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Our Recommended Reads
HILO: The Boy Who Crashed to Earth
by Judd Winick
Recommended by Brooke Dowse [Westgate/Loveland]
Endlessly Every After
By Laurel Snyder and Dan Santat
Recommended by Kelly Kenny [Hillside]
The mysterious Benedict Society and the Perilous Journey
By Trenton Lee Stewart
Recommended by Molly Mejstrik [Westbrook]
Kindergarten: Where Kindness Matters Every Day
by Vera Ahiyya
It's Leo's first day of kindergarten, and his teacher, Ms. Perry has the class make a Kindness Pledge to turn their classroom into a KINDergarten. Leo feels nervous because he doesn't think he has anything to share about kindness. His classmates share their ideas throughout the day but at the end of the day, Leo is still unsure of what he can contribute. But when his classmates tell him about the various ways that Leo was kind to them throughout the day, Leo realizes he did contribute to their pledge, especially when Ms. Perry acknowledges that actions speak louder than words.
Recommended by Alex Essen [Paddock/Oakdale]
City of Dragons: The Awakening Storm
by Jaimal Yogis
When Grace moves to Hong Kong with her mom and new stepdad, her biggest concern is making friends at her fancy new boarding school. But when a mysterious old woman gifts her a dragon egg during a field trip, Grace discovers that the wonderful stories of dragons she heard when she was a young girl might actually be real--especially when the egg hatches overnight. The dragon has immense powers that Grace has yet to understand. And that puts them both in danger. And now it's up to Grace and her school friends to uncover the sinister plot threatening the entire city!
Recommended by Di Hiatt [Swanson/Sunset]
Everything World War I
Explore the fascinating history of America's first World War, meet the greatest military leaders and tacticians, and learn about key battles in this compelling new book in the popular Everything series. Each book in the National Geographic Kids Everything series has more than 100 pictures, an explorer’s corner with from-the-field anecdotes and tips, fun facts throughout, maps and infographics, an illustrated diagram, a photo gallery, cool comparisons, a behind-the-scenes photograph, an interactive glossary, and more. This book marks the 100th anniversary of WWI and takes a thoughtful, kid-friendly approach to a serious subject.
Recommended by Kelly Kenny [Hillside]
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