Frank Carlson Library

"There's a new principal at Ella Mentry School. Yes, it's true! Mr. Klutz is retiring and the president of the Board of Education, Dr. Carbles (Boo! Hiss!), has hired the best person for the job -- or at least the funniest. But stand-up comedian Mrs. Stoker will have to face Vice Principal Mrs. Jafee in a big joke-off duel to defend her new job. Will Mrs. Stoker have the last laugh? Or will shoe lose her audience when things get serious?"

A.J.'s class is going head-to-head against Dirk School in a charity softball game. The losing team must clean the winning school's toilet with a toothbrush! Mr. Ott, retired baseball pro, intends to lead Ella Mentry School to victory, but will his weird tactics actually make the team lose?

Getting a chance to choose a guest speaker at their third grade graduation, A.J. and his classmates have their minds set on the most popular singer and rapper in the world, Lil Mouse, to have the greatest graduation in the history of graduations.

With help from Ms. Bloom and some new friends, Beatrice discovers that learning differently is not something to be afraid of, and that dyslexia does not define who she is.

When Astrid and her fellow Shooting Stars build a rocket, Astrid is hoping to impress guest helper, Leah, to score a tour of Space-E headquarters, but when she and her classmates discover Leah does not know much about rockets, Astrid is unsure if she should speak up.

Michael can't wait for his first day of school until he discovers his dog can't join him, but when he learns bringing her means she wouldn't be just his, he decides it is better to leave her at home.

Little Bat is excited about his first night in school! He is excited about everything: his new school supplies, learning amazing things, and making new friends. But when he finally arrives, his world turns upside down. Joing Little Bat and his new opossum pal Ophelia as they discover that spreading your wings isn't so hard-- when you take the time to listen, act with kindness, and simply do your best. Readers will love to see him spread his wings...

When Lila, a worrier, moves to a new town, the what ifs only grow, and she feels alone and invisible until her teacher finds a creative and kind way to make Lila feel welcome and open to new experiences, a lesson that will stay with her long after second grade.

Slice, Scoop, and Totz -- the cafeteria food that came to life -- return to take on a new threat to Belching Walrus Elementary in this original series featuring the art of viral sensation Joe Whale, a.k.a. the Doodle Boy, and fan-favorite Eric Luper.After saving the pantry from the evil Baron Von Lineal, Slice, Scoop, and Totz are ready to kick back and relax. But when a new threat shows up in the halls of Belching Walrus, they'll have to spring from...

Eva's teacher, Miss Featherbottom, is getting married, but when her special necklace disappears, Eva and her friends set out to track down the thief and return the necklace before the wedding.