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Castle of Shadows by Ellen Renner
Posted on November 27, 2012 by Melendra in Fantasy, MysteriesAlthough she’s a princess, Charlie’s life hasn’t been easy. In the five years since her mother’s disappearance, her father hasn’t been himself. Instead of ruling the country or taking care of Charlie, he spends his time making elaborate castles out of playing cards. In some ways, this isn’t so bad because it means that Charlie [...]
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Unusual Creatures
Posted on November 25, 2012 by Jessica in animals, NonfictionUnusual Creatures: a Mostly Accurate Account of Some of the Earth’s Strangest Animals by Michael Hearst If you’re the kind ofkid who loves the absurd, this book will fit the bill. It covers some bizarre animals – blobfish, glass frogs, anglerfish, narwhals, and more – and then outlines exactly what makes them so weird. It [...]
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The Hero’s Guide to Saving Your Kingdom by Christopher Healy
Posted on November 21, 2012 by gbenedick in Adventure, fairy tales and folklore, Fantasy, Humorous StoriesHave you ever wondered why every fairy tale prince is named “Charming?” They have real names, but in fairy tale lands, news is spread through songs, and the bards who write the songs always refer to the princes as “Prince Charming.” Consistently overlooked, the princes are ready to change their reputations. Four unlikely friends, Prince [...]
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Knuckle and Potty Destroy Happy World
Posted on November 17, 2012 by Jessica in Early Chapter Books, Graphic Novel, Humorous Storiesby James Proimos Knuckle and Potty are not pleased with their author and illustrator. All their books are too sweet, too cute, too wholesome…and their next book is not looking any better: Tiger and Bear Go to Happy World. Knuckle and Potty are desperate to find a way out of starring in such a cheesy [...]
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The Night Marys by Dan Poblocki
Posted on November 15, 2012 by Jessica in Adventure, Fantasy, Mysteries, Scary storiesTimothy didn’t mean to be partners with Abigail for the history project, but an ill-timed ear scratch looked like a raised hand to the teacher. While Timothy certainly wasn’t pleased to be partnered with the strange new girl who was apparently trying to set her own socks on fire, he had no idea just how [...]
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Kansas Reads to Preschoolers Week
Posted on November 11, 2012 by Jennifer in Newspaper column, Picture BooksManhattan Public Library is participating in the 2012 Kansas Reads to Preschoolers Week, November 11-17, by giving out free books to child care providers in the Manhattan area. The books are funded by our Friends group, the Manhattan Library Association, and delivered to more than 130 daycares with help from the Riley County Health Department [...]
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Duck For a Day by Meg McKinlay, illustrated by Leila Rudge
Posted on November 9, 2012 by Children's Department Staff in animals, Early Chapter Books, Humorous StoriesDuck For a Day is a great choice for young readers transitioning into chapter books. The story is appealing, with plenty of funny drawings that move the story along quickly. Abby and neighbor Noah have a new teacher named Mrs. Melvino. She’s so cool that she brings a pet to the classroom. But not just [...]
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The Great Cheese Conspiracy by Jean Van Leeuwen
Posted on November 8, 2012 by Children's Department Staff in animals, Family Read-Aloud, MysteriesThese mice are on a mission…a top secret, sneaky mission to steal delicious cheese! The three mouse friends live in a movie theater. After years of watching so many tough bad guys get away with stealing priceless treasures and rare jewels, they are tired of their boring lives and long for adventure. They have to [...]
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Liar & Spy by Rebecca Stead
Posted on November 1, 2012 by Jennifer in My Favorite, Realistic FictionLife for Georges (with a silent s) is suddenly complicated when he starts 7th grade. His father lost his job, so the family has moved into an apartment building, and now his mother is working extra shifts at the hospital and seems to never be home. Georges doesn’t have to change schools, but unfortunately that [...]
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Mira’s Diary: Lost in Paris
Posted on October 29, 2012 by Melendra in Fantasy, Historical FictionBy Marissa Moss When Mira gets her mother’s postcard, she’s not sure how to react. After all, her mother had disappeared six months ago, and now one measly postcard. Still, Mira’s father is convinced that the postcard is a clue and that Mira’s mother, Serena, might be in trouble. He takes the family to Paris [...]
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