Vunce Upon a Time by Jotto Seibold and Siobhan Vivian

Dagmar the vampire isn’t your average vampire. He’s shy, terrified of humans, and a vegetarian, but loves candy. A skeleton tells him about the holiday where he can get all the candy he wants. See how Dagmar makes an unique costume and makes a new friend. This quirky tale about a little vampire learning about Halloween will delight children of all ages.

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The Dinosaurs are Back, and It’s All Your Fault, Edward by Wendy Hartman and Niki Daly

One night, Edward’s brother teases about the rock under his bed. “It might be an dinosaur egg, Edward.” His brother then suggests what might if the “egg” hatches. Edward would have to feed the growing dinosaur, teach it some manners, and many other daunting things. But Edward turns the tables on his brother, and says that when the moon is full, dinosaurs capture boys who aren’t asleep. This book is sure to tickle anyone’s funny bone, especially those with teasing siblings.

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Dinosaur Bob and His Adventures with the Family Lazardo by William Joyce

Since I started reading Michael Crichton’s Jurassic Park, I’ve had dinosaurs on the brain. This first picture book is about the adventurous family Lazardo who find a gentle dinosaur on their African vacation. Bob the Brachiosaurs and the Lazardo take him back to the states, and this gentle giant soon becomes the talk of the town. Children of all ages will love the humorous story set in the early 1900’s.

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Alistair in Outer Space by Marilyn Sadler; ilustrated by Roger Bollen

Sensible Alistair Grittle is on his way back to the library to return when he is kidnapped by blue, directionally challenged aliens called the Goots. Will Alistair get back to Earth in time to return his library books without accruing any fines? A perfect book for young library lovers and science fiction fans alike. 

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June 29, 1999 by David Wiesner

Caldecott winner David Wiesner delivers another fanticiful and humorous book, this time in the spirit of Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs and Pickles to Pittsburgh. On, May 11, 1999, Holly Evans’ science project is the effect of exterristal conditions on plant growth, and so, she sends vegetable seeds in the air by weather balloon. June 29, 1999, is a day that Holly will never forget, and neither will all of America. Because giant vegetables float down from the sky. Turnips show up in the Rocky Mountains. Cucumbers fly over Michigan. And arugula is in Ashtabula as are many other vegetables. But Holly never planted arugula. Where did these giant vegetables come from? This book is perfect for readers of all ages.

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Oscar and the Very Hungry Dragon by Ute Krause

There is a very hungry dragon near Oscar’s village, and he wants to eat a plump, juicy princess. But since the village doesn’t have any, the next best thing is a child. When all the children put their names in a hat to be drawn for dragon breakfast, guess whose name is drawn? Oscar’s! But this clever boy puts his culinary skills to avoid getting eaten by a dragon. Perfect for children of all ages.

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The Goblin and the Empty Chair by Mem Fox and illustrated by Leo and Diane Dillon

I happened to come across this book while perusing the shelves in the children’s room, and the story and the beautiful illustrations really touched my heart. A lonely goblin decides to hide his face because he thinks it is so hideous and doesn’t want to the world to see him. But one day, he sees a grieving family struggling with their day-to-day lives, and, decides to help them, but under the cover of night. But what he doesn’t know is that the family notices his kind acts and wants to help him in return. This touching story about acceptance, love, and family will touch everyone’s heart and would be an excellent tool in conversations about grief and loss.
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