Saturday, June 23, 2012

Jennifer S. Recommends:

A charming, colorful book about a bunch of barnyard animals playing the classic a game of “telephone” with hilarious results.  A great story-time read aloud for the youngest book fans from the author of such charmers as Cat Secrets and Hip & Hop, Don't Stop!



A lovely and lively story from the author of the beloved Jamberry books.   Charlie is the kid with a pencil perpetually in his hand, the one who simply NEEDS to draw, a born artist.  You know the one.  Perhaps you were the one.   There’s at least one in every Kindergarten class.  Your mission (should you choose to accept it), is to find these magical children and turn them (and their parents),on to this light-hearted and imminently relatable picture book.





In an alternate-reality present, the president was killed during the attacks of September 11, 2001, and fear and hatred have raised their horrible heads.  When Skye Brightens learns that one of her classmates, Kareem, is in grave danger, she knows she must stand up for what’s right.

I still think about Saving Sky, the strong plot, compelling characters and amazing message about courage and the true meaning of patriotism.
When sixteen year olds April and Vi decide to deceive their parents into letting them spend a year without adult supervision, they have a blast, and learn a bunch of important life lessons.  Told in a fresh and fun voice that teens will enjoy in paperback this summer.  Please note, while not over the top explicit, there is reference to premarital sex and some wild parties are depicted here.

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