Favorite Books from Our Peninsula School District Librarians

Looking for a few great reads for the holidays or during winter break? Our own district librarians have a few favorite library book titles to share.
Elementary School
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Lillian Dahlgren, Purdy Elementary
The Teeny Weeny Unicorn by Shawn Harris
Stone Soup by Marcia Brown
The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street by Karina Yan Glaser
Mercy Watson series by Kate Dicamillo
Front Desk by Kelly Yang
Rachel Dodson, Voyager Elementary
Sam and Dave Dig a Hole by Mac Barnett
Carry McAllister, Swift Water Elementary
A Whale of the Wild by Rosanne Parry
“If you have a long drive over break, this is a great audiobook to enjoy as well!”
Adam Sripranaratanakul, Minter Creek Elementary
The Skull by Jon Klassen
“The most popular book among 3rd-5th graders at Minter Creek two years in a row and a personal favorite of mine is the 2025 Otter Award winner.”
Brooke Chambers, Evergreen Elementary
The Adventures of Beekle, The Unimaginary Friend by Dan Santat
The Barnabus Project by The Fan Brothers
Sam and Dave Dig a Hole by Mac Barnett
Sarah Miller, Pioneer Elementary
Over and Under the Snow by Kate Messner
Toys Meet Snow by Emily Jenkins
The Snow Globe Family by Jane O'Connor
Bear Snores On by Karma Wilson
Owl Moon by Jane Yolen
Patti Wilson, Vaughn Elementary
Odder an Otter’s Story by Katherine Applegate
Good Dog by Dan Gemeinhart
Don't Trust Fish by Neil Sharpson
The Humble Pie by Jory John
Cindy Faker, Artondale Elementary
The Skull by Jon Klassen
The Dark by Lemony Snicket
The Wolf Suit by Sid Sharp
Don't Trust Fish by Neil Sharpson
The Cafe At The Edge Of The Woods by Mikey Please
Middle School

Rachel Robuck, Goodman Middle School
Legend by Marie Lue
Des Jordan, Harbor Ridge Middle School
Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You by Jason Reynolds & Ibram X Kendi (ages 12+)
Stamped (For Kids): Racism, Antiracism, and You by Sonja Cherry-Paul
Kathy Kamp, Kopachuck Middle School
I Must Betray You by Ruta Sepetys
The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein
Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt
High School

Stacey Marten, Gig Harbor High School
Powerless series by Lauren Roberts
Murderbot series by Martha Wells
The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman
Brittany Kealy, Peninsula High School
I Kissed Shara Wheeler by Casey McQuiston
Dragon Hoops by Gene Luen Yang
The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger
With the Fire on High by Elizabeth Acevedo
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