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	Bettina Valentino and the Picasso Club Niki Daly (2009) , 104 pages Audience: Primary (K-3rd grade) Intermediate (4th-6th grade) Category: Art Beginning Chapter Books Friendship Humor New Books Realistic Fiction
Request this book from the Library Bettina Valentino loves art. But she does not love the art teacher at Bayside Preparatory School. So when a new teacher arrives, Bettina is thrilled. Mr. Peppard (or Mr. Popart as he prefers to be called) is a real character. He wears fabulous but unexpected, clothes. He does not wear shoes. And he is ready to teach his classes all about real art. It starts with rock art on the walls and only gets better from there. But snooty Maxine Rattles does not like Mr. Popart. Soon Maxine's mom and dad are trying to get rid of Mr. Popart! If that happens, Bettina will just die. How can the best thing to ever happen to Bayside disappear just like that? Librarian review written by Lisa Write a review of this book

	The Sleepy Little Alphabet: A Bedtime Story from Alphabet Town Judy Sierra (2009) , 32 pages Audience: Toddlers Preschool Category: Bedtime Stories Concept - Alphabet Early Literacy: Letter Knowledge New Books
Request this book from the Library A bedtime story that will have your little one dreaming their ABCs! A is awake...and B needs to take a bath! The fun drawings will make your child delight in finding other things that begin with each letter. Librarian review written by Becker Write a review of this book

	Scaredy-Cat Catcher Betty Hicks (2009) , 55 pages Audience: Primary (K-3rd grade) Category: Beginning Chapter Books Friendship New Books Sports
Request this book from the Library Rocky is the best catcher in the whole league. He is a sure thing for the all star team. Until a runner breaks his arm sliding into home. Now Rocky is afraid of the ball. No matter how hard he tries, he just can't tag the runner out. Now his team is losing and it is his fault. Rocky does not have a choice. He needs to quit the team. But Rocky's friends aren't giving up on him. Can they help Rocky before it is too late? Librarian review written by Lisa Write a review of this book

	Confetti Girl Diana López (2009) , 198 pages Audience: Intermediate (4th-6th grade) Category: Death and Grieving Friendship Multicultural New Books Realistic Fiction
Request this book from the Library Apolonia Flores has grown up surrounded by the dichos her mother and father have told her. These little sayings are supposed to help guide her. But ever since her mother died, Lina has struggled to find the meaning. Why did her mother die so young? Why does her father love his books more than her. Why won't her best friend's mother stop calling her the poor orphan. As if these weren't enough questions, life in middle school is far more complicated than Lina expected. Her best friend is hanging out more with her boyfriend than with her, and Lina can't even speak to the boy she loves. Somehow, the dichos just are not quite enough to answer LIna's questions. Librarian review written by Lisa Write a review of this book

	Autism and Me: Sibling Stories Ouisie Shapiro (2009) , 32 pages Audience: Intermediate (4th-6th grade) Adults & Parents Category: Disability/Special Needs Families New Books Nonfiction
Request this book from the Library Even after all the years of studying, not too much is known about autism. What is known is that children with autism have a hard time fitting in. In this book, brothers and sisters share their feelings about growing up with an autistic sibling. What shines through is the love and hope that each of these kids bring to their difficult situations. Librarian review written by Lisa Write a review of this book

	Almost Astronauts: 13 Women Who Dared to Dream Tanya Lee Stone (2009) , 133 pages Audience: Intermediate (4th-6th grade) Category: New Books Nonfiction Space
Request this book from the Library What do you think of when you think of astronauts? Do think about bravery, or intelligence? What about physically fit? Do you think about women, or just men? It was the 1960s and the race for space was on. All Americans had their eyes to the skies. While the Mercury 7 had the spotlight, Jerrie Cobb and twelve other women quietly took the tests and dared to dream of space. Unfortunately for them, it would be 30 years before a woman went to space. Far too late for the "Mercury 13." Librarian review written by Lisa Write a review of this book

	Panorama: A Foldout Book Fani Marceau (2009) , 32 pages Audience: Primary (K-3rd grade) Category: Books with Movable Parts New Books
Request this book from the Library This is a really fun book! You can visit different places around the world. See what they look like during the day, then the back of the foldout book is during the night. See if you can tell what is different between the day and night! You'll need a lot of space to spread out to really be able to enjoy this book fully. Librarian review written by Emily W Write a review of this book

	On Our Way Home Sebastien Braun (2009) , 32 pages Audience: Preschool Primary (K-3rd grade) Category: Bears Beginning Readers Families
Request this book from the Library A little bear and his father walk home together. They have so much fun doing many different things! They race, eat berries and watch the stars come out. This is a great book for beginning readers because of the simple vocabularly and the large print. Librarian review written by Emily W Write a review of this book

	Kiki's Blankie Janie Bynum (2009) , 32 pages Audience: Preschool Category: Bedtime Stories Feelings
Request this book from the Library Kiki is a little monkey who loves having adventures. But she won't have any without her blankie! It goes EVERYWHERE with her. It can become many different things as well. Uh oh! Kiki's blankie has blown away! How will she get it back while a sleeping crocodile is in the way? Librarian review written by Emily W Write a review of this book

	The Boxcar Children: The Mystery of the Lost Mine Gertrude Chandler Warner (1996) , 121 pages Audience: Primary (K-3rd grade) Category: Mystery
Request this book from the Library It was a interesting book. I enjoyed it. It was like at the end there was a happy ending and it was just a little scary when you did not know what was going on. Kid review written by Jillian, Age 8 Write a review of this book

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