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I spy some cute children books to enhance young readers!
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• by Steve Antony
• Age Range: 3 – 5 years
• Grade Level: Preschool – Kindergarten
• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Scholastic Press (February 27, 2018)

Meet Blip. Blip loves being plugged into her computer. When a blackout occurs, Blip trips over her wire and tumbles outside.

Suddenly, Blip’s gray world is filled with color and excitement. She plays with her new friends and has adventures all day long. When Blip finally returns home, she realizes that the world can be even brighter once you unplug.

 

• by Jess Walton and Dougal MacPherson
• Age Range: 3 – 6 years
• Grade Level: Preschool – 1
• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Bloomsbury USA Childrens (May 31, 2016)
• Language: English

Errol and his teddy, Thomas, are best friends who do everything together. Whether it’s riding a bike, playing in the tree house, having a tea party, or all of the above, every day holds something fun to do.

One sunny day, Errol finds that Thomas is sad, even when they are playing in their favorite ways. Errol can’t figure out why, until Thomas finally tells Errol what the teddy has been afraid to say: “In my heart, I’ve always known that I’m a girl teddy, not a boy teddy. I wish my name was Tilly, not Thomas.” And Errol says, “I don’t care if you’re a girl teddy or a boy teddy! What matters is that you are my friend.”

 

• By Andrew Joyner
• Age Range: 4 – 8 years
• Grade Level: Preschool – 3
• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Schwartz & Wade (December 26, 2017)

Here is a clever story that follows the journey of a pink hat that is swiped out of a knitting basket by a pesky kitten, blown into a tree by a strong wind, and used as a cozy blanket for a new baby, then finally makes its way onto the head of a young girl marching for women’s equality.

Inspired by the 5 million people (many of them children) in 82 countries who participated in the 2017 Women’s March, Andrew Joyner has given us a book that celebrates girls and women and equal rights for all!

With themes of empathy, equality, and solidarity, The Pink Hat is a timeless andtimely story that will empower readers and promote strength in the diverse and active feminist community.

 

• By Amy Krouse Rothenthal and David Roberts
• Age Range: 3 – 7 years
• Grade Level: Preschool – 2
• Hardcover: 40 pages
• Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers (April 3, 2018)

Here’s how it works: if you can avoid getting to the end of this book, you can avoid bedtime, simple as that. (It’s a pretty sweet deal, actually.) But each time you blink, you have to turn a page. Those are just the rules. So whatever you do, DON’T BLINK!

• By Alexandra Boiger
• Age Range: 3 – 5 years
• Grade Level: Preschool – Kindergarten
• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: G.P. Putnam’s Sons Books for Young Readers (March 27, 2018)

Max and Marla know how to enjoy the simple pleasures in life. So when the first sunny day of spring comes along, they’ve got the perfect plan–a picnic! They pack up their favorite dishes and their comfiest blanket and then they’re off to the lake. Once they settle in, Max realizes the picnic needs one more thing to be just right: a bouquet for Marla. But while he’s gone, Marla falls asleep, leaving their picnic prey to some thieving squirrels. Max returns to find their spread ruined and says it’s all Marla’s fault. But best friends can’t stay mad for long . . .

 

• By Steve Campbell
• Age Range: 4 – 8 years
• Grade Level: Preschool – 2
• Hardcover: 40 pages
• Publisher: Atheneum Books for Young Readers (August 26, 2014)

Who have YOU hugged today? Open your arms to this delightfully tender, goofy, and sweet tale.

Watch out world, here he comes! The Hug Machine!

Whether you are big, or small, or square, or long, or spikey, or soft, no one can resist his unbelievable hugs! HUG ACCOMPLISHED!

This endearing story encourages a warm, caring, and buoyantly affectionate approach to life. Everyone deserves a hug—and this book!

