Book Review-Let's Do Nothing-Tony Fucile

 

Meet Saul and Frankie. They've done everything, from reading every comic book ever written to baking enough cookies to feed a small country. So what left for them to do? NOTHING!!!

But can doing nothing actually  be fun? Well, you'll have to read this fun, laugh-out loud AWESOME book for yourself. (Which by the way was written and illustrated by a former Disney animator!!!) Reminds me of Phineas and Ferb or Arthur and Buster.

 Unless you actually are doing .. something. Still, read anyway!!

Let's Do Nothing by Tony Fucile
Age Range: 4 and up
Lexile: 360
***** ( 5 stars)

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Want more fun books about imagination? Here are some recommendations-

• The Snowy Day by Ezra Keats
• Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak
• I'm Bored by Michael Ian Black

Book Review: Goldie and the Three Bears- Diane Stanley

 

Most people know the story of Goldilocks and the Three Bears. A little girl wanders into an empty house, eats some porridge, falls asleep and waken by a bear family ( Mama, Papa, and Baby.) In Goldie and the Three Bears, we meet a Goldie who knows what she likes ( peanut butter sandwich with no jelly and bears) and what she doesn't ( hats that are too big and shoes that are too tight) Goldie is even particular about finding a friend because she wants one she could love with all heart. But one day, she gets off the school bus at the wrong stop, enters an empty house... and you'll be surprised on what happens next.

This is a cute, updated take on a story everyone knows so well. The Goldilocks character in this book is quite a delight as are the bears ( Baby Bear is a little girl, aww. ) The ending is really cute and sweet.

Goldie and the Three Bears by Diane Stanley
Age Range: 4-8
Lexile: 380
***** ( 5 Stars)

Recommended by Staff

Ever what the children's librarians love to read? Well, we have a Staff Recommended display in our department. The display started back in March of last year and is similar to the regular adult display ( which may be available at other branches but not here due to renovations. I think here the books are now shelved on the regular but mixed-up shelves.) Our display features picture, chapter, and non-fiction titles, with a small blurb on the cover. New items are gradually added.

Here are some of  our  recommended books-

•  Ivan the Terrier by Peter Catalanotto
• Kindred Souls-Patricia MacLachlan
• Tuesday-David Wieser
• The End-David LaRochelle
•  Cock-a-Doodle, Quack Quack!-Ivor Baddiel and Sophie Jubb
• Funerals and Fly Fishing-Mary Bartek

The Children's Staff Recommended display is currently located by the front desk of the Children's department, next to our holiday table ( which is currently featuring books of Halloween and fall.)

Keep reading!

The Underneath by Kathi Applet

 

This book is a blending of three stories into one. It is a story about the friendship between a bloodhound named Ranger and calico cat who is about to have kittens. It is a story about Gar-Face, Ranger's cruel owner. It is also a story about Grandmother Moccasin who has lain dormant in a glass jar for a thousand years. The Underneath is a leisurely-paced summer read.



Grade Level: 5-7
Lexile Level: 830
****(4 stars)

Review - The Smoky Corridor by Chris Grabenstein

 

If you haven't read The Crossroads or The Hanging Hill by Chris Grabenstein, then you haven't met Zach Jennings. Here is the perfect opportunity to meet this sixth grade ghost seer hero. Zach is starting sixth grade at a new school. Unfortunately, his new school comes with come interesting characters - of the ghostly kind. The Smoky Corridor is an action adventure, mystery, thriller, funny ghost story with zombies.

The Smoky Corridor by Chris Grabenstein
Grade Level: 5 - 8
Lexile Level: 690
*****(5 stars)

Review-13 Words-Lemony Snicket

 

Once upon a time there was a bird. This bird was very despondent (which is another word  for sad) that she went under the table and found a box. In this box was a cake ... and there are 10 more words featured in this nifty ( which is a big, fancy word for smart) story with colorful illustrations. There also a big musical number at the end.*

* Singing ( particularly singing operatic) is optional. But, having used this book a couple of times for programs and school visits, it sure is fun.*



13 Words-Lemony Snicket
Age Range: 4 and up
Lexile: 625
***** ( 5 stars)

Review - Elliot and the Goblin War by Jennifer Nielson

Goblins, Brownies and an eight-year-old hero named Elliot Penster makes this lighthearted fantasy a fun read. One Halloween night, Elliot saves what he thought was a little girl from two bullies who wants her candy. It turns out that the little girl is a Brownie, a mystical creature from the Underworld. The two bullies were not kids dressed in costumes but were actually Goblins. Elliot is chosen to be the king of the Brownies. His first duty as king is to end the war that the Goblins have waged against the Brownies and humans.

This is a great book for both girls and boys. It's filled with action and humor. Moderate to fast pace.

Note: Brownies are the Goblins favorite food.

Elliot and the Goblin War (Underworld Chronicles) - Jennifer Nielson
Pages: 208
Age Range: 8 to 11
Lexile: 740
*****(5 stars)