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Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day

by Viorst, Judith

Book - 1972

On a day when everything goes wrong for him, Alexander is consoled by the thought that other people have bad days too. On a day when everything goes wrong for him, Alexander is consoled by the thought that other people have bad days too. Show less

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Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day

DVD - 2015

Common Sense Media says "Sweet book-based comedy has great family messages." Ages 9+ Common Sense Media says "Sweet book-based comedy has great family messages." Ages 9+ Show less

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Babe

The Gallant Pig

by King-Smith, Dick

Book - 2005

A piglet comes to Farmer Hogget's farm, where he is adopted by an old sheepdog and accomplishes amazing things. A piglet comes to Farmer Hogget's farm, where he is adopted by an old sheepdog and accomplishes amazing things. Show less

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Babe

DVD - 2003

Common Sense Media says "Heartwarming farm story is touching and a bit scary." Ages 6+ Common Sense Media says "Heartwarming farm story is touching and a bit scary." Ages 6+ Show less

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The Bad Guys

by Blabey, Aaron

Book - 2016

The Bad Guys, Mr. Wolf, Mr. Shark, Mr. Snake, and Mr. Piranha, want to be heroes, and they decide that the way to do it is free the 200 dogs in the city dog pound--but their plan soon goes awry. The Bad Guys, Mr. Wolf, Mr. Shark, Mr. Snake, and Mr. Piranha, want to be heroes, and they decide that the way to do it is free the 200 dogs in the city dog pound--but their plan soon goes awry. Show less

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The Bad Guys

DVD - 2022

Common Sense Media says "Book-based animated heist is so fun, it's criminal." Ages 6+ Common Sense Media says "Book-based animated heist is so fun, it's criminal." Ages 6+ Show less

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A Bear Called Paddington

by Bond, Michael

Book - 1958

Paddington Bear had traveled all the way from darkest Peru when the Brown family first met him on Paddington Station. Since then their lives have never be...Show more Paddington Bear had traveled all the way from darkest Peru when the Brown family first met him on Paddington Station. Since then their lives have never been quite the same... for ordinary things become quite extraordinary when a bear called Paddington is involved. Show less

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Paddington

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Common Sense Media says "Charming story about beloved bear has some scares." Ages 6+ Common Sense Media says "Charming story about beloved bear has some scares." Ages 6+ Show less

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The Borrowers

by Norton, Mary

Book - 1953

Miniature people who live in an old country house by borrowing things from the humans are forced to emigrate from their home under the clock. Miniature people who live in an old country house by borrowing things from the humans are forced to emigrate from their home under the clock. Show less

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The Secret World of Arrietty

DVD - 2012

Based on The Borrowers by Mary Norton! Common Sense Media says "Deeply felt anime about loneliness and friendship." Ages 7+ Based on The Borrowers by Mary Norton! Common Sense Media says "Deeply felt anime about loneliness and friendship." Ages 7+ Show less

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Charlotte's Web

by White, E. B.

Book - 1952

Some Pig. Humble. Radiant. These are the words in Charlotte's Web, high up in Zuckerman's barn. Charlotte's spiderweb tells of her feelings for a little p...Show more Some Pig. Humble. Radiant. These are the words in Charlotte's Web, high up in Zuckerman's barn. Charlotte's spiderweb tells of her feelings for a little pig named Wilbur, who simply wants a friend. They also express the love of a girl named Fern, who saved Wilbur's life when he was born the runt of his litter. Show less

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Charlotte's Web

DVD - 2007

Common Sense Media says "Enchanting take on a beloved children's classic." Ages 5+ Common Sense Media says "Enchanting take on a beloved children's classic." Ages 5+ Show less

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Coraline

by Gaiman, Neil

Book - 2002

Looking for excitement, Coraline ventures through a mysterious door into a world that is similar, yet disturbingly different from her own, where she must ...Show more Looking for excitement, Coraline ventures through a mysterious door into a world that is similar, yet disturbingly different from her own, where she must challenge a gruesome entity in order to save herself, her parents, and the souls of three others. Show less

