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Princesses, Unicorns, and Fancy Fun for Early Elementary

September 17, 2020 | strande

 

Trying to satisfy a princess-obsessed reader? Look no further. The following titles are full of royalty and mythical creatures, and some ordinary characters with extraordinary flair. 

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Hansel and Gretel and the green witch by Laura North

In this classic fairy tale, retold with a twist, Hansel and Gretel are eat a lot of junk food and aren't very active. Their father, the woodcutter, plans a trip for them to the woods for exercise. But the children get lost and discover a hungry--but health-conscious--witch!

Part of the Tadpoles Fairy Tale Twists series.

Picture Books for Fall

September 10, 2020 | agudenburr

Looking for some fiction and non-fiction picture books about fall, harvest, and farms? Here are a few picture books that you can read with your K-2nd grade child. 

Fall Stories

Hush up and hibernate! by Sandra Markle

Next Stop--Graphic Novels for Middle Grade Readers

September 5, 2020 | Michelle

Love Kids Graphic Novels but feel like you are ready for a longer story? Here are some awesome Kids and Teen Graphic Novels to reignite your love of the format. Enjoy!

All together now by artist Hope Larson

Animals and Humor for Early Elementary

September 1, 2020 | strande

When you combine a love of animals with an appreciation for good humor, what do you get? A lot of great things to read! For readers who love Elephant and Piggie and Pig the Pug, here is a selection of fiction and nonfiction to keep you laughing.

Llama destroys the world by Jonathan Stutzman
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Eating too much pie causes Llama to rip his dancing pants, opening a black hole and threatening the entire universe. Check out more books by Jonathan Stutzman.

I'm trying to love spiders : (it isn't easy.) by Bethany Barton

I'm Trying to Love Spiders will help you see these amazing arachnids in a whole new light, from their awesomely excessive eight eyes to the seventy-five pounds of bugs a spider can eat in a single year! Bethany Barton also tackles bees in a humorous and welcoming way.

Learning to Read? Not Sure Where to Start?

September 1, 2020 | strande

If you are looking for suggestions for a not-yet-reader who has just begun their reading journey, browse this list for some ideas to get them started. Don't forget to keep reading together to continue building their vocabulary and reading positivity. Take a look at our Early Literacy databases or Part 2 for additional resources.

I can run by Murray Head

The I Like to Read series is a great place to start. Featuring simple storylines and simple sentences, a variety of authors and illustrators and topics give readers an abundance of choice. The newer editions have Guided Reading levels clearly printed on the cover.

Today I will fly! by Mo Willems

Gerald and Piggie team up to deliver a fun, thoughtful introduction to reading. Entirely made up of dialogue, highly relevant plotlines, and a lot of repetition, the Elephant and Piggie series is delightful to read aloud, and is a fantastic way to keep reading from becoming a chore.

David Sedaris Read Alikes

August 27, 2020 | jonesw

If you've read everything by the hilarious David Sedaris, try one of these novels, memoirs, or essay collections for more humor!

The potty mouth at the table by Laurie Notaro
Here for it : or, how to save your soul in America : essays by R. Eric Thomas

If You Like the Smart Girl's Guides, Try...

August 26, 2020 | strande

If you enjoy the American Girl Smart Girl's Guide series, you might enjoy these other books about growing up, health and wellness, fun things to do, and inspirational people.

Be kind : 125 kind things to say & do : you can make the world a happier place! by Naomi Shulman

In a world where people spend more time engaging through screens than in real-life interaction, showing basic human kindness can feel like a lost art. Be Kind is a compilation of actionable things kids can do in their daily lives to make the world a kinder place.

Step into your power by Jamia Wilson

A guide for girls instructs them in how to harness their own power to succeed and grow, discussing the importance of community, making good choices, action, and self-care.

Psychological Thrillers and Mysteries

August 26, 2020 | jonesw

Looking for a suspenseful read with twist and turns? These thrillers and mysteries will have you turning pages late into the night!

Watching from the dark : a novel by Gytha Lodge
Too close to breathe by Olivia Kiernan

Celebrating 100 Years of Women's Right to Vote

August 18, 2020 | Michelle

One hundred years ago, women won the right to vote with the passage of the 19th Amendment. It was a long and grueling fight to get to that point, but now it is a right we share not just across genders, but races, nationalities, and more.

March of the suffragettes : Rosalie Gardiner Jones and the march for voting rights by 1973- Zachary Michael Jack

Kid's Nonfiction to Blow Your Mind

August 14, 2020 | Michelle

Nonfiction may sound like school, but check out these reads that are not just informational, but fun, too!

Cristiano Ronaldo : the ultimate fan book by Iain Spragg

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