Langley-Adams Library Recommendations

"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:

Did you know some lizards do push-ups? Did you know some squirt blood from their eyes as a defense mechanism?  Discover 28 different lizard species and their every day behaviors in April Pulley Sayre’s picture book Like a Lizard . Explore the surprising adaptations lizards exhibit in the wild brought to life in vibrant illustrations by Stephanie Laberis. The back of the book lists every lizard featured for interested students, along with the region they are found in and their body length. Perfect book for STEM-inclined readers and lovers of animals. Recommended for reading aloud. Sergei Franson Library Assistant Available at the Langley Adams Library

Can the king and queen coax their stubborn, not-tired daughter to bed? By imagining herself as different animals settling in for the night, the princess is finally able to relax enough for sleep.   Mary Logue’s language is gentle and Pamela Zagarenski’s textured illustrations are filled with enough details to occupy your eye for hours. Reading the book is akin to having a dream – a perfect read for bedtime. Sergei Franson Library Assistant Available at the Langley Adams Library

Laszlo lives comfortably in his great big house. What happens when Laszlo’s greatest fear, the dark itself, confronts him? Can Laszlo overcome his fear of the dark? Lemony Snicket has crafted a treat for readers with The Dark . By personifying Laszlo’s fear into a physical character, Snicket seriously considers Laszlo’s fear without ridicule. The lesson Laszlo learns from his fear is just as authentic.   Jon Klassen’s dazzling illustrations play with the ratio of shadow to light on every page. Recommended for readers of all ages. Recommended for reading aloud. Sergei Franson Library Assistant Available at the Langley Adams Library

Anyone can make a birthday wish and this book gives ten steps leading up to making that wish. In ten funny steps this book will make sure that you have a successful birthday. In the rare case that you are animal reading this, this book will also tell you what not to do. Such as warning rhinos that due to their pointy horns balloons probably aren’t a smart party decoration. It’s a great book with cute animals and bright, funny visuals that anyone reading it will enjoy. Emma Fandel Library Page Available at the Langley Adams Library