Wednesday, May 11, 2016

Top Ten titles in our Children's Collection

See which titles have circulated the most over the last 6 months in our children's collection:


Hard Luck
Hard Luck
By Kinney, Jeff
2013-11 - Amulet Books
9781419711329 CHECK CATALOG

Awards:
Garden State Children's Book Awards (2016), Golden Archer Award (2015)

Greg Heffley's on a losing streak. His best friend, Rowley Jefferson, has ditched him, and finding new friends in middle school is proving to be a tough task. To change his fortunes, Greg decides to take a leap of faith and turn his decisions over to chance. Will a roll of the dice turn things around, or is Greg's life destined to be just another hard-luck story? …More


Where's Waldo? the Totally Essential Travel Collection
Where's Waldo? the Totally Essential Travel Collection
By Handford, Martin
Illustrator Handford, Martin
2013-03 - Candlewick Press (MA)
9780763661786 CHECK CATALOG

Waldo seekers on their own voyages will be raring to go with this compact compilation featuring all seven of his renowned excursions, from "Where's Waldo?" to "Where's Waldo? The Incredible Paper Chase." Full color. …More


The Third Wheel
The Third Wheel
By Kinney, Jeff
2012-11 - Amulet Books
9781419705847 CHECK CATALOG

Awards:
Golden Archer Award (2014)

The "New York Times"-bestselling series continues. Love is in the airNbut what does that mean for Greg Heffley? …More


The Wimpy Kid Movie Diary: How Greg Heffley Went Hollywood
The Wimpy Kid Movie Diary: How Greg Heffley Went Hollywood
By Kinney, Jeff
2010-03 - Amulet Books
9780810996168 CHECK CATALOG

Go behind the scenes with Jeff Kinney and the making of the "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" movie, a live-action film by 20th Century Fox. Includes photographs, script pages, storyboard sketches, costume designs, and original art by Kinney. …More


The House of Hades
The House of Hades
By Riordan, Rick
2013-10 - Disney Press
9781423146728 CHECK CATALOG

Awards:
Colorado Children's Book Award (2015), Golden Archer Award (2015)

In this fourth installment of the bestselling series, the Greek and Roman demigods from the Prophesy of Seven must work together to seal the Doors of DeathNand help Percy and Annabeth escape the Underworld in the process. …More


The City of Ember
The City of Ember
By DuPrau, Jeanne
2003-05 - Random House Books for Young Readers
0375822739 CHECK CATALOG

The city of Ember was built as a last refuge for the human race. Two hundred years later, the great lamps that light the city are beginning to flicker. When Lina finds part of an ancient message, she's sure it holds a secret that will save the city. She and her friend Doon must decipher the message before the lights go out on Ember forever! This stunning debut novel offers refreshingly clear …More


The Long Haul
The Long Haul
By Kinney, Jeff
2014-11 - Amulet Books
9781419711893 CHECK CATALOG

A family road trip is supposed to be a lot of fun . . . unless, of course, you're theHeffleys.The journey starts off full of promise, then quickly takes several wrong turns.Gas station bathrooms, crazed seagulls, a fender bender, and a runaway pig not exactly Greg Heffley's idea of a good time.But even the worst road trip can turn into an adventure and this is one the Heffleyswon't soon forget." …More


Fablehaven
Fablehaven
By Mull, Brandon
2006-07 - Shadow Mountain
9781590385814 CHECK CATALOG

Awards:
Benjamin Franklin Award (2007), Colorado Blue Spruce Award (2010), Colorado Children's Book Award (2010), Land of Enchantment Book Award (2010), Nene Award (2010), Nevada Young Readers' Award (2009), Rebecca Caudill Young Readers Book Award (2011), Volunteer State Book Awards (2010), Young Reader's Choice Award (2009)

For centuries, mystical creatures of all description were gathered to a hidden refuge called Fablehaven to prevent their extinction. The sanctuary survives today as one of the last strongholds of true magic in a cynical world. Enchanting? Absolutely. Exciting? You bet. Safe? Well, actually, quite the opposite ... Kendra and her brother Seth have no idea their grandfather is the current caretaker …More


Junie B. Jones and a Little Monkey Business
Junie B. Jones and a Little Monkey Business
By Park, Barbara
Author Johnston, John Ed.
Illustrator Brunkus, Denise
1993-02 - Random House Children's Books
0679838864 CHECK CATALOG

It's pooey on B-A-B-I-E-S until Junie B. finds out that her new dumb old baby brother is a big fat deal. Her two bestest friends are giving her everything they own just to "see him. And guess what else? Maybe she can bring him to school on Pet Day. …More


Nancy Clancy, Super Sleuth
Nancy Clancy, Super Sleuth
By O'Connor, Jane
Illustrator Glasser, Robin Preiss
2012-04 - HarperCollins Publishers
9780062082930 CHECK CATALOG

In her chapter book debut, Nancy Clancy must find the culprit after a prized possession at school goes missing. Illustrations. …More

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