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 Old Mikamba Had a Farm
by Rachel Isadora,
Nancy Paulsen Books, c2013,
40 pages
“Old Mikamba had a farm”…a game park filled with animals both familiar and
new, including an elephant, a rhinoceros, a baboon, a springbok, a dassie
and so many more. Children love to make animal noises and this book gives
them great scope for their imaginations as they try sounds they’ve never
made before! The bright collage-art illustrations also contribute to the
exotic feel of the book. This well-known song truly gets a make-over that
will appeal to preschoolers and early school-age children. Expose your kids
to the beauty of Africa with this fun-filled read-aloud!
If you enjoy Isadora’s take on Old MacDonald, try her version of
Hansel and Gretel, available now at the library.
Geeks, Girls and Secret Identities
by Mike Jung, illustrated by Mike Maihack
Arthur A. Levine Books, c2012,
320 pages
Vincent Wu knows everything there is to know about Captain Stupendous, so
he’s the first to notice when his hero starts acting a little…strange. When
Stupendous nearly bites the dust rescuing Vincent from a monster-robot the
truth comes out. Vincent discovers the Captain’s secret identity: Polly
Winicott-Lee, Vincent’s super crush! Apparently Captain Stupendous
transferred his powers to Polly during a battle with Professor Mayhem and
though she’s definitely got a super attitude, she’s clueless when it comes
to using her new-found abilities.
Can Vincent and his adorably geeky friends help Polly figure out how to
truly be Stupendous? Can they rescue Vincent’s mother from Professor
Mayhem’s lair? Can they save Copperplate City? Can Vincent get up the
courage to tell Polly he likes her? Find the answers in this funny,
fast-paced superhero story.
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Clever, fun and full of heart, this is a great pick for boys and
girls alike (grades 4 – 7), especially if they love comic books,
monster robots, superheroes and good laughs.
Love this title? Check out Mike Jung’s newest book,
Unidentified Suburban Object!
The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight
by Jennifer E. Smith, c2012
Sometimes all it takes is a few minutes---and your whole life
changes. When Hadley Sullivan misses her flight for her father’s
wedding in London she’s forced to take a later one. And that’s when
she meets Oliver: British, beautiful—and bonus---so easy to talk to!
When their hours-long flight seems to pass in moments,
seventeen-year-old Hadley finds herself hoping that this is more
than just a chance encounter, that maybe this is the start of
something she’s waited for a long time. But when they lose track of
each other in the busyness of Heathrow Airport, it will take a twist
of fate to bring them together again. Young adults, grades 7 and up,
will love this story of a couple trying to find their way. Not
“just” a romance it is a story of family, of self-discovery---and
yes, of love at first sight.
Fans of Sarah Dessen and Jenny Han will love Jennifer E. Smith!
Other great titles by Smith include This Is What Happy Looks
Like, You Are Here and The Geography of You and Me.
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To check out these books or to get recommendations
for other great reads, please come see us at the Lincoln Public
Library, 725 Pekin Street.
[By
MELISSA OXBORROW,
Lincoln Public Library District] |
