Summer Reading Challenge 2021 - Prize Reservation — Glendale Library, Arts & Culture

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Your book will be available for pick up at the PACIFIC PARK BRANCH LIBRARY (501 S Pacific Ave, Glendale, CA 91204) during open hours.

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BOARD BOOKS

Can You Say Moo! Moo! Too? Simple text with friendly artwork make this a fantastic first book for children who are just starting to talk. With this board book, they can spot the animal's tail, say its name, then make its noise. — Can You Say Moo! Moo! Too?
Simple text with friendly artwork make this a fantastic first book for children who are just starting to talk. With this board book, they can spot the animal's tail, say its name, then make its noise.

How Do Dinosaurs Play with Their Friends? What if a dinosaur's friends come to play? Does he mope, does he pout if he can't get his way? Does he hide all his dump trucks, refusing to share? Does he throw his friends' coloring books up in the air? — How Do Dinosaurs Play with Their Friends?
What if a dinosaur's friends come to play? Does he mope, does he pout if he can't get his way? Does he hide all his dump trucks, refusing to share? Does he throw his friends' coloring books up in the air? Time and time again, children are told to play nice.

The More We Get Together Cause your friends are my friends, and my friends are your friends. The more we get together, the happier we'll be. The second in Caroline Jayne Church's three-book song series! — The More We Get Together
Cause your friends are my friends, and my friends are your friends. The more we get together, the happier we'll be. The second in Caroline Jayne Church's three-book song series!

Talk and Count Numbers / Hablemos y contemos números AND Talk and Sing ABCs / Hablemos y cantemos el ABC Bilingual English-Spanish These two tiny board books encourage babies to have a giggling good reading time as they are introduced to vocab — Talk and Count Numbers / Hablemos y contemos números AND Talk and Sing ABCs / Hablemos y cantemos el ABC
Bilingual English-Spanish
These two tiny board books encourage babies to have a giggling good reading time as they are introduced to vocabulary about letters and numbers.

A Lion in the Neighborhood? / ¿Un león en el vecindario? Bilingual English-Spanish In this narrative seek-and-find series for the very young, animals find themselves in unexpected and hilarious situations! Every colorful illustrated page reveals — A Lion in the Neighborhood? / ¿Un león en el vecindario?
Bilingual English-Spanish
In this narrative seek-and-find series for the very young, animals find themselves in unexpected and hilarious situations! Every colorful illustrated page reveals hidden items to find alongside the humorous heroes.

Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? A big happy frog, a plump purple cat, a handsome blue horse, and a soft yellow duck - all parade across the pages of this delightful classic book. A childhood favorite combining Children Eric Carle's flat, — Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?
A big happy frog, a plump purple cat, a handsome blue horse, and a soft yellow duck - all parade across the pages of this delightful classic book. A childhood favorite combining Children Eric Carle's flat, boldly colored collages and Bill Martin's sing-song text.

PICTURE BOOKS

Not a Box A box is just a box...unless it's not a box. From mountain to rocket ship, a small rabbit shows that a box will go as far as the imagination allows. — Not a Box
A box is just a box...unless it's not a box. From mountain to rocket ship, a small rabbit shows that a box will go as far as the imagination allows.

Pirate Jack Gets Dressed Ahoy, matey! Join jaunty pirate Captain Jack as he uses every color of the rainbow to pick out his outfit in this bright and bold read-aloud. — Pirate Jack Gets Dressed
Ahoy, matey! Join jaunty pirate Captain Jack as he uses every color of the rainbow to pick out his outfit in this bright and bold read-aloud.

Sophie Johnson, Unicorn Expert Sophie is a unicorn expert. But living with enchanted animals can be tricky business. And Sophie is so caught up in teaching others that she fails to notice the magic right under her nose. — Sophie Johnson, Unicorn Expert
Sophie is a unicorn expert. But living with enchanted animals can be tricky business. And Sophie is so caught up in teaching others that she fails to notice the magic right under her nose.

