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Avi. Poppy.
Grades 3-6.
Find in the library at J AVI and PB J AVI.
Poppy the deer mouse urges her family to move next to a field of corn big enough to feed them all forever, but Mr. Ocax, a terrifying owl, has other ideas.
Banks, Kate. The Night Worker.
Pre-school.
Find in the library at JEasy BAN.
Alex wants to be a “night worker” like his father who goes to work at a construction site after Alex goes to bed.
Bauer, Marion Dane. The Blue Ghost.
Find in the library at J BAU 2005.
At her grandmother’s log cabin, nine-year-old Liz is led to make contact with children she believes may be her ancestors.
Branley, Dr. Franklin A. What the Moon Is Like.
Find in the library at J 523.3.
A description of sights and experiences on the surface of the moon, based on information gathered by astronauts.
Brown, Jeff. Stanley and the Magic Lamp (Flat Stanley).
Grades K-6.
Find in the library at J BRO 2003.
Stanley Lambchop has found a real magic lamp with a genie inside! The genie tells Stanley he can wish for anything in the world: fame, a magical pet, superpowers—you name it.
Brown, Margaret Wise. Goodnight Moon.
Pre-school, Grades K-2.
Find in the library at FTL JEasy BRO 1991.
Goodnight to each of the objects in the great green room.
Burleigh, Robert. One Giant Leap.
Find in the library at J 629.45 B9613 2008.
This book is an illustrated retelling of Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin’s lunar landing on July 20, 1969.
Burningham, John. It’s a Secret!
Pre-school, Grades K-2.
Find in the library at JEasy B9668 ITS 2009.
With a whimsical story and breathtaking artwork, Burningham takes readers on an exciting night’s journey with a girl and her cat, who agrees to let her accompany him on his nocturnal activities.
Cannon, Janell. Stellaluna.
Pre-school, Grades K-2.
Find in the library at JEasy CAN.
After she falls headfirst into a bird’s nest, a baby bat is raised like a bird until she is reunited with her mother.
Carle, Eric. The Very Lonely Firefly.
Pre-school, Grades K-2.
Find in the library at LN JEasy CAR.
A lonely firefly goes out into the night searching for other fireflies.
Carson Levine, Gail. Dave at Night.
Grades 3-6.
Find in the library at JBOT-CD FIC LEV 2001. Available in CD only.
When orphaned Dave is sent to the Hebrew Home for Boys where he is treated cruelly, he sneaks out at night and is welcomed into the music and culture filled world of the Harlem Renaissance.
Colandro, Lucille. There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Bat!
Pre-school, Grades K-2.
Find in the library at JEasy COL 2002.
A spooky version of the traditional song.
Cottin, Menena. The Black Book of Colors.
Grades K-6.
Find in the library at J 535.6 C848 2008.
This title invites readers to imagine living without sight through remarkable illustrations done with raised lines and descriptions of colors based on imagery. Braille letters accompany the illustrations and a full Braille alphabet offers sighted readers help reading along with their fingers.
Crow, Kristyn. Bedtime at the Swamp.
Pre-school, Grades K-2.
Find in the library at JEasy C9531 BED 2008.
Upon hearing a swamp monster’s splashing, rumbling approach, a boy hides in a tree, where he is soon joined by his sister, brother, two cousins, and even the monster itself until Ma arrives to bring them all home to bed.
Curtis, Jamie Lee. Is There Really a Human Race?
Grades K-2.
Find in the library at JEasy CUR 2006.
While thinking about life as a race, a child wonders whether it is more important to finish first or to have fun along the way.
Dahl, Roald. The BFG.
Grades K-6.
Find in the library at J DAH and PB J DAH 1982.
A tale of friendship between Sophie, a young orphan, and a 25-foot tall, big friendly giant (BFG), who catches dreams each night in Dream Country and blows the good ones into the minds of sleeping children.
Dahl, Roald. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
Grades 3-6.
Find in the library at PB J D1313 CHA 2007.
Each of five children lucky enough to find an entry ticket into Mr. Willy Wonka’s mysterious chocolate factory takes advantage of the situation in his own way.
David, Katie. Who Hoots?
Baby/Toddler.
