 Chicken Talk
Written by Patricia MacLachlan Illustrated by Jarrett J. Krosoczka Age Level: 4 - 8 Grade Level: P – 3 They do in this story . . . and they can write too! It all starts when the kids are left home alone. Willie spots ‘no more arugula’ written in the dirt. Who knew chickens could be picky eaters? Willie and his sister show the writing to their parents, and soon all the chickens are scratching away. It’s a big secret until the chickens leave the mailman a note – ‘You drive too fast. Cheerful chickens cross this road.’ The mailman talks, but no one believes him. Will his sleepover beside the chicken coop change anyone’s mind? You’ll have to read for yourself to find out how this one ends!
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 Thomas Jefferson: Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Everything
Written & Illustrated by Maira Kalman Age Level 5 – 8 Grade Level K – 3 This is a very interesting book, well written and kid friendly. It’s full of facts about Thomas Jefferson from his friends to his wife, from his children to his interests. The author did not shy away from his flaws either. She wrote about Jefferson owning slaves, of having a slave mistress. I was surprised to find them here, but I thought the author did a good job of tackling difficult subjects. It makes this book a better fit for older children.  I Want That Nut!
Written & Illustrated by Madeline Valentine Age Level: 3 - 7 Grade Level: P – 2 This is a fun read that kids will love! Mouse and Chipmunk spot the most beautiful nut ever. They spent the rest of the book fighting over who should get it – until a surprise of an ending decides ownership. I didn’t see it coming, and there’s nothing better than a good surprise!  Monkey & Robot Written & Illustrated by Peter Catalanotto Age Level: 6 - 9 Grade Level: 1 – 4 Are you looking for a fun early chapter book for beginning readers? Something with two great friends that’s as much fun to read as FROG & TOAD or GEORGE & MARTHA? You found it! Monkey is silly like Frog, and Robot is more like Toad. Together they work their way through simple problems in four short chapters/stories. Monkey & Robot are now a trio of three fun books for young readers.  Ninja Red Riding Hood
Written by Corey Rosen Schwartz Illustrated by Dan Santat Age Level: 5 - 8 Grade Level: K – 3 Kids will love this ninja spin on Little Red Riding Hood. Poor Wolf, in his last adventure he couldn’t catch the three little pigs. In this one he decides to join them and learn some new ninja skills. Wolf meets Red in the woods, and things are back on track – until Red realizes he’s dressed up like Granny. Who’ll win this ninja battle? You’ll have to read to find out. If you like this one as much as I did, check out Corey’s other two ninja stories.  Power Up
Written by Seth Fishman Illustrated by Isabel Greenburg Age Level: 4 - 8 Grade Level: P – 3 I loved this book! The pictures are so full of energy that it spilled out and inspired me. I didn’t know my pinkie had enough energy to light up a huge city for a whole day. WOW! Read to discover what your body does with all that power. How you recharge so you never run out of fuel. This is a great book to show kids how the choices they make can empower them. My only disappointment – you can’t run your favorite toy off your spare energy. Too bad!  The Cookie Fiasco
Written & Illustrated by Dan Santat & Mo Willems Age Level: 6 - 8 Grade Level: 1 – 3 OMG – Oh My Gosh – this book is kid, AND teacher good! Their pitch, and the promise to the reader . . . Four Friends. Three Cookies. One Problem . Brilliant! A great story! Plus it helps kids understand fractions, even equivalent fractions. Brilliant! I am sending this title to my teacher friends in 3rd and 4th grades. Brilliant!  Hippos are Huge
Written by Jonathan London Illustrated by Matthew Trueman Age Level: 5 - 8 Grade Level: K – 3 I absolutely love this book! It’s nonfiction, and each spread is so well put together. Each one starts with a general fact in big print. Then a specific one is in smaller type. The illustrations are perfect for both. This pair fits the front cover – General fact – Hippos are huge! Specific fact – It’s so big that a baseball bat could fit in its mouth.  Skeleton for Dinner
Written by Margery Cuyler Illustrated by Will Terry Age Level: 4 - 8 Grade Level: P – 3 This book is as cute as the cover! Poor Skeleton hears the witches want to have him for dinner, but he’s afraid he’ll be on the menu. He turns to Ghost and Ghoul. Their best advice – hide. That won’t solve the problem, but, at least Skeleton won’t be dinner. Can anyone help? There is a little birdie, and they always seem to have the inside scoop. However dinner turns out, this is one cute story!  Mr. Lemoncello and the Titanium Ticket
Written by Chris Grabenstein Age Level: 8 - 12 Grade Level: 3 – 7 I loved this book, but the prologue threw me off. I’m new to this series, and I was expecting to see the characters I met in the prologue back in chapter 1. Evidently they’ve been in books 1-4. Instead I met Simon Skrindle. He’s a great main character. Super intelligent with logic and riddles. Talented at building things. The problem? He’s the only kid in town who can’t play Mr. Lemoncello’s games. He’s also bullied because of his geeky appearance and interests. The plot reminds me a little of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Mr. Lemoncello is looking forward to retirement, and he wants to find the perfect child to hand his game empire to. Kids will love the twists and turns as each character fights to win the first titanium ticket, plus Mr. Lemoncello’s versions of games like Candyland. It’s Nickoledeon, but with more slime! I can’t wait to see where the games go in the next Lemoncello book! |
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