New Children’s Books: Monday, October 20

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 shelves behind the circulation desk.

Well Done, Immy (board book)

Immy is still little, but he can already do a lot. He waters the flowers, builds a block tower, and even puts on socks all by himself. Will you join Immy in exploring all the things he can do? This heartwarming book from bestselling author and illustrator Mack van Gageldonk introduces toddlers to the joys of developing new skills. It focuses on everyday accomplishments and helps expand their vocabulary related to daily tasks. Featuring a sweet, lovable character, the book uses minimal text paired with simple, vibrant illustrations to captivate young readers. As the first title in the Immy series, it’s perfect for story time and designed with durable paper and rounded corners for little hands. For ages 1-4.

The Digger and the Christmas Tree

A festive holiday readaloud from the bestselling Digger series by Joseph Kuefler. For fans of big trucks, this is the ideal next book for readers of Construction Site on Christmas Night. It’s Christmas Eve and Digger and the other big trucks are hanging tinsel, stringing lights, and decking the halls. But when there are no decorations left for the tree, Digger and his friends seek out the help of a few curious critters. Together, they forage and craft in the hopes they’ll be ready before Santa arrives . . . and discover the best gift of all along the way. For ages 4-8.

The Incredibly Human Henson Blayze

In the small town of Great Mountain, Mississippi, all eyes are on Henson Blayze, a thirteen-year-old football phenom who many have wondered if he was super-human. The predominately white townsfolk have been waiting for Henson to play high-school ball, and now they’re overjoyed to finally possess an elite Black athlete of their own. Until a horrifying incident forces Henson to speak out about injustice. Until he says that he might not play football anymore. Until he quickly learns he isn’t as loved by the people as he thought. In that moment, Henson’s town is divided into two chaotic sides when all he wants is justice. Even his best friends and his father can’t see eye to eye. When he is told to play ball again or else, Henson must decide whether he was born to entertain people who may not even see him as human, or if he’s destined for a different kind of greatness. For ages 10-12.