Find in the library at JEasy DAV.
This humorous book goes through animals and their noises trying to find out who hoots.
Doyen, Denise. Once Upon a Twice.
Grades K-2.
Find in the library at JEasy D753 ONC 2009.
A cautionary tale for mice written in nonsense verse and illustrated by Barry Moser. A great read aloud.
Ericsson, Jennifer. Whoo Goes There?
Pre-school.
Find in the library at JEasy E686 WHO 2009.
In this mystical story of hunter and hunted, an owl listens for little creatures scurrying far below. Stunning illustrations plus hypnotic text take readers on a suspenseful journey through night and nature.
Fleischman, Paul. Joyful Noise: Poems for Two Voices.
Grades K-2.
Find in the library at J 811.
This collection of poems about insects won the Newbery Medal.
Fleischman, Sid. The Dream Stealer.
Grades K-6.
Find in the library at J FIC F5965 DRE 2009.
A plucky Mexican girl tries to recover her dream from the Dream Stealer who takes her to his castle where countless dreams and more adventures await.
Freedman, Russell. Eleanor Roosevelt: A Life of Discovery.
Grades 3-6.
Find in the library at STORAGE J 92 Roo.
Careful research and engaging style characterize this biography. A challenging, rewarding read for upper elementary kids.
Goodman, Susan E. Ultimate Field Trip 5: Blasting Off to Space Academy.
Grades 3-6.
Find in the library at J 629.45 GOO.
Follow 16 trainees at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center as they complete a simulated mission to repair the Hubble Telescope.
Graham, Bob. April and Esme, Tooth Fairies.
Pre-school, Grades K-2.
Find in the library at JEasy G7384 APR 2010.
On their first assignment, two young tooth fairy sisters journey by night into the huge world of humans to collect Daniel Dangerfield’s tooth and fly it safely home.
Gravett, Emily. Wolves.
Grades K-2.
Find in the library at JEasy GRA 2006.
When a young rabbit checks out a library book about wolves, he learns much more about their behavior than he wanted to know. What do wolves really like to eat? It isn’t little girls in red hoods.
Henkes, Kevin. Kitten’s First Full Moon.
Pre-school, Grades K-2.
Find in the library at JEasy HEN 2004.
When Kitten mistakes the full moon for a bowl of milk and tries to reach it, she ends up tired, wet, and hungry. Caldecott Medal.
Hiaasen, Carl. Hoot.
Grades 6+.
Find in the library at Y FIC H623 HOO 2002.
Roy, who is new to his small Florida community, becomes involved in another boy’s attempt to save a colony of burrowing owls from a proposed construction site.
Holub, Joan. Bed, Bats and Beyond.
Find in the library at J FIC H7589 BED 2008.
It is dawn and time for bats to go to bed, but Fang’s brother, Fink, cannot sleep. Soon the whole family tries different bedtime stories to lull Fink to sleep.
Irving, Washington. The Legend of Sleepy Hollow.
Grades K-6.
Find in the library at PB J IRV and FIC IRV.
The classic story of Ichabod Crane and the Headless Horseman.
Keene, Carolyn. Sleepover Sleuths
Find in the library at J KEE 2006.
Nancy Drew investigates when a doll goes missing at a sleepover party.
Kelly, Jacqueline. The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate.
Grades 3-6.
Find in the library at J FIC K2972 EVO 2009.
Eleven-year-old Callie Vee Tate is instructed to be a lady by her mother, learns about love from the older three of her six brothers, and studies the natural world with her grandfather, which leads to an important discovery. Newbery Honor book.
Kenah, Katherine. Best Teacher in Second Grade (I Can Read 2)
Grades K-2.
Find in the library at ETR JEasy K331 BES 2007.
Although reluctant at first, the second graders in Mr. Hopper’s class follow new student Luna’s suggestion and perform as stars in a “midnight circus” on Family Night.
Klein, Abby. Help! A Vampire’s Coming.
Find in the library at J KLE 2005.
When first grader Freddy is exhausted because of nightmares, his friends and family give him suggestions on how to deal with them. Book #6
Lies, Brian. Bats at the Library.
Pre-school, Grades K-2.
