Fiction
The King of Slippery Falls BR 15923
by Sid Hite
1 volume
Rural Idaho, early 2000s. When Lewis Hinton turns fifteen, his
parents tell him he is adopted. Now an ensuing identity crisis
thwarts his simple goals of catching an elusive giant trout and
getting Amanda to be his girlfriend. For grades 6-9. 2004.
Tales of Hans Christian Andersen BR 15943
by Hans Christian Andersen
1 volume
Thirteen short fairy stories, translated in 2004 by Naomi Lewis,
with a biography of the Danish author and introductory headnotes.
Includes old favorites and the less familiar "The Flying Trunk"
and "The Goblin at the Grocer's." For grades 4-7 and older
readers. 1840.
The Artemis Fowl Files BR 15949
by Eoin Colfer
1 volume
Two original short stories, interviews with characters, and other
writings that unlock secrets of the Artemis Fowl books, which
feature a twelve-year-old evil genius and his dealings with
fairies and other magical beings. For grades 5-8. 2004.
Bad Bears in the Big City: An Irving and Muktuk Story BR
15975
by Daniel Pinkwater
1 volume
Irving and Muktuk, two muffin-eating polar bears from the frozen
north, have some trouble adjusting to life in the Bayonne, New
Jersey, zoo. For grades K-3. 2003.
Polar Bear Night BR 16020
by Lauren Thompson
1 volume
A polar bear cub awakens to the beckoning of the moon, leaving
his sleeping mother in the warm den. After exploring the night
and watching a magical star shower, the little cub returns home
to snuggle against his mother. PRINT/BRAILLE. For preschool-grade
2. 2004.
My Pal, Victor/Mi Amigo, Víctor BR 16022
by Diane Gonzales Bertrand
1 volume
A Dominic le gusta hacer muchas cosas con su mejor amigo,
Víctor. Se cuentan chistes y cuentos, van a nadar, visitan
el parque de atracciones, y muchas veces pasan la noche juntos. Y
sólo al fin nos da cuenta que Víctor anda en una
silla de ruedas. Libro bilingüe en inglés y
español. Para grados K a 3. Premio Familia
Schneider.(Dominic talks about the activities he enjoys with his
best friend Victor: jokes and stories, sleepovers, rides at the
amusement park, swimming. Only the ending reveals that Victor
uses a wheelchair. Bilingual book in English and Spanish.
PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3. Schneider Family Book Award.
2004.) 2004.
Kitten's First Full Moon BR 16023
by Kevin Henkes
1 volume
When Kitten sees her first full moon, she thinks it is a bowl of
milk in the sky. She ends up tired, wet, and hungry from trying
to reach it and finally goes home, where a pleasant surprise
awaits her. PRINT/BRAILLE. For preschool-grade 2. Caldecott
Medal. 2004.
Beautiful Blackbird BR 16028
by Ashley Bryan
1 volume
The beautifully colored birds of Africa think that Blackbird is
the prettiest of all and ask him to add touches of black to their
feathers as well. Adapted from a Zambian folktale. PRINT/BRAILLE.
For preschool-grade 2. Coretta Scott King Award. 2003.
Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Tale BR 16029
by Mo Willems
1 volume
A trip to the laundromat becomes a momentous occasion when
Trixie, too young to speak words, realizes that her favorite
stuffed animal is missing and struggles to explain the problem to
her father. PRINT/BRAILLE. For preschool-grade 2. Caldecott Honor
Book. 2004.
I, Doko: The Tale of a Basket BR 16030
retold by Ed Young
1 volume
A large basket tells of its experiences with three generations of
a Nepalese family, especially the role it played in a young boy's
expression of love for his grandfather. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades
K-3 and older readers. 2004.
Science Verse BR 16032
by Jon Scieszka
1 volume
In Mr. Newton's science class a student is struck with a curse
and begins hearing everything in verse. Rhymes about dinosaurs,
the food chain, the skeleton, rain, matter, evolution, and other
topics sound amazingly similar to some famous and familiar poems.
PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades 3-6. 2004.
This Next New Year BR 16033
by Janet S. Wong
1 volume
A young boy talks about the rituals his family and friends
observe as they anticipate the Chinese New Year. They hope that
their preparations will ensure a good new year. PRINT/BRAILLE.
