The Bridge to Terabithia

The Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson PLAYAWAY J F PAT—This is a  good story to read as an audiobook. The narration paints the magic kingdom of Terabithia in the same way Jess Aarons experiments with drawing in his sketchbook. Jess befriends Leslie Burke and together they create the forest haven that is Terabithia.

Small as an Elephant

Small as an Elephant by Jennifer Richard Jacobson J JAC—11 year old Jack and his mom go on a camping trip together.  Jack wakes up in the morning to find that his mom is gone! She has always been unpredictable but would she really just take off during the night and leave him all alone? Can Jack find his way home?  What will happen if the authorities find out?

Here Comes the Big Mean Dust Bunny

Here Comes the Big Mean Dust Bunny by Jan Thomas E THO—If you loved Rhyming Dust Bunnies, then you must pick this one up.  The sequel involves lots of rhyming, a cat, and much hilarity.  It is great for kids learning to read on their own or preschoolers looking for a funny book. 

The Strange Case of Baby H

The Strange Case of Baby H by Kathryn Reiss J M HIS—As Clara and her family endure the devastating earthquake in San Francisco in 1906, they discover that an infant has been abandoned on their doorstep.  As they care for her they find out that she has been kidnapped and is in danger.  Mystery fans will be hooked by the daring rescues, escapes and sinister criminals involved in this story.

Money Doesn’t Grow on Trees

Money Doesn’t Grow on Trees by Neale S. Godfrey PC 332.024 GOD—If you want to teach your kids about money, then this book is the one for you. With 180,000 young adults between the ages of eighteen and twenty-four declaring bankruptcy last year, teaching kids at a young age the difference between “want” and “need” couldn’t come soon enough. This book shows you how to teach kids the value of money and also how to encourage them to save and spend wisely.

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone by J.K. Rowling, read by Jim Dale AUDIO CD J F ROW— Harry Potter fans are in for a treat with this audio book version of Harry’s first year at Hogwarts. Experience the first novel all over again with Jim Dale’s narration, as he provides distinct voices for each character. If you like Harry Potter or you’re new to audio books, be sure to check this one out!

We Are in a Book

We Are in a Book by Mo Willems ER WIL—Join Piggie and Elephant in another escapde!  This time, they realize someone is watching them, and they figure out it is a reader.  What do they do then?

The Unforgettable Season

The Unforgettable Season by Phil Bildner J 796.357 BIL—Any baseball fan of any age will enjoy this story of the season of 1941 when Joe DiMaggio and Ted Williams set records that are still standing today!  The text and colorful pictures will bring the reader back to that unforgettable season when two of baseball’s greatest players reached the top of the record book.  A great book to read to a younger reader!

Balls

Balls by Melanie Davis Jones ER JON—The series “A Rookie Reader” provides simple high frequency sight words with picture cues perfect for the beginning reader. Follow along with this story to see the many things balls can do!