The Book Cubby

Baby & Preschool

Ages 3-8

A Surprise For Grandmother Rabbit Written By: Barbara J. Smith ISBN: 978-1606964781

Skipper's mother just made two delicious cherry pies. Before Skipper can taste one, he must bring a pie to Grandmother Rabbit. Along the way, Skipper runs into a host of forest animals that convince him to trade some of the pie for treats of their own. Children and adults will enjoy watching to see how Skipper's trades ultimately turn into A Surprise for Grandmother Rabbit.

Alex Fox Moves To Town Written By: Zetta and Mitchell Hupf ISBN: 1448681626 EAN-13: 9781448681624

Alex Fox and his family, have moved to a new town called Friendsville. Alex finds it hard to make new friends, because he is very shy and nervous. He wishes he was back in Fish Creek, where all of his friends live. Chloe, Bella and Scotty are best friends, who make their way to meet the new kid in town. How will Alex get over his fears to make new friends?

Detective Buddy And The Case Of The Missing Football Written By: Zetta & Mitchell Hupf

ISBN: 978-1-61582-312-3

Detective Buddy get's a call to help solve a new case. "The Case Of The Missing Football," which takes Buddy and the rest of the characters tracing their previous steps looking for a lost football. Will Buddy be able to close the case? Or will the football be lost forever.

Dusty Written By: Joe Baraba ISBN-13: 9781424120185

Dusty by Joseph Frank Baraba: Book Cover

This is the story of a young boy who finds and adopts a three-month-old kitten and calls her Dusty. Dusty's adventures when she is lost are heartwarming, and in the end shows the great love between a boy and his cat. It'll bring tears to your eyes and warmth to your heart. This story is for everyone and anyone who has ever had a pet. Great for Pet Lover's and Children of all ages.

Friends Are Special Written By: Robert J. O'Mara ISBN: 978-1-60749-087-6

Bear, Beaver, and Blue Bird in Friends Are Special symbolize the differences among us in the way that we each have our own purpose in life. When Bear and Beaver get into an argument at the beginning of spring, Blue Bird convinces Bear to give Beaver a second chance. In doing so, this leads to the unique friendship between them in that they manage to find the time to help each other out when they are in need.

Henry Goes To The Park Written By: Zetta & Mitchell Hupf ISBN-13: 9781615462797

Henry is a fun loving Hippo who loves to play at Sunnyside Park. On the way to the park, Henry runs in to his friends and they decide to play hide and go seek. But Henry is afraid he’ll be the first one found again. Henry always seems to take to long or can’t find the right spot. Will Henry find that perfect spot to hide or will he be the first one found again? Come and read about Henry’s day at the park to find out what happens!

Hughey Oliver Is Not a Loony Goomer! Written By: Angela Hall ISBN 978-1-936046-48-5

Five year old Hughey Oliver Monroe is free spirited and loves making new
friends. When a new kid, whose daddy is rumored to be GI Joe, joins his
preschool class, Hughey and his best friend Sammy desperately try to become
friends with him.
Why is the new kid so mean? What is a loony goomer? And WHY would anyone
move into the scary crooked house at the corner instead of buying old Mr. Pickle’
s house?
Read along as Hughey tries everything to convince the new kid that he isn’t like
"hyped up Walter" and that his shoes are over the top super cool.

Ladybug And Caterpillar: The Way To Friendship Written By: Rosie Pova ISBN: 1-60474-950-4

"When a lonely caterpillar asks to be friends with a ladybug, he is upset when she answers that he is too ugly to be her friend. Soon after that he turns into a gorgeous butterfly and Ladybug, not realizing it is the same insect, wants to be his friend. Ladybug is surprised and ashamed when she realizes her actions. She apologizes and they are both happy to be friends. The lesson here is that choosing a friend based on their appearance is not the right way to finding true friendship. Beauty also comes from within: kindness and goodwill are not visible on the outside, but the beauty of the heart is what really counts."