Find in the library at JEasy L7197 BAT 2008.
Bored with another normal, inky evening, bats discover an open library window and fly in to enjoy the photocopier, water fountain, and especially the books and stories found there. Other titles in this series include Bats at the Beach, and Bats at the Ballgame.
Lin, Grace. Where the Mountain Meets the Moon.
Grades 3-6.
Find in the library at J FIC L7353 WHE 2009.
Minli buys a magical goldfish and then joins a dragon that cannot fly on a quest to find the Old Man of the Moon in hopes of discovering how to change her family’s fortune. Newbery Honor book.
Longfellow, Henry Wadsworth. The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere.
Pre-school, Grades K-6.
Find in the library at J 811 LON 2002.
An illustrated version of the narrative poem which describes Paul Revere's midnight ride in 1775 to warn the people of the Boston countryside of an impending attack by the British.
Mara, Wil. Quite Enough Hot Dogs.
Grades K-2.
Find in the library at ETR JEasy MAR 2007,
How many hot dogs are too many hot dogs? Steve thinks he’ll never have his fill—until he dreams that he's a hot dog being chased by the family dog.
Marsalis, Wynton. Jazz A B Z: An A to Z Collection of Jazz Portraits.
Pre-school, Grades K-2.
Find in the library at J 811 MAR 2005.
Profiles 26 of the jazz greats of all time, from Count Basie to Louis Armstrong.
Martin Jr., Bill. A Beasty Story.
Pre-school.
Find in the library at JEasy MAR 2002.
A group of mice venture into a dark, dark woods where they find a dark brown house with a dark red staircase leading past other dark colors to a spooky surprise. Illustrated by Steven Kellogg.
Mayer, Mercer. There’s a Nightmare in My Closet.
Pre-school, Grades K-2.
Find in the library at PB E MAY.
At bedtime a boy confronts the nightmare in his closet and finds him not so terrifying after all.
McCarty, Peter. Jeremy Draws a Monster.
Grades K-2.
Find in the library at JEasy M4788 JER 2009.
A young boy who spends most of his time alone in his bedroom makes new friends after the monster in his drawing becomes a monstrous nuisance.
McDonald, Megan. Judy Moody Declares Independence.
Grades K-6.
Find in the library at J MCD 2005.
A family trip along the Freedom Trail sparks Judy’s personal bid for freedom from the “tyranny” of parental authority. Judy hilariously reinterPre-school,ts highlights of the American Revolution, including Sybil Ludington’s famous ride
McElligott, Matthew. Even Monsters Need Haircuts.
Grades K-2.
Find in the library at JEasy M4788 EVE 2010.
At night, under a full moon, a child operates a barber shop with a monstrous clientele.
Mortenson, Greg. Listen to the Wind: The Story of Dr. Greg and Three Cups of Tea.
Grades K-2.
Find in the library at J 371.009 M8877 2009.
This is a read aloud version of the story of Greg Mortenson who builds schools in the Himalayas.
Nesbit, E. Five Children and It.
Grades 3-6.
Find in the library at PB J NES 1996.
The last thing Cyril, Anthea, Robert, Jane, and their baby brother expect to find while digging in the sand is a Psammead—an ancient Sand-fairy. Having a Sand-fairy for a pet means having one wish granted each day. But they don’t realize the trouble that wishes can cause.
Osborne, Mary Pope. Midnight on the Moon.
Grades 3-6.
Find in the library at PB J O817 MID 1997.
Jack and Annie travel into the future to retrieve a mystery object from a mysterious man on the moon.
Park, Barbara. Junie B. Jones Has a Monster under Her Bed.
Grades K-6.
Find in the library at PB J PAR 2002.
After hearing from a classmate at kindergarten that people have monsters under their beds, Junie B. Jones is afraid to go to sleep that night.
Pinkney, Andrea. Duke Ellington: The Piano Prince and His Orchestra.
Grades K-6.
Find in the library at J 92 ELL PIN.
A brief recounting of the career of this jazz musician and composer who, along with his orchestra, created music that was beyond category.
Piper, Watty. The Little Engine That Could.
Pre-school, Grades K-2.
Find in the library JEasy PIP.
