Best Early Learning Books for 9 Year Olds

Here are the top 30 early learning books for 9 year olds. Please click Read Review to read book reviews on Amazon. You can also click Find in Library to check book availability at your local library. If the default library is not correct, please follow Change Library to reset it.

1. Mr. Putter & Tabby Pick the Pears

by: Cynthia RylantArthur Howard
Release date: Sep 15, 1995
Number of Pages: 44
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It is fall and juicy things are growing in Mr. Putter’s backyard–apples, tomatoes, and pears. Mr. Putter dreams of all the juicy things he loves to eat, but most of all, he dreams of pear jelly. There’s only one problem–cranky legs keep him from climbing up to pick the pears. His ingenious solution will have young readers cheering him on.
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Children’s Books > Animals > Cats

2. Mr. Putter & Tabby Bake the Cake

by: Cynthia RylantArthur Howard
Release date: Nov 30, 1994
Number of Pages: 44
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Mr. Putter and his beloved cat bake a light and airy Christmas cake for their neighbor Mrs. Teaberry. “Howard’s relaxed, mixed-media pictures catch the nuances of the cozy, affectionate relationship between an old man and a cat with all the right moves.”–Booklist
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Children’s Books > Animals > Cats

3. A New Friend (The Adventures of Sophie Mouse Book 1)

by: Poppy GreenJennifer A. Bell
Release date: Jan 20, 2015
Number of Pages: 129
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In this first of a charming series about a little mouse and her forest friends, Sophie Mouse must convince her classmates—and herself—that a new student is nothing to fear. Even if he is a snake! Readers will delight in The Adventures of Sophie Mouse!

In the first book of The Adventures of Sophie Mouse, springtime has arrived at Silverlake Forest! The animals are coming out of their homes, buds are blooming on the trees, and the air smells of honeysuckles and tree bark. Sophie Mouse can’t wait to go back to school after the long winter break.

Even better, there’s a new student in class—Sophie loves meeting new animals! But the class gasps when Owen enters: he’s a snake! No one is brave enough to sit near him, or play with Owen at recess, or even talk to him. Can Sophie help her friends understand that Owen’s not scary after all?

With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Adventures of Sophie Mouse chapter books are perfect for beginning readers.

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Children’s Books > Animals > Mice, Hamsters, Guinea Pigs & Squirrels

4. Mr. Putter & Tabby Ring the Bell

by: Cynthia RylantArthur Howard
Release date: Sep 13, 2011
Number of Pages: 44
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It’s back to school for Mr. Putter & Tabby!

Dong! Dong! Dong! The school bell is ringing. The crispy fall wind is blowing. Mr. Putter wishes he could go back to school—even for just one day. Then he has an idea: How about a visit during show-and-tell with Mrs. Teaberry, Tabby, and Zeke? The teacher agrees, but there’s one problem. She and the students expect pet tricks. Will Tabby and Zeke be able to deliver? Mr. Putter & Tabby Ring the Bell marks the twentieth book in this beloved series a perennial hit since 1994.
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Children’s Books > Animals > Cats

5. The Peace Tree from Hiroshima: A Little Bonsai with a Big Story

by: Sandra MooreKazumi Wilds
Release date: Jul 14, 2015
Number of Pages: 32
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**Winner of the 2015 Gelette Burgess Award for Best Intercultural Book**
**Winner of the 2015 Silver Evergreen Medal for World Peace**

This true children’s story is told by a little bonsai tree, called Miyajima, that lived with the same family in the Japanese city of Hiroshima for more than 300 years before being donated to the National Arboretum in Washington DC in 1976 as a gesture of friendship between America and Japan to celebrate the American Bicentennial.

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“In 1625, when Japan was a land of samurai and castles, I was a tiny pine seedling. A man called Itaro Yamaki picked me from the forest where I grew and took me home with him. For more than three hundred years, generations of the Yamaki family trimmed and pruned me into a beautiful bonsai tree. In 1945, our household survived the atomic bombing of Hiroshima. In 1976, I was donated to the National Arboretum in Washington D.C., where I still live today—the oldest and perhaps the wisest tree in the bonsai museum.”

