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Our Summer Reading theme this year is adventure! Enjoy some books with "Adventure" in the title.
Updated April 26, 2024
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Daring dinosaur adventures! : a collection of five step 3 early readers
Paper Book
Get your little dinosaur fan reading with these five LEGO® Jurassic World(tm) Step into Reading leveled readers--all in one amazing book! Tag along with Owen and Claire on their thrilling dinosaur adventures as the T. rex, Blue the velociraptor, and...
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Dora the explorer. Pirate adventure
DVD
Includes: 'Dora Saves The Prince,' 'El Coqui,' and two bonus episodes. Join Dora and her friends as they put on a musical pirate play!
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Pawsome puppy adventures!
Paper Book
A hardcover storybook collection starring Nickelodeon's PAW Patrol! Girls and boys ages 3-7 will love this collection of five popular tales that includes Pups to the Rescue!, Pup, Pup, and Away!, Rubble to the Rescue!, High-Flying Skye, and PAW Patrol on the Roll!...
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The rainy day adventure
Paper Book
Little Tiger and Little Elephant are out playing one day when it suddenly starts to rain! After trying several hiding places, they finally find the perfect place, where it doesn't matter how wet they are!
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Adventures in puppy-sitting
Auerbach, Annie
Paper Book
When the little puppy Bingo and Rolly are excited to babysit turns out to be a huge Great Dane pup, their babysitting job turns into a real dog and pony show! This read-along story features the character voices and sound effects from this hilarious episode!
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Tiny titans. Adventures in awesomeness
Baltazar, Art
Paper Book
The all-ages tales of the DC Universe's best sidekicks continue! Check out what life is like for the very young heroes of Sidekick Elementary as they head into space, get their report cards, transform into monkeys, fall in love and more in this new graphic novel. These all-ages tales...
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Adventures of Biscuit : five stories about everyone's favorite puppy
Capucilli, Alyssa Satin 1957-
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The adventures of Paddington : Paddington and the painting
Capucilli, Alyssa Satin 1957-
Paper Book
Based on the new Nickelodeon animated series and inspired by the classic books, this 32-page My First I Can Read is perfect for shared reading with a child. When Mrs. Brown can't find inspiration for her painting, she enlists the help of Paddington. The Adventures of Paddington is...
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Alice's adventures in Wonderland
Carroll, Lewis 1832-1898
Paper Book
The complete and unabridged text of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland accompanied by Anna Bond's signature, whimsical style illustrations in full colour throughout.
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Adventure awaits
Cole, Henry 1955-
Paper Book
In this beautiful board book from the creator of Big Bug and Spot, the Cat, simple text and lovely illustrations tell the story of a dog and cat whose adventures bring them together. A cat and a dog set off on their own adventures, each intrigued by something they...
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Flora & Ulysses : the illuminated adventures
DiCamillo, Kate
Paper Book
Winner of the 2014 Newbery Medal Holy unanticipated occurrences! A cynic meets an unlikely superhero in a genre-breaking novel by master storyteller Kate DiCamillo. It begins, as the best superhero stories do, with a tragic accident that has unexpected...
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Louise : the adventures of a chicken
DiCamillo, Kate
Paper Book
She longed for adventure. So she left her home and ventured out into the wide world. The pleasures and perils she met proved plentiful: marauding pirates on the majestic seas, a ferocious lion under the bright lights of the big top, a mysterious stranger in an exotic and bustling...
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A mixed-up adventure
Domenici, Mickey
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Based on the bestselling toy and all-new animated YouTube series, Sienna and her enchanting friends find themselves in a real magical mix-up! After a bumpy start to their adventure, Sienna and her friends arrive in the beautiful seaside town of Enchanters Edge. As they set up camp for the...
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Adventure day
Dowd, Dineo
Armani's Adventure Day" is a charming children's book about a little girl named Armani who wakes up excited about a hiking adventure with her mom. Along the way, they meet new friends and explore a beautiful park with colorful wildflowers and a stunning waterfall. Armani's enthusiasm is...
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The adventure begins
Gohmann, Johanna
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Phoebe would rather be on her new phone than walk around Doubloons Pirate Park for her brother Max's birthday. But when he insists on exploring an old pirate ship with an animatronic pirate aboard, a storm rolls in, and they discover there is more to the ship and the statue than they thought....
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Jungle adventure
Hapka, Cathy
Paper Book
Join the LEGO(R) Friends on an exciting adventure in this full-color chapter book based on the popular toy sets!It's a wedding disaster! Aunt Sophie's fiancé, Henry, has gone missing in the jungle. And their wedding is just a few weeks away! It's up to Olivia and her friends to save him. But the...