The story of the little blue engine that thought she could pull the heavy train and did.
Rappaport, Doreen, and Joan Verniero. Victory or Death! Stories of the American Revolution.
Grades 3-6.
Find in the library at J 973.3 RAP 2003.
Eight real-life Revolutionary War heroes are profiled in this collection including Sybil Ludington.
Rich, Susan, ed. Half-Minute Horrors.
Grades K-6.
Find in the library at J FIC HAL 2009.
An anthology of very short, scary stories by an assortment of authors and illustrators including Chris Raschka, Joyce Carol Oates, Neil Gaiman, Jack Gantos, and Lane Smith.
Rocklin, Joanne. This Book is Haunted.
Find in the library at LN JEasy ROC 2001.
Five spooky, but not too spooky, tales for beginning readers.
Rosenthal, Amy Krouse. Yes Day!
Pre-school, Grades K-2.
Find in the library at JEasy R8154 YES 2009.
A little boy gets everything he asks for on Yes Day, a special day that only comes once a year.
Runton, Andy. Owly: The Way Home and The Bittersweet Summer.
Grades K-6.
Find in the library at J 741.5 RUN 2004.
This is the first in a series of nearly wordless graphic novels with two stories, “The Way Home” and “The Bittersweet Summer,” wherein Owly discovers the meaning of friendship, and that saying goodbye doesn’t always mean forever.
Ryan, Pam Muñoz. The Dreamer.
Grades 3-6.
Find in the library at J FIC R9893 DRE 2010.
A fictionalized biography of the Nobel Prize-winning Chilean poet Pablo Neruda, who grew up painfully shy, but who became one of the most widely-read poets in the world.
Rylant, Cynthia. Henry and Mudge and the Starry Night.
Find in the library at ETR JEasy RYL 1998.
Henry, his big dog Mudge, and his parents go on a quiet camping trip to Big Bear Lake, enjoying the clean smell of trees and wonderful green dreams.
Rylant, Cynthia. Poppleton Every Day.
Find in the library at ETR JEasy R994 POP 1998.
Poppleton the pig goes stargazing, tries out a new bed before he buys it, and goes sailing for the first time.
Schories, Pat. When Jack Goes Out.
Pre-school.
Find in the library at JEasy S374 WHE 2010.
In this wordless picture book, Jack the dog, chained to his doghouse for the night, looks a bit lonely until he notices the tiny, robotic aliens leaving their space car, cavorting about, and unhooking his chain.
Schwartz, Alvin. Ghosts! Ghostly Tales from Folklore (I Can Read Book Level 2).
Grades K-2.
Find in the library at ETR JEasy SCH.
Pre-school,sents seven, easy-to-read ghost stories based on traditional folktales and legends from various countries.
Schwartz, Alvin. In a Dark, Dark Room and Other Scary Stories (I Can Read).
Grades K-2.
Find in the library at ETR JEasy SCH 1984.
Seven scary stories to tell at night in front of a fire or in the dark, based on traditional stories and folktales from various countries.
Schwartz, Alvin. Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark.
Grades K-6.
Find in the library at J 398.2 SCH.
A collection of stories of ghosts and witches, “jump” stories, scary songs, and modern-day scary stories.
Sendak, Maurice. Where the Wild Things Are.
Pre-school, Grades K-2.
Find in the library at JEasy SEN 1988.
A naughty little boy, sent to bed without his supper, sails to the land of the wild things where he becomes their king. Caldecott Medal.
Seuss, Dr. Oh, the Places You’ll Go.
Pre-school, Grades K-6.
Find in the library at JEasy S496 OH 1990.
Advice in rhyme for proceeding in life; weathering fear, loneliness, and confusion; and being in charge of your actions.
Shaw, Charles G. It Looked Like Spilt Milk.
Baby/Toddler/Pre-school.
Find in the library at LN JEasy.
The great horned owl makes an appearance in this shape story.
Sierra, Judy. Monster Goose.
Grades K-2.
Find in the library at JEasy SIE.
A collection of 25 nursery rhymes, rewritten to feature vampires, ghouls, mummies, the Loch Ness monster, and other fearsome creatures.
Singer, Marilyn. Quiet Night.
