Hello, My Name Is Octicorn

Meet Octi! He is, well, an Octicorn. His mother is an Octopus and his father is a Unicorn. He is quirky and different and can’t wait to tell you all about himself!


Armchair Treasure Hunts

An “armchair treasure hunt” is a book that provides clues and puzzles for the reader to solve along with the characters.


When the Sea Turned to Silver

Grace Lin weaves together traditional Chinese folk tales with her original adventure tale in a beautifully illustrated chapter book perfect for reading aloud this winter.


Echo

This book will leave you with a feeling of hope that will echo in your heart.


Wild, Wild Robots

Me: “OK Google, find me some books about robots.” Google: Whoa.  We live in a world where we can ask a robot to find books about robots.  Umm, maybe I … Continued




Sometimes you need a Poem

From school to family to friends, from Grrrr to Hooray!, Judith Viorst takes us on a tour of feelings of all kinds in this thoughtful, funny, and charming collection of poetry that’s perfect for young readers just learning to sort out their own emotions.



A Roundup of Turkey Stories

Escaping Turkeys Thanksgiving is a popular national holiday celebrated in North America, with Canada’s celebration on the second Monday of October, and the United States’ holiday on the fourth Thursday … Continued