Tuesday Books

Happy Tuesday! Children's Books Featuring Friend Pairs

Dot & Jabber and the Great Acorn Mystery written and illustrated by Ellen Stoll Walsh (E WALSH) "Two mice try to figure out how a little acorn turns into a huge oak tree." Click here for this storybook at the Richland Public Library. Here are some other storybooks we have in the Dot & Jabber series. Click on the blue text for more information about each.

• Dot & Jabber and the Big Bug Mystery (E WALSH)
• Dot & Jabber and the Mystery of the Missing Stream (E WALSH)

Here are some other storybooks we have about twin, sibling, and friend pairs.

• Amos and Boris by William Steig (E STEIG), featuring Amos the mouse and Boris the whale; also available as Amos y Boris in Spanish
• Clifford, the Big Red Dog by Norman Bridwell (EF BRIDWELL); or click here to see all books we have featuring Clifford and Emily Elizabeth
• Duck and Goose by Tad Hills (E HILLS); or click here to see all books we have by this author; also available here as an e-book from Libby/Overdrive
• Ernest and Celestine by Gabrielle Vincent (E VINCENT); or click here to see all books we have featuring Ernest and Celestine
• I Love You Already! by Jory John (E JOHN), or click here to see all storybooks we have in the Bear and Duck series; click here to see other e-books from Hoopla
• Ling and Ting: Not Exactly the Same by Grace Lin (E LIN); also available here as an audiobook from Hoopla
• Toot and Puddle by Holly Hobbie (E HOBBIE); also available here as an e-book from Hoopla, or click here to see other e-books in the series
• Twinderella: A Fractioned Fairy Tale by Corey Rosen Schwartz (E SCHWARTZ); also available here as an e-book from Libby/Overdrive

InvestiGATORS written and illustrated by John Green, with color by Aaron Polk (J GRAPHIC GREEN) "With their very exciting spy technology and their tried-and-true, toilet-based travel techniques, the InvestiGators are undercover and on the case! And on their first mission together, they have not one but two mysteries to solve! Can Mango and Brash uncover the clues, crack their cases, and corral the crooks--or will the criminals wriggle out of their grasp?" Book one in the InvestiGATORS series. Click here for this book at the Richland Public Library. Here are the other books we have in the InvestiGATORS series. Click on the blue text for more information about each.

• InvestiGATORS: Take the Plunge (book two)
• InvestiGATORS: Off the Hook (book three)
• InvestiGATORS: Ants in Our P.A.N.T.S. (book four)

Here are some other graphic novels we have featuring twin, sibling, or friend pairs.

• Apple of My Pie by Mika Song (J GRAPHIC SONG), book two in the Belly and Norma series
• Baloney and Friends by Greg Pizzoli (J GRAPHIC PIZZOLI); or click here to see all books we have in this series
• Best Friends by Shannon Hale (J GRAPHIC HALE), book two in the Real Friends series; also available here as an e-book from Libby/Overdrive
• Donut Feed the Squirrels by Mika Song (J GRAPHIC SONG), book one in the Belly and Norma series
• Dugout: The Zombie Steals Home by Scott Morse (J GRAPHIC MORSE)
• Fitz and Cleo by Jonathan Stutzman and Heather Fox (J GRAPHIC STUTZMAN)
• Mo and Jo: Fighting Together Forever by Jay Lynch (J GRAPHIC LYNCH)
• Peter and Ernesto, A Tale of Two Sloths by Graham Annable (J GRAPHIC ANNABLE); or click here for the other books in the series
• Real Friends by Shannon Hale (J GRAPHIC HALE), book one in the Real Friends series; also available here as an e-book from Libby/Overdrive
• Super Narwhal and Jelly Jolt by Ben Clanton (J GRAPHIC CLANTON), or click here to see all books we have featuring Narwhal and Jelly; also available here as an e-book from Libby/Overdrive
• Twins by Varian Johnson (J GRAPHIC JOHNSON); also available here as an e-book from Libby/Overdrive and here as an audiobook from Hoopla

Today I Will Fly! written and illustrated by Mo Willems (EF WILLEMS) "While Piggie is determined to fly, Elephant is skeptical. But when Piggie gets a little help from others, amazing things happen!" Click here for this storybook at the Richland Public Library, click here for the storybook in Spanish, or click here to see all storybooks we have in the Elephant & Piggie series. Here are some of the other storybooks we have in this series. Click on the blue text for more information about each.

