Dan Santat
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English
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This magical story begins on an island far away where an imaginary friend is born. He patiently waits his turn to be chosen by a real child, but when he is overlooked time and again, he sets off on an incredible journey to the bustling city, where he finally meets his perfect match and'at long last'is given his special name: Beekle. The #1 New York Times bestselling and award-winning author and illustrator Dan Santat'creator of After the Fall and...
Author
Publisher
Cubilete
Pub. Date
©2016.
Language
Español
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An imaginary friend waits a long time to be imagined by a child and given a special name, and finally does the unimaginable--he sets out on a quest to find his perfect match in the real world.
Esta historia mágica comienza en la lejana isla donde nacen los amigos imaginarios. Nuestro protagonista espera pacientemente a que un niño lo elija para jugar, pero cuando los días pasan y pasan y nada sucede, decide emprender un peligroso viaje para encontrar...
Author
Publisher
First Second
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
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"A middle grade graphic memoir based on bestselling author and Caldecott Medalist Dan Santat's awkward middle school years and the trip to Europe that changed his life. Dan's always been a good kid. The kind of kid who listens to his teachers, helps his mom with grocery shopping, and stays out of trouble. But being a good kid doesn't stop him from being bullied and feeling like he's invisible, which is why Dan has low expectations when his parents...
Author
Publisher
Graphix, an imprint of Scholastic
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
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Ever since her father was lost at sea, Sophia has been moping around Aqualand, a marine theme park. But Sophia's world is turned upside-down when an "aquanaut" breaks into the park's research lab. To her amazement, Sophia discovers that the aquanaut is not what it seems: inside lives a band of goofy sea creatures! And when they all realize that Aqualand is more sinister than advertised, Sophia is determined to help the aquanaut crew free the park's...
7) Sidekicks
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Publisher
Arthur A. Levine Books
Pub. Date
2011.
Language
English
Description
When Captain Amazing feels he is getting too old to be a reliable superhero, he tries to hire a new sidekick, but his pets have different ideas.
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Language
English
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2023 Graded Reading Lists: Grades 2 & 3
Books You May Have Missed 2022: Combined
Titles Worth Trying: Fantasy [Grades K-2]
Books You May Have Missed 2022: Combined
Titles Worth Trying: Fantasy [Grades K-2]
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In this rhyming mash-up of many fairy tales, the reader is invited to follow Rosie down the many possible paths which may lead to a sleeping maiden, a hungry wolf, a girl locked in a tower, or a goose that lays golden eggs--but with some luck, and some smart choices, Rosie may save herself and her fellow fairy tale characters.
Author
Series
Detective Duck volume 2
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
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When Taddy the Tadpole goes missing, Detective Duck and her friends in the Pond Squad are on the case.
Author
Series
Misfits (Lisa Yee) volume 1
Language
English
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"Olive Cobin Zang has . . . issues. And they mostly aren't her fault. (No, really!) Though she often slips under the radar, problems have a knack for finding her. So, imagine her doubts when she's suddenly dropped off at the strangest boarding school ever: a former castle turned prison that's now a "reforming arts school"! But nothing could've prepared Olive for RASCH (not "rash"). There, she's lumped with a team of other kids who never quite fit...
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Series
Ricky Ricotta volume 9
Publisher
Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
Infuriated by the declaration that Pluto is no longer a planet, President Penguin and his penguins invade Earth and it is up to Ricky and his robot pal to defeat them--with some help from Ricky's cousin Lucy and her pets.
Author
Series
Ricky Ricotta volume 1
Publisher
Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
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Ricky Ricotta, a small mouse, is being bullied at school, but when he rescues a powerful robot from its evil creator, he acquires a friend and protector--and saves the city from Dr. Stinky.
15) Lions & liars
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Language
English
Description
Fifth-grader Frederick is sent to a disciplinary camp where he and his terrifying troop mates have just started forging a friendship when they learn a Category 5 hurricane is headed their way.
Author
Series
Ricky Ricotta volume 8
Publisher
Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
By flipping the pages, the reader may view animated illustrations that follow Ricky Ricotta, a small mouse, his giant flying robot, and his annoying cousin Lucy, as they battle the nightcrawlers from Neptune that are invading through a wormhole.
Author
Series
Misfits (Lisa Yee) volume 2
Pub. Date
2025.
Language
English
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When one of their classmates starts receiving threatening notes, the Misfits investigate and uncover ties to an art forgery scheme.
Author
Series
Ricky Ricotta volume 7
Publisher
Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
Evil Uncle Unicorn attempts to dominate earth by using a Ladybot to trick Mighty Robot.
20) Drawn together
Author
Publisher
Disney-Hyperion
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
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2019 Graded Reading Lists: Grades 2 & 3
Asian and Pasifika Voices: Picture Books
Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature
Asian and Pasifika Voices: Picture Books
Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature
Description
A boy and his grandfather cross a language and cultural barrier using their shared love of art, storytelling, and fantasy.
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