New Books for Children: Monday, November 10

Let’s start the week by highlighting some new books for children.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.

Sammy Feels Shy

Sammy LOVES having fun. But in big groups—like at school and birthday parties—he doesn’t love feeling like other people are looking at him, and it’s really hard talking to other people. Everyone tells Sammy not to be so shy. But one day, it gets so hard and scary that he starts to turn pink, and then pinker…until he’s bright pink ALL OVER! Then he doesn’t want to see anyone or do anything. Can Sammy learn how to tackle his fears—and go back to his usual color? This warm, affectionate, and relatable book is the perfect starting place for talking to children about shyness and feeling self-conscious. For ages 3-6.

A Snow Day for Dog

While Little Critter is playing outside in the snow, the wind blows his hat away. When Dog tries to get it back, he gets stuck in the snow. Oh no! It’s up to Little Critter and Little Sister to help. What will it take to rescue Dog? Full of Mercer Mayer’s signature humor and beloved familiar characters, this My First I Can Read book is carefully crafted using basic language, word repetition, sight words, and sweet illustrations, which means it’s perfect for shared reading with emergent readers. for ages 4-8.

Kindred Dragons

Alice has been unhappy ever since her parents sent her to Prince Edward Island to live with her strict grandmother. Alice is fanciful, prone to telling tall tales, and absolutely OBSESSED with dragons! While wandering the woods alone, she finds and secretly befriends a mysterious old dragon named Brim. Alice is excited to finally have a dragon friend of her own, but when Brim suddenly falls ill, Alice must set out on a desperate quest to save him. As Alice searches for a cure, she discovers that her connection to dragons is unlike that of any Kindred—but will her new power be enough to save her friend? For ages 10-13.