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The following list is a small sample of the great books you can find at the library! Stop in and ask a librarian to help you find lots more!

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When Grandma falls asleep, Will finds himself responsible for his little brother Steve and discovers the hard way what not to do when in charge.

When Beans hurts his leg in soccer practice right before the big championship game, his best friend Chester thinks it's all his fault! Beans may not be able to play in the game, but he can still play an important role on the team when he cheers up-and cheers on-Chester.

Baseball Ballerina's team has finally made it to the play-offs. But Baseball Ballerina can't even get to first base! With a little monkey business and a lot of laughs, her team is able to come out on top!

Marvin is scared. It is the first day of school and everyone seems to know where to go -- except Marvin. Everyone seems to have a place in class -- except Marvin. And everyone seems to know how to read -- except Marvin. Marvin's struggle with reading will ring true to reluctant and eager readers alike, and all will share his triumph in this reassuring story.

Cam's photographic memory helps a scatterbrained substitute teacher, especially when he discovers that he has misplaced his coat.

Amber Brown wants a watch for her birthday. Maybe her best friend, Justin Daniels, should also get one since he's never on time. Will Justin be late to Amber's birthday party, or will he be just in time to watch her open her gifts?

Michael Reilly has introduced a new game to Little Bill and his friends. You get twelve chances to say something mean to another kid--and whoever comes up with the biggest insult is the winner. Insults start flying: "Jose hops with the frogs in science lab!" "Andrew eats frogs for dinner!" "Little Bill shoots baskets like a girl!" Little Bill tries to think of really mean things to say in retaliation. But Dad teaches him a strategy that enables Little Bill to save face while remaining the nice kid that he really is!

Pablo demonstrates how good he is at counting while helping his grandmother, his "abuela," prepare to sell vegetables at the market.

A little boy wants to play with his dog, Digby. His sister says Digby is too old to play catch. But if Digby can't run and jump, there are other things she can do now. A wonderful gentle story about change and life-cycles perfect for the youngest readers.