Grade 5
Eleven-year-old Thyme is happy that her little brother Val is accepted for a new trial drug to treat his cancer, but she’s unhappy that they have to move from California all the way to New York, away from her best friend and everything she’s used to. She holds on to the fact that the move is only temporary, but when her father finds a new job in New York City, she fears that their move may become permanent. To find out what happens to Val, Thyme and their family, read Counting Thyme by Melanie Conklin.
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Ghosts by Raina Telgemeier
Grade 3
When Caterina and her family move to Bahía de la Luna because her sister Maya has Cystic Fibrosis, Cat’s neighbor tells her that there are ghosts in their new town. Maya is on a mission to find a ghost, but Cat wants nothing to do with them. Will she be able to get over her fears? Read Ghosts by Raina Telgemeier to find out.
Dory Fantasmagory: Dory, Dory, Black Sheep by Abby Hanlon
Grade 2
Dory, also known as Rascal, lives in two worlds: in real life with her family and friends at home and at school, and her imaginary world that includes her best friend Mary, a friendly monster that lives under her bed. Dory has a loose tooth, and she thinks that Mrs. Gobble Gracker, her imaginary enemy is going to prevent the Tooth Fairy from coming. To find out what happens, Read Dory Fantasmagory: Dory, Dory, Black Sheep by Abby Hanlon.
We Found A Hat by Jon Klassen
Grades K-1
In We Found a Hat by Jon Klassen, two turtles find a hat. But there are two of them and only one hat! Read We Found a Hat by Jon Klassen to find out what they do to compromise.
School’s First Day of School by Adam Rex
Grades K-1
In School’s First Day of School by Adam Rex, everyone is nervous for the first day of school, especially the school itself. The school wonders how the children will behave and whether or not they will be nice to him. Read School’s First Day of School by Adam Rex to find out if the school is the only one with first-day jitters.
I Was Saved by the Bell: Stories of Life, Love, and Dreams That Do Come True by Peter Engel
Ages 18+
Peter Engel, the creator of the 90s TV show Saved By the Bell, tells of how hard he worked to make it happen, as well as stories from his life and what he learned along the way. Fans of the show will love reading this memoir about Engel and gain behind the scenes insight about Saved By the Bell.
Thanks to NetGalley.com for a review copy of this book.
Kit Kat and Lucy: The Country Cats Who Changed A City Girl’s World by Lonnie Hull Dupont
Ages 16+
Kit Kat and Lucy were two cats who arrived in their humans’ lives a year apart and gave them what they’ve been missing. Lonnie and her husband Joe were long-time city people who moved to the country and settled in Michigan. Each cat having her own “personality,” Kit Kat and Lucy had to work their way into Lonnie and Joe’s hearts, and learn to get along with each other. The four became one big family, and Lonnie and Joe couldn’t imagine their lives without their furry friends.
Thanks to NetGalley.com for a review copy of this book.
Bear In Love by Daniel Pinkwater
Ages 1-7
Bear finds a present outside his cave. It is orange, long and pointy, and sweet and crunchy. As he eats it, he wonders where it came from. The next day, two more of the same gift appears. He knows that someone who cares about him is leaving him the treats. But who? Bear wants to be able to leave a present for his secret admirer, too. He follows clues and eventually meets his special someone.
Abuela by Arthur Dorros
Ages 1-7
A little girl imagines flying high above the buildings of New York City while riding on a bus with her grandmother. The colorful images of this book are paired with simple text and will be enjoyed by children and adults alike.
Te Amo, Bebe, Little One by Lisa Wheeler
Ages 1-7
This sweet story about a mother’s love for her child features Mexican images and rhythmic text. The story takes place during the child’s first year and is perfect for reading any time of day.
