New Books at the Ottawa Public Library
/The Ottawa Public Library is back to share some of their new fall books for children with us. This month’s post is by Ann-Marie Miller, Supervising Librarian, Children’s Dept., Ruth E. Dickinson Library.
A Home in the Barn by Margaret Wise Brown; illustrated by Jerry Pinkney
This is a new release from the much-loved author of Goodnight Moon and many more well-known picture books. The text begins and ends with a memorable rhyme and the story takes us through a day in the cozy barn while the winter wind rattles outside. Pinkney’s illustrations here are scrumptious, as always.
Take Your Turn and Time to Share by Nancy Parent; illustrated by Luigi Aimé
In large format suitable for the 3-5 year old crowd, the classic stories by Rev. Awdry are adapted in a new series: Thomas & Friends Really Useful Stories. The stories focus on those gentle life lessons which all children must learn.
How Do Dinosaurs Learn to Read? By Jane Yolen; illustrated by Mark Teague
This is the new entry in the entertaining How Do Dinosaurs… series. With big, bold, mischievous dinosaurs romping through every page and rhyming text printed in big well-spaced fonts, this one is sure to engage. The end pieces provide tips for parents on teaching the alphabet and encouraging reading.
The Bunny Band by Bill Richardson; illustrated by Roxanna Bikadoroff
A bunny caught looting badger’s garden promises to help the garden grow if he is released. The bunny returns nightly after that with his bunny band to serenade the garden. Magically, the harvest is grand and all share in the abundance. A wonderful fable, well-told in rhyming text
Where is Robin? by Maggie Testa; illustrated by Patrick Spaziante
This is an early reader that is sure to appeal to even the most reluctant beginner. The story of Robin’s disappearance is told in only 100 words making it an excellent choice for starting your child’s lifelong reading adventures.
Unlimited Squirrels in I Lost My Tooth by Mo Willems
The creator of Elephant & Piggie, now gives us Unlimited Squirrels. In I Lost My Tooth! , Zoom Squirrel has lost a front tooth! The Squirrels leap into action when they discover the missing tooth is a baby tooth! The book features a funny, furry adventure, bonus jokes, quirky quizzes and nutty facts. Great for the grade 1 crowd.
Meet Yasmin by Saadia Faruqi; illustrated by Hatem Aly
This is the first in a series of early readers featuring Yasmin Ahmad. Yasmin is a spirited second-grader who’s always on the lookout for those “aha” moments to help her solve life’s little problems. A creative thinker and curious explorer, Yasmin and her multi-generational Pakistani American family will delight and inspire readers.
Bear country: Bearly a Misadventure by Doreen Cronin; illustrated by Stephen Gilpin
The chicken squad is hungry but the caretaker who feeds them is missing and there is a bear in the neighbourhood. Doreen Cronin provides another amusing adventure for second graders. The large fonts and many illustrations make this an easily accessible first novel.
Magic School bus rides Again: Sink or Swim by Judy Katschke
The Magic School Bus Rides Again with new chapter books for the grade 2-3 crowd to explore. Here science facts are wrapped up in just the right amount of adventure to keep those new readers engaged. In Sink or Swim Ms. Frizzle takes the bus under the sea and the class is sent off in their own mini-subs to explore. Will there be sharks?
Babymouse Tales from the Locker: Lights, Camera, Middle School! By Jennifer L. Holm and Matthew Holm
Babymouse is back in a new series, Tales from the Locker. The new series is in the very popular illustrated novel format. This gives you a chance to transition your graphic novel reader to a more text-rich format while still providing plenty of visual appeal. In this first story, Babymouse joins the middle school film club with hopes of directing a masterpiece.
Jack and the Geniuses at the Bottom of the World
by Bill Nye and Gregory Mone; illustrated by Nicholas Iluzada
Jack and the Geniuses is a new series from Bill Nye, yes - the Science Guy. In At the Bottom of the World, Jack and the geniuses, who are two foster children living with Jack’s family, take off to Antarctica with their neighbour, Dr. Hank, for a science competition. When an old colleague of Dr. Hank’s goes missing on the ice, the intrigue and adventure begins. Bill Nye makes sure that all scientific facts are accurate and there is more information about the Antarctic at the end of the book.
Inkling by Kenneth Oppel
This is the story of an ink blot that leaps off the page. The Rylance family is stuck. Dad's got writer's block. Ethan is troubled by a school project and Sarah pines for a puppy. One night the ink from Mr. Rylance’s drawings runs together--and then leaps off the page! This small burst of creativity is about to change everything. Kenneth Oppel is the much acclaimed author of Firewing, Sunwing and Silverwing as well as many other prizewinning novels. Suitable for grade 4 or 5 students.
Chase: Get Ready to Run and Escape: Don’t Stop Running by Linwood Barclay
Once your child has read Chase, they will be asking for Escape just to find out what happens to Chipper and Jeff. Chipper is a dog that has been implanted with a computer and Jeff is the orphan son of the scientists working on the project. Both are being chased by The Institute for the secrets they know. Jeff and Chipper both know they will never be safe if they are captured. Linwood Barclay is a well-known author of adult adventure. Suitable for grade 6 to 8 students.
