Wednesday, November 13, 2019

Robinson, Christian. ANOTHER

Robinson, Christian. 
ANOTHER
New York : Atheneum, 2019
IL K-3
ISBN 
9781534421677


A little girl wakes up to find her cat going through the mirror to another world! So, of course, she follows. Everything is upside down and she finds another girl who looks just like her. Explore with her as she investigates her surroundings.

Monday, November 11, 2019

Rubin, Adam. THOSE DARN SQUIRRELS FLY SOUTH

Rubin, Adam. 
THOSE DARN SQUIRRELS FLY SOUTH
Boston : Clarion Books, 2012
IL K-3
ISBN 9780547678238

0547678231


Old Man Fookwire lived at the edge of town all alone. And he was a grumpy old man.  He complained about everything. He spent his time painting the colorful birds in his yard. But he was annoyed when the squirrels would get in the way. When the birds flew away for the winter, the squirrels decide to follow them. Wait, what? How can squirrels fly south?

Saturday, November 9, 2019

Sehgal, Kabir. P IS FOR POPPADOMS : AN INDIAN ALPHABET BOOK

Sehgal, Kabir. 
P IS FOR POPPADOMS : AN INDIAN ALPHABET BOOK
New York : Beach Lane Books, [2019]
IL K-3
ISBN     9781534421721
1534421726

Do you know any words in Hindi? Well, pick up this book to get started. Do you know what they national fruit of India is? It's the aam, which is a mango. Keep reading and make your way to Zaban. This is actually an Urdu word. Learn about theses interesting words as you learn about the fascinating country of India.

Friday, November 8, 2019

Tinari, Leah. THE PRESIDENTS : PORTRAITS OF HISTORY


Tinari, Leah. 
THE PRESIDENTS : PORTRAITS OF HISTORY
New York : Aladdin, [2019]
IL 3-6
ISBN 9781534418578

1534418571

You have probably heard of most of the Presidents of the United States. This book celebrates the presidents and also treats us to facts that we probably don't know.. Like, did you know that George Washington had hound dogs with the names Tipsy, True Love and Sweet Lips? And that Abraham Lincoln was an inventor? He is the only president to hold a patent!

Friday, October 11, 2019

Burleigh, Robert. HI, I'M NORMAN : THE STORY OF AMERICAN ILLUSTRATOR NORMAN ROCKWELL

Burleigh, Robert. HI, I'M NORMAN : THE STORY OF AMERICAN ILLUSTRATOR NORMAN ROCKWELL
New York : Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, [2019]IL K-3 ISBN 9781442496705 
Norman Rockwell was born in New York City in 1894. As a boy, he wasn't very athletic but he could draw. The other boys loved having him draw on the streets. He left school early and went to art school.  Hoping to be able to make a career in art, he took any job he could get. But that all changed when he sold his first drawing to the Saturday Evening Post.  The Post was perhaps the most popular magazine of the time and getting the cover was an amazing success.  In fact, Norman went on to illustrate 320 covers for the Post.  Find out about this remarkable artist. I just bet you have seen one of his famous drawings.

Wednesday, October 9, 2019

Rylant, Cynthia. MOTOR MOUSE

Rylant, Cynthia.  
MOTOR MOUSE
New York : Beach Lane Books, 2019
IL K-3
ISBN
9781481491266


Motor Mouse is a mouse on the move. Today  is Friday and we know that Friday is cake day. All week, Motor Mouse and his friend Tilly do their jobs and look forward to a special treat on Friday. But, what's this? The cake shop is closed! What are they going to do?

Tuesday, October 8, 2019

Mattern, Joanne. MOUNT RAINIER

Mattern, Joanne. 
MOUNT RAINIER
New York : Children's Press, 2019
IL K-3
ISBN 
9780531175941


Mount Rainier National Park is located in Washington State. Mount Rainier is a beautiful mountain that can be seen from miles away. It is a dormant volcano that hasn't erupted in over a hundred years. It is also the home to many frozen glaciers. The park is home for many plants and animals that live in the show and ice on the mountain. Learn about this majestic place. What would you like to see if you had a chance to visit?

