Chehalis Junior Pageturners  (grades 1-3)

Lacey Junior Pageturners  (grades 1-3)

Montesano Junior Pageturners  (grades 1-3)

North Mason (Belfair) Junior Pageturners  (grades 1-3)

Olympia Junior Pageturners  (grades 1-3)

Shelton Junior Pageturners  (grades 1-3)

Tenino Junior Pageturners  (grades 1-3)

Tumwater Junior Pageturners  (grades 1-3)

Yelm Junior Pageturners  (grades 1-3)

Book Descriptions:

Commander Toad and the Space Pirates by Jane Yolen
When Commander Salamander and his band of pirates capture the “Star Warts” spaceship, Commander Toad is forced to hop the plank.

Digging Up Dinosaurs by Aliki
So, how many different experts does it take to turn those old bones in the ground into amazing museum exhibits? Find out when you read Aliki’s book about the fossil hunters who find and dig up dinosaur bones.

The Great Kapok Tree by Lynne Cherry
The animals that live in a kapok tree try to convince a man with an ax of the importance of not cutting down their home. Learn about the many animals living in the Brazilian rainforest!

Home Run: The Story of Babe Ruth by Robert Burleigh
A baseball explodes from the page, powered by a hit from the mighty Babe Ruth. In short poetic verse and glowing, larger-than-life illustrations, the magic moment of a home run hit comes alive.

How To Eat Fried Worms by Thomas Rockwell
Even fried, with ketchup, mustard and horseradish sauce, or baked, as “Alsatian Smothered Worm” with onions and sour cream, fifteen nightcrawlers are still a lot of worms to eat. Will Billy eat the worms and win the bet?

If the Shoe Fits by Gary Soto
After being teased about his brand new loafers, Rigo puts them in the closet and forgets about them. By the time he wears them again, the shoes are too small for his feet. By finding someone who can use the shoes, Rigo learns about giving.

Johnny Appleseed by Steven Kellogg
John Chapman left his home in Massachusetts and traveled west planting apple seeds along the way. His kindness and ability to share his apple trees and stories with fellow settlers helped him become a legendary figure in American history.

The Mary Celeste: An Unsolved Mystery from History by Jane Yolen and Heidi Yolen Stemple
A young girl relates the story of the unexplained disappearance of the crew on the ship Mary Celeste. Readers are challenged to solve the mystery.

On The Day You Were Born by Debra Frasier
In simple prose and large, colorful pictures, this book is a celebration of our natural world and a loving welcome to each person born into the global human village.

Paper Bag Princess by Robert Munsch
The beautiful princess Elizabeth had it all – until a dragon smashed her castle, burned all her clothes, and kidnapped Prince Ronald. Off to save her prince with nothing but a paper bag for a dress, she soon discovers there is more to being a princess than looking pretty – or having a snobby prince.

The Rag Coat by Lauren Mills
Unable to afford a new winter coat, Minna’s Appalachian neighbors the “Quilting Mothers,” piece together a beautiful new coat from special quilting scraps.

Rattlesnake Dance: True Tales, Mysteries and Rattlesnake Ceremonies by Jennifer Owings Dewey
The author recounts her personal encounters with rattlesnakes including the time she was bitten at the age of nine. Accompanying the story are colorful illustrations, information about the behavior, habits, old beliefs and legends of rattlers.

Some Frog! by Eve Bunting
Billy is disappointed when his father doesn’t show up to help him catch a frog for the frog-jumping competition at school, but the one he and his mother catch wins the championship.

Stinky Cheese Man by John Scieszka and Lane Smith
The Stinky Cheese Man? The Princess and the Bowling Ball? An ugly duckling that stays ugly? Get ready to laugh out loud—this book gives you fairy tales as you’ve never heard them before!

This Land is Your Land by Woody Guthrie
Before your go walking down that ribbon of highway, stop by the library and read all about Woody Guthrie. A folksinger, Woody Guthrie wrote over one thousand songs. “This Land is Your Land” is one of his best known songs.

Tippy Lemmey by Patricia McKissack
This funny book is about a dog with a first and last name who is no ordinary dog. Not only is he the only dog Leandra, Paul and Jeannie have ever known with a full name, but Tippy Lemmey is always ready to attack. Will the kids and Tippy Lemmey be there for each other when they each need help?

The Tortoise and the Hare: an Aesop Fable  by Janet Stevens
Once upon a time, there was a slow but friendly tortoise and a quick but boastful hare. Positive he would win, Hare challenged Tortoise to a foot race. Find out why things didn’t turn out quite the way Hare expected when you read this humorous retelling by Janet Stevens.

Revised 02/24/08