The Boy on Cinnamon Street
Louise has had many changes in her life and she now lives with her loving and quirky grandparents. She gave up gymnastics, changed her name to Thumbelina, and has a crush on the pizza delivery boy. Her two best friends, Reni and Henderson, give her support and encouragement as she slowly comes to terms with the trauma of losing her mother. This first-person narrative is humorous, poignant, and believable. Well-conceived characters and convincing emotions make this a memorable tale of love and loss. Ages 9-11
Cold Cereal
Sixth-grader Scottish Play Doe (Scott) moves to Goodborough, New Jersey, a town dominated by the Goodco Cereal Company. Scott becomes friends with genius Emily, practical Erno, and a leprechaun named Mick. Together the friends investigate the cereal company, discovering bizarre experiments and evil intentions. Surprises abound as author Rex creates colorful characters and magical spells. The first of a planned trilogy, a gigantic explosion at the end paves the way for further adventures. Ages 9-11
Crafty Chloe
Chloe is at her best when she is constructing, gluing and stitching her way through a craft project. With her friend Emma’s birthday party in the near future Chloe decides to make a gift, hoping to upstage the arrogant London who has announced her gift is perfect . Working under pressure, Chloe creates a wonderfully unique dress and doll bed for Emma. Passionate and determined, Crafty Chloe is original and kind-hearted. A corresponding website includes craft projects with instructions. Ages 6-9
Mr. and Mrs. Bunny: Detectives Extraordinaire!
Capable Madeline has a gigantic problem to solve: her parents are missing. Hippie parents Mildred and Flo have been kidnapped by a band of foxes in trench coats. As she considers her options, Madeline meets Mr.and Mrs. Bunny, “detectives extraordinaire.” Pleased to meet a human who speaks fluent Bunny, the detectives enthusiastically search for Madeline’s parents. With hilarious satire and witty dialogue, award-winning author Horvath ( Everything on a Waffle, 2002) has created unforgettable characters - with luck they may return for future episodes! Ages 9-11
A Stick Is an Excellent Thing : Poems Celebrating Outdoor Play
Excellent, indeed! This picture book of poetry encourages children to go outside to play such games as hopscotch, statue, stargazing, and jacks. Blowing bubbles, catching fireflies, and balancing on the curb become enticing ways to spend a summer day. The rhyming verses show imaginative play at its best: an ordinary stick becomes a royal scepter, magic wand, drumstick or pen. Illustrator Pham’s colored pencil and ink drawings match the exuberant tone of the poetry. Ages 5-7
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