Ellery, Tom and Amanda (2006). If I Had a Dragon. (Ages 3-7)

Morton doesn't want to play with his little brother. He wishes that his little brother could turn into a dragon. Find out if Morton enjoys having a dragon for a brother or if he might just change his mind.

MacLennan, Cathy (2007). Chicky Chicky Chook Chook. (Ages 3-7)

Your little ones will enjoy reading and singing the playful rhyming text of this story. Yellow chicks, stiped kittens, and golden bees have fun playing until it begins to rain and thunder. How will they get dry again?

Rockwell, Anne (2006). Backyard Bear. (Gr.K-3)

A young black bear is ready to be on his own, but as he ventures out into the woods he finds bulldozers and chainsaws cutting down his home. He runs away from the noise and explores people's backyards where he searches for food and finds garbage. What will happen when the people see the bear?

Curtis, Christopher Paul (2007). Mr. Chickee’s Messy Mission. 230 p. (Gr. 3-6)
Join the Flint Future Detectives on another mystery and fantasy adventure. When Russell’s dog, Rodney Rodent, chases a gnome and disappears into a mural, Steve Carter and his friends follow him and meet Mr. Chickee. If they want to return to their own universe, the detectives have to find Rodney Rodent and save the alternate universe of Ourside at the same time.

Fontes, Justine & Ron (2007). The Trojan Horse: The Fall of Troy. 48 p. (Gr. 4-6)

If your kids like to hear myths and legends, but can’t read Virgil on their own, then have them try this refreshing new take on Greek myths in the form of a graphic novel (comic book). Kids will enjoy learning about the battle of Troy and the story behind the wooden horse through scenes full of action and color.

Gifford, Peggy (2007). Moxy Maxwell Does Not Love Stuart Little. 92 p. (Gr. 3-5)
Meet nine year old Moxy who realizes that summer is ending and she has not yet read her summer reading assignment! Does this sound familiar? The book that she has put off reading is “Stuart Little,” but not because she doesn’t like it. Moxy brings the book with her everywhere, including the pool. It’s just that she hasn’t managed to spare any time to read it. Will Moxy finish the book the day before she starts fourth grade or will she have to face the consequences?

McAllister, Angela (2006). Digory the Dragon Slayer. 124 p. (Gr. 3-5)

Digory was an average boy until he found a dragon’s tooth while walking through the forest. Suddenly, the people of his village think that he has slayed a dragon! Now he is considered a knight, but can Digory face a real dragon?