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Children’s Books > Literature & Fiction > Historical Fiction

6. Davy’s Dream : A Young Boy’s Adventure with Wild Orca Whales

by: Paul Owen Lewis
Release date: Jul 01, 1988
Number of Pages: 63
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74,000 copies soldDavy dreams of sailng with a pod of wild orca, the “wolves of the sea”.
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Children’s Books > Animals > Marine Life

7. WordPlay Cafe: Cool Codes, Priceless Punzles & Phantastic Phonetic Phun (Williamson Kids Can! Series)

by: Michael KlineMichael Kline
Release date: Jun 01, 2005
Number of Pages: 128
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This book is suitable for ages 9 to 12 years. ” Wordplay Cafe” is so imaginative that kids and adults will be laughing together before they even begin a word game! Kline has added his trademark `Pundits`, a combination of art and word games for kids that encourage both visual and auditory thinkers. ” Wordplay Cafe” is a serious vocabulary builder in disguise, but kids will see it as silly fun of the most wholesome kind.

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Children’s Books > Arts, Music & Photography

8. The Mystery of the Lion’s Tail (Greetings from Somewhere)

by: Harper ParisMarcos Calo
Release date: Sep 23, 2014
Number of Pages: 128
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Ethan and Ella search for lions on a safari in Kenya in the fifth book of Greetings from Somewhere, an exciting series about mystery, travel, and adventure.

Ethan, Ella, and their parents travel to the Maasai Mara in Kenya where they stay in a cabin and venture out on safaris every day in search of The Big Five game animals—the African elephant, the Cape buffalo, the leopard, the rhinoceros, and, of course, the lion. The kids are so excited when they see four of the five animals within the first few days, but where are the lions? Both Ethan and Ella could swear they’ve seen a lion’s tail poking out from behind a tree, but they cannot seem to find the animal itself!

Then, the twins talk to a boy and girl who live in the Maasai Mara. The locals give Ethan and Ella some clues about spotting lions. With a little help and some good detective work, the twins discover a whole lion family on their last day in Kenya!

With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Greetings from Somewhere chapter books are perfect for beginning readers.

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Children’s Books > Literature & Fiction > Chapter Books & Readers > Chapter Books

9. Kumon Summer Review & Prep Workbooks 3-4

by: Kumon Publishing
Release date: May 04, 2012
Number of Pages: 96
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Kumon Summer Review & Prep Workbooks are designed to help your child retain the skills they have learned and get a jump start on new lessons. Focused on reading and maths skills, this colourful workbook will help children with concepts they will encounter at school next term. Full of fun activities, the workbook also includes a recommended reading list, an educational poster, a calendar to chart progress, stickers and a certificate of achievement. It is the perfect workbook to help children get motivated for their first day back at school.
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Children’s Books > Education & Reference > Reading & Writing > Grammar

10. M Is for Meow: A Cat Alphabet (Alphabet Books)

by: Helen L. WilburRobert Papp
Release date: Dec 01, 2006
Number of Pages: 40
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From saber-toothed to tabby, cats have had a prominent place in human history, society, and hearts. Now cat lovers of all ages can discover what’s lurking behind kitty’s twitching tail and bewitching eyes in M is for Meow: A Cat Alphabet. Beginning readers enjoy the simple rhymes, while older children discover facts about each letter topic in the accompanying sidebar expository. M is for Meow Feed me, pet me, come and play. Let me out, please go away! A cat fits all these thoughts somehow into the tiny word MEOW! General topics such as breeds, behavior, and cat care alternate with charming anecdotal entries. Lavish paintings of cat and owner appeal to enthusiasts of all ages. A back section on cat stats and feline facts provides even more information for pet owners.Former librarian Helen L. Wilbur has loved cats all her life. In explaining her goal in writing an animal book for children, she says, “Animals don’t care if you aren’t the most popular kid in the class or whether you did your homework.” Helen has a BA in English Language and Literature from the University of Chicago, a master’s degree in library science from Columbia University, and lives in New York City. Robert Papp’s award-winning artwork includes hundreds of illustrations for major publishers across the United States, and his first children’s book, The Scarlet Stockings Spy, was named an IRATeachers’ Choice in 2005. Robert lives in historic Bucks County, Pennsylvania.
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Children’s Books > Animals > Cats

