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SRC 2024: Books for Little Kids and Kids with One-word Titles

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Challenge yourself this summer by reading a book with a one-word title.

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Starfish

Starfish

by Fipps, Lisa

Book - 2021

Bullied and shamed her whole life for being fat, twelve-year-old Ellie finally gains the confidence to stand up for herself, with the help of some wonderful new allies. Bullied and shamed her whole life for being fat, twelve-year-old Ellie finally gains the confidence to stand up for herself, with the help of some wonderful new allies. Show less

Bullied and shamed her whole life for being fat, twelve-year-old Ellie finally gains the confidence to stand up for herself, with the help of some wonderful new allies. Bullied and shamed her whole life for being fat, twelve-year-old Ellie finally gains the confidence to stand up for herself, with the help of some wonderful new allies. Show less

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Jump!

Jump!

by Matsuoka, Tatsuhide

Book - 2019

Presents delightful animals jumping, including a frog, a rabbit, and a fish. Presents delightful animals jumping, including a frog, a rabbit, and a fish. Show less

Presents delightful animals jumping, including a frog, a rabbit, and a fish. Presents delightful animals jumping, including a frog, a rabbit, and a fish. Show less

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Odder

Odder

by Applegate, Katherine

Book - 2022

Odder spends her days off the coast of central California, practicing her underwater acrobatics and spinning the quirky stories for which she's known. She...Show more Odder spends her days off the coast of central California, practicing her underwater acrobatics and spinning the quirky stories for which she's known. She's a fearless daredevil, curious to a fault. But when Odder comes face-to-face with a hungry great white shark, her life takes a dramatic turn, one that will challenge everything she believes about herself--and about the humans who hope to save her. Show less

Odder spends her days off the coast of central California, practicing her underwater acrobatics and spinning the quirky stories for which she's known. She...Show more Odder spends her days off the coast of central California, practicing her underwater acrobatics and spinning the quirky stories for which she's known. She's a fearless daredevil, curious to a fault. But when Odder comes face-to-face with a hungry great white shark, her life takes a dramatic turn, one that will challenge everything she believes about herself--and about the humans who hope to save her. Show less

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Sun

Sun

by Oliver, Alison

Book - 2019

Sun loves playing soccer but after seeing his brother, Pablo, making art he goes on an adventure with a fox and reconnects with his creative side. Sun loves playing soccer but after seeing his brother, Pablo, making art he goes on an adventure with a fox and reconnects with his creative side. Show less

Sun loves playing soccer but after seeing his brother, Pablo, making art he goes on an adventure with a fox and reconnects with his creative side. Sun loves playing soccer but after seeing his brother, Pablo, making art he goes on an adventure with a fox and reconnects with his creative side. Show less

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Unplugged

Unplugged

by Korman, Gordon

Book - 2021

A group of kids forced to “unplug” at The Oasis wellness camp—where they instead find intrigue, adventure, and a whole lot of chaos. A group of kids forced to “unplug” at The Oasis wellness camp—where they instead find intrigue, adventure, and a whole lot of chaos. Show less

A group of kids forced to “unplug” at The Oasis wellness camp—where they instead find intrigue, adventure, and a whole lot of chaos. A group of kids forced to “unplug” at The Oasis wellness camp—where they instead find intrigue, adventure, and a whole lot of chaos. Show less

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Reptiles

Reptiles

by Szymanski, Jennifer

Book - 2022

Szymanski specializes in writing materials that support both teachers and students in meeting national and state science standards, but she considers her “real” job to be helping students connect science to everyday life. Szymanski specializes in writing materials that support both teachers and students in meeting national and state science standards, but she considers her “real” job to be helping students connect science to everyday life. Show less

Szymanski specializes in writing materials that support both teachers and students in meeting national and state science standards, but she considers her “real” job to be helping students connect science to everyday life. Szymanski specializes in writing materials that support both teachers and students in meeting national and state science standards, but she considers her “real” job to be helping students connect science to everyday life. Show less

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Olivetti

Olivetti

by Millington, Allie

Book - 2024

Being a typewriter is not as easy as it looks. Surrounded by books (notorious attention hogs) and recently replaced by a computer, Olivetti has been forgo...Show more Being a typewriter is not as easy as it looks. Surrounded by books (notorious attention hogs) and recently replaced by a computer, Olivetti has been forgotten by the Brindle family—the family he’s lived with for years. Despite the family's abandonment, Olivetti breaks a few rules to help their twelve-year-old, introvert son Ernest, and the two embark on a mission that takes them across San Francisco in search of Ernest's missing mother. Show less

Being a typewriter is not as easy as it looks. Surrounded by books (notorious attention hogs) and recently replaced by a computer, Olivetti has been forgo...Show more Being a typewriter is not as easy as it looks. Surrounded by books (notorious attention hogs) and recently replaced by a computer, Olivetti has been forgotten by the Brindle family—the family he’s lived with for years. Despite the family's abandonment, Olivetti breaks a few rules to help their twelve-year-old, introvert son Ernest, and the two embark on a mission that takes them across San Francisco in search of Ernest's missing mother. Show less