Youth Star Wars Chapter Books

Chapter books are important for children to read. It allows them to understand the beginning, middle and end of a story.  All stories should have that.  Some adventures end in one book and others do not.  I saw these amazing Star Wars chapter books for all children to read.  Check it out and pass the idea on to anyone who has children or if you are a parent looking for more books to read.

 

The Snare – Star Wars Adventures in Wild Space
It is a time of darkness. With the end of the Clone Wars, and the destruction of the Jedi Order, the evil Emperor Palpatine rules the galaxy unopposed. When the parents of Milo and Lina Graf are abducted by agents of the evil Empire while the family is out on a mission mapping the unknown systems of Wild Space, the children must undertake a perilous journey to rescue them. In the first book of this six book chapter book series, Milo and Lina look for allies on the ancient frontier world of Thune– but must outwit the cruel Imperial officer Captain Korda who has prepared a trap for them!

The Nest – Star Wars Adventures in Wild Space
It is a time of darkness. With the end of the Clone Wars, and the destruction of the Jedi Order, the evil Emperor Palpatine rules the galaxy unopposed. When the parents of Milo and Lina Grafare abducted by agents of the evil Empire while the family is out on a mission mapping the unknown systems of Wild Space, the children must undertake a perilous journey to rescue them. In the third book of this six book chapter book series, Milo and Lina track the mysterious transmission to the planet Lothal, hoping to find help against the Empire. But as Lina and Milo search for the source, they are unaware of the danger following them at every turn.

Star Wars Adventures in Wild Space The Darkness
It is a time of darkness. With the end of the Clone Wars, and the destruction of the Jedi Order, the evil Emperor Palpatine rules the galaxy unopposed. When the parents of Milo and Lina Graf are abducted by agents of the evil Empire while the family is out on a mission mapping the unknown systems of Wild Space, the children must undertake a perilous journey to rescue them. In the fourth book of this six book chapter book series, Milo and Lina have been captured by the bounty hunter, the Shade. The Shade has orders to bring the children to Captain Korda. But on their way there, the power goes out on the ship. Will Milo and Lina be able to escape the Empire, or does something even deadlier await in the darkness?

Star Wars Princess Leia Royal Rebel
Who is Princess Leia? How did a princess become a rebel leader? And what happened to her after the Empire was defeated? In this biography–complete with black-and-white illustrations, timelines, and character profiles–young readers will delight in learning the complete history of Star Wars’ royal rebel.

Star Wars Force Awakens Rey’s Story
Rey never thought she would leave the desert planet of Jakku, but her life is turned upside down when she meets BB-8, a small droid with a big secret. Like it or not, Rey is about to be caught up in something much larger than herself: a galactic war between the evil First Order and the fledgling Resistance. But something is awakening inside of Rey, something that might turn the tides of fortune in the galaxy. . . .

Youth Books of all ages

Check these Youth books out.  All of them are magical!  The more you read the more you grow!  I encourage children to read these books.  Perhaps if you do have children, read along with them or have them read to you!  It  is the best.

Speed of Life
by Carol Weston
(Youth 6^th grade and up)
Sofia lost her mother eight months ago, and her friends were 100% there for her. Now it’s a new year and they’re ready for Sofia to move on.

Problem is, Sofia can’t bounce back, can’t recharge like a cellphone. She decides to write Dear Kate, an advice columnist for Fifteen Magazine, and is surprised to receive a fast reply. Soon the two are exchanging emails, and Sofia opens up and spills all, including a few worries that are totally embarrassing. Turns out even advice columnists don’t have all the answers, and one day Sofia learns a secret that flips her world upside down.

SPEED OF LIFE is the heartbreaking, heartwarming story of a girl who thinks her life is over when really it’s just beginning. It’s a novel about love, family, grief, and growing up.