Saturday, October 5, 2019

Holub, Joan. THIS LITTLE SCIENTIST

Holub, Joan. 
THIS LITTLE SCIENTIST
New York : Little Simon, 2018
IL PK-K
ISBN
9781534401082

This book highlights famous scientists who made the world a little better for us. They have each made a contribution in their field. Read about these fascinating people and why they should be remembered.

Friday, October 4, 2019

Salas, Laura Purdie. WATER CAN BE ...

Salas, Laura Purdie.  
WATER CAN BE ...
Minneapolis : Millbrook Press, [2014]

IL K-3
ISBN 9781467705912


Water, water everywhere.  Do you ever stop  to think about water? We sometimes take it for granted that it is there when we need it. But what are some of the things that water can be? Water can be a thirst quencher, kid drencher, cloud fluffer, fire snuffer. What are some of the other things that you can think of?

Thursday, October 3, 2019

Saltzberg, Barney. CHENGDU CAN DO

Saltzberg, Barney. 
CHENGDU CAN DO
Los Angeles ; New York : Disney-Hyperion, 2017. ©2017.
IL K-3
ISBN 9781484758472



Chengdu is a little panda bear who shows many of the things he can do. He can climb, he can swing, he can jump, he can stretch.  He can do so many things although he may need a little help. How many of the things that Chengdu can do that you can too?

Wednesday, October 2, 2019

Wells, Rosemary. MAX & RUBY AND THE TWIN TROUBLE

Wells, Rosemary.
MAX & RUBY AND THE TWIN TROUBLE
New York : Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, [2019]
IL K-3
ISBN 9781534443655

Ruby tells her little brother Max that their mother is going to have another baby. Max doesn't believe it so Ruby uses one of her dolls to show Max all about taking care of babies. When the time comes, they are all surprised by what they see --two babies!

Tuesday, October 1, 2019

Zhang, Kat. AMY WU AND THE PERFECT BAO

Zhang, Kat.
AMY WU AND THE PERFECT BAO
New York : Aladdin, 2019.
IL K-3
ISBN 9781534411333

Amy Wu just loves, loves, loves bao. Her mother and grandmother make the perfect bao. But Amy just can't seem to do it. They are too big or too little. They have too much filling in them or not enough. But today will be the day. She is determined to make the perfect bao. As her family gathers to make bao, she sees her father make perfect ones. Her mother makes perfect ones. And her grandmother makes perfect ones. All Amy's are just not right. Can she come up with a way to make them right?

Monday, September 30, 2019

Maier, Brenda. PEEPING BEAUTY

Maier, Brenda. 
PEEPING BEAUTY
New York : Aladdin, 2018
IL K-3
ISBN 9781481472739

Mama and Papa can't wait for their three little eggs to hatch. By tomorrow, there should be three new little ones. But in the morning there are just two new chicks! The third egg hasn't hatched. They all decide to try to coax it along. What would you do?

Sunday, September 29, 2019

Goodrich, Carter. NOBODY HUGS A CACTUS

Goodrich, Carter.  
NOBODY HUGS A CACTUS
New York : Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, 2019
IL K-3
ISBN
9781534400900
Hank is a cactus who lives all by himself in the desert. It is hot, dry, peaceful, and quiet!  And Hank loves it that way. Hank is as prickly on the inside as he is on the outside and he lets everyone know it. As the other desert plants and animals pass by, Hank is mean to them and just wants them to go away. Until one day ...

