The Young Young Critics’ Club (Y2C2), Perrot’s book club for 4th- and 5th-graders, has declared that its favorite book of 2010/2011 is…. A TALE DARK AND GRIMMby Adam GidwitzIn this mischievous and utterly original debut, Hansel and Gretel walk out of their own story and into eight other classic Grimm-inspired tales. As readers follow the … Read more
What We’re Reading at Perrot– the latest book picks from the Reference Deskhttp://www.perrotlibrary.org/great_reads/greatreads-mar11.html Our Picks! for March 2011: Books About Baseball– selections on a theme from Youth Services Staffhttp://www.perrotlibrary.org/our_picks/ourpicks-mar11.html
Zita the Spacegirl [click here to place a hold]When her best friend is abducted by an alien doomsday cult, Zita leaps to the rescue and finds herself a stranger on a strange planet. Humanoid chickens and neurotic robots are shocking enough as new experiences go, but Zita is even more surprised to find herself taking … Read more
Hey! Did you know that Youth Services makes a monthly list of recommendations? We pick a new, timely theme each month, and then pick our favorites! We have lots of lists from you to choose from. Here’s a look back at all of our picks from 2010: January 2010: Books About BearsFebruary 2010: Books About … Read more
***************STAFF PICK************************** Ghostopolis, by Doug TenNapel [click here to place a hold][Ages 10+] Imagine Garth Hale’s surprise when he’s accidentally zapped to the spirit world by Frank Gallows, a washed-up ghost wrangler. Suddenly Garth finds he has powers the ghosts don’t have, and he’s stuck in a world run by the evil ruler of Ghostopolis, … Read more
It’s here! Each year our Youth Services Librarian and young readers put together a list of recommended books to buy for holiday gifts. Our list features picture books, books for beginning readers, books for middle graders, and books for ages 12 and up. View our list online here. The Gift-Buying Guide is also available at … Read more
It’s time for school! For some children, it may be their first experience with riding the school bus. Here are a few friendly picture books to help out: Axle Annie, by Robin Pulver (E PULVE): Axle Annie is the best school bus driver in Burskyville– especially when it comes to driving her bus up snow-covered … Read more
Time to pack the lunches! If your brown bag offerings seem just a little dull, why not visit our cookery collections for a new idea or two? Think outside the sandwich box! A little protein can go a long way in helping a young student remain alert in the afternoon hours, and a hydrated child … Read more
Smile [click here to place a hold on this item ] *****Staff Pick*****Raina Telgemeier (who adapted The Babysitters Club into graphic novel form) tells her own true life story, from middle school to high school, in this entertaining book. After knocking out her two front teeth in sixth grade, Raina undergoes years of frustrating dental … Read more
Copper [click here to place a hold]Kazu Kibuishi’s (Amulet) popular web comic is now available as a book. Copper is curious. Fred is fearful. Together boy and dog are off on a series of adventures powered by Copper’s limitless imagination. Grown-ups Are Dumb! (No Offense) [place hold]Dumb parents, little brothers, gigantic messes, and homework– this … Read more
If you loved Jeff Kinney’s Diary of a Wimpy Kid series, Youth Services has a new brochure featuring other books you might enjoy! Click here to see. Or, take a look at all of our book brochures. Do you have ideas for other book brochure topics? Please comment on this post with your suggestions!
It’s here! Each year our Youth Services Librarian and young readers put together a list of recommended books to buy for holiday gifts. Our list features picture books, books for beginning readers, books for middle graders, and books for ages 12 and up. View our list online here. The list is also available at the … Read more
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