Clinton, Chelsea. SHE PERSISTED : 13 AMERICAN WOMEN WHO CHANGED THE WORLD

Clinton, Chelsea.
SHE PERSISTED : 13 AMERICAN WOMEN WHO CHANGED THE WORLD
New York : Philomel Books, 2017
IL K-3, RL 6.9
ISBN 1524741728

Sometimes being a girl isn't easy. There are too many people who tell you that you can't do things and that you aren't good enough. This is the story of 13 courageous American women who didn't believe that. They persisted even though they were often told they would not succeed. If anyone ever tells you your dreams are too big or that your voice shouldn't be heard, remember these women who persisted and achieved great things.

Clarke E. J. OAKWING : A FAIRY'S TALE

Clarke E. J.
OAKWING : A FAIRY'S TALE
New York : Aladdin, 2017
IL 3-6, RL 5.0
ISBN 1481481916

Rowan loves going into the city with her mother. But one day, her mother went in without her and never came home. It has been seven years and Rowan still can't believe that her mother left them. Her father is just sleepwalking through life and it is up to Rowan to keep the family going. On the anniversary of her mother's disappearance, Rowan takes the trip into the city and sits under the tree her mother loved. As the tears begin, something very odd happens. The world looks so much bigger and Rowan feels very strange. She has turned into a fairy. It is said that those who sit under the tree and feel unloved are taken in by the fairies. But Rowan doesn't want to be a fairy. She just wants her mother back. Did her mother turn into a fairy also? Is there a way back?

Charbonneau, Joelle. DIVIDING EDEN

Charbonneau, Joelle. 
DIVIDING EDEN

New York : HarperTeen, 2017
IL YA
ISBN 006245384X

Twins Carys and Andreus find themselves in a position they never imagined. Their father and older brother have been killed and now there is a need for a new ruler of Eden. Everyone expected it to be their mother but this is not to be. Since no one who attend their birth is still alive, there is no way to know which twin is the eldest and the rightful heir of the crown. This puts everyone in an awkward position.  The elders decide that there must be a series of challenges between Carys and Andreus that will determine who will wear the crown. How will that work? And will the kingdom discover that one of the twins is cursed? When the crown is on the line, will the twins stick together?

Cali, Davide. THE CALL OF THE SWAMP

Cali, Davide.
THE CALL OF THE SWAMP
Grand Rapids : Eerdmans Books for Young Readers, 2017
IL 3-6
ISBN 0802854869

Boris doesn't look like his parents. He knows the story. They could not have children so when they found Boris on the edge of the swamp, they fell in love and took him home. It didn't matter to them that he had gills and really big eyes and wasn't like the other kids. He was their son and they loved him. But Boris is beginning to wonder if there is another family out there that he looks like. He is happy but he can't stop thinking about the possibility that he belongs in the swamp. He decided to run away and go back. What do you think he'll find?

Brown, Margaret Wise. THE DEAD BIRD

Brown, Margaret Wise.
THE DEAD BIRD
New York : Harper, 2016
IL K-3, RL 3.3
ISBN 0060289317

A group of children are playing in the park when they spot a dead bird.  Of course, they are upset about it and decide to bury the bird and give it a little funeral. They gather flowers and dig a grave. This is a sweet story about death and how we celebrate life.

Steinberg, David. KING LOUIE'S SHOES

Steinberg, David.
KING LOUIE'S SHOES
New York : Beach Lane Books, 2017
IL K-3, RL 2.2
ISBN 1481426575



King Louis XIV was the king of France many years ago. He was very vain and concerned about his height. He was only 5'4" tall which made him much shorter than most of the men of the time. So Louis decided to do something to make himself taller. He charged the royal shoemaker to make him a pair of shoes that will make him taller. Things did not always go well with that.

Burgan, Michael. JACK THE RIPPER

Burgan, Michael. 

JACK THE RIPPER
New York : Aladdin, 2017
IL 3-6, RL 5.7
ISBN 148147944X

This is one of those events in history that just doesn't go away.  Way back in 1888, a series of murders occurred in London that have never been solved.  They spanned the time of just a few months but the horrendous nature of the crimes fascinated the people during the time.  And the fact that the murderer has never been identified continues to fascinate people today. You have probably heard of Jack the Ripper. But who was he? What is known about him? How do we know that he committed all the murders? Come along and learn about one of history's worst people.

Buckley, James. ADOLF HITLER

Buckley, James.  

ADOLF HITLER

New York : Aladdin, 2017
IL 3-6, RL 5.5
ISBN 1481479415

It seems appropriate that a book on Adolf Hitler is the first book in a new series History's Worst.  This biography follows Hitler from birth through his childhood and his rise to power.  An aspiring art student, Hitler was rejected from art school several times before he moved to Germany.  There he joined the military and fought in World War I.  After the war, he turned his interest to politics and used his charismatic nature to become one of the most powerful men in Germany.  When he finally become the leader of Germany, he began his plan to control Europe and do away with people he felt were inferior to the Germans. He paid no attention to laws or treaties with other countries.  He took what he wanted and eliminated those who opposed him.  Read about one of history's worst.
          

