" Wonderfully illustrated by the Dutch animators behind the Oscar nominated short A Single Life, this story of mysterious mischief is a humorous whodunit that addresses the issues of difference and respect for others.Senseless vandalism has hit the quiet village and the evidence is scattered everywhere: a seesaw cut in half, fishing rods split in … Continue reading Who Did That? A Whodunit for Children
Month: February 2019
Some Cat!
"Violet has always imagined ruling a kingdom with sharp claws and velvet paws, so when she is adopted and goes to live with two dogs, she immediately takes over with a Meowww! Hisssss! and Spat! Poor George and Zippity try to befriend Violet, but they get nowhere. One afternoon, while her new family is out … Continue reading Some Cat!
The Birds, the Bees, and the Berenstain Bears
"When Mama announces that she is going to have a baby, Sister Bear is curious about where the baby came from and how it is going to get out of Mama’s body."Library Description As a kid the Berenstain Bears were one of my favorite series! (Them and Little Critter!) I remember that I always went … Continue reading The Birds, the Bees, and the Berenstain Bears
What Not to Do If You Turn Invisible
" A surprising, stunningly beautiful, and funny novel about a girl who turns invisible and, in the process, discovers who she really is, from the author of TIME TRAVELING WITH A HAMSTER Twelve-year-old Ethel Leatherhead only meant to cure her acne, not turn herself invisible. But that’s exactly what happens when she combines herbs bought … Continue reading What Not to Do If You Turn Invisible
Lester’s Dreadful Sweaters
"A fastidious fellow, Lester likes everything just so. So when Cousin Clara moves in and knits him truly dreadful sweaters as fast as he can surreptitiously dispose of them, Lester must think of a way to get rid of them for good — or be doomed to look like a clown forever." Amazon Summary This … Continue reading Lester’s Dreadful Sweaters
The Amazing Love Story of Mr. Morf
” Mr. Morf is a circus dog who walks the high wire every night. He’s very good at his job, but he’s lonely—everyone in the circus has someone to love except for him. So he sets off in search of a companion, but none of the animals he encounters is quite right. Penelope the swallow … Continue reading The Amazing Love Story of Mr. Morf
The Perfect Pet
" Determined to get a dog to add to the household, Hamlet, Pygmalion, and Podge bring home various dogs from Mr. Pinkerton's shop to give them a trial run, but after three dogs in a row turn out to be just too much trouble, it seems that the perfect pet is not a dog after … Continue reading The Perfect Pet
The Collectors
"Even the smallest wish can be dangerous. That’s why the Collectors are always keeping watch.The Collectors sweeps readers into a hidden world where wishes are stolen and dreams have a price. Fast-paced, witty, and riveting, this contemporary fantasy adventure has magic woven through every page.It's the first book in a two-book series from Jacqueline West, the New … Continue reading The Collectors
The City On The Other Side
"In The City on the Other Side, a young girl stumbles into a pitched war between two fairy kingdoms, and the fate of San Francisco itself hangs in the balance!Sheltered within her high-society world, Isabel plays the part of a perfectly proper little girl―she’s quiet, well-behaved, and she keeps her dresses spotlessly clean. She’s certainly not the … Continue reading The City On The Other Side
Mega Bat
"A sweet and hilarious chapter book about a boy and a bat, two unlikely friends who bond over loneliness, jellyrolls and Darth Vader.Daniel Misumi has just moved to a new house. It's big and old and far away from his friends and his life before. AND it's haunted . . . or is it?Megabat was … Continue reading Mega Bat
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