Goldilocks and the Three Dinosaurs The wacky story of three dinosaurs, including a visitor from Norway, who insist that they have not tidied up their home and prepared yummy pudding in order to trap a tasty little girl. — Goldilocks and the Three Dinosaurs
The wacky story of three dinosaurs, including a visitor from Norway, who insist that they have not tidied up their home and prepared yummy pudding in order to trap a tasty little girl.

Frankencrayon The crayons are ready to tell the thrilling tale of Frankencrayon. The costumes are made, the roles are cast, the pages are all set—but then disaster strikes. Someone has scribbled on the page! The story can’t go on! Until the cray — Frankencrayon
The crayons are ready to tell the thrilling tale of Frankencrayon. The costumes are made, the roles are cast, the pages are all set—but then disaster strikes. Someone has scribbled on the page! The story can’t go on! Until the crayons playing the title role of Frankencrayon think of a solution, that is.

Please, Mr. Panda/ Por favor, Sr. Panda Bilingual English-Spanish What is the proper way to ask Mr. Panda for doughnuts? Patiently and politely, Mr. Panda asks the animals he comes across if they would like a doughnut, but they do not remember t — Please, Mr. Panda/ Por favor, Sr. Panda
Bilingual English-Spanish
What is the proper way to ask Mr. Panda for doughnuts? Patiently and politely, Mr. Panda asks the animals he comes across if they would like a doughnut, but they do not remember to say "please" and "thank you." Is anyone worthy of Mr. Panda's doughnuts?

El día que los crayones renunciaron Spanish
Poor Duncan just wants to color. But when he opens his box of crayons, he finds only letters, all saying the same thing: His crayons have had enough! They quit! What can Duncan possibly do to appease a — El día que los crayones renunciaron
Spanish
Poor Duncan just wants to color. But when he opens his box of crayons, he finds only letters, all saying the same thing: His crayons have had enough! They quit! What can Duncan possibly do to appease all of the crayons and get them back to doing what they do best?

Soñadores Spanish What if you dreamed of a new life, and it came to you? What if that new life led you to a new country, where no one spoke your language, where you felt alone and ignored? What if you had to make that new place your home? What i — Soñadores
Spanish
What if you dreamed of a new life, and it came to you? What if that new life led you to a new country, where no one spoke your language, where you felt alone and ignored? What if you had to make that new place your home? What if you found that home in a world of books? And what if it all were true?

EARLY READERS

I Am Invited to a Party! Piggie is invited to her first party. She doesn't know what to wear, though, so she asks her best friend Elephant for help. Elephant's advice is odd to say the least, so Piggie will try on all sorts of zany outfits before — I Am Invited to a Party!
Piggie is invited to her first party. She doesn't know what to wear, though, so she asks her best friend Elephant for help. Elephant's advice is odd to say the least, so Piggie will try on all sorts of zany outfits before finally arriving at the party for a hilarious surprise.

What Is Chasing Duck? What is chasing Duck? Is it something wild and hairy? Does it have big teeth? Who will help protect Duck? Featuring Jan Thomas’s wonderfully wacky humor, rowdy repetitions, and hilarious characters, this book is sure to hav — What Is Chasing Duck?
What is chasing Duck? Is it something wild and hairy? Does it have big teeth? Who will help protect Duck? Featuring Jan Thomas’s wonderfully wacky humor, rowdy repetitions, and hilarious characters, this book is sure to have young readers laughing out loud!

King & Kayla and the Case of Found Fred When King and Kayla find a lost dog, they begin gathering clues to help the little pup find his human family. — King & Kayla and the Case of Found Fred
When King and Kayla find a lost dog, they begin gathering clues to help the little pup find his human family.

Trot, Pony! Trot, prance, and jump with ponies! Young readers will meet lots of different kinds of ponies and learn what they do. — Trot, Pony!
Trot, prance, and jump with ponies! Young readers will meet lots of different kinds of ponies and learn what they do.