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Mexikid

Mexikid

by Martin, Pedro

Book - 2023

Pedro Martin's grown up in the U.S. hearing stories about his legendary abuelito, but during a family road trip to Mexico, he connects with his grandfather and learns more about his own Mexican identity in this moving and hilarious graphic memoir. Pedro Martin's grown up in the U.S. hearing stories about his legendary abuelito, but during a family road trip to Mexico, he connects with his grandfather and learns more about his own Mexican identity in this moving and hilarious graphic memoir. Show less

Pedro Martin's grown up in the U.S. hearing stories about his legendary abuelito, but during a family road trip to Mexico, he connects with his grandfather and learns more about his own Mexican identity in this moving and hilarious graphic memoir. Pedro Martin's grown up in the U.S. hearing stories about his legendary abuelito, but during a family road trip to Mexico, he connects with his grandfather and learns more about his own Mexican identity in this moving and hilarious graphic memoir. Show less

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Alone

Alone

by Freeman, Megan E.

Book - 2021

Perfect for fans of Hatchet and the I Survived series, this harrowing middle grade debut novel-in-verse from a Pushcart Prize-nominated poet tells the sto...Show more Perfect for fans of Hatchet and the I Survived series, this harrowing middle grade debut novel-in-verse from a Pushcart Prize-nominated poet tells the story of a young girl who wakes up one day to find herself utterly alone in her small Colorado town. With no one to rely on, no power, and no working phone lines or internet access, Maddie slowly learns to survive on her own. Her only companions are a Rottweiler named George and all the books she can read. Can Maddie’s stubborn will to survive carry her through the most frightening experience of her life? Show less

Perfect for fans of Hatchet and the I Survived series, this harrowing middle grade debut novel-in-verse from a Pushcart Prize-nominated poet tells the sto...Show more Perfect for fans of Hatchet and the I Survived series, this harrowing middle grade debut novel-in-verse from a Pushcart Prize-nominated poet tells the story of a young girl who wakes up one day to find herself utterly alone in her small Colorado town. With no one to rely on, no power, and no working phone lines or internet access, Maddie slowly learns to survive on her own. Her only companions are a Rottweiler named George and all the books she can read. Can Maddie’s stubborn will to survive carry her through the most frightening experience of her life? Show less

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Awkward

Awkward

by Chmakova, Svetlana

Book - 2015

After shunning Jaime, the school nerd, on her first day at a new middle school, Penelope Torres tries to blend in with her new friends in the art club, until the art club goes to war with the science club, of which Jaime is a member. After shunning Jaime, the school nerd, on her first day at a new middle school, Penelope Torres tries to blend in with her new friends in the art club, until the art club goes to war with the science club, of which Jaime is a member. Show less

After shunning Jaime, the school nerd, on her first day at a new middle school, Penelope Torres tries to blend in with her new friends in the art club, until the art club goes to war with the science club, of which Jaime is a member. After shunning Jaime, the school nerd, on her first day at a new middle school, Penelope Torres tries to blend in with her new friends in the art club, until the art club goes to war with the science club, of which Jaime is a member. Show less

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Wish

Wish

by O'Connor, Barbara

Book - 2016

Charlie Reese has a list of all the ways there are to make a wish, such as cutting off the pointed end of a slice of pie and wishing on it as she takes th...Show more Charlie Reese has a list of all the ways there are to make a wish, such as cutting off the pointed end of a slice of pie and wishing on it as she takes the last bite. But when she is sent to the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina to live with family she barely knows, it seems unlikely that her wish will ever come true. That is until she meets Wishbone, a skinny stray dog who captures her heart, and Howard, a neighbor boy who proves surprising in a lot of ways. Show less

Charlie Reese has a list of all the ways there are to make a wish, such as cutting off the pointed end of a slice of pie and wishing on it as she takes th...Show more Charlie Reese has a list of all the ways there are to make a wish, such as cutting off the pointed end of a slice of pie and wishing on it as she takes the last bite. But when she is sent to the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina to live with family she barely knows, it seems unlikely that her wish will ever come true. That is until she meets Wishbone, a skinny stray dog who captures her heart, and Howard, a neighbor boy who proves surprising in a lot of ways. Show less

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Shine!

Shine!

by McDonnell, Patrick

Book - 2017

A starfish named Little Hoshi struggles to find happiness in her underwater ocean world and wishes she could be a star in the sky, but with the help of her ocean friends, she discovers the shine within. A starfish named Little Hoshi struggles to find happiness in her underwater ocean world and wishes she could be a star in the sky, but with the help of her ocean friends, she discovers the shine within. Show less

A starfish named Little Hoshi struggles to find happiness in her underwater ocean world and wishes she could be a star in the sky, but with the help of her ocean friends, she discovers the shine within. A starfish named Little Hoshi struggles to find happiness in her underwater ocean world and wishes she could be a star in the sky, but with the help of her ocean friends, she discovers the shine within. Show less

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Pony

Pony

by Palacio, R. J.