11. Kanta And The Deer

by: Daisaku Ikeda
Release date: Dec 01, 1997
Number of Pages: 52
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While staying with his uncle in the cold mountains of northern Japan, Kanta takes care of a fawn whose parents have been killed and learns that love for another can make one brave and self-reliant.
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12. Katie Morag’s Island Stories: Four of Your Favourite Katie Morag Adventures

by: Mairi Hedderwick
Release date: Apr 07, 2003
Number of Pages: 112
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Whether she’s helping Grannie Island with a winning sheep, posting parcels to the wrong addresses, having problems with a troublesome teddy, or getting up to no good with her badly behaved cousins, Katie Morag is always up to something. This collection includes Katie Morag Delivers the Mail, Katie Morag and the Two Grandmothers, Katie Morag and the Tiresome Ted, and Katie Morag and the Big Boy Cousins.
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Children’s Books > Growing Up & Facts of Life > Friendship, Social Skills & School Life > Girls & Women

13. Martha Speaks: Shelter Dog Blues (Chapter Book)

by: Susan Meddaugh
Release date: Jan 18, 2010
Number of Pages: 112
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Martha has lost her collar and ended up at the local animal shelter. It falls to her to organize a pound break for all her new doggy friends but she soon discovers freedom isn’t much without a family. When Martha’s owner finally comes to take her home, she realizes that she can’t leave her shelter friends behind. Martha, Helen, and her friends cook up a spectacular plan–Wagstaff’s first Top Dog Show–to find families for all of the pound pooches!

The book will include a cast of characters introduction and two pages of word-fun activities.

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Children’s Books > Animals > Dogs

14. Mary’s Christmas Story – Arch Books

by: Teresa Olive
Release date: Jul 01, 1996
Number of Pages: 8
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For more than 35 years, the best-selling Arch(R) Books Bible story series has captivated children. Each book presents a complete Bible story in a fun-to-read way children can understand and remember. This book retells the Christmas story from Marys point
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Children’s Books > Religions > Christianity > Bible > Stories

15. Math, Time, and Money Flash Cards (Brighter Child Boxed Sets)

by: Carson-Dellosa Publishing
Release date: Aug 25, 2003
Number of Pages: 324
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Play + Drill = Learning Success!

This box set of flash cards provides young learners a fun, engaging way to practice the mathematical skills they need for school success. Beginning with the concepts of time and money, and progressing through division, the colorful cards offer children the opportunity to learn and practice math skills at their own pace. These cards also provide suggestions for fun games that will reinforce learning. Perfect for practice at home, for reinforcing concepts taught at school, and for proficiency test preparation, these flash cards are an important tool for math success!

This box set includes Addition, Subtraction, Division, Multiplication, Time, and Money.

Look for these other Brighter Child® Box Sets: Early Learning Fun Flash Cards, Learning Fun Game Cards, and Science and Social Studies Fun Fact Cards

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Children’s Books > Growing Up & Facts of Life > Family Life > Money

16. Captain Awesome Meets Super Dude!: Super Special

by: Stan KirbyGeorge O’Connor
Release date: Jun 14, 2016
Number of Pages: 160
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Captain Awesome gets to meet his idol in this super special seventeenth adventure of the Sunnyview Superhero Squad!

In this super special, Captain Awesome encounters his biggest villain yet! But just when all might be lost, someone lends a hand. And not just a regular hand. A super hand. Because it’s Super Dude! This super special is 160 pages packed with action!

With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Captain Awesome chapter books are perfect for beginning readers!