Pre-school, Grades K-2.
Find in the library at J SIN.
One frog, two owls, and three geese are joined by increasingly larger numbers of different animals that keep ten campers from falling asleep in their tent.
Stevenson, Robert Louis. The Moon.
Pre-school, Grades K-2.
Find in the library at JEasy STE 2006.
Stevenson’s vintage reverie is revived in this story of a father and son enjoying a moon-drenched boat ride.
Stone, Tanya Lee. Almost Astronauts: the true story of the 'Mercury 13' Women.
Grades 3-6.
Find in the library at J 920 S8811 2009.
Profiles of 13 women who, in the 1960s, challenged social norms and government policies to try to prove they had what it took to be among the first astronauts.
Stott, Carole. Space Exploration.
Grades 3-6.
Find in the library at J 629.4 STO 1997.
A heavily illustrated overview of the history, technology, and challenges of space exploration. A CD and wall chart come with the book.
Swanson, Susan Marie. The House in the Night.
Pre-school, Grades K-2.
Find in the library at JEasy S9728 HOU 2008.
Caldecott winning illustrations and easy-to-read text explore the light that makes a house in the night a home.
Taylor, Sarah Stewart, and Ben Towle. Amelia Earhart: This Broad Ocean.
Grades 3-6.
Find in the library at J 92 E121 T2462 2010.
Taylor recounts Earhart’s 1928 flight as the first woman to fly across the Atlantic, through the eyes of a young reporter.
Thomas, Shelley Moore. Good Night, Good Knight.
Pre-school, Grades K-2.
Find in the library at ETR JEasy THO 2000.
A Good Knight helps three little dragons who are having trouble getting to sleep.
Van Leeuwen, Jean. Amanda Pig and the Awful, Scary Monster.
Grades K-2.
Find in the library at ETR JEasy VAN 2003.
Amanda the pig sees monsters at night, but her parents and her brother find different ways to convince her that there are no monsters.
Waddell, Martin. Can’t You Sleep, Little Bear?
Pre-school, Grades K-2.
Find in the library at PB E WAD.
When bedtime comes Little Bear is afraid of the dark, until Big Bear brings him lights and love.
Watt, Mélanie. Scaredy Squirrel at Night.
Pre-school, Grades K-2.
Find in the library at JEasy W345 SCA 2009.
Scaredy comes up with a Bad Dream Action Plan to avoid sleep but between counting stars, playing cymbals, and making scrapbooks, disaster still strikes and exhaustion takes its toll. Will Scaredy survive the ordeal? Will he find sweet dreams?
Wiesner, David. Free Fall.
Pre-school, Grades K-2.
Find in the library at JEasy WIE.
In this wordless picture book, a young boy dreams of daring adventures in the company of imaginary creatures inspired by the things surrounding his bed. Caldecott Honor book.
Winter, Jonah. Dizzy.
Grades K-6.
Find in the library at J 788.9 WIN 2006.
After arriving in New York, John Birks “Dizzy” Gillespie was soon playing with the famous Cab Calloway Band, but his clowning around got him fired. Dizzy kept trying out his new music, which took over the world of jazz. He had invented “bebop!”
Brittain, Bill. The Wish Giver: Three Tales of Coven Tree.
Grades 3-6.
Find in the library at J BRI.
When a strange little man comes to the Coven Tree Church Social promising he can give people exactly what they ask for, three young believers-in-magic each make a wish that comes true in the most unexpected way.
Wright, Betty Ren. The Wish Master.
Grades K-6.
Find in the library at J WRI 2002.
Corby is unhappy when he and his mother go to spend the summer in Wisconsin to help take care of his ailing grandmother, until a local boy takes him to the Wish Master.
Yolen, Jane. How Do Dinosaurs Say Goodnight?
Pre-school, Grades K-2.
Find in the library at JEasy YOL.
Mother and child ponder the different ways a dinosaur can say goodnight, from slamming his tail and pouting to giving a big hug and kiss.
Young, Ed. Lon Po Po: A Red Riding Hood Story from China.
Grades K-6.
Find in the library at J YOU.
Three sisters staying home alone are endangered by a hungry wolf disguised as their grandmother. Caldecott Medal.
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