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If I had a gryphon

VanSickle, Vikki, 1982-,


"Sam just got a hamster for a pet. But the hamster is kind of boring ... he just eats and sleeps and gets his shavings wet. Inspired by her book of mythological creatures, Sam longs for a more exciting pet. But she soon realizes that taking care of these magical beasts might not be as wonderful as she thought. Sasquatches are messy, unicorns are shy, gryphons scare the dogs at the dogpark, and having a fire extinguisher handy at all times makes dragons seem like an awful lot of work. In the end, Sam realizes that her hamster is a pretty sweet and safe pet ... or is he?" -- Amazon.
Date Published:2016

"Sam just got a hamster for a pet. But the hamster is kind of boring ... he just eats and sleeps and gets his shavings wet. Inspired by her book of mythological creatures, Sam longs for a more exciting pet. But she soon realizes that taking care of these magical beasts might not be as wonderful as she thought. Sasquatches are messy, unicorns are shy, gryphons scare the dogs at the dogpark, and having a fire extinguisher handy at all times makes dragons seem like an awful lot of work. In the end, Sam realizes that her hamster is a pretty sweet and safe pet ... or is he?" -- Amazon.

Date Published:2016

Minecraft : the manga. 3 /

Seto, Kazuyoshi,


Translation of: Mainkurafuto sekai no hate eno tabi. Manga format; reads from back to front, right to left. Original Japanese edition published by SHOGAKUKAN. Meet Owl, an expert sniper with the mod power of Clairvoyance! On top of that, he’s a friend of Icco White, Nico’s long-lost father! Nico’s adventure is still getting started, and it looks like his father blazed an amazing trail for him to follow!
Date Published:2025

Translation of: Mainkurafuto sekai no hate eno tabi. Manga format; reads from back to front, right to left. Original Japanese edition published by SHOGAKUKAN. Meet Owl, an expert sniper with the mod power of Clairvoyance! On top of that, he’s a friend of Icco White, Nico’s long-lost father! Nico’s adventure is still getting started, and it looks like his father blazed an amazing trail for him to follow!

Date Published:2025

Sleepless Beauty

Minters, Frances.


In this updated, rhyming retelling of the traditional fairy tale, Beauty outwits the wicked witch and arranges for her own happy ending.
Date Published:1996

The world almanac for kids.


Annual. Offers facts on a range of topics, from animals to weather and from computers to sports.
Date Published:1996

Cat Kid comic club. 2, Perspectives /

Pilkey, Dav, 1966-,


Flippy, Molly, Li'l Petey, and twenty-one baby frogs each have something to say. Naomi and Melvin don't see eye to eye and Poppy perceives the world differently than her siblings. Will the baby frogs figure out how to work together and appreciate one another's point of view -- both inside and outside the classroom?
Date Published:2021

Artemis Fowl, the graphic novel. 1 /

Colfer, Eoin


In graphic novel format, a twelve-year-old genius tries to restore his family fortune by capturing a fairy and demanding a ransom in gold, causing the fairies to fight back with magic, technology, and a particularly nasty troll.
Date Published:2007

Player attack

Wolf, Winston (Fictitious character),


"An unofficial Minecraft book." Taming a Minecraft player to be his secret crimefighting weapon, Minecraft wolf Winston and his new partner seek to reveal the true evil nature of the adorable Baby Turtles who are forever wreaking havoc across the Overworld.
Date Published:2024

Underwater heist

Wolf, Winston (Fictitious character),


"An unofficial Minecraft book." When a distress signal from the Drowned comes in requesting urgent undercover help, Winston jumps at the chance to prove his skills. It's time for an underwater adventure!
Date Published:2024

Ribbon rescue

Munsch, Robert N., 1945-


Book may be accompanied by CD. A young girl unselfishly gives away the ribbons from her new dress to help various people on their way to a wedding.
Date Published:1999

Dog Man. 12, The scarlet shedder /

Pilkey, Dav, 1966-


After an encounter with a skunk, Dog Man, now scarlet red after being dunked in tomato juice, is exiled but must find a way to save those who shunned him when an all-new, never-before-seen villain unleashes an army of A.I. robots.
Date Published:2024

The Baby-sitters club. 1, Kristy's great idea

Telgemeier, Raina


"Based on the novel by Ann M. Martin"--Cover. Kristy, Mary Anne, Claudia, and Stacey are best friends and founding members of The Baby-sitters Club. Whatever comes up -- cranky toddlers, huge dogs, scary neighbors, prank calls -- you can count on them to save the day. Baby-sitting isn't always easy, and neither is dealing with strict parents, new families, fashion emergencies, and mysterious secrets. But no matter what, the BSC have what they need most: friendship.
Date Published:2023

"Based on the novel by Ann M. Martin"--Cover. Kristy, Mary Anne, Claudia, and Stacey are best friends and founding members of The Baby-sitters Club. Whatever comes up -- cranky toddlers, huge dogs, scary neighbors, prank calls -- you can count on them to save the day. Baby-sitting isn't always easy, and neither is dealing with strict parents, new families, fashion emergencies, and mysterious secrets. But no matter what, the BSC have what they need most: friendship.

