New Books for Children: Friday, December 22

Looking for some new books for your children to read? The library is constantly receiving new materials, including the items below. Why not stop by and check out a book, CD, movie, or other material that they might find interesting. We will continue to offer “Grab and Go” services for those who prefer to place their books on hold online and then pick them up in the cabinet inside the library.

Here are a few of the new books for children that have arrived at the library recently. We invite you to check them out!

Break

This year, Olive is leaving her friends and all their exciting vacation plans behind to visit her dad at his new apartment in the city. Goober is thrilled to spend an whole week with their father and has a long list of activities for their time together. Olive, on the other hand, still remembers the hurt of their dad moving halfway across the world. She would rather spend time with her friend Bree or scrolling through her new phone to keep up with everything she’s missing back home than catch up with him. As the week winds on, the normally easygoing Olive finds feelings of loneliness and resentment throwing her out of whack. Is there any hope of salvaging the visit—or will Olive’s Spring Break be a Spring Bust? Graphic novel for ages 8-12 years.

Frogs: Awesome Amphibians

With their signature sounds, athletic tongues, and bulging eyes, there’s a lot to love about frogs! But did you know that they soak up air and even liquid through their skin? Or that they use their eyes to swallow food? From tiny tadpoles in water to boisterous bullfrogs on land, the life cycle of these amphibious acrobats is one of the coolest examples of metamorphosis around. So pull up a lily pad and dive in, because the frog facts in this book will truly give you something to croak about! For ages 9-13 years.

A Story No One Has Ever Heard Before

This hilarious and imaginative debut picture book from The New Yorker cartoonist Avi Steinberg encourages kids to explore their own creativity by telling three wonderfully wild and wacky stories at the same time. Once upon a time, there was a story no one had ever heard before, inspired by a carrot on the run, a knight who’d trade his sword for a pal, and an alien who just wanted to get some rest and relaxation. It’s a story about how to tell a story. From choosing a main character to crafting a problem to solve to arriving at a satisfying conclusion, readers will learn storytelling tools in this playful, interactive read-aloud. For ages 4-8 years.