Library Corner
Information about what is going on in our library and a place to learn about our NEW BOOKS!
Nightly Reading
Students should read at home nightly. They may read books independently or with a parent, a family member, a friend, a pet, or even a favorite toy - if they wish! When reading at home independently, your child should be able to read “fast and smooth.” This means that the books they are reading should be easy for them! When reading with the support of an adult at home or teacher at school, they may try books that are a bit more challenging.
*Here is a great list of basic questions to ask your child when reading at home!
Students should read at home nightly. They may read books independently or with a parent, a family member, a friend, a pet, or even a favorite toy - if they wish! When reading at home independently, your child should be able to read “fast and smooth.” This means that the books they are reading should be easy for them! When reading with the support of an adult at home or teacher at school, they may try books that are a bit more challenging.
*Here is a great list of basic questions to ask your child when reading at home!
| Questions to Ask When Reading at Home.pdf |
NEW BOOKS!
Are We There Yet?
by Dan Santat Let's face it: everyone knows that car rides can be boring. And when things get boring, time slows down. In this book, a boy feels time slowing down so much that it starts going backward--into the time of pirates! Of princesses! Of dinosaurs! The boy was just trying to get to his grandmother's birthday party, but instead he's traveling through Ancient Egypt and rubbing shoulders with Ben Franklin. When time flies, who knows where--or when--he'll end up. 
The Wild Robot
by Peter Brown Can a robot survive in the wilderness? When robot Roz opens her eyes for the first time, she discovers that she is all alone on a remote, wild island. She has no idea how she got there or what her purpose is--but she knows she needs to survive. After battling a violent storm and escaping a vicious bear attack, she realizes that her only hope for survival is to adapt to her surroundings and learn from the island's unwelcoming animal inhabitants. As Roz slowly befriends the animals, the island starts to feel like home--until, one day, the robot's mysterious past comes back to haunt her. From bestselling and award-winning author and illustrator Peter Brown comes a heartwarming and action-packed novel about what happens when nature and technology collide. 
Duck on a Tractor
by David Shannon Flushed with the success of his trailblazing bike ride around the farm, Duck decides he's ready to drive the tractor. As in the bestselling Duck on a Bike, all the barnyard animals share their humorous comments as they watch Duck do the unthinkable. Then, one by one, they join him on the tractor for a ride! But what happens when Duck drives the big red tractor through town, past the popular diner where all the locals are having lunch? What will those folks really think when they see Duck and all the other animals riding around on Farmer O'Dell's tractor? Filled with entertaining detail and sly jokes, readers will pore over each picture again and again. Perfect for reading aloud! |
The Legend of Rock, Paper, Scissors
by Drew Daywalt and Adam Rex New York Times Bestseller! 5 Starred Reviews! "Will have listeners in stitches." --Kirkus Reviews "Purely absurd, sidesplitting humor." --Booklist "The sort of story that makes children love to read." -- School Library Journal From acclaimed, bestselling creators Drew Daywalt, author of The Day the Crayons Quit and The Day the Crayons Came Home, and Adam Rex, author-illustrator of Frankenstein Makes a Sandwich, comes a laugh-out-loud hilarious picture book about the epic tale of the classic game Rock, Paper, Scissors. 
We Are All Wonders
by R.J. Palacio Over 6 million people have fallen in love Wonder and have joined the movement to Choose Kind. Now younger readers can meet Auggie Pullman, an ordinary boy with an extraordinary face, and his beloved dog, Daisy. Countless fans have asked R. J. Palacio to write a book for younger readers. With We’re All Wonders, she makes her picture-book debut as both author and artist, with a spare, powerful text and striking, richly imagined illustrations. Palacio shows readers what it’s like to live in Auggie’s world—a world in which he feels like any other kid, but he’s not always seen that way. We’re All Wonders may be Auggie’s story, but it taps into every child’s longing to belong, and to be seen for who they truly are. It’s the perfect way for families and educators to talk about empathy and kindness with young children. 
Pretty Kitty
by Karen Beaumont A counting picture book in rhyme about a lonely old man whose heart is slowly melted by an ever-growing number of kitties hoping to find a home. In this charming counting book, Pretty Kitty, a lonely old man discovers one kitty on his front step. But he does not want a kitty cat--scat! As the number of kitties grows, will the man find room in his heart—and home—for his new feline friends? A playful rhyming text makes this counting book perfect for sharing! |