Book Talks For Kids

With this book, younger ones can see examples of vivid colors and use their fingers to trace objects and animals that share those colors.

A little girl is so excited to spend the day with her big sister. But things don’t go as planned.  It’s too hot, her ice cream melts. It starts to rain, and they must change their outdoor plans. Then, they must change their plans again as the library is closing when they get there. How will this day turn out? Just maybe – better than she expects!

This book is part of a series to help little ones learn the sounds of letters. It uses colorful photos to help illustrate the pronunciations and connect these to real-life things.

Follow Viv and Sanjay as they journey inside Sabeena the Giraffe to figure out why her tummy hurts so bad. Can they help her out? And check out the end of the book for fun facts about the gut!

Have you ever had to move to a new home and start a new school? Did that experience make you feel scared, lonely, or afraid that you wouldn’t fit in or make new friends?  In the story called Roster Rebound, Nina Jefferson felt that way.  To add to her concern, Nina laments the fact that she was just chosen as her old school’s team captain, and her new school doesn’t even have a girl’s basketball team. If you want to find out if Nina can get over her fears and find a way to fit in at her new school, read Roster Rebound. 

In Judy Moody in a Monday Mood, Judy wakes up feeling particularly down on a Monday morning, dreading the usual routine of school, but her teacher, Mr. Todd, turns her mood around by declaring “Bubble Wrap Appreciation Day,” sparking an idea in Judy to make every day of the week a special holiday, leading her and her friends to create a wacky week of celebrations, including “National Sneak Some Zucchini Onto Your Neighbor’s Porch Day,” to combat the monotony of the week and turn even the most mundane days into something exciting.

Readers beware, you’re in for a scare! Read this book from the new “Ghostly Graphic” series to learn about the tale of La Llorona – who she is, her tragic story, and how her ghost still haunts people to this very day.

Who is Justin Jefferson? In this fascinating biography you’ll learn how he won the ESPN Espy Award, how he began his football career, his greatest accomplishments, and even what his favorite kind of cookie is. Not only will you learn about his accomplishments, but you’ll also get to find out what he plans to do next! Included in the back of the book is a glossary and book recommendations to learn more about Justin and his team.

Learn some fascinating truths about the world of piracy from a history of cannibalism to the punishments faced for breaking the Pirate Code. With a handy glossary and index to refer to, you’ll find that freedom found on the sea came with great danger, great cost, and a fearsome reputation.