Fiction
Miss Rumphius BR 16046
by Barbara Cooney
1 volume
Young Alice recounts the life of the Lupine Lady--her great-aunt
Alice Rumphius, who, as a little girl, loved the sea, longed to
visit faraway places, and wished to make the world more
beautiful. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3. 1982.
Terrific BR 16049
by Jon Agee
1 volume
Eugene, a grumpy old man who mutters a sarcastic "terrific" to
everything, is shipwrecked on an island. A talking parrot
befriends him, helps him get off the island, and changes the way
Eugene says his favorite word. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3.
2005.
Three French Hens: A Holiday Tale BR 16050
by Margie Palatini
1 volume
When three French hens arrive unexpectedly at Phil Fox's
apartment in the Bronx, all he sees are three possible meals. But
he changes his mind when the good-hearted hens show him the true
meaning of Christmas. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3. 2005.
The Legend of Luke: Redwall Abbey BR 16309
by Brian Jacques
3 volumes
Mouse Martin the Warrior sets out from Redwall Abbey to journey
to the northland shore, his birthplace. There he learns about the
brave and noble deeds of his father, Luke--a warrior chieftain--
and uncovers mysteries about the Abbey's early years. For grades
5-8. 1999.
Inkspell BR 16310
by Cornelia Funke
5 volumes
One year after Meggie's adventures in Inkheart (BR 14997),
Dustfinger--the fire-eater brought into being from words--
desperately needs to return to the original tale. Meggie, her
parents, and Dustfinger's apprentice Farid follow him and soon
are caught inside Inkworld, too. For grades 5-8 and older
readers. 2005.
The Long Patrol: Redwall Abbey BR 16312
by Brian Jacques
3 volumes
A frisky young hare called Tammo exchanges imaginary enemies for
real ones when his mother sends him to join the Long Patrol of
warrior hares. He proves his mettle in the defense of Redwall
Abbey against the Rapscallions led by the Greatrat Damug Warfang.
For grades 5-8. 1997.
How the Grinch Stole Christmas BR 16316
by Dr. Seuss
1 volume
The Grinch, whose heart is two sizes too small, tries to abolish
Christmas by stealing all the presents from the people in the
valley. For grades K-3. 1957.
Pearls of Lutra: Redwall Abbey BR 16332
by Brian Jacques
3 volumes
Redwall Abbey has a hidden treasure of six large, pink pearls.
Hedgehog maid Tansy is determined to find them but so is Emperor
Ublaz, who stole them years ago from the otters of Holt Lutra.
Meanwhile Martin the Warrior attempts to rescue the kidnapped
Abbott Durral. For grades 5-8. 1996.
Show Way BR 16358
by Jacqueline Woodson
1 volume
Sewing has helped the author's family find the road to freedom.
This tradition began with mothers and daughters who made "show
ways," patchwork quilts designed to reveal escape routes from
slavery. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades 2-4 and older readers. Newbery
Honor. 2005.
The Original Curious George BR 16363
by H.A. Rey
1 volume
George is a little monkey who lives in Africa. His curiosity
leads to his capture by the man in the big yellow hat and lands
him in many adventures before he arrives at his new home in a
city zoo. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3. 1941.
Easter Egg Disaster: A Harry and Emily Adventure BR
16381
by Karen Gray Ruelle
1 volume
Harry and Emily, cat brother and sister, make a mess when they
dye Easter eggs and hide them to surprise their parents.
Beginning chapter book. For grades K-3. 2004.
Frog and Toad All Year BR 16395
by Arnold Lobel
1 volume
Five stories celebrating Frog and Toad's friendship and
activities through all the seasons of the year, from sledding in
winter to eating ice cream in summer. Beginning reader. For
grades K-3. 1976.
The Incredible Journey BR 16409
by Sheila Burnford
1 volume
A Siamese cat, an old bull terrier, and a young Labrador
retriever travel 250 miles together through the Canadian
wilderness to find their family. Along the way they face the
dangers of starvation, wild animals, and natural disasters. For
grades 6-9 and older readers. 1960.
The Jungle Book: The Mowgli Stories BR 16413
by Rudyard Kipling
2 volumes
Eight stories about the adventures of Mowgli, a boy reared by a
pack of wolves in a jungle in India. Presented in Kipling's
preferred arrangement. Includes a ninth non-Mowgli tale, "Rikki-
tikki-tavi," about a valiant mongoose. For grades 4-7 and older
readers. 1894.
The Hundred Dresses BR 16416
by Eleanor Estes
1 volume
The girls in her class mock Wanda Petronski because she claims to
have a hundred dresses lined up in her closet but wears the same
faded dress everyday. And they tease her about her Polish last
name. Then Wanda stops coming to school. For grades 3-6. Newbery
Honor. 1944.
The Complete Tales of Winnie-the-Pooh BR 16417
by A.A. Milne
2 volumes
The adventures of Christopher Robin, a boy, and his favorite
companions--Winnie-the-Pooh, a bear; Eeyore, an old grey donkey;
and Rabbit, Piglet, Kanga, and Baby Roo. Contains the unabridged
texts of Winnie-the-Pooh, first published in 1926, and
The House at Pooh Corner, from 1928. For grades K-3 and
older readers. 1994.
Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH BR 16422
by Robert C. O'Brien
2 volumes
Threatened with the loss of home and family, Mrs. Frisby, a
widowed field mouse, seeks help from a colony of rats. Escapees
from the NIMH laboratory, these superintelligent rats provide a
solution to her dilemma. For grades 4-7. Newbery Medal. 1971.
