Trailer for THE YEAR OF THE DOG, by Grace Lin

THE YEAR OF THE DOG

by Grace Lin

AR: Yes

Interest Level: 4th Grade and Up

This trailer was created by Lane Young, the Lower School Librarian at North Shore Country Day School in Winnetka, Illinois.

Trailer for WAITING FOR NORMAL BY Leslie Connor

WAITING FOR NORMAL

by Leslie Connor

AR: Yes

Interest Level: 4th Grade

Trailer for UMBRELLA SUMMER, by Lisa Graff

UMBRELLA SUMMER

by Lisa Graff

AR: Yes

Interest Level: 4th Grade and Up

This trailer was created by Melanie Mubarek, who is the librarian at Commonwealth Elementary in Missouri City, Texas

Trailer for SOMEONE NAMED EVA, by Joan M. Wolf

SOMEONE NAMED EVA

by Joan M. Wolf

AR: Yes

Interest Level: 4th Grade and Up

This trailer was created by Lisa Waggett, who is the librarian at Goforth Elementary in League City, Texas

Trailer for SHOOTING THE MOON, by Frances Dowell O'Roark

SHOOTING THE MOON

by Frances O'Roark Dowell

AR: Yes

Interest Level: 4th Grade and Up

This trailer was created by Janelle Briggs, who is the librarian at Dexter Elementary, in Dexter, New York.

Trailer for SCARY STORIES TO TELL IN THE DARK, by Alvin Schwartz

SCARY STORIES TO TELL IN THE DARK

by Alvin Schwartz

AR: Yes

Interest Level: 4th Grade

This trailer was created by Rebecca Baker who is the librarian at Sulfer Springs Middle School in Sulfer Springs, Texas.

Trailer for SAVVY, by Ingrid Law

SAVVY, by Ingrid Law

AR: Yes

Interest Level: Yes

This trailer was created by Analine Johnson, who is the librarian at Centeno Elementary in Laredo, Texas.

Trailer for RULES, by Cynthia Lord

RULES, by Cynthia Lord

AR: Yes

Interest Level: 4th Grade and Up

This trailer was created by Jill Suarez, who is the librarian at Wittier Health Science Academy in San Antonio, Texas

Trailer for THE ROAR, by Emma Clayton

THE ROAR, by Emma Clayton

AR: Yes

Interest Level: 4th Grade and Up

This trailer was created by Lori Loranger, who is the librarian at Walsh Middle School in Round Rock, Texas.

Trailer for LITTLE AUDREY, by Ruth White

LITTLE AUDREY, by Ruth White

AR: Yes

Interest Level: 4th Grade and Up

This trailer was created by Chadley B, who is a senior at Carrizo Springs High School, in Carrizo Springs, Texas

Trailer for THE LAB, by Jack Heath

THE LAB, by Jack Heath

AR: Yes

Interest Level: 4th Grade and Up

This trailer was created by Robin Henry, who is the librarian at Wakefield High School, in Frisco, Texas.

Trailer for I AM A BEING OF UNSPEAKABLE EVIL AND I WANT TO BE YOUR CLASS PRESIDENT, by Josh Lieb

I AM A BEING OF UNSPEAKABLE EVIL AND I WANT TO BE YOUR CLASS PRESIDENT, by Josh Lieb

AR: Yes

Interest Level: 4th Grade and Up

This trailer was created by June Henson who is the librarian at Downing Middle School, in Flower Mound, Texas

Trailer for DIARY OF A WIMPY KID: DOG DAYS

DIARY OF A WIMPY KID: DOG DAYS

by Jeff Kinney

AR: Yes

Interest Level: 4th Grade and Up

This trailer was created by Brandon R., who is a 5th grader in Mrs. Monson's Class. Visit their classroom blog!

Trailer for DARKWING, by Kenneth Oppel

DARKWING, by Kenneth Oppel

AR: Yes

Interest Level: 4th Grade and Up

This trailer was created by Analine Johnson, who is the librarian at Centeno Elementary School in Laredo, Texas.

