Children's Books - Staff Favorites

The Sound of Music:
A Classic Collectible
Pop-Up
Anna Dewdney
JP ASK

Tiffany says:

“The hills are alive” in this wonderful pop-up book adaptation of The Sound of Music. Maria spins, the mountains stand tall, and the text captures both the story and songs. If your family enjoys the classic movie by Rodgers and Hammerstein, they will love this book! Check it out!

The Ballerina's Handbook
by: Kate Castle
J 792.8 C

Deborah says:

If you like ballerinas, you will love this book. Inside you will find postcards, flaps, and lots of information about ballet.

The Library Doors
by: Toni Buzzeo
JP BUZ

Bambi says:

If you like the “wheels on the bus” you will love "The Library Doors!" This book is written to the tune of “The Wheels on the Bus”. Your children will love how familiar this story really is! With each turn of the page, the new verses of this old favorite follow children on a trip to the library, including hearing stories, conducting research, using shelf markers, checking out books, and of course – reading!

123 I Can Build!
by: Irene Luxbacher
J 690 L

Bunie says:

This is more than a beginning craft book,it is meant to encourage young architects. They'll learn concepts such as foundation, structure and function, as well as, techniques such as joining and folding. All the projects are constructed from easy to find materials.

Emily Post's Table
Manners for Kids
by: Peggy Post
J 395.5 P

Sharon says:

This book contains everything you need to know about eating without grossing people out. Everyday table manners to tricky table situations are made easy from the most trusted name in etiquette.

Tutus Aren't My Style
by: Linda Skeers
JP SKE

Kelly says:

For little girls who aren’t into all the girly stuff of being a girl, this book will strike a chord. Emma receives a ballerina outfit from her Uncle Leo and not wanting to disappoint him, she tries to learn how to be a ballerina. Realizing that not everyone has the same definition of what it takes to be a ballerina, she creates her own version. What will happen when Uncle Leo arrives for a visit?