Kid Librarian Recommendations 2024

Updated April 7, 2025
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The 13-story treehouse.
Griffiths, Andy, 1961-
Paper Book
Andy and Terry live in a treehouse. But it's not just any old treehouse, it's the most amazing treehouse in the world! This treehouse has thirteen stories, a bowling alley, a see-through swimming pool, a secret underground laboratory, and a marshmallow machine that follows you around...

I recommend this book for people that love fun, jokes, a little bit of disgustingness and a little bit of a scare. I give it 4 stars - Cleo 9

From nerd to ninja!
Do, Anh.
Paper Book
Nelson wakes up on his birthday to discover that he has gained ninja powers overnight! This funny, heavily-illustrated series from Anh Do is action packed, with an appealingly grounded heart.Nelson's a nerd. Unfit, uncool . . . totally awkward! But when he wakes up on his tenth birthday, he...

These books are funny. Kenny and Nelson go on adventures and save people. People who like Hot Dog and Wierdo will like this series - Alistair 6

The sentinel.
Child, Lee, 1954-
Paper Book
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * THE BLOCKBUSTER JACK REACHER SERIES THAT INSPIRED TWO MAJOR MOTION PICTURES AND THE STREAMING SERIES REACHER Jack Reacher is back! The "utterly addictive" (The New York Times) series continues as acclaimed author Lee Child teams up...

An action packed novel filled with adventure and action - Patience 15

Beneath the swirling sky
Leiloglou, Carolyn
Paper Book
A house full of paintings, a missing sister, and a family secret send a boy and his cousin into a world whereart is the key in this fantasy adventure perfect for fans of The Wingfeather Saga and Pages & Co. "A delightful adventure, excellent for reading aloud. This book will...

December 2024 Kid Librarian purchase request - Amelie 7

Beneath the swirling sky
Leiloglou, Carolyn
Paper Book
A house full of paintings, a missing sister, and a family secret send a boy and his cousin into a world whereart is the key in this fantasy adventure perfect for fans of The Wingfeather Saga and Pages & Co. "A delightful adventure, excellent for reading aloud. This book will...

December 2024 Kid Librarian purchase request - Amelie 7

Rabbit's bad habits.
Gough, Julian, 1966-
Paper Book
Rabbit and Bear are neighbors who face avalanches, snowmen, a hungry wolf...and more! Can they become friends too? Named to Kirkus Reviews' Best Middle-Grade Books of 2019 2020 IBPA Benjamin Franklin Awards GOLD Winner, Young Reader: Fiction (8-12...

I laughed out loud soooo many times. I really enjoyed it - Ultan 8

Duck, duck, Dad?
Scobie, Lorna
Paper Book
One dog . . . SO many ducklings! In this laugh-out-loud picture book that explores the meaning of family, Ralph the dog unexpectedly becomes the new dad to a flock of ducklings, and soon realizes he's bitten off more than he can chew! Ralph the dog enjoyed a quiet life . . ....
I am a tiger.
Newson, Karl.
Paper Book
When is a mouse not a mouse? When he's a tiger of course! This funny story is all about being who you want to be!This is a story about a mouse with BIG ideas. Mouse believes he is a tiger, and he convinces Fox, Raccoon, Snake, and Bird he's one, too! After all, Mouse can climb a tree like a...
The Bad Guys. [graphic novel]
Blabey, Aaron
Paper Book
NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE!"I wish I'd had these books as a kid. Hilarious!" -- Dav Pilkey, creator of Captain Underpants and Dog ManThis New York Times bestselling illustrated series is perfect for fans of Dog Man and Captain Underpants.They sound like bad guys, they look like bad...

I like this book because it’s really funny and has a crazy plot twist at the end. I read it in one day - Esther 9

Camp. [graphic novel]
Miller, Kayla.
Paper Book
From New York Times bestselling author-illustrator Kayla Miller comes a graphic novel about venturing off to summer camp for the first time and stepping out of one's comfort zone, navigating new experiences, and the satisfaction of blazing your own trails. ...

I love this book because it’s really hard to find a book I like but I read this one straight through and it’s one of the best books I’ve ever read - Esther 9

Wrecking ball.
Kinney, Jeff.
Paper Book
An instant #1 USA Today, Wall Street Journal, and New York Times bestseller!  In Wrecking Ball, Book 14 of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series from #1 international bestselling author Jeff Kinney, an unexpected inheritance gives Greg...

I recommend this to people who like diaries. I like this book because I learn more about the main character - Jean-Paul 8

Matilda.
Dahl, Roald
Paper Book
For most kids, aThe Trunchbulla is pure terror, but for Matilda, sheas a sitting duck.

Matilda Wormwood is a little girl with a big imagination. The story is about her finding her place in the world. Sometimes its funny and then its scary. Everyone will love this book. I give it 5 stars - Cleo 9

Matilda.
Dahl, Roald
Paper Book
For most kids, aThe Trunchbulla is pure terror, but for Matilda, sheas a sitting duck.