Date Published:2023

Pete at the beach

Dean, James, 1957-


"My first shared reading." "Pete is spending the day at the seashore. He has fun collecting shells and building a sand castle. But the beach is very hot. There is a whole ocean for Pete to cool off in, but it looks scary. Pete's brother, Bob, offers to teach Pete to surf. Will that be enough to help Pete get over his fear of the water?"--Description from Amazon.com.
Date Published:2013

The three questions

Muth, Jon J.


"Based on a story by Leo Tolstoy." Nikolai asks his animal friends to help him answer three important questions: "When is the best time to do things?" "Who is the most important?" and "What is the right thing to do?"
Date Published:2002

Who is Bill Gates?

Demuth, Patricia


Bill Gates, born in Seattle, Washington, in 1955, is an American business magnate, investor, philanthropist, and author. In this biography, learn of Gates' childhood passion for computer technology, which led him to revolutionize personal computers. Through the success of his now-world-famous software company, Microsoft, Bill Gates became one of the wealthiest philanthropists in history.
Date Published:2013

Amulet. 1, The stonekeeper /

Kibuishi, Kazu, 1978-


After the tragic death of their father, Emily and Navin move with their mother to the home of her deceased great-grandfather, but the strange house proves to be dangerous. Before long, a sinister creature lures the kids' mom through a door in the basement. Em and Navin, desperate not to lose her, follow her into an underground world inhabited by demons, robots, and talking animals. Eventually, they enlist the help of a small mechanical rabbit named Miskit. Together with Miskit, they face the most terrifying monster of all, and Em finally has the chance to save someone she loves.
Date Published:2008

After the tragic death of their father, Emily and Navin move with their mother to the home of her deceased great-grandfather, but the strange house proves to be dangerous. Before long, a sinister creature lures the kids' mom through a door in the basement. Em and Navin, desperate not to lose her, follow her into an underground world inhabited by demons, robots, and talking animals. Eventually, they enlist the help of a small mechanical rabbit named Miskit. Together with Miskit, they face the most terrifying monster of all, and Em finally has the chance to save someone she loves.

Date Published:2008

Urban Voices 2018 = L'écho de la ville 2018


Includes some text in French. At head of title: poésie = poetry.
Date Published:2018

Magnets


From the TVO streaming audio-visual collection. Rights expire on August 30, 2027. We are taking science experiments to a whole new level! Watch large-scale experiments that are fun and educational! Magnets have poles - when you put opposite ones together, they attract but when you but the same ones together, they repel. Phil experiments with the way magnets repel each other to see if he can build a platform that he can levitate on. Plus magnet sculptures and magnets defying gravity all on their own. Maxed out Magnet Magic!
Date Published:2015

From the TVO streaming audio-visual collection. Rights expire on August 30, 2027. We are taking science experiments to a whole new level! Watch large-scale experiments that are fun and educational! Magnets have poles - when you put opposite ones together, they attract but when you but the same ones together, they repel. Phil experiments with the way magnets repel each other to see if he can build a platform that he can levitate on. Plus magnet sculptures and magnets defying gravity all on their own. Maxed out Magnet Magic!

Date Published:2015

Dog Man. 8, Fetch-22 /

Pilkey, Dav, 1966-


Petey the Cat is out of jail, and he has a brand-new lease on life. While Petey's reevaluated what matters most, Li'l Petey is struggling to find the good in the world. Can Petey and Dog Man stop fighting like cats and dogs long enough to put their paws together and work as a team? They need each other now more than ever -- Li'l Petey (and the world) is counting on them!
Date Published:2020

Dog Man. 9, Grime and punishment /

Pilkey, Dav, 1966-


The Supa Buddies bamboozled the baddies, but all's not right in the world. Dog Man has a new problem to pound, and he's going to need his entire pack to help him. Will he go barking up the wrong tree? Could a cat-headed cop replace Dog Man?
Date Published:2020

The Baby-sitters club. 13, Mary Anne's bad luck mystery /

Cheng, Cynthia Yuan,


Mary Anne should never have thrown away that chain letter she got in the mail. Ever since she did, bad things have been happening to everyone in the Baby-sitters Club. With Halloween coming up, Mary Anne's even more worried -- what kind of spooky thing will happen next? Then Mary Anne finds a new note in her mailbox: Wear this bad-luck charm, it says. OR ELSE. Mary Anne has to follow the note's instructions. But who sent the charm? And why did they send it to Mary Anne? The BSC might never see an end to their bad luck if they don't solve this mystery soon!
Date Published:2023

Mary Anne should never have thrown away that chain letter she got in the mail. Ever since she did, bad things have been happening to everyone in the Baby-sitters Club. With Halloween coming up, Mary Anne's even more worried -- what kind of spooky thing will happen next? Then Mary Anne finds a new note in her mailbox: Wear this bad-luck charm, it says. OR ELSE. Mary Anne has to follow the note's instructions. But who sent the charm? And why did they send it to Mary Anne? The BSC might never see an end to their bad luck if they don't solve this mystery soon!

Date Published:2023