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Kern County Library Staff Suggests...: March Recommendations for Kids


Tuesday, March 11, 2008

March Recommendations for Kids

Fiction

Angelina Ice Skates by Katherine Holabird - Angelina, our favorite mouse ballerina, is magic on ice until she encounters hockey players! A fun story to share with the whole family after visiting the Ice Rink or watching a hockey game.

Dragon's Egg by Sarah L. Thompson - Mella has a rare talent, only she can care for the Inn's small herd of domestic dragons. One day, she comes upon a dragon's egg and vows to carry it to the fabled Hatching Grounds. Accompanied by the Defender's Squire, Roger, they embark on a dangerous journey through wild fire-breathing dragon territory.

Redwall: The Graphic Novel by Brian Jacques, adapted by Stuart Moore - Redwall, translated into graphic novel format, about Matthias a young mouse who seeks the legendary sword of Martin the Warrior to help him repel the enemy hordes led by the evil rat Cluny.


Nonfiction

Albert Pujols: MVP On and Off the Field by Tom Needham - Pujols grew up poor in the Dominican Republic and his family struggled to put food on the table. Named MVP in 2005, today he is one of most feared hitters in baseball, helping lead the Cardinals to a World Series Championship in 2006. His story will inspire you.

Little Red Riding Hood by Jerry Pinkney - An old-fashioned version richly imagined by Caldecott Honor winner Pinkney, the story proceeds in much the same way with Little Red disobediently chatting with a sly, cunning yet charming wolf. The highlight of these delightful illustrations features the wolf sneaking in the door, resplendent in Grandma's nightgown and cap.

Nightwatch: A Practical Guide to Viewing the Universe by Terence Dickinson - The revised and updated 4th edition is user friendly and cited as the best introduction to stargazing. The guide includes star charts, equipment reviews, astrophotography, tables and references that will remain current until 2018.

Mazeways: A to Z by Roxie Munroe - Search through 26 alphabet mazes hunting for more than 700 hidden objects. This colorful large format book will fascinate the younger set.

Karate for Kids by Robin L. Reilly - Everything you need to know to start training: the history of karate, how to wear the uniform, what to expect on your first day of class, warm-up-exercises, and all the basic moves.

Penguins of the World by Wayne Lynch - Penguins are birds, but cannot fly, and they spend 75% of their lives in water. Penguin chicks beg for food from any passing adult, rather like human teens! Filled with great photos, check out the fairy penguins which are 16" tall.

The Everglades by Wayne Lynch - Perfect for homework assignments or armchair travelers, this close-up look at the flora and fauna is like a trip to the Everglades without the mosquitoes. Meet the amazing Thorn Bugs who carry their defense system, a thorn, on their back, very discouraging to hungry birds.

1 Comments :

Anonymous Anonymous said...

Hi Guys! Looks great.

March 11, 2008 at 11:08 AM  



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