Young mystery fans take note! Cam is hot on the chase of many a case. This new series makes a well-known heroine accessible to a younger audience (more skilled readers can continue with the Cam Jansen series found in the Children's Library Mystery section).

Biscuit the puppy shares the everyday experiences of small children in this simple and charming new series.

Before Marc Brown's anteater became the one and only Arthur, Lillian Hoban created this warm and gentle series about a loveable monkey of the same name.

Quiet tales of Small Bear and his animal friends are perfect for new readers.

Best friends Rex and Pinky help each other through the daily difficulties of home, school and camp life. Though simple and accessible, the series shows a friendship between a boy and girl unusual for its caring, honesty and depth.

Horrible Harry is always in trouble. With the best of intentions, this likeable class clown just can't seem to straighten up, fly right, and stay out of detention. But Harry not only bears his misfortunes bravely, he actually seems to enjoy them.

Shy but irrepressibly silly, Song Lee makes grade 2 a riot! Fans of the Horrible Harry series will enjoy the further exploits of class 2B.

Mystery, mayhem and lots of fun for school friends Jill and Gwen. The wild and wonderful illustrations of Mordecai Gerstein are an added bonus!

Classic tales of warmth and friendship. Readers will feel great affection for grouchy Toad and his upbeat friend, Frog.

A perennial favourite. Amelia Bedelia is a rather daffy housekeeper. She takes everything very literally, which leads to any number of hilarious misadventures.

Rumply old Mr. Putter and his fine cat have great times with neighbours Mrs. Teaberry and Zeke the dog, finding kind solutions to small difficulties.

Follow the comic capers of a boy and his dog through the seasons and many a familiar family situation.

Three nine-year-old cousins living with their aunt find friendship and fun while pursuing their dreams of future greatness.

Mini-mysteries featuring the famous detective "Nate the Great". Short, silly and suspenseful books for young readers.

The animal residents of Mud Flat have a lot of foolish fun. Readers will enjoy James Stevenson's signature silliness and gift for dialogue.

Each book follows Amanda through typical problems with messy rooms, older brothers and bad dreams. Sweet but not sugary tales for readers just going out on their own.

For Joey "Spider" Storch, school is an endless string of troubles. If he's not being accused of loving Mary Grace Brennerman (yuck!), he's forced to play the flute in the school band. Such is life in third grade. Readers will sympathize (and laugh) with Spider and friends.

For young science fiction lovers. Commander Toad and the crew of the spaceship Star Warts boldly go where no amphibian has gone before.