Saturday, September 28, 2019

Golio, Gary. SMILE : HOW YOUNG CHARLIE CHAPLIN TAUGHT THE WORLD TO LAUGH (AND CRY)

Golio, Gary. 
SMILE : HOW YOUNG CHARLIE CHAPLIN TAUGHT THE WORLD TO LAUGH (AND CRY)
Somerville, Massachusetts : Candlewick Press, 2019.
IL 3-6
ISBN 9780763697617

Charlie Chaplin was a famous actor in the early 20th century.  The movies were silent films and actors really had to project so the audience could tell what was going on. Born in London, Charlie learned early on that people would pay to be entertained. His family spent time in the poor house and Charlie was determined to help keep them out of the place. Charlie learned that he had talent and could sing and dance. When he was 9, he started acting in at theater troupe and started to earn real money. Charlie was at his best when clowning around to make people laugh. Learn about Charlie's childhood and how he became so popular that we still watch his movies 100 years later.

Wednesday, September 25, 2019

Gosier, Phil. OH NO, BOBO : YOU'RE IN TROUBLE

Gosier, Phil.  
OH NO, BOBO : YOU'RE IN TROUBLE
New York : Roaring Brook Press, 2019
IL K-3
ISBN 
9781250176837

Bobo is a little monkey who lives in the zoo with lots of other animals. When he takes the zookeepeer's flashlight, the koala threatens to tell on him. Bobo begs him not to tell but when he breaks the flashlight, the other animals are determined to tell the zookeeper about Bobo.

Tuesday, September 24, 2019

Gehl, Laura. HARE AND TORTOISE RACE ACROSS ISRAEL

Gehl, Laura.  
HARE AND TORTOISE RACE ACROSS ISRAEL
Minneapolis, MN : Kar-Ben Publishing, [2015]
IL K-3
ISBN 9781467721998



Hare and Tortoise live in Tel Aviv in Israel. They are best friends and enjoy playing together. But one day when Hare was bragging about how fast he was, Tortoise said he didn't think he was faster than a train.  Hare took this as a challenge and suggested that they race to the Dead Sea.  Tortoise agreed and they set off the next day. Come along as they race across Israel. You will visit some wonderful places along the way.

Monday, September 23, 2019

Fletcher, Tom. THE DINOSAUR THAT POOPED CHRISTMAS!

Fletcher, Tom.
THE DINOSAUR THAT POOPED CHRISTMAS!
New York : Aladdin, 2019
IL K-3
ISBN  9781481498722

Danny is a bit spoiled. He has everything but wants more. His Christmas list for Santa is packed with all the new things he wants. Santa decides to teach this greedy boy a lesson. He leaves just one gift. A dinosaur egg. Of course Danny is disappointed. But just wait until you see what happens.

Saturday, September 21, 2019

Finchler, Judy. MISS MALARKEY LEAVES NO READER BEHIND

Finchler, Judy. 
MISS MALARKEY LEAVES NO READER BEHIND
New York : Walker & Co., 2006.
IL K-3
ISBN 9780802780843

This year, Miss Malarkey is having her students participate in the Everybody Reads in America program. If their school reads 1,000 books by June 12th, Principal Wiggins has vowed to dye his hair purple and sleep on the school roof! But so many students say they don't like to read. Miss Malarkey is determined to have all her students read. Will she succeed?

Friday, September 20, 2019

Engle, Margarita. DANCING HANDS : HOW TERESA CARRENO PLAYED THE PIANO FOR PRESIDENT LINCOLN

Engle, Margarita.  
DANCING HANDS : HOW TERESA CARRENO PLAYED THE PIANO FOR PRESIDENT LINCOLN
New York : Atheneum Books for Young Readers, [2019]
IL K-3
ISBN 9781481487405

When Teresa was a very little girl, her father taught her to play the piano. By the time she was 6 years old, she was composing her own music.  And at 7 years old, she was playing for others. But when war broke out in her country, the family boarded a big ship and traveled to New York City.. At first she didn't like the new home and was very sad. No one spoke Spanish and some were mean. But she found that her playing could be enjoyed by all. Read about Teresa Carreno and how she entertained the world with her dancing hands.

