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Book Recommendations from the Children's Room Staff--and YOU! |
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Juanito goes to the local flea market with his Abuela (grandmother) As the day goes on, the different vendors trade items with Juanito and his Abuela, and they enjoy the company of their community and friends. A lovely look at how flea markets have similarities no matter where they are located. (STORIES-- Herrera) |
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This is the story of a boy and his pet, a chicken. Each day he learns how to take better care of it. When she disappears one day, Daniel is worried. The chicken, Jen, is just doing what chickens do! This book is perfect for someone just learning how to read, in either English or Spanish. The book also has discussion questions and a craft idea for further exploration of the story. (Beginner-- Ada, Alma Flor) |
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I enjoyed this book about one girl's experience as a bacha posh in Afghanistan. Obayda's father loses a leg while on a trip to a pharmacy with her to get her medicine. It results in them moving from Kabul to a more rural part of the country, one where a warlord watches everything. To increase their luck, Obayda's aunt suggests that they turn her into a bacha posh or a pre-teen girl who lives as a boy. During that time, Obayda (now Obayd) discovers new freedoms and makes a new friend. What will happen when they want to change her back? For an initial look at gender differences, and this specific aspect of Afghan culture, this book is an excellent start. (J Fic Hashimi) |
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This is a sweet wordless picture book told with black and white sketches, and a little brown bag that makes a significant appearance on each page. It’s fun to think and talk about what’s going on with the characters and how their lives are affected by this bag’s incredible story. Once you’ve looked through this book, you’ll want to read it again, share it with others, and even let it inspire you. (STORIES Cole, Henry) |
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Take a trip back to 1899, in the heat of Texas, where you’ll be introduced to Calpurnia Tate, the only girl among her five brothers. As young Callie develops a common interest and bond with her grandfather, she also discovers she’s more interested, and talented, in science than being a future home maker. Enjoy reading, or listening, to the many comical moments throughout Callie’s troubles and triumphs as she explores the indoor and outdoor lives around her. (J FIC Kelly, J CD FIC Kelly) |
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If you’re at all interested in getting closer to wildlife safely, then you must read this gem of a short story found on the non-fiction shelf. Antonio lived in a hotel in Canada where lumberjacks and woodsmen would spend many nights and tell him stories about their outdoor adventures. He spent much of his time outside himself, hoping to see wild animals, with very little luck. The real adventure began when a forest fire came through the area and what everyone had to do to survive. (J 971.3 Bond) |
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This is a mystery and adventure book about the history of Bigfoot. I really liked the book. It helped me learn more about Bigfoot. It has lots of animals. I would recommend this book to people that like Bigfoot.
~Review from Ayden S., age 8
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This could be you! Do you have a beloved book you would like to review? Fill out the form on our website or email slcote@windhammaine.us with the title, author, and a short review and you could be in the next newsletter!
~Review by YOU
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