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The Daddies Boat by Lucia Monfried

Michelle

Ages 3-7

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This is a picture book about a girl and one of her parents. The two of them wait for the Daddies Boat to come in every Friday afternoon. The story chronicles their carefree life at the beach house while they wait for the other parent to return. They play cards together, make picnics, and eat ice cream. Every night before bed, bedtime stories are read to the little girl. Then, before the Daddies Boat comes, they go grocery shopping for a special welcome home dinner. The story has a delightful surprise ending that kids will love!

Adventure, Middle Grade Fiction, Series

The Maze of Bones by Rick Riordan

Michelle

Grades 3-6

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The Maze of Bones by Rick Riordan is the first book in the 39 Clues series. Meet brother and sister pair Amy and Dan Cahill, whose job is to find a very important clue that their late grandmother, Grace Cahill has left to them in her will. This series is very popular with children, especially those who love adventure books. Read The Maze of Bones and the rest of the 39 Clues series by Rick Riordan et. al.

Picture Books

Goodnight Selfie by Scott Menchin

Michelle

Ages 3-7

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Goodnight Selfie by Scott Menchin is a fun book for children that follows the main character as she takes “selfies” with her brother’s camera-phone. It seems as if every daily event merits a selfie. The last one of the day, of course, is the “goodnight selfie.” Read Goodnight Selfie by Scott Menchin to find out what adventures and misadventures are documented with selfies.

Animals, Picture Books

Me First by Helen Lester

Michelle

Ages 3-7

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Me First by Helen Lester is a fun book about Pinkerton Pig and his Scout troop who go on a field trip to the beach. Pinkerton always wants to be first: first on the bus, first off the bus, and first to care for a sandwich. Yes, Pinkerton is hungry and he would care for a sandwich. Read Me First by Helen Lester to find out what mischief Pinkerton gets himself into when he insists on always being first!

Picture Books, Series

Baby Brains by Simon James

Michelle

Ages 3-7baby_brains

Baby Brains by Simon James is a book about the Brains family and their baby. Mrs. Brains reads to and listens to music with her baby every night while he is still in her tummy, and when he is born, he is able to do things like fix the family car and work as a doctor in the local hospital. It seems there is nothing Baby Brains can’t do. Read this and other books in the Baby Brains series!

Humor, Middle Grade Fiction

Jacky Ha-Ha by James Patterson and Chris Grabenstein

Michelle

Grades 3-5Jacky-Ha-Ha-

Jacky is a funny girl who has a stutter and loves to make kids laugh. Because she’s always making jokes during class, she accumulates a lot of detention time. Then Ms. O’Mara makes Jacky an offer. She can join the school play and attend rehearsals instead of sitting in detention every day after school. But can Jacky get her stutter under control to feel confident enough to act in the play? Read Jacky Ha-Ha by James Patterson and Chris Grabenstein to find out.

Middle Grade Fiction

The Bubble Wrap Boy by Phil Earle

Michelle

Grades 4-6bubble wrap

Told from the point of view of Charlie Han, The Bubble Wrap Boy is a story of friendship and family. Charlie has always felt like an outsider who is a little bit geeky and doesn’t have many friends. Then Charlie discovers skateboarding and his whole world changes. He finally feels like he fits in somewhere. Kids will identify with Charlie as someone who has found his passion.

Middle Grade Fiction

The Meaning of Maggie by Megan Jean Sovern

Michelle

Grades 4-6

meaning of maggieEleven-year-old Maggie Mayfield is excited about life. Besides being a science fair champion and a shareholder in Coca-Cola, she has aspirations of being a future president of the United States. Things change for Maggie when her dad calls a family meeting and tells everyone that he is quitting his job because of his health. Maggie is determined to help her dad with whatever he needs so that he can get back on his feet and feel better as soon as possible.