Thursday, September 19, 2019

Morales, Yuyi. DREAMERS

Morales, Yuyi. 
DREAMERS
New York : Neal Porter Books/Holiday House, [2018]
IL K-3
ISBN 9780823440559



I dreamed a new life. I crossed a bridge and the new country welcomed me. Not understanding the language or customs, I made a lot of mistakes. When I found the library, everything changed. The books opened up the world to me. Come along and learn about my story.

Wednesday, September 18, 2019

Meddour, Wendy. LUBNA AND PEBBLE

Meddour, Wendy. 
LUBNA AND PEBBLE
New York, NY, Dial Books for Young Readers, [2019]
IL K-3
ISBN 9780525554165 



Do you have a best friend?  Lubna's best friend is a pebble.  Yes, you heard that right. Lubna and her father have arrived in a refugee camp and Lubna can tell all her troubles to her pebble. But what happens when a little boy arrives in the camp? He may need a best friend too.

Tuesday, September 17, 2019

McCourt, Frank. ANGELA'S CHRISTMAS


McCourt, Frank.
ANGELA'S CHRISTMAS
New York : Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, 2019.
IL K-3
ISBN     9781534461222


Angela grew up in Limerick, Ireland many years ago. When she was only six years old, she loved going to the church and seeing the baby Jesus in the crib along side Mary and Joseph. She didn't understand that the baby was a doll and not a real baby. Worried that the baby was cold, she decided to take him from the church and bring him home to warm him up. Wow was she in trouble.

Monday, September 16, 2019

Funk, Josh. THE CASE OF THE STINKY STENCH

Funk, Josh. 
THE CASE OF THE STINKY STENCH
New York : Sterling Children's Books, [2017]
IL K-3
ISBN 9781454919605

Lady Pancake and Sir French Toast are on the case again. This time they are in search of a stinky stench coming from the refrigerator.  Sir Toast's nephew, Inspector Croissant joins the team and is determined to solve the crime.  He has never solved one before but wants to impress his uncle. So off they go into the depths of the refrigerator to find the source of the terrible smell.

Sunday, September 15, 2019

Davick, Linda. IT'S NOT EASY BEING MIMI

Davick, Linda.
IT'S NOT EASY BEING MIMI
New York : Beach Lane Books, 2018
IL 3-6
ISBN 
9781442458895


Mimi lives in the Periwinkle Tower.  Her friends Yoshi and Tonya also live in the Tower. When they hear that a new kid will be moving in, Mimi wonders if this will be the bff she has been hoping for. Someone to share her hobbies and sense of adventure. But will that happen? Come and find out. And I bet you have never met anyone like Mimi before!

Saturday, September 14, 2019

Cronin, Doreen. BEAR COUNTRY : BEARLY A MISADVENTURE

Cronin, Doreen.  
BEAR COUNTRY : BEARLY A MISADVENTURE
New York : Atheneum Books, 2018
IL K-3, RL 4.0
ISBN
978-1-53440-574-5

The Chicken Squad is at it again. They have heard that there is a headless bear on the loose in their town and they are determined to find it. And their human, Barbara, is missing. But there is no mystery too big for the Chicken Squad to solve.

Friday, September 13, 2019

Carle, Eric. LITTLE CLOUD

Carle, Eric.
LITTLE CLOUD
London : Puffin Books, 2001
IL K-3
ISBN 978069811830


Little Cloud decides to break away from all the other clouds to have some fun on his own. He loves making shapes in the sky. Have you ever seen shapes in the clouds? Maybe Little Cloud was out playing that day.

Wednesday, September 11, 2019

Sanders, Rob. BALL AND BALLOON

Sanders, Rob. 
BALL AND BALLOON
New York : Margaret K. McElderry Books, 2019
IL K-3
ISBN 9781534425620


Ball was very jealous of Balloon. Balloon could fly up high and go wherever he wanted. He could drift from place to place with ease. But Ball could only sit in one place on the ground. Try as he might, Ball just stayed there. Until ...

