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Bad Babysitter

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Kristy's Great Idea

Raina Telgemeier, Ann M. Martin · 186 pages

Follows the adventures of Kristy and the other members of the Baby-sitters Club as they deal with crank calls, uncontrollable two-year-olds, wild pets, and parents who do not always tell the truth. A graphic novel based on the 1988 book by the same name.

Nanny or CaregiverGraphic Novel & MangaMiddle GradeFunny
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Dawn and the Impossible Three

Gale Galligan, Ann M. Martin

Nanny or CaregiverGraphic Novel & MangaMiddle GradeFemale Lead
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Mary Poppins

P.L. Travers · 206 pages

An extraordinary English nanny blows in on the East Wind with her parrot-headed umbrella and magic carpetbag and introduces her charges, Jane and Michael, to some delightful people and experiences.

Nanny or CaregiverMiddle GradeFunnyWhimsical
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The Mysterious Howling

Maryrose Wood · 267 pages

Nanny or CaregiverMiddle GradeFunnyFemale Lead
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Nanny Piggins and the Wicked Plan

R.A. Spratt · 272 pages

When Mr. Green announces his diabolical plan to remarry, his children are horrified at the thought of losing their beloved Nanny Piggins.

Nanny or CaregiverMiddle GradeFunnyWhimsical
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Lulu's Mysterious Mission

Judith Viorst · 182 pages

When Lulu's parents go on vacation, the formidable Ms. Sonia Sofia Solinsky comes to babysit and Lulu behaves as badly as possible to get her to leave until Ms. Solinsky reveals her secret.

Nanny or CaregiverMiddle GradeFunnyFemale Lead
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Lumberjanes, Vol. 5: Band Together

Noelle Stevenson, Shannon Watters, Grace Ellis · 112 pages

Excited for the annual Bandicoot Bacchanal, Ripley recruits her friends to help her get ready for the dance. But before the Lumberjanes know it, something mysterious begins to bubble to the surface of the lake near camp! Will the Lumberjanes be able to bring peace to the lake in time for the Bacchanal?

Graphic Novel & MangaMiddle GradeFunnyWhimsical
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Unicorn vs. Goblins

Dana Simpson · 176 pages

Not every kid skips a rock across a pond and winds up with a unicorn best friend, right? The popular friendship of Phoebe and Her Unicorn is back for a third collection of adventures so heavenly they had to be shared. School's out! That means no more teachers, no more books, and lots of time to compliment Marigold Heavenly Nostrils on her good looks. In this third volume, Phoebe and her obligat

Graphic Novel & MangaMiddle GradeFunnyFemale Lead
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Harriet the Spy

Louise Fitzhugh · 298 pages

Harriet the Spy is a children's novel written and illustrated by Louise Fitzhugh that was published in 1964. It has been called "a milestone in children's literature" and a "classic". In the U.S. it ranked number 12 in The 50 Best Books for Kids and number 17 in The Top 100 Children's Novels on two lists generated in 2012.

Nanny or CaregiverMiddle GradeFunnyFemale Lead
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Harriet Spies Again

Helen Ericson · 230 pages

Harriet M. Welsch is up to her old spying tricks when her beloved nanny Ole Golly, who had married and moved to Montreal, returns without her husband, Harriet's friend Sport announces he has a crush on a schoolmate, and the people across the street appear to be holding a child hostage.

Nanny or CaregiverMiddle GradeFunnyFemale Lead
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Dragonslayer

Jennifer L. Holm · 91 pages

Graphic Novel & MangaMiddle GradeFunnyWhimsical
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Kristy + Bart = ?

Ann M. Martin · 135 pages

Nanny or CaregiverMiddle GradeFunnyFemale Lead
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Adventure Time: Marceline and the Scream Queens

Meredith Gran

Follows Princess Bubblegum and Marceline's paranormal rock band's tour of Ooo as they confront scenesters, beasts born of self-doubt, and other challenges, in a tale with other stories about the same characters interspersed among the episodes.

Graphic Novel & MangaMiddle GradeFunnyWhimsical
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Lumberjanes Vol. 2

Noelle Stevenson, Faith Erin Hicks · 128 pages

"Five girls become instant best friends when they go to camp and discover there is a lot more to the summer than learning to how to paddle a canoe. Miss Qiunzella Thiskwin Penniquiqul Thistle Crumpet's Camp for Hardcore Lady Types is not your average summer camp and Jo, April, Mal, Molly, and Ripley are not your average campers. Between the river monsters, magic, and myths, this summer is only jus

Graphic Novel & MangaMiddle GradeFunnyWhimsical
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Emmy and the Incredible Shrinking Rat

Lynne Jonell · 349 pages

When Emmy discovers that she and her formerly loving parents are being drugged by their evil nanny with rodent potions that can change people in frightening ways, she and some new friends must try everything possible to return things to normal.

Nanny or CaregiverMiddle GradeFunnyFemale Lead
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Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle

Betty MacDonald · 118 pages

Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle is an extraordinarily magic little woman with a talent for curing children of their bad behaviors. She lives in an upside-down house and is the best friend of every child in town. Watch as she cleverly takes on a never go to bedder, cures a messy room, and more.

Nanny or CaregiverMiddle GradeFunnyWhimsical
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Nurse Matilda

Christianna Brand · 128 pages

The incorrigible Brown children, who devour nannies, nurse-maids, and governesses, finally meet their match.

Nanny or CaregiverMiddle GradeFunnyWhimsical
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Lumberjanes, Vol. 1: Beware the Kitten Holy

Noelle Stevenson, Grace Ellis, Faith Hicks, Shannon Watters, Kat Leyh · 128 pages

Friendship to the max! Jo, April, Mal, Molly and Ripley are five best pals determined to have an awesome summer together...and they’re not gonna let any insane quest or an array of supernatural critters get in their way! Not only is it the second title launching in our new BOOM! Box imprint but LUMBERJANES is one of those punk rock, love-everything-about-it stories that appeals to fans of basicall

Graphic Novel & MangaMiddle GradeFunnyWhimsical
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Giants Beware!

Jorge Aguirre

Claudette wants nothing more than to slay a giant but her little village is too safe and quiet.

Graphic Novel & MangaMiddle GradeFunnyFemale Lead
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Bone, Vol. 2: The Great Cow Race

Jeff Smith · 144 pages

Graphic Novel & MangaMiddle GradeFunnyWhimsical
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Hilda and the Stone Forest

Luke Pearson · 64 pages

Graphic Novel & MangaMiddle GradeWhimsicalFemale Lead
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Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur, Vol. 1: BFF

Amy Reeder, Brandon Montclare · 136 pages

Graphic Novel & MangaMiddle GradeFunnyFemale Lead

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