Book Talks For Kids

Little dragon learns how to make a taco with tortillas, meat, lettuce, and more. How will it taste? Read to find out!

On a rainy day after school, a kid would rather stay inside and play video games. But a persistent tail-wagging dog leads to a rain-soaked romp through the park where they both discover the unexpected, yet simple joys found in a walk together with your best friend.

Ty enjoys playing musical instruments like the drums, guitar, and piano. Sadly, he can’t play them all by himself. Read to see how Ty and his friends form a musical band!

Everyone in Pia’s family is looking forward to pizza for mealtime – everyone, except Pia. Will Pia eat pizza like everyone else? Read to learn what Pia and her family have for dinner!

Explore the world of robots with Ada Twist, Scientist! Learn what makes a robot a robot, what robots do, and how they work. This book is a great nonfiction companion for young fans of the Netflix animated series.

Ever lost a sock in the laundry? Where is it?? Why can’t you find it?? In Things in the Basement, join Milo as he goes on a quest to find his baby sister’s missing sock that was knitted with special yarn from his Tia Maria. Milo’s search takes him multiple levels below his home. As he explores each new level, he makes some new friends along the way and faces down many dangerous creatures with the help of his new friends. Can they succeed and find the special sock?? You must read the story to find out what happens to brave Milo and if he succeeds on his quest!

     If you loved the book Frindle, or maybe love the power of words, you will enjoy the sequel called The Frindle Files.Twenty-five years ago, Nick Allen coined a new word for a pen called Frindle. This gets him into a fight over the use of words with his English teacher. Now, twenty-five years later, we have a new character, Josh Willett, a middle school tech-obsessed programing whiz. He has an English teacher named Mr. N.  Mr. N’s real name is Mr. Allen Nichols. Mr. N makes the class put their laptops away and write with pen and paper. Josh does not really like having to use pen and paper when he has a perfectly good laptop and printer. One night Josh, needing a pen, accidentally stumbles upon an old pen with the word Frindle on it. He goes straight to his computer to learn more about the word. Could his teacher Mr. N., Mr. Allen Nicholas, be the Nick Allen who invented the word Frindle? Should Josh find out? Should Josh tell his friends what he learns about their teacher? Should Josh make up new words? Read Frindle Files to find out. 

Check out the origin story of comedian Lucille Ball. Readers will learn all about her humble beginnings: putting on comedy shows in her living room, growing up and trying to make it in Hollywood, eventually having her own show, and being the first woman to run a television studio!

Ever wonder why some animals have such unique features on their bodies? Ever wonder how a particular animal has been able to survive so long in the wild? Could you guess which animal is which by looking at its face or butt? If you’ve ever asked yourself any of these questions, then read Butt or Face? Revenge of the Butts, and find out how some animals’ faces and butts help them survive and even thrive in their environment.