Bookmarks: July/August 2015
Recommended Reads from Susan Carr, Youth Services librarian
At the Same Moment around the World
By Clotilde Perrin (picture book)
While Keita in Senegal is helping his dad at 6 a.m., Allen and Kiana are watching the sun set at 8 p.m. in Honolulu. Unique illustrations take kids on an enjoyable trip through the time zones.
Loose Tooth
By Anastasia Suen (reader)
Peter is accustomed to losing teeth, so another loose tooth is no big deal – except that it’s picture day at school, and Peter doesn’t want a hole in his smile.
The Penderwicks: A Summer Tale of Four Sisters, Two Rabbits, and a Very Interesting Boy
By Jeanne Birdsall (juvenile fiction)
Good times and trouble awaits four sisters, their friend Jeffrey and their trusty hound dog during a summer spent at a Massachusetts cottage.
Kid President’s Guide to Being Awesome
By Robby Novak and Brad Montague (nonfiction)
Ten-year-old YouTube sensation Robby gives a pep talk in book form, plus awesome information on how he became Kid President.
The Distance between Lost and Found
By Kathryn Holmes (teen fiction)
Hallie must confront being bullied by a popular classmate in order to survive after she becomes lost during a hike at church camp.
Recommended Reads from Megan Chrusciel, Adult Services librarian
How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk
By Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish
Down-to-earth suggestions and respectful solutions provide you with the know-how to make your relationship with children less stressful and more enjoyable.
Smart Money Smart Kids: Raising the Next Generation to Win with Money
By Dave Ramsey and Rachel Cruze
This common-sense approach starts with the basics of working, spending, saving and giving, and moves into more challenging issues such as avoiding debt and paying for college.
Alain Ducasse Cooking for Kids: From Babies to Toddlers
By Alain Ducasse and Paule Neyrat
Ducasse, a world-renowned chef devoted to healthful eating, goes back to basics to provide simple and natural food for children ages 6 months to 3 years.
Help Your Kids with Computer Coding: A Unique Step-by Step Visual Guide, from Binary Code to Building Games
By DK Publishing
Help your kid get a head start in computer programming with these fun projects and games presented in typical DK fashion: with colorful graphics and simple instructions.
The Smartest Kids in the World: And How They Got That Way
By Amanda Ripley
Through the eyes of three teens sent to schools in top-performing countries, learn how other cultures have achieved academic greatness and how we might apply it to our own education system.
Parenting: Illustrated with Crappy Pictures
By Amber Dusick
You love your kids, but sometimes being a parent stinks. This book won’t help with that, but it will make you laugh about the frustrating moments and let you know you’re not alone.
