Reading Recommendations for children Oshkosh Public Library staff.
January Staff Picks from Youth Services:
Picture books recommended by Youth Services Librarian Gwin P.
Little Red Gliding Hood by Tara Lazar
Little Red Riding Hood straps on ice skates in this fractured fairy tale! A figure-skating enthusiast, Little Red has worn out her skates and must win a pairs competition to earn new ones. But who will be her partner?
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A Day So Gray by Marie Lamba
What happens when a "glass half empty" friend and a "glass half full" friend explore a wintry day together? You'll find out when you read A Day So Gray, where one friend finds the winter day dull, boring, and lacking color. But, upon closer inspection, the other friend is able to find all sorts of color and detail on this day so gray.
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The Shortest Day by Susan Cooper
"Written for a theatrical production that has become a ritual in itself, Susan Cooper's poem "The Shortest Day" captures the magic behind the returning of the light, the yearning for traditions that connect us with generations that have gone before-- and the hope for peace that we carry into the future."
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Chapter Books recommended by Youth Services Librarian Kallie S.
A Strange Thing Happened in Cherry Hall by Jasmine Warga
This book was a wonderful introduction to the mystery genre. The interesting characters create a gentle tale of friendship, the wonders of art, and the fun of solving a puzzle. Amir’s mom works at The Penelope – a museum where a painting called Untitled goes missing. Amir and his mom were present the day it was stolen but had no clue who did it! Amir’s friend Veda joins him in unraveling the mystery of the stolen painting with a little help from a nameless ghost and a turtle called Agatha!
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The Marvellers by Dhonielle Clayton
The magical school subgenre of fantasy continues to blossom. This book is 2 years old, but still a great example of how this genre continues to evolve. This first book of the Conjureverse series follows Ella, the first Conjurer to attend the Arcanum Training Institute as she gets ready to hone her magical skills. Unfortunately, she’s stuck spending most of her energy dealing with the other students’ – and some teachers’ – prejudices against Conjurers. The struggles and triumphs are relatable for all middle grade readers!
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Breadcrumbs by Anne Ursu
This story hit all the feels, and I can’t help but recommend it to anyone who asks. Retellings of fairytales are a favorite of mine, and Ursu has written a fresh twist on Hans Christian Andersen’s “The Snow Queen”. Hazel and Jack were once best friends. One day, Jack follows a mysterious woman made of ice into the forest. Hazel makes it her mission to find him. This is a fairytale wrapped around a tale of growing up that will surely be enjoyed by everyone!