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Children’s Books > Literature & Fiction > Chapter Books & Readers > Chapter Books

17. Color Train, Color Train

by: Martin KellyFernando Luiz
Release date: Sep 01, 2009
Number of Pages: 20
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All aboard the color train! Take a ride on a series of magical ribbons and end with a dramatic pop-up surprise!

A remarkable, innovative format provides toddlers a thrilling ride, filled with dozens of point-and-say objects of all the primary and secondary colors. A cheerful engineer guides kids on a magical train whose cars appear amazingly one-by-one on every spread, then disappears into a long black tunnel, only to spring to life in a spectacular 3D finale.

An ultra-sturdy binding, high-quality full-color printed ribbons, and an unexpected ending makes this the perfect example of a play-and-learn book. Ages 2 to 4.

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Children’s Books > Cars, Trains & Things That Go > Trains

18. Days Like This

by: Simon JamesSimon James
Release date: Oct 02, 2000
Number of Pages: 48
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A wonderfully charming collection of poems about being out and about, selected and illustrated by award-winning picture book creator Simon James. This is a book of small poems all about seizing the day. Whether it’s the joy of sledging in the snow or the feeling of warm sand under your feet, the quiet contemplation of a pink azalea bush or a guppy in a jar, the pleasure of sleeping outdoors under the stars or simply staying in and bouncing on the bed. Carefully brought together by acclaimed author-illustrator Simon James, Days Like This is beautifully illustrated with an expressive line and watercolours which portray an everyday world overflowing with wonder and possibility. A collection of poems to read and revel in from beginning to end.
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Children’s Books > Growing Up & Facts of Life > Family Life > New Experiences

19. Thrifty Thelma and the Ten-Cent Tiara

by: Carmen LongEricka Richard
Release date: Jun 27, 2013
Number of Pages: 44
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Thalia is dreaming of an extravagant 8th birthday party, but her parents say that they can’t afford one this year. Can Thrifty Thelma persuade her little sister that being a smart shopper can actually be more fun than spending a lot of money?
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Children’s Books > Growing Up & Facts of Life > Family Life > Money

20. You Look Great!

by: Robert Wolff
Release date: Oct 13, 2014
Number of Pages: 28
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Raymond the rabbit doesn’t like his long ears. Freddie the fox is upset with his bushy tail. Together, they go on a journey meeting other animals also unhappy about themselves. Over the course of one very special year, Raymond, Freddie, and their friends learn to accept themselves and have fun along the way.

You Look Great! helps young children accept their own uniqueness and embrace differences in others. Accompanied with whimsical illustrations, Robert Wolff’s endearing and lyrically repetitive style makes for an ideal bedtime story. As Raymond’s circle of friends grows every month, his story helps children develop basic counting skills, learn about the months of the year, recognize animals, and understand fun seasonal activities.

By story’s end, twelve special animal friends gather to watch the New Year’s fireworks. Having learned to appreciate the very special qualities that brought them together, they are comfortable making positive statements about themselves. From now on, when someone says “You Look Great,” the animals know it’s true.

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21. 1, 2, 3 Baylor: A Little Bear Counting Book! (Big Bear Books)

by: Matt Wiede
Release date: Sep 14, 2012
Number of Pages: 18
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A Little Bear Counting Book!

Featuring bright, colorful illustrations, 1, 2, 3 Baylor is the first board book designed especially for the littlest of Bears. Babies and toddlers can get to know Baylor University before they can even speak!

It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3!

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22. Amy Is a Little Bit Chicken (The Critter Club Book 13)

by: Callie BarkleyTracy Bishop
Release date: Dec 22, 2015
Number of Pages: 129
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Amy and her friends care for some chickens and prepare for the Santa Vista Quiz Bowl in the thirteenth book of The Critter Club series!

Amy has never liked being in the spotlight. When all of her friends decide to form a team for the Santa Vista Quiz Bowl, Amy isn’t so sure it’s a good idea. She knows she can answer the quiz questions…but can she do it in front of hundreds of people?

