At home resources #25

Book Suggestions
Younger readers: 

Mrs. Noodlekugel by Daniel Pinkwater
This is the first in a series of three books about the magical Mrs. Noodlekugel. Nick and Maxine live in a tall building with one apartment on top of another. So when they look out their window and see a little house they never knew was there, of course they must visit (especially when their parents tell them not to!). Going through the boiler room, they're amazed to find to a secret backyard with a garden, a porch, and a statue of a cat. And they're even more amazed when that cat starts to talk. . . . Humorous, magical adventures. Available on Overdrive as an ebook.


Middle grade readers:

The City of Ember by Jeanne DuPrau
The city of Ember was built as a last refuge for the human race. Two hundred years later, the great lamps that light the city are beginning to flicker. When Lina finds part of an ancient message, she's sure it holds a secret that will save the city. She and her friend Doon must race to figure out the clues before the lights go out on Ember forever! This is the first book in a series of four. 


If you liked The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate, you need to read the follow up book, The One and Only Bob which will be published on May 5--next week! The reviews look great! 


Older readers: 

Alex and Eliza by Melissa De La Cruz
If you are a fan of Hamilton the musical, this book is for you! It is a work of historical fiction highlighting the life of Eliza and her sisters and her love story with Alexander Hamilton.


Reminder of a library resource:
I've mentioned this resource before, but after 25 days of blog posts you may have forgotten about it!
Creativebug
Access arts and crafts videos through the Brookline Public Library: Creativebug!
Go to this link
Type in your library card number and PIN.
Choose from all the kids videos to learn how to make some origami creations, slime, cake decorating, manga drawing and other projects with paper and craft materials you probably have at home!

Authors Online

Jerry Pallotta wrote the Who Would Win books which are VERY popular at Lawrence. In this video he reads from Ultimate Jungle Rumble.  And in this video he reads T-Rex vs. Velociraptor.
Print out a Who Would Win bookmark to use at home!