September Picks

We had many new books added to the collection this summer and are now ready for a new school year. Here are a few of my favorites:

Little Mist by Sarah Fox-Davies (K-3)

A heartwarming portrayal of the unique bond between parent and child, set against the breathtaking backdrop of snow-covered mountains. This is the perfect picture book to read curled up with your own little cub.

Memoirs of a Goldfish by Devin Scillian (K-3)

Day One, I swam around my bowl. Day Two, I swam around my bowl. Twice. And so it goes in this tell-all tale from a goldfish. With his bowl to himself and his simple routine, Goldfish loves his life until one day when assorted intruders including a hyperactive bubbler, a grime-eating snail, a pair of amorous guppies, and a really crabby crab invade his personal space and bowl, Goldfish is put out, to say the least. He wants none of it, preferring his former peace and quiet and solitude. But time away from his new companions gives him a chance to rethink the pros and cons of a solitary life. And discover what he’s been missing.

The Pirate of Kindergarten by George Ella Lyon (K-3)

This book tells the story of Ginny's voyage towards earning herself an eye patch - a voyage made mostly at school. No other kid there had the honor. Words and pictures offer up a double helping of surprise on the subject of seeing. Ginny was not born a pirate. But since her birth she was headed in that direction.

Bad to the Bone (Down Girl and Sit Series) by Lucy Nolan (K-3)

In this third installment in the Down Girl and Sit chapter-book series, canine narrator Down Girl relates more slapstick adventures of everyday fun and frustrations with her human owner, who “just can’t be trained.” After too many mishaps at home, Down Girl and her best friend, Sit, are sent to obedience school, but back at home, their new manners quickly degenerate in another round of hilarious, minor catastrophes. Once again, Nolan’s lively text is well matched by Reed’s action-filled drawings. Another lighthearted entry in a clever, comedic series about a dog’s view of life

Penderwicks by Jeanne Birdsall (3-6)

When summer comes around, it's off to the beach for Rosalind . . . and off to Maine with Aunt Claire for the rest of the Penderwick girls, as well as their old friend, Jeffrey. That leaves Skye as OAP (oldest available Penderwick)—a terrifying notion for all, but for Skye especially. Things look good as they settle into their cozy cottage, with a rocky shore, enthusiastic seagulls, a just-right corner store, and a charming next-door neighbor.  But can Skye hold it together long enough to figure out Rosalind's directions about not letting Batty explode?  Will Jane's Love Survey come to a tragic conclusion after she meets the alluring Dominic? Is Batty—contrary to all accepted wisdom—the only Penderwick capable of carrying a tune?  And will Jeffrey be able to keep peace between the girls . . . these girls who are his second, and most heartfelt, family?

 

The Dancing Pancake by Eileen Spinelli (3-6)

DELICIOUS PANCAKES!!
FREE!!
ALL YOU CAN EAT!!
COME TO OUR
NEW GRAND OPENING!

The grand opening of the Dancing Pancake isn't the only new thing in Bindi's life: new friends, a new apartment, maybe even a cute new crush? But there are other changes, like her dad's move to a new city, that have left Bindi confused and wondering: What will happen to my family? Will this new life ever feel normal? Among the unlikely bunch of regulars who form a makeshift community at the diner, Bindi will try to figure out how to be a new version of herself, one pancake and one silly elephant joke (her uncle's specialty) at a time.

The Farwalkers Quest by John Sensel (3-6)

Ariel has always been curious, but when she and her best friend Zeke stumble upon a mysterious old telling dart she feels an unexplained pull toward the dart, and to figuring out what it means. Magically flying great distances and only revealing their messages to the intended recipient, telling darts haven’t been used for years, and no one knows how they work. So when two strangers show up looking for the dart, Ariel and Zeke realize that their discovery is not only interesting, but very dangerous. The telling dart, and the strangers, leads them to a journey more perilous and encompassing than either can imagine, and in the process both Zeke and Ariel find their true calling.

Come to the library and check them out!

It's September!

Yep that's right, summer is over! Backpacks are stuffed, shoelaces are tied and soon students will be studying furiously. Books will be flying off the shelves! In the next few issues of the blog I will highlight a few new and noteworthy books coming into our library this school year. Feel free to pick them up at the library and get them into your students hands!