Max and Daisy's Adventure To The Big Woods Written By: Zetta Hupf ISBN: 1449561608

Max and Daisy have always wanted to go on an adventure to the big woods. Finally, Jimmy their owner decides to take them with him. They come across many different types of animals. What do you think they’ll find? Come along with Max and Daisy to see what happens on their Adventure To The Big Woods!

Miss Ronda Written By: Melissa Schaschwary ISBN-!3: 978-0982256084

Avrie is a little girl whose best friend is Blanky, a pink blanket which she takes everywhere. Avrie is upset one day to discover that Blanky has a hole. But when Ronda, a spunky spider who knits, offers to help, Avrie is unsure. She has heard some not so nice stories about spiders. Now she must decide for helf whether spiders are hairy, scary, creepy, crawly, or if they are just as sweet as cherry pie. .....Miss Ronda is a story about childhood attachments, new friends, and a little girl who learns that things are not always as they seem.

Moo-ve Over For Poetry Written By: Angela Hall ISBN: 9781936046805

For ages 3-7. Read along with Herbie the cow as he makes his way through this fun filled collection of children's poetry. You will take a trip to the zoo, see the lion with the blue mane, join an adventure with numbers and Herbie will even explain why you snore! You don't want to miss the eye catching illustrations and poems that will keep you in laughter long after you finish reading.

My Dog Is Too Fat Written By: Cheryl Gress ISBN: 1935105434

This is the story of our dog named Bear. Our kids loved to feed Bear, but he gained too much weight as a result. Hopefully, this story can help discourage kids from feeding dogs too much people food.

Penny and Rio: The Locked Doghouse Mystery Written By: Jennifer Swanson ISBN-13: 9781936046102 Mom's Choice Award Winner

The crime-fighting dog duo of Penny and Rio are on the case again! Squeaky the mouse desperately needs their help to recover his precious belongings from a locked doghouse next door. But will Hobbes, the Great Dane, who lives in the yard object? Through an inventive plan, the resourceful pair strive to solve this mystery. Can they recover Squeaky's belongings before the doghouse is destroyed? Follow along as the dynamic detectives, Penny and Rio, discover that they can do anything, as long as they work together. Great book for Ages: 5-12

Penny and Rio: The Mysterious Backyard Meeting Written By: Jennifer Swanson ISBN-13: 9780982256015 Mom's Choice Award Winner

Penny and Rio are two dogs who are complete opposites. Penny is curious and always on the go, while Rio prefers a good nap. At their new house, Penny discovers that their backyard is the meeting place for several different animals. Penny doesn't know why a cat, a groundhog, a squirrel, and an owl could possibly be meeting, but she knows she has to find out. She comes up with an ingenious plan for spying on them and discovers their plot. She has to stop them - but can she get her sister dog, Rio, to help her or will Rio decide that sleep is more important?

Follow along as these two pet detectives, Penny and Rio solve the first of many cases in Penny and Rio: The Mysterious Backyard Meeting. Great for Ages: 5-12

Pinky Written & Illustrated By: MJ Daley-Prado ISBN-10: 1448628512 ISBN-13: 9781448628513

Pinky has a point to prove. She wants to show the world that girls are just as brave and smart as boys. Join Pinky in the ring as she serves up a one two punch and takes them down for the count in this humorous tale for all ages.

Pricilla Pennybrook Written By: Angela Marie Hall ISBN: 978-1-61582-899-9

Eight-year-old Priscilla Pennybrook loves her oversized t-shirts, torn ball caps and lives everyday without a care in the world. Her twin sister is her total opposite. More into fluffy dress's and being boy crazy, she and Priscilla have nothing in common.
On a family vacation to Florida, Priscilla, affectionately called Cill by her close friends, faces the challenges of growing up and even getting her first crush. Never interested in boys previously, she is lost when she gets the “feelings” for a blonde haired “Adonis.” She even gets “boy catching” new eyebrows, hoping that changing her appearance will get her the attention she so desperately wants from her hunky new crush. Adding to the overwhelming craziness of liking a boy, Cill must also focus on keeping her sister away from her new eye candy. Follow her adventures in self discovery and quirky antics with her sidekick Justine.

