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What's New at the Zoo?
Can't all the animals just get along? Lucky for readers, no! The bouncy lyrics of the title song by Comden and Green (from the musical Do Re Mi) take over, comprising the entirety of the text. This book is so fun to read in a sing-song voice to children. It is recommended for ages 3-7. Citation: Comden, B., & Green, A. (2011). What's new at the zoo? Maplewood, NJ: Blue Apple Books. -
Dragons Love Tacos
In this humorous tale dragons positively adore tacos of all varieties! If they have a taco though they will have salsa and that can lead to a whole bucket of trouble! This is a book for ages three to seven. As a first grade teacher, I know my class would love this story! Citation: Rubin, A., & Salmieri, D. (2012). Dragons love tacos. New York: Dial Books for Young Readers. -
Matchbox Diary
“Pick whatever you like most. Then I’ll tell you its story.” In this heart warming tale a little girl visits her great-grandfather and selects an old cigar box to learn about. Inside the cigar-box is all manners of little treasures that one by one tell a story about his past. I adore the blossoming relationship between the great-grandfather and the little girl. This story is geared for ages six through nine. Citation: Fleischman, P. (2013). The matchbox diary. Candlewick Press. -
Clockwork Princess
A huge Cassandra Clare fan I devoured the Infernal Devices Trilogy! Danger, betrayal, secrets, enchantment, and the tangled threads of love and loss intertwine as the Shadowhunters are pushed to the very brink of destruction in the breathtaking conclusion to the Infernal Devices trilogy. This series is recommended for middle Adolescence (ages 14-18). Citation: Clare, C. (2013). Clockwork princess. Margaret K. McElderry Books. -
Far Far Away
This is a dark, contemporary fairy tale where Jeremy Johnson Johnson can hear the voice of the ghost of Jacob Grimm, one half of The Brothers Grimm. Jacob watches over Jeremy, protecting him from an unknown dark evil, however anyone familiar with the Brothers Grimm knows not all fairy tales have happy endings. This page turning novel had me glued to my reading chair! It is an excellent read for early adolescence and up (ages 12+). Citation: McNeal, T. (2013). Far far away. Knopf Books for Young -
Chamelia and the New Kid in Class
The fantastic Chamelia adores standing out in a crowd and being the star. However when a new child in her class becomes the center of attention, Chamelia is left floundering on what to do! This story is for ages three to six. Citation: Long, E. (2013). Chamelia and the new kid in class. New York: Little, Brown. -
I Am Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Was Shot by the Taliban
I have been meaning to read this book for ages and am so glad I finally had the opportunity. The inspirational story of, “I AM MALALA” will make you believe in the power of one person's voice to inspire change in the world. This book is recommended for late adolescence (ages 17-21). Citation: Yousafzai, M., & Lamb, C. (2013). I am Malala: The girl who stood up for education and was shot by the Taliban. Little Brown and Company. -
Hokey Pokey
Hokey Pokey is an imaginative tale about a place where there are no adults, just children, and not many rules! It is a story about transition, growing up, becoming an adolescent, and learning to accept the good times with the bad. It is a great story for early adolescence (ages 10-14). Citation: Spinelli, J. (2013). Hokey Pokey. Alfred A. Knopf. -
Hide and Seek Harry Around the House
"Hide and Seek Harry Around the House" is a board book for early childhood ages two to four. In the story Harry likes to play hide-and-seek, but it’s hard to hide a hippo! After reading this book I ordered "Hide and Seek Harry Around the House" and "Hide and Seek Harry at the Beach" for a friend's baby shower. Citation: Citation: Harrison, K. (2014). Hide and seek Harry around the house. Candlewick. -
Waiting Is Not Easy! (An Elephant and Piggie Book)
In Waiting Is Not Easy! Piggie has a surprise for Gerald, but he is going to have to wait for it. And Wait. And wait some more... the horror!!! My first graders loved this book and so did I! This book is recommended for ages 4-8. Citation: Willems, M. (2014). Waiting Is Not Easy! Disney-Hyperion.
