Reading Recommendations for children Oshkosh Public Library staff.
April Staff Picks from Youth Services:
Picture books recommended by Youth Services Librarian Gwin P.
When Cats Go Wrong by Norm Hacking
Cat people definitely know what it's like to have a mischievous kitten running amok. The beautifully painted illustrations show scenes of all the ways a cat can be naughty. The text is large and simple. The author also performs the book to a tango tune (CD included with book). This book is wonderful for kids who love, at perhaps at times are frustrated with, their cats.
Here and Now by Julia Denos
This gorgeous picture book is a great introduction to mindfulness for children. Large illustrated pages with sparse text provide a great opportunity to talk about what's in the pictures. It's a calming read, perfect for times when you want to wind down.
How to Find a Fox by Kate Gardner
I always love picture books that use nature photography in them. This book is a wonderful blend of fiction and non-fiction. The story text is nice and simple, but it also has a good amount of supplemental text for kids who are more interested in the facts about why foxes do what they do. The large photographs will delight all nature fans.
Chapter Books recommended by Youth Services Librarian Gwin P.
Gregor the Overlander by Suzanne Collins
"When Gregor falls through a grate in the laundry room of his apartment building, he hurtles into the dark Underland, where spiders, rats, cockroaches coexist uneasily with humans. This world is on the brink of war, and Gregor's arrival is no accident. A prophecy foretells that Gregor has a role to play in the Underland's uncertain future. Gregor wants no part of it -- until he realizes it's the only way to solve the mystery of his father's disappearance. Reluctantly, Gregor embarks on a dangerous adventure that will change both him and the Underland forever. This unforgettable novel by Suzanne Collins, the international bestselling author of the Hunger Games series, is rich in suspense and brimming with adventure."
Check this book out on Libby as an ebook and audiobook.
Check this book out on Hoopla as an ebook.
The City of Ember by Jeanne DuPrau
"The city of Ember was built as a last refuge for the human race. Two hundred years later, the great lamps that light the city are beginning to dim. When Lina finds part of an ancient message, she’s sure it holds a secret that will save the city. Now, she and her friend Doon must race to figure out the clues to keep the lights on. If they succeed, they will have to convince everyone to follow them into danger. But if they fail? The lights will burn out and the darkness will close in forever."
The Door to the Lost by Jaleigh Johnson
"There was no warning the day magic died in Talhaven. It happened with a giant explosion and the arrival of a skyship full of children, all with magic running through their veins and no memory of home. Rook and Drift are two of those children, and ever since that day, they've been on the run, magical refugees in a world that doesn't trust magic. Because magic doesn't die right away--it decays, twists, and poisons all that it touches. And now it's beginning to poison people. Try as they might, Rook and Drift can't remember anything about their lives before Talhaven. But it's beginning to look like they're the only ones who can save their adopted world . . . if that world doesn't destroy them first."