A Perfect Home for a Family by David L. Harrison, illustrated by Roberta Angaramo

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Oh no! The twins are on their way, but the big tree in which Mama and Papa Raccoon live is too crowded and noisy. It's time to move! They head out to find someplace roomy and quiet and peaceful, but nothing seems quite right.

Two is for Twins by Wendy Cheyette Lewison, illustrated by Hiroe Nakata

From chapters.ca: What makes two? All sorts of things. A bicycle's wheels. A bluebird's wings. And twins, as you can plainly see, Are just as two as two can be. This brightly illustrated board book is a buoyant, bouncy ode to the joys of twindom. Perfect for children who are twins, and just as perfect for children who aren't!

Hello Twins by Charlotte Voake

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Charlotte and Simon are twins, but they couldn't be more different. Charlotte likes to build things, and Simon likes to knock things down. Simon likes to draw shapes over and over, and Charlotte likes to copy the numbers on the clock. And they don't even look much alike! But whether upside down or right side up, these two like each other just the way they are. Here is an acclaimed tale about twins that doubles as an ode to individuality - and a celebration of sibling bonds.

Ling and Ting Not Exactly the Same! By Grace Lin

From chapters.ca: Ling and Ting are twins. They have the same brown eyes. They have the same pink cheeks. They have the same happy smiles. Ling and Ting are two adorable identical twins, and they stick together, whether they are making dumplings, getting their hair cut, or practicing magic tricks. But looks are deceiving - people can be very different, even if they look exactly the same.

My Brother Charlie by Holly Robinson Peete and Ryan Elizabeth Peete, illustrated by Shane W Evans

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Callie is very proud of her brother Charlie. He's good at so many things - swimming, playing the piano, running fast. And Charlie has a special way with animals, especially their dog, Harriett. But sometimes Charlie gets very quiet. His words get locked inside him, and he seems far away. Then, when Callie and Charlie start to play, Charlie is back to laughing, holding hands, having fun. Charlie is like any other boy - and he has autism. In this story, told from a sister's point of view, we meet a family whose oldest son teaches them important lessons about togetherness, hope, tolerance, and love.

Moxy Maxwell Does Not Love Practicing the Piano (But She Does Love Being in Recitals) by Peggy Gifford

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In this hilarious third installment about everyone's favorite 'tween procrastinator, Moxy Maxwell is set to make her Piano Debut, playing a duet of "Heart and Soul" with her little sister, Pansy. It's too bad she has no time to practice. Between costume fittings, trying on her crown, warming up her voice, and putting on her stage makeup, Moxy can't possibly worry about the actual performance. But soon it's upon her, and Moxy feels something she's only felt once before in her entire life: nervousness! She's not sure she can go on. Of course, Moxy is Moxy and she rises to the occasion brilliantly.

The Necromancer by Michael Scott

In the fourth book of the Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel Litha is drawing closer, and with it, the end of the world. Things are going from bad to worse as the Flamels weaken, allies are lost, and betrayal is imminent.

The Sorceress by Michael Scott

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Nicholas Flamel's heart almost broke as he watched his beloved Paris crumble before him. The city was destroyed by Dee and Machiavelli, but Flamel played his own role in the destruction. Sophie and Josh Newman show every sign of being the twins of prophecy, and Flamel had to protect them and the pages from the Dark Elders. But Nicholas grows weaker with each passing day. Perenelle is still trapped in Alcatraz, and now that Scatty has gone missing, the group is without protection. Except for Clarent - the twin sword to Excalibur. But Clarent's power is unthinkable, its evil making it nearly impossible to use without its darkness seeping into the soul of whoever wields it. If he hopes to defeat Dee, Nicholas must find an Elder who can teach Josh and Sophie the third elemental magic - Water Magic. The problem? The only one who can do that is Gilgamesh, and he is quite, quite insane.

The Magician by Michael Scott

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In the second book in the New York Times bestselling series, Nicholas, Sophie, Josh, and Scatty emerge in Paris, the City of Light, home to Nicholas Flamel. Only this homecoming is anything but sweet. Niccolò Machiavelli, immortal author and celebrated art collector, lives in Paris and is working for Dr. John Dee. He's in hot pursuit, and time is running out for Nicholas and Perenell. Josh and Sophie Newman are the world's only hope....If they don't turn on each other first.

Dish: Stirring it Up by Diane Muldrow

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To Molly and Amanda, cooking classes with their friends Shawn and Peichi seem like the key ingredient for a super summer. That is, until their arch- nemesis, Natasha, shows up. But when tragedy strikes a local family, the girls decide to put their cooking skills to good use and make some meals for them. The meals hit the spot, plus the girls feel good about helping out. Maybe they can turn their hobby into something more?

