Reading Recommendations for children Oshkosh Public Library staff.
February Staff Picks from Youth Services:
Picture books recommended by Youth Services Librarian Gwin P.
Dragon Was Terrible by Kelly DiPucchio
Dragon Was Terrible is a humorous book that tackles the power of a good story and kindness. This book will provide laughs for the whole family, and would be a wonderful read aloud.
The Elephant That Ate the Night by Bing Bai
This picture book is full of wonderful illustrations. It's a great bedtime read, especially for those who may be afraid of the dark.
Alice in a Winter Wonderland by Jan Brett
Jan Brett's retelling of Alice in Wonderland is brilliantly done. The familiar tale combined with the magic of winter and Alaskan wildlife will be sure to enchant readers of all ages.
Chapter Books recommended by Youth Services Librarian Kallie S.
Not Quite a Ghost by Anne Ursu
Anne Ursu put together another great story, and this one will send shivers up your spine! I wasn’t sure what to expect when I started reading this story, but I could not put it down. Violet and her family move to a new house on Katydid Street. The house looks like it’s leaning away from the other houses – like it doesn’t quite belong. Violet is nervous about the changing dynamics of middle school when she suddenly falls ill. The more time Violet spends alone in her room, the more it feels like the walls are…coming alive! Yikes!
Check this book out on Libby as an audiobook.
Check this book out on Hoopla as an ebook and audiobook.
The Bletchley Riddle by Ruta Sepetys
Ruta Sepetys is the queen of writing historical fiction, and this was an excellent story of a stubborn girl determined to find her mother. Lizzie and her brother were raised by parents who loved riddles. They’ve come to love all sorts of puzzles and riddles as well. Her brother, Jakob, finds himself employed at the eccentric Bletchley Park, home of the famous enigma machine. Meanwhile, Lizzie starts finding baffling, coded messages in her room that lead her to believe her mother is still alive. As Lizzie unravels the clues, she’ll be shocked at the secrets left in her mother’s wake.
Check this out on Libby as an ebook or audiobook.
The Wrong Way Home by Kate O’Shaughnessy
Fern and her mother abruptly leave their isolated, off-the-grid community, and Fern wants nothing more than to return. Fern has only ever known this community, but her mom senses something more sinister beneath the surface. As Fern gets used to her new life, uncomfortable truths about the past rear their ugly head. This is a unique story about one girl finding her way after years living off-the-grid.
Check this book out on Libby as an ebook and audiobook.