Gift-Worthy Books
Nov 28, 2022
Tap into the curiosity that kids naturally possess with these six new titles. These books are packed with engaging illustrations and fascinating content that both teaches and encourages critical thought and exploration. Browse these books online, at your favorite bookstore or reserve online through the Kern County Library.
Logan's Greenhouse (Where in the Garden? #3)
by JaNay Brown-Wood, illustrated by Samara Hardy (Peachtree, for ages 3-7)
Logan, a boy who uses a wheelchair, hunts for carrots in his accessible-equipped greenhouse. Like his predecessors, Amara and Miguel, Logan uses his compare and contrast skills to help the reader identify produce. Every book in the Where in the Garden series winds down to a celebration with each of the friends making a cameo in each other’s books, and back matter includes a yummy recipe to try featuring the produce discovered within.
Bioblitz!: Counting Critters
by Susan Edwards Richmond, illustrated by Stephanie Fizer Coleman (Peachtree, for ages 4-8)
Come along as Gabriel and his cousin Ava (from Susan Edwards Richmond and Stephanie Fizer Coleman previous collaboration, Bird Count) join in a Biodiversity Day at a local nature park. Placed on different teams, the two compete to see which group finds the most species of animal life in the time allotted. Kids will enjoy finding all the species (even the ones that are hidden away in the illustrations) that appear on the lists compiled in each habitat.
I Don't Care
by Julie Fogliano, illustrated by Molly Idle and Juana Martinez-Neal (Neal Porter Books/Holiday House, for ages 3-6)
In I Don’t Care, a New York Times bestselling author and two Caldecott Honorees share their delight in the little things that set two friends apart, and the big things that bring them together. Julie Fogliano’s rhythmic text celebrates the similarities and differences between two unlikely best friends. Co-illustrators Molly Idle and Juana Martinez-Neal—who are best friends in real life—have added their own special touch to the book.
Booker the Library Bat 1: The New Guard
by Jess Brallier, illustrated by Jeff Harter (Pixel+Ink, for ages 4-7)
In Portugal, there are two libraries filled with antique books. Insects eat at the leather bound books, so at night, the libraries open the windows to let bats in to feed on the bugs. The New Guard kicks off a picture book series about the adventures of a book-loving bat and his buddies as they patrol and protect their library home. Booker the bat is ready to report for duty, but he’s nervous the other guards won’t like him. When bad guys break into the library, booker swoops in with a plan to save the day!
Polar Bear
by Candace Fleming, illustrated by Eric Rohmann (Neal Porter Books/Holiday House, for ages 4-8, on sale 12/26/22)
Candace Fleming and Eric Rohmann are following up their Sibert Medal book Honeybee with a new title that takes us to the ice floes of Hudson Bay. Follow a polar bear and her two cubs as they make their way across a polar seascape made treacherous by global warming. Through rich emotive language and those spectacular panoramic vistas, Polar Bear will give readers a newfound appreciation for the animal. Like Honeybee, there is a spectacular double gatefold and copious back matter.
A Christmas Promise:
A Will and a Way and Home for Christmas:
A 2-in-1 Collection
For Adults:
by Nora Roberts
Celebrate the holidays with #1 New York Times bestselling author Nora Roberts's A Christmas Promise, featuring two charming tales in one volume--a perfect present to warm up your winter. A heartwarming, home for Christmas story with all the elements to keep you enthralled. Available at Amazon and other booksellers.
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For more information on Kern Literacy Council, call us at 661-324-3213, or check out our website at www.kernliteracy.org.
by JaNay Brown-Wood, illustrated by Samara Hardy (Peachtree, for ages 3-7)
Logan, a boy who uses a wheelchair, hunts for carrots in his accessible-equipped greenhouse. Like his predecessors, Amara and Miguel, Logan uses his compare and contrast skills to help the reader identify produce. Every book in the Where in the Garden series winds down to a celebration with each of the friends making a cameo in each other’s books, and back matter includes a yummy recipe to try featuring the produce discovered within.
by Susan Edwards Richmond, illustrated by Stephanie Fizer Coleman (Peachtree, for ages 4-8)
Come along as Gabriel and his cousin Ava (from Susan Edwards Richmond and Stephanie Fizer Coleman previous collaboration, Bird Count) join in a Biodiversity Day at a local nature park. Placed on different teams, the two compete to see which group finds the most species of animal life in the time allotted. Kids will enjoy finding all the species (even the ones that are hidden away in the illustrations) that appear on the lists compiled in each habitat.
by Julie Fogliano, illustrated by Molly Idle and Juana Martinez-Neal (Neal Porter Books/Holiday House, for ages 3-6)
In I Don’t Care, a New York Times bestselling author and two Caldecott Honorees share their delight in the little things that set two friends apart, and the big things that bring them together. Julie Fogliano’s rhythmic text celebrates the similarities and differences between two unlikely best friends. Co-illustrators Molly Idle and Juana Martinez-Neal—who are best friends in real life—have added their own special touch to the book.
by Jess Brallier, illustrated by Jeff Harter (Pixel+Ink, for ages 4-7)
In Portugal, there are two libraries filled with antique books. Insects eat at the leather bound books, so at night, the libraries open the windows to let bats in to feed on the bugs. The New Guard kicks off a picture book series about the adventures of a book-loving bat and his buddies as they patrol and protect their library home. Booker the bat is ready to report for duty, but he’s nervous the other guards won’t like him. When bad guys break into the library, booker swoops in with a plan to save the day!
by Candace Fleming, illustrated by Eric Rohmann (Neal Porter Books/Holiday House, for ages 4-8, on sale 12/26/22)
Candace Fleming and Eric Rohmann are following up their Sibert Medal book Honeybee with a new title that takes us to the ice floes of Hudson Bay. Follow a polar bear and her two cubs as they make their way across a polar seascape made treacherous by global warming. Through rich emotive language and those spectacular panoramic vistas, Polar Bear will give readers a newfound appreciation for the animal. Like Honeybee, there is a spectacular double gatefold and copious back matter.
A Will and a Way and Home for Christmas:
A 2-in-1 Collection
For Adults:
by Nora Roberts
Celebrate the holidays with #1 New York Times bestselling author Nora Roberts's A Christmas Promise, featuring two charming tales in one volume--a perfect present to warm up your winter. A heartwarming, home for Christmas story with all the elements to keep you enthralled. Available at Amazon and other booksellers.
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For more information on Kern Literacy Council, call us at 661-324-3213, or check out our website at www.kernliteracy.org.
