We love these books, and you might too! Click on a book's cover to learn more about it. Then, click on the buttons on the bottom to see them in the catalog, Overdrive, and Hoopla.
Check back monthly for new picks. Enjoy! - Children's Staff
Staff Favorites
Non-Fiction
A great middle-grade read about a real life spy and about the protective equipment used in this profession. Learn about the science and engineering involved in developing the equipment, and how changes have been made due to weapon improvements.
View in our catalogBatman Science Batsuits & Capes
Candace Fleming gives us a remarkable account of uncovering Tutankhamun's Tomb and, some believe, it's curse. It has been 100 years since the discovery of King Tut's tomb and interest has never waivered. Read about the Egyptian boy ruler who still has songs written about him to this day. What a fascinating story!
View in our catalogCurse of the Mummy
A stray dog wanders the Milwaukee docks until he realizes his calling-to be a ship dog! After being rescued from the Milwaukee River, Sport lives on the lighthouse tender ship, the Hyacinth. He helps the crew as they deliver supplies. Over time Sport becomes popular among the lighthouse tenders' families, and crew members of other ships. He even joins the crew's baseball team! I love history & dogs and this tale has both!
View in our catalogSport: Ship Dog of the Great Lakes
Chapter Book
This is just one of our many Scooby-Doo early chapter books. Each book has a section of discussion questions and written activities.
View in our catalog View with HooplaScooby-Doo! Ski Trip Terror
Percy organizes a treasure hunt for all his animal friends. Read along to see who wins and there is a bonus search for the reader at the end of the book. Perhaps you will be inspired to organize your own treasure hunt inside your house or in your backyard!
View in our catalogTreasure Hunt
Simon, Jared, and Mallory Grace move into the house of an eccentric relative and find a field guide to magical creatures. The house is full of surprises! This a great start to the series.
View in our catalogSpiderwick Chronicles: The Field Guide
In the authors classic style, a hedgehog learns about all the things he missed while sleeping last winter.
View in our catalog View with OverdriveSnowy Nap
Sandy Saito LOVES baseball and playing with his friends. After Pearl Harbor is bombed, Sandy's friends call him names, and his family can't go to certain parts of the city. 21,000 Japanese-Canadians are put in internment camps during WW2, bu Sandy still finds solace in baseball. This is a wonderful graphic novel about history and how our favorite things bring comfort in difficult times.
View in our catalogStealing Home
Mystery! Magic! Culture! I love this book! 11-year old Ella is the first Conjuror to attend the Arcanum Training Institute, a magic school in the clouds where Marvellers from around the world practice their cultural arts. Athough she isn't trusted, she makes good friends who help her solve a major myster. I've alwys loved magic and adventure, and this story did not disappoint.
View in our catalogThe Marvellers
Picture Book
A silly whodunit story full of wacky words such as, codswallop and poppycock, alonog with their meanings. This book is sure to make you smile!
View in our catalogHornswoggled!
A funny story about what it means to be different and why that is a good thing!
View in our catalog View with OverdriveThe World Needs More Purple People
This is a lovely story about selflessness. It is truly a topic worth revisiting at any age. What we give of ourselves often is reciprocated in other ways.
View in our catalogGoat's Coat
Life is short so why wait to celebrate? Recognize the little joys in a day and it sure to cultivate happiness. Sharing these instances doubles the pleasure. Besides, who doesn't like cake?
View in our catalogSometimes Cake
I found this to be hilarious and the illustrations are spot on! I hope you find this just as humorous as I did.
View in our catalogStill Stuck
The illustrations in the book are stunning and the story is truly amazing. A young 4 year-old girl feels like the only world she knows is a refugee camp, until her father shows her there is more. And that, no matter where we are, we always have each other.
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From the Tops f the Trees
So imaginative! A ship run by animals is seeking greener pastures. Bad weather and disagreements break out.
View in our catalogThe Antlered Ship
Learn about all the slumbering animals you pass by as you take a winter trek in the woods. Great S.T.E.M. (science, technology, engineeriing and mathematics) connection.
View in our catalog View with Hoopla View with OverdriveOver and Under the Snow