Library Adventures: Magical Lands

Library Adventures is a free, year-round reading for pleasure programme for children aged 4-11.

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Updated November 28, 2024
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Amari and the great game
Alston, B.B.
Paper Book
Sequel to the New York Times bestseller Amari and the Night Brothers! Artemis Fowl meets Men in Black in this magical second book in the New York Times and Indie bestselling Supernatural Investigations trilogy--perfect for fans of Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky,...
The artist
Vere, Ed
Paper Book
USA TODAY BESTSELLER! A brave little artist goes on an epic adventure to share her creativity with the world in this picture book from New York Times bestselling author-illustrator Ed Vere. It's an inspiring exploration of the creative spirit, perfect for fans of What Do You Do with an...
The awakening storm
Yogis, Jaimal; Truong, Vivian
Paper Book
Grace and her friends must protect a newly hatched dragon from mysterious evildoers. When Grace moves to Hong Kong with her mom and new stepdad, her biggest concern is making friends at her fancy new boarding school. But when a mysterious old woman gifts her a dragon egg during a field...
The best bed for me
Cornwall, Gaia
Paper Book
From the creator of Jabari Jumps and Jabari Tries, the tale of a stalling child with a lively imagination--and a passion for animal facts--makes for the best kind of bedtime story. Mama and Mommy would like Sweet Pea to settle into bed, but it's not quite...
Cloudy with a chance of meatballs
Barrett, Judi.
Paper Book
An imaginative story of amazing food weather that inspired the hit movie, Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs is a favorite of grown-ups and children everywhere. The tiny town of Chewandswallow was very much like any other tiny town--except for its weather which came three...
Ellies Dragon
Graham, Bob
Paper Book
From master storyteller Bob Graham comes an adorable and affecting tale about imaginary friends and the bittersweet nature of growing up. When Ellie is very small, she finds a lovable newborn dragon on a carton of eggs in the grocery store. Ellie calls him Scratch, takes him home...
Eve
LaValle, Victor
Paper Book
A young girl, Eve, raised in a virtual reality embarks on a deadly cross-country quest to save her father... and our dying planet. WHAT WORLD HAVE WE LEFT OUR CHILDREN? When the ice caps melted, most of humanity was lost to the hidden disease that was released. Now,...
Fairest of all : the graphic novel
Mlynowski, Sarah
Paper Book
A fresh, modern spin on a classic fairy tale--from bestselling author Sarah Mlynowski!The first installment of Sarah Mylowski's New York Times bestselling series!Be the bravest of them all . . . Once upon a time my brother and I were normal kids. The next minute? The mirror in our...
The Golden Frog Games
Ortega, Claribel A.
Audiobook
How to trick the Tooth Fairy
Russell, Erin
Paper Book
From the coauthor of Dork Diaries comes a witty and engaging picture book about a prankster who wants to pull off the best prank of all--pranking the Tooth Fairy! Kaylee loves pulling pranks: from dropping water balloons on passers by to even tricking Santa Claus, she's a prize...
I'm a unicorn
Loehr, Mallory
Paper Book
A magical Little Golden Book for a little unicorn lover's Easter basket! I am moonlight white. I have a magical horn. I look a lot like a horse, of course. . . So begins this charming Little Golden Book that introduces the magical...
In the meadow of fantasies
Muh?ammadi?, Muh?ammad Ha?di?
Paper Book
A young girl with a physical handicap gazes up at a mobile of spinning horses from her little pink bed in her room filled with leafy plants. As she watches them prance about, the tufted snout of a real live horse peeks through her bedroom door. Soon enough, our bright protagonist is off and...
Leila the Perfect Witch
Drago, Flavia Z.
Paper Book
In this charming picture book from the author-illustrator of Gustavo, The Shy Ghost, a witch who is spellbindingly good at everything discovers that baking is no piece of cake. Leila Wayward is a little witch who excels at everything she does. She's the fastest...
The Little Prince
Saint-Exupery, Antoine de
Paper Book