• Are You Ready to Play Outside? (EF WILLEMS)
• Can I Play, Too? (EF WILLEMS)
• An Elephant & Piggie Biggie! Volume 1 (EF WILLEMS)
• An Elephant & Piggie Biggie-Biggie! Volume 2 (EF WILLEMS)
• An Elephant & Piggie Biggie-Biggie-Biggie! Volume 3 (EF WILLEMS)
• Elephants Cannot Dance! (EF WILLEMS)
• Listen To My Trumpet! (EF WILLEMS)
• My New Friend Is So Fun! (EF WILLEMS)
• Pigs Make Me Sneeze! (EF WILLEMS)
• Waiting Is Not Easy! (EF WILLEMS)
• Watch Me Throw the Ball! (EF WILLEMS)
• I Will Take a Nap! (EF WILLEMS)

Flora & Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures written by Kate DiCamillo, illustrated by K. G. Campbell (J DICAMILL) "Rescuing a squirrel after an accident involving a vacuum cleaner, comic-reading cynic Flora Belle Buckman is astonished when the squirrel, Ulysses, demonstrates astonishing powers of strength and flight after being revived." Winner of the 2014 Newbery Medal. Click here or click here for this book at the Richland Public Library, or click here for the audiobook. Click here for the e-book or click here for the audiobook from Libby/Overdrive, or click here for the e-book from Hoopla. Here are some other chapter books we have about twin, sibling, and friend pairs. Click on the blue text for more information about each.

• The Tapper Twins Go Viral by Geoff Rodkey (J RODKEY), or click here to see all books we have in this series
• The Templeton Twins Have an Idea by Ellis Weiner (J WEINER); also available here as an e-book from Libby/Overdrive and here as an e-book from Hoopla
• Twintuition: Double Trouble book/audiobox set by Tia and Tamara Mowry (J MOWRY), book two; also available here as an e-book and here as an audiobook from Hoopla
• Twintuition: Double Vision by Tia and Tamara Mowry (J MOWRY), book one; also available here as an e-book and here as an audiobook from Hoopla
• The Unwanteds Quests: Dragon Captives by Lisa McMann (J MCMANN); also available here as an e-book and here as an audiobook from Libby/Overdrive

Bink & Gollie written by Kate DiCamillo and Alison McGhee, illustrated by Tony Fucile (J DICAMILL) "Two roller-skating best friends--one tiny, one tall--share three comical adventures involving outrageously bright socks, an impromptu trek to the Andes, and a most unlikely marvelous companion." Book one in the Bink & Gollie series. Click here for this chapter book at the Richland Public Library. Also available here as an e-book from Libby/Overdrive, and here as a short movie and here as an audiobook from Hoopla. Here are some other items we have in the Bink & Gollie series. Click on the blue text for more information about each.

• Bink & Gollie, and More Stories About Friendship DVD (J DVD BIN)
• Bink & Gollie: Two For One (J DICAMILL), book two; also available here as an e-book from Libby/Overdrive and here as a short movie and here as an audiobook from Hoopla
• Bink & Gollie: Best Friends Forever (J DICAMILL), book three; also available here as an e-book from Libby/Overdrive

Here are some other chapter books we have featuring twins, siblings, and friend pairs. Click on the blue text for more information or to check them out.

• The Magnificent Makers: Brain Trouble by Theanne Griffith (J GRIFFITH); or click here to see all books we have in this series
• Maya and Miguel: Soccer Around the World by Tracey West (J MAYA & M PPB); click here or here to see other Maya and Miguel books at the library
• Mitch and Amy by Beverly Cleary (J CLEARY); also available here as an e-book and here as an audiobook from Hoopla
• Our First Pony by Marguerite Henry (J HENRY)

Henry and Ribsy written by Beverly Cleary, illustrated by Louis Darling (J CLEARY) "From the first moment Henry found Ribsy, the curious mutt was poking his nose into things he shouldn't be. Whether terrorizing the garbage man, chasing cats, or gobbling Ramona Quimby's ice-cream cone, Henry's four-legged pal has walked himself into one problem too many. So when Henry asks his dad if he can go along on the big fishing trip, Mr. Huggins agrees, but on one condition: Ribsy must stay out of mischief for two whole months. Henry is confident in his loyal dog…until Ribsy goes overboard with his appetite for chaos—literally!" Book three in the Henry Huggins series. Click here, click here, or click here for this chapter book at the Richland Public Library, or click here to see all items we have by Beverly Cleary. Click here for the e-book from Libby/Overdrive, or click here for the e-book or here for the audiobook from Hoopla. Here are some other chapter books and audiobooks we have in the Henry Huggins series. Click on the blue text for more information about each.

• Henry and Beezus (J CLEARY); also available here as an e-book, and here or here as an audiobook from Libby/Overdrive, and here as an e-book and here as an audiobook from Hoopla
• Henry and the Clubhouse (J CLEARY), also available here as an audiobook; also available here as an e-book from Libby/Overdrive and here as an e-book and here as an audiobook from Hoopla
• Henry and the Paper Route (J CLEARY); also available here as an e-book from Libby/Overdrive, and here as an e-book and here as an audiobook from Hoopla
• Henry Huggins (J CLEARY), also available here as a different copy and here as an audiobook; also available here or here as an e-book or here as an audiobook from Libby/Overdrive, and here as an e-book or here as an audiobook from Hoopla
• Ribsy (J CLEARY), also available here as an e-book from Libby/Overdrive and here as an e-book or here or here as an audiobook from Hoopla

Danny and the Dinosaur by Syd Hoff (EZ HOFF) "Danny loves dinosaurs! When he sees one at the museum and says, 'It would be nice to play with a dinosaur,' a voice answers, 'And I think it would be nice to play with you.' So begins Danny and the Dinosaur's wonderful adventures together. For Danny and his prehistoric playmate, even the most everyday activities become extraordinary, like finding a big-enough place to hide a dinosaur in a game of hide-and-seek. But Danny can teach an old dinosaur new tricks. It's the most fun this dinosaur has had in a hundred million years!" Click here or click here for this book at the Richland Public Library. Here are some other easy reader books we have featuring twin, sibling, or friend pairs. Click on the blue text for more information or to check them out.

