School
Henry in Love
Submitted by Catherine from Charlotte Hall!
Library Mouse: A Friend’s Tale
Submitted by Allana from Leonardtown!
Library Mouse: A Friend’s Tale by Daniel Kirk is a delightful fantasy for listeners and readers alike! When Tom realizes that he has no partner to help with his “Writers and Illustrators Club” project, Mrs. Forrester tells him she will help out. Tom doesn’t really become inspired to either write or illustrate for his project, until he finds a tiny notebook left behind by a secret writer named Sam. When he shows this to Mrs. Forrester, she isn’t surprised. Someone named Sam has been leaving little story books around the library for children to read. Is it a coincidence that all the stories are about mice? Tom wants to find out who Sam really is, and possibly meet him, and as the tale unfolds we discover that one young boy learns a valuable lesson about team work and friendship, and another shy fellow realizes that he also can have a friend, and that maybe he doesn’t have to be so anonymous. See this book listed in our catalog
Two of a Kind
Submitted by Catherine from Charlotte Hall!
In the world of elementary school, being cool is more important that one might think. Two of a Kind, by Jacqui Robbins and Matt Phelan, tells the story of two friends, Anna and Julsia, who are not afraid to be themselves. The girls know they aren’t the cool girls in class, like Kayla and Melanie, but they are happy being friends with each other. Until one day Anna gets invited to join the cool girl clique, who spend their recess making fun of Anna’s best friend. Anna has to decide if she would rather be part of the “in” crowd and sad, or happy, if a bit uncool, with her true friend. Told through an authentic sounding voice of the third grader, Anna, this book tells a story that many kids have experienced. This is a great book for any child who is dealing with the idea of cliques in school for the first time. See this book listed in our catalog
I Don’t Want to Go to School!
Submitted by Catherine from Charlotte Hall!
Remember when the scariest thing in the world was going to school for the first time? Who knew what was behind those big scary doors! In I Don’t Want to Go to School by Stephanie Blake, Simon the Rabbit is less than thrilled at the prospect of going to school for the first time. Despite all his parents’ reassurances, Simon says “No Way!” to going to school. Kids will identify with Simon’s apprehension about school. And they will love being able to yell “No Way!” along with Simon. Will Simon’s parents get him to school? Will Simon be brave enough to make it through the school day? Will Simon even want to leave school at the end of the day? Tune in to find out! See this book listed in our catalog
Miss Fox’s Class Goes Green
Submitted by county youth coordinator Janis!
Miss Fox’s Class Goes Green by Eileen Spinelli. Miss Fox rides her bicycle to school, and the kids think her car is broken. She explains to them that she is going green to help the environment. One by one, the kids in her class begin to take steps to make the world a better place. Mouse took shorter showers, Bunny took a cloth bag to the supermarket, and Possum turned the lights off when he went out. The end pages include “Tips for Going Green.” Ms. Spinelli makes a serious subject both fun and inspiring. See this book listed in our catalog