Trailer for CRYPTID HUNTERS, by Roland Smith

CRYPTID HUNTERS, by Roland Smith

AR: Yes

Interest Level: Middle Grades andUp

This trailer was created by Sangeeta Garg, who is the librarian and Hunter's Glen Elementary in Missouri, City, Texas.

Trailer for THE BOOK OF ONE HUNDRED TRUTHS, by Julie Schumacher

THE BOOK OF ONE HUNDRED TRUTHS

by Julie Schumacher

AR: Yes

Interest Level: 4th Grade and Up

This trailer was created by Janelle Briggs, who is the librarian at Dexter Elementary, in Dexter, New York.

Trailer for BATTLE OF THE LABYRINTH, by Rick Riordan

BATTLE OF THE LABYRINTH

by Rick Riordan

AR: Yes

Interest Level: 4th Grade and Up

This trailer was created by Josh D., who is a 5th Grader in Mrs. Monson's class. Find out what else they're reading by visiting their classroom blog.

Trailer for YUM MMMM QUE RICO, by Pat Mora

YUM MMMM QUE RICO, by Pat Mora

AR: Yes

Interest Level: All Ages

This trailer was created by Lisa Waggett, who is the librarian at Goforth Elementary in League City, Texas.

Trailer for WALTER THE FARTING DOG, BANNED FROM THE BEACH

WALTER THE FARTING DOG: BANNED FROM THE BEACH

by William Kotzwinkle

AR: Yes

Interest Level: All Ages

This trailer was created by Lisa Waggett who is the librarian at Goforth Elementary in League City, Texas.

Trailer for Toys Go Out, by Emily Jenkins

TOYS GO OUT

by Emily Jenkins

AR: Yes

Interest Level: All Ages

This trailer was created by Melanie Mubarek who is the librarian and Commonwealth Elementary in Ft. Bend, Tx.

Trailer for RICKY RICOTTA AND THE VOODOO VULTURES FROM VENUS, by Dav Pilkey

RICKY RICOTTA AND THE VOODOO VULTURES FROM VENUS

by Dav Pilkey

AR: Yes

Interest Level: All Ages

This trailer was created by Jesus M., who is a student in Mrs. Monson's 5th grade class. To check out other things they're reading, please visit their class blog.

Trailer for PALE MALE, CITIZEN OF NEW YORK

PALE MALE: Citizen of New York

by Janet Schulman

AR: Yes

Interest Level: All Levels

This trailer was created by Lisa Waggett who is the library at Goforth Elementary in League City, Texas.

Trailer for MARTINA THE BEAUTIFUL COCKROACH, by Carmen Agra Deedy

MARTINA THE BEAUTIFUL COCKROACH

by Carmen Agra Deedy

AR: Yes

Interest Level: All Ages

This trailer was created by Lisa Waggett, who is the librarian at Goforth Elementary in League City, Texas.

Trailer for THE GRAVES FAMILY GOES CAMPING, by Patricia Polacco

THE GRAVES FAMILY GOES CAMPING

by Patricia Polacco

AR: Yes

Interest Level: All Ages

This trailer was created by Maria B., a student in Mrs. Monson's 5th grade classroom. To find out other cool stuff they're doing, visit their classroom blog.

Trailer for 14 COWS FOR AMERICA by Carmen Agra Deedy

14 COWS FOR AMERCIA

by Carmen Agra Deedy

AR: Yes

Interest Level: appropriate for all ages

This trailer was created by Sangeeta Garg, who is the librarian at Hunter's Glen Elementary in Missouri City, Texas

ELSIE'S BIRD by Jane Yolen and David Small

ELSIE'S BIRD by Jane Yolen and David Small

AR: Not Yet (Book won't be here till next year)

Meet Elsie: She's a city girl who lives on Boston. She loves the smell of the harbor and the sounds of the busy city streets. She is very happy living near the ocean surrounded by the people and things that she loves. Everything changes, though, when her mama dies and her papa is left with a deep sadness in his heart.

When Elsie turns eight, her father tells her they are moving west, to Nebraska, and leaving her home and family behind. They packed up their belongings and set out on a lonnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnng train ride. Before leaving, Elsie got a brand new bird--a bright yellow canary named Timmy Tune--he helped her to pass the time by singing songs with her during the trip.