For grades K-3 and older readers. 2000.
Look Out, Kindergarten, Here I Come!/Prepárate,
Kindergarten! Allá Voy! BR 16034
by Nancy Carlson
1 volume
Henry espera con placer su primer día en Kindergarten,
pero al llegar a la puerta de la escuela, cambia de idea. Libro
bilingüe en inglés y español. Para
preescolares hasta grado 2. (Even though Henry looks forward to
going to kindergarten, he is not sure about staying once he
arrives at the classroom door. Bilingual book in English and
Spanish. PRINT/BRAILLE. For preschool-grade 2. 1999.)
Apples to Oregon: Being the (Slightly) True Narrative of How a
Brave Pioneer Father Brought Apples, Peaches, Pears, Plums,
Grapes, and Cherries (and Children) across the Plains BR
16035
by Deborah Hopkinson
1 volume
A tall tale about a pioneer family headed to Oregon. Delicious,
the daughter, knows that her father loves his wagonload of fruit
trees--maybe even more than he loves the family. So she does all
she can to make sure the plants survive the journey.
PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3. 2004.
That New Animal BR 16036
by Emily Jenkins
1 volume
Two dogs, Marshmallow and FudgeFudge, have difficulties adjusting
to the "new animal," a human baby, who moves into their house.
PRINT/BRAILLE. For preschool-grade 2. 2005.
Petunia's Christmas BR 16037
by Roger Duvoisin
1 volume
Pet goose Petunia tries to rescue Charles, a neighboring farm's
handsome gander, who is being fattened for Christmas dinner.
PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3. 1952. 1952.
The Best Pet of All BR 16038
by David LaRochelle
1 volume
A young boy brings home a pet dragon who proves to be difficult
and messy. To get rid of the creature, the boy's mother finally
agrees to let him have the pet he really wanted all along.
PRINT/BRAILLE. For preschool-grade 2. 2004.
The People Could Fly: The Picture Book BR 16041
retold by Virginia Hamilton
1 volume
In this retelling of a folktale, when African slaves working on
an American plantation cannot bear any more suffering, an old
man's magic words enable them to step into the sky and fly away.
For grades K-3 and older readers. 1985. PRINT/BRAILLE.
The SOS File BR 16073
by Betsy Byars and others
1 volume
The students in Mr. Magro's class submit stories for the SOS file
about their biggest emergencies. When the day finally comes for
them to read their twelve stories aloud for extra credit, they
find an extra one written by a surprise anonymous author. For
grades 3-6. 2004.
Because of Winn-Dixie BR 16130
by Kate DiCamillo
1 volume
Ten-year-old India Opal and her preacher dad move to a new town
in Florida during the summer. Opal is lonely until she adopts a
big stray dog she names Winn-Dixie. The two soon make friends
with the local librarian, the pet store manager, and a nearly-
blind elderly neighbor. Uncontracted braille. For grades 3-6.
2000.
The Curse of the Gloamglozer: The Edge Chronicles, Book 4 BR
16152
by Paul Stewart
2 volumes
Apprenticed to the Most High Academe of Sanctaphrax--a floating
city of scholars, gossip, and treachery--fourteen-year-old Quint
runs increasingly dangerous errands. Eventually Quint's and his
friends' lives are threatened by gruesome monsters. Sequel to
Midnight over Sanctaphrax (BR 16124). For grades 6-9.
2001.
Mi Amigo, Víctor / My Pal, Victor BR 16022
por por
Diane Gonzales Bertrand
1 volume
A Dominic le gusta hacer muchas cosas con su mejor amigo,
Víctor. Se cuentan chistes y cuentos, van a nadar, visitan
el parque de atracciones, y muchas veces pasan la noche juntos. Y
sólo al fin nos da cuenta que Víctor anda en una
silla de ruedas. Libro bilingüe en inglés y
español. Para grados K a 3. Premio Familia
Schneider.(Dominic talks about the activities he enjoys with his
best friend Victor: jokes and stories, sleepovers, rides at the
amusement park, swimming. Only the ending reveals that Victor
uses a wheelchair. Bilingual book in English and Spanish.
PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3. Schneider Family Book Award.
2004.) 2004.
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