BIG RED LOLLIPOP by Rukhsana Khan

Not only does Rukhsana Khan write a sweet story about being a sister, but she also manages to make it about growing up in a different country than your parents and going against social norms.  Her character, Rubina, learns what it means to be a good big sister, even though it is hard on her and makes her miss out on the American traditions that her Pakistani mother does not understand.  By the end of the book, Rubina discovers the rewards of being selfless and realizes how important doing the right thing is.  This book is good for older elementary school children and would work well for a family read-a-loud.  You can find this story in the picture book section under E KHA.

THE SISTERS GRIMM by Michael Buckley

This children's fantasy series introduces two sisters, descendants of the Brothers Grimm. The series is based on the premise that many fairy tales aren't just fiction, they are actual historical events. The Grimm sisters are sent to live with an unusual grandmother after the disappearance of their parents - a grandmother who they thought was dead. This delightful series is full of adventure and fantasy. The first book in the series is titled: THE FAIRY-TALE DETECTIVES. It is sure to delight 8-12 yr old readers. It can be found at J BUC in the library.
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TIMOTHY AND THE STRONG PAJAMAS by Viviane Schwarz

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Timothy and the Strong Pajamas

By Viviane Schwarz

“This is the story of Timothy Smallbeast. He wasn’t big. And he wasn’t strong. (But he really, really wished he was.)” When Timothy’s mom repairs his favorite pajamas to make them stronger, he gets more power than he bargains for. With superhero strength, Timothy does various good deeds for others, until his pajamas rip and he finds himself in need of assistance. All the creatures he helped come to his rescue and take him home so his mom can sew up his pajamas again. Humorous and with playful illustrations, children learn that if you’re nice to others, they’ll be nice to you. This book can be found in the Easy section under E SCH.

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WHAT’S YOUR SOUND HOUND THE HOUND? by Mo Willems

Mo Willems' new series, Cat the Cat, is an excellent choice for parents to read with their pre-K and younger children. Specifically, What’s Your Sound Hound the Hound? encourages parent and child participation and observation as Cat the Cat seeks out each of her animal friend’s sounds. Children will respond with the proper moos, peeps, and woofs. They will also use their imagination to think of what an animal who does not make a sound would sound like. Additionally, this story includes an underlying message of inclusion and acceptance for friends who are different than you. You can find this book in the picture book section under E WIL.

THE NAME OF THIS BOOK IS SECRET by Pseudonymous Bosch

The Name of This Book Is Secret

By Pseudonymous Bosch

This novel is a "quirky and offbeat" story of two 11-year-old outcasts who are drawn together by the investigation of the suspicious death of a magician. Cass and Max-Ernest combine their individual talents to work together and follow the clues into mysterious and dangerous situations. While trying to uncover the truth of the magician's demise, they find themselves on the brink of uncovering the timeless secret of eternal youth. Written in a Lemony Snicket-esque style, the narrator hesitates in revealing too much information and putting the reader in danger. Boys and girls alike (4th-8th grades) will laugh out loud. This book and its sequel, If You're Reading This It's Too Late, can be found in the Juvenile Fiction section under J BOS.

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SPECTACULAR SPECTACLES by Jane O’Connor

In Spectacular Spectacles, Fancy Nancy learns how to accept her best friend’s need for glasses and also how to appropriately deal with her own jealousy over the new glamorous glasses. While not as frilly as other Fancy Nancy books, Spectacular Spectacles focuses more on understanding the differences between ourselves and others. It makes for an excellent parent to child discussion. Though typical Fancy Nancy readers will enjoy this one, it is best suited for lower level school-aged children. It can be found in the picture book section under E OCO.
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THE CHRISTMAS PUPPY by Roberta Grobel Intrater

The Christmas Puppy by Roberta Grobel intrater is the heartwarming story of a boy and his new puppy, Tina.  Tina who is adorable and mischievous, wins the hearts of all in her family.  Later with Tina disappears and is found by a homeless man suffering with loss of love and family, the boy must make a difficult decision - one that will "break" his heart.  This short novel is an easy read and can be found under J INT at your local Sequoyah Regional Library branch.

Books about puppies can be bought through our E-materials link on our website at http://www.sequoyahregionallibrary.org/.  Buying books through this link will help fund more e-books for you to check out.