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A Look at Books
(From our March 2024 Issue)
Tracy Roesset
Pikes Peak Library District
Happy March from Pikes Peak Library District! Spring is just around the corner. We have a wide variety of books for your babies, toddlers, and school-age children. We also have DVDs, CDs, eBooks, magazines, and music available at no cost! Don’t have a library card? Sign up now! Come in and explore all this and more at your Library or visit us online at ppld.org.
Little Bunny is alone in the woods but finds a safe shelter and home under the branches of a giant willow tree. In Willow and Bunny by Anitra Rowe Schulte, a storm rolls in and other animals run under the willow tree for protection. But what happens when the willow tree needs help after being damaged in the storm? Featuring gorgeous illustrations and a heartwarming message, this is a book about friendship and caring. Ages 4 - 8.
Mr. And Mrs. Gargelson-Bittle own a huge home, but it has many empty rooms that feel lonely with just the two of them, so they adopt a pet snail. This leads them to getting another pet and then another until the house is brimming with animals of all kinds. The Welcome Home by Amy June Bates has wonderfully whimsical illustrations to compliment a story about a house full of love. Ages 4 - 8.
A young boy learns about the upcoming solar eclipse at school, so he devises a plan and location to see the eclipse with his father. In Eclipse by Andy Rash, the boy and his father drive to their intended location to watch this magical celestial event together. A remarkable book to share as a family that reminds us of how special and wondrous those little moments together can be. Ages 4 - 8.
Shay and her dog Fluffy are best friends and they do everything together. Soon Shay finds out that Fluffy is sick and she can’t bear the thought of life without her dear dog. Fluffy and the Stars by T’áncháy Redvers is a touching story of the bond between a child and their dog and how a family copes with the loss of a beloved pet. Ages 3 - 5.
Pepita the dog has always been the baby or “Bebita” of the family. One day a new Bebita arrives and suddenly Pepita feels left out as the parents are too busy with the new baby. Will Pepita accept the new baby, and will they eventually become friends? Pepita Meets Bebita by Ruth Behar and Gabriel Frye-Behar is an engaging book about change that will be sure to make you smile. It is also a wonderful book to help introduce your child to the Spanish language. Age 4-8.
Jess and her mother befriend a woman named Grace and her cat Luna who are living in a sleeping bag in a shop doorway. In Home for Grace by Kathryn White, Jess and her mother learn about Grace’s journey to a new land and her hardships along the way. Stunning illustrations and a heartfelt storyline make this a compassionate book about unlikely friendships, kindness, and the importance of caring for each other. Ages 4 - 8.
Looking for activities for your child? Check out the programs page on our website, ppld.org, for amazing, no-cost programs for all ages. We hope to see you at one of our PPLD locations!