New Books for Children: Tuesday, March 3

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 from the shelves behind the circulation desk.

Exca-gator!

He’s an alligator . . . he operates an excavator . . . he is EXCA-GATOR! An adorable picture book perfect for fans of Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site and Crocodiles Need Kisses Too! Exca-Gator is so excited for a new day of building and constructing with all of his buds! He may even be a little too excited when he overestimates his abilities and causes a big construction site mess. Can Exca-Gator make things right with his friends and save the day? Told in rhythmic bouncing rhyme and with playful art, this book is a can’t-miss pick for young readers who love books about construction vehicles and animals. For ages 3-7.

Mrs. Granger is in Danger!
Ella Mentry School is dangerous! Kids are falling off their bikes, skateboards, and scooters. They’re running into doors. Elephants are landing on their heads. Well, we made up that last one. But kids are getting hurt, and Principal Stoker is determined to do something about it. So she brings in Mrs. Granger, who runs Safety Town, a place that helps kids have fun and stay safe at the same time. But what happens when Mrs. Granger goes overboard? Can A.J. and his friends snap her back to normal without ending up in the hospital? Perfect for reluctant readers and all kids hungry for funny school stories, Dan Gutman’s hugely popular My Weird School chapter book series has something for everyone. For ages 6-10.

Sidekicks 2: Thick as Thieves (graphic novel)

There’s trouble at the Society of Superheroes! Captain Amazing, the longtime hero of Metro City, has retired, and he’s enjoying a much-needed vacation at the World’s Biggest Ball of Yarn. But while he’s away, there’s trouble at home! A massive data breach disrupts the Society of Superheroes, and a flash drive containing sensitive information about Captain Amazing and other heroes winds up in reckless hands. Meanwhile, an unannounced visitor named Whipley arrives at the captain’s house, and his pet sidekicks—Manny, Roscoe, and Fluffy—are skeptical of the stranger’s intentions. The only sidekick excited by the visit is Shifty. Could Whipley be Shifty’s loving, long-lost brother as he claims? Or is he framing the sidekicks for his own personal gain and vengeance? For ages 8-12.