! They can't wait to get their greedy hands on Ledyba, Hoppip, and Wooper. It's up to Ash to protect these Pokémon -- or so he thinks. These Pokémon have a plan of their own....
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The Berenstain Bears Gotta Dance!
Stan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain
Paperback (Random House Books for Young Readers, May 25, 1993)Illus. in black-and-white. Brother thinks dancing is silly, until his heartthrob Bonnie decides she may go to the spring dance with Too-Tall. Determined to learn to dance (quickly!), Brother cuts a deal with Sister's ballet teacher and learns something about helping out in the bargain.
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Anne's Kindred Spirits
Kallie George, Abigail Halpin
Paperback (Tundra Books, Sept. 1, 2020)The sweet and funny second book in a new early-reader series, starring the spirited and outspoken Anne Shirley as she makes friends and settles into life at Green Gables -- with a few hijinks along the way, of course!Anne is nervous and excited to meet Diana, a neighbor girl who she just knows will be a kindred spirit. She's even more excited when she learns that she's invited to her very first picnic! Until Marilla's precious brooch goes missing and it looks like it's Anne's fault. Marilla is upset and Anne's picnic adventure is now in jeopardy. Ultimately, the misunderstanding with the brooch is resolved and Anne is able to go to the picnic. Anne and Diana's friendship blossoms and Anne's bond with Matthew and Marilla grows stronger.Lovingly adapted by Kallie George with beautiful nostalgic illustrations by Abigail Halpin, this series is perfect for fans of Anne, new and old.
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The Berenstain Bears in Maniac Mansion
Stan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain
Paperback (Random House Books for Young Readers, Oct. 15, 1996)Illustrated in black-and-white. When Papa Bear discovers that almost all of the antiques in the Grizzly mansion have been replaced with fakes, the Bear Detectives spring into action. Could it really be as simple as the butler did it?
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The Berenstain Bears and the Dress Code
Stan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain
Paperback (Random House Books for Young Readers, Nov. 22, 1994)Illus. in black-and-white. When Mr. Honeycomb, Bear Country School's principal, decides to take some time off, who stands in for him? Mervin "bullhorn" Grizzmeyer that's who. And much to the cubs dismay he establishes a super-strict dress code!
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The Berenstain Bears and Queenie's Crazy Crush
Stan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain
Paperback (Random House Books for Young Readers, Sept. 23, 1997)Look out! Too-Tall's on a rampage! The town bully's girlfriend has a crush on someone else, and Too-Tall is questioning every cub in sight. That's because no one but Queenie herself knows who that someone else it. It's only a matter of time, of course, until Too-Tall finds out. But when he does, he's in for the surprise of his life!
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The Berenstain Bears and the Nerdy Nephew
Stan Berenstain
Paperback (Random House Books for Young Readers, May 25, 1993)Illus. in black-and-white. When Professor Actual Factual's nephew Ferdy comes to town, the cubs try to make him feel at home--but he's a stuck-up nerd! Then Ferdy realizes that he needs the cubs, and everyone learns to respect one another for their own special talents.
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