Indoor S’Mores and Other Tasty Treats for Special Occasions

Indoor S’Mores and Other Tasty Treats for Special Occasions by Nick Fauchald J 641.5 FAU—This book is full of fun and yummy recipes for kids! From lemonade to rocky road fudge to campout banana boats you are sure to find a recipe that will be a hit!

Granny Torrelli Makes Soup

Granny Torrelli Makes Soup by Sharon Creech J CRE—With the help of her wise old grandmother, Rosie manages to work out some of her problems in her relationship with her best friend, Bailey, the boy next door.  Granny Torrelli likes to use her stories and her family recipes when helping Rosie.

Cam Jansen and the Chocolate Fudge Mystery

Cam Jansen and the Chocolate Fudge Mystery by David Adler J M ADL—Cam (Jennifer) Jsnsen is at it again with her partner Eric Shelton.  While the two are trying to raise money for the “Ride and Read”  program Cam notices an unusual woman wearing both sunglasses and a long raincoat when it is neither sunny nor raining. As she follows the clues Cam uncovers the keys to solving a mystery involving a bank robbery.

Arthur and the Crunch Cereal Contest

Arthur and the Crunch Cereal Contest by Marc Brown JP BRO—Arthur enters a jingle contest for Crunch Cereal. As he is struggling to find the perfect jingle he hears D.W. singing a catchy tune. Arthur and his “band” use the tune for the entry. Does Arthur win the Crunch Cereal Contest?

Bread and Jam for Frances

Bread and Jam for Frances by Russell Hoban E HOB—A classic story of a child who only wants to eat one thing.  But when that is all her mother starts serving her, she soon realizes that there are lots of other yummy things to eat.  A funny, engaging picture book. 

Chew, Chew, Gulp!

Chew, Chew, Gulp! by Lauren Thompson E THO—  Eating isn’t hard to do!  Follow these adorable pictures and rhyming text to learn about lots of ways to do it.

Andrew Zimmern’s Bizarre World of Food: Brains, Bugs & Blood Sausage

Andrew Zimmern’s Bizarre World of Food: Brains, Bugs & Blood Sausage by Andrew Zimmern J 394.12 ZIM—Fans of the TV show Andrew Zimmern’s Bizarre World of Food know exactly what kinds of truly “strange” foods Andrew has dined on. He has sampled local cuisine from around the globe and introduced children and adults of all ages to cultural traditions that vary ever so slightly from our own. In this book you’ll delve deeper inside some of his favorite places that he has traveled and get a behind the scenes look into his world of unique dining experiences. Warning: This is not light reading for those that are easily queasy!

Summer Reading 2012 Update

The Youth Services Department has been really busy with our first week of the Summer Reading Program.  So far by the third day of registration we surpassed the number of children registering for the program by 71% as compared to last summer!

• Summer Reading Program Youth Registrations 2011 Day 3 = 579
• Summer Reading Program Youth Registrations 2012 Day 3 = 988

As an extra incentive this summer we have partnered with the New Lenox School District #122. The school that has the most students complete our summer reading program will win a trophy and the opportunity to decorate one of our display cases. Show your school spirit and complete the New Lenox Public Library's Summer Reading Program, "Reading is So Delicious!"

Bake Sale

Bake Sale by Sarah Varon J GN VAR—Bandmates and best friends, Cupcake (a cupcake) and Eggplant (an…eggplant) will do anything for each other. Cupcake is a bakery owner who decides to raise money for a plane ticket to join Eggplant on a trip to Turkey to visit Eggplant’s aunt and meet his own idol Turkish Delight. But to do this, Cupcake’s going to need the help of Eggplant to man the bakery while he’s out selling his baked goods. When the vacation plans don’t go quite as anticipated, Cupcake is there to help out Eggplant, realizing that friendship is way more important than anything else. This fun, colorful graphic novel includes all the recipes for the fun treats Cupcake makes and sells. What a sweet treat!

The Case of the Doughy Creature

The Case of the Doughy Creature by Jenny Markas J M SCO—Scooby-Doo and his friends have a new case and they need your help to solve it. Velma’s friend makes the best pastries anyone has ever tried but he cannot get the customers to come into his pastry shop. There is a rumor that the bakery is haunted by a doughy creature. It is up to you and Scooby-Doo to get to the bottom of this mystery.

The Cheese

The Cheese by Margie Palatini E PAL—Palatini takes the nursery rhyme “The Farmer in the Dell” and retells the rhyme. But this time, the rat decides that there is no reason that the cheese should stand alone especially when it’s such a delicious treat. But will the other characters let him reach The Cheese?

A Backyard Vegetable Garden for Kids

A Backyard Vegetable Garden for Kids by Amie Jane Leavitt J 635 LEA—Kids love to plant seeds and watch things grow.  This book has  everything you will need to start your own backyard vegetable garden and establish healthy eating habits that could last a lifetime!