From SARAH:

The Magic Treehouse series is perfect for newly independent readers, with a delightful mix of fantasy and facts that inspire kids to keep turning the pages. Vivid illustrations and predictable plot lines make it a wonderful first chapter-book series for kids who are ready for the next step in their reading journey!

FROM THE PUBLISHER:

Where did the tree house come from? Before Jack and Annie can find out, the mysterious tree house whisks them to the prehistoric past. Now they have to figure out how to get home. Can they do it before dark…or will they become a dinosaur’s dinner?

The Magic Tree House series has been a beloved favorite for over 25 years and is sure to inspire a love of reading—and adventure—in every child who joins Jack and Annie!

**Description from Amazon: Paul Bunyan has a BIG problem. He's in love but the lady who has caught his eye will have nothing to do with him. What's a giant lumberjack to do? When Paul Bunyan meets pretty Lucette, he knows she's the gal for him. After all, she's so tall she can't fit into an ordinary cabin. She can churn butte...

FROM SARAH:

The perfect introduction to The Odyssey, by the author of The Magic Treehouse series! Don't miss Part Two in our "Books about Ancient Greece and Rome" list. An excellent choice for younger readers, ages 6 and up.

FROM THE PUBLISHER:

Brave Odysseus is far from home, tossed by stormy seas, and cursed by an angry one-eyed giant. If he ever wants to see his family again, he will have to face hungry cannibals, outwit a beautiful witch, and sail past a six-headed serpent. His journey is the ultimate test of endurance and courage.

FROM SARAH: 

Part Two of the epic story, retold by Mary Pope Osborne! An excellent choice for younger readers, ages 6 and up.

FROM THE PUBLISHER:

After twenty years of fighting monsters, angering gods and goddesses, and surviving against the odds, Odysseus is more desperate than ever to return to his family. But first he will have to explore yet another strange land. And when he finally does return home, he will have yet more dangerous enemies to face.

FROM SARAH:

Steven Kellogg transforms this classic tall tale into a whirlwind of color, comedy, and colossal feats. From carving out the Grand Canyon to creating the Great Lakes, Paul and Babe’s escapades leap off every page. This vibrant picture book is a celebration of imagination, heroism, and the joy of stories too big to be true… and too fun to resist.

FROM THE PUBLISHER:

A funny retelling of the tallest of tall tales, the rollicking adventures of Paul Bunyan and his great blue ox, paired with the extravagant and lively illustrations of Steven Kellogg. Perfect for read-alouds full of laughter!