Off the Shelf
A look at some of the new books in the Youth Services Department
Compiled by Lori Faust, Youth Services Manager
January 2010
Weather keeping you indoors? It’s warm at your library! Here are some great new picture books to check out on your next library visit:
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All of Me! A Book of Thanks, by Molly Bang
Ages 3 - 5 years
From his fine feet to his extraordinary head, a child celebrates all the wonderful things he and his body can do, and young children will love the colorful collage illustrations. Perfect for those “All About Me” preschool units, too!
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Egg Drop, by Mini Grey
Ages 5 – 8 years
The story of a very young egg who wants to fly – and just won’t listen to reason! “Kids” of all ages will chuckle at this quirky story and its not-exactly-happy ending.
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Sleep, Big Bear, Sleep!
by Maureen Wright, illus. by Will Hillenbrand
Ages 3 – 6 years
It is time for Big Bear to hibernate, and Old Man Winter is trying to tell him to sleep. Big Bear doesn’t hear very well, so he thinks he is being told to drive a jeep, or take a leap, or dive deep until Old Man Winter finally gets his attention.
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Spot the Plot, by J. Patrick Lewis, illus. by Lynn Munsinger
Ages 5 and up
“One special train. One little boy. One Christmas gift- not quite a toy.” Can you figure out the book riddles? Lots of fun for fans of books AND riddles.
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Zero Is the Leaves on the Tree
by Betsy Franco, illus. by Shino Arihara
Ages 4 – 7 years
With simple text and clear illustrations, this book succinctly explains what “zero” means. For example, the sentence, “Zero is…the balls in the bin at recess time,” is illustrated with a picture of children playing with balls next to an empty bin. A perfect introduction to an important math concept.
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I’ve spent the past several months reading non-stop as a member of the 2010 Newbery Award committee. Check this space for award winners after the Newbery and Caldecott Medal winners are announced on Monday, January 18, 2010!
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