From the
Bookshelf
With Children’s Librarian Ku’ulei Vaughan Lihue Public Library
New Animal Books for Kids Welcome to the column about good books for kids. You can find all the titles mentioned at Lihue Public Library’s Children’s Section. Talk to our friendly children’s librarian, Ms. Vaughan. Or, join us for Toddler Story-Time on Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. Happy reading!
The Nest By Kenneth Oppel Illustrated by Jon Klassen Call #: J Oppel Juvenile Fiction Grades 4-7 Steve, who worries about his sick baby brother, dreams of ‘angels’ who say they can help. But are they really angels, or something else? Are they just Steve’s over-active imagination? A thrilling read from Printz Award-Winner Oppel, and Caldecott-Award-Winner Klassen. Could be scary.
Oops, Pounce, Quick, Run! An Alphabet Caper By Mike Twohy Call #: E Twohy ABC Picture Book Grades Pre-K+ This alphabet caper begins when a sleeping mouse is awakened by a bouncing ball. Then, the chase is on in this sweet and charming tale told from A to Z.
Dog Man By Dav Pilkey Call #: J Pilkey Juvenile Fiction Grades 1-4 Graphic Novels The author of Captain Underpants brings us Dog Man. After a horrific explosion, Dog Man, the crime fighter, is born. Based on a character Pilkey created in 2nd grade, Dog Man is a hilarious read. With how-to-draw panels and flip-o-ramas. It will delight both newbies and Captain Underpants fans.
Panda Pants. By Jacqueline Davies Illustrated by Sydney Hanson Call #: E Davies Picture Book Grades Pre-K+ One day Panda tells his father why he really wants to wear pants. Father Panda doesn’t think he needs them. Will Panda be able to convince him?
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