Frank Carlson Library

Who ever heard of a witch and a monster being friends? Everyone knows that witches don't mix with monsters. Witches are educated, clever, sophisticated. But monsters? Monsters are just uncouth. Some are even dangerous. But Polly the witch and Buster the feelings monster have been best friends forever. It's the sort of friendship that makes your heart squeeze with happiness. Somehow, they've managed to keep their friendship a secret. Until one day,...

Welcome to the School of Monsters: the funniest, silliest and most accessible series for first readers! Start by reading only the last word on every line and work your way up to reading the whole story. With tumbling rhymes and an infectious sense of humor, School of Monsters is guaranteed to spark a love of reading! When Bat-Boy Tim comes out to play, why do others run away?

Welcome to the School of Monsters: the funniest, silliest and most accessible series for first readers! Start by reading only the last word on every line and work your way up to reading the whole story. With tumbling rhymes and an infectious sense of humor, School of Monsters is guaranteed to spark a love of reading! Jamie Lee sure likes to eat! Today she has a special treat...

"This is Jem. She likes to play, and thinks up fun new ways each day! Jem is fast, and Jem is strong - but she's always found first in hide-and-seek! Can she think up a way to win the game?"--

Jess gets slimy and sticky like glue. Don't get too close or she'll stick to you! Jess can slip and slide all over the school - but when it's too hot, things get a little sticky. Will she find a way to keep cool?

Some monsters are short, and others are tall, but Frank is quite clearly the tallest of all! Frank always feels like he's in the way. How will he ever be able to help out at school? Welcome to the School of Monsters: the funniest, silliest and most accessible series for first readers! Start by reading only the last word on every line and work your way up to reading the whole story. With tumbling rhymes and an infectious sense of humour, the weird...

It’s Jack’s turn to look after the class toy for the weekend! But things don’t go as he planned. Will it be a disaster?Jack is a friendly, everyday kid who loves playing soccer and always tries to be brave. Each down-to-earth story in the series follows Jack on a fun new adventure that kids will love and relate to.Each book is carefully designed with word art and illustrations, and there are no mountains of text or super-tricky words to intimidate...

Billie is so excited for the school bazaar! There's only one problem: her friends want to go on the Super-Duper Snake ride, and Billie isn't sure she's brave enough ...