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Book cover of Daisy Dawson is On Her Way by Steve Voake

Daisy Dawson has a special relationship with animals, due to her ability to communicate with them!  When her friend Boom the dog goes missing, Daisy enlists the help of her other animal friends to find out what happened.  This book is the first in a series, great for strong 2nd grade readers and up….

Book cover of Listen, Slowly by Thanhha Lai

Twelve-year-old Mai wants to spend her summer hanging out in Laguna Beach, crushing on HIM, and gossiping with her girl friends.  Instead, she is dragged to Vietnam alongside her grandmother, who has traveled across the world to finally say goodbye to her husband who has been missing since the Vietnam War.  What Mai doesn’t realize is how important this journey will become for her as well.  …

Book cover of Stick Dog by Tom Watson

In the first book in the ‘Stick Dog’ series, Stick Dog and his four friends (Mutt, Poo-Poo, Stripes, and Karen) try to come up with a plot to steal a batch of hamburgers from a picnicking family.  Full of silly drawings and wacky dog humor, Stick Dog is a humorous series for readers in grades 2 and up….

Book cover of The Princess in Black Books 1-3 by Shannon Hale

Princess Magnolia is prim and proper, and wears pink frilly dresses just like a good princess should.  But wait!  Princess Magnolia has a secret identity, that of the monster-fighting Princess in Black, known for her ninja-like skills.  Can Princess Magnolia conceal her superhero identity from the nosy Duchess Wigtower?  You’ll have to read to find out.  Recommended for readers ages 5 and up who are ready for chapter books….

Book cover of All Four Stars by Tara Dairman

Gladys Gatsby, aspiring food critic and chef, has been banned from her parents’ kitchen after an accident involving a blowtorch, some creme brulee, and her parents’ curtains.  One day, when Gladys enters a newspaper essay contest about her future career plans, her life changes and she is given the opportunity of her foodie life!  A story of food, passion, and staying true to your dreams for ages 9 and up….