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Wonderful Wonderland adventures
Hapka, Cathy
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Pre-Level 1 readers will enjoy this collection of five whimsical tales about Alice, her friends, and the wonderful world of Alice's Wonderland Bakery. Based on episodes of the Disney Junior animated series, these adorable stories cater to readers in training and are sure to entertain. ...
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Mr. Adventure
Hargreaves, Adam
Paper Book
Mr. Adventure is jumping, diving, and catapulting his way into the classic Mr. Men series. Catch him if you can! When Mr. Adventure goes on vacation, he doesn't want to relax. He's looking for the greatest ...
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Adventure girl : Dabi digs in Israel
Hechter, Janice
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On a special family visit to her grandparents in Israel, Dabi's parents insist that she dress and act like a "little lady." But when she finds a kindred curious spirit in her aunt, who takes her on a new adventure, Dabi makes more than one important discovery, including that it's great to...
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Friends go adventuring
Heine, Helme.
Paper Book
According to Charlie Rooster, Johnny Mouse, and Fat Percy, the pig, nothing exciting ever happens on their farm, so they set off on their bicycle for some high adventure. They rescue a goose princess from a fox, return a lost calf to his mother--and have their bicycle stolen by a band of vicious...
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Marley's big adventure
Hill, Susan 1965-
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When Marley's family gets angry at him, Marley runs away from home. Who knew one little dog could get into such big trouble? Will Marley's family find him?
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Adventures in Bikini Bottom.
Hillenburg, Stephen.
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The adventures of Paddington. Love day
Holowaty, Lauren
Paper Book
Based on the new Nickelodeon animated series and inspired by the classic series by Michael Bond, this US version of the UK storybook is perfect for sharing with the Paddington fan in your life. Includes 12 Valentine's Day cards! It's Love Day and Paddington is delivering cards...
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PAW Patrol. Adventures with Grandpa!
Huntley, Tex
Paper Book
This all-new Little Golden Book features the characters from Nickelodeon's PAW Patrol! A perfect read aloud with Grandpa this Father's Day! Alex and his grandpa are always ready for adventure, especially when the PAW Patrol joins in the fun. Girls and boys ages 3 to 7 will...
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Toys go out : being the adventures of a knowledgeable Stingray, a toughy little Buffalo, and someone called Plastic
Jenkins, Emily 1967-
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"A bit like the great movie Toy Story and a bit like the wonderful Kate DiCamillo book The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane. This is a great family book." --The Washington Post Here is the first book in the highly acclaimed Toys...
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My family adventure
Jules, Jacqueline 1956-
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Little Sofia Martinez has a big personality and big plans, which makes every day memorable. Between her sisters and cousins, her family is the focus of her many adventures. From taking school pictures to doing chores, this 7-year-old knows how to make every moment count. Sofia loves her family...
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The everything pirates book : a swashbuckling history of adventure on the high seas
Karg, Barbara.
Paper Book
From the corsairs of the Barbary Coast to Blackbeard to Jean Lafitte, pirates have been a part of every culture for centuries. Sometimes terrifying but always colorful characters, their history is as rich with controversy as it is with gold doubloons. The Everything Pirate Book is full of...
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Adventures for breakfast
Keegan, Anastasiya
Paper Book
Luna and Milo's grandmother believes that everyday should start with a hot bowl of oatmeal, but her grandchildren are tired of it. Rather than suffer through another bowl, the sneaky siblings write her a letter of apology, explaining the incredible, hair-raising, hilarious, and unbelievable...
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Rowley Jefferson's awesome friendly adventure
Kinney, Jeff
Paper Book
An instant #1 New York Times bestseller! You've never seen the Wimpy Kid World like this before--an entirely new, awesome, friendly, truly fantastic fantasy quest from #1 international bestselling author Jeff Kinney! From the...
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A museum adventure
Kirk, Daniel.
Paper Book
Sam the library mouse and his friend Sarah are off on a new adventure. This time they leave the library behind and go to a museum so Sam can make sketches in his explorer's journal. Sarah isn't so sure that explorers have the time or the interest to write in journals. But Sam shows her that a...
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Adventures of Cow
Korchek, Lori 1959-
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Join Cow as the brave bovine searches for a way home, writes an autobiography, and shuns celebrity. Throughout this hilarious tale, reader will get a giggle out of Cow's mixed-up vocabulary as Cow meets cats that honk, pigs that baa, and a herd of scary frogs that look very familiar. Straight...
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Mario's big adventure
Man-Kong, Mary
Paper Book
Power up with this full-color leveled reader based on Nintendo and Illumination present The Super Mario Bros. Movie-in theaters April 7, 2023! From Nintendo and Illumination comes a new animated film based on the world of Super Mario Bros. Featuring Mario, Luigi,...
