Illinois Authors

McGraw-Hill 2000

2000 SRA Open Court Reading Decodable Book Level D Set 1 Book 18

Harcourt, Orlando : ©2004.

Bella Legrossi and Boris Kleanitoff, the messiest and cleanest monsters in Booville respectively, do nothing but argue until the night of Harry Beastie's Halloween party.

Harper, New York : ©2011.

A feline advice columnist assists other animals with their problems, such as a parrot whose owners complain that he talks too much, a groundhog who feels the pressure of predicting the weather, and a cat who objects to being pampered.

After his best friend moves away, Rat rudely rebuffs the efforts of the other residents of the junkyard to be friendly, until he and a grouchy old dog decide that they need each other.

Orchard Books, New York : 2004.

While the other beavers in his family furiously flip-flap their tails and chomp-chomp their teeth to make a new dam, young Thelonious takes a moment to smell the flowers.

Candlewick Press, Cambridge, Mass. : 2005.

Captain Barnacle Black Ear, baddest of the Buccaneer Bunnies, is ashamed of his book-loving son, Henry, until the day a great storm approaches.

Candlewick Press, Somerville, Mass. : 2009.

When the Buccaneer Bunnies receive a note from an unknown enemy, Henry researches and writes a book called

Albert Whitman & Company [S.l.] : 2024

Clever ghosts-in-training solve a scary haunted house problem. Groana, Moana, and Shrieky are three little ghosties learning the tricks to giving a good scare. They stomp around, spook family pets, and slam toilet seats. They're all set to pass their Halloween test, until they find a family that doesn't scare easily. In fact, they LOVE everything the ghosties send their way―especially the bats and rats! What does it take to horrify a household like this one? Sometimes you have to think outside the box (or casket!) to find a way around a problem.

Union Square Kids 2018

When a new kitten joins the family, can a top cat learn to share his chair—and (almost) everything else, too? “I, Oswald Minklehoff Honey Bunny III, am the boss of this chair. You may look at it, and you may walk by it, but you may not sit in it. Because I am the boss of this chair, and that’s that.” Oswald Minklehoff Honey Bunny III has always been top cat. Then Pom Pom the kitten comes along and suddenly Oswald isn’t the boss of everything anymore—not the toilet paper, food dish, back door, toy mouse, or even his own special chair. Will Oswald realize that life is more fun when you have a friend—and that, really, there’s plenty of room on the chair to share? A fun picture book with a comforting message for any kid with a new sibling.

Open Court Chicago ; 1995

Collections for Young Scholars, volume 2, Minibook 5

J. Muir Publications, Emeryville, Calif. : ©2000.

Provides historical and cultural information as well as a guide to the sights of Chicago and its suburbs.

Marshall Cavendish Corp/Ccb New York : 2006

Things have always been quiet on Earmuffle Avenue until the Loud family--who do everything they do very LOUDLY--moves in, but when the Louds disappear one day, the neighborhood suddenly seems too quiet.

Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, New York : 1995.

During a storm, Molly notices different things outside her window and inside her house.

Two Lions Tarrytown, NY : 2010

After a long day at school, Principal Fred slips into his pajamas to get ready for bed. But something is missing – where is his bear? "I need Bear!" Fred yells as he races down the stairs. He zigs and he zags and he hops across chairs. Follow Principal Fred and his family as they dash and they crash and they search for the principal’s favorite stuffed animal. Mixed media illustrations by Donald Wu help bring this bedtime romp to a fitting conclusion. The author and illustrator of Principal Fred Won't Go To Bed have donated this book to the Worldreader program

Dial Books for Young Readers, New York : ©2012.

Pugs from one to six drive in a VW Beetle through the countryside to join huskies pulling sleds, bulldogs driving cabs, poodles on skateboards, and more in the Pooch Parade.

Dial Books for Young Readers, New York : ©2011.

Mole has a

When a new dog named Decker arrives in Miss Lottie's home and convinces Moon Pie to embark on an impossible journey, Gus, the insecure pack leader, must gather his courage to bring Moon Pie home.

Scholastic Inc., New York : 2002.

Inspired by the rhythm of the rain, a mouse that loves to dance and a cat with a penchant for singing find that they can no longer control their impulses.

Marshall Cavendish, New York : ©2006.

When the Loud family moves into the neighborhood alongside Mr. Pitterpatter, Miss Shushermush, and Miss Meekerton, things begin to change.

A little dog's paralyzing anxiety gives way to bravery when someone smaller arrives in need during a whooshy, splashy, overwhelming day at the beach.

Candlewick Press, Cambridge, Mass. : 2008.

One deep, dark night, as all of the monsters are preparing for bed, Little Baby Mummy bravely searches for his mother until he sees a truly terrifying creature.