

The Imaginary by A.F. Harrold
Rudger is Amanda Shuffleup's imaginary friend. No one else can see Rudger, but he and Amanda spend marvelous hours playing all kinds of...
Jan 17, 2016


Lulu and the Brontosaurus by Judith Viorst
Lulu is a pain and she never likes to hear the word no. Her parents give her everything because she throws screeching fits when things...
Dec 14, 2013


Elliot and the Goblin War by Jennifer A. Nielsen
When Elliot Penster unwittingly saves a young Brownie from some Goblins one Halloween, he has no idea how his life will change. Young...
Dec 13, 2013


Alvin Ho: Allergic to Camping, Hiking, and Other Natural Disasters by Lenore Look
Alvin Ho is an endearing second grader who is afraid of everything, but very resourceful. His phobias speak to a young audience using...
Oct 23, 2013


Fergus Crane (Far Flung Adventures #1) by Paul Stewart and Chris Riddell
Fergus Crane is a new favorite for our entire family. The captivating story kept my eleven-year-old's interest, but wasn't too scary for...
Jul 28, 2013


Witch's Wishes by Vivian Vande Velde
When six-year-old Sarah helps an old witch on Halloween, she is given a secret, magical reward. The witch turns her costume fairy wand...
Nov 26, 2012


Waiting for the Magic by Patricia MacLachlan
Waiting for the Magic was a tender, read aloud hit in our house. My 4 and 5-year-old boys loved the talking pets that only some family...
Apr 4, 2012


Smart Dog by Vivian Vande Velde
I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed Smart Dog by Vivian Vande Velde. I grabbed it on a whim, because we needed another read...
Apr 3, 2012


Kenny and the Dragon by Tony DiTerlizzi
When a bookish dragon settles on the hill near his home, Kenny is anxious to investigate. He is made a little nervous by Grahame's size...
Feb 4, 2012


How to Train Your Dragon by Cressida Cowell
Although very different from the movie with the same name, this series is entertaining for young readers. It has enough illustrations to...
Nov 29, 2011