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Coraline

DVD - 2009

Common Sense Media says "Cool but creepy animated fantasy too scary for young kids." Ages 9+ Common Sense Media says "Cool but creepy animated fantasy too scary for young kids." Ages 9+ Show less

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Diary of A Wimpy Kid

Greg Heffley's Journal

by Kinney, Jeff

Book - 2007

Greg records his sixth grade experiences in a middle school where he and his best friend, Rowley, undersized weaklings amid boys who need to shave twice d...Show more Greg records his sixth grade experiences in a middle school where he and his best friend, Rowley, undersized weaklings amid boys who need to shave twice daily, hope just to survive, but when Rowley grows more popular, Greg must take drastic measures to save their friendship. Show less

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Diary of A Wimpy Kid

DVD - 2010

Common Sense Media says "Animated book adaptation has bullying, some gross humor." Ages 8+ Common Sense Media says "Animated book adaptation has bullying, some gross humor." Ages 8+ Show less

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Holes

by Sachar, Louis

Book - 1998

As further evidence of his family's bad fortune which they attribute to a curse on a distant relative, Stanley Yelnats is sent to a hellish correctional c...Show more As further evidence of his family's bad fortune which they attribute to a curse on a distant relative, Stanley Yelnats is sent to a hellish correctional camp in the Texas desert where he finds his first real friend, a treasure, and a new sense of himself. Show less

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Holes

DVD - 2003

Common Sense Media says "Great movie respects its audience's intelligence." Ages 10+ Common Sense Media says "Great movie respects its audience's intelligence." Ages 10+ Show less

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How to Train your Dragon

by Cowell, Cressida

Book - 2004

Chronicles the adventures and misadventures of Hiccup Horrendous Haddock the Third as he tries to pass the important initiation test of his Viking clan, the Tribe of the Hairy Hooligans, by catching and training a dragon. Chronicles the adventures and misadventures of Hiccup Horrendous Haddock the Third as he tries to pass the important initiation test of his Viking clan, the Tribe of the Hairy Hooligans, by catching and training a dragon. Show less

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How to Train your Dragon

DVD - 2010

Common Sense Media says "Thrilling adventure sends brains-over-brawn message." Ages 7+ Common Sense Media says "Thrilling adventure sends brains-over-brawn message." Ages 7+ Show less

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Howl's Moving Castle

by Jones, Diana Wynne

Book - 1986

Eldest of three sisters in a land where it is considered to be a misfortune, Sophie is resigned to her fate as a hat shop apprentice until a witch turns her into an old woman and she finds herself in the castle of the greatly feared wizard Howl. Eldest of three sisters in a land where it is considered to be a misfortune, Sophie is resigned to her fate as a hat shop apprentice until a witch turns her into an old woman and she finds herself in the castle of the greatly feared wizard Howl. Show less

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Howl's moving castle

DVD - 2006

Common Sense Media says "Charming Miyazaki fairy tale with surreal villains." Ages 8+ Common Sense Media says "Charming Miyazaki fairy tale with surreal villains." Ages 8+ Show less

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The Hundred and One Dalmatians

by Smith, Dodie

Book - 1989

Pongo the Dalmatian and his wife Missis undertake a daring expedition to rescue their fifteen puppies from the clutches of the vicious Cruella de Vil. Pongo the Dalmatian and his wife Missis undertake a daring expedition to rescue their fifteen puppies from the clutches of the vicious Cruella de Vil. Show less

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Cruella

DVD - 2021

Common Sense Media says "Disney villain is de Vilishly delightful, daring, and dark." Ages 12+ Common Sense Media says "Disney villain is de Vilishly delightful, daring, and dark." Ages 12+ Show less

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The Invention of Hugo Cabret

A Novel in Words and Pictures

by Selznick, Brian

Book - 2007

When twelve-year-old Hugo, an orphan living and repairing clocks within the walls of a Paris train station in 1931, meets a mysterious toyseller and his goddaughter, his undercover life and his biggest secret are jeopardized. When twelve-year-old Hugo, an orphan living and repairing clocks within the walls of a Paris train station in 1931, meets a mysterious toyseller and his goddaughter, his undercover life and his biggest secret are jeopardized. Show less

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