Reviews and Blog Posts: children's books

KIDS - Recommended New Books

Submitted by Gwen on July 27, 2011 - 4:42pm

Every month, librarians from Denver Public Library branches get together to talk about new books for school-aged kids. If you're looking for some new titles to keep you reading until school begins, here are some that we recommend.

Younger Readers:

World Refugee Day: One Refugee without Hope is Too Many

Submitted by Stefanie on June 17, 2011 - 4:47pm

World Refugee Day is Monday, June 20 and we are reminded of the estimated 15.6 million (2010 according to UNHCR Global Trends Report) refugees worldwide. Who is a refugee? A refugee is essentially a person who has had to flee his/her home country out of fear of persecution. Refugees from many countries are resettled in Colorado every year, from Burma (Myanmar), Somalia, and Sudan, among others.

Learn more about refugees by reading these personal stories for children:

A Hare in the Elephant's Trunk by Jan Coates, fiction, grades 8 and up
Lost Boy, Lost Girl: Escaping Civil War in Sudan by John Bul Dau, nonfiction, grades 7-10
Living as a Refugee in America: Mohammed's Story by Helen Howard, nonfiction, grades 5-8

KIDS - Recommended New Books

Submitted by Gwen on April 24, 2011 - 12:01pm

Every month, librarians from Denver Public Library branches get together to talk about new books for school-aged kids. Here are some titles we are excited about this spring!

Younger Readers:

Like Pickle Juice on a Cookie by Julie Sternberg tells the story of what happens when 8-year-old Eleanor's favorite babysitter moves away. Everybody in the family misses her. Could the new babysitter ever be okay? This sweet story isn't as funny as the title sounds, but it is a terrific and realistic book. Recommended by Anna from the Eugene Field branch.

KIDS - Recommended New Books

Submitted by Gwen on February 25, 2011 - 1:26pm

Every month, librarians from Denver Public Library branches get together to talk about new books for school-aged kids. Here are some titles we are excited about in the new year.

Younger readers:

A Fresh Crop of Juicy Picture Books

Submitted by Gwen on November 19, 2010 - 1:46pm

Fall is the biggest season for exciting new books at the library. Here are some of the fun new picture books you can share with your little ones.

Cooking with Henry and Elliebelly written by Carolyn Parkhurst and illustrated by Dan Yaccarino. Five-year-old Henry is trying to put on a TV cooking show with his two-year-old sister Elliebelly. They're making raspberry-marshmallow-peanut butter waffles with barbecued banana bacon.

Great New Books for Kids

Submitted by Gwen on October 21, 2010 - 1:14pm

From The Kneebone Boy, Feiwel & Friends, 2010

Every month, librarians from Denver Public Library branches get together to talk about new books for school-aged kids. Here are some exciting new titles for fall.

Books for younger readers:

KIDS - Recommended New Books

Submitted by Gwen on September 15, 2010 - 12:15pm

Every month, librarians from Denver Public Library branches get together to talk about new books for school-aged kids. Here are some titles we are excited about as school begins.

Books for younger readers:

Gator on the Loose! by Sue Stauffacher is the first book in the new "Animal Rescue Team" series. The three Carter kids help their parents run Carter's Urban Rescue, the place you call if, say, an alligator is loose in the city pool! The series is full of friendship, sibling trouble, crazy animal escapades, and helping the planet. This is the perfect new series to start a new school year. Recommended by Lisa from Westwood.

KIDS - Recommended New Books

Submitted by Gwen on July 23, 2010 - 3:40pm

cover image from Turtle in Paradise by Jennifer L. Holm

Every month, librarians from Denver Public Library branches get together to talk about new books for school-aged kids. Here are some titles we are excited about this summer.

Books for younger readers:

I Barfed on Mrs. Kenly by Jessica Harper is the third book in the "Uh-oh Cleo" series. On her way to a birthday party, too many pancakes catch up with Cleo and she barfs on her friend's mom's fancy coat! Recommended by Val from Virginia Village.