Pricilla Pennybrook: Super Sleuth in Training Written By: Angela Marie Hall ISBN: 978-1-4489-9669-8

Self proclaimed tom boy, Priscilla Ann Pennybrook is hard at work trying to secure winning the honor of being MVP for her baseball team. With only a few days until the championship game she discovers her valuable lucky charm, her glove, has been stolen. How can anyone expect her to win the big game without it? Who is the mastermind criminal behind the whole plot to ruin her chances?

Follow 8 year old Priscilla, Cill for short, on her mission to catch a “perp” with her friend Sydney Beth. Join them as they have a official stake out while dressed in their perfect “incognito” disguises. Can they catch this dangerous criminal before he strikes again?

Pugs Go On Vacation Written By: Lela LaBree ISBN 978 1 4489 2738 8

Three pugs go on a summer vacation. The characters are Ingah DuPonte, Beatrice and Cissy. The story begins at “the annual pug vacation planning meeting”. The pugs decide on their destination and agree to what their activities will be. Immediately after the meeting they pack up and leave in a carriage type RV or SUV for dogs. The pugs stop for lunch on the way to their camp- ground (pugs are always hungry) and when they arrive they find they have not planned well at all (this often happens to pugs). Not to worry! There are other activities for them. The pugs decide to go on a boat ride. After inspecting the lake for cleanliness, they get on the boat. The boat ride does not go as planned. Finally they decide to go home. They pile back in the carriage for the long drive home. The pugs find they are more excited to arrive home than they were to arrive at their vacation spot. Ingah DuPonte, the youngest pug, gives words of wisdom at the end of the story. All ends well.

Sarah And Sally's Big Adventure Written By: Marsha Coles ISBN: 1448625262

Sarah and Sally Squirrel are two adventuresome sisters who are always finding ways to get into trouble. In Sarah & Sally's Big Adventure, the twins learn the hard way that there are reasons that rules should be followed. COme along and join Sarah and Sally in their adventures as they learn this valuable lesson.

The ABCs of Black Inventors Written By: Craig A. Thompson ISBN: 978-0982387627

The ABCs of Black Inventors: a Children's Guide is the direct result of a father's love for both his children and his history. Beautifully illustrated by Roger James, The ABCs of Black Inventors contains some notable figures in black history-past and contemporary-as well as little known facts and people that are every bit as noteworthy. In all, this book provides a wonderful resource for parents and their children to learn about individuals who, through their inventions, have shaped our society and world. The rhyme and reason of The ABCs of Black Inventors is a celebration of ingenuity and creativity, while boosting the self-esteem and early development of children who simultaneously learn about important people in American history.

The Animal King's Words Of Wisdom Written By: Rosie Pova ISBN: 978-1-4489-9839-5

The peaceful life in the forest is disturbed one day when something very unusual happens-a dispute starts among all the animals over the title of “the best”. Everyone thinks that they deserve to be named the best as they present their special qualities before the others. But after days of continuous arguments, they find themselves unable to resolve the issue and then turn to the Animal King for a decision. But surprisingly to all, the King declares that no one is the best. He then explains that everyone is different and special in their own way. Each one of them has their unique talent that makes them shine so it is important to appreciate and respect each other.

The Bealess City Written By: Aimee Stinson ISBN: 1-60749-406-5

In Waterford, Michigan a young boy named David is afraid of bears.
David’s grandpa tells a story on how he fought all of the bears, and made the bears
leave their town. David felt good knowing his grandpa can save the small city in
Michigan from mean and big bears.

Find out what happens when David notices a bear on his way home from school.
Can David’s grandpa save Waterford from this grizzly bear?