Matilda Wormwood is a little girl with a big imagination. The story is about her finding her place in the world. Sometimes its funny and then its scary. Everyone will love this book. I give it 5 stars - Cleo 9

Matilda
Roald Dahl; Kate Winslet
Ebook

Matilda Wormwood is a little girl with a big imagination. The story is about her finding her place in the world. Sometimes its funny and then its scary. Everyone will love this book. I give it 5 stars - Cleo 9

The golden lion. [graphic novel]
Maihack, Mike
Paper Book
The thrilling fourth installment in Cleopatra's adventures in space. Now an animated TV series streaming on Hulu and Peacock!Cleo is back at Yasiro Academy, recovering from the tragic events that occurred on planet Hykosis. She feels responsible for the death of her friend Zaid, and trains nonstop....

This book is a comic and a really good book if you want to read a book quicker. The pictures help to tell the story and it has lots of onomatopoeia to describe the sounds. I give it 4 stars - Cleo 9

Harry Potter and the sorcerer's stone.
Rowling, J. K.
Paper Book
Harry Potter spent ten long years living with Mr. and Mrs. Dursley, an aunt and uncle whose outrageous favoritism of their perfectly awful son Dudley leads to some of the most inspired dark comedy since Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. But fortunately for Harry, he's about to be granted a...

I recommend these books for people that love magic, fantasy, mysteries, going on adventures, and wizards/witches. Harry Potter is one of the most famous book series in the world. I give them 4/5 stars. - Cleo 9

Harry Potter and the sorcerer's stone.
Rowling, J. K.
Paper Book
Harry Potter spent ten long years living with Mr. and Mrs. Dursley, an aunt and uncle whose outrageous favoritism of their perfectly awful son Dudley leads to some of the most inspired dark comedy since Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. But fortunately for Harry, he's about to be granted a...

I recommend these books for people that love magic, fantasy, mysteries, going on adventures, and wizards/witches. Harry Potter is one of the most famous book series in the world. I give them 4/5 stars. - Cleo 9

Charlie and the great glass elevator.
Dahl, Roald
Paper Book
The sequel to Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, join your favorite characters on an intergalactic joyride! Last seen flying through the sky in a giant elevator, Charlie Bucket's back for another adventure. When the giant elevator picks up speed, Charlie, Willy Wonka,...

April 2024 Kid Librarian purchase request - Cleo 9

Murder in the mews. [large print]
Christie, Agatha, 1890-1976
Paper Book

A collection of short stories featuring the characteristic charm of an Agatha Christie story - Patience 15

Sing you home : a novel.
Picoult, Jodi, 1966-
Paper Book
From the award-winning, #1 New York Times bestselling author whom USA TODAY calls a "master of the page-turner," comes the spectacular story of a woman's complex quest to form a family. Every life has a soundtrack. All you have to do is listen. Music has set...

A story about IVF and Queer rights for the more serious reader who wishes for an overview of society - Patience 15

Dog Man
Pilkey, Dav
Paper Book
George and Harold have created a new breed of justice -- one that is part dog, part man, and ALL HERO! With the head of a dog and the body of a human, this heroic hound digs into deception, claws after crooks, rolls over robbers, and scampers after squirrels. Will he be able to resist the call...

I like the pictures. I liked that George and Harold decided to throw away their little kid toys but they really like them and miss them so they took them back out of the rubbish. I like the Fair Fairy chapter because when the Fair Fairy is angry her teeth turn sharp. I also like the chapter Visiting Grandpa because Petey said that he’s not going to visit Grandpa but then they do - Felix 7

Wings of fire. the graphic novelBook 1, The dragonet prophecy
Deutsch, Barry.
Paper Book
The New York Times bestselling Wings of Fire series soars to new heights in this first-ever graphic novel adaptation! Not every dragonet wants a destiny ... Clay has grown up under the mountain, chosen along with four other dragonets to fulfill a mysterious prophecy and end...

The characters are great because each one has a full backstory. The art is stunning - Abbey 10

Dog Man: the Scarlet Shedder: a Graphic Novel (Dog Man #12): from the Creator of Captain Underpants (Library Edition)
Paper Book
Our canine superhero returns in DOG MAN: THE SCARLET SHEDDER, the suspenseful and hilarious twelfth graphic novel in the #1 worldwide bestselling series by award-winning author and illustrator Dav Pilkey! P.U.! Dog Man got sprayed by a skunk! After being dunked in tomato juice, the stink...

May 2024 Kid Librarian purchase request - Jean-Paul 8

The 13-story treehouse.
Griffiths, Andy, 1961-
Paper Book
Andy and Terry live in a treehouse. But it's not just any old treehouse, it's the most amazing treehouse in the world! This treehouse has thirteen stories, a bowling alley, a see-through swimming pool, a secret underground laboratory, and a marshmallow machine that follows you around...

I recommend this book for people that love fun, jokes, a little bit of disgustingness and a little bit of a scare. I give it 4 stars - Cleo 9

Club secret enigmes et mysteres /
Rippin, Sally
Paper Book

Everyone in Billie’s code group solves mystery codes. It’s an interesting book! - Sienna 6

La chasse au tresor /
Rippin, Sally
Paper Book

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