Al Capone Does My Homework by Gennifer Choldenko

In the third book in the "Al Capone" series, set on Alcatraz in the 1930's, Moose is feeling the weight of the world on his shoulders now that his father is the assistant warden at the prison.  His older sister, Natalie, who has special needs, is suspected of setting a fire and Moose was home with her when it happened, but he fell asleep and is not entirely sure that Natalie is innocent.  Natalie is cleared, but there are other mysterious things going on that Moose and his friends need to investigate.  A hint from the notorious Al Capone helps Moose solve one puzzle.

Recommended for grades 4-6.  It is not necessary to have read the first two books in the series, but it does help.

--Miss Rose

Pi in the Sky by Wendy Mass

Joss lives in the Outer Realms of space, where he can view all the galaxies.  When Earth mysteriously disappears and a girl named Annika appears through a wormhole, Joss has to help her get home.
This is a great book for science fans, especially those who want to learn more about outer space and all it contains.

Recommended for grades 5-7.

--Miss Rose

Freddy the Frogcaster

Freddy the Frogcaster 

by Janice Dean

Freddy the Frogcaster is a delightful story of a young frog named Freddy who just loves to learn about and forcast the weather and known for having the best predictions in town. But what happens when the town picnic is almost ruined by a storm that catches the new Frog News Network frogcaster by surprise?

It's up to Freddy to save the day!

It's a lively story with lots of information on how weather works.
- Preschoolers - 2nd Grade

- Miss Alka

Charlotte's Web

Charlotte's Web by E.B. White

I liked Charlotte and Wilber.  Charlotte is a spider. Wilber is a pig. Both can talk.

Review by Sreetama, Age 6

Up! Tall! And High! (but not necessarily in that order.)

Up!  Tall!  And High!  (but not necessarily in that order.)

Written By:  Ethan Long

For Preschoolers and Kindergartners

If your young reader likes funny stories, this is the book for them!  Read the funny, short tales of these three fun birds and their friends as they argue who is taller and who can fly the highest.

This fun book is also filled with flaps the pull up, down, and out!

-Miss. Corinne

Claude in the City

Claude in the City

Written By:  Alex T. Smith

For 2nd to 4th Grade

Claude and Sir Bobblysock (his best friend) sneak out of their house and visit the city for the first time!  Claude is in awe of all the sights and sounds the city has to offer.  He and Sir Bobblysock sight see, shop, and even visit an art museum!

Suddenly, Claude and Sir Bobblysock run into a few problems. . . take home this book and see if Claude can save the day!

-Miss. Corinne