Babe: The Gallant Pig BR 16423
by Dick King-Smith
1 volume
A piglet named Babe comes to Farmer Hogget's farm, where he is
adopted by an old sheepdog. Soon Babe handles the farmer's flock
of sheep so well that the farmer enters Babe in a sheepdog
contest. For grades 3-6. 1983. 1983.
Outlaw Princess of Sherwood: A Tale of Rowan Hood BR
16424
by Nancy Springer
1 volume
When King Solon the Red tried to marry off his daughter Princess
Ettarde, she ran away and joined Rowan Hood's outlaw band. Now to
lure Ettarde, the king imprisons her mother, the queen, in a cage
in cold Sherwood Forest. Sequel to Lionclaw (BR 14876).
For grades 4-7. 2003.
Chico BR 16446
by Sandra Day O'Connor
1 volume
Six-year-old Sandra loves the animals on her family's Arizona
ranch, especially the small horse, Chico. While Sandra is riding
Chico to go check on a baby calf, a rattlesnake startles Chico.
Sandra must think quickly. Autobiographical story by the first
woman justice on the Supreme Court. For grades K-3. 2005.
Make Way for Ducklings BR 16447
by Robert McCloskey
1 volume
Five helpful Boston policemen stop busy city traffic so that Mrs.
Mallard can move her family of eight ducklings from their island
in the Charles River to their new home in the Public Garden. For
grades K-3. Caldecott Medal. 1941.
The Penderwicks: A Summer Tale of Four Sisters, Two Rabbits,
and a Very Interesting Boy BR 16482
by Jeanne Birdsall
2 volumes
A widowed father takes his four daughters, aged four through
twelve, and the family dog on a three-week vacation at a cottage
on a Berkshire Mountain estate. The girls make friends with the
owner's son, much to his snobbish mother's dismay. For grades 4-
7. National Book Award. 2005.
Mariel of Redwall: Redwall Abbey BR 16572
by Brian Jacques
3 volumes
Mousemaid Mariel undertakes a quest for vengeance against the
searat Gabool and his Rodent Corsairs, who imprisoned her father
and left her to drown at sea. She journeys to Redwall Abbey and
finds stalwart companions to accompany her through the Mossflower
woods back to Gabool's stronghold. For grades 5-8. 1991.
Gulliver in Lilliput BR 16693
retold by Margaret Hodges
1 volume
On a voyage in the South Seas, an Englishman finds himself
shipwrecked in Lilliput, a land where the people are only six
inches high. For grades 3-6. 1995.
Annie and the Old One BR 16694
by Miska Miles
1 volume
Annie, a young Navajo girl, is upset thinking her grandmother
could die. When her grandmother announces that she will return to
the earth when the rug on the loom is finished, Annie tries to
stop the weaving. For grades 3-6. Newbery Honor. 1971.
Green Eggs and Ham BR 16721
by Dr. Seuss
1 volume
In this rhyming story, Sam-I-Am follows his companion everywhere,
begging him to taste a dish of green eggs and ham. Uncontracted
braille. PRINT/BRAILLE. For preschool-grade 2. 1960.
The Foot Book BR 16722
by Dr. Seuss
1 volume
Rhythmic tale about the many kinds of feet you meet--front feet,
back feet, red feet, black feet--depending on whom they belong
to. Uncontracted braille. PRINT/BRAILLE. For preschool-grade 2.
1968.
Dr. Seuss's ABC BR 16723
by Dr. Seuss
1 volume
Rhymes for each letter in the alphabet using rhythm and
repetition as learning tools. "BIG C / little c / What begins
with C? / Camel on the ceiling / C....c....C." Uncontracted
braille. PRINT/BRAILLE. For preschool-grade 2. 1963.
The Cat in the Hat BR 16724
by Dr. Seuss
1 volume
A story in rhyme about two bored children sitting at home on a
rainy day while their mother is out. Then the Cat in the Hat
arrives on their doormat to show them good fun with his tricks
and games. Uncontracted braille. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3.
1957.
Figgs and Phantoms BR 16749
by Ellen Raskin
1 volume
Chronicles the fantastic adventures of the Figg family after they
leave show business and settle in the town of Pineapple. Young
Mona's favorite relative is her Uncle Florence, a book dealer who
is leaving soon for mysterious Capri. For grades 5-8. Newbery
Honor Book. 1974.
Click, Clack, Quackity-Quack: An Alphabetical Adventure BR
17001
by Doreen Cronin
1 volume
An assortment of farm animals, previously met in Click, Clack,
Moo (BR 13089), enjoy a wonderful picnic going through the
letters of the alphabet. PRINT/BRAILLE. For preschool-grade 2.
2005.
Bebé Goes Shopping BR 17003
by Susan Middleton Elya
1 volume
Rhyming text describes a trip to the supermercado for a
Mamá and her sweet Bebé, who can't keep his hands
inside the shopping cart until they reach the animal crackers.
Includes a glossary of Spanish words. PRINT/BRAILLE. For
preschool-grade 2. 2006.
Bad Boys BR 17004
by Margie Palatini
1 volume
Willy and Wally, two big, bad wolves, dress in sheep's clothing
to hide out with the flock and steal some lamb. But Betty Mutton
sees through their disguises and has her own plan for the
newcomers. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3. 2003.
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