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About Average
Andrew Clements (2012) , 80-120 pages
Audience: Intermediate (4th-6th grade), Adult/Parent
Category: Realistic Fiction, Summer
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Sixth grader Jordon Johnston would love
to have her shining moment on stage
(with lots of applause) before the end
of the school year. Writing down her
talents in a list, she feels sad
because she is pretty much “just
average” at everything. Even the list
causes her trouble when it ends up in
the wrong hands. But...you never know
what can happen on a terribly hot
summer day.
Reviewed by: Donna / Mint Hill Library
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Outside your Window: A First Book of Nature
Nicola Davies (2012) , 80-120 pages
Illustrated by Mark Hearld
Audience: Primary (k-3rd grade)
Category: Earth Friendly, Fall, Poetry, Spring, Summer, Winter
(This book has outstanding illustrations)
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Welcome to the poetry section of your
library, call number J811! This
collection of poems is an beautiful,
artistic exploration of the four
seasons. Nicola Davies’ memorable words
paired with Mark Hearld’s charming
illustrations are as harmonious as a
peanut butter and jelly sandwich. You
will find birds soaring, stars shining,
gardens growing, and tides creeping up
on shore. Explore how the seasons
change, bringing new
beauty to nature all around you and
the promise of a new adventure. This
book will inspire you to investigate
the
world outside your own window!
Reviewed by: Allison / University City Regional Library
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Red, White, and Boom!
Lee Wardlaw (2012) , under 40 pages
Illustrated by Huy Voun Lee
Audience: Toddlers, Preschool, Primary (k-3rd grade)
Category: Concept, Read Aloud, Summer
(This book has outstanding illustrations)
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How do you celebrate the Fourth of
July? Do you go to a parade or the
beach? Do you have a picnic or fly a
kite? Do you watch fireworks? Travel
across the country for a city parade, a
beach picnic, and fireworks in the park
in this beautiful rhyming book. At the
parade, “flags unfurl” and “batons
twirl.” At the beach, “spike the ball”
and have a “picnic sprawl.” In the
park, “fireflies flit” and “sparklers
spit.” Enjoy the celebration of the
many cultures and traditions that make
America`s birthday boom!
Reviewed by: Julie / Mountain Island Library
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The Summer Before Boys
Nora Raleigh Baskin (2011) , 160-200 pages
Audience: Intermediate (4th-6th grade)
Category: Realistic Fiction, Summer
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Under any other circumstances, twelve-
year-old Julia would be thrilled to be
living with her best friend, Eliza, and
her family for the summer. For as long
as she can remember, Julia and Eliza
have been inseparable, sharing
everything and playing make-believe in
a world of their own creation. This
summer, things are changing. For one
thing, Julia is living with Eliza
because her mother is serving overseas
with the National Guard. For another,
she has her first real crush on a boy
she has just met, Michael. Between
worrying about her mother and coming up
with ways to spend more time with
Michael, Julia has less time to devote
to her friendship with Eliza. Will
Julia and Eliza’s friendship survive
the last summer before boys?
Reviewed by: Walker / Morrison Regional Library
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To Market, To Market
Nikki McClure (2011) , 40-80 pages
Audience: Preschool, Primary (k-3rd grade)
Category: Earth Friendly, Spring, Summer
(This book has outstanding illustrations)
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With their shopping list and basket in
hand, a mother and child visit the
local farmer’s market, exploring the
products all lovingly grown, processed
and prepared by members of their
community. Beautiful paper-cut
illustrations show them picking out
locally grown apples, crisp kale, fresh
blueberry turnovers, and hand-dyed
napkins. Rich, informative text
describes how the vegetables are grown,
how the cheese is made, how the bees
create the honey, and how grateful the
family is when they sit down to their
meal. This is a beautiful picture book
to share just before you venture out to
your own local market!
Reviewed by: Rene / ImaginOn
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