An early Reader about the history of fairies. I will order this and look for more on the subject. Amanda reports it to be the 2nd most popular book during Fairies week at SSC. 8-23-18 ER . . . read more »
A very brief but lovely bio of Virginia Lee Burton which explains how her books began with drawings of big machines for her two sons. 8-22-18 Must order Reviewed by Susan Plimpton
What a sweet book! It’s Billy Miller’s second grade year and he worries that he isn’t smart enough; that’s only one among many worries. He must win over his teacher, sit next to a girl . . . read more »
I love this and want to act it out with kids… I want a hat that says “I’m the Boss” like Farmer Joe’s. I’d like to see what Andrew would do with it. Kids could . . . read more »
Absolutely stunning photographs showing kids playing music all over the world. Great intro to instruments culture and the fun of making noise and music. Will definitely order this! 8-11-18 Picture book MUSIC Reviewed by Susan . . . read more »
This is a very fun short chapter book with colored illustrations. It’s a lively story with plenty of action and entertaining characters. It’s not an Early Reader but accessible to younger readers who can handle chapter . . . read more »
In addition to their “Sail-Away-on-a-Good-Read” summer reading list, the local organization Island Readers and Writers, based in Southwest Harbor, will be holding 2 POP UP bookstores this summer—one of them right here at our library . . . read more »
Picture Book Fans of Pinkney’s Caldecott Medal – winning The Lion and The Mouse will be equally enchanted by his retelling of another of Aesop’s fables, The Tortoise and The Hare. Pinkney’s storytelling is through . . . read more »
Picture Book This delightful story about friendship won The Caldecott Medal with good reason. Amos is a punctual zookeeper and thoughtful friend to the animals. He recognizes the animals’ different needs and is supportive. For . . . read more »