Tuesday, September 10, 2019

Steinkellner, Emma. THE OKAY WITCH


Steinkellner, Emma.
THE OKAY WITCH
New York : Aladdin, 2019
IL 3-6
ISBN 9781534431461


Moth is a thirteen year old girl living in a small town. The bullies always seem to pick on her.  When a new boy enters the school, Moth can't imagine how her life is going to change. You see, she learns something big about her family. She comes from a long line of witches! Now that is enough to change anyone.

Sunday, September 8, 2019

Sima, Jessie. SPENCER'S NEW PET

Sima, Jessie. 
SPENCER'S NEW PET
New York : Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, 2019.
IL K-3
ISBN 9781534418776


This is just a classic book about a boy and his dog. One of them is a balloon. They play together. They go for walks. They go to the dog park. But will this end in disaster? There are a lot of pointy things out there.

Saturday, September 7, 2019

Snicket, Lemony. SWARM OF BEES

Snicket, Lemony.  
SWARM OF BEES
New York : Little, Brown and Company, [2019]
IL K-3
ISBN 9780316392822



Oh no! Here comes a swarm of bees! And they look angry. The little boy tells the bees all the reasons they should not sting the people in the neighborhood. But will the bees agree? And doesn't it feel good to be angry sometimes?

Friday, September 6, 2019

Lennon, John. ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE

Lennon, John. 
ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE
New York : Little Simon, 2019
IL K-3
ISBN 9781534429819

About 50 years ago, John Lennon and Paul McCartney wrote a beautiful song about love. All you need is love rings as true as it did then. Newly illustrated by Marc Rosenthal, sing along about the love that is all around us. 

Wednesday, September 4, 2019

Klein, Cheryl B. WINGS

Klein, Cheryl B. 
WINGS
New York : Atheneum, 2019
IL K-3
ISBN
9781534405110
Baby bird is ready for his first flight. He is very nervous. He has to overcome all his fears if he wants to be successful. Will he be able to do this?

Tuesday, September 3, 2019

Kelly, Scott. MY JOURNEY TO THE STARS

Kelly, Scott.  
MY JOURNEY TO THE STARS
New York : Crown Books for Young Readers,2017
IL K-3
ISBN 9781524763770





What do you want to be when you grow up? Scott Kelly had no idea. When he picked up a book about test pilots, that all changed. These test pilots went on to become astronauts. Now Scott knew what he wanted to do. He made a plan and was willing to do the work to achieve that plan. And did I tell you that he had an identical twin brother? Yes he did.  And he decided that he wanted to be an astronaut too. Scott and Mark became the only twins in the NASA program! And boy did they do a lot!

Monday, September 2, 2019

Sorell, Traci. WE ARE GRATEFUL : OTSALIHELIGA

Sorell, Traci. 
WE ARE GRATEFUL : OTSALIHELIGA
Watertown, MA : Charlesbridge, [2018]
IL K-3
ISBN     9781580897723



Otsaliheliga is the Cherokee word for grateful. Journey through the year with the Cherokee and learn about their traditions and celebrations. You'll also learn the Cherokee words for these.

Sunday, September 1, 2019

Tabachnik, Anna T. FOLLOW ME AROUND GREECE

Tabachnik, Anna T. 
FOLLOW ME AROUND GREECE
New York : Scholastic, 2019
IL 3-6
ISBN 
9780531129241


Greece is a country in Europe on the Balkan Peninsula.  There are more than 2.000           islands in Greece but people only live on about 170 of them. In ancient times, Greece was the center of civilization for a long time. We still learn about the Greek myths and legends. Athens is the capital city of Greece. It is a mix of ancient and modern. Come along and follow your guides around the wonders of Greece.

