Bear gets a taste of his own medicine in this delightful sequel to last month's staff pick. Silly, surprising rhymes make this another read-aloud winner.
Katie
Irene Smit - Kids’ Book of Paper Love – is back with another activity book full of great paper projects, and this time with stickers! Clever, creative, and lots of fun!
Robin
If you've ever felt confused about the plotline of Hayao Miyazaki's movie and want more of Howl's overdramatic eccentricities, check out the book it was based on! It has the same vibes but it's funny, contextual, and this version of Howl and Sophie are, dare I say, better than the movie!
Engel
Cilla Lee-Jenkins is a precocious, funny, irreverent kid with a huge imagination, so it only stands to reason that she's going to be a Best Selling Author Extraordinaire. But first she has to withstand the trials of second grade, navigate friendship, endure weird questions from strangers about "what" she is (um... a future author?), and worst of all: her mom is pregnant, and Cilla is NOT excited about it. This book is full of heart, humor, and hope, and it made me laugh out loud AND cry, IN FRONT OF STRANGERS. Also, the author is local and delightful!
Piera
A bat got trapped in the attic of Amara's house, and ever since, Amara has been fascinated with bats! But when she moved, her new house didn't have as many bats in the area, so Amara decided to change that! Determined, smart, and interested in making the world better for the bats, Amara raises funds to create a bat sanctuary...but will the bats ever populate it?
Included in the back are Amara's favorite facts about bats, too!
Mish
Lisa Aisato's beautiful illustrations paired with Olivia Lasky's translations weave seamlessly together, creating a stunning story of what it means to be human.
Jane
The creators of the ‘Welcome to the Museum’ series turn their sights and significant talents to the kingdom of fungi! Mushrooms are finally having their day in the sun and mycologists young and old will thrill in these glorious yet scientifically accurate representations of this most magical of kingdoms. A ticket to the Fungarium includes entry to four galleries that explore fungal biology, fungal diversity, fungal interactions and fungi and humans. Interesting and sometimes macabre fun facts abound.
Wendy
Briar Girls manages to incorporate the feelings and aspects of beloved fantasy classics like Stardust and Tamora Pierce’s Tortall, drawing from tropes such as the sleeping princess, and a curse placed by a witch, while transforming these things into something completely new. Join Lena on her journey into the Silence and encounter a tale filled with betrayal, quests, revenge, monsters, chases, escapes….really everything you could want from a fantasy novel.
Katherine
Sophie Blackall's If You Come to Earth is a touching picture book exploring the depths of human existence--not in a "why are we here sort of way," but rather "we're here so let's just make the best of it." With stunning illustrations and a simple but gripping writing style, this book is sure to be one that keeps all readers of all ages engaged.
Cindy
This book = a cup of hot chocolate! With its simple but stunning illustrations, it exudes warmth and sweetness as we follow two sisters on their winter day adventure. Perfect to cozy up with little loved ones to start the holiday season.
Kai
