By Kate DiCamillo
This is the tale of Peter Augustus Duchene, a ten-year-old orphan who receives an unbelievable piece of information from the local fortuneteller. Peter learns that his fate is tied to an elephant that has inexplicably fallen from the sky when a magician's trick goes terribly wrong. Why did it happen? And, how can an elephant possibly change the course of Peter's life? This darkly atmospheric, yet hopeful tale, demonstrates that when the answers to life’s big questions are opaque or unforthcoming, all is not lost. Great read aloud. For ages 8-13. ~Joyce
ISBN 978-0763644109
Odd and the Frost Giants
By Neil Gaiman
A fantasy/folk tale set in the time of the Vikings. The heart of the story is friendship and trust from a boy named Odd and three traveling friends: a bear, a fox and an eagle (representing three Norse Gods). They are trying to break the hold of winter over a land needing and waiting for spring. The story has many funny and touching moments. A lovely short tale that would be a great read aloud. Grade 4 and up for reading alone. ~Joyce
ISBN 978-0061671739
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days
By Jeff Kinney
This is the latest (#4) book in the saga of Greg Heffley. Once again, our hero does not want to do the expected. And who can blame him? Wouldn’t you rather spend your summer vacation in the house playing video games than being outside with the family? This series is loved by kids from third grade on up! ~Joyce
ISBN 978-0810983915
The Lightning Thief (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book 1)
By Rick Riordan
Mythology fans will love this story, the first in the “Percy Jackson and the Olympians” series. Kids unfamiliar with the Greek Gods will learn about them here while having no trouble following a rollicking good – and modern – adventure. This is the first in a series of five books. Grades 5 and up. ~Joyce
ISBN 978-0786838653
Larklight: A Rousing Tale of Dauntless Pluck in the Farthest Reaches of Space
By Philip Reeve
A space-fantasy adventure begins at Larklight, an ancient structure that orbits Earth. Attacked one day in 1851 by spiderlike creatures, they escape, only to be marooned on the moon, where they are captured by a moth and encased in jars containing voracious larvae. Freed by a band of extraterrestrial pirates led by young human Jack Havock, they fall into many wild adventures and encounter a mad scientist. Grades 4 and up. ~Joyce
ISBN 978-1599901459
Pinkalicious
By Victoria Kann
The title says it all. If you know a little girl who adores pink, this is the book for her! ~Joyce
ISBN 978-0060776398
The Lion & the Mouse
By Jerry Pinkney
Brilliant wordless picture book that will be read over and over again. The classic Aesop fable is brought to life with the best illustrations of Pinkney’s career. There isn’t a child that wouldn’t delight in this gift! ~Joyce
ISBN 9780316013567
Lawn Boy
By Gary Paulsen
When a twelve year old boy receives an old riding mower for his birthday, he decides he’ll use it to earn money to repair his bike. Before he knows it, he has dozens of clients, a partner, employees, a stockbroker, and even a prizefighter! An entertaining narrative on the free market economy that both adults and kids will enjoy. ~Macaire
ISBN 978-0553494655
Readers
For new independent readers, books that reinforce their reading with enjoyable plots! Start at Level 1 with
Biscuit
by Alyssa Capucilli
ISBN 978-0064442121
Bathtime for Biscuit
ISBN 978-0064442640
Biscuit Finds a Friend
ISBN 978-0064442435
Move on to Level 2 with:
Frog and Toad Together
by Arnold Lobel
ISBN 978-0064440219
Days with Frog and Toad
ISBN 978-0064440585
Frog and Toad Are Friends
ISBN 978-0064440202
And for proud new readers:
Jack Russell: Dog Detective series
By Darrel and Sally Odgers
Dog Den Mystery (Jack Russell: Dog Detective)
ISBN 978-1933605180
The Phantom Mudder (Jack Russell: Dog Detective)
ISBN 978-1933605197
The Mugged Pug (Jack Russell: Dog Detective)
ISBN 978-1933605326
Nonfiction:
For Boys Only: The Biggest, Baddest Book Ever
By Marc Aronson
Want to have some fun? Maybe learn how to land an airplane in an emergency? Or fight off an alligator? Escape from being tied up? How about taking a ride on one of America’s scariest roller coasters? Learn how to make fake blood or turn a real bone into a pretzel. These are only a few of the great pieces of information you’ll find in this book! Grades 4 and up. ~Joyce
ISBN 978-0312377069
Nic Bishop Butterflies And Moths
By Nic Bishop
Award-winning photographer Bishop brings his knowledge of biology and nature to life with another great nature book. ~Joyce
ISBN 978-0439877572
You Never Heard of Sandy Koufax?!
By Jonah Winter
The cover has a hologram of Koufax pitching – that alone will get kids excited about this book! Much about this private man has been a mystery, so Winter focuses on how the gifted young athlete went from unpredictable to otherworldly in such a short time. We learn that he spent his early career warming the bench until in Los Angeles he finally could control the ball. An excellent picture book biography. ~Joyce
ISBN 978-0375837388
Moonshot: The Flight of Apollo 11 (Richard Jackson Books (Atheneum Hardcover))
By Brian Floca
Forty years after NASA’s Apollo 11 mission first landed astronauts on the moon, this striking nonfiction picture book takes young readers along for the ride. Grades K through 3. ~Joyce
ISBN 978-1416950462
Roots, Shoots, Buckets & Boots: Gardening Together with Children
By Sharon Lovejoy
Introduce kids to the joys of gardening with this colorful, easy to read book. Contains sections of gardening basics, theme gardens, and the top 20 plants for kids as well as discovery walks, garden plans, and activities and crafts. Straightforward enough for beginning gardeners with eye catching drawings and simple instructions. ~Macaire
ISBN 978-0761110569
Board Books:
Put these chunky, bright, fairly indestructible books into baby’s and toddler hands. They will enjoy you reading to them and enjoy the sounds of the books.
~Joyce
Beep Beep
ISBN 978-0763634827
Choo Choo
ISBN 978-0763634773
By Peter Horacek
Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes (Baby Board Books)
ISBN 978-0859537285
By Annie Kubler
Mary Wore Her Red Dress and Henry Wore His Green Sneakers
ISBN 978-0395900222
By Merle Peek
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