Brown, Marc. MONKEY NOT READY FOR BEDTIME

Brown, Marc. 

MONKEY NOT READY FOR BEDTIME
New York : Knopf Books, 2017

IL K-3
ISBN 1101937610

Have you ever had trouble getting to sleep? You have on your comfy pjs and you have your favorite stuffed animal but when you snuggle into bed, you just can't sleep. This is happening to Monkey. His parents try different ways to help him fall asleep.  But nothing works. Until his brother comes up with a great idea.

Wronski, Gareth. HOLLY FARB AND THE PRINCESS OF THE GALAXY

Wronski, Gareth.
HOLLY FARB AND THE PRINCESS OF THE GALAXY
New York : Aladdin, 2017
IL 3-6, RL 6.2
ISBN 1481471775


Holly Farb is certainly no one special.  She has few friends and even her mother doesn't seem to care that much about her.  She is feeling a bit low about losing the school election and worried about the big test she has to take to get into the school her mother wants her to go to.  Little can she know just how much her life is about to change.  She is kidnapped by aliens! Alien pirates who have mistaken her from the Princess of the Galaxy!  Come on, she couldn't even win a school election. How could anyone think she could rule the galaxy? In a series of funny adventures, Holly, her teacher and the real princess try to escape the pirates and get back to Earth.

Van Biesen, Koen. ROGER IS GOING FISHING

Van Biesen, Koen.
ROGER IS GOING FISHING
Grand Rapids : Eerdmans Books for Young Readers, 2017
IL K-3
ISBN 0802854915


Roger can't wait to go fishing. He doesn't even wait until he gets to the lake. He starts fishing on the way and catches some very unusual things. "Roger, Roger! I've got a bite... No you can't fish here ... Wait until we're at the lake!"

Thomas, Angie. THE HATE U GIVE

Thomas, Angie.  
THE HATE U GIVE
New York : Balzer + Bray, 2017
IL YA
ISBN  0062498533

Starr is straddling two worlds.  There is the black girl who lives in a poor black neighborhood with drugs and gang shootings. But during the day, she attends a fancy private school.  When she attends a party in the hood, things go terribly wrong.  There is a shooting and Starr and her friend Khalil leave to avoid the hassle.  On the way home, they are stopped by a policeman.  Starr remembers the rules her father told her -- be polite, keep your hands in sight, don't make any sudden moves.  But Khalil makes the mistake of questioning the police officer.  When Khalil looks back in the car to be sure Starr is OK, he is shot in the back of the head.  Now there are riots and lawyers and the grand jury.  Starr is the only witness and must come to terms with the fact that what she says can change the lives of so many people.  It could also end her's.

Stewart, Melissa. CAN AN AARDVARK BARK?

Stewart, Melissa. 
CAN AN AARDVARK BARK?
New York : Beach Lane Books, 2017
IL K-3, RL 2.2
ISBN 1481458523



What kind of sound does an aardvark make?  Any ideas? Does it bark? Well, no but it does grunt.  What other animals grunt? And which animals do bark, or howl or even laugh? Come along and find out about these amazing animals and how they communicate.

Staake, Bob. THE BOOK OF GOLD

Staake, Bob.
THE BOOK OF GOLD
New York : Schwartz & Wade, 2017
IL K-3
ISBN 0553510770


Isaac is a young boy who doesn't like to read. Can you imagine? His parents took him to book stores and libraries but he just doesn't get into reading. When his parents stop at a small store, Isaac meets an old lady who tells him that there is a magic book somewhere in the world that will turn to gold when open. This starts Isaac on a quest to find the Book of Gold. What do you think he will find?

Simler, Isabelle. PLUME

Simler, Isabelle.
PLUME
Grand Rapids : Eerdmans, 2017
IL K-3
ISBN 0802854923



Have you ever found a feather on the ground and wondered what animal it was from?  Maybe a blackbird or an owl? Check out this book and look at the beautiful paintings and find out about different birds. And check closely to find something else that is looking at the birds.

Shin, Hye-eun. THE WARLI PEOPLE

Shin, Hye-eun.
THE WARLI PEOPLE
Grand Rapids : Eerdmans Books for Young Readers, 2017
IL 3-6
ISBN 0802854761


Meet the Warli people. They lived in ancient India during the 10th century B. C.  That is a very long time ago. Learn about their day by day life.  They lived in one place and planted crops to eat and hunted animals.  They worked hard throughout the year. But they had fun too.  There were festivals and sharing of their lives. Come along and find out about this ancient tribe.

Rue, Ginger. ALECA ZAMM IS AHEAD OF HER TIME

Rue, Ginger.  
ALECA ZAMM IS AHEAD OF HER TIME
New York : Aladdin, 2017
IL 3-6
ISBN 1481470639


Aleca's birthday party is going to be a blast.  The kids are going roller skating at the rink. But she has to ask all the kids in her class.  Even the mean girls. And she is also dealing with her new ability. She can stop time just by saying her name. Aunt Zephyr is helping her understand her wonder but now there is someone else out there when she freezes time. Who is this other Wonder? Is is a friendly Wonder? Or something much worse?