Ms. Quinn's Book Recommendations
May/June 2021
Dear Families,
Looking for book ideas for your child? Check out these awesome book recommendations from our Media Center!
Sincerely,
Ms. Quinn-Media Specialist
CHECK OUT THESE SUMMER READING OPPORTUNITIES!
Scott County Library Summer Reading
Visit the link to find out about exciting opportunities through the library and chances to earn free books!
Scholastic Summer Reading
Barnes & Noble Summer Reading Program
Print out the reading journal at the link below to participate!
Stop by these awesome local Book Stores!
Wild Rumpus
Check out the website to see story times and other events.
Red Balloon
Check out the website to see story times and other events.
Excelsior Bay Books
Picture Books
The World Needs More Purple People by Kristen Bell & Benjamin Hart
What is a purple person? A purple person is someone who asks really great questions. They bring their families, friends and communities together, and they speak up for whats right. They are kind and hardworking and they love to laugh. Read this book to see if you have what it takes to become a purple person!
The Great Indoors by Julie Falatko
Humans always talk about going out into the great OUTDOORS but what happens when some woodland animals decide to take a break from the wilderness and vacation in the great INDOORS?! Chaos and a big mess!
See the Cat: Three Stories About a Dog by David LaRochelle
Max is not a cat-Max is a dog! But much to his dismay, this book keeps instructing readers to "see the cat." How can Max get through to the book that he is a DOG?
Bad Dog by Mike Boldt
A little girl can't understand why her pet dog is not acting like a dog-until she realizes she actually has a pet cat!
The Magician's Hat by Malcolm Mitchell
Today is Family Fun Day at the library, and a magician puts on a show with his special trick-having the children pull books out of his tall hat, books that touch their deepest dreams and unlock their hopes for the future.
The Proudest Blue by Ibtihaj Muhammad
With her new backpack and light-up shoes, Faizah knows the first day of school is going to be special. It's the start of a brand new year and, best of all, it's her older sister Asiya's first day of hijab--a hijab of beautiful blue fabric, like the ocean waving to the sky. But not everyone sees hijab as beautiful, and in the face of hurtful, confusing words, Faizah will find new ways to be strong.
1st/2nd grade Early Chapter Books
Cat KId Comic Comic Club By Dav Pilkey
A new graphic novel series by the creator of Dog Man! In Cat Kid Comic Club, Li'l Petey, Flippy, and Molly introduce twenty-one rambunctious, funny, and talented baby frogs to the art of comic making. As the story unwinds with mishaps and hilarity, readers get to see the progress, mistakes, and improvements that come with practice and persistence.
Dragon Masters series by Tracey West
Dragons, a Dragon Stone, a king, a wizard, and magic! The Dragon Masters must learn how to connect with and train their dragons--and they must also uncover their dragons' special powers
Princess in Black series by Shannon & Dean Hale
Who says princesses don’t wear black? When trouble raises its blue monster head, Princess Magnolia ditches her flouncy dresses and becomes the Princess in Black!
Haggis and Tank Unleashed by Jessica Young
Meet Haggis and Tank--two dogs with BIG imaginations! Tank is an outgoing Great Dane. Haggis is a grumpy Scottie dog. When these two get together, the laughs never end! This series is full of clever wordplay and homophones that make Haggis and Tank's adventures even more fun!
Hilde Cracks the Case by Hilde Lysiak
These books are great for mystery lovers! Real-life super-sleuth and media sensation Hilde Lysiak's reporting skills are put to the test in this fun early chapter book mystery series!
Notebook of Doom series by Troy Cummings
Monsters + Humor + Fun = THE NOTEBOOK OF DOOM! When Alexander moves to Stermont, he finds a creepy notebook full of monster drawings. The monsters inside are real, and it's up to the members of the Super Secret Monster Patrol - or the S.S.M.P. - to stop them.
3rd-5th grade chapter books/Graphic Novels
Midnight at the Barclay Hotel by Fleur Bradley
Five murder suspects are invited to the haunted Barclay Hotel for a weekend getaway, and it is up to twelve-year-old JJ and eleven-year-old Penny--and a lonely ghost--to figure out who committed the crime.
Ground Zero by Alan Gratz
This book is definitely for upper elementary because it is very intense!
September 11, 2001, New York City: Brandon is visiting his dad at work, on the 107th floor of the World Trade Center. Out of nowhere, an airplane slams into the tower, creating a fiery nightmare of terror and confusion. And Brandon is in the middle of it all. Can he survive -- and escape?
September 11, 2019, Afghanistan: Reshmina has grown up in the shadow of war, but she dreams of peace and progress. When a battle erupts in her village, Reshmina stumbles upon a wounded American soldier named Taz. Should she help Taz -- and put herself and her family in mortal danger?
Two kids. One devastating day. Nothing will ever be the same.
Roscoe Riley Rules by Katherine Applegate
Roscoe doesn’t mean to break the rules—he just can’t help himself! Follow Roscoe on all of his funny adventures!
Stepping Stones by Lucy Knisley
Jen did not want to leave the city. She did not want to move to a farm with her mom and her mom's new boyfriend, Walter. She did not want to leave her friends and her dad.
Most of all, Jen did not want to get new "sisters," Andy and Reese.
As if learning new chores on Peapod Farm wasn't hard enough, having to deal with perfect-at-everything Andy might be the last straw for Jen. Besides cleaning the chicken coop, trying to keep up with the customers at the local farmers' market, and missing her old life, Jen has to deal with her own insecurities about this new family . . . and where she fits in.
Most of all, Jen did not want to get new "sisters," Andy and Reese.
As if learning new chores on Peapod Farm wasn't hard enough, having to deal with perfect-at-everything Andy might be the last straw for Jen. Besides cleaning the chicken coop, trying to keep up with the customers at the local farmers' market, and missing her old life, Jen has to deal with her own insecurities about this new family . . . and where she fits in.
Appleblossom the Possum by Holly Goldberg Sloan
Mama has trained up her baby possums in the ways of their breed, and now it's time for all of them--even little Appleblossom--to make their way in the world. Appleblossom knows the rules: she must never be seen during the day, and she must avoid cars, humans, and the dreaded hairies (sometimes known as dogs). Even so, Appleblossom decides to spy on a human family--and accidentally falls down their chimney! The curious Appleblossom, her faithful brothers--who launch a hilarious rescue mission--and even the little girl in the house has no idea how fascinating the big world can be. But they're about to find out!
Crenshaw by Katherine Applegate
Jackson and his family have fallen on hard times. There's no more money for rent. And not much for food, either. His parents, his little sister, and their dog may have to live in their minivan. Again.
Crenshaw is a cat. He's large, he's outspoken, and he's imaginary. He has come back into Jackson's life to help him. But is an imaginary friend enough to save this family from losing everything?
Crenshaw is a cat. He's large, he's outspoken, and he's imaginary. He has come back into Jackson's life to help him. But is an imaginary friend enough to save this family from losing everything?
Glendale Elementary School
Lia Quinn
Media Specialist