Picture Books
M is for monster : a fantastic creatures alphabet
J. Patrick Lewis
jE Lewis
Picture Books
An alphabetical examination of creatures of popular legend is presented by an award-winning children's book author and former U.S. Children's Poet Laureate.
The view from Saturday
E. L Konigsburg
jFICTION Konigsburg, E. L.
Mystery, Fiction, Picture Books
Four students, with their own individual stories, develop a special bond and attract the attention of their teacher, a paraplegic, who choses them to represent their sixth-grade class in the Academic Bowl competition.
The stories of four unique students are told and come together at the end, when they develop a special bond with each other and their teacher, who has chosen them to compete in the 6th grade Academic Bowl. Puzzles are woven throughout the narrative! -Anne W
The girl and the wolf
Katherena Vermette
jE Vermette
Picture Books, Nature, Animals
"A young girl becomes lost in the woods after wandering too far away from her mother. Scared because she is lost, she encounters a large wolf who reminds her of her own ability to survive and find her mother again."--
A stunning take on the classic "girl meets wolf" tale, just right for sharing! -Casey
Drawn together
Minh Lê
jE Le
Kids, Picture Books
A boy and his grandfather cross a language and cultural barrier using their shared love of art, storytelling, and fantasy.
It can sometimes be hard for grandparents to connect with their grandchildren due to generational gaps. Add a language barrier and the challenge becomes even more difficult. Drawn Together by Minh Le is a children’s book about a young boy spending time with his grandfather. They don’t speak the same language, eat the same food, or like the same TV. This is a beautiful story that will resonate with the entire family. -Angie
A drop of the sea
Ingrid Chabbert
jE Chabbert
Kids, Picture Books
When Ali's aged great-grandmother, with whom he lives, tells him the one thing she wishes for that she never did was to see the sea, two days walk away across the desert, he sets out with a pail to make the journey for her.
This is a gorgeous inter-generational tale about devotion and dreams coming true at any age. The love Ali feels for his great-grandmother is universal, and children everywhere will recognize their own best selves in Ali's heroic act of kindness. -Angie
The biggest puddle in the world
Mark Lee
jE Lee
Kids, Picture Books
"When Sarah and Charlie go to stay with their grandparents, it rains for days. At first, they have fun exploring inside the big, old house, but eventually they want to explore outside, too. "Where does the rain come from?" Sarah asks her grandfather, Big T. He promises to show her once it stops raining. When the storm passes, Sarah, Big T., Charlie and Keeper the dog go exploring. They jump in puddles, draw a puddle map and finally find the biggest puddle in the world!"--
The weather may be damp and gray, but smiles are sunny and spirits while at their grandparents are high in this picture book. The book is ideal for sharing on a rainy day or for inspiring outdoor adventures with grandparents. -Angie
I love my Glam-ma!
Samantha Berger
je Berger
Kids, Picture Books
Grandmothers go by many different names, but they are all glamorous and special in their own way, so they are all Glam-mas--especially to the children that they love, and who love them.
Grandmothers go by many different names, but they are all glamorous and special in their own way, so they are all Glam-mas--especially to the children that they love, and who love them. I love to see all the different and unique names grandma's choose! -Angie
Last stop on Market Street
Matt de la Peña
jE Delapena
Kids, Picture Books
A young boy rides the bus across town with his grandmother and learns to appreciate the beauty in everyday things.
A young boy rides the bus across town with his grandmother and learns to appreciate the beauty in everyday things. This book reminds me of all the car rides I went on with my grandparents when I was little! -Angie
My grandparents love me
Claire Freedman
jE Freedman
Kids, Picture Books
"A visit to Gran and Grandpa's house is always a special and fun time for a child"--
I have so many special memories of visiting my grandparents and a visit to Gran and Grandpa's house proves to be a special and fun time for the child in this story. -Angie
Mango, Abuela, and me
Meg Medina
jE Medina
Kids, Picture Books
When Mia's Abuela comes to live with Mia and her family, she helps her learn English while Mia learns Spanish, both with the help of a parrot named Mango.
When Mia's Abuela comes to live with Mia and her family, she helps her learn English while Mia learns Spanish, both with the help of a parrot named Mango. -Angie
We're ready for October at our house! We would have read this monster book even if it were Valentines Day. It was fun learning about new mythical creatures for each letter of the alphabet. My favorite is H is for Hippogriff! Little kids can learn about new monsters. Older kids can dive deeper with the context next to each mini-poem. Did you know Hippogriffs are really fast and can fly around the world? I didn't! -Melody