Good Reads Youth

Dream Weaver

By Reina Luz Alegre
J Alegre, Reina Luz

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"Twelve-year-old Zoey navigates the tricky waters of friendship and family while searching for a way to save her grandfather's bowling alley from closing"-- Provided by publisher.

Dear Beast

By Dori Hillestad Butler
J Butler, Dori

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Through a series of letters, Simon, a grumpy and jealous cat, informs Baxter, his boy's new dog, that he is not welcome and should leave at once.

Awesome Dog 5000 vs. Mayor Bossypants

By Justin Dean
J Dean, Justin

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"When Awesome Dog's heroics gain media attention, Marty, Skyler, and Ralph find themselves targeted by the narcissistic mayor of Townville"-- Provided by publisher.

Hello from Renn Lake

By Michele Weber Hurwitz
J Hurwitz, Michele Weber

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In Wisconsin, as her adoptive parents open their lake cabins for summer visitors, twelve-year-old Annalise, abandoned as an infant and able to communicate with the lake, discovers a growing toxic algae bloom and teams up with her friends to save the beloved body of water.

The Lost Fairy Tales

By Anna James
J James, Anna

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When eleven-year-old Tilly Pages joins Oskar and his family on a Christmas trip to Paris, she and her friend bookwander into the land of fairy tales, where someone--or something--is causing chaos.

Which Way is Home?

By Maria Kiely
J Kiely, Maria

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In 1948, following World War II, eleven-year-old Anna, her mother, and older sister must flee Czechoslovakia after Russian Communists take over the government. Includes notes about the author's family history, on which the story is based.

Voyage of Lucy P. Simmons

By Barbara Mariconda
J Mariconda, Barbara

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"After Lucy P. Simmons's parents drown, Lucy must find a way to keep her greedy aunt and uncle from taking her family's house. A mysterious woman who seems to come from the sea, as well as the house itself, come to Lucy's aid"-- Provided by publisher.

Not-so-Lucky Lefty

By Megan McDonald
J McDonald, Megan

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Left-handers are creative. Left-handers are geniuses. Half of all cats are lefties! (Or so says Stink.) But Judy is a righty... and Judy is feeling left out. Tomorrow is Left Handers Day, and Stink and Dad, the southpaws in the Moody family, are celebrating at the pretzel factory. Judy is allowed to come along on one condition: she has to be left-handed the whole entire day. It's on!

I am Jax, Protector of the Ranch

By Catherine Stier
J Stier, Catherine

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Jax, a Great Pyrenees, tells of a night when, after the lead livestock guardian dog is injured by a coyote, he must take charge of protecting the flock aided only by a young pup. Includes facts about Great Pyrenees and the role of the working dog.

How to Disappear Completely

By Ali Standish
J Standish, Ali

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While her grandmother was alive, Emma's world was filled with enchantment. But now Gram is gone, and suddenly strange spots are appearing on Emma's skin. Soon, she's diagnosed with vitiligo--a condition that makes patches of her skin lose their color--and the magic in her world is suddenly replaced with school bullies and doctor appointments. But when Emma writes one last story in the journal she shared with Gram, something strange happens. Someone writes back to her, just like Gram used to. Who's writing to Emma? And just what is her story going to be, now that everything is so different?

I Like Bugs

By Margaret Wise Brown
J Easy PBK Brown, Margaret

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In brief rhyming text, lists all the types of insects the narrator likes.

King & Kayla and the Case of the Unhappy Neighbor

By Dori Hillestad Butler
JE Butler, Dori

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When Jillian's dog, Thor, is accused of digging up Mr. Gary's garden, King and Kayla put their detective skills to work to clear his name. At the scene of the crime, Kayla picks up several clues. There is too much damage for a small dog like Thor to have caused, and several half-eaten vegetables are scattered on the ground. King also finds a clue. A witness to the crime tells King that the culprit is a new guy who likes to fight. But who could that be? And can they track down this new guy and clear Thor's name?

Sophie and the Perfect Poem

By Sean Covey
JE Covey, Sean

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Ms. Hoot assigns Sophie and Biff as partners to write a poem, then encourages Sophie to open her eyes to the possibility that Biff is not as mean and scary as he seems and has some good ideas, too.

Bat Flap Fever!

By Ximena Hastings
JE Hotel Transylvania

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Mavis is horrified when her dad names a pair of bat wings after her, but when a human finds them, she has to get them back.

Pinkalicious and the Pinkettes

By Victoria Kann
JE Kann, Victoria

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Pinkalicious and her friends want to start a band, but they don't have any instruments! Pinkalicious will need to find a creative answer. When Pinkalicious realizes there are amazing sounds all around, she figures out what to do." --Provided by publisher.

We are Thankful

By Margaret McNamara
JE McNamara, Margaret

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Asked by their teacher to think about the things and people for which they are thankful, the first graders of the Robin Hill School take turns sharing their feelings, challenging young Reza to think of something original.

Paolo, Emperor of Rome

By Mac Barnett
JP Barnett, Mac

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"Paolo the dachshund is trapped. Though he lives in Rome, a city filled with history and adventure, he is confined to a hair salon. Paolo dreams of the sweet life--la dolce vita--in the Eternal City. And then, one day, he escapes! Paolo throws himself into the city, finding adventure at every turn. Join our hero as he discovers the wonders of Rome: the ruins, the food, the art, the opera, and--of course--the cats. Readers will cheer the daring of this bighearted dog, whose story shows that even the smallest among us can achieve great things."-- Amazon.com.

Tiny Bird: A Hummingbird's Amazing Journey

By Robert Burleigh
JP Burleigh, Robert

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As autumn nears, flowers fade and insects become quiet, and Tiny Bird leaves his northern home for the long and perilous journey to lush southern forests. Includes facts about hummingbirds.

Izzy Gizmo and the Invention Convention

By Pip Jones
JP Jones, Pip

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Izzy Gizmo is invited to an inventing competition, where a greedy competitor forces her to improvise.

Boats Will Float

By Andria Warmflash Rosenbaum
JP Rosenbaum, Andria

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Illustrations and simple, rhyming text observe a wide variety of boats that spend all day, from early morning until dreamy night, on a bay, in the ocean, or under the sea.

Brooklyn Bailey, The Missing Dog

By Amy Sohn
JP Sohn, Amy

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"After Bailey the dog gets lost, her owners Emile and Yotam search through their Brooklyn neighborhood, relying on their neighbors and loved ones to bring her home"-- Provided by publisher.

Together We Grow

By Susan Vaught
JP Vaught, Susan

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When a bad storm drives all of the farm animals into the barn, can they set aside their fears and welcome wild animals, too?

How to Catch a Dragon

By Adam Wallace
JP Wallace, Adam

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A real, wily dragon winds through streets in China, eluding the traps set by a group of children during the Chinese New Year celebration.

Rosie: Stronger than Steel

By Lindsay Ward
JP Ward, Lindsay

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A brave tractor farms for freedom in a story inspired by women who acted with courage and strength in American factories and on British farms during World War II.