DISPLAY: Big in the City

Animal City

By Joan Negrescolor

San Francisco, CA: Chronicle Books LLC., 2018.

Join Nina as she reads a book to her animal friends about where humans once lived.

City Cat

By Kate Banks

New York: Frances Foster Books, 2013.

A little cat travels the world and crosses paths with a tourist family.

The Wall in the Middle of the Book

By Jon Agee

New York, NY: Dial Books for Young Readers, 2018.

A knight is convinced that the wall in the middle of the book protects him from dangers on the other side. Will he notice the dangers on his side of the wall before it's too late?

Drum City

By Thea Guidone

Berkeley: Tricycle Press, 2010.

A young boy takes pots and pans outside and starts drumming. Other children join in using everyday items in place of drums.

My City

By Joanne Liu

New York, NY: Prestel Publishing, 2019.

A young boy enjoys a day of exploring his city.

In a Pickle

By Richard Scarry

New York: Simon Spotlight, 2010.

Huckle Cat helps Mr. Frumble find his pickle car.

City Lullaby

By Marilyn Singer

New York: Clarion Books, 2007.

This rhyming book follows a napping baby through the loud city.

Symphony City

By Amy Martin

San Francisco: McSweeney's McMullens, 2011.

A girl is lost in the city and follows the rhythm of the streets to find her way home.

City Colors

By Zoran Milich

Tonawanda, NY: Kids Can Press, 2004.

This picture book allows children to explore different cities with colors as their guide.

City Alphabet

By Joanne Schwartz

Toronto: Groundwood Books/Anansi Press, 2009.

Explore the city of Toronto in this alphabet book.

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Review: Faker

Faker By Gordon Korman New York: Scholastic Press, 2024. Fiction. 214 pages. 12-year-old Trey is used to starting over at a new school -- he has the routine perfectly memorized: make new friends, introduce his dad to the wealthy parents of his new friends, and "Houdini" themselves out of there before they get caught running their latest scam. Trey's dad is a master con artist, and Trey has just been promoted to full-partner. Their new scheme for the next big score brings them to the affluent suburb of Boxelder, TN where Trey's dad has cooked up a fake electric car company for investors to buy into. The only problem is that Trey is starting to grow tired of moving around and never putting down roots, especially after forming a fast friendship with Logan and developing a crush on Kaylee, a socially conscious girl in his class. As Trey longs for a normal life, is there any way he can convince his dad to get out of the family business? Gordon Korman is a perennial favorit...

If You Like...Ladybugs

Spring is almost upon us! We'll have more rain instead of snow, flowers will start blooming, and more bugs will be out. Ladybugs are some of the prettiest insects--and the least intimidating for those more wary of bugs. If you like ladybugs, check out these books! Ladybugs Do Not Go to Preschool Written by Ali Rutstein Illustrated by Nin̋a Nill Richmond, VA: Bright Light, 2024. Picture Book. Ravi loves ladybugs--he eats aphids instead of cornflakes for breakfast, brushes his mandibles instead of teeth, and has a ladybug costume complete with wings and antennae. He is certain that ladybugs don't have to go to preschool, and when Mom says that Ravi still has to go to school, he is nervous. However, thanks to Mom's patience and gentle encouragement, Ravi makes some new friends and realizes that preschool might be a good place for ladybugs after all. A Perfect Spot By Isabelle Simler Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans Books for Young Readers, 2022. Picture Book. A ladybug is ready to ...

You Need to Read: Percy Jackson

I was a kid myself when The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan was published, and it didn't take long for the Percy Jackson series to take the world by storm. Being the son of a Poseidon, Percy Jackson has some unique challenges as a half-blood. Here's some books that I think could've helped Percy when he was on his adventures trying to save the world: Greeking Out: Heroes and Olympians Written by Kenny Curtis and Jillian Hughes Illustrated by Javier Espila Washington D.C.: National Geographic, 2024. Informational. 191 pages. Percy, I know Chiron did a good job teaching you about mythology in Latin class, but this book is sure to be good to have on hand while you're traveling across the United States. Greeking Out is written in a kid-friendly voice with vivid illustrations and a sometimes-snarky tone (much like Percy himself). It also presents real-life creatures and places along with the information about Greek mythology. The Homework Squad's ADHD Guide to School S...

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