2024 NATIONAL MEDAL
for Museum and Library Service Finalist
Louie and Ralphie Ratso’s dad, Big Lou, always says that there are two kinds of people: those who are tough and those who are soft. Louie and Ralphie are tough, tough, tough, just like Big Lou, and they’re going to prove it. But every time they try to show just how tough they are, the Ratso brothers end up accidentally doing good deeds instead. What’ll Big Lou do when he finds out they’ve been acting like softies all over the Big City?
The subtle dance of friendship from holding your tongue to knowing what to say! Charming tales about paddling past fears with the help of true friends.
Penny is an energetic young mouse with a song she just can’t wait to sing. Her mama’s name is Jane, her papa’s name is John, and her twin baby siblings are Tilly and Pip. Meet Penny and her family!
Pistachio has always known she was a princess. When a mysterious gift turns up on her birthday, she’s sure it’s only a matter of time before her real parents, the king and queen of Papua, arrive to take her away.
Meet Yasmin! Yasmin is a spirited second-grader who's always on the lookout for those "aha" moments to help her solve life's little problems. Taking inspiration from her surroundings and her big imagination, she boldly faces any situation, assuming her imagination doesn't get too big, of course!
The Owl Diaries focuses on a little owl named Eva. Each book starts with Eva introducing herself and telling her diary things that she loves and things that she does not love.
Dodsworth in New York, Dodsworth in Paris, Dodsworth in London, Dodsworth in Rome, and Dodsworth in Tokyo, follow the adventures of Dodsworth and a duck around the world!
Sydney is a skunk and Taylor is a hedgehog, but no matter how odd the pairing may seem, their friendship comes naturally.
Join Heidi Heckelbeck and her friends at Brewster Elementary on their charming adventures as they deal with everyday childhood challenges…with a bit of help from Heidi’s magical Book of Spells in this bewitching chapter book series.
KittyCat is a talented vet — and an adorable cat. She's ready to rescue whenever help is needed.