Recommended Reads - Children's
Compiled by Susan Carr, youth services librarian at the Westerville Public Library
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The Bath Monster
By Colin Boyd (picture book)
Here is the answer to the question, “Where does the dirty bath water go?” It’s slurped up by the Bath Monster! Of course, kids should worry about what else the Bath Monster loves to slurp.
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Gold Medal Mess
By David A. Kelly (chapter book)
When five friends discover a plot to ruin their elementary school’s Olympic-style field day, it’s a race against time to solve the mystery. Timely information on the Olympics is included.
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National Parks Guide U.S.A.
By Sarah Wassner Flynn (juvenile nonfiction)
National Geographic Kids wishes our National Parks a happy 100th birthday! Laid out by region and chock full of tips, this guide is a treat whether you are planning a visit or not.
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Let Your Wild Kids Go Outside
By Fiona Bird (parent/teacher)
Make a wigwam, learn how to play conkers, play grass games, go shell-seeking or feed the birds in your own back yard. Watch them learn and blossom outdoors with these activities.
Recommended Reads - Adults
Compiled by Megan Chrusciel, adult services librarian at the Westerville Public Library
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Raising Children That Other People Like to Be Around
By Richard E. Greenberg
Using common sense and leading by example are the focus of the author’s advice on how to raise respectful children, reduce conflict and improve communication with your kids.
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50 Children: One Ordinary American Couple’s Extraordinary Rescue Mission into the Heart of Nazi Germany
By Steven Pressman
Risking their personal safety, an American couple from Philadelphia managed to rescue 50 Jewish children from Nazi-occupied Austria.
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How Children Succeed: Grit, Curiosity, and the Hidden Power of Character
By Paul Tough
Educators and scientists are discovering a radically different picture of how kids develop and learn, as well as which characteristics actually lead to success.
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The Down and Dirty Guide to Camping with Kids: How to Plan Memorable Family Adventures and Connect Kids to Nature
By Helen Olsson
This humorous, irreverent yet authoritative guide provides smart tips, recipes, games and art projects to keep your kids happy and healthy while camping.
