Saturday, March 28, 2020
Comfort Reads for your children
During this very trying time, there is nothing more relaxing than reading to your child. Why not download the Libby app to your smartphone and read aloud one the following books:
Thursday, March 26, 2020
The Dog Who Lost His Bark by Eoin Coler
Although the book does tackle sensitive issues, the illustrations by P.J. Lynch are terrific.
We meet our first hero, a nameless puppy who has had his share of cruel owners. He is looking for a boy to love him!
Patrick Coin is a little boy who has always wanted a puppy but his dad is very allergic. When Patrick's mom suddenly tell him he can now get one, he becomes suspicious. He's especially nervous because his dad has not been home. What Patrick realizes is that his parents have separated and his mom is hoping his new dog will ease the transition. Patrick and his mom go to the pound and pick the nameless puppy as their new pet. What they don't realize is that the new puppy who they name Oz has been so traumatized by his experiences that he won't bark.
Monday, November 25, 2019
New Fall Books 2019
Wednesday, October 9, 2019
Newbery 2020 contenders
This terrific graphic novel by Jerry Craft has been receiving critical praise since its publication in early 2019.... and with good reason! The story revolved around the main character, Jordan Banks, whose dream is to go to art school. His parents, however, have enrolled him in the prestigious Riverdale Academy. Enrolling in this new school will cause Jordan to commute every day from Washington Heights. His transition to Riverdale Academy is rocky at first, and Jordan meets an interesting group of new classmates. Author and illustrator, Jerry Craft, does a fantastic showing how being the new kid can be challenging.
This book is sure to be on the Newbery committee's radar for the 2020 Newbery Medal.
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