Children's Literature

When Lily and her family move in with her sick grandmother, a magical tiger straight out of her halmoni's Korean folktales arrives, prompting Lily to unravel a secret family history. Long, long ago, Halmoni stole something from the tigers. Now they want it back. And when one of the tigers approaches Lily with a deal -- return what her grandmother stole in exchange for Halmoni's health -- Lily is tempted to agree. But deals with tigers are never what they seem! With the help of her sister and her new friend Ricky, Lily must find her voice and the courage to face a tiger. Tae Keller, the award-winning author of The Science of Breakable Things, shares a sparkling tale about the power of stories and the magic of family. Think Walk Two Moons meets Where the Mountain Meets the Moon! - Publisher.

This true story about a young boy who struggles with his stuttering speech is written as a poem, describing his struggles when asked to speak in front of his class. His father picks him up from school and takes him to his sanctuary, the river. As the boy and his father walk along the river, the boy’s father says, “See how that water moves? That’s how you speak,” like a river…”bubbling, whirling, churning and crashing.” This book is not only important for any child who stutters but for anyone who struggles and feels like they are alone in their journey.

For as long as ZJ can remember, his dad has been everyone’s hero. As a charming, talented pro football star, he’s as beloved to the neighborhood kids as he is to his millions of adoring sports fans. But lately, ZJ’s dad is having trouble remembering things and seems to be angry all the time. ZJ’s mom explains it’s because of all the head injuries his dad sustained during his career, which ZJ can understand–but it doesn’t make the sting any less real when his own father forgets his name. ZJ loves his dad but wonders who he would be if his dad were not a famous athlete.

SUMMARY "Gene understands stories - comic book stories, in particular. Big action. Bigger thrills. And the hero always wins. But Gene doesn't get sports. As a kid, his friends called him 'Stick' and every basketball game he played ended in pain. He lost interest in basketball long ago, but at the high school where he now teaches, it's all anyone can talk about. The men's varsity team, the Dragons, is having a phenomenal season that's been decades in the making. Each victory brings them closer to their ultimate goal: the California State Championships. Once Gene gets to know these young all-stars, he realizes that their story is just as thrilling as anything he's seen on a comic book page. He knows he has to follow this epic to its end. What he doesn't know yet is that this season is not only going to change the Dragons's lives, but his own life as well."--Provided by publisher.
[donated book]

Inspired by the many Indigenous-led movements across North America, We Are Water Protectors issues an urgent rallying cry to safeguard the Earth's water from harm and corruption -- a bold and lyrical picture book written by Carole Lindstrom and vibrantly illustrated by Michaela Goade. Water is the first medicine. It affects and connects us all. When a black snake threatens to destroy the Earth and poison her people's water, one young water protector takes a stand to defend Earth's most sacred resource. - Publisher.

SUMMARY: Sophie the spider makes wondrous webs, but the residents of Beekman's Boarding House do not appreciate her until at last, old and tired, she weaves her final masterpiece. (donated book)

SUMMARY: When Gecko cannot sleep because of the fireflies and Woodpecker, he complains to Raban the lion, chief of the jungle animals of Bali, but as Raban traces the complaints from animal to animal he begins to see a larger truth. (donated book)

This hilarious retelling of The Princess and the Pea with a Wild West twist is perfect for a read-aloud!

Farethee Well is a woman of strong mind and bodacious beauty, but when suitors come to ask for her hand in marriage, can she tell a real cowboy from a fake? (donated book)