Month: June 2022
Katie the Catsitter
Katie the Catsitter In a city full of super heroes and super villians, Katie needs a summer job so she can go to camp with her trendy friends. The job she lands is not quite what she expects! A wild adventure for older kids and fun loving teens. 1st in a series.
FukuFuku. Kitten Tales, Vol. 01
FukuFuku. Kitten Tales, Vol. 01 Hot Graphic Novel title among the K-3 set! Heavy on drawings and light on words, a well-loved kitten gets into (and out of) the usual cat troubles. Told from the kittens point-of-view.
The Chicken Thief
The Chicken Thief Wordless picture books are for everyone! They require careful attention. This story is full of tension and humor, pursuit and escape, a delight from beginning to end. And there’s a sequel!
Savvy
Savvy A lively adventure chapter book with magical abilities and family drama, humorous and busy, a fun read.
All the Answers
All the Answers A fun chapter book (it’s also a graphic novel!) about a magical pencil that knows all the answers to a 12 yr old girl’s questions. Super handy to have around! But it makes life complicated too. Good book for thinking about life.
The Turtle of Oman
The Turtle of Oman A loving grandson makes a last adventure with his beloved grandfather into the desert to store up memories to take with him when he leaves for America. Sweet and poignant.
The Wild Robot
The Wild Robot Wonderful narration that makes you feel you are this intrepid and curious robot. She’s a loyal friend, and a quick learner. An epic story of survival.
How We Got to Now
How We Got to Now If you are curious about life, and love putting together puzzles, this read will connect inventions and social changes that have created the modern world. Terrific on audio!
Whistling in the Dark
Whistling in the Dark WWII themed chapter book, about rationing and the struggles to live during wartime in England. I loved the characters and the way they try to live a normal life in very abnormal circumstances.