Lists and Suggestions for Kids
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List: OFB 2022--Reading Aloud and Listening
I am a baby
Shea, Bob.
"With humor and sympathy, Bob Shea looks at the chaos of life with a baby as amiably narrated ... More
"With humor and sympathy, Bob Shea looks at the chaos of life with a baby as amiably narrated by the new arrival. Repeating the mantra (and blithe explanation) "because I am a baby," the tiny narrator leads us through scenes of exhaustion, grumpiness, squishy diapers, spilled milk, cowering kittens, and chubby overfed pups (oopsie!). Playing against the simple, matter-of-fact text are freewheeling illustrations of mess and mayhem, in which the grown-ups' exaggerated body language is sure to send older children into fits of giggles. With its endearing, unabashedly self-pleased star, I Am a Baby will find a place at showers, in nurseries, on parents' shelves, and in the hands of appreciative big siblings, as it celebrates the changes a little one brings, at once challenging and full of love."-- Less
Ear worm!
Knowles, Johanna.
Little Worm finds a song stuck in his head--and learns that his friends all have songs of their own... More
Little Worm finds a song stuck in his head--and learns that his friends all have songs of their own to listen to. Less
Mina
Forsythe, Matthew, 1976- author, illustrator.
Mina the mouse is very upset when her father brings home a pet "squirrel" that she is cer... More
Mina the mouse is very upset when her father brings home a pet "squirrel" that she is certain is a cat. Less
Climb on!
Paul, Baptiste, author.
"When a young child reminds her dad about the hike they planned, her father is hesitant --To t... More
"When a young child reminds her dad about the hike they planned, her father is hesitant --To the tippy top? It's a great day to watch futbol (soccer) But as the two climb on, her enthusiasm is contagious. Filled with setbacks, surprises, and stunning views, this warm and humorous story highlights in vivid colors the bonding power of a shared experience. A list of creatures at the end prompts a second look for keen-eyed readers to make discoveries of their own."-- Less
Rumble and roar : sound around the world
Fliess, Sue, author.
"The thump of a heartbeat, the chirp of insects, the roar of a waterfall--sound is all around!... More
"The thump of a heartbeat, the chirp of insects, the roar of a waterfall--sound is all around! Rhyming text and atmospheric illustrations present four children encountering all sorts of sounds"-- Less
The world belonged to us
Woodson, Jacqueline, author.
"A group of kids celebrate the joy and freedom of summer on their Brooklyn block"-- ... More
"A group of kids celebrate the joy and freedom of summer on their Brooklyn block"-- Less
Three billy goats gruff
Barnett, Mac.
Once there was a bridge and a terrible and VERY hungry troll lived underneath it. When the three Bi... More
Once there was a bridge and a terrible and VERY hungry troll lived underneath it. When the three Billy Goats Gruff decide to clip-clop across the bridge to get to the grassy ridge, the troll is already imagining all the way to prepare a delicious goat dinner. But the troll underestimates those seemingly sweet but oh-so-savvy goats! Less
Chester van Chime who forgot how to rhyme
Monsen, Avery, author.
"Rhyming has always come easily to Chester van Chime. But one day he loses his gift and strugg... More
"Rhyming has always come easily to Chester van Chime. But one day he loses his gift and struggles to find the right words"-- Less
Kapaemahu
Wong-Kalu, Hinaleimoana, author, narrator.
Four individuals of dual male and female spirit bring their healing arts from Tahiti to Hawaii, whe... More
Four individuals of dual male and female spirit bring their healing arts from Tahiti to Hawaii, where they are beloved for their gentle ways and miraculous cures and where they imbue four giant boulders with their powers. Less
Honestly Elliott
McDunn, Gillian, author.
Struggling with ADHD, loneliness, and connecting with his divorced father who would rather see him ... More
Struggling with ADHD, loneliness, and connecting with his divorced father who would rather see him embrace sports instead of cooking, sixth-grader Elliott finds an unlikely friend in popular, perfect Maribel when the two are paired in a school-wide contest. Less
Breda's island
Foley, Jessie Ann, author.
In the vein of When You Trap a Tiger and Shouting at the Rain, this is the story of the journey one... More
In the vein of When You Trap a Tiger and Shouting at the Rain, this is the story of the journey one girl undertakes to find herself. After Breda Moriarity gets caught stealing one too many times, Breda's mom sends her to Ireland, a place she has never been, to live with the grandfather she has never met. While Breda doesn't want to be in this strange land, she finally gets to meet Granda, her mom's father. He's a grumpy farmer who is also a seanchai, a traditional Gaelic storyteller. But the most important story is the one nobody will talk about: what happened to her absent father. If nothing else this summer, Breda is determined to figure out the truth about her family's history--and herself. This powerfully poignant middle grade novel, the first from award-winning author Jessie Ann Foley, asks questions about estranged relationships, immigration, and family secrets. Less
