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The Princess in Black and the Mysterious Playdate
age 5+
Princesses team up to fight sneaky monster in funny romp.
By Shannon Hale, Dean Hale
(2017)
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Rainbow Magic Series
age 5+
Friends' fairy adventures are fun intro to fantasy.
By Daisy Meadows
(2005)
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Abe Lincoln's Dream
age 5+
Girl's journey with Lincoln's ghost applauds U.S. progress.
By Lane Smith
(2012)
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The Astonishing Secret of Awesome Man
age 4+
Exciting look at the fun (and fatigue) of being a superhero.
By Michael Chabon
(2011)
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The Marshmallow Incident
age 5+
Silly food fight yarn teaches lesson on settling disputes.
By Judi Barrett
(2009)
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The Girl in the Castle Inside the Museum
age 4+
Wistful fantasy weaves a mesmerizing spell.
By Kate Bernheimer
(2008)
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Knight at Dawn: Magic Tree House, Book 2
age 4+
Predictable -- choose other books in this series.
By Mary Pope Osborne
(1993)
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Dinosaurs Before Dark: Magic Tree House, Book 1
age 4+
Mild time-travel adventure.
By Mary Pope Osborne
(1992)
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Mummies in the Morning: Magic Tree House, Book 3
age 4+
Exciting time travel to Egypt.
By Mary Pope Osborne
(1993)
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Bartholomew and the Oobleck
age 4+
A joyful read-aloud with a message.
By Dr. Seuss
(1949)
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In the Night Kitchen
age 4+
Sendak's timeless nursery rhyme is a joyride.
By Maurice Sendak
(1970)
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Dinosaur Bob and His Adventures With the Family Lazardo
age 4+
Pet dino makes subtle humor for K and up.
By William Joyce
(1995)
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