by Annabeth Bondor-Stone and Connor White, Illustrated by Joe Todd Stanton;
available on February 11, 2020. Middle Grade (8-12)
A hidden lost world. A powerful crystal crown.This gripping fantasy adventure (inspired by a real kid’s idea) doubles as acreative writing guide for young authors.
The Story
An enchanted arrow pierces the wall of Hillview–the city is under attack! Years ago,
a powerful crystal crown was stolen from a group of magic-wielders called Lysors. Lacking the
crown’s protection, the Lysors hid themselves behind the city walls, shut off from the rest of the
world. But with danger upon them once more, can Laura, a spunky girl with a knack for
adventure, journey outside Hillview…and reclaim the crystal crown?About The Story Pirates
The Story Pirates are a group of top comedians, musicians, best-selling authors, and world-
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Looking for a few good books to change up your family’s bedtime story routine? Introducing Jewish stories and traditions is free and fun within the PJ Library LISTEN hub.
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There is nothing like curling up under a warm blanket or by the fire with a good book. Good habits start at home and if you make winter reading of a good book a habit, so will the kids. So refresh their book collection, get some hot cocoa and a new fuzzy blanket and let them cozy up with you for some winter reading. Here are 10 new release books from baby to child you may want to consider.
What’s Going On Here?: A Tell-Your-Own-Tale Book is a book where how you turn the pages determines the story. Ages 3-5 years. Buy on Amazon.
Old MacDonald Had a Truck is a take on the original Old MacDonald and his farm animals only now it’s about farm equipment and vehicles. Ages 3-5 years. Buy on Amazon.
A to Z Menagerie: An ABC Baby Book is features a die-cut letter to trace and a satisfying pull-tab reveal for each letter of the alphabet. Ages 2-4. Buy on Amazon.
My Big (Evil) Brother Stole My Lunch: 20+ gross lift-the-flaps. Picky eaters and culinary rebels alike will delight in this endearingly unpleasant tribute to strange lunches and even stranger siblings. Ages 5-6. Buy on Amazon.
Goodnight, Rainbow Cats is a take on Goodnight Moon mixed with a bit of Brown Bear, Brown Bear.., only rainbow colors and cats. each cat enters the house with the turn of a page, and one by one, the die-cut windows are infused with color. Ages baby-age 3. Buy on Amazon.
AlphaBit: An ABC Quest is a child ABC book with 8-bit artwork we recognize from the 80’s and 90’s. learn new words, discover hidden pictures, and find the missing treasure in an epic quest. Ages 2-4. Buy on Amazon
This Is How I Do It: One Day in the Life of You and 59 Real Kids from Around the World is just as the title suggests. Learn what kids from around the world eat for breakfast, transport to school and other tales of daily life in different cultures. Ages 5-8. Buy on Amazon.
Baby Sloth or Baby Llama Finger Puppet Book are small, adorable books that look just as adorable on a shelf. These baby animals experience the world in these interactive books. Ages Preschool+. Buy on Amazon (Llama, Sloth and more baby animals to choose from)
A Forest’s Seasons is a board book Is a forest’s seasons in a one-of-a-kind format, complete with art by celebrated illustrator Ingela Arrhenius. Ages Baby – age 3. Buy on Amazon.
With school back in and Holidays nearing, finding new books is a constant. We may need books for reading homework, class reading, gift ideas and at home bedtime routines. There are so many new titles daily and I found 5 Must Have Books for Kids Ages 5-8.
The Boring Book
by Shinsuke Yoshitake
The Boring Book features one particularly bored boy as he discovers, there’s actually more to boredom than meets the eye—more questions, more theories, and heaps of humor. It is playfully—and hilariously—unpacks the ways in which a seemingly stagnant state is actually a portal into a dynamic, life-enriching experience.
Grown-Ups Never Do That is as unbelievable as it may seem, but sometimes even grown-ups misbehave! It’s a rollicking tale, showcasing the humor—and the humanity—of the most important people in kids’ lives.
Get Up, Stand up is an adaptation of one of Bob Marley’s beloved songs and has a timely message for children: To counter injustice, lift others up with kindness and courage. As a young girl goes on with her day in school, she comes across several instances of teasing and intimidation. But with loving action and some help from her friends, she’s able to make things right for herself and others.
Caspian lives in a lighthouse surrounded by a cold gray-blue sea—every day, he watches, wishing for a friend, but no one comes. So, Caspian decides that wishing is not enough. What follows is a friendship story between a boy and a bear that is tender, warm, and perfect for gift-giving.
With just one word per page, in lush, color-rich landscapes, we learn about the features that make up our world: an archipelago, a dune, an isthmus, a lagoon. Across them all, the tiger roams.
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