That’s My Book and Other Stories A new trio of stories featuring loud and in-charge Big Duck, quiet and clever Little Duck, and friendly and gentle Porcupine. They use books in a whole new way, decide to throw a talent show, and play doctor. — That’s My Book and Other Stories
A new trio of stories featuring loud and in-charge Big Duck, quiet and clever Little Duck, and friendly and gentle Porcupine. They use books in a whole new way, decide to throw a talent show, and play doctor.

Clark the Shark and The Big Book Report Clark the Shark is ready to present his book report to the class. But at the last minute, Clark gets stage fright and clams up in front of everybody. With a little help from his teacher, Mrs. Inkydink, will — Clark the Shark and The Big Book Report
Clark the Shark is ready to present his book report to the class. But at the last minute, Clark gets stage fright and clams up in front of everybody. With a little help from his teacher, Mrs. Inkydink, will Clark be able to overcome his fears?

¿Estás lista para jugar afuera? Spanish Piggie can't wait to go play in the sunshine. But will a rainy day ruin all the fun? — ¿Estás lista para jugar afuera?
Spanish
Piggie can't wait to go play in the sunshine. But will a rainy day ruin all the fun?

¿Debo compartir mi helado? Spanish Gerald has a big decision to make. But will he make it in time? — ¿Debo compartir mi helado?
Spanish
Gerald has a big decision to make. But will he make it in time?

EARLY CHAPTER BOOKS

Mia Mayhem Is a Superhero! Meet Mia Macarooney, an ordinary eight-year-old who finds out she has an extraordinary super-secret! With easy-to-read language and illustrations, these chapter books are perfect for emerging readers. — Mia Mayhem Is a Superhero!
Meet Mia Macarooney, an ordinary eight-year-old who finds out she has an extraordinary super-secret! With easy-to-read language and illustrations, these chapter books are perfect for emerging readers.

Ivy and Bean and the Ghost That Had to Go What's going on in the bathroom at Emerson School? Ivy and Bean see a cloudy form and glowing eyes. They hear a moaning voice. It looks like a ghost! This is the best thing that ever happened at school, u — Ivy and Bean and the Ghost That Had to Go
What's going on in the bathroom at Emerson School? Ivy and Bean see a cloudy form and glowing eyes. They hear a moaning voice. It looks like a ghost! This is the best thing that ever happened at school, until the teachers find out. Now Ivy and Bean have to figure out how to get the ghost out of the bathroom. Will they succeed?

Mr. Sunny Is Funny! A.J.'s summer vacation is ruined when yucky Andrea's family rents the beach house next door. Her crush on the lifeguard, Mr. Sunny, is driving everyone crazy. — Mr. Sunny Is Funny!
A.J.'s summer vacation is ruined when yucky Andrea's family rents the beach house next door. Her crush on the lifeguard, Mr. Sunny, is driving everyone crazy.

The Chocolate Touch
When John Midas acquires a magical gift, everything his lips touch turns into chocolate. — The Chocolate Touch
When John Midas acquires a magical gift, everything his lips touch turns into chocolate.

Dog Man Graphic Novel New from the creator of Captain Underpants, it's Dog Man, the crime-biting canine who is part dog, part man, and ALL HERO! — Dog Man
Graphic Novel
New from the creator of Captain Underpants, it's Dog Man, the crime-biting canine who is part dog, part man, and ALL HERO!

Dog Man and Cat Kid Graphic Novel When a new kitty sitter arrives and a glamorous movie starlet goes missing, it's up to Dog Man and Cat Kid to save the day! Will these heroes stay hot on the trail, or will Petey, the World's Most Evil Cat, send — Dog Man and Cat Kid
Graphic Novel
When a new kitty sitter arrives and a glamorous movie starlet goes missing, it's up to Dog Man and Cat Kid to save the day! Will these heroes stay hot on the trail, or will Petey, the World's Most Evil Cat, send them barking up the wrong tree?

Hombre Perro Spanish Graphic Novel New from the creator of Captain Underpants, it's Dog Man, the crime-biting canine who is part dog, part man, and ALL HERO! — Hombre Perro
Spanish Graphic Novel
New from the creator of Captain Underpants, it's Dog Man, the crime-biting canine who is part dog, part man, and ALL HERO!

