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Judaic Non Fiction

Belonging: the story of the Jews 1491-1900, by Simon Schama. A magnificent cultural history abundantly alive with energy, character and colour. It spans centuries and continents, from the Jews' expulsion from Spain in 1492 it navigates miracles and massacres, wandering, discrimination, harmony and tolerance; to the brink of the twentieth century and, it seems, a point of profound hope. Call number: Z 900 SCH

The book smugglers: partisans, poets, and the race to save Jewish treasures from the Nazis, by David E. Fishman. A nearly unbelievable story of Vilna ghetto residents who rescued thousands of rare books and manuscripts first from the Nazis and then from the Soviets by hiding them on their bodies, burying them in bunkers, and smuggling them across borders. It is a tale of heroism and resistance, of friendship and romance, and of unwavering devotionincluding the readiness to risk one's life to literature and art. And it is entirely true. Call number: Z 940.44 FIS

If all the seas were ink: a memoir, by Ilana Kurshan. Takes the reader on a deeply accessible

and personal guided tour of the Talmud, shedding new light on its stories and offering insights into its arguments both for those already familiar with the text and for those who have never encountered it. For people of the book both Jewish and non-Jewish this memoir is a celebration of learning through literature how to fall in love once again. Call number: Z 231.2 KUR

The Israeli solution: a one-state plan for peace in the Middle East, by Caroline B. Glick. A

manifesto that exposes the flaws in the two-state policy of the United States toward Israel and the Palestinians and offers a direct and powerful call for Israeli sovereignty in the region. Call number: Z 953.23 GLI

Lioness: Golda Meir and the nation of Israel, by Francine Klagsbrun. The definitive biography of Golda Meir: the iron-willed leader, chain-smoking political operative, and tea-and-cake-serving grandmother who became the fourth prime minister of Israel and one of the most notable women of our time. Call number: Z 920 MEI

Annotated List of New Resources at

The Kaufman Silverberg Library

March 2018

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My Jewish year: 18 holidays, one wondering Jew, by Abigail Pogrebin. Describes author's research on the holidays of the Jewish calendar and how she came to understand how these celebrations have lasted for thousands of years. Call number: Z 240 POG

Rashi, by Avraham Grossman. An in-depth analysis of the world-view of the scholar whose influence on Jewish thinking remains unsurpassed, with conclusions that are likely to stimulate much debate. Call number: Z 222.07 RAS

Judaic Fiction

Eternal life: a novel, by Dara Horn. Ever since she made a deal to save her son's life in Roman-occupied Jerusalem, Rachel has been doomed to live eternally, but as her descendants develop new technologies for immortality, she realizes that, for them to live fully, she must die. Call number: Z FIC HOR

On the sickle's edge, by Neville D. Frankel. The book follows three generations of the same family, trapped in the USSR. Lena, born in South Africa and brought back to Russia, only to find herself stuck there. Darya, Lena's granddaughter and a true believer in Communism who is becoming disillusioned with the system she loves. Steven, a Boston painter who accidently stumbles into a family he doesn't know. Call number: Z FIC FRA

Three floors up, by Eshkol Nevo. Set in an upper-middle-class Tel Aviv apartment building, this best-selling and warmly acclaimed Israeli novel examines the interconnected lives of its residents, whose turmoils, secrets, unreliable confessions, and problematic decisions reveal the ills of a society in the midst of an identity crisis. Call number: Z FIC NEV

General Non Fiction

Leonardo da Vinci, by Walter Isaacson. Based on thousands of pages from Leonardo's astonishing notebooks and new discoveries about his life and work, the book weaves a narrative that connects his art to his science. Call number: 920 LEO

Reckless daughter: a portrait of Joni Mitchell, by David Yaffe. A biography of Canadian singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell. Call number: 920 MIT

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Winnipeg cooks: signature recipes from the city's top chefs, by Robin Summerfield. In this book, thirty-five of the city's epicurean trailblazers share stories and recipes from the frontlines of an emerging culinary hotspot. Call number: 641.5 SUM

General Fiction

The fortunes, by Peter Ho Davies. Sly, funny, intelligent, and artfully structured, The Fortunes recasts American history through the lives of Chinese Americans and reimagines the multigenerational novel through the fractures of immigrant family experience. Call number: FIC DAV

The Japanese lover, by Isabel Allende. An exquisitely crafted love story and multigenerational epic that sweeps from present-day San Francisco to Poland and the United States during WWII. Call number: FIC ALL

Pachinko, by Min Jin Lee. In the early 1900s, teenaged Sunja, the adored daughter of a crippled fisherman, falls for a wealthy stranger at the seashore near her home in Korea. He promises her the world, but when she discovers she is pregnant-and that her lover is married-she refuses to be bought. Instead, she accepts an offer of marriage from a gentle, sickly minister passing through on his way to Japan. But her decision to abandon her home, and to reject her son's powerful father, sets off a dramatic saga that will echo down through the generations. Call number: FIC LEE