Moxy Maxwell Does Not Love Writing Thank-You Notes by Peggy Gifford

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It isn’t as though Moxy isn’t grateful for all her Christmas presents. She’s just not so thrilled that she has to write twelve thank- you notes. Not to mention that she promised her mother they’d all be done by today. And if they’re not – well, there will be "consequences." Namely, Moxy won’t get to leave tomorrow for the vacation of a lifetime. (A trip to California to attend a Star- Studded Hollywood Bash with the father she hasn’t seen in three years.) Moxy’s wild schemes to get her thank-you notes done in time are clever, poignant, and always hilarious.

Two is for Twins by Wendy Cheyette Lewison, illustrated by Hiroe Nakata

For toddler twins - and all their friends - here's a picture book celebration of the joys of "two-ness." Simple, jaunty rhymes are paired with watercolour illustrations.

Moxy Maxwell Does Not Love Stuart Little by Peggy Gifford, photography by Valorie Fisher

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It wasn't as if Moxy Maxwell hadn't tried to do her summer reading. She and Stuart Little had been inseparable all summer, like best friends. If Stuart Little wasn't in her backpack, it was in her lap...or holding up the coffee table...or getting splashed when Moxy went swimming. But now it's the end of August — the day before fourth grade. And if Moxy doesn't read all of Stuart Little immediately, there are going to be "consequences."

The Alchemyst: The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel by Michael Scott

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He holds the secret that can end the world. The truth: Nicholas Flamel was born in Paris on September 28, 1330. Nearly 700 years later, he is acknowledged as the greatest Alchemyst of his day. It is said that he discovered the secret of eternal life. The records show that he died in 1418. But his tomb is empty. The legend: Nicholas Flamel lives. But only because he has been making the elixir of life for centuries. The secret of eternal life is hidden within the book he protects—the Book of Abraham the Mage. It's the most powerful book that has ever existed. In the wrong hands, it will destroy the world. That's exactly what Dr. John Dee plans to do when he steals it. Humankind won't know what's happening until it's too late. And if the prophecy is right, Sophie and Josh Newman are the only ones with the power to save the world as we know it. Sometimes legends are true. And Sophie and Josh Newman are about to find themselves in the middle of the greatest legend of all time.

Edgar and Ellen: Rare Beasts by Charles Ogden, illustrated by Rick Carton

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Twins Edgar and Ellen live alone -- their parents disappeared years ago, and who can blame them? -- in the quaint, little town of Nod''s Limbs, in a grim, grey house overlooking the cemetery and the junkyard. They spend their days avoiding Heimertz, the mysterious accordion-playing caretaker; pestering Pet, a hairy, one-eyed creature of indeterminate species and gender; and wreaking havoc on the hapless citizens of Nod''s Limbs. But wreaking havoc can incur expenses, so the twins come up with a unique fund-raising scheme: They'll nab the pets of Nod's Limbs and transform them into exotic animals they can sell for big bucks. Not a bad plan, if one of the purloined pets wasn't a lethargic python with a raging appetite....

An excellent choice for younger readers who enjoyed Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events

The Spiderwick Chronicles by Toni DiTerlizzi and Holly Black

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The Grace kids--twins Jared and Simon and their older sister, Mallory--aren't all that impressed with the ramshackle old mansion their mother moves them to when their decidedly kooky Great Aunt Lucinda is sent to an asylum. But a series of mysterious events within the house leads the three young Graces to an old book with hand-drawn pictures of all kinds of fantastic creatures. Jared believes the book holds the key to all the weird things that have been going on--for which he has been blamed.

There are five books in the series.

Cave Twins by Lucy Fitch Perkins

Firetop and Firefly live in the time of cave men. When they overhear their parents planning to leave them while they go exploring, the twins decide to follow them.

Jacob Have I Loved by Katherine Paterson

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Being a twin isn't always as much fun as it's cracked up to be. With wry humour, Sara Louise recalls her turbulent adolescence on Rass Island -- and her intense jealousy of her own twin sister.

The Tortall Series by Tamora Pierce

Recently I have been unable to put down any of the books from the Tortall Series by Tamora Pierce. The series is written in quartets that focus on a specific character and the roll they play in changing the kingdom of Tortall and the surrounding countries. The series is still in progress, so I will only include the three quartets that are complete at the moment. I will include others as they are finished and I read them. See Wikipedia for more details on the series and the books in progress.


The Song of the Lioness
Alanna wants to become a knight, but only male children are allowed to train for their shields. She disguises herself as a boy and goes in the place of her twin brother. The series follows her through her training and the early years of her knighthood, a time span of ten years.


The Immortals
The story of Daine whose unusual talent for wild magic gives her a unique connection with animals. The series follows Daine for four years while she learns more animals, people, the immortals, and the kingdom in which she finds herself.

Protector of the Small
This series follows Keladry of Mindelan, the first girl try for her shield when a law is passed that allows girls to train for their knighthood. Others find it difficult to accept her as she is and she is put on probation by her training master. The series follows her struggle to accomplish her goal, gain acceptance, and put a stop to the harassing of herself and others.

Others include books about Bekkaand Aly