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AGES 6 & under
 What's Your Favorite Animal? by Eric Carl & Friends. A
most fantastic new picture book
for animal lovers! Some of our
favorite children's authors - from
Nick Bruel to Mo Williams - tell us
about their favorite animals. You'll laugh your
way through this charming book. ~ Tracy Hughes |
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MIDDLE READER ages 7-12
 Timmy Failure: Now Look What
You've Done by Stephan Pastis.
The creator of Pearls Before Swine
hits another home run. Timmy
Failure is possibly the worst private
eye in the world. But gosh darn it,
he's got enthusiasm! If you've got
a Wimpy Kid fan in the house, this
series is even better! ~ Chris Linendoll |
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YOUNG ADULT
 The Geography of You and Me by Jennifer E. Smith. Lucy and
Owen meet one night in New
York during a city-wide blackout.
They continue their friendship as
they move several times in one
year. A fantastic book about travel
and long distance romance. Available 4/15/14.
~ Fran Tobia |
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 Hi, Koo! Travel through the seasons with the
buoyant panda Koo and his friends. Haikus describe
special moments during each season, accompanied by
stunning watercolor illustrations. ~ Marika McCoola |
 The Noisy Paint Box: The Colors and
Sounds of Kandinsky's Abstract Art by Barb Rosenstock, illlustrated by
Mary Grandpre. Vasya, who
can hear colors as well as see them,
decides to paint what he feels and
hears, not what he sees. Vasya Kandinsky
became one of the most influential
painters of his time. Beautuiful pages by the illustrator
of the Harry Potter books. ~ Krysta Piccoli |
 The Good-Pie Party by Liz Garton
Scanton, illustrated by Kady Mac-
Donald Denton. Posy is moving
and she doesn't want to say
"good-bye." But what about saying
"good-pie?" A sweet book about
good friends and moving away, with
lovely, expressive illustrations.
~ Marika McCoola |
 The River by Alessandra Sanna.
Though you are likely to find this enchanting
book in the children's section,
adults who adore inventive forms of
storytelling through artwork will be
delighted, too. Enjoy four seasons and
four tales conceived along the banks
of the Po River in Italy. Original and
breathtaking. ~ Nancy Scheemaker |
 Hopper and Wilson Fetch a Star by Maria Van Lieshout. Hopper
and Wilson are going on another
adventure! This time they are
flying off to find the perfect star.
An adorable story with equally
adorable illustrations. I wish I could
take these two friends home with
me. ~ Krysta Piccoli |
 Red Knit Cap Girl to the Rescue by Naoko Stoop. Red Knit Cap
Girl and her friends rescue a baby
polar bear and help him get back
home. They sail through storms to
the North Pole in a paper boat!
Beautifully illustrated with paintings
on wood, this is a story of friendship
and adventure! ~ Leah Moore |
 The Gift of Nothing by Patrick
McDonnell. Mooch is trying
to find the perfect gift for his best
friend Earl. What could possibly
be special enough to give to a such
a great friend? A charming book
about loving what you have, despite
the noisy world around us. ~ Krysta Piccoli |
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 The Winter Horses by Philip Kerr. A fantastically poetic, magical,
simple story of friendship and
love in a not-so-simple, magical,
poetic world. Horses and history
come alive on the Russian steppe.
~ Jeanette Sessions |
 Ophelia and the Marvelous Boy by
Karen Foxlee. Ophelia discovers
a boy in a locked room of a museum
and offers to help him escape. However,
he needs her help not only to escape,
but also to stop the Snow Queen from
destroying the world. A fantastically
fun adventure with a brave, intelligent
heroine. ~ Krysta Piccoli |
 The Miniature World of Marvin
& James by Elise Broach, illustrated
by Kelly Murphy. Marvin is a
little beetle and his best friend is a
boy names James. When James goes
on vacation Marvin is stuck with his
cousin. Can he stay out of trouble
until James returns? A sweet story
with a bugs-eye view of the world.
