Helen Plum Library

"Oliver has a lot going on starting his first year of middle school--new friends, new classes, new everything. But at least there's one thing that still makes sense: science! Determined to be an astrophysicist one day, Oliver explains everything he learns--like how the sun burps, how ghost particles fly through you, the uncanny similarities between Mercury and cafeteria meatballs, and most important, how the Big Bang is basically just like a fart...

Ella Mentry School's security guard proves overzealous in his pursuit of a peanut-butter-and-jelly-sandwich thief

"Bruce and the residents of Soggy Hollow tell a spooky story to get into the Halloween spirit"--

Among other adventures in these humorous stories, pies are stolen, a loaf of bread talks, and Mr. Rabbit gets stuck in the street

It's Christmas and the Beans are ready to celebrate! They love opening presents, but when everything is unwrapped, they have a problem. There's nothing left to open! Baby Bean suggests they have fun playing with all of their new things. But the rest of this illogical bunch come up with their own zany solution. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.

"Chip the dog warns other pups that cats are not their friends, among other nuggets of wisdom"--

Warning readers who dare to open the book that there is a lion hiding inside, this surprising story helps them discover what is really lurking in the pages of this interactive adventure

"The last kids may have escaped the forbidden fortress by the skin of their teeth, but there isn't much to celebrate. Thrull has what he needs to complete the Tower, Rezzoch will most certainly come to Earth, and the world as they know it will cease to exist. Except Jack's Cosmic Hand is now even more powerful than he realized, and it might just be able to stop the inevitable from happening. To get the answers he seeks, he'll need to travel farther...

Discover the magic and joy of "Dog Tales: Paw-some Stories of Friendship and Fun," a delightful collection of stories that will capture the hearts of young readers and dog lovers alike. Each tale introduces a lovable canine character, showcasing their unique personalities, heartwarming bonds with their owners, and thrilling adventures that are sure to inspire the imagination.5 fun short stories for kidsPerfect for children ages 4-8Excellent for early...

In the latest Eric & Julieta book, love is everywhere, but Eric thinks he can live without it!It's Valentine's Day and Eric can't stand it. Everyone seems to be in love: His mom and dad, his sister Julieta, even the cat! The thing is, Eric doesn't believe in love. Until...Es el día de San Valentín y Eric está muy molesto. Todos parecen estar enamorados: su mamá y su papá, su hermana Julieta y hasta su gato. Lo que sucede es que Eric no cree en...