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?