Book of the Week June 11-17

This week's children's pick is My Brother Charlie, by Holly Robinson Peete & Ryan Elizabeth Peete. Illustrations are by Shane W. Evans. Charlie has autism. There are alot of things that he can't do, but his sister can tell you all the wonderful things he can, like playing the piano, knowing the names of the American presidents, and knowing things about airplanes. This picture book is a great read for K-3rd grade.













Junior Fiction/Young Adult Pick

This week's junior fiction pick is Becoming Naomi Leon, by Pam Munoz Ryan. Mexican-American, Naomi Leon is great at making list, worrying, and soap cravings. She and her younger brother Owen, have been living with their great-grandmother Mary Outlaw (Gram). Thus, giving Naomi the "funniest last name in the universe." When Naomi's mother pops back into their lives things are shaken up in the worse way. In order to save her family, Naomi goes on a journey to Mexico in search of her father. The award winning book is a great read for students with a lexile between 730 & 880. (Grades 6+)

Book of the Week June 4th

My children's pick is a new twist to an old favorite, "The Little Red Hen". This version of the childhood classic is hilarious. The illustrations are wonderfully done by Barry Downard. I read this book to a Pre-K class and they loved it. Young readers will get a kick out of the story as well as illustrations. Some suggestions to expand upon the story are:
-Students could make a mini book of the story and re-tell it to the class.
-Students could pick a character and re-tell the story from their point of view.
-Class discussion on sharing and teamwork.
You can find "The Little Red Hen" illustrated by Barry Downard at your local library.

Children's Book of the Week

 Teen Pick

My young adult pick is "The Serpent's Shadow" by Rick Riordan. This book is the final installment in the Red Pyramid Series. In The Serpent's Shadow we follow Sadie and Carter Kane on an action packed adventure to save the world from Chaos. With the help of ancient Egyptian Gods, Brooklyn House, an ape, and an albino crocodile, can the Kanes once again save the world? All will be revealed in Rick Riordan's "The Serpent's Shadow".

SUMMER MUST READ

The Summer Reading Vacation Kick Off Party at the Nola Brantley Library was so much fun. The kids enjoyed cotton candy, popcorn, and balloon animals. I took part in the kick off by operating the cotton candy and popcorn machine. The next programs include:
                                                Sky Lab Plantetarium- June 6th 11-12pm & 2-6 (all ages)
                                                Zombies V/S Humans Lock-In- June 7th 5:30-7pm (ages 10-17)