Scott Magoon
3) Breathe
Author
Publisher
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
A young whale enjoys its first day of independence.
Author
Series
Extincts volume 1
Publisher
Amulet Books, an imprint of Abrams
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
Meet Scratch, Martie, Lug, and Quito, members of a secret organization called R.O.A.R., or the Rescue Ops Acquisition Rangers. When their boss, Dr. Z, finally calls on them for their first big mission, the team heads to Siberia to retrieve an ancient unicorn horn from the thawing permafrost. Scratch is thrilled at the chance to prove his worth to Dr. Z--but as soon as they land, the team runs into a mysterious enemy determined to take them down.
Author
Series
Extincts volume 2
Publisher
Amulet Books, an imprint of Abrams
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"The Extincts are back and ... Lug is leaving? Fresh off their takedown of the nefarious Dr. Z, the Rescue Ops Acquisition Rangers need a bit of a break. Opening a zoo and gift shop seems like a great idea to Scratch, Martie, Quito, and Ursa, but Lug isn't so sure. Over in California, wildfires are raging and people need help, but can Lug save the day without his friends? When he joins a group of smokejumpers to help put out the fires, Lug starts...
8) Spoon
Author
Series
Publisher
Disney/Hyperion Books
Pub. Date
2009.
Language
English
Description
Spoon's always been a happy little utensil. But lately, he feels like life as a spoon just isn't cutting it. He thinks Fork, Knife, and The Chopsticks all have it so much better than him. But do they? And what do they think about Spoon?
Author
Publisher
Orchard Books, an imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
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Description
Shark interrupts the filming of Underwater World With Bob, scattering the other creatures (and the audience), but he claims it is all a terrible misunderstanding--that he would never think of eating the fish, the squid, the audience ... or Bob.
10) Mystery ride
Author
Publisher
Harcourt
Pub. Date
[2008]
Language
English
Description
Three brothers never know where the surprise destination will be when their adventurous parents announce "Mystery Ride!" and the fivesome piles into the car for an outing.
Author
Publisher
Viking
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"Rocket is embarking on her first solo mission. Her goal? Place a satellite into orbit to take pictures of the beautiful unknown. With a few words of encouragement from Ground Control, Rocket sparks ignition and blasts off to discover all the beauty of outer space. But when it's time for reentry, she wonders if she can do it alone. With Ground Control's parting words in mind, Rocket trusts that she knows exactly what to do. She returns home at hypersonic...
13) Chopsticks
Author
Publisher
Disney/Hyperion
Pub. Date
[2012]
Language
English
Description
Following some traumatic moments when a pair of chopsticks get separated, the two friends eventually learn to stand on their own.
14) Straw
Author
Publisher
Disney Hyperion
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
A bendy drinking straw loves to speed through life, but he learns to appreciate taking it slow with the help of a friend.
Author
Series
Publisher
Orchard Books, an imprint of Scholastic, Inc
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
Bob, host of Underwater World with Bob, is furious with Shark, not only because Shark ate him (admittedly bad manners), but because Shark will not even admit what he did; the ocean may not be big enough for both of them--unless Shark faces up to his bad behavior, stops sulking (and eating the animals on the program, and maybe barfing up his stomach) and apologizes.
16) I have a balloon
Author
Publisher
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
"Owl has a red balloon and Monkey wants it, but Owl does not want to share. So Monkey tries to find something to trade for the balloon"--
20) Big Mean Mike
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2012.
Language
English
Description
Mike is proud to be the biggest, toughest dog in the neighborhood, so when tiny, fuzzy bunnies start showing up in his big, mean car he sees them only as a threat to his reputation, no matter how adorable they are.