Good Book: Groundhog Weather School

Groundhog Weather School

by Joan Holub, illustrated by Kristin Sorra

When Groundhog realizes he needs helpers all over the country to accurately forecast the weather, he establishes a school to teach young groundhogs how to properly determine when spring will arrive. SLJ reviewed for grades 2-4.

More about Groundhog Day - February 2nd

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And just cause it's cute, a groundhog (AKA woodchuck) cam...

Want to check out this good book?

Request it here or look for it in the picture book section at call number E HOL.

Big Winners! - 2011 ALA Book Awards

The American Library Association announced the 2011 book award winners earlier this month and the list looks great! I can't wait to read them all.

Which new award-winner do you want to read first?

A Sick Day for Amos McGee illustrated by Erin Stead, written by William Stead

Caldecott Honor Books

Interrupting Chicken by David Ezra Stein

Dave the Potter: Artist, Poet, Slave illustrated by Bryan Collier, written by Laban Carrick Hill

Moon Over Manifest by Clare Vanderpool

Newbery Honor Books

Turtle in Paradise by Jennifer L. Holm

Heart of a Samurai by Margi Preus

Dark Emperor and Other Poems of the Night by Joyce Sidman, illustrated by Rick Allen

One Crazy Summer by Rita Williams-Garcia

Kakapo Rescue: Saving the World's Strangest Bird by Sy Montgomery, illustrated by Nic Bishop

Sibert Honor Books

Ballet for Martha: Making Appalachian Spring by Jan Greenberg and Sandra Jordan, illustrated by Brian Floca

Lafayette and the American Revolution by Russell Freedman

Bink and Gollie by Kate DiCamillo and Alison McGee, illustrated by Tony Fucile

Geisel Honor Books

Ling & Ting: Not Exactly the Same! by Grace Lin

We Are in a Book! by Mo Willems

What are your thoughts on the winners this year?

Leave a comment to share your thoughts.

Try These Trailers

Wondering what to read?

Cosmic by Frank Cottrell Boyce
From http://www.harpercollins.com/books/Cosmic-Frank-Cottrell-Boyce


Cooking with Henry and Elliebelly by Dan Yaccarino
From http://www.yaccarinostudio.com/


The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman
From http://www.mousecircus.com/


Interrupting Chicken by David Ezra Stein
From http://www.davidezra.com/

Good Book: Snook Alone

Snook Alone
by Marilyn Nelson, illustrated by Timothy Basil Ering

Snook, the dog, loves Abba Jacob, a monk. They make their home on a far island and Snook keeps Abba Jacob company as he prays and works all day long. When a terrible storm separates the two, Snook finds himself alone and the two must find a way to reunite with one another. SLJ reviewed for grades K-4.

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Want to check out this good book?

Request it here or look for it in the picture book section at call number E NEL.

Each week our library features a special book selected by Mrs. Hamilton, Mrs. Matlack, or another member of our Purefoy community. Good books might be award-winners, teacher favorites, or just popular fun books. You can visit the good book all week on the front desk and on the quick picks shelf all year.

Are you a Bluebonnet Voter yet?

There's only one week left to get all your bluebonnet reviews in! 
At least 5 are due by the end of the day on January 25th to earn an invitation to the voting celebration next Friday.

Bluebonnet Reviews are quick and easy ways to keep track of your reading. 
Access the form below or stop by the library and complete one on a student computer anytime.

Good Book: The Secret Lives of Princesses

The Secret Lives of Princesses

by Phillippe Lerchermeier, illustrated by Rebecca Dautremer

This beautifully illustrated and funny fiction book presents stories of made-up princesses from around the world such as one who likes to raise black butterflies, another who is a circus artist performing daring stunts, and yet another who spends most of her time in the bathtub. SLJ reviewed for grades 2-4.

 More about the author
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Mrs. Hamilton and Mrs. Matlack are both Whimsical Princesses, we definitely like to have fun!

Want to check out this good book?
Request it here or look for it in the fiction section at call number F LEC.

Each week our library features a special book selected by Mrs. Hamilton, Mrs. Matlack, or another member of our Purefoy community. Good books might be award-winners, teacher favorites, or just popular fun books. You can visit the good book all week on the front desk and on the quick picks shelf all year (look for the thumbs up spine labels).

Good Book: Clever Jack Takes the Cake

Clever Jack Takes the Cake

by Candace Fleming
illustrated by G. Brian Karas

What would you do if you were invited to the princess's tenth birthday party but didn't have money for a gift? Well, clever Jack decides to bake the princess a cake. Now he just has to get it to the castle in one piece. What could possibly go wrong? SLJ reviewed for grades K-3.

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Want to check out this good book?

Request it here or look for it in the picture book section at call number E FLE.

Each week our library features a special book selected by Mrs. Hamilton, Mrs. Matlack, or another member of our Purefoy community. Good books might be award-winners, teacher favorites, or just popular fun books. Find this book on display all week on the circulation desk.

Good Book: Johnny Boo and the Happy Apples

Johnny Boo and the Happy Apples

by James Kochalka

Part of the cute and funny Johnny Boo series.

Johnny Boo, whose muscles have become droopy and weak because he eats too much ice cream, runs into the Ice Cream Monster, who shows Johnny and Squiggles that eating apples makes one strong and happy. Booklist reviewed for grades K-3.

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Preview Johnny Boo online

Want to check out this good book?

Request it here or look for it in the graphic format section at call number GRA 741.5 KOC.

Each week our library features a special book selected by Mrs. Hamilton, Mrs. Matlack, or another member of our Purefoy community. Good books might be award-winners, teacher favorites, or just popular fun books. You can visit the good book all week on the circulation desk.