Owl Moon is an incredible picture book with lyrical language and a story that takes you to places you have been and to places you want to go. It will make you want to go owling with your dad, or mom, or brother, or sister, or anyone you love. Read it! Your heart will thank you.
Otis
Loren Long
Fantasy
Juvenile- E LONG
Otis is a tale about an old tractor that befriends a calf. They enjoy each others company, but then, progress steps in, and a big new tractor is on the farm. Read this tale to your child. It is about friendship, love, and understanding that old isn't necessarily a bad thing. You can get it now at Lois Wagner Memorial Library.
We Are Water Protectors
Carole Lindstrom
Realistic "Fiction"
Juvenile- E LIN
We Are Water Protectors is a story of our connection with nature and each other. It delves into the importance of water and why we need to protect this gift. The story comes from the many Indigenous peoples' movements to protect the water, land, and wildlife including North Dakota from the hazard of the Dakota Access Pipeline. Can we become good stewards of our planet for our children and our children's children? Come and check this beautifully illustrated book out at the Lois Wagner Memorial Library (E LIN).
Grandpa Grumps
Katrina Moore
Realistic Fiction
Juvenile- E MOO
Grandpa Grumps is a sweet multicultural tale of linking generations...with a little assist to food. You will like Daisy and her persistence and tenacity. The illustrations work well the text and convey much with the characters facial expressions. Invite your children and read them this tale and then, maybe, use the recipe in the back to make a delicious meal. Come to the Lois Wagner Memorial Library to snatch a copy of this book.
Moth: An Evolution Story
Isabel Thomas Daniel Egneus
Realistic "Fiction"
Juvenile- E THO
Moth explains how the peppered moth evolves over time to survive in its world. It does a great job of explaining how the adaptations it has limits certain moths while benefiting others of its same species. If you need to explain how an adaptation takes hold, this is an excellent book for the job. Fly over to the Lois Wagner Memorial Library to learn more. Head for the juvenile section (E THO).
You Matter
Christian Robinson
fiction
Juvenile- E ROB
You Matter uses nature to explain why we, and everything else matters, even the lowly mosquito. No matter who or what you are, you matter. The book has few words, but a nice message. Head over to the Lois Wagner Memorial Library to enjoy this short read. Head for the juvenile section (E ROB).
A Book For Escargot
Dashka Slater
Fantasy
Juvenile- E SLA
A Book For Escargot is a humorous tale of a French snail who travels to a library to check out a book. Escargot learns that the book he wants may just be hazardous to his health. What to do? Should he still check the book out? Head over to the Lois Wagner Memorial Library to enjoy this short read. Head for the juvenile section (E SLA).
The Story of Frog Belly Rat Bone
Timothy Basil Ering
Fantasy
Juvenile- E ERI
The Story of Frog Belly Rat Bone is a book about finding the treasure within the junk, to find life in cement-covered landscape. It is a tale that could be read to young ones to teach about the importance of nature and how when we take care of it, it does great things for you and everything living...but there are roadblocks that need to be passed. Head over to the Lois Wagner Memorial Library to enjoy this short read. Head for the juvenile section (E ERI).
Take Me Out of the Bathtub...
Alan Katz
Poetry
Juvenile- 782.421 KAT
Take Me Out of the Bathtub... is a great picture book with songs to enjoy singing to your child. I especially loved the title song, Go Go Go to Bed, and and Stinky Stinky Diaper Change. Add the fun songs to the fabulous illustrations by David Catrow, and you have a winner. Head over to the Lois Wagner Memorial Library to enjoy this rousing song-filled book. Head for the juvenile section (782.421 KAT).
We Are Brothers
Yves Nadon
Realistic Fiction
Juvenile- E NAD
We Are Brothers is a coming of age story. Have you always wanted to do something, but were told you were too young? Can you feel how much you want to do it...like ride in a boat? Do you remember when the time came and you weren't sure you could do it because it scared you...like ziplining? That is what this book shares. Add that a brother or sister is there to support you and you have this beautiful picture book. Head over to the Lois Wagner Memorial Library to enjoy this touching book. Head for the juvenile section (E NAD).
The Nest That Wren Built
Randi Sonenshine
Realistic Fiction
Juvenile- E SON
The Nest That Wren Built is an informative picture book that takes you into the lives of Carolina Wrens. Learn why they build multiple nests, but only use one. Learn that they place spider sacs filled with baby spiders in the nest and possibly why. Fly over to the Lois Wagner Memorial Library to enjoy this interesting book. Head for the juvenile section (E SON).
How to Read a Story
Kate Messner
Informational Text
Juvenile- E MES
How to Read a Story explains in ten easy steps, how to enjoy reading a story. What is your favorite place to read? Who do you enjoy reading with? Who do you want to talk to about what you've read? Who do you ask if you have questions? Find that spot and person and enjoy this book. This book is available in the juvenile section under E MES.
Leonardo the Terrible Monster
Mo Willems
Fiction
Juvenile- E WIL
Leonardo the Terrible Monster is the story of learning how to appreciate who you really are, not what you think others want you to be...and about friendship and empathy. Mo Willems is a favorite author of many for a reason, and this book exemplifies why. This book is available in the juvenile section under E WIL.
Buttercup the Bigfoot
Douglas Rees
Fiction
Juvenile- E REE
Buttercup the Bigfoot is about a girl and her friend and howling at the moon. This cute book is great for reading aloud to kids and will have them howling for more. Enjoy this book about acceptance and friendship. This book is available in the juvenile section under E REE.
Waiting for a Warbler
Sneed B. Collard III
Fiction
Juvenile- E COL
Waiting for a Warbler takes you into the outdoors. A couple of kids are waiting to the Spring birds to fly through, hoping to see a Cerulean Warbler as it goes through. But the kids and their family have planted native bushes and trees on their property, seeing more life in their yard. Because of their efforts, not only do they see the warbler, but it nests in one of their trees. This is a great story for any nature lover or budding birder...or current birder. This book is available in the juvenile section under E COL.
The Bad Seed
Jory John
Fiction
Juvenile- E JOH
The Bad Seed is a clever story of a sunflower seed who was bad...but there was a reason. He wasn't born bad. He turned that way because of an unfortunate incident. Can the bad seed change his ways? Read it and find out. This book is available in the juvenile section under E JOH.
In a Jar
Deborah Marcero
Fiction
Juvenile- E MAR
In a Jar is a story of collecting, a story of loss, and a story of friendship. What kinds of things do you collect? The friends in this book collect some crazy things.
This book is available in the juvenile section under E MAR.
Memory Jars
Vera Brosgol
Fiction
Juvenile- E BRO
Memory Jars is a lovely story of a little girl who tries to save everything she loves in jars so she can have them always. What would you put in your jars? This book is available in the juvenile section under E BRO.
It Could Be Worse
Einat Tsarfati
Fiction
Juvenile- E TSA
It Could Be Worse is a tale that is relevant today. No matter the issues of our day, things could be worse...hard as that is to be believed. This book is available in the juvenile section under E TSA.