Crouching Tiger

By: Ying Chang Compestine
Illustrated by:
Yan Nascimbene
When Vinson's grandfather visits from China, the boy has conflicting feelings about his grandfather's old ways. A visit to Chinatown to experience the lion dancers celebrate the Chinese New Year bring Ming Da (Vinson) and his grandfather closer.

Captain America Joins the Mighty Avengers

By: Rich Thomas
How Captain American becomes one of the Avengers — superheroes that included Thor and the Hulk — is told in this new picture book format sure to please young Marvel Comic book fans and superhero aficionados.

Chloe & the Lion

By: Mac Barnett
Illustrated by:
Adam Rex
The author introduces himself as the author, the book's illustrator, and the main character, Chloe, as the book opens.

Daisy's Perfect Word

By: Sandra Feder
Daisy loves to collect words and decides that the perfect word is just the right gift to give to her teacher as a wedding present.

Zapato Power: Freddie Ramos Makes a Splash (Book 4)

By: Jacqueline Jules
Illustrated by:
Miguel Benitez

Freddie Ramos' super running and jumping powers and his confidence disappear after the loss of his zapatos. When his special-soled shoes are found, Freddie is able to successfully confront a bully as well as his own swimming fears.

Frogs! Strange & Wonderful

By: Laurence Pringle
Illustrated by:
Meryl Henderson
Many different types of frogs, frog lifecycles, etc. are presented through brief but illuminating information and highly realistic watercolors.

Lunch Lady and the Mutant Mathletes

Lunch lady fighting off monsters
By: Jarrett Krosoczka

Can the Lunch Lady protect the Breakfast Bunch of Thompson Creek School from evil mutants posing as "mathletes" in a school math competition?

Mason Dixon Basketball Disasters

By: Claudia Mills
Mason winds up joining the basketball team under relentless encouragement from his best friend, Brody, even though Mason knows he's a klutz. The disasters mount especially when the class bully joins an opposing team.

One Dog and His Boy

By: Eva Ibbotson
Hal is lonely and knows that a dog would become his companion and best friend. His adventure begins when his wealthy parents return a rented pup leaving Hal with only one option: running away.

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