Kids Picks
Spring is here and everything feels like it’s new again! The sun is shining, the flowers are blooming, the temperature is warming up, and there are a ton of new titles to help you pass the time until you can hit the beach again. This spring we are going on an egg-hunt adventure; spending time with Al, who needs a little help realizing how special he is; and going on a wild adventure filled with all kinds of animals!
Ages 3-5
“The Great Eggscape!” by Jory John
The fun begins when the Good Egg and his friends decide to leave their carton and have some fun in the store. Everyone is having a blast, except for Shel. Shel isn’t a big fan of group activities, but he makes the best of it because he doesn’t want to disappoint his friends. After a game of hide-and-seek, someone is missing. Will the dozen eggs ever get back together?
“Mel Fell” by Corey R. Tabor
Mel, a kingfisher, is finally ready to learn how to fly. Although nervous and scared, she isn’t going to let that stop her. Mel sets out on her journey that takes her from downward falls to triumphant flights. She meets funny animal friends along the way and learns some great life lessons, including self-confidence and taking leaps of faith. Sometimes you have to fall down before you can fly up!
Ages 6-8
“Wild Symphony” by Dan Brown
Take a journey with Maestro Mouse and his musical friends through the forest, savanna, and ocean! You will come across a big blue whale, speedy cheetahs, tiny beetles and graceful swans, each with a secret to share. Throughout the book, Maestro Mouse has left surprises for the reader, including letters to spell out clues and a coded message to solve! Children will enjoy all of the interactive features that keep this book entertaining, while learning some life lessons along the way.
“Al Dente: The Story of the Perfect Pasta” by Stephanie Baruffi
Al Dente is the story of a premature “pasta” born different: Instead of flexible like the rest of his family, Al is born stiff. Although his life started out with a disability, he has an amazing support system filled with family and friends, like Torta-Lina and Rocco Ravioli. With their help, Al learns that being born different is what makes him special. This story will warm hearts everywhere and reminds readers that you can overcome anything you set your mind to.
Ages 9-12
“Allergic” by Megan Wagner Lloyd
Lately, life at home hasn’t been easy for Maggie. Her parents are busy preparing for a baby, her younger twin brothers live in their own little world, and Maggie constantly feels like the odd one out. She decides that a new puppy will make everything better. But when she goes to pick one out on her birthday, she discovers that she is severely allergic to anything that has fur! Maggie instantly breaks out in hives and rashes. Can she find a way to get her allergies under control so she can bring home a new pet?
“Remarkables” by Margaret Peterson Haddix
Moving to a new town isn’t easy. Marin is out exploring one day when she runs into a group of teenagers hanging out after school. She sits back to watch them from a distance, when all of a sudden, they disappear! One minute they are joking around and laughing and the next minute, they’re gone. Eager to find out what happened, Marin is searching for answers when she meets Charley. Charley confesses he knows about them, too. He calls them the “Remarkables” and warns Marin to stay away. Both Marin and Charley have painful secrets they’re hiding. What if solving the mystery of the Remarkables is the key to helping them both?