The perfect nanny: a novel, by Leila Slimani. When Myriam, a French-Moroccan lawyer, decides to return to work after having children, she and her husband look for the perfect nanny for their two young children. They never dreamed they would find Louise, a perfect nanny. But as the couple and the nanny become more dependent on one another, jealousy, resentment, and suspicions mount, shattering the idyllic tableau. Call number: FIC SLI

Young Adult (Gr. 9 and up)

Fiction

Almost autumn, by Marianne Kaurin. As autumn approaches Ilse Stern is thinking about her infatuation with Hermann Rød, and whether his determination to be a painter will interfere with their romance--but the reality of being Jewish in occupied Oslo is about to turn her whole world upside down, as the deportation of the Norwegian Jews begins. Call number: YA FIC KAU

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The boy at the top of the mountain, by John Boyne. When Pierrot becomes an orphan, he leaves his Paris home and is sent to live with his aunt, a servant in a wealthy household in the German mountains. It is 1935, WWII is approaching, and the house is the Berghof, home of Adolf Hitler. Call number: YA FIC BOY

The librarian of Auschwitz, by Antonio Iturbe. Follows Dita Kraus from age fourteen, when she is put in charge of a few forbidden books at Auschwitz concentration camp, through the end of World War II and beyond. Based on a true story. Call number: Z YA FIC ITU

For Middle Years Students and Younger Readers Judaic Books for Young Readers

Benjamin Netanyahu: leading the way for Israel, by Elisa Silverman. This narrative biography of Israel's outspoken prime minister includes his early life, young adulthood, political career, and challenges he faces in office. Call number: J 920 NET

Golda Meir: a strong, determined leader, by David A. Adler. A biography of the Israeli prime minister and world leader, emphasizing her early childhood and youth in Russia and America. Call number: J 920 MEI

Hedy's journey: the true story of a Hungarian girl fleeing the Holocaust, by Michelle Bisson. Based on a true story. Join Hedy, a Jewish girl from Hungary, on her journey to flee Holocaust and get to America. Hedy's Journey adds an important voice to the canon of Holocaust stories, and her courage will make a lasting impact on young readers. Call number: J 940.53 BIS

Hidden like Anne Frank: 14 true stories of survival, by Marcel Prins and Peter Henk Steenhuis. Features unforgettable true stories of children hidden away during World War II. Call number: J 940.53 PRI

How it's made: Torah scroll, by Allison Ofanansky. A photographic behind-the-scenes picture book about how a Torah scroll is made, from the parchment to the ink and the decorations, with interviews and vibrant, full color photos taken at workshops in Israel, plus activities for kids to try themselves. Call number: J 296.4 OFA

Irena's children: a true story of courage, by Tilar J. Mazzeo ; adapted by Mary Cronk Farrell. An extraordinary story of Irena Sendler, the female Oskar Schindler, who took staggering risks to save 2,500 children from death and deportation in Nazi-occupied Poland during World War II. Call number: J 940.53 MAZ

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Miriam's secret, by Debby Waldman. In 1930 nine-year-old Miriam travels by train from Brooklyn to her grandparents' farm in upstate New York. Her grandparents are kind, generous people, but they aren't exactly ideal playmates for a lonely girl. One day Miriam discovers a young girl hiding in the barn. Cissy and her brother, Joe, who's one of Zayde's farm hands, are on the run from an abusive uncle back in Mississippi. Miriam and Cissy hit it off immediately. But their friendship is tested when Miriam is

forced to choose between keeping a promise and doing the right thing. Call number: M FIC WAL

Refugee, by Alan Gratz. Although separated by continents and decades, Josef, a Jewish boy living in 1930s Nazi Germany; Isabel, a Cuban girl trying to escape the riots and unrest plaguing her country in 1994; and Mahmoud, a Syrian boy in 2015 whose homeland is torn apart by violence and destruction, embark on harrowing journeys in search of refuge, discovering shocking connections that tie their stories together. Call number: M FIC GRA

Sammy Spider's first Bar Mitzvah, by Sylvia A. Rouss. Josh attends his cousin Ben's bar mitzvah where he gets a view of the Torah readings, the blessings, and one tradition that gets Sammy the spider into even more trouble than usual. Call number: J 296.4424 ROU

The ship to nowhere: on board the Exodus, by Rona Arato. Eleven-year-old Rachel and the remaining members of her family, eager to begin a new life in a land of their own after surviving the Holocaust, join other Jewish refugees on board the Exodus 1947 in an attempt to enter British-held Palestine. Call number: M FIC ARA

Under the Sabbath lamp, by Michael Herman. Izzy and Olivia Bloom tell their Shabbat guests the story of their Sabbath lamp, which Izzy's great-great-great grandfather and his family brought piece-by-piece when the immigrated to America. Call number: J 296.41 HER

A voice called: stories of Jewish heroism, by Yossi Katz. A collection of articles about some of the great Jewish heroes of modern times. Call number: J KAT