Meanwhile, the Critter Club is caring for a few chickens that need a home. And as the day of the Quiz Bowl gets closer, Amy starts to feel a little bit chicken herself! Will she get over her stage fright and help her team win?

With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, The Critter Club chapter books are perfect for beginning readers!

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Children’s Books > Animals > Pets

23. Captain Awesome Gets a Hole-in-One

by: Stan KirbyGeorge O’Connor
Release date: Oct 21, 2014
Number of Pages: 128
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Captain Awesome battles evil on the mini-golf course! Will the Sunnyview Superhero Squad be able to stop a cheater AND rescue a golf ball from a waterfall?

Eugene, Charlie, and Sally are going mini-golfing! But there’s a hitch. They’re going mini-golfing for Meredith Mooney’s (aka Little Miss Stinky Pinky’s) birthday party. The Sunnyview Superhero Squad tries to make the best of the situation, but that situation turns sour when Meredith starts losing. Meredith does not like to lose—especially not to Eugene, who seems to be an awesome mini-golfer!

Meredith’s spirits pick up when she begins to win…and continues to win. But WAIT! Did Meredith just tap the ball into the hole with her foot when no one else was looking? Captain Awesome has discovered her secret and is about to reveal her, but first he must rescue a golf ball from a treacherous waterfall of doom!

With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Captain Awesome chapter books are perfect for beginning readers!

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Children’s Books > Literature & Fiction > Chapter Books & Readers > Chapter Books

24. The Jacks Book & The Jacks (Classic Games)

by: Sally Chabert
Release date: May 01, 1999
Number of Pages: 176
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Hot on the heels of the red-hot The Yo-Yo Book & The Yo-Yo comes The Jacks Book & The Jacks. Packaged with all the equipment a kid needs – 14 metal jacks, a red rubber ball, and a cloth pouch to carry and store them in – it’s the fourth title in the series that celebrates great American childhood games.

And whether it’s called Jacks or Huripapa, Cincos Marias, Maakgep, Abhadho, Iguni, or Zhua San, it just may be one of the oldest and most universal games ever. Archaeologists believe Cro-Magnon ancestors originally played a version of Jacks to hone the hand-eye coordination necessary for hunting and fighting. Ancient Greek and Roman kids played knucklebones, a direct predecessor of modern Jacks. Over the years, the jacks in Jacks have been pebbles, bones, seeds, little bags of rice, and, of course, the metal and plastic jacks we know today.

Illustrated throughout with black-and-white photographs, The Jacks Book moves from basic rules, fundamentals, and do’s and don’ts to the classic American games – Eggs in the Basket, Pigs in the Pen, Jacks on the Rooftop, Five Finger, Challenge, and more. There are variations: “weird” Jacks; instructions for making international jacks (such as the bags of rice used in Singapore); Jacks songs and trivia; eight other activities to do with jacks; and a knucklebones recipe. Jacks is play-it-anywhere, play-it-anytime fun. Just follow the bouncing ball.

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Children’s Books > Activities, Crafts & Games > Games

25. Complete Learning Center Book

by: Rebecca Isbell
Release date: Jul 01, 2008
Number of Pages: 384
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Wake up your classroom with these unique learning centers and new ideas for energizing traditional learning centers. Completely revised, each learning center now includes assessment tools and updated literacy components. In addition, you will find 9 completely new learning centers:

  • Adventure Center
  • Box Center
  • Car Wash Center
  • Dance Studio Center
  • Laughing Center
  • Outdoor Drama Center
  • Project Center
  • Sign Shop Center
  • Small Motor Center

Each of the 40 learning center plans is complete with:

  • Learning objectives
  • A detailed illustration of the learning center
  • Center activities
  • Literacy connections
  • A web of integrated learning, diagramming the curriculum areas taught
  • Teacher-collected props
  • Vocabulary related to the center
  • Assessment tools
  • A letter to family members

This new edition features a CD-ROM that includes letters to family members, graphics and icons for each center, and observation and assessment tools. Everything you need to introduce 40 unique and traditional learning centers to the children in your classroom is right here!