• Amanda Pig and Her Big Brother Oliver by Jean Van Leeuwen (EZ VAN); or click here to see all easy reader books we have in the Oliver and Amanda series
• Annie and Simon by Catharine O'Neill (E2 O'NEILL)
• Annie and Snowball and the Dress-Up Birthday by Cynthia Rylant (E2 RYLANT), also available here as an audiobook from Hoopla; click here to see all books we have in this series at the library, or click here for audiobooks from Hoopla
• Henry and Mudge by Cynthia Rylant (E1 RYLANT); click here to see all books we have in this series at the library, click here for audiobooks from Libby/Overdrive, or click here for audiobooks from Hoopla
• Lionel and Louise by Stephen Krensky (EZ KRENSKY)
• Mr. Putter and Tabby Dance the Dance audiobox set by Cynthia Rylant (E1 RYLANT), also available here as an e-book from Libby/Overdrive and here as an e-book from Hoopla; click here to see all books we have in this series at the library, click here for e-books from Libby/Overdrive, or click here for audiobooks and e-books from Hoopla

The Fowl Twins by Eoin Colfer (J COLFER) "One week after their eleventh birthday, the Fowl twins--scientist Myles, and Beckett, the force of nature--are left in the care of house security for a single night. In that time they befriend a troll who has clawed his way through the earth's crust to the surface. Unfortunately for the troll, he is being chased by a nefarious nobleman and an interrogating nun, who both need the magical creature for their own gain, as well as a fairy-in-training who has been assigned to protect him. The boys and their new troll best friend escape and go on the run." Click here for this book at the Richland Public Library, click here for the e-book or click here for the audiobook from Libby/Overdrive, or click here for the e-book from Hoopla. We have two other books in this series. Click on the blue text for more information about each.

• The Fowl Twins Deny All Charges audiobook from Libby/Overdrive; or click here for the e-book from Hoopla
• The Fowl Twins Get What They Deserve e-book from Hoopla

Here are some other middle grade books we have featuring twins, siblings, and friend pairs.

• The Land of Stories: The Wishing Spell by Chris Colfer (J COLFER), or click here for the audiobook from the library; also available here as an e-book and here as an audiobook from Libby/Overdrive
• The Lost Girl by Anne Ursu (J URSU)
• The Terrible Two by Mac Barnett and Jory John (J BARNETT), or click here for the audiobook or click here to see all books we have in this series; also available here as an e-book and here as an audiobook from Libby/Overdrive, or here as an e-book and here as an audiobook from Hoopla

Ivy + Bean written by Annie Barrows, illustrated by Sophie Blackall (J BARROWS) "When seven-year-old Bean plays a mean trick on her sister, she finds unexpected support for her antics from Ivy, the new neighbor, who is less boring than Bean first suspected. " Click here for this chapter book at the Richland Public Library, click here for the e-book from Libby/Overdrive, or click here for the e-book from Hoopla. Click here to see all books we have in this series at the library, click here for all the e-books we have on Libby/Overdrive, or click here for all the e-books and audiobooks on Hoopla. Here are some of the other books we have in the series. Click on the blue text for more information about each.

• Ivy + Bean Bundle: Books 1, 2, and 3 e-book from Libby/Overdrive; also available here as an e-book from Hoopla
• Ivy + Bean Bundle: Books 4, 5, and 6 e-book from Libby/Overdrive; also available here as an e-book from Hoopla
• Ivy + Bean Bundle: Books 7, 8, and 9 e-book from Libby/Overdrive; also available here as an e-book from Hoopla
• Ivy + Bean and the Ghost That Had to Go; also available here as an e-book from Libby/Overdrive and here as an e-book from Hoopla
• Ivy + Bean Break the Fossil Record; also available here as an e-book from Libby/Overdrive and here as an e-book from Hoopla
• Ivy + Bean Take Care of the Babysitter; also available here as a book/audiobox kit from the library, here as an e-book from Libby/Overdrive, and here as an e-book from Hoopla
• Ivy + Bean Bound To Be Bad; also available here as a book/audiobox kit from the library, here as an e-book from Libby/Overdrive and here as an e-book from Hoopla
• Ivy + Bean Doomed to Dance; also available here as an e-book from Libby/Overdrive and here as an e-book from Hoopla
• Ivy + Bean What's the Big Idea?; also available here as an e-book from Libby/Overdrive and here as an e-book from Hoopla
• Ivy + Bean No News Is Good News; also available here as a book/audiobox kit from the library, here as an e-book from Libby/Overdrive and here as an e-book from Hoopla