Our May book list includes fun, magical books featuring adventures with an adorable elephant, funny stories about sisters for young readers, the story of strong man Charles Atlas, a laugh-out-loud tale about pranksters and one of the best teen romances ever written.
Pre-K – K (Ages 3-6):
Little Elliot, Big City By: Mike Curato
Elliot loves the adventure of living in the city but his size often gets in his way. Readers’ hearts will melt when Elliot meets an unlikely friend at just the right moment and the two take on the town together. A sweet, beautifully illustrated book!
For 1st & 2nd grade (Ages 6-8):
Ling & Ting: Not Exactly the Same! By: Grace Lin
Young readers will be utterly charmed by these funny stories about a delightful pair of sisters and their everyday adventures. Clever and funny, this series is great for kids who are ready for beginning books with chapters.
For 3rd & 4th grade (Ages 8-10):
Strong Man: The Story of Charles Atlas By: Meghan McCarthy
Who knew that Charles Atlas, the so-called “Strong Man” who once pulled a 145,000 pound train with his bare hands, was bullied as a kid? This inspirational picture book biography with playful cartoon illustrations is a great starting point for conversations about kindness, healthy eating, and healthy living.
5th & 6th grade (Ages 10-12):
The Terrible Two By: Marc Barnett
It’s prankster vs. prankster in this hugely appealing story, great for reluctant and eager readers alike. Get ready to laugh your pants off, read the funniest bits aloud to your friends, and even learn some very interesting facts about cows!
7th & up (Ages 13+):
Eleanor & Park By: Rainbow Rowell
Every so often a young adult novel comes along that is so remarkable you want to press it into the hands of everyone you meet. THIS IS ONE OF THOSE BOOKS! Pure magic, it might just be the best teen love story ever written.
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The first book in Mike’s series, Little Elliot, Big City, debuted on August 26th, 2014 and was the winner of the 2015 Ezra Jack Keats New Illustrator Honor. I had briefly met Mike a year ago in one of those … Continue reading →
New York New York
They say if you can make it in New York you can make it anywhere. Well
Little Elliot Big City by
Mike Curato is about to take over New York. Little Elliot is an elephant who is trying to make his home in the big city. However, being small makes it hard for him to do everyday city things. He even gets ignored when he tries to buy a cupcake. Then he meets a mouse who is facing the same problem. Elliot knows just the right thing to help the mouse. The next day the mouse is able to help Elliot. In helping each other they become friends.
Here's to Elliot's success in the Big City starting August 26!
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| Go Elliot! |
Check out the upcoming book trailer below.
As they say in New York First Come First Serve. I missed out on the official blog tour, but I did get a review copy so check out these other blogs for prizes during the tour. From
Mike Curato site-
Elliot and I have been lucky enough to make a bunch of new friends who are super excited about Little Elliot, Big City. Some of them happen to be some pretty awesome bloggers who are each going to have a special Elliot post the week of the book release, August 26th! Not only will you learn some cool stuff about Elliot’s journey to your bookshelf, you might even win a free give-away! Be sure to check out the blogs on the dates below to find out how you can get a free copy of Little Elliot, Big City, a limited edition tote bag, and stickers!
LITTLE ELLIOT BLOG TOURTuesday, August 26 Librarian in Cute Shoes | @utalaniz
Wednesday, August 27 Teach Mentor Texts | @mentortexts
Thursday, August 28 Read. Write. Reflect. | @katsok
Friday, August 29 Kit Lit Frenzy | @alybee930
Saturday, August 30 Daddy Mojo | @daddymojo
Sunday, August 31 The Trifecta:
Sharp Reads | @colbysharp
Connect. Read. | @mrschureads
Nerdy Book Club | @nerdybookclub
Monday, September 1 Miss Print | @miss_print
Also, be sure to tune into the
Let’s Get Busy podcast on August 26th for a full hour-long interview!!