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26. The Mystery at the Coral Reef (Greetings from Somewhere)

by: Harper ParisMarcos Calo
Release date: Jul 21, 2015
Number of Pages: 128
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Ethan and Ella are on the trail of an Australian coral thief in the eighth book of Greetings from Somewhere, an exciting series about mystery, travel, and adventure.

Ethan and Ella are in Australia, home to beautiful beaches and some of the most famous coral reefs in the world—plus tons of cool fish and other underwater creatures! And not only that, Australia is home to Ethan and Ella’s aunt, uncle, and cousin. The twins dive right into the water for some snorkeling at their cousin’s beach house, and while they’re exploring, they come across a watch that’s still ticking. Whose is it? Then they hear reports of fishermen illegally taking coral from the reefs nearby. Could Ethan and Ella be on the trail of a coral thief?

With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Greetings from Somewhere chapter books are perfect for beginning readers.

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Children’s Books > Literature & Fiction > Chapter Books & Readers > Chapter Books

27. One minute math Level A Multiplication: Factors 0 to 5

by: Theresa Warnick
Release date: Aug 28, 2001
Number of Pages: 64
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Master math facts with speed and accuracy with the One-Minute Math series! This book provides one-minute multiplication timed tests one fact at a time for sums 0 to 10. The systematic approach allows students to see their own daily improvements. Great for students in regular classroom settings as well as students in special education. Includes reproducible test pages with answer key, activity sheets, progress charts, a pretest and post- test, bulletin board patterns, a letter to parents, games, awards, and flash cards!
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Children’s Books > Education & Reference > Math

28. The Clover Curse (The Adventures of Sophie Mouse)

by: Poppy GreenJennifer A. Bell
Release date: Feb 23, 2016
Number of Pages: 128
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Sophie finds a four-leaf clover that isn’t exactly lucky in the seventh book of The Adventures of Sophie Mouse!

Sophie Mouse is painting in Clio’s Clover patch on a beautiful spring day when she spots something unusual. It’s a clover…but it has four leaves! Four-leaf clovers are supposed to bring good luck, right? Sophie waits and waits for this good luck, but it seems like just the opposite is happening. She spills paint all over herself, she doesn’t have any fun daydreams, and she forgets about an adventure she was supposed to go on with Hattie! Will Sophie ever be able to break this Clover Curse?

With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Adventures of Sophie Mouse chapter books are perfect for beginning readers.

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Children’s Books > Animals > Mice, Hamsters, Guinea Pigs & Squirrels

29. Chet Gecko’s Detective Handbook (and Cookbook): Tips for Private Eyes and Snack Food Lovers

by: Bruce Hale
Release date: Sep 01, 2005
Number of Pages: 272
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Revealed at last–secrets and surprises from ace detectives Chet Gecko and Natalie Attired’s criminal casebook!

This nifty (and very handy) handbook features tips and techniques for detective work: how to shadow people, collect evidence, and conduct searches; photocopy-ready documents that every private eye needs–license, search warrants, forged sick-day notes from parents; a list of suspects and pointers on how to ID the crooks; a guide to detective lingo for all you shamuses; and tasty recipes for distinctively Chet Gecko-ish snacks, including Tick Tacos and Sweet Potato-Bug Pie (minus the bugs, of course).

It doesn’t take a private eye to see that this book is F-U-N.

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Children’s Books > Growing Up & Facts of Life > Friendship, Social Skills & School Life > Boys & Men

30. The Snow Queen (Confident Readers)

by: Sarah LowesMiss Clara
Release date: Sep 01, 2011
Number of Pages: 64
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An exquisitely illustrated retelling of the classic story by Hans Christian Anderson. An evil troll creates a mirror which reflects the bad and ugly sides of people. Shards of its glass enter a young boy, causing him to reject his loving family and best friend Gerda. Helped by kind strangers and guided by her warm heart, Gerda makes the perilous journey to rescue her friend from the icy palace of the Snow Queen.
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Children’s Books > Literature & Fiction > Chapter Books & Readers > Chapter Books

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