What We Are Reading
Here are some quotes from library staff about their latest recommended picks:
We Have a Playdate by Frank W. Dormer: “Relatable, frank, funny stories and illustrations.”
Sherlock Sam and the Missing Heirloom in Katong by A. J. Low : “Rich culture and sensory descriptions, great stories, fast pace, fun mysteries.”
No One Owns the Colors by Gianna Davy, ill. by Brenda Rodriguez: “Color is not owned by gender, identity, or culture. Here's a great book on why that is!”
How Long is a Whale? by Alison Limentani: “Early math book that introduces kids to different animals, alternatively methods for measurement, and comparison fun.”
What’s Hot This Month
Looking for something a little more literary before heading into summer? Take a look at these deep, finely crafted books for children.
Featured Title
Baby-Sitters Little Sister: Karen’s Ghost adapted by D. K. Yingst
Karen thinks there's a ghost in her house! But she has never really seen the ghost of Old Ben Brewer... until now.
Karen and her stepsister, Kristy, have found out that Ben Brewer and his spooky friends are going to have a birthday party in their attic on Halloween night! It used to be fun having a ghost around. But now Karen isn't so sure!
What’s New This Month
Speaking of popular series, the newest
Crayons picture book and the latest
FunJungle mystery are coming to library shelves. Also on the way is a picture book by Ben Clanton featuring everyone’s favorite anxious jellyfish, and new books by Jan Thomas, Vivian Zhou, Wendy Wan Long Shang, Nina Crews, Cynthia Leitich Smith, Julie Flett, Matthew Burgess, Ibi Zoboi, and more.
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