HOW DO YOU HUG A PORCUPINE? by Laura Isop

You can hug a cat. You can hug a horse. But how do you hug a porcupine? This rhyming picture book by Laurie Isop is a fun read for curious children. A young boy explores how one can hug different animals – giraffes, elephants, bunnies are just some of the animals hugged – and ponders how he can give a porcupine the same attention. The illustrations are fun, and the ending provides a good moral on how to make a decision during a “prickly” situation. This book can be found in the Easy section under E ISO.


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THE CABBIE WHO STOLE NEW YORK CITY by Charles Micucci

"Be careful what you wish for...it just might happen." This is a lesson Cosmo learned the hard way when he wished his cab "could do something besides break down all the time." Suddenly Cosmo's cab has the power to shrink anything around when it backfires. What a great way to get through city traffic! But Cosmo gets a little carried away, and before he knows it, he has the entire New York City in the trunk of his car. When he takes the city home and sets it up in his apartment, he can't sleep with all the city noises and the miniature people running all over the place. Now Cosmo wishes he never stole New York City.

Young children, ages 3+, will enjoy the silliness of the storyline and the whimsical illustrations. This book can be found in the Easy section under E MIC.

Submitted by Ms. Brooke
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THE STORY OF LITTLE BABAJI by Helen Bannerman

This totally delightful tale from India lives up to its reputation of being an old favorite. Originally written in 1899 as a story for her children, Helen Bannerman has crafted a classic childrens story. With updated illustrations that are realistic yet hilarious and a story with a moral, we go to India and learn a bit about Indian culture too. This story is about Babaji and the wonderful new clothes his mother has sewn for him and the beautiful umbrella and shoes his father bought for him to match his grand new outfit. As he is out walking one day he runs across some tigers who want to eat him but he bargains away all his new clothes to keep from being eaten. Now the tigers argue over who is the grandest, leaving all their ill-gotten gains unguarded as they fight each other for the title. Don’t miss the funny illustrations of tigers disputing with each other. But Babaji has the last laugh with a twist at the end! Altogether a true classic tale of tiger tails! Find this in the Easy section under E BAN.

Submitted by Melanie Pullen

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THE GOLLYWHOPPER GAMES by Jody Feldman

Gil Goodson has been studying for months to compete in the Gollywhopper Games at the Golly Toy and Game Company.  Even with  25,000 contestants he is sure he has a good chance of  winning.  He wants the "big" prize.  With the winning money Gil and his family can finally leave Orchard Heights.  He has been bullied ever since the "incident" and cannot wait to get out of this town. Will he win these unusual interactive games?  If you also decide to compete you must first find this award winning book at J FED.

THE HOUSE THAT GEORGE BUILT by Suzanne Slade

Many children are familiar with the rhyme “The House that Jack Built.” That familiarity will return when they pick up Suzanne Slade’s The House that George Built. This book provides a fun historical lesson on the creation of the White House. Readers might be surprised to find out that although George Washington started the house, he never had the opportunity to live in it. Most the story revolves around the construction of the White House, with the rhyme complementing the historical facts. At the end of the story, the author provides details about what some presidents have added to the White House along with  resources to further education about the White House. You can find The House that George Built in the juvenile nonfiction section under J 975.3 SLA.

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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