Miss Malarkey Leaves No Reader Behind

Do you have a child that struggles to find the right book? Well, here is a read aloud to a youngster that doesn't want to read who can maybe relate to a boy who hates to read. But, Miss Malarkey is determined to find just the right book for him to participate in the school reading goal. Miss Malarkey Leaves No Reader Behind (AR 3.3) is written by Judy Finchler & Kevin O'Malley targeting elementary age readers.

Pia Toya: a Goshute Indian Legend

Pia Toya: a Goshute Indian Legend is a book retold and illustrated by the children and teachers of Ibapah Elementary School of the Coffederated Tribes of the Goshute. The Goshute tribe is native to the Utah and Nevada region and Ibapah is 60 miles south of Wendover, NV. This title captures the traditional story and illustrates the beauty of the desert. The book is found on the shelf with other classic legends (398 of the Dewey Decimal system).

Hairy, Scary, Ordinary: What is an Adjective?

Let's have 

 with words!

Learning about words can be a fun part of every day experiences. Check out this book, Hairy, Scary, Ordinary: What is an Adjective? to expand our ways of describing the world we live in. This title written by Brian P. Cleary and illustrated by Jenya Prosmitsky will be found on the non-fiction shelf of the library and is great for all elementary ages.

Captain Jack's Tale

Have you been a "Pirates of the Caribbean" movie fan? If your upper elementary reader enjoys the pirate stories, check out Captain Jack's Tale (AR 3.4) with photos from the Disney movies. This is a short easier chapter book by Tennant Redbank allowing the reader to enjoy the adventure of Captain Jack Sparrow.

Here Lies the Librarian

Newberry winning author Richard Peck writes Here Lies the Librarian (AR 5.1) with his unique comical style. This chapter book targeting upper elementary age is about PeeWee, who we soon learn is really named Eleanor. PeeWee, who loves working on early American cars with her brother, realizes she will have to make some changes and doesn't think she needs to go to the jr/sr high if she can't take Auto Mechanics and has to take Home Ec instead. Join PeeWee in her adventures as she develops a friendship with the new librarian in town.