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!
*Please note that reviews and descriptions of the books listed below are from their respective Amazon.com listings.
Dog Man: For Whom the Ball Rolls
by Dav Pilkey The Supa Buddies have been working hard to help Dog Man overcome his bad habits. But when his obsessions turn to fears, Dog Man finds himself the target of an all-new supervillain! Meanwhile, Petey the Cat has been released from jail and starts a new life with Li'l Petey. But when Petey's own father arrives, Petey must face his past to understand the difference between being good and doing good. Dav Pilkey's wildly popular Dog Man series appeals to readers of all ages and explores universally positive themes, including empathy, kindness, persistence, and the importance of being true to one's self. 
The Astronaut Handbook
by Meghan McCarthy Do you have what it takes to be an astronaut? Blast off in this fun nonfiction picture book by the author of Pop! The Invention of Bubble Gum to find out! With an appealing text and funny, brightly colored illustrations, Meghan McCarthy transports aspiring space travelers to astronaut school in her young nonfiction picture book. Take a ride on the “Vomit Comet” and learn how it feels to be weightless. Try a bite of astronaut food, such as delicious freeze-dried ice cream. Have your measurements taken—100 of your hand alone—for your very own space suit. Get ready for liftoff! 
The Gruffalo
by Julia Donaldson A mouse is taking a stroll through the deep, dark wood when along comes a hungry fox, then an owl, and then a snake. The mouse is good enough to eat but smart enough to know this, so he invents . . . the gruffalo! As Mouse explains, the gruffalo is a creature with terrible claws, and terrible tusks in its terrible jaws, and knobbly knees and turned-out toes, and a poisonous wart at the end of its nose. But Mouse has no worry to show. After all, there’s no such thing as a gruffalo. . . . |
Here We Are: Notes for Living on Planet Earth
by Oliver Jeffers Oliver Jeffers, arguably the most influential creator of picture books today, offers a rare personal look inside his own hopes and wishes for his child--and in doing so gifts children and parents everywhere with a gently sweet and humorous missive about our world and those who call it home. Insightfully sweet, with a gentle humor and poignancy, here is Oliver Jeffers' user's guide to life on Earth. He created it specially for his son, yet with a universality that embraces all children and their parents. Be it a complex view of our planet's terrain (bumpy, sharp, wet), a deep look at our place in space (it’s big), or a guide to all of humanity (don’t be fooled, we are all people), Oliver's signature wit and humor combine with a value system of kindness and tolerance to create a must-have book for parents. 
The Wild Robot Escapes
by Peter Brown The sequel to the bestselling The Wild Robot, by award-winning author Peter Brown Shipwrecked on a remote, wild island, Robot Roz learned from the unwelcoming animal inhabitants and adapted to her surroundings--but can she survive the challenges of the civilized world and find her way home to Brightbill and the island? From bestselling and award-winning author and illustrator Peter Brown comes a heartwarming and action-packed sequel to his New York Times bestselling The Wild Robot, about what happens when nature and technology collide. 
I Am Neil Armstrong
by Brad Meltzer This friendly, fun biography series focuses on the traits that made our heroes great--the traits that kids can aspire to in order to live heroically themselves. Each book tells the story of one of America's icons in a lively, conversational way that works well for the youngest nonfiction readers and that always includes the hero's childhood influences. At the back are an excellent timeline and photos. This volume tells the story of Neil Armstrong, the first person to walk on the moon. |