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Just an adventure at sea
Mayer, Mercer 1943-
Paper Book
Join Mercer Mayer's classic and beloved character, Little Critter®, as he embarks on an ocean adventure with his dad. They fix up a boat and take it out to sea to go whale watching. But Little Critterdiscovers that the ocean is full of surprises and a great place for adventure! Little...
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Eloise's pirate adventure
McClatchy, Lisa.
Paper Book
Eloise loves, loves, loves dressing up as a pirate. Read along as she and Weenie search for pirate treasure!
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The Super Secret Adventure Club
McClements, George.
Paper Book
Three boys + a supercool clubhouse + "no sisters allowed!" = tons of adventure! Sam, Matt, and Luke have built the coolest clubhouse ever. But they can't decide what kind of club they should be. Are they space explorers? Dino hunters? Pirate captains? For three small boys with big...
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The adventures of Sir Lancelot the Great
Morris, Gerald 1963-
Paper Book
Many years ago, the storytellers say, the great King Arthur brought justice to England with the help of his gallant Knights of the Round Table. Of these worthy knights, there was never one so fearless, so chivalrous, so honorable, so...shiny as the dashing Sir Lancelot, who was quite good at...
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Awesome adventures
Murray, Helen (Senior editor)
Paper Book
Meet the very ordinary Emmet and join him on his extraordinary quest to save the universe in The LEGO® Movie: Awesome Adventures! This Level 2 book from DK's levelled reading program follows the adventures of The LEGO® Movie, assembling in February 2014. DK Readers are a multi-level...
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Adventure time. Volume 2
North, Ryan 1980-
Paper Book
The all-ages smash hit of the year is back with more algebraic adventures in the Land of Ooo! The all-ages hit of the year is back with a new volume collecting even more algebraic adventures! What happens when Finn the human and Jake the dog get a hold of Princess Bubblegum's...
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Treasure Hunters : All-American adventure
Patterson, James 1947-
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The U.S.A. is in danger... Only the Kidds can find the treasure that will save it! Bick, Beck, Storm and Tommy are stuck in Washington, D.C. without any priceless antiques to hunt--BORING! But everything changes when the...
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The mostly true adventures of Homer P. Figg
Philbrick, W. R. (W. Rodman)
Paper Book
A Newbery Honor Book, this warm, funny, & heart-wrenching Civil War novel introduces readers to the Battle of Gettysburg & "Little Round Top," one of the most famous feats of bravery in U.S. history! The Mostly True Adventures of Homer P. Figg joins the Scholastic Gold line, which...
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A wild adventure
Rusu, Meredith
Paper Book
The first ever original, illustrated storybook featuring Lucky and her PALs! DreamWorks Spirit animated feature film coming to theaters June 4, 2021! Lucky Prescott's life is changed forever when she moves from her home in the city...
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The adventures of Beekle : the unimaginary friend
Santat, Dan
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Winner of the Caldecott Medal #1 New York Times bestselling and award-winning creator Dan Santat combines classic storytelling with breathtaking art in an unforgettable tale about friendship, imagination, and the courage to find one's place in...
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The adventure guide
Saunders, Catherine
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Join Mia, Stephanie, Emma, Andrea, and Olivia on their exciting adventures around Heartlake City and beyond in LEGO® Friends: The Adventure Guide. Learn about their pets, personalities, dreams, and passions. Discover how the girls like to spend their days: find out what it takes to look after...
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Barbie princess adventure
Stephens, Elle
Paper Book
An all-new Step 2 Step into Reading leveled reader based on the brand-new Barbie movie on Netflix, Barbie(TM) Princess Adventure! Barbie and Princess Amelia look exactly alike! Barbie admires Amelia's royal life, and the Princess wishes she could be carefree like Barbie....
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Thea Stilton and the cherry blossom adventure
Stilton, Thea.
Paper Book
Geronimo's adventurous sister Thea is taking the publishing world by storm in this fabumouse tale packed with action, mystery, and friendship.In this exciting adventure, the Thea Sisters are off to Japan on a cultural exchange program. While they're busy exploring Kyoto and admiring the beautiful...
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Dora's pirate adventure
Valdes, Leslie.
Paper Book
Dora and her friends are putting on a pirate play. But the Pirate Piggies have stolen their costume chest thinking it's full of treasure! Will Dora and her friends be able to get their costumes back? Find out in this exciting pirate adventure!
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Alphabet adventure
Wood, Audrey
Paper Book
Come join the fun and solve a simple alphabet mystery! All the little letters from Charley's Alphabet have learned their proper order, from a to z. They're ready to go to school, but suddenly something is wrong! Little i has lost her dot, and none of the letters can...
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