August 2018

The Book That Jake Borrowed

Author: Susan Holt Kralovansky

Illustrator: Susan Holt Kralovansky

Summary: Susie Kralovansky has done it again! With a fabulous combination of drawings and fabric collages, a “sticky” story emerges about a boy named Jake and the humorous events that follow after he borrows a library book! This is a must-have for any elementary library, and the perfect story to discuss "book care" with kids!

Recommended Ages: 4 to 7 years

Themes, Skills, & Concepts: This is a great book to read to talk about how to be responsible and take care of library books.

Extension Activities: Check out the free activity guide to go with the book! Click here!

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July 2018

Ah-Choo!

Author: Lana Wayne Koehler & Gloria G. Adams

Illustrator: Ken Min

Summary: A young boy is determined to get a pet, despite his sister’s allergies that make her sneeze with every trial pet he brings home. Will he ever find a good pet? Or will he run out of letters in the alphabet first? You and your kids will be sure to laugh with each turn of the page.

Recommended Ages: 4 to 8 years

Themes, Skills, & Concepts: This would be a really fun book to read before getting a pet for your home, especially if anyone is allergic to furry animals! It’s also a great book to use to do research on different animals, and review your ABC’s!

Extension Activities: Lots of fun pet activities and articles to read at National Geographic Kids! Click here!

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June 2018

How to Code a Sandcastle

Author: Josh Funk

Illustrator: Sara Palacios

Summary: Pearl has been trying to build the perfect sandcastle all summer, only to have it ruined each time. Can her robot, and basic computer programming concepts, help her successfully build a sandcastle? You and your child will be sure to enjoy this story, and learn some computer programming vocabulary along the way!

Recommended Ages: 4 to 8 years

Themes, Skills, & Concepts: This book is a great book to read to begin talking about coding with your kids.

Extension Activities: Have your kids learn how to code! Click here!

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February 2018

Shark Dog

Author: Ged Adamson

Illustrator: Ged Adamson

Summary: When you go on a trip with your famous explorer dad, there's no telling what you may find! But I bet you never expected to find a shark dog! At first, taking your Shark Dog home might seem like a good idea. But what happens when Shark Dog gets homesick? Do you keep him or take him back?

Recommended Ages: 4 to 6 years

Themes, Skills, & Concepts: This would be a fun book to read to talk about explorers as well as what makes a good pet.

Extension Activities: Check out these fun book activities! Click here!

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January 2018

Triangle

Author: Mac Barnett

Illustrator: Jon Klassen

Summary: Triangle wants to play a trick on Square, but does it backfire?

Recommended Ages: 5 to 9 years

Themes, Skills, & Concepts: This would be a fun book to use to start talking about shapes.

Extension Activities: Check out the fun activity guide! Click here!

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