Kids' Corner

Back to School!

To help you get back in a school frame of mind, here are some recently published  books:

We the Children (Keepers of the School) by Andrew Clements
This fast-moving mystery involves a dead janitor, an amusement park company  that wants to destroy the school, and a gold coin from 1738 that has engraved on it  “First and always my school belongs to the children.  Defend it.”    #1 in a series.  For grades 3 – 6

The Pirate of Kindergarten  by George Ella Lyon
Ginny’s problems in Kindergarten turn out to be caused by double vision, which is helped with an eye patch . . .  and she becomes a “Kindergarten Pirate”!      For ages 4 – 8

Clementine, Friend of the Week   by Sara Pennypacker
Yet another eventful week in the life of Clementine, an independent, sparkling third grader.    For grades 2 – 4

Kindergarten Diary   by Antoinette Portis
An enthusiastic account of the first month of Kindergarten, with humorous illustrations.  For ages 4 – 7

One Smart Cookie:  Bite Size Lessons for the School Years and Beyond
By Amy Rosenthal
A fresh batch of words useful for preschool through high school are explained in terms of making cookies.     For all ages

Justin Case:  School, Drool, and Other Daily Disasters  by Rachel  Vail
Justin shares his third-grade year in an illustrated diary.  Fans of  Wimpy Kid books and the Alvin Ho series will enjoy this.  For grades 2 – 4

Mr. President Goes to School   by Rick Walton
The President needs a time-out from running the country – so he heads to Mrs. Appletree’s Kindergarten!  For ages 4 – 8

This School Year Will be the Best!    by Kay Winters
What wish would you make for the new school year?  At least one snow day?  To have a chocolate fountain at lunch?  To look good in your school picture?  This is a back to school book with a sense of humor.
For ages 4 – 8

Have a terrific new school year,  filled with good books!

Ellen Xydias
Children’s Librarian