Saturday, August 31, 2019

Wilson, Tony. THE PRINCESS AND THE PACKET OF FROZEN PEAS

Wilson, Tony. 
THE PRINCESS AND THE PACKET OF FROZEN PEAS
Atlanta : Peachtree Publishers, 2012
IL K-3
ISBN 9781561456352



Once upon a time there was a young prince who married a young princess. When his brother asked how he knew she was the one, he told of placing a single pea under many mattresses. The princess complained about the pea the next day so the prince knew she was the one. But the brother didn't want a princess who complained about everything. He wanted a princess who liked hockey and camping. How will he find her?

Friday, August 30, 2019

Ziem, Matthew. WIND POWER : SAILBOATS, WINDMILLS, AND WIND TURBINES

Ziem, Matthew. 
WIND POWER : SAILBOATS, WINDMILLS, AND WIND TURBINES
New York : Children's Press, 2019
IL 3-6
ISBN 

9780531236888 
We use energy every day. Energy is used to power our homes, our cars, our electronics and just about everything we use. We mostly get energy from fossil fuels like coal, oil or national gas. They are easy to turn into energy. But the supply of fossil fuels is limited. So we need to look for alternatives that will keep our machines going. One alternative is wind power. wind is all around us and can be converted to the power we need. How does it work? Pick up this book to find out.

Wednesday, August 28, 2019

Chimi, Carolyn. I AM THE BOSS OF THIS CHAIR

Chimi, Carolyn. 
I AM THE BOSS OF THIS CHAIR
New York : Sterling Children's Books, an imprint of Sterling Publishing Co., Inc., [2018]
IL K-3
ISBN 9781454923220

When I get home from work, I always find my cat spread out in my chair.  Well, he thinks it is his chair and doesn't want to share.  Just like Oswald Minklehood Honey Bunny III, the cat in this book. But Oswald has another problem. There is a new kitten in the house and he is trying to take over all of Oswald's places. Can Oswald learn to live with this new kitten?

Tuesday, August 27, 2019

Arnold, Elana K. WHAT RILEY WORE

Arnold, Elana K.
WHAT RILEY WORE
New York : Beach Lane Books, [2018]
IL K-3
ISBN 9781481472609

Riley likes dressing up. Riley chooses outfits that match the day. Space pajamas for Universe Day at school. A fancy dress for a fancy dinner. A superhero outfit for a dentist appointment. What will Riley wear next?

Monday, August 26, 2019

Sima, Jessie. SPENCER'S NEW PET


Sima, Jessie.
SPENCER'S NEW PET
New York : Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, 2019.
IL K-3
ISBN 9781534418776


This is just a classic book about a boy and his dog. One of them is a balloon. They play together. They go for walks. They go to the dog park. But will this end in disaster? There are a lot of pointy things out there.

Friday, August 23, 2019

Amato, Max. PERFECT

Amato, Max.  
PERFECT
New York, New York : Scholastic Press, [2019]
IL K-3
ISBN 9780545829311

What do we mean by the word perfect?  Do you think anything can be perfect? Well, the eraser in this book thinks a clean sheet of paper is perfect. He will not allow smudges or lines to mess up his paper. He'll just erase them. But when a pencil has other ideas, things get out of hand.

Wednesday, August 21, 2019

Tanco, Miguel. YOU AND ME, ME AND YOU : BROTHERS

Tanco, Miguel. 
YOU AND ME, ME AND YOU : BROTHERS
San Francisco, California : Chronicle Books, [2018] ©2018.
IL K-3
ISBN 9781452165486


Do you have a brother or sister? Younger or older? Older brothers and sisters like to boss their siblings around. They think they are smarter because they are older. In this book, a little boy talks about all the things he teaches his older brother. 

Sunday, August 18, 2019

Thomas, Shelley Moore. FROM TREE TO SEA

Thomas, Shelley Moore. 
FROM TREE TO SEA
New York : Simon & Schuster, 2019
IL K-3
ISBN
9781481495318


 Have you ever just stopped and looked around? When you are outside enjoying a beautiful day, just stop and look around.  Nature has a lot to teach us about life. See how the trees sway in the breeze? Think about sometime you felt like you were swaying but didn't fall.  See those stones? They just keep rolling even when they are kicked.  Think about all the ways nature stays strong. Just like us.

