Just a jumble of new books

Just have not had time to get these organized. Here are a few, more to come this week!

When You Grow up to Vote by Eleanor Roosevelt with Michelle Markel, 

Illustrated by Grace Lin

Eleanor Roosevelt wrote this little gem several decades ago. It has now been republished with updates by Michelle Markel. Who are our public servants? How does the government work? Why should we vote? This can be used as a resource for class projects or read a chapter at a time to help children understand the workings of the government. It is a great reminder of why we need to always vote.

Lucy Fell Down the Mountain by Kevin Cornell

First, it is terrifying as a young girl is falling down the mountain, so you have to suspend your belief in harm. Next it’s mystifying. Why would a rope from a mountaineer save Lucy as she is falling? Hmmm. No one knows. Finally, it is a bit disgusting as Lucy is saved by rolling into a huge snowball and barfing when the ball comes to a rest next to a chalet. Have to say, I am not a fan of this book. The art work is somewhat appealing, but the story is a little much for me, an perhaps for the primary grades as well. Who knows? This may be the book of the year for some kids!

Tessa Takes Wing by Richard Jackson, Pictures by Julie Downing

Baby Tessa wakes up early, jumps out of her crib and flies around the house, playing with big sister’s toys and reading her books. With the help of Bingo, the dog, she gets back to the crib just in time, before anyone else awakes. A fantastical dream of flying and maybe a way for the younger sister to get something before the older sister, for once. Have fun flying, Tessa!

Above and Beyond: NASA’s Journey to Tomorrow by Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich

A picture/chapter book, with illustrations and photographs of all the major space missions from the last 60 years. This will fascinate any girl or boy who still dreams of space travel. Chapters cover what we learned in space, who are scientists and astronauts are/were and even take on workplace discrimination against women and people of color. Each chapter includes Fun Facts and Fast Facts so the child who does not want to read all of the text still has something to look at and can gather some facts for sharing.

Little Chef by Matt Stine and Elisabeth Weinberg, Illustrated by Paige Keiser

Lizzie, aka Little Chef is preparing a special meal for her grandma who is also a super chef. The day includes a special fortifying breakfast, a shopping trip to the Farmer’s Market and cooking up a storm in the kitchen with mom and dad. Food and relationships often go together and in this book, it is certainly true. The recipe at the end allows more little chefs to find and use their own secret ingredients.

Every Last Bubble Must…Pop! By Jason Carter Easton, illustrated by Matt Rockefeller

Dewey is trying to catch the last bubble, but it flies too high, so he jumps on his trampoline, climbs to the roof of his house, takes a hot air balloon and finally commandeers a rocket to the moon. All in vain, as the bubble flies higher and higher out of his reach! Finally, back in his own home, he sees the bubble and knows its fate. Read if you want to find out what this is.