General Non Fiction

13 bridges children should know, by Brad Finger. Introduces children to 13 important bridges that span the centuries as well as the globe. Call number: J 624.2 FIN

50 things you should know about the Second World War, by Simon Adams. Discover what caused the war and why it eventually affected every corner of the globe. This text explores key battles, events and figures. Call number: J 940.53 ADA

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Airplanes, by Caroline Stamps. Presents an introductory look at the world of flying, from the first manned flight, early gliders, monoplanes, and biplanes, to the high-powered jetliners, jet planes, and helicopters that travel the world today. Call number: J 629.133 STA

All kinds of nests!, by Eun-gyu Choi. Find out about different birds by looking at their nests. Call number: J 598.2 CHO

Animal tails, by Mary Holland. Readers will be fascinated by the many ways animals use their tails: to move on land, swim, warn others, steer, hold onto things, keep warm, balance, fly, attract a mate, balance, and even to defend themselves. Call number: J 591.57 HOL

Astronaut Ellen Ochoa, by Heather E. Schwartz. describes the life and influential work of Ellen Ochoa, the first female Hispanic astronaut to go to space. Call number: J 629.45 SCH

Astronaut in training, by Kathryn Clay. Find out what scuba diving, medical skills, and survival training all have to do with being an astronaut. Call number: J 629.45 CLA

Barn owls, by Melissa Hill. Simple text and full-color photographs describe barn owls. Call number: J 598.9 HIL

Beavers, by Quinn M. Arnold. An introduction to beavers, covering their growth process, behaviors, the dams they call home, and such defining features as their flat tails. Call number: J 599.32 ARN

Bend it!, by Tammy Enz. Which materials bend? What can we make with those materials? Real world examples and practical projects help young readers discover material properties. Call number: J 620.1 ENZ

Birds: discovering North American species, by Dr. Shirley Raines. Explores the world of such

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North American birds as the American robin, Carolina chickadee, ruby-throated hummingbird, Northern mockingbird, red-winged blackbird, Eastern bluebird, great horned owl, American crow, and Northern cardinal. Call number: J 598 RAI

Blizzard!, by Elizabeth Raum. Describes what a makes a winter storm a blizzard, how blizzards affect people, and highlights some historic blizzards. Call number: J 551.55 RAU

Buildings and structures, by Andrew Solway. Looks at the application of science and new technologies to building and engineering projects, including new forms of such traditional elements as arches and domes, energy effiency, earthquake proofing, dams, canals, and tunnels. Call number: J 720 SOL

Can you feel the force?, by Richard Hammond. Introduces physics using real-world examples to give insight into the concepts of force, matter, and light, and includes a brief history of the science and educational experiments. Call number: J 531 HAM

Canadian mounties, by Sabrina Crewe. Takes a simple look at Canadian Mounties - Royal Canadian Mounted Police. Examines their duties, uniform, and on-going significance as a symbol of Canada. Call number: J 363.2 CRE

A dam holds back, by Crystal Sikkens. Engineers design dams to help solve the challenges of

providing drinking water and electricity to people's homes. Young readers will learn about the steps in the engineering design process and see what materials are used in construction to make dams strong enough to hold up against the strong forces of water, weather, and natural disasters. Call number: J 720 SIK

Elk, by Melissa Gish. A look at elk, including their habitats, physical characteristics such as their camouflaging pelage, behaviors, relationships with humans, and the negative effects of climate change on these magnificent deer today. Call number: J 599.73 GIS

Feathers and hair, what animals wear, by Jennifer Ward. Explores through illustrations and descriptive, rhyming text the feathers, fur, skin and hair of different animals and what they reveal about the science behind each animal's physique. Call number: J 591.1 WAR

Feathers: not just for flying, by Melissa Stewart. Young naturalists meet sixteen birds in this elegant introduction to the many uses of feathers. Call number: J 598 STE

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Galileo Galilei, by Sarah Ridley. Galileo Galilei helped people to place the Earth in its proper position in the solar system. Through his telescope he observed the Moon and the Sun. He took careful notes and tested his ideas, leading to discoveries that have kept his name famous to the present day. Call number: J 920 GAL

Germs are not for sharing, by Elizabeth Verdick. Describes why germs should not be spread. Call number: J 613 VER

Grace Hopper: queen of computer code, by Laurie Wallmark. A biography of Grace Hopper, who played a prominent role in the early days of computers. Call number: J 510.92 WAL

Hockey superstars 2017-2018, by Paul Romanuk. Seventeen of the NHL's superstars are profiled, with glossy, full-page, full-colour photos, with bios, previous-season stats, and pullout interview quotes. Call number: J 796.962 ROM

How do we measure matter?, by Lynn Peppas. Readers learn to identify different tools used to measure matter, such as balances, rulers, and thermometers. Call number: J 530.8 PEP

Hummingbirds, by Kate Riggs. A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of hummingbirds. Also includes is a story from folklore explaining why hummingbirds have beautiful feathers. Call number: J 598.7 RIG

Hurricane!, by Elