Written by: Tandra Filbin
New Books
If your youngling would like something fresh and fun to read during this hot summer, come to the children’s department. We have several new books coming in; here are a few highlights of our growing collection. Find something to help you relax, cool you off, and just float away.
VOX Books (press play & the book reads to you)
Playing at the Border: A Story of Yo-Yo Ma - written by Joanna Ho – “Feet planted on the soil of one nation, eyes gazing at the shores of another…” This is a non-fictional story of how Yo-Yo Ma played on the banks of The Rio Grande River, his talented music going through the mountains of Colorado and flowing into the Gulf of Mexico. The author’s note is especially beautiful along with the gorgeous story. (Quote taken from inside the book)
Fishing Cats - written by Karen Latchana Kenney – This is a non-fictional informational book about animals of the wetlands specifically large wildcats that are called Fishing Cats because of the type of wildcat they are and where they live. This book is filled with facts, great for cat and/or animal lovers; it is educational and great for expanding vocabulary.
J Non-Fiction
Water Cycles: The Source of Life from Start to Finish - written by multiple authors & published by: DK (Dorling Kindersley) & Penguin Random House- “From snowflakes falling gently from the sky to rushing rivers and vast oceans full of animals and plants, water is everywhere! Dive in and discover how water supports all forms of life on Earth, how humans harness its power, and why we need to protect it.” (Quote taken from back book jacket of the book)
Disney Princess: Healthy Treats - written by Ariane Resnick CNC – “Cook with magic! Celebrate Cinderella, Moana, Snow White, and all the other treasured Disney Princesses with this collection of over 50 recipes inspired by their classic films. Featuring healthful ingredient substitutions, plus adaptations for many different dietary needs, including vegan, vegetarian, and gluten free options, this cookbook is the perfect way to eat healthy while celebrating your favorite Disney Princesses. Disney Princesses: Healthy Treats makes it easy to turn every day into a magical and healthy get-together.” (Quote taken from back book jacket of the book)
Graphic Novels
Lightfall - The Girl & the Galdurian #1 - written by Tim Probert – “Deep in the heart of the planet Irpa stands the Salty Pig’s House of Tonics & Tinctures, home of the wise Pig Wizard and his adopted granddaughter, Bea. As keepers of the Endless Flame, they live a quiet and peaceful life, crafting medicines and potions for the people of their once-prosperous world. All that changes one day when, while walking through the woods, Bea meets Cad, a member of the Galdurians, an ancient race thought to be long-extinct. Cad believes that if anyone can help him find his missing people, it’s the Pig Wizard. But when the two arrive home, the Pig Wizard is nowhere to be found—all that’s left is the Jar of Endless Flame and a mysterious note. Fearing for the Pig Wizard’s safety, Bea and Cad set out across Irpa to find him, while danger fights its way out of the shadows and into the light. Will these two unexpected friends find the beloved Pig Wizard and prevent eternal darkness from blanketing their world? Or has Irpa truly seen its last sunrise?” (Quote taken from Goodreads.com)
Aru Shah and the End of Time - written by Joe Caramagna - based on the novel by Roshani Chokshi – “Twelve-year-old Aru Shah has a tendency to stretch the truth in order to fit in at school. One day three schoolmates show up at Aru’s doorstep to catch her in a lie. They don’t believe her claim that the museum’s Lamp of Bharata is cursed, and they dare Aru to prove it. Just a quick light, Aru thinks. Then she can get herself out of this mess and never ever fib again. But lighting the lamp has dire consequences. She unwittingly frees the Sleeper, an ancient demon who duty is to awaken the God of Destruction. Her classmates and beloved mother are frozen in time, and it’s up to Aru to save them. Follow Aru Shah’s first thrilling adventure in this colorful and exciting graphic novel adaptation of the New York Times best-selling novel that Time magazine named one of the 100 Best Fantasy Book of All Time.” (Quote taken from inside book jacket of the book)
Board Books
The Hair Book - written by LaTonya Yvette – “No matter your hair- you are welcome everywhere!” This board book has different styles and kinds of hair on every page and a mirror in the back for your little one to check out their own hair! (Quote taken from back book jacket of the book)
You’re My Little Honey Bunny - written by Nicola Edwards – “Celebrate your little honey bunny with this sweet and colorful rhyming board book.” This board book has cut outs to look through and raised images for little fingers to feel on every page! (Quote taken from back book jacket of the book)
Picture Books
Forty Winks - A Bedtime Adventure - written by Kelly DiPucchio – "When the sun sets on this mouse family’s house, it’s the start of a bedtime routine for the ages! Come along as all thirty-eight Wink children have snacks and baths, brush their teeth, read stories, and finally, finally settle down to sleep. This rhyming story is the perfect read-aloud for parents and their wiggly little ones to share before bedtime." (Quote taken from inside book jacket of the book)
Monday - written by Lucy Branam – “Poor Monday. Everyone knows he’s the worst. Monday always comes BANGING HONKING SHOUTING things like: The weekend’s over! Time to go back to school! Get out of bed! Every other day of the week has something wonderful about it, even if Tuesday’s best quality is that she’s NOT Monday. So Monday tries to get people to like him, but he’s just not cut out for Sunday’s naps or Thursday’s frantic energy or Friday’s wild parties. Finally, he decides to just not show up at all. But when chaos ensues and the other days start looking more and more like Monday himself, Monday realizes the brilliance of being himself and that everyone has an important job to do." (Quote taken from inside book jacket of the book)
Audiobooks (books on CD)
The Beast of Buckingham Palace - written by David Williams - "Fly into a fiery and fantastical future with number one best-selling author David Walliams, in an epic adventure of myth and legend, good and evil, and one small boy who must save the world.... It is 2120 and London is in ruins. The young Prince Alfred has never known a life outside Buckingham Palace – but when strange goings-on breach its walls and stalk the corridors in the dead of night, he is thrust into a world of mystery, adventure and monsters. And when his mother, the Queen, is dragged away to the Tower of London, Alfred must screw up his courage and battle to save her, himself...and the entire city. In a future of myths and legends, join the best-selling David Walliams and venture forth into his most enthralling tale yet!" (Quote taken from Audible.com)
Golden Girl - written by Reem Faruqi - "A coming-of-age middle grade novel in verse about seventh grader Aafiyah Qamar, a Pakistani American girl who hatches a special plan to help her family but finds that doing what's right isn't always easy. Seventh grader Aafiyah loves playing tennis, reading Weird but True facts, and hanging out with her best friend, Zaina. However, Aafiyah has a bad habit that troubles her--she's drawn to pretty things and can't help but occasionally "borrow" them. But when her father is falsely accused of a crime he hasn't committed and gets taken in by authorities, Aafiyah knows she needs to do something to help. When she brainstorms a way to bring her father back, she turns to her Weird but True facts and devises the perfect plan. But what if her plan means giving in to her bad habit, the one she's been trying to stop? Aafiyah wants to reunite her family but finds that maybe her plan isn't so perfect after all. . ." (Quote taken from Goodreads.com)
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