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This book has multiple covers, but both involve board game pieces and a race
What is Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library by Chris Grabenstein?
This happy-grasshopper of a character invites children to escape to a building full of books and compete for prizes. His philosophy? "Knowledge not shared remains unknown."
Who is Luigi Lemoncello? (or Mr. Lemoncello)
This book is followed by Golden Gate.
What is City Spies by James Ponti?
This is a recent graphic novel where a girl desperately wants a pet- if only they didn't make her sneeze!
What is Allergic by Megan Wagner Lloyd?
In this classic picture book, a famished larvae gobbles up two pears, three plums, four strawberries, five oranges, plus dessert- not a bad feast for someone so small!
What is The Very Hungry Caterpillar?
The Eiffel Tower, and 3 running people. Name the cover!
What is City Spies by James Ponti?
Isa plays this instrument to win back the favor of her family's grumpy landlord. The music reminded him of his daughter.
What is the violin?
Book 2 of this family-centered series has to do with a Hidden Garden, and in Book 3, a the family is "To The Rescue"; hopefully the Landlord is still on their side!
What is The Vanderbeekers (of 141st Street) by Karina Yan Glaser?
This series was written by actor Chris Colfer; the first book, The Wishing Spell, was published in 2012
What is The Land of Stories?
This feline rocks in his school shoes, his red shoes, all his shoes- and he LOVES his white socks. Groovy!
Who is Pete the Cat?
City brownstone buildings in purple, red, and green- name the book with this cover!
What is The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street by Karina Yan Glaser?
Who is Blackbeard in Time Villains?
This November, you can read about "Finally Something Dangerous: The One and Onlys and the Case of the Robot Crow" - do you remember the first book?
What is Finally Something Mysterious by Doug Cornett?
Ten-year-old Mia Tang helps her parents manage the Calivista Motel and tend to its guests. However, if Mr. Yao finds out that Mia's parents hide immigrants- she and they will be in big trouble.
What is Front Desk by Kelly Yang?
This "cautionary tale" by the author of the "Don't Let the Pigeon..." series follows Trixie as she realizes she left somebunny behind at the laundromat. Problem is- Trixie can't quite communicate this to her father- yet!
What is Knuffle Bunny by Mo Willems?
A train station, clocktower, and a veena- name the book with these items on the cover!
What is Vanished by Sheela Chari?
The lead character of this book is Ophelia Delphinium Fidgets; she is a fairy who, with the help of a dog named Charlie, fulfills the wishes of humans. If only that was easy..
What is Granted by John David Anderson?
This book actually has no sequel- but it does involve two of something- two twin sisters. And crows!
What is The Lost Girl by Anne Ursu?
In this large series, Sophie Foster is a Telepath; when she meets Fitz, someone who can also read minds, things get interesting.
What is The Keeper of the Lost Cities?
This is the author of a series set in Busytown; never fear, Huckle Cat, Lowly Worm, Bananas Gorilla and Hilda Hippo are all quite friendly!
Who is Richard Scarry?
Other than a silhouette of the two main characters, this cover is blue and black and full of clouds and trees, plus a single orange leaf.
What is Granted by John David Anderson?
This character is Javi's sister in Time Villains; although she does not appear on the book's cover, she certainly has a future as a pirate queen!
Who is Brady?
This book's sequel, Monster Problems, is not-yet-released; joining the school staff are Mr. Dragon (Mr. D), and even Count Dracula!
What is Time Villains by Victor Pineiro?
In her author's notes, Tracey Baptiste describes the creature from this trilogy as "every bad-thinking, sneaky, trick-loving creature that comes out at night with the purpose of causing trouble.” Hopefully, the creatures didn't accompany her to Main Street School this year!
What is The Jumbies?
First published in 1968, this is the story of a small, overall-wearing teddy bear waiting on a department store shelf for a child’s friendship.
What is Corduroy by Don Freeman?