What Are Your Basic Rights? by Jacqueline Laks Gorman

What Are Your Basic Rights?
by Jacqueline Laks Gorman
(Grades 3-5)

Does your child have questions about what is means to be an American? This easy non-fiction read gives a brief overview of America's Constitution, the Bill of Rights, voting and what it means to be an American citizen. Historical photos and basic language makes this book a quick, interesting read.

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Reviewed by Cynthia S., Children's Staff

The Golly Sisters Go West, by Betsy Byars

The Golly Sisters Go West, by Betsy Byars
(Grades 1-3)


Rose and May-May are early pioneer entertainers in this hilarious book for beginning readers. Their sister act combines humor and a little sibling rivalry to capture the young reader's attention and draw them into the enticing world of chapter books. Your child will begin the book with a little taste of the Old West and end it on a note of forgiveness between two sisters who truly love and care for each other.

To find this book in our library, go to our website at http://www.newberglibrary.org/

Reviewed by Cynthia S., Children's Staff

The Seven Silly Eaters, Mary Ann Hoberman

The Seven Silly Eaters, Mary Ann Hoberman

(Preschool - Grade 1)

This lyrical picture book had my son and me chuckling from the very first page. He requests it often, and I am happy to oblige. The story begins with a sweet husband and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Peters, who patiently cater to their son Peter's (that's right, Peter Peters) preference for warm milk and penchant for throwing it on the floor. Soon, daughter Lucy is born and she demands homemade pink lemonade over all other beverages. So, Mrs. Peters presses on... squeezing lemons, mopping up milk, and all the while shaking her head at her "silly pair of eaters." The years pass and Jack, Mac, Mary Lou, Flo and Fran join the Peters clan. As predicted, they each have specific food requests. Soon, Mrs. Peters moves from "silly" to "foolish" and "fussy" when describing her brood. The overworked mama will soon have a birthday, and her children hatch a secret plan to celebrate that may just solve their picky-eater problems. The illustrations are fetching and call for attentive reading to catch the funny details. Parents will nod in recognition of the frantic household and may find comic relief for their fussy mealtime woes. 

To find this book in our library, go to our website at www.newberglibrary.org.

Reviewed by Amanda L., Children's Staff

Gregor the Overlander, by Suzanne Collins

Gregor the Overlander, by Suzanne Collins
(Grades 4-6)

Eleven-year-old Gregor is just a kid living in New York when suddenly his life is turned upside down in an instant! Gregor finds himself in an underground world of strange-looking humans and talking creatures. Worse yet, they believe he is the fulfillment of an old prophecy, and he must go on a quest to save their underground civilization. This action- packed fantasy will captivate young readers who love adventure and suspense. Gregor the Overlander is first in the five-book Underland Chronicles Series full of captivating battles and creepy creatures.

To find this book in our library, go to our web site at newberglibrary.org.

Reviewed by Cynthia S., Children's Staff

A Bad Case of Stripes, by David Shannon (audio book)

A Bad Case of Stripes, by David Shannon (audio book)

(Kindergarten - Grade 2)

Camilla Cream is getting ready to start school and longs to fit in perfectly. So much so that she denies her love of lima beans because everyone else hates them. Imagine her horror when her skin breaks out in rainbow-colored stripes as she is dressing for her first day of school. The whole town is overcome by her predicament as her stripes change with classmates' comments or as doctors prescribe new treatments. This book is visually impressive and serves up bold images that make the fantasy come alive for the reader. The book has a moral lesson to share that speaks to the challenge kids face in trying to 'be themselves' or make an independent decision. Young children (under age five) may be intimidated by the illustrations or story line without a solid understanding of fantasy and reality. The audio version is lighthearted and comical with sound effects and music throughout.

To find this book in our library, go to our web site at www.newberglibrary.org

Reviewed by Amanda L., Children's Staff

Famous Firsts, by Natalie Rompella

Famous Firsts: The Trendsetters, Groundbreakers & Risk-Takers Who Got America Moving!

by Natalie Rompella

(Grades 4 - 6)

Don't look for great American pastimes here- instead Rompella explores sports like surfing, trampolining, skateboarding and cheerleading. With bright pages and pictures of both early models of equipment as well as present day athletes, this book will be engaging to those interested in the history of the sports. With a magazine-like format this book would be a great for reluctant readers.

To find this book please visit us at newberglibrary.org

Reviewed by Korie B., Children's Staff

New Books @ your library

Kid’s Chapter Books
Baseball Crazy: Ten Short Stories That Cover All the Bases, Dial Books for Young Readers
All the Lovely Bad Ones, Mary Downing Hahn
The Willoughbys, Lois Lowry
Vampirates: Blood Captain, Justin Somper

Picture Books
Dog Heaven, Cynthia Rylant
Drumbeat in Our Feet, Patricia A. Keeler
Tracks of a Panda, Nick Dowson

On the Farm, David Elliott

True Stories for Kids
Shape Me a Rhyme: Nature's Forms in Poetry, Jane Yolen

With a Little Luck: Surprising Stories of

Amazing Discoveries, Dennis Brindell Fradin
Living in the Australian Outback, Jane Bingham

Find these books in our online catalog at newberglibrary.org/

Posted by Amanda L. Children's Staff