Kimberly’s Picks - August 2010
J Fiction: Cosmic by Frank Cottrell Boyce Umansky. For ages 9-12. Liam is not a typical 12 year-old boy. On his first day of school the principal mistakes him for a teacher! Normally this would be a problem, but when Liam decides to leave Earth in a spaceship meant for children and one adult chaperon, he easily cons his way into being that adult chaperon. That’s when the adventure begins. When the spaceship gets stranded hundred of thousands of miles from Earth - who’s going to be at adult now? This story has humor and a likable main character! You’ll enjoy reading about how he solves his out of this world dilemma!
J Picture Book – Lyle walks the dogs: a counting book by Bernard Waber. For ages 2-6. Lovable, Lyle, Lyle Crocodile is back is this fantastic counting book. One of my best childhood memories is actually meeting Bernard Weber in elementary school and learning how to draw Lyle. I’m so happy to see Lyle again in this cute story about him and some adorable dogs. Can he handle walking TEN dogs at once? You’ll have to read it and see!
J Non-Fiction: The great and only Barnum: The tremendous, stupendous life of showman P.T Barnum by Candace Fleming. For ages 9-12. Ladies and gentlemen, children of ALL ages, get to know the famous showman P.T Barnum, best known for his part in the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus. This biography is filled with interesting facts and actual photos of original circus acts such as Jo Jo, the dog faced boy and Captain George Contentenus, tattooed from head to foot!