Hombre Perro y Supergatito Spanish Graphic Novel When a new kitty sitter arrives and a glamorous movie starlet goes missing, it's up to Dog Man and Cat Kid to save the day! Will these heroes stay hot on the trail, or will Petey, the World's Most — Hombre Perro y Supergatito
Spanish Graphic Novel
When a new kitty sitter arrives and a glamorous movie starlet goes missing, it's up to Dog Man and Cat Kid to save the day! Will these heroes stay hot on the trail, or will Petey, the World's Most Evil Cat, send them barking up the wrong tree?

TWEEN CHAPTER BOOKS

Calvin and Hobbes! The popular and refreshing cartoon of a boy and his tiger, in its original book form, is offered here just for laughs! — Calvin and Hobbes!
The popular and refreshing cartoon of a boy and his tiger, in its original book form, is offered here just for laughs!

Wayside School Is Falling Down More humorous episodes from the classroom on the thirtieth floor of Wayside School. — Wayside School Is Falling Down
More humorous episodes from the classroom on the thirtieth floor of Wayside School.

Laugh-Out-Loud A+ Jokes for Kids With riotous jokes for every occasion-from chortling in the hallways to cackling on the bus-these instant classics full of fresh, clean humor will keep the whole school quaking with laughter! How do bees get to cl — Laugh-Out-Loud A+ Jokes for Kids
With riotous jokes for every occasion-from chortling in the hallways to cackling on the bus-these instant classics full of fresh, clean humor will keep the whole school quaking with laughter! How do bees get to class? They take the school buzz!

The Revenge of Magic Fort Fitzgerald and his friends face more perilous ancient magic as they race towards the final battle to save humanity in this fifth and final installment in the fantastical series. — The Revenge of Magic
Fort Fitzgerald and his friends face more perilous ancient magic as they race towards the final battle to save humanity in this fifth and final installment in the fantastical series.

The Dragonet Prophecy A thrilling new series begins. The seven dragon tribes have been at war for generations, locked in an endless battle over an ancient, lost treasure. A secret movement called the Talons of Peace is determined to bring an en — The Dragonet Prophecy
A thrilling new series begins. The seven dragon tribes have been at war for generations, locked in an endless battle over an ancient, lost treasure. A secret movement called the Talons of Peace is determined to bring an end to the fighting, with the help of a prophecy, a foretelling that calls for great sacrifice.

Donut Go Breaking My Heart: A Wish Novel Sheyda is a behind-the-scenes girl. She loves helping out in the kitchen of Doughlicious, the donut shop run by her best friend's family. And Sheyda loves designing stage sets while others performs in the — Donut Go Breaking My Heart: A Wish Novel
Sheyda is a behind-the-scenes girl. She loves helping out in the kitchen of Doughlicious, the donut shop run by her best friend's family. And Sheyda loves designing stage sets while others performs in the spotlight. Then lights, camera . . . surprise! Tween heartthrob Cabe Sadler is filming his next movie in Doughlicious! Sheyda's outgoing BFF, Kiri, is sure this will lead to stardom, and perhaps a date with Cabe. But somehow it's Sheyda who gets picked for a small role in the film. To make matters worse, Cabe seems spoiled and rude. Too bad he's so cute. Can Sheyda overcome her stage fright, get to know the real Cabe, and find her own kind of stardom?

Mac B., Kid Spy: Mac Undercover
One day, Mac (smartest boy in his class in a small town in California) receives a telephone call from the Queen of England, recruiting him to find the crown jewels (well, actually just the Coronation Spoon) and s — Mac B., Kid Spy: Mac Undercover
One day, Mac (smartest boy in his class in a small town in California) receives a telephone call from the Queen of England, recruiting him to find the crown jewels (well, actually just the Coronation Spoon) and so Mac embarks on his first adventure as a secret agent--with the assurance that the Queen will give him a note excusing him from school.

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