Sticks and Stones
by Abby Cooper
(Youth 5^th grade and up)

Sticks & Stones by Abby Cooper is a feel-good middle grade debut with just a dash of magic…

Ever since she was a baby, the words people use to describe Elyse have instantly appeared on her arms and legs. At first it was just “cute” and “adorable,” but as she’s gotten older and kids have gotten meaner, words like “loser” and “pathetic” appear, and those words bubble up and itch. And then there are words like “interesting,” which she’s not really sure how to feel about.

Now, at age twelve, she’s starting middle school, and just when her friends who used to accept and protect her are drifting away, she receives an anonymous note saying “I know who you are, and I know what you’re dealing with. I want to help.” As Elyse works to solve the mystery of who is sending her these notes, she also finds new ways to accept who she is and to become her best self.

Mark of the Thief (Mark of the Thief #1)
by Jennifer A. Nielsen
(Youth 6^th grade and up)

When Nic, a slave in the mines outside of Rome, is forced to enter a sealed cavern containing the lost treasures of Julius Caesar, he finds much more than gold and gemstones: He discovers an ancient bulla, an amulet that belonged to the great Caesar and is filled with a magic once reserved for the Gods — magic some Romans would kill for.

Now, with the deadly power of the bulla pulsing through his veins, Nic is determined to become free. But instead, he finds himself at the center of a ruthless conspiracy to overthrow the emperor and spark the Praetor War, a battle to destroy Rome from within. Traitors and spies lurk at every turn, each more desperate than the next to use Nic’s newfound powers for their own dark purposes.

In a quest to stop the rebellion, save Rome, and secure his own freedom, Nic must harness the magic within himself and defeat the empire’s most powerful and savage leaders.

Ghost Attack (Monster Itch #1)
by David Lubar (Youth)

When Alex and his cousin Sarah are visiting their grandparents, Alex gets terrible red, itchy hives. Yikes! He’s allergic to a ghost! Even worse, the ghost won’t leave him alone — he wants Alex and Sarah’s help. Can they solve the ghost’s mystery and get rid of Alex’s awful rash before it ruins everything?

 

Build It!
Jennifer Kemmeter

This series of visually rich instruction books for Lego^® creations is perfect for children ages 5 and up. Inside you’ll find a range of creative models to put together–from animals to airplanes, street scenes to seascapes and much more, created using the Lego^® Classic set 10693, or bricks you already have at home. Each book in this interactive series contains 3-5 “dioramas” featuring a diverse range of models. Full color, step-by-step diagrams guide you through the process, enhancing the fun.

Judy Moody and Friends: Triple Pet Trouble  
Megan McDonald

Dr. Judy knows a sick pet when she sees one, and Jaws the Venus flytrap is for-sure sick. Time for some urgent care and first aid! Judy Moody, pet vet, will never rest in her efforts to nurse Jaws back to health. In her quest for a medical miracle, Judy finds herself wrangling an unruly toad and seeking help from Mouse, the mind-reading cat. Nothing will stand in the way of Judy’s search for a cure. Not even the fearsome Carnivoria vampira! From Megan McDonald comes this selection of three mini-stories just right for luring young readers into the Moody universe.

Picture Books

I spy these Picture books today:

 

Little Fox in the Forest by Stephanie Graegin

Alphonse that is not okay to do  by Daisy Hirst

Life on Mars by Jon Agee

 

Goodnight everyone by Chris Haughton

Bob not Bob by Liz Garton Scanlon and Audrey vernick

 

Dad and the Dinosaur by Gennifer Choldenko

 

Pig the Pug by Aaron Blabey

 

 

Why did the Farmer Cross the Road by Brooke Herter James

Mommy Loves You by Helen Foster James

 

 

I’m a Lot of Sometimes by Jack Guinan

Please Don’t Make Me Fly by Ellito Kreloff

Youth books to check out

Check out these Youth Books!!  All these books are filled with adventure and mystery.   They are perfect simple chapter books.  So check them out today and get those children reading!!

 

 

 

My Weird School

 

 

Diary of an 8 Bit Villager

 

 

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