This beloved, world-famous allegorical classic about a young prince on a quest for knowledge is an essential read for every home library. Combining Richard Howard's translation with restored original full-color art, this definitive English-language edition of The Little Prince will capture...
The magician's elephant
Dicamillo, Kate
Paper Book
Kate DiCamillo conjures a haunting fable about trusting the unexpected and making the extraordinary come true. What if? Why not? Could it be? When a fortuneteller's tent appears in the market square of the city of Baltese, orphan Peter Augustus Duchene knows the...
The many faces of ista flit
Harlow, Clare.
Paper Book
Magic, mystery, and monsters abound in this series opener about a girl with the rare magical ability to look like anyone she's ever seen. In misty Shelwich, magic rises and falls with the tides, everyone is born with a magical gift, and people have started to . . . disappear.
The Marvellers
Clayton, Dhonielle
Paper Book
Dhonielle Clayton makes her middle-grade debut with a fantasy adventure set in a global magic school in the sky --an instant New York Times and #1 Indie Bestseller! "The Marvellers deserves the highest compliment I can give a book: I want to live...
Miles Morales : stranger tides : a Spider-Man graphic novel
Reynolds, Justin A.; Leon, Pablo
Paper Book
An original middle-grade graphic novel from Graphix starring Miles Morales, by bestselling author Justin A. Reynolds and Eisner nominee Pablo Leon! Join MIles Morales in his most epic adventure yet! Miles Morales has just about gotten used to this being Spider-Man thing. Keeping Brooklyn...
Ning and the night spirits
Fong, Adriena
Paper Book
A beautifully illustrated tale that shows no matter how small you feel, your actions can help make big changes. "Ning is a gentle hero in this magical bedtime adventure." --Devon Holzwarth, creator of Found You Ning has always heard tales of the...
Perfectly pegasus
Sima, Jessie
Paper Book
A New York Times bestseller! A lonely pegasus looks for the perfect friend in this sweet and adorable picture book companion to the bestselling Not Quite Narwhal! Nimbus has always lived among the clouds. She's a...
The Polar Express
Van Allsburg, Chris
Paper Book
The Polar Expressis a treasured holiday tradition. This lavish gift set includes a CD audio recording read by Liam Neeson, a keepsake "All Aboard" ornament, and a note from author Chris Van Allsburg. Awarded the prestigious Caldecott Medal...
The Princess and the (Greedy) Pea
Hodgkinson, Leigh.
Paper Book
A gluttonous pea runs afoul of a very hungry princess in this playful cautionary tale inspired by a favorite cumulative rhyme and a classic fairy tale. There was a green pea who swallowed a sprout. Without a doubt, a brussels sprout. What's that about? ...
Storm dragon
Hofmeyr, Dianne
Paper Book
Storm! Storm! Rain raps the window, wind rattles the door. "Let's look for storm dragons," says Grandpa. "Watch out, dragons. We're coming!" Off they go, Grandpa and grandchild, down to the beach for a wild and wonderful adventure . . . They find dragon footprints, dragon jewels, and even a...
Uni the unicorn
Rosenthal, Amy Krouse.
Paper Book
Amy Krouse Rosenthal's New York Times bestselling picture book about a unicorn who believes that little girls are REAL is perfect for anyone interested in stories of friendship, unicorns, and the power of believing!   Uni the unicorn is told there's no such thing...
When I was a pirate
Silson, Tom
Paper Book
A heartfelt story with nautical illustrations about one grandfather's daring adventures as a heroic pirate sailing the seven seas! The perfect readalong picture book to be shared between grandparent and grandchild. "A sweet intergenerational read...touching and fun!" ...
Where the wild things are
Sendak, Maurice
Paper Book
Maurice Sendak's Caldecott Medal-winning picture book has become one of the most highly acclaimed and best-loved children's books of all time. A must for every child's bookshelf. This iconic story has inspired a movie, an opera, and the imagination of generations. When Max dresses in his...
The wizard of Oz
McLaren, Meg
Paper Book
Dorothy thinks she is lost forever when a terrifying tornado crashes through Kansas and whisks her and her dog, Toto, far away to the magical land of Oz. To get home Dorothy must follow the yellow brick road to Emerald City and find the wonderfully mysterious Wizard of Oz. Together with her...

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