Reading Recommendations

Whether for your book club, classroom, or personal enjoyment, we're here to help you find the perfect book.

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Louisiana's Way Home

by Kate DiCamillo

Kate DiCamillo does it again! Twelve year old Louisiana Elefante is whisked away in the middle-of -the-night by her Granny who won’t tell her where they are going or why. All Granny keeps talking about is the curse over their heads, but ...

You Don't Want a Unicorn!

by Ame Dyckman

You Don’t Want a Unicorn by Ame Dyckman is hilarious, and teaches kids about the potential responsibilities of having pet. Who knew unicorns make the worst pets? They shed, poke holes in the ceiling, and they make a big mess, if you know...

Gaston

by Kelly DiPucchio

Gaston by Kelly DiPucchio is a delightful story reminding us that all families are different. Mrs. Poodle teaches her puppies how to be proper Poodles. Gaston works the hardest at being a proper poodle but it’s not easy. The reader soon ...