Life in Nebraska was very different for Elsie, and she was incredibly sad. Her papa tried to cheer her up and help her like her new home, but the only thing that made her happy was Timmy Tune, her canary. Things go from bad to worse for Elsie, when she leaves his cage open and Timmy flies out the window. Will she find him? Will she ever get used to life in Nebraska? Will her father's broken heart start to heal? You'll have to read the book to find out!

LADYBUG GIRL AT THE BEACH by David Soman and Jacky Davis

LADYBUG GIRL AT THE BEACH

by David Soman and Jacky Davis

This book won't be available in our library until next year, but what a cute book it is! Lulu is back, and this time she's with her family, visiting the beach. She's very excited about the trip, but when she gets there she gets scared at how big the ocean is. She's finds every excuse to not get in--building a sand castle, flying a kite, buying ice cream, walking on the beach..She gets very hot and really wants to go into the water, but when she tries a wave nearly knocks her down and she runs back out. She finally conquers her fear of the ocean by rescuing something else--I don't want to give it away; you'll have to read this one for yourself!

CITY DOG, COUNTRY FROG, by Mo Willems Posted by Mrs. Schauer

CITY DOG, COUNTRY FROG

by Mo Willems

AR: Not Yet

**This book will not be published until June. I hope to have it in the library by next school year.

Interest Level: Lower Grades

I have always enjoyed Mo Willems' books, so I was excited to find this one. It's the tale of a city dog who visits the country each season, and sees his friend, the country frog, who lives on a rock. They play together during the spring and summer. In the fall, the frog is too tired to play, so they play "remembering games" instead of "actual" games. In the winter...well, I'm not going to give away the ending to this book, but I will say it involves...a chipmonk! City dog and country frog have a wonderful friendship, and it's felt throughout this story.

CINCO DE MOUSE O, by Judy Cox Posted by Mrs. Schauer

CINCO DE MOUSE-O

Judy Cox

AR: Not Yet

Interest Level: Lower Grades

The cover on this book got my attention immediately. I wish I could order it for the library in time to have it for the first week of May, but we'll have to wait until next year for this one--it's already in a shopping cart online, ready to be ordered.

CINCO DE MOUSE O is the tale of a little mouse who wakes up to wonderful smells and when he follows his nose, he finds himself in the middle of a festival. He feasts on the crumbs that people drop: tacos, tamales, chorizos, and flan. All the while he's enjoying the festival, he's eyeing a donkey-shaped pinata, trying to figure out how to get into it and the candy that's inside. He doesn't notice, that while he's enjoying himself and scheming a way to get to the pinata, a cat is also scheming a way to pounce...on him!

I enjoyed this book--especially the colorful artwork and pictures that really came alive, and reminded me of enjoying Fiesta in San Antonio when I was a little girl.

THE JUNKYARD WONDERS, by Patricia Polacco Posted by Mrs. Schauer

THE JUNKYARD WONDERS

by Patricia Polacco

AR: Not Yet (Not published yet--available in July, 2010)

Interest Level: Lower Grades and Up

I got this book at a conference, and was thrilled just to get my hands on a new Patricia Polacco book, because she is my number 1, all time favorite children's author. THANK YOU MR. FALKER is on my list of top 5 favorite books--and I've read a LOT of books! Anyway, when I started reading this one, I was expecting to love it--but I was NOT expecting it to contain more of Tricia's story from THANK YOU MR FALKER! (Imagine me, doing a happy dance)

The story opens the year after Tricia learned to read. Her divorced parents had decided to let her move to Michigan to live with her dad for a year because she didn't want to go to school in California anymore, where the kids knew her "when she was dumb." She was all excited to be in a new school with people who didn't know she used to be in special classes. But when she got there the first day, everyone just stared at her. Then when kids found out which class she was in...well...I don't want to give the story away, but I will say that her new classroom had the nickname of "The Junkyard."

I love, love, loved this book as much as I knew that I would. The artwork is beautiful, as always--and the story made me cry...always the sign of a truly good book!

I hope to have this one in the library by the time school starts next year!

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