Book - 2021

Twelve-year-old Silas is awoken in the dead of night by three menacing horsemen who take his father away. When a pony shows up at his door, Silas makes th...Show more Twelve-year-old Silas is awoken in the dead of night by three menacing horsemen who take his father away. When a pony shows up at his door, Silas makes the courageous decision to leave his home and embark on a perilous journey to find his father. Along the way, he will face his fears to unlock the secrets of his past and explore the unfathomable mysteries of the world around him. Show less

Twelve-year-old Silas is awoken in the dead of night by three menacing horsemen who take his father away. When a pony shows up at his door, Silas makes th...Show more Twelve-year-old Silas is awoken in the dead of night by three menacing horsemen who take his father away. When a pony shows up at his door, Silas makes the courageous decision to leave his home and embark on a perilous journey to find his father. Along the way, he will face his fears to unlock the secrets of his past and explore the unfathomable mysteries of the world around him. Show less

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Tree

Tree

A Peek-through Picture Book

by Teckentrup, Britta

Book - 2015

A book with peek-through holes that let a child view the changes in a tree throughout the four seasons. A book with peek-through holes that let a child view the changes in a tree throughout the four seasons. Show less

A book with peek-through holes that let a child view the changes in a tree throughout the four seasons. A book with peek-through holes that let a child view the changes in a tree throughout the four seasons. Show less

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Friends

Friends

by Sosa, Daniela

Book - 2022

A picture book that celebrates friendship--new friends, old friends, friends for a little while and friends for a lifetime. A picture book that celebrates friendship--new friends, old friends, friends for a little while and friends for a lifetime. Show less

A picture book that celebrates friendship--new friends, old friends, friends for a little while and friends for a lifetime. A picture book that celebrates friendship--new friends, old friends, friends for a little while and friends for a lifetime. Show less

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Sharks!

Sharks!

100 Fun Facts About These Fin-tastic Fish

by Drimmer, Stephanie Warren

Book - 2022

You'll meet tons of different species, find out fascinating info on shark anatomy, and bite into 100 awesome shark facts in this Level 3 reader that's perfect for fluent readers. You'll meet tons of different species, find out fascinating info on shark anatomy, and bite into 100 awesome shark facts in this Level 3 reader that's perfect for fluent readers. Show less

You'll meet tons of different species, find out fascinating info on shark anatomy, and bite into 100 awesome shark facts in this Level 3 reader that's perfect for fluent readers. You'll meet tons of different species, find out fascinating info on shark anatomy, and bite into 100 awesome shark facts in this Level 3 reader that's perfect for fluent readers. Show less

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Bling!

Bling!

100 Fun Facts About Rocks and Gems

by Berne, Emma Carlson

Book - 2022

Learn fun and cool facts about shiny things in this Level 3 reader! Learn fun and cool facts about shiny things in this Level 3 reader! Show less

Learn fun and cool facts about shiny things in this Level 3 reader! Learn fun and cool facts about shiny things in this Level 3 reader! Show less

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Families

Families

by Rotner, Shelley

Book - 2015

Big or small, similar or different-looking, there are all kinds of families. Some have one parent, some have two, and many include extended family. Big or small, similar or different-looking, there are all kinds of families. Some have one parent, some have two, and many include extended family. Show less

Big or small, similar or different-looking, there are all kinds of families. Some have one parent, some have two, and many include extended family. Big or small, similar or different-looking, there are all kinds of families. Some have one parent, some have two, and many include extended family. Show less

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Love

Love

by McAnulty, Stacy

Book - 2018

Love can be seen every day, everywhere, and everyone can show it. Love can be seen every day, everywhere, and everyone can show it. Show less

Love can be seen every day, everywhere, and everyone can show it. Love can be seen every day, everywhere, and everyone can show it. Show less

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Red

Red

by Alexander, Jed

Book - 2018

Red is on her way through the woods to visit Grandmother when she meets the Big Bad Wolf. What are that Wolf and all of those woodland creatures up to? This version of the classic folktale ends a bit differently. Red is on her way through the woods to visit Grandmother when she meets the Big Bad Wolf. What are that Wolf and all of those woodland creatures up to? This version of the classic folktale ends a bit differently. Show less

Red is on her way through the woods to visit Grandmother when she meets the Big Bad Wolf. What are that Wolf and all of those woodland creatures up to? This version of the classic folktale ends a bit differently. Red is on her way through the woods to visit Grandmother when she meets the Big Bad Wolf. What are that Wolf and all of those woodland creatures up to? This version of the classic folktale ends a bit differently. Show less

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