~ Krysta Piccoli |
 A Snicker of Magic by Natalie Lloyd. Felicity Pickle is looking for a
place to call home. Wandering makes
it difficult to make friends. What happens
when she ends up in her mother's
home town? Could Felicity find her first
best friend? Is there enough magic in
Midnight Gulch to make them stay?
~ Whitney Kaaz |
 The Ghosts of Tupelo Landing by
Sheila Turnage. Fans of
Three Times Lucky are in for
a treat with this companion
book, told in the incomparable
voice of Miss Mo LeBeau. An
intriguing new character joins
the regular denizens of Tupelo
Landing, North Carolina,
for this novel - part mystery,
part ghost story, entirely delightful! ~ Gail King |
Ivy Takes Care by Rosemary Wells. After her best friend leaves for the summer, Ivy finds a job looking after farm animals. Her summer is filled with winning over a stubborn pony, training a puppy and discovering her love of animals. Set on a ranch in mid-20th century Nevada. ~ Martha Cornwell |
 Kung Pow Chicken: Lets Get Cracking! and  Kung Pow
Chicken: Bok! Bok! Boom! by Cindi Marko. These
silly easy reader chapter books will delight superhero fans
of all ages. Complete with whimsical comic-style illustrations
and lots of chicken puns, these gentle superchicken
adventures are full of giggles for the whole family. ~ Rachel Person |
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 The Impossible Knife of Memory by
Laurie Halse Anderson. A captivating
novel detailing the ways families
can hurt and heal each other, starring
Hayley, who suffers through her father's
PTSD-related mood swings. Sharp,
well-drawn characters with too much
weight on their shoulders and a thought-provoking
premise; Anderson has given us yet another powerful
story. ~ Paige Mushaw |
 Road Rash by Mark Huntley Parsons. Drumroll Please! Zach can
write lyrics. He can play the drums. But
he can't understand why his friends kicked
him out of the band. When he has the
option to join the hot new up-and-coming band, he
jumps at the chance. ~ Jeanette Sessions |
 Cruel Beauty by Rosamund Hodge. A retelling of Beauty and the
Beast mixed with Greek mythology! Nxy
is bethrothed to Ignifex, an evil ruler of
the kingdom, and has been trained from
birth to kill him, but he is not what she
expects. An amazing tale of duty, love
and betrayal. ~ Martha Cornwell |
 A Mad Wicked Folly by Sharon Briggs
Waller. After Vicky is disgraced
for posing nude for her atelier, her family
tries to marry her off, but she dreams of
attending art school. She finds an outlet
for her artistic visions in the suffragette
movement. You'll fall in love with this
sassy, brave heroine. ~ Martha Cornwell |
 The Scar Boys by Len
Vlahos. A compelling and moving
account of growing up in the '80s, forming
a punk band and falling for your
friend's girl- all the while sporting scars
from a bad childhood prank gone wrong.
~ Whitney Kaaz & Jess Wood |
 We Were Liars by E.
Lockhart. There are few books
that reach this level of drama and subtlety
simultaneously. Moody, thoughtprovoking
and unforgettable – to reveal
the plot would be a disservice. Just know
you'll need to clear your schedule for
a few hours. Easily the best YA novel of
the season. ~ Paige Mushaw |
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 Founding Mothers: Remembering
the Ladies by Cokie Roberts. A Common Core mustread!
Highlighting the amazing
female patriots of the American
Revolution, this book follows the courageous acts
of women working behind the scenes to help shape
America. ~ Martha Cornwell |
 The Dumbest Idea Ever! by Jimmy
Gownley. Jimmy loves comics.
When he's sick and unable to play basketball,
he begins working on his own
comic. The true story of Jimmy Gownley's
first foray into comics will inspire
doodlers and readers to act on their
own "dumb ideas." ~ Marika McCoola |
 Girls . . . and  Boys who Rocked the World by Michelle
Roehm & Amelie Welden. Fantastic books
for boys and girls looking for excellent role models in
history. Each chapter is about a different person, so
it's easy to pick up and put down. Did you know Jackie
Mitchell was such a good pitcher that she struck out
Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig? You will soon!
~ Krysta Piccoli |
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