The Dagger Quick

The Dagger Quick by Brian Eames

This is the story of Christopher "Kitto" Quick a young boy in seventeenth century England. He is an apprentice barrel maker to his father. Kitto was born with a clubfoot and has always been bullied because of it. He yearns for a new life filled with adventure. When his unknown uncle Captain William Quick, a pirate, comes to ask Kitto's father for help, Kitto's fate is forever changed. His father is murdered and his step mother and younger brother kidnapped. He must join his uncle on a search for treasure in an attempt to rescue his family. A satisfying and thrilling adventure for ages 8 through 12 years. Can be found in the juvenile section of the library under J EAM

by Judy Griggs

THE GOOSE GIRL by Shannon Hale

Shannon Hale’s The Goose Girl has a classic fairy tale feel with princesses, kingdoms, long flowy gowns, romance, and a little bit of magic. Readers will follow Princess Anidori as she leaves her home country to take part in an arranged marriage in a faraway land. But she is betrayed by her lady-in-waiting before completing her journey. Luckily Ani escapes and finds refuge with kind souls in the forest. Driven to confront and take down her lady-in-waiting, who has stolen her identify and plans to marry the prince, Ani goes into the kingdom and works as the royal goose girl and awaits the perfect opportunity to reclaim the life she was destined to have. Along the way she makes friends and rediscovers the magic within her. You can find this book in the juvenile section under J HAL.

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.

Submitted by Ms. Kristina

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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.

Submitted by Ms. Kristina

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