Staff Picks for April -- Kids

by McDunn, Gillian

Book - 2022

"Highly-acclaimed author of Caterpillar Summer, Gillian McDunn explores boyhood in a funny, big-hearted story about a kid trying to find the best way...Show more "Highly-acclaimed author of Caterpillar Summer, Gillian McDunn explores boyhood in a funny, big-hearted story about a kid trying to find the best way to be his best self." I'm a sucker for books that make you laugh and cry. I can't wait to try the recipe for Desperation Pie. -- Recommended by Jen J. Show less

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Isla to Island

by Castellanos, Alexis

Graphic Novel - 2022

"This stunning wordless graphic novel follows a young girl in the 1960s who immigrates from Cuba to the United States and must redefine what home mea...Show more "This stunning wordless graphic novel follows a young girl in the 1960s who immigrates from Cuba to the United States and must redefine what home means to her."- I don't always enjoy wordless stories, but this one truly was stunning. -- Recommended by Jen J. Show less

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Mine

by Dawson, Delilah S.

Book - 2021

Twelve-year-old Lily moves to a creepy old house in a Florida swamp and finds out that the house isn't empty: it's packed full of the previous occupants' ...Show more Twelve-year-old Lily moves to a creepy old house in a Florida swamp and finds out that the house isn't empty: it's packed full of the previous occupants' trash, keepsakes, and, Lily begins to suspect, maybe even their ghosts. -- Recommended by Andrew K. Show less

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Fighting Words

by Bradley, Kimberly Brubaker

Book - 2020

I always love middle grade novels that address impactful topics without hitting you over the head with them. This book does just that. -- Recommended by Sasha F. I always love middle grade novels that address impactful topics without hitting you over the head with them. This book does just that. -- Recommended by Sasha F. Show less

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What Should Danny Do?

by Levy, Ganit

Book - 2019

Do your kids like the power to choose? Well, this book gives them that chance. Danny is a superhero in the making and the outcome of his day is based on t...Show more Do your kids like the power to choose? Well, this book gives them that chance. Danny is a superhero in the making and the outcome of his day is based on the choices your child makes for him. This book gives your child the power to choose do to the right thing or the wrong thing. They will see the consequences unfold before their eyes and can choose a different outcome the next time around. They WILL ask to read it again and again. What a great way to show them that good choices lead to better circumstances. -- Recommended by Veronica G. Show less

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I Said No!

A Kid-to-kid Guide to Keeping Private Parts Private

by King, Zack

Book - 2018

Helps kids set healthy boundaries for their bodies. -- Recommended by Cris C.S. Helps kids set healthy boundaries for their bodies. -- Recommended by Cris C.S. Show less

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Interrupting Chicken

by Stein, David Ezra

Book - 2010

Little Red Chicken wants Papa to read her a bedtime story, but interrupts him almost as soon as he begins each tale. -- Recommended by Cris C.S. Little Red Chicken wants Papa to read her a bedtime story, but interrupts him almost as soon as he begins each tale. -- Recommended by Cris C.S. Show less

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