Picture Book of the Day
Big Little Brother
by Kevin Kling (Author) and Chris Monroe (Illustrator)
Booktalk: Being an older brother has its benefits, of that there’s little doubt. But how would you feel if your little brother grew to be bigger than you?
Snippet:
It’s my own fault.
I wanted a little brother.
BONUS! See the video!
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WBGmGI40y7g]
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Chapter Book of the Day
The Faerie Ring
by Kiki Hamilton (Author)
352 pages
Booktalk: The year is 1871, and Tiki has been making a home for herself and her family of orphans in a deserted hideaway adjoining Charing Cross Station in central London. Their only means of survival is by picking pockets. One December night, Tiki steals a ring, and sets off a chain of events that could lead to all-out war with the Fey. For the ring belongs to Queen Victoria, and it binds the rulers of England and the realm of Faerie to peace. With the ring missing, a rebel group of faeries hopes to break the treaty with dark magic.
Snippet: Tiki eyed the item that Leo had tossed under the desk. Mesmerized by its beauty, she reached for the ring. It was a burnished band of rich gold, capped by an intensely red stone the color of blood that almost seemed to beckon her.
Tiki stared into the ruby red depths, turning the stone this way and that to catch the light. Something flickered and her heart caught in her throat as she peered closer. Deep within the heart of the stone, flames burned.
BONUS! See the video!
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z5K7kQaMOcM]
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5 Great Earth Day Books
Earth Day
by Trudi Strain Trueit (Author)
Learn why we celebrate Earth Day in this Rookie Read-About Holidays easy reader.
Earth Day Girl
Wordgirl saves the world on Earth Day. Easy Reader.
Fancy Nancy: Every Day Is Earth Day
by Jane O’Connor (Author) and Robin Preiss Glasser (Illustrator)
Fancy Nancy goes green in this I Can Read Level 1 easy reader.
The Earth and I
by Frank Asch
A boy talks about his friend, the Earth. Picture Book
What Do You See at the Pond?
by Anastasia Suen (Author) and Aaron Boyd (Illustrator)
A boy and his mom take a nature walk in this simple easy reader.
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