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Welcome Little One
For parents, the arrival of a newborn child is an event that offers the promise of never-ending love. Filled with lively illustrations and heartfelt rhyming text, Welcome Little One allows parents and children to celebrate and cherish their bond. Ages infannt-5 years. Magsamen, S. (2015). Welcome little one. New York, NY: Sourcebooks Jabberwocky. -
Goodnight Already!
Meet Bear. He's exhausted. All he wants is to go to sleep. Meet Duck, Bear's persistent next-door neighbor. All he wants is to hang out . . . with Bear. An exhausted bear on the way to bed must fend off the incursions of his chatty, bored, coffee-drinking duck friend in this witty take on trouble in the sleep department. Ages 4-8. Jory, J. (2014). Goodnight Already. New York, NY: Harper Collins. -
Midnight Library
Perfect for bedtime reading, pay a visit to the Midnight Library where you can snuggle up for a nighttime story.
There is a little library that only opens at night. In the library there is a little librarian--and her three assistant owls--who helps everyone find the perfect book. The library is always peaceful and quiet . . . until one night when some of the animals stir up a little trouble. Ages 3-6 years. Kazuna, K. (2014). Midnight library. New York, NY: Roaring Book Press. -
The Adventures of Beekle: The Unimarginary Friend
In four chapters, Beekle, an imaginary friend, undergoes an emotional journey to find his human. Illustrations also add to the fun.
This magical story begins on an island far away where an imaginary friend is born. He patiently waits his turn to be chosen by a real child, but when he is overlooked time and again, he sets off on an incredible journey to the bustling city, Santat, J. (2014). The adventures of Beekle: the unimaginary friend. New York, NY: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers. -
Fox's Garden
A young boy's kindness to a fox and how the fox repays him are at the heart of the wordless book. Cut paper images in sublte tones bring warmth to the story. Ages 6-8 years. Camcam, P. (2015). Fox's garden. New York, NY: Enchanted Lion Books. -
The Fourteenth Goldfish
Eleven-year-old Ellie has never liked change. She misses fifth grade. She misses her old best friend. She even misses her dearly departed goldfish. Then one day a strange boy shows up. He’s bossy. He’s cranky. And weirdly enough . . . he looks a lot like Ellie’s grandfather, a scientist who’s always been slightly obsessed with immortality. Could this pimply boy really be Grandpa Melvin? Ages 8-14. Holmn, J. (2014). The fourteenth goldfish. New York, NY: Random House Books for Young Readers. -
Half A Chance
A young girl struggles to find her place when her family moves. As she seeks out subjects for her photos, Lucy gets to know Nate, the boy next door. But slowly the camera reveals what Nate doesn't want to see: his grandmother's memory is slipping away, and with it much of what he cherishes about his summers on the lake. This summer, Nate will learn about the power of art to show truth. Ages 9-12. Lord, C. (2014). Half a chance. New York, NY: Scholastic. -
Edna in the Desert
This is a great coming of age read. Can a Beverly Hills teen survive without a cell phone, Internet or TV? ...Edna will find out.
Edna is thirteen, spoiled and wreaking havoc at school. Her therapist advocates medication, but her parents come up with an alternative cure: Edna will spend the summer in the desert with her grandparents. Their remote cabin is cut off from cell phone service, Internet and TV. Ages 11-18. Lederman, M. (2013). Edna in the desert. New York, NY: eLectico Publishing. -
Conversion
It’s clear reading Conversion that Katherine Howe not only has deep knowledge and insight about the Salem Witch Trials, but also a deep passion. It’s this love and respect for the subject matter that enhances the novel from good to great. Though the story is based on two real-life Massachusetts events — one historical and one contemporary — it never feels as if you’re reading history. Ages 12-18. Howe, K. (201)4. Conversion. New York, NY: G.P. Putnam's Sons. Books for Young Readers. -
The Perfectionists
The Perfectionists — a murder mystery revenge story — is a page-turner in the truest sense of the word, and it’s another necessary entry into female friendship literature. A must read for gilrs of any age. Ages 13-18. Shepard,S. (2014). The perfectionists. New York, NY: Harper Collins.