Saturday, August 17, 2019

Watt, Melanie. YOU'RE FINALLY HERE

Watt, Melanie.  
YOU'RE FINALLY HEREToronto : Kids Can Press, ©2011.
IL K-3
ISBN 9781554535903



Have you ever had to wait for someone? You know, they say they'll be there at 1:00 and it is now 1:05. Sometimes it gets us very mad and even sad.  The bunny in this book has been waiting for a reader and he is sure going to let you know how he feels.

Thursday, August 15, 2019

Welsh, Sheila Kelly. THE HOLDING ON NIGHT

Welsh, Sheila Kelly.
THE HOLDING ON NIGHT
McLean, Virginia : Cricket Media, 2018
IL K-3
ISBN 9781642624731

Their teachers have dismissed them early with a warning.  Go straight home and don't stop anywhere. The flu has been going around and they must be careful. The year is 1918 and this flu is like none anyone had ever seen. Millions of people are affected and many are dying and there is no cure. When Anna gets home, she finds that the flu has hit home. Her baby sister is hot and cranky. Will the family escape the fate of many of their neighbors?

Tuesday, August 6, 2019

Stewart, Melissa. PIPSQUEAKS, SLOWPOKES, AND STINKERS : CELEBRATING ANIMAL UNDERDOGS

Stewart, Melissa.
PIPSQUEAKS, SLOWPOKES, AND STINKERS : CELEBRATING ANIMAL UNDERDOGS
Atlanta : Peachtree Publishers, [2018]
IL K-3
ISBN     9781561459360



Everybody loves cheetahs and elephants. They are magnificent creatures. But few people say the same about the stinky zorilla or the tiny pygmy shrew.  There are animals that spend most of the day sleeping. And some that are so slow that they don't get very far. And some so fat that it seems hard for them to move. No matter what you think, these animals are survivors. Find out how they avoid being eaten by larger animals.

Sunday, August 4, 2019

Wallmark, Laurie. HEDY LAMARR'S DOUBLE LIFE : HOLLYWOOD LEGEND AND BRILLIANT INVENTOR

Wallmark, Laurie.
HEDY LAMARR'S DOUBLE LIFE : HOLLYWOOD LEGEND AND BRILLIANT INVENTOR
New York : Sterling Children's Books, [2019]
IL 3-6
ISBN 9781454926917

Hedy Lamarr was a famous movie star in the 30s, 40s and 50s. She was known for her beauty as much as her acting. But few knew that she was also a brilliant scientist. She loved inventing. Some of her inventions include a glow-in-the-dark dog collar, a redesigned traffic light, and a way to change water into soda! Her greatest invention is used by all of us now but she didn't get the credit for it. What do you think it may be?

Monday, June 10, 2019

Woodson, Jacqueline. THE DAY YOU BEGIN


Woodson, Jacqueline.
THE DAY YOU BEGIN
New York : Nancy Paulsen Books, 2018
IL 3-6
ISBN 9780399246531
"There are times when you walk into a room and no one there is quite like you." Have you ever felt that way? Maybe no one has the same skin color or a different hair style. Maybe they come from a different background. But if you get to know them, you may find you have things in common. And this is the day you begin.

This title is nominated for the New Hampshire Lady Bug book award.

Thursday, May 30, 2019

Cummings, Troy. CAN I BE YOUR DOG?

Cummings, Troy. 
CAN I BE YOUR DOG?
New York : Random House, 2018
IL K-3
ISBN
9780399554520

The poor dog just wants a forever home. Can you blame him? He is hoping someone will want him to be their dog. And he comes up with an unusual way to go about asking. Arfy decides to write a letter to everyone on the street. Surely someone will answer him.



This title is nominated for the 2019 New Hampshire Lady Bug book award.