JOHN NEWBERY MEDAL – Given to the author of the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children. This year the award went to Last Stop on Market Street. Last Stop on Market Street by Matt de la Pena, pictures by Christian Robinson Suggested ages: 3-6 years CJ’s Sunday begins like any Sunday, attending church with his Nana...Continue Reading
Folksongs, dances, and instruments from a variety of cultures. Putumayo Kids Presents (CDs) French Playground African Playground These CDs are an enriching addition to the June 24 program. Look for them with the children’s CDs on the far wall. Both come with booklets, which supplement the music. With French Playground the words to...Continue Reading
Presenter Deborah Gullo of Yoga Crossroads will share the book, My Daddy is a Pretzel, while children are taught various yoga poses. My Daddy is a Pretzel by Baron Baptiste, illustrated by Sophie Fatus Suggested ages: 4-8 years My Daddy is a Pretzel is not only a “how-to” book for yoga but also one that illustrates...Continue Reading
Curious Chris returns and his focus will be motivating kids to get on board with healthy habits in order to build strong and happy bodies. Many new books have been added to our children’s collection which aim at doing just that. Look for books on “kid-approved” exercises as well as enticing cookbooks that will have...Continue Reading
Biggest, Strongest, Fastest by Steve Jenkins Suggested ages: 4-9 years Biggest, Strongest, Fastest is the perfect accompaniment to the summer program, “Animal Athletes.” Within this book’s covers are profiles of fourteen animals that set world records in various categories. Along with each doublespread animal illustration are briefly worded facts. In addition, there are small silhouettes of...Continue Reading
Every January the American Library Association announces award-winning children’s books for the previous year in various categories. I will highlight a few of the 2016 award books in this edition and continue with this focus in a further edition. THEODOR SEUSS GEISEL AWARD – Given to the author and illustrator of the most distinguished book for...Continue Reading
Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library by Chris Grabenstein Suggested Ages: 8 – 12 years There’s nothing more enticing for children than a mystery coupled with fantasy and puzzles. Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library provides all three in this light-hearted read. The new library in Alexandriaville is about to have its grand opening. Based on an essay...Continue Reading
March 2016 Check out these additions to our collection and many others displayed atop the lower children’s bookshelves. Firefly Hollow by Alison McGhee Suggested ages: 7 – 11 years Firefly Hollow is a lovely tale of dreams and aspirations, which propel one to take risks while believing in one’s own possibilities. Within its pages are also...Continue Reading
The Liberation of Gabriel King by K. L. Going Suggested ages: 9–12 years Gabe and Frita, of 1976 rural Georgia, are best of friends. As Gabe tells it, before Frita there was “a Frita-sized hole right next to me.” They have completed fourth grade and with summer upon them, spunky Frita declares that Gabe needs to...Continue Reading
Fish in a Tree by Lynda Mullaly Hunt Suggested ages: 9–12 years Fish in a Tree tells the story of Ally, a sixth grader who is trying to fit in and be accepted by her classmates, especially the “popular” girls. She has exceptional talent in art and math but is challenged by reading and writing. Ally...Continue Reading
