books and reading

Picture book about the search to find just the right book for loved ones in time to all read together on Christmas Eve. Based on Icelandic tradition.

Library Fish, who calls the library her home, decides it is time to learn to do what everyone around her loves doing--read.

The book's narrator attempts to tell a tale about a unicorn, a dinosaur, and a shark, but the three characters are less than impressed and uncooperative.

The only rule in Larry's book is that the reader not push the button, but when no one is looking, it may be irresistible.

"A humorous story about a reluctant reader who doesn't want a book as a gift"--Provided by publisher.

"Ms. Bronte loves being a teacher, but she has one small problem . . . she also really loves eating books. Did I mention she's also a dinosaur?"--.

When she discovers that a new student has trouble reading in English, Stacey shares books and stories to help her practice and soon other students join them, learning about other worlds and cultures--and the power of friendship.

When Milo's uncle and Tilly's grandfather are poisoned by a mysterious copy of The Wizard of Oz and fall into a deep sleep, Milo and Tilly travel to the Emard City to find out who is behind the poisoning.

The peace fought for by the elders of Aftzaak is in peril when the new Magus of the Library is to be chosen. Theo and Tei are both candidates for the Magus title, but Tei is keeping to herself over worries about her mana's affect on others and Theo struggles in his relationships with other kafnas, especially Medina.

Beginning his apprenticeship to become a kafna at the great library of Aftzaak, Theo encounters a classmate who is hostile to him for reasons unknown. Theo doubles down on his kindness to her in the hopes of winning her over.