AN AWESOME BOOK OF THANKS! by Dallas Clayton

An Awesome Book of Thanks! is a fun and relevant book for all ages. Author and illustrator Dallas Clayton keeps the text simple and the pictures vibrant as he lists off all that there is to be thankful for. The rhyming text is sure to engage the youngest readers, while adults will stop and think about all that there is around them to be thankful for. This book provides a good topic of discussion for families as children begin to really question the world around them. You can find An Awesome Book of Thanks! under E CHA.

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NIGHT OF THE VEGGIE MONSTER by George McClements

For the finicky eater in your household, Night of the Veggie Monster by George McClements is sure to show your child that their not alone in their dislike of vegetables. The young boy in this book describes what it is like to be faced with three (yes, just three) peas on his dinner plate. The boy squirms and wiggles once he puts the pea into his mouth, thus beginning his transformation into a veggie monster. Once the boy conquers his fear of peas, he faces another challenge the next night with another green vegetable. The book ends with plenty of room for discussion about the foods a child may dislike. A quick read for younger children. This book can be found in the Easy section under E MCC.

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DANCING FEET! by Lindsey Craig

Get ready to move and shake with Dancing Feet! This book will be enjoyed by children 0-8 years old as they mimic the dancing feet of various animal creatures. The rhyme, repetition, and opportunities to guess which animal comes next are bound to make this book an instant hit. Dancing Feet can be found in the Easy section under E CRA.

Submitted by Ms. Kristina

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BIRDS by Kevin Henkes

Birds is a sweet tale told by a little girl as she ponders the lives of birds. Author Kevin Henkes incorporates colors, shapes, sizes, and numbers into his text in such a way that they do not take the focus away from the little girl's thoughts. With beautiful illustrations and good text, Birds is wonderful read-aloud for families with children ages 0-8. This book can be found in the Easy section under E HEN.

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WINNIE-THE-POOH by A. A. Milne

Winnie-the-Pooh tells the sweet and awfully silly tales of Christopher Robin’s animal friends. Readers already familiar with adaptations of A. A. Milne’s classic will certainly enjoy and be pleased with the original as they follow Pooh Bear on his adventures in the Hundred Acre Wood. The audio book narrated by Jim Broadbent is very good and would make an excellent listen on family car trips. This book is best suited for children grades 3+ and can be found with the audio version in the Juvenile section under J MIL and C J MIL.

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THE CITY OF EMBER by Jeanne DuPrau

Designed over two hundred years ago as refuge for the human race to survive, the city of Ember was built underground. However, the city’s powered lights, food, and other precious resources have begun to collapse. Lina and her friend, Doon, like the rest of Ember’s citizens have no idea that they live in an underground city. Yet when they find an old message that may hold the key to keeping Ember’s lights from going out entirely, they risk everything to go into the unknown and save themselves, their families, and the city they love. The City of Ember is a fascinating tale that jumpstarts an excellent series for readers grades 3-7. It can be found in the Juvenile section under J DUP.

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THE LINE by Terri Hall

In Rachel’s time the United States is a controlling, overpowering, and difficult place to live. The country has sealed itself from enemies using an invisible, yet impenetrable, border that citizens fear. However, when Rachel receives a message from someone across the Line, all of her doubts about her country and the rumors about the people across the Line urge her to break rules and go against everything she knows. While The Line takes place in a futuristic world with a post-apocalypse area outside its borders, there is nothing horrifying or scary in the book. This story is entirely appropriate for juvenile readers in grades 4+ and can be found in the Juvenile Fiction section under J HAL.

Submitted by Ms. Kristina

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