Langley-Adams Library Recommendations

Ada and the Galaxies follows an inquisitive little girl named Ada who loves the stars so much that couldn’t wait to go to her grandparents’ home in Maine where she would be able to see them.  D uring her long day of waiting to see the stars, Ada was able to see many things that she wouldn’t normally see, since she lived in a city.   When night fell, so did the fog, and Ada was so worried that she wouldn't be able to see the stars. To help pass the time, Ada's grandfather, Poobah, showed Ada a special book of photographs taken by the Hubble Space Telescope of the stars and the galaxies.      Join Ada and check out the night sky by reading this  educational and beautifully illustrated children’s bedtime story.   Sherry Sabins Library Assistant  

Lobstah Gahden Written by Alli Brydon & EG Keller Illustrated by EG Keller This educational and funny book follows the story of Walter, the lobster who is competing against his neighbor, Milton, in the annual Swell Gahdens contest. But what happens when trash and pollution start destroying all of Milton and Walter’s hard work? They work together to solve the problem!  This picture book is a fun read since the entire book is written in an over-the-top “wicked awesome” Boston accent. The ending of the book includes "lobstah" fun facts, ways that children can help reduce ocean pollution, and organizations that are helping Walter, Milton, and their neighbors! Trillions of Trees Written & Illustrated by Kurt Cyrus This book follows a little girl who attempts to buy a trillium tree, but is misheard and is instead sent a trillion trees! It follows her, her brother, and her entire community as they plant the trees in yards, parks, and reservations to restore a forest after...

"A generous woman is rewarded by her community in this remarkable author-illustrator debut that's perfect for the Thanksgiving season, perfect for fans of Last Stop on Market Street. Everyone in the neighborhood dreams of a taste of Omu's delicious stew! One by one, they follow their noses toward the scrumptious scent. And one by one, Omu offers a portion of her meal. Soon the pot is empty. Has she been so generous that she has nothing left for herself? Debut author-illustrator Oge Mora brings a heartwarming story of sharing and community to life in colorful cut-paper designs as luscious as Omu's stew, with an extra serving of love." (goodreads.com) This picture book will captivate not only your children, but also, YOU! It is a very special story with beautiful illustrations made from paper collage using bold, vibrant colors that really draws you in and adds to the richness of the story. Threaded throughout the book is the idea of love and community, sharing and c...

  "This scrumptious  New York Times  bestseller has a whole lot of kick! Dragons love tacos. They love chicken tacos, beef tacos, great big tacos, and teeny tiny tacos. So if you want to lure a bunch of dragons to your party, you should definitely serve tacos. Buckets and buckets of tacos. Unfortunately, where there are tacos, there is also salsa. And if a dragon accidentally eats spicy salsa . . . oh, boy. You're in red-hot trouble. The award-winning team behind  Those Darn Squirrels!  has created an unforgettable, laugh-until-salsa-comes-out-of-your-nose tale of new friends and the perfect snack." (goodreads.com) Have you ever wanted to host a taco part for dragons? If you answered yes, make sure you have enough tacos to fill a boat, and definitely DO NOT put out any spicy toppings or the consequences could be disastrous!  Dragons Love Tacos  by Adam Rubin follows a young boy who learns about dragons and their love of tacos and parties from the nar...

  "Turtle really likes standing in his favorite spot. He likes it so much that he asks his friend Armadillo to come over and stand in it, too. But now that Armadillo is standing in that spot, he has a bad feeling about it . . . Here comes The Rock from the Sky, a meditation on the workings of friendship, fate, shared futuristic visions, and that funny feeling you get that there's something off somewhere, but you just can't put your finger on it." (goodreads.com) This book has a very unique illustration and writing style, and it is genuinely hilarious for parents and children alike. It chronicles three animals as they sit in their favorite spots and interact with one another. This is an extremely charming little story that is a lot of fun to read. Hannah Longo Library Page Available at Langley-Adams Library. Other Pictures Books By Jon Klassen: