Tag Archives: Children’s Fiction

“Betty and the Mysterious Visitor” by Anne Twist

The Unwelcome Guest! Illustrated by Emily Sutton What is destroying grandmother’s garden?  One morning as Betty and grandmother are leaving, they see that a lot of Acorn Hollows, the garden, has been dug up during the night. Her grandmother grows … Continue reading

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“Dakota Crumb and the Secret Bookshop: A Tiny Treasure Hunt” by Jamie Michalak

Treasure Hunt Mystery! Illustrated by Kelly Murphy Dakota Crumb is good at finding things.  Her cousin in Paris has contacted her, begging her to come there and find a rare book.  As soon as she arrives, she quickly starts following … Continue reading

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“Have You Seen My Invisible Dinosaur?” Written & Illustrated by Helen Yoon

Where O Where has My Dinosaur Gone? Come join a little girl’s search for her favorite playmate, her invisible dinosaur.  He has been missing ever since she gave him a bath.  She tries making him his favorite snack, and putting … Continue reading

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“Where are Your Shoes, Mr. Brown?” by Justin Rhodes

  Illustrated by Heather Dickinson Making Memories Every Day! Mr. Brown is a little boy who can’t keep track of his shoes. He and his family search many places, but do not find them. His sister loans him her boots, … Continue reading

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“The Littlest Airplane” by Brooke Hartman

Off We Go! Illustrated by John Joseph The little bush plane feels he doesn’t matter compared to the other airplanes.  A jet can go really fast, while a turbo plane can fly through storms and all kinds of weather.  Every … Continue reading

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“The Wind in the Willows” by Kenneth Grahame

Everyone Must Meet Mr. Toad! Illustrated by Grahame Baker Smith Come along with Mr. Toad while he gets into one situation after another while dragging along his friends, Badger, Ratty, and Mole.  Things both hair-raising and funny happen to the … Continue reading

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“The Happy Crab” by Laya & Kevin Palmer

                      Fun Family Adventure at the Beach! Illustrated by Guy Wolek Happy the crab is living the perfect life in the ocean.  He is enjoying all the things to see, … Continue reading

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“Time for Bed, Old House” by Janet Costa Bates

                      Spending the Night Away from Home, No Worries! Illustrated by A.G. Ford Isaac is spending the night with Grandpop, and having a good time.  But he gets scared when … Continue reading

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“The Walloos’ BIG Adventure” by Anuska Allepuz

                      BIG Fun! Old Walloo loves to tell stories, especially to little Walloo, of earlier days and the adventures he had.  He would set out across the water to find … Continue reading

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“Ride the Wind” by Nicola Davies

Illustrations by Salvatore Rubbino                     A Journey to Feeling Better! Javier misses his mother who has died.  As he works on his father’s fishing boat, an albatross flies too close and … Continue reading

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