Martha Speaks series

This mashup video contains two favorite characters of children's literature - Martha and Arthur.

Martha Speaks was the first book written in the Martha series.  It is also a popular program on PBSKids.  You can find these books at E MED in the Everybody fiction section in the library pit area.

Meet Tomie dePaola

He's been published for over 40 years and has written and/or illustrated nearly 250 books, including Strega Nona, 26 Fairmount Avenue, The Art Lesson, and Christmas Remembered. Over 15 million copies of his books have sold worldwide.

We have many of his books in our library.  What do you think the call number would be for his picture books?

Meet Betsy Byars

Betsy Byars writes a variety of stories - from mysteries to adventures.  She loves to read and write and enjoys meeting children.  When looking for her books in the library, look for FIC BYA..

Let's meet her and find out what inspires her...

Meet Jan Brett

Jan Brett has been an author and illustrator for over 25 years.  She has written several books including The Mitten and The Gingerbread Baby.

You can find her books in the Everybody Fiction Section (inside the pit area) at
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Meet Dave Pilkey

Dave Pilkey is both an author and an illustrator.  Let's find out why he considers reading a "super power"...and don't forget to look for his books in our Series section.

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A to Z Mysteries

Let's meet author Ron Roy, author of the A to Z Mysteries series.  You can find these by looking for the call number PB FIC ROY.

Meet Author Ron Roy   

Magic Tree House series

Let's meet Mary Pope Osborne, author of the Magic Tree House series.  She tells you how you can find adventure everywhere--from books to your own backyard....

Charlotte's Web

The classic story of loyalty, trust and sacrifice comes to life in this classic story. Fern is one of the only two living beings who sees that Wilbur is a special animal as she raises him, the runt of the litter, into a terrific and radiant pig.

Read this classic children's book today - Don't forget all of the other great books by E.B. White too!

Beezus and Ramona

The adventures of young Ramona Quimby and her big sister Beezus come to life in the books by Beverly Cleary. Ramonas vivid imagination, boundless energy, and accident-prone antics keep everyone she meets on their toes. But her sense of fun, adventure and mischief come in handy when she works to help save her family's home.

Check out all of the Beverly Cleary books we have at FIC CLE in our library!

Because of Winn Dixie

Because of Winn-Dixie is the heartwarming tale of a young girl whose life is changed by a scruffy, fun-loving pooch she names Winn-Dixie. The special bond between girl and dog works magic on her reserved dad and the eccentric townspeople they meet during one unforgettable summer.

Geronimo Stilton series

Who Is Geronimo Stilton?
That's me! I run a newspaper, but my true passion is writing tales of adventure. Here on Mouse Island, my books are all best-sellers! What's that? You've never read one? Well, my books are full of fun. They are whisker-licking good stories, and that's a promise!

Captain Underpants

Captain Underpants

 It's a bird, it's a plane....it's.....Captain Underpants!

Bad Kitty series

On this episode of Ready Set Draw!, Nick Bruel will share his secret to drawing the perfect blank-faced, surprised, crazed, and adorable Bad Kitty. You'll be surprised what a difference the shape and placement of a circle can make!

The Dark

You may know Lemony Snicket as the author of A Series of Unfortunate Events....If you haven't read that series, you should try it out.  In this clip Lemony Snicket is talking about another book he has written called The Dark....

Meet Patricia Polacco

 

Sometimes all it takes is one teacher who can change everything.  Meet author and illustrator Patricia Polacco - She is talking about her book Thank You Mr. Falker.  Can you name another one of her books?

Meet Kevin Henkes

Let's meet Kevin Henkes, author and illustrator of many famous books including Lily's Purple Plastic Purse and Chrysanthemum.  Here he is introducing us to one of his latest books.

Ook and Gluk

 

Let's find out 5 great reasons to read The Adventures of Ook and Gluk!  Do you know what "Flip-O-Rama" is?

Meet Mo Willems

Meet the author and illustrator of some of the most popular books today!  Can you name at least two books Mo Willems has written?

I Want My Hat Back

The bear's hat is gone, and he wants it back. Patiently and politely, he asks the animals he comes across, one by one, whether they have seen it. Each animal says no, some more elaborately than others. But just as the bear begins to despair, a deer comes by and asks a simple question that sparks the bear's memory and helps him renew his search....

 

 

Pete the Cat and His Four Groovy Buttons

Pete the Cat is wearing his favorite shirt—the one with the four totally groovy buttons. But when one falls off, does Pete cry? Goodness, no! He just keeps on singing his song—after all, what could be groovier than three groovy buttons? Count down with Pete in this rocking story from the creators of the bestselling Pete the Cat books.

Ivy + Bean

 

The moment they saw each other, Bean and Ivy knew they wouldn't be friends. But when Bean plays a joke on her sister, Nancy, and has to hidequickIvy comes to the rescue, proving that sometimes the best of friends are people never meant to like each other. 

Bink and Gollie

 

Meet Bink and Gollie, two funny little girls — one tiny, one tall, and both love adventure. Setting out from their super-deluxe tree house and powered by plenty of peanut butter (for Bink) and pancakes (for Gollie), they share comical adventures... No matter where their roller skates take them, at the end of the day they will always be the very best of friends. 

Duck! Rabbit!

From the award-winning author of Little Pea, Little Hoot, and Little Oink comes a clever take on the age-old optical illusion: is it a duck or a rabbit? Depends on how you look at it!  This is a smart, simple story that will make readers of all ages eager to take a side, Duck! Rabbit!makes it easy to agree on one thing - reading it again!