ELCL's Book of the Day!

Today's Book of the Day is The Trouble Maker by Lauren Castillo.

Simple text and sweet illustrations tell the story of a little boy causing some trouble for his sister and perhaps a tale of mistaken identity! A great read that led to a great deal of discussion amongst my storytimers!

Today's Book of the Day!

Today's East Lake Community Library Book of the Day is Crankenstein.

Written by Samantha Berger with excellent illustrations by Dan Sanat, Crankenstein is a lot of fun!  Haven't we all had to deal with a Crankenstein? Or better yet, haven't we all been Crankenstein one day or another?  A great way to talk about feelings!  

ELCL's Book of the Day!

Today's Book of the Day is The Magic Hat by the equally magical Mem Fox! 
 This is a great fun read and a story time favorite. 
 

Congratulations!

Malala Yousafzai-

 student, activist, girl, winner of the Nobel Peace Prize!

 

ELCL Book of the Day!

Today's Book of the Day is Mrs. Piggle Wiggle

 by Betty McDonald  

Mrs. Piggle Wiggle lives in an upside down house and smells of cookies.  She also knows everything, especially about children.  Come see what all the fuss is about! 

ELCL's Book of the Day!

Today's Book of the Day is the Garden of Abdul Gasazi by Chris VanAllsburg. 

 While many folks know VanAllsburg's work from Polar Express and Jumangi, Gasazi is my personal favorite and was a Caldecott Honor!  Do you believe in magic?  Read and find out! 

Great Picture Book Overload!

Our new book display is overflowing with so many good picture books!  Here is just a sampling of what I have loved and love sharing!

Peanut Butter & Jellyfish by Jarrett Krosocka (famous for the Lunch Ladies, but won my heart with Punk Farm)

Seahorse Peanut Butter and his pal Jelly Fish have a great life in the sea, with the exception of their dealings with Crabby, the neighborhood bully.  The guys change his attitude by treating him with kindness.  A great read!  For storytime I would pair this with Selfish Crocodile or Doctor Desoto. 

Silver Button by Bob Graham
 
Many wonderful things happen as Jodie's baby brother takes his first steps.  A sweet story with matching pictures.  A unique concept and a great way to introduce coincidence and the passage of time. 

Locomotive by Brian Floca

This winner of this year's Caldecott Medal and a Sibert Honor, Locomotive does not disappoint.  Illustrator Brian Floca meticulously shows what is was like to travel in the 1860s on the transcontinental railroad.  Detailed information accompanies Floca's trademark precise illustrations. A great book to share with non-fiction readers or truck and train buffs.  In fact, all of Floca's work would appeal to them.  My personal favorite, Lightship. 

Go! Go! Go! Stop! By Charise Mericle Harper

Little Green knows only one word- Go!  He has the construction crew working double time to finish the bridge- Go! Go! Go!  But things are getting crazy!  How will everyone learn to slow down or stop!  This read is great fun and was a big hit in my toddler time! This would be an excellent companion to the books of Steve Light or Byron Barton that are popular with toddlers in the truck and train crowd. 

Midnight Library by Kazuno Kohara

From the author/illustrator of Ghosts in the House is this sweet and simple story of a night time library staffed by some helpful owls. Illustrations are linocut and feature one or two colors.  A great addition to the not so scary Halloween collection.  I would even pair this with Library Lion or Bedtime is Canceled at Pajama Stories!