by Mike Lowery
Hey Fly Guy Fans! We have your next book to read. Meet the Bug Scouts, Doug, Abby and Josh. Doug and Abby love everything about the Bug Scouts from hiking to nature exploring. and Doug well he is just here for the snacks. These bugs are on a mission to get their next badge. Follow them along in this easy-to-read graphic novel for those beginning to read on their own. Grab your binoculars and boots and get ready for a wacky adventure with your new bug friends!
by Lisa Stringfellow
In honor of Caribbean Heritage Month here is a book from Lisa Stringfellow, who is family emigrated from Barbados.
What if one of your wishes came true? This is what happens to Kela. She finds a comb while beachcombing on the beach of her island home. She makes a deal with an evil creature and a wish for something that she desperately wants. What Kela doesn’t know is that all wishes come at a price. This magical tale is interwoven with Caribbean folklore, giving this gem of a book a worthwhile read.
It is also an amazing audiobook to listen to and can be accessed on Overdrive Audiobook here.
This week we’re celebrating Black excellence in sports and athletics, including everyone from Simon Biles to Mamie “Peanut” Johnson. Come and peruse the display in the library or place a hold on a great book using our catalog!
Got “We Don’t Talk about Bruno” stuck in your head? Check out some of the library’s Encanto books and other similar books for the whole family can enjoy!
Listen to the Soundtrack on hoopla app.
For younger readers:
Encanto by Naibe Reynoso
Mirabel’s discovery by Vicky Weber
Family is everything by Luz Mack
Kind as a Princess by Catherine Manning
Moana finds her way by Susan Amerikaner
For elementary readers:
Nightlights by Lorena Alvarez
Savvy by Ingrid Law
The Witch Boy by Molly Ostertag
Love Sugar Magic: A Dash of Trouble by Anna Meriano
Encanto Junior Novelization by Angela Cervantes
As you gear up for your holiday shopping, look no further than the library for the year’s best books for the children in your life. If you missed the presentation, don’t worry– we recorded it so you can watch it at your convenience and learn all about fabulous fiction and nonfiction titles for preschoolers through 6th graders. This event was sponsored by Mount Prospect Public Library Foundation.
Happy reading!