The Message Of The Animal King Written By: Rosie Pova ISBN: 9781412047326

"THE MESSAGE OF THE ANIMAL KING" is an excellent book of poems for kids to laugh and learn! It's not only fun and entertaining with its rhymes and pictures, but the stories also talk about different facts of life and values through the world of animal characters. For example, poems such as "Papa Bear's Snack","Fish and Crab", and "Cat and Rat". help kids connect with their imagination; "Silly Puppy and his Shadow" and "Little Froggy" creatively reveal the simple surprises of life, provoking kids' scientific curiosity; and "The Wisdom of the Animal King" expresses the importance of respecting each other's differences and uniqueness. "THE MESSAGE OF THE ANIMAL KING" can easily become one of your child's favorite books for years to come! This book is dedicated to enhancing children's lives, by bringing joy to those who read it and by helping fund research for children's cancer (a portion of the proceeds will go to Saint Jude Children's Research Hospital).

The Snake Without A Hiss Written By: Stephen Goss ISBN: 978-1-4489-2928-3

Have you ever heard of a snake without a hiss? Well, neither had Albert, the youngest member of the snake family who finds himself in exactly that situation. Some of his other “snaky” skills leave something to be desired as well, assuring that he is scarcely noticed. Being the smallest member of the family doesn't help either. He is, however, the best hunter of the clan, able to find victims on any day, in any weather. But even that isn't always a blessing for Albert when he can't scare who he finds and ends up on the wrong side of the encounter. That's when his siblings take over, having all the scary fun, then teasing their “little” brother. But Albert can take just so much. Will he finally win his place in the family? Or will he be an outcast, destined to live in his siblings' long, snaky shadows?

The Story Box Written By: Mary Muhammad ISBN-10: 1440440786

The Story Box is a collection of six short stories that will take any child on adventures with animals, magic,mysteries and much more.

Ages 9-12

Feathers in the Fry Pan! Written By: Brandy House

A children’s book that is a funny, sad story about a family friend that happened to be a mischievous parakeet named Tiger. It is really amazing how much trouble a small parakeet can get into and how many giggles we had because of him.

Gold! A Tall Tale Written By: Shannon Nicole Wells ISBN: 1616231114

Imagine yourself on a wagon train, headed for California to pan for gold. Now imagine your parents are taller than everyone else, and so are you. Now, imagine that the animals can talk. Take a trip with Paw and Maw Bump and their six children as they head West on the California Trail. And, just when you think you know how the story will end, something extraordinary happens! Also good for ages: 3-8

Tales of the Tree People Written By: Lori E. Mazzola ISBN-13: 9781424150656

Go on a journey to a distant land... The lives of our trees are in you hand... Far away in another place there befins a tumultuous grueling race... A race against money, power, and the hour... will the trees survive? Can they stay alive? What will the family do to make a difference that is true?

The Championship Game Written By: Aimee Stinson ISBN# 1-60813-645-0

It's spring in a small town in Georgia, and it is time for kids to play baseball. Chase and Charlize have been friends since birth, and now they are in the same class in first grade. They get a letter from school telling about baseball registration, and they are excited to play. Chase and Charlize find out their best friends Jarrett and Colby are on the same team as they are. All of the kids practice hard to get their favorite positions, and to win their games. They find out how important it is to work as a team to be good players. Does Chase get to play pitcher like he wants? How does Charlize deal with everything being the only girl on the team? Do the Grizzlies win the championship game? Find out about everything these kids have to go through to get to.. The championship game.

The Substitute Kid Written By: Joseph K. Smith ISBN: 1606722727 ISBN-13:978-1606722725

The Substitute Kid is a humorous story that follows the wild shenanigans that Michaela Davis and her best friend, Jessica Benson, continuously get themselves into. Michaela is a ten-year-old girl who loves to get into trouble. She devises a grand plot to get out of taking a history exam, but that plot backfires, and she eventually learns a great deal about herself. Did I forget to mention her scientist dad builds a robot that is an exact replica of her, and Michaela uses the robot to plot her biggest scheme of all?