The Princess Bride by William Goldman
The Princess Bride is just as delightful in book form as it is in movie form (or vice versa, depending on which you’ve already experienced!). …
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Fairy Tales (and More!) for Summer: A Booklist for Family Read Alouds
Lovely, Literary, and Light-hearted: Fairy Tales are a Perfect Match for Summer Fun Looking for some fun, low commitment reading for this summer? Perhaps you …
*How Sweet the Sound by Carole Boston Weatherford
How Sweet the Sound tells the story of “Amazing Grace” in rhyming couplets and dramatic illustrations. Ages 6-10 *How Sweet the Sound: the Story of …
The Penderwicks at Last by Jeanne Birdsall
Longtime readers will enjoy Birdsall’s Penderwicks at Last, a charming finale to this beloved middle grades series. The Penderwicks at Last by Jeanne Birdsall. Knopf, 2018. …
*New Shoes by Sara Varon
A delightful journey into the jungle awaits Francis the Donkey on his quest to make new shoes for his favorite Calypso singer. *New Shoes by …
Raffie on the Run by Jacqueline Resnick
Raffie, an intrepid subway rat, embarks on a fearsome quest to rescue his little brother in this lively animal adventure with memorable characters. Ages 8-12 …
Strongheart by Candace Fleming
Strongheart, a real movie-star dog, acts out a movie scenario in this fun tale. Ages 7-11 Strongheart: Wonder Dog of the Silver Screen by Candace …
*The Book of Boy by Catherine Gilbert Murdock
The Book of Boy breathes life into the squalor and splendor of the late middle ages, with the tale of a parentless child and a …