Great Reads in the Children’s Room

Picture Books

The Plot Chickens by Mary Jane Auch

Even those who aren’t as crazy about chickens as I am will love the humor of this story about Henrietta the hen figuring out how to write and publish a good story!

The Composer is Dead by Lemony Snicket.

The master of unfortunate events turns his mind to music. The book includes a CD of the author reading his story.

Louise, The Adventures of a Chicken by Kate Di Camillo and Harry Bliss. Louise is unflappable and she survives to tell her tales in the hen house.

Mercy Watson Thinks Like a Pig by Kate Di Camillo.

The continuing story of the Watson family and their beloved pig Mercy who will on occasion think and act just like a pig.

Naked Mole rat Gets Dressed by Mo Willems. A tribute to individualism among rodents.

Traction man meets Turbo Dog by Mini Grey.

The Fearless Cleaner has lost his scrubbing brush? Who will help him?

I Can Read Books

Mildred and Sam by Sharleen Collicutt. The Story of Mildred the mouse, who feels a need to expand their little home but she’s not sure why and her husband Sam who helps her get ready for company.

NON-FICTION

Go Wild in New York City by Brad Matsen. Discover another side of New York for kids with  scientific interests.

Listen to the Wind by Greg Mortenson and Susan Roth.  Share the wonderful story of Three Cups of Tea with children of any age.

Chapter Books

The Tales of Beedle the Bard by J.K. Rowling.

Short tales of magic commented on by Albus Dumbledore.

39 Clues- The Sword Thief by Peter Lerangis

The latest installment of this popular mystery series. Read the books, play the game, win the prizes!

Masterpiece by Elaine Broach.

An unappreciated young boy James and Marvin, a beetle with amazing artistic talent have an adventure involving the pen and ink drawings of Albrecht Durer and an elaborate art heist.