Check out these new books in the Children's Room:
Chapter books
When Heaven Fell by Carolyn Marsden (Grades 3-5)
When her grandmother reveals that the daughter that she had given up for adoption is coming from America to visit her Vietnamese family, nine-year-old Binh is convinced that her newly-discovered aunt is wealthy and will take care of all the family's needs.
Swordbird by Nancy Yi Fan (Grades 4-6)
Warring factions of blue jays and cardinals call on Swordbird, the heroic bird of peace, to rescue them from the evil machinations of Turnatt, the tyrant hawk lord who plans to enslave them.
Just Grace by Charise Mericle Harper (Grades 3-5)
Misnamed by her teacher, seven-year-old Just Grace prides herself on being empathetic, but when she tries to help a neighbor feel better, her good intentions backfire.
Summerhouse Time by Eileen Spinelli (Grades 4-6)
The approach of summerhouse time at the beach brings back good memories of this annual tradition, of aunts, uncles, cousins, and grandparents cleaning, laughing, eating, playing, and relaxing.
Charlie Bone and the Beast by Jenny Nimmo (Grades 4-7)
In this latest book in the popular Charlie Bone series, when Asa Pike, a Bloor's Academy student with the ability to change into a beast at dusk, goes missing, twelve-year-old Charlie Bone suspects a new classmate, the magically gifted Dagobert Endless, of foul play.
The Invention of Hugo Cabret: A Novel in Words and Pictures by Brian Selznick (Grades 4-8)
When twelve-year-old Hugo, an orphan living and repairing clocks within the walls of a Paris train station in 1931, meets a mysterious toyseller and his goddaughter, his undercover life and his biggest secret are jeopardized.
Picture books and/or Easy Read books
The Way I Love You by David Bedford (PreSchool-K)
A little girl celebrates all of the ways she loves her puppy.
Fox by Kate Banks (PreSchool-Grade 1)
In this picture book, a baby fox anticipates the time when he can go out alone, but first his parents must teach him the ways of the wilderness.
Hurry! Hurry! by Eve Bunting (PreSchool-Grade 1)
All the animals of the barnyard community hurry to greet their newest member, who is just pecking his way out of an egg.
Bad Dog, Marley! by John Grogan (Ages 4-8)
Marley, a rambunctious puppy, makes himself at home while causing lots of trouble but then proves in a very dramatic way that he is a valuable member of the household.
Today I Will Fly! by Mo Willems (Ages 4-8)
In this Easy Read book by popular author Mo Willems (Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus), while Piggie is determined to fly, Elephant is skeptical. But when Piggie gets a little help from others, amazing things happen!
I'd Really Like to Eat a Child by Sylviane Donnio (PreSchool-K)
One morning Achilles, a young crocodile, insists that he will eat a child that day and refuses all other food, but when he actually finds a little girl, she puts him in his place.
Princess Pigsty by Cornelia Funke (K-Grade 2)
Tired of being a princess, the youngest of three sisters throws her crown out the window and finds happiness working in the royal kitchen and pigsty.
Rainstorm by Barbara Lehman (PreSchool-Grade 2)
In this wordless picture book, a boy finds a mysterious key which leads him on an adventure one rainy day.
Duck at the Door by Jackie Urbanovic (K-Grade 3)
In this picture book, Max the duck likes to spend the winter in Irene's house.
Bounce by Doreen Cronin (Ages 1-4)
This picture book uses rhyming text that offers advice on the best ways for toddlers to bounce.
Bow-Wow Bugs a Bug by Mark Newgarden & Megan Montague Cash (Ages 3-7)
A wordless picture book about a persistent terrier who spends a day following a bug through his neighborhood.
Red, Red, Red by Valerie Gorbachev (PreSchool-Grade 2)
As Turtle rushes through town, in a hurry to see something "red, red, red," his neighbors wonder what it could be and hurry after him to find out!
Princess Justina Albertina: A Cautionary Tale by Ellen Davidson (PreSchool-Grade 1)
A spoiled, demanding young princess who sends her nanny to the far corners of the world in search of the perfect pet finally gets exactly what she deserves.
Pirates Don't Change Diapers by Melinda Long (PreSchool-Grade 3)
Braid Beard and his pirate crew return to retrieve the treasure they buried in Jeremy Jacob's backyard, but first they must help calm his baby sister, Bonney Anne, whom they awoke from her nap.
Duck, Duck, Goose by Tad Hills (PreSchool-Grade 2)
In this sequel to Duck & Goose, Duck and Goose face a challenge to their friendship when an enthusiastic young duck moves into their neighborhood who wants to play--and win--all sorts of games.
The Adventures of the Dish and the Spoon by Mini Grey (Grades 1-4)
Having run away together, the Dish and the Spoon from the nursery rhyme "The Cat and the Fiddle" become vaudeville stars before turning to a life of crime!
First Grade Stinks! by Mary Ann Rodman (PreSchool-Grade 1)
First-grader Haley wishes she were back having fun in kindergarten with her old teacher, until she finds out that first grade is special, too.
The Squeaky Door retold by Margaret Read MacDonald (PreSchool-Grade 3)
When Little Boy is frightened by a squeaky bedroom door, his grandmother brings in various animals to help him feel secure enough to sleep. Includes notes on the story's origins.
Hattie Hippo by Christine Loomis (PreSchool-K)
Meet Hattie, an adorable little hippo who loves to dance, swim, play hide-and-seek, and host tea parties for her friends!
Star Climbing by Lou Fancher (PreSchool-K)
When he cannot sleep, a little boy imagines himself on a nighttime journey across the sky where he can run and dance with star constellations.