Staff Favorites
Pam's Favorites
Realistic story about a teenage girl dealing with her feelings after her mother leaves. Newberry award winner.
For ages 10+
JP Fict Hen Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse by Kevin Henkes, Greenwillow Books, 1996.
Meet delightful Lilly as she has a little problem at school.
For ages 3-6 years.
Dorie's Favorites
Bold illustrations show the wide variety of "mommies" and funny text keeps young children's interest.
For 3-7 year olds
JP Fict Mrs. Chicken and the Hungry Crocodile by Won-Ldy Paye
A clever chicken wins out in this wonderful folktake.
For 5-8 year olds
Frieda's Favorites
Set in modern times, a book is found in the library which teaches how to be a wizard- but not parlor tricks, real magic! Maybe this is how to deal with a bully!
For 9-12 year olds
J Fict Detectives in Togas by William Winterfield
Set in ancient Rome, where someone has scribbled "Caius is a dumbbell," on the temple. Will a schoolboy be sentenced to death for a crime he didn't commit? Gives a feel for every day upper class life in Rome, and is a rollicking story as well.
For 9-12 year olds
Rachel's Favorites
Animals in the jungle are fearful because Big Bro is coming.
For ages 3-6 years
JP Fict Little Lumpty by Miko Imai
In the land of Dumpty another egg braves the wall.
For ages 3-6 years
Adelaide's Favorites
Did the pig make a big mistake when he knocked on the fox's door?
For ages 3-6
JP Fict From Head to Toe by Eric Carle
Animals exercise and encourage the reader to join in.
For ages 3-6
Marcy's Favorites
A rhyming story of a girl who makes many animal friends on her way to town, walking backwards and upside-down. Very Funny!
For 3-6 year olds
JP Fict The Very Hungry Catepillar by Eric Carle
A little caterpillar eats many foods, then makes a cocoon and falls asleep, and wakes up to a colorful suprise. Clever pages!
For 3-6 year olds
