Wonderbooks
Have a WONDERful new school year with our new collection of Wonderbooks! These audio-enabled, read-along books bring stories to life, captivating young minds with every word. Whether your little ones are learning to read or simply love a good story, Wonderbooks are here to make reading an unforgettable adventure. Dive into the world of storytelling like never before! All books will be available for check-out starting 9/15/2023. Don’t know where to begin? See our book list below, curated by one of our librarians!
Picture books
The Book Hog [read-along Wonderbook]
by Pizzoli, Greg
Settle down with this funny book and learn about the magic of reading as a kind librarian teaches a silly pig how much fun reading can be!
Dragons Love Tacos[read-along Wonderbook]
by Rubin, Adam
Dragons love tacos. They love chicken tacos, beef tacos, great big tacos, and teeny tiny tacos. So if you want to lure a bunch of dragons to your party, you should definitely serve
Poesy the Monster Slayer [read-along Wonderbook]
by Doctorow, Cory
A monster slayer needs no bedtime!Once her parents are off to bed, Poesy excitedly awaits the monsters that creep into her room. With the knowledge she's gained from her trusty Monster Book, and a few of her favorite toys, Poesy easily fends off a werewolf, vampire, and much more.
Reader books
Pete the Cat [read-along Wonderbook] Pete's Big Lunch
by Dean, James
Pete the Cat makes one giant, tasty sandwich for lunch. But what's the fun in eating lunch without your friends Pete the Cat fans will enjoy Pete's funny food creativity and Pete's joy in sharing with friends.
Itty Bitty Kitty [read-along Wonderbook] : Firehouse Fun
by Holub, Joan
Ava and Itty Bitty Kitty are off to visit the firehouse! Ava's giant cat is usually less than purr-fectly behaved, and this trip is no exception! Will Itty Bitty's nose for trouble make them new friends--or make their visit to the firehouse a disaster.
Digger the Dinosaur and the Cake Mistake [read-along Wonderbook]
by Dotlich, Rebecca Kai
Digger and Dadasaur jump in the car to pick up a cake for the big dinoparty--but before long, the two end up lost! Digger calls Momsaur for directions, but they still can't seem to find the cake shop. Can Digger help out before it's too late Or will Digger and Dad have to go home cakeless
Chapter books
When You Trap a Tiger [read-along Wonderbook]
by Keller, Tae
When Lily and her family move in with her sick grandmother, a magical tiger straight out of her halmoni's Korean folktales arrives, prompting Lily to unravel a secret family history. Long, long ago, Halmoni stole something from the tigers. Now they want it back. And when one of the tigers approaches Lily with a deal--return what her grandmother stole in exchange for Halmoni's health--Lily is tempted to agree. But deals with tigers are never what they seem! With the help of her sister and her new friend Ricky, Lily must find her voice...and the courage to face a tiger.
The Wild Robot [read-along Wonderbook]
by Brown, Peter
Can a robot survive in the wilderness? When robot Roz opens her eyes for the first time, she discovers that she is all alone on a remote, wild island. She has no idea how she got there or what her purpose is--but she knows she needs to survive. After battling a violent storm and escaping a vicious bear attack, she realizes that her only hope for survival is to adapt to her surroundings and learn from the island's unwelcoming animal inhabitants.
The Last Cuentista [read-along Wonderbook]
by Higuera, Donna Barber
Había una vez . . . There lived a girl named Petra Peña, who wanted nothing more than to be a storyteller, like her abuelita. But Petra's world is ending. Earth has been destroyed by a comet, and only a few hundred scientists and their children - among them Petra and her family - have been chosen to journey to a new planet. They are the ones who must carry on the human race. Petra alone now carries the stories of our past, and with them, any hope for our future. Can she make them live again?
Nonfiction
Dinosaurs [read-along Wonderbook]
by Zoehfeld, Kathleen Weidner
There's nothing more fascinating than dinosaurs. In this Level 1 reader, youngsters learn all about the terrifying giants that once roamed the Earth-maybe even as close as their own backyard! They'll be wowed by new information and eye-popping illustrations from National Geographic, a trusted source of children's nonfiction content.
A Computer Called Katherine [read-along Wonderbook]
by Slade, Suzanne
The inspiring true story of mathematician Katherine Johnson--made famous by the award-winning film Hidden Figures--who counted and computed her way to NASA and helped put a man on the moon!
Eek, You Reek! [read-along Wonderbook] : Poems About Animals that Stink, Stank, Stunk
by Yolen, Jane
Readers will be delighted by the malodorous melodies of poems calling out the different pungent attributes of a full cast of foul-smelling creatures.
Spanish/Bilingual
Mango, Abuela Y Yo [read-along Wonderbook]
by Medina, Meg
When a little girl's far-away grandmother comes to stay, love and patience transcend language in a tender story written by acclaimed author Meg Medina. Spanish language edition.
Solo Pregunta! [read-along Wonderbook]
by Sotomayor, Sonia
En esta tierna historia que refleja la diversidad, escrita por Sonia Sotomayor, juez del Tribunal Supremo de Estados Unidos, e inspirada en su propia experiencia tras diagnosticarle diabetes durante su infancia, los lectores descubriran cómo los ninos de esta historia utilizan sus habilidades y fortalezas para trabajar juntos y aprender los unos de los otros.
El Perro con Sombrero [read-along Wonderbook]
by Kent, Derek Taylor
Meet Pepe! Before he got a sombrero, he was a lonely dog living in the streets. Now he is a movie star, loved by everyone! Well, everyone except...¡El Gato en Zapatos! El Gato is one sneaky, jealous kitty. Watch out, Pepe!