How many times have you used crayons in your life? The answer is probably a lot, but did you know that before there were crayons, the only way to color was to use special artist type crayons that were expensive, broke easily, and some were even toxic? This is what Edwin Binney, an inventor, learned…
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Sam the Man and the Chicken Plan by Frances O’Roark Dowell
Everyone else in his family has a job. Sam wants to earn money too, so he turns to his neighbors to see if they need help doing chores and lands himself not one, but TWO jobs! One neighbor pays him a whole dollar each time he can convince her cranky old dad to join him…
The Truth as Told by Mason Buttle by Leslie Connor
This is Mason: Mammoth in size Always sweaty Super at dog care Outstanding friend Not good at reading and writing Not only is Mason big in size, he also seems to have a big amount of bad luck. First, his grandpa dies, then his mom, and then fifteen months ago Benny Kilmartin, his best friend,…
Grace Hopper Queen of the Computer Code by Laurie Wallmark
“If you got a good idea and you know it’s going to work, go ahead and do it.” Grace Hopper This picture book biography is about the unknown queen of the computer code. As a young girl Grace’s brilliant mind for math and science led her to tinker with gadgets. It was no wonder that…
Akissi: Tales of Mischief by Marguerite Abouet
With playful language and irreverent humor, Akissi and her family take readers on a tour of daily life in West Africa. This is more comic than graphic novel; each episode stands on its own. But readers’ affection for Akissi and their understanding of her environment will grow as the collection progresses. Readers may be unfamiliar with some activities, such…
The Cardboard Kingdom by Chad Sell
What can you do with cardboard, an imagination, and break from school? In the graphic novel, Cardboard Kingdom, the neighborhood kids create a whole new world with a sorceress, a gargoyle, and more. Each chapter introduces you to a new kid and his or her’s cardboard creation like a banshee or a mad scientist. The chapter also…
The Dragon Slayer: Folktales from Latin America/La Matadragones: Cuentos de Latinoamérica by Jaime Hernández
How can a servant defeat a seven-headed dragon? What happens when a woman’s husband, who happens to be a mouse, falls into the soup? What can a lazy man learn from a thousand leaf-cutting ants? This book converts famous Latin American myths into comics. There are tricks, bravery, jokes, magic, and more in this fast…
Best Children’s Books of 2019
Missed our best books program back in November 2018? Youth Services staff created a great list of all the best children’s books at different reading levels. Check it out here: Best Children's Books of 2019 List…
The Infinite Lives of Maisie Day by Christopher Edge
Combine Science Fiction with Realistic Fiction and you get The Infinite Lives of Maisie Day by Christopher Edge. The realistic portion features home-schooled science and math genius Maisie and the sometimes stormy relationship with her over-protective parents and angry older sister. The story begins on her 10thbirthday and Maisie can’t wait to hopefully receive materials to make…
Her Fearless Run: Kathrine Switzer’s Historic Boston Marathon by Kim Caffee
Kathrine Switzer grew up in a time when people believed girls were too fragile and weak to participate in sports. So, whenever she would go run and sweat, people found it strange. Eventually, she gained attention of the running coach of a local school. He let her train with the men’s team. When she hears…
