DISPLAY: Sleepover With a Good Book

By Jen Malone

Meghan, Paige, and Anna-Marie are super excited about the sleepover, and not even the last-minute addition of Anna-Marie's socially awkward, soon-to-be stepsister Veronica can dampen their spirits. But when they awaken the next morning the basement is a disaster, Meghan's left eyebrow has been shaved off, she is in possession of the Class Bad Boy's signature hoodie, and there are a slew of baby chicks in the bathtub! Worst of all, Anna-Marie is missing! And the worst thing is, none of them can remember anything beyond the hypnotism trick performed by the two-bit magician Veronica arranged!

Sleepover Sleuths

By Carolyn Keene

When eight-year-old Nancy is invited to a sleepover party with a dolls theme, the host's doll goes missing and Nancy tries to solve her first case.

The Everything Girls Ultimate Sleepover Book

By Laura Mcintyre

The Everything Girls Ultimate Sleepover Party Book is packed with ideas for throwing the most amazing sleepover party ever! Inside, you'll find ideas for decorations, snacks, and activities for your celebration.

Wish Upon a Sleepover

By Suzanne Selfors

A group of misfits has a sleepover that involves a scavenger hunt and slightly magical soup in this story of newfound friendship in unexpected places.

The Yawns Are Coming

By Chris Eliopoulos

Two best friends get together for a sleepover, but their plans to stay up all night are foiled when they are besieged by the Yawns and other harbingers of sleep.

Super Slumber Parties

By Brooks Whitney

Creative ideas for games, crafts, food, decorations, and favors, as well as planning and trouble-shooting tips, to guarantee a successful sleepover. Is it possible to make slumber parties even more fun than they already are? Absolutely, say the fun experts at American Girl Library. The secret's in the planning, and "Super Slumber Parties" contains ideas for all kinds of themes, crafts, invitations, food, games, and more.

Cool Slumber Parties

By Karen Kenney

Provides an introduction to party planning, details the process of planning a slumber party, and includes sample invitations, with suggested menus and activities.

Froggy's Sleepover

By Jonathan London

Froggy is excited about his first sleepover, but a series of events sends Froggy and Max back and forth between their houses, until it seems they will never fall asleep.

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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...

Review: Umami

Umami By Jacob Grant New York: Viking, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC, 2024. Picture Book. Umami is a little penguin who is sick of eating the same thing everyday, cold fish --ugh! She becomes determined to find new foods and flavors, so Umami begins a journey across the sea in search of something different to eat. She reaches a place with a plethora of delicious options, and tries bitter, sweet, sour, and foods with umami (just like her name!) among others. Umami decides to bring all these delicious new flavors back for the other penguins to try in a feast. But, will the other penguins enjoy this new experience? Filled with charm and humor, Umami is a diverse romp through a universal experience --am I willing to try something new? What will it be like? The idea of trying new foods and flavors make it especially relatable, and the appealing illustrations will have many readers ready to hop out on a culinary adventure. A humorous and sweet ending, caps off this delig...

Five Faves: Easy Readers of 2024

Hello world! I know you have been anticipating the release of this list all year... my favorite easy readers! Whether they're funny or sweet, these titles are all great for kids taking their first steps for reading. So without further ado...here are my five favorite easy readers of 2024. Lone Wolf Goes to School Written by Kiah Thomas Illustrated by K-Fai Steele New York: Neal Porter Books/Holiday House, 2024. Easy Reader. Lone wolf would spend all of his time alone if he could. Unfortunately, he has to go to school with the "snotty" kids, and even when he leaves school there's people at the beach, on the mountains, and at the movie theater. What's a wolf to do? Invite them all to a party at his house and then leave so that all the places he wants to be are empty, of course! If you're looking for a moralistic read-aloud that will teach the virtues of making friends so that you aren't lonely, you should definitely look elsewhere. However, if you're loo...

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