The Best Club
(Katie Woo Series)
By: Fran Manushkin
Released: August 1, 2016
J READER
Katie Woo would love to be part of Sophie's club, but it seems like Sophie doesn't think Katie is special enough. In fact, no one is! How will Katie and her friends manage to join the best club around? Fans of the Katie Woo series will love this latest book, full of humor and a bit of the typical school-age drama!
Short chapters and bright illustrations make this series a great choice for children who are comfortable reading on their own, but are not yet ready for larger chapter books. Reading early chapter books such as this help children gain confidence and practice they need to conquer more challenging books later on.
(Katie Woo Series)
By: Fran Manushkin
Released: August 1, 2016
J READER
Katie Woo would love to be part of Sophie's club, but it seems like Sophie doesn't think Katie is special enough. In fact, no one is! How will Katie and her friends manage to join the best club around? Fans of the Katie Woo series will love this latest book, full of humor and a bit of the typical school-age drama!
Short chapters and bright illustrations make this series a great choice for children who are comfortable reading on their own, but are not yet ready for larger chapter books. Reading early chapter books such as this help children gain confidence and practice they need to conquer more challenging books later on.
Pete the Cat: Sir Pete the Brave
By: James Dean
Released: June 28, 2016
J READER
Pete the Cat, the grooviest cat around, is back in this latest book about his adventures! This time Pete is a knight on a quest to save his friend, Lady Callie, the most awesome harpist in all the land. But when he ends up trapped in a dragon’s lair, Lady Callie might have to do the saving. Will Pete be able to rescue her and become Callie’s very own knight-in-shining-armor? You will have to read to find out!
This early reader is a great choice to share with a child who cannot yet read on their own. Bright, sketch-like illustrations keep kids visually interested along with Dean’s famous humor and cool-cat characters!
By: James Dean
Released: June 28, 2016
J READER
Pete the Cat, the grooviest cat around, is back in this latest book about his adventures! This time Pete is a knight on a quest to save his friend, Lady Callie, the most awesome harpist in all the land. But when he ends up trapped in a dragon’s lair, Lady Callie might have to do the saving. Will Pete be able to rescue her and become Callie’s very own knight-in-shining-armor? You will have to read to find out!
This early reader is a great choice to share with a child who cannot yet read on their own. Bright, sketch-like illustrations keep kids visually interested along with Dean’s famous humor and cool-cat characters!
There’s a Bear on My Chair
By: Ross Collins
Released: June 4, 2016
J PICTURE
Poor Mouse! A bear has settled in his favorite chair and that chair just isn't big enough for two. Mouse tries all kinds of tactics to move the pesky Bear but nothing works and poor Mouse gives up. Once Mouse has gone, Bear gets up and walks home. But what's that? Is that a Mouse in Bear's house?!
Kids will love this rhyming picture book and laugh-out-loud at the hilarious storyline. The cute illustrations of Bear and Mouse will also capture young readers, and likely older ones too!
By: Ross Collins
Released: June 4, 2016
J PICTURE
Poor Mouse! A bear has settled in his favorite chair and that chair just isn't big enough for two. Mouse tries all kinds of tactics to move the pesky Bear but nothing works and poor Mouse gives up. Once Mouse has gone, Bear gets up and walks home. But what's that? Is that a Mouse in Bear's house?!
Kids will love this rhyming picture book and laugh-out-loud at the hilarious storyline. The cute illustrations of Bear and Mouse will also capture young readers, and likely older ones too!
Whose Eye Am I?
By: Shelley Rotner
Released: January 30, 2016
J NON-FICTION [J 573.88 ROTNER]
Can you tell “Who am I?” just by looking at an animals eyes? Check out this book and take a guess! After you take a guess and find out which animal belongs to each eye, you will discover that each animal has a unique and amazing way of seeing. Snakes have clear eyelids that cannot ever open or close! Some sea creatures have hundreds of eyes around the edges of their shells! Brimming with vivid and engaging photographs, this book also includes a clear explanation of how human eyes work, a labeled diagram of a human eye, a glossary and an index.. Young readers will likely become intrigued by all the unique photographs and fun facts that the pages.
This book is best suited for children in grades 1-3, but would be enjoyed by children even older. Children who aren’t comfortable reading on their own yet will likely need some help from an adult.
By: Shelley Rotner
Released: January 30, 2016
J NON-FICTION [J 573.88 ROTNER]
Can you tell “Who am I?” just by looking at an animals eyes? Check out this book and take a guess! After you take a guess and find out which animal belongs to each eye, you will discover that each animal has a unique and amazing way of seeing. Snakes have clear eyelids that cannot ever open or close! Some sea creatures have hundreds of eyes around the edges of their shells! Brimming with vivid and engaging photographs, this book also includes a clear explanation of how human eyes work, a labeled diagram of a human eye, a glossary and an index.. Young readers will likely become intrigued by all the unique photographs and fun facts that the pages.
This book is best suited for children in grades 1-3, but would be enjoyed by children even older. Children who aren’t comfortable reading on their own yet will likely need some help from an adult.
Night Sky Watcher
By: Raman Prinja
Released: July 5, 2016
J NON-FICTION [J 523.1 PRINJA]
Get ready to explore the magical night sky! Find out everything there is to know about what you can spot in the sky, such as how explorers used constellations as a form of navigation. Also, discover when is the best time to spot comets and why the Moon's appearance has changed over time. Night Sky Watcher includes everything from the Sun to the Moon, to the stars and planets. Symbols are used within the book to show what can be seen in the northern and southern hemispheres. This allows the reader to view exactly what they can see in the sky, regardless of their location!
This book is sure to be a hit with sky and space-loving kids! Every page has vivid, close-up photographs of stars, planets, and space. Easy to understand explanations of scientific concepts, such as the lunar phases, along with basic astronomy is included. Science is definitely made fun on each and every page! This book is best suited for children in grades 2 and up who are comfortable reading on their own. Some younger children may need to read this book along with an adult for extra help.
By: Raman Prinja
Released: July 5, 2016
J NON-FICTION [J 523.1 PRINJA]
Get ready to explore the magical night sky! Find out everything there is to know about what you can spot in the sky, such as how explorers used constellations as a form of navigation. Also, discover when is the best time to spot comets and why the Moon's appearance has changed over time. Night Sky Watcher includes everything from the Sun to the Moon, to the stars and planets. Symbols are used within the book to show what can be seen in the northern and southern hemispheres. This allows the reader to view exactly what they can see in the sky, regardless of their location!
This book is sure to be a hit with sky and space-loving kids! Every page has vivid, close-up photographs of stars, planets, and space. Easy to understand explanations of scientific concepts, such as the lunar phases, along with basic astronomy is included. Science is definitely made fun on each and every page! This book is best suited for children in grades 2 and up who are comfortable reading on their own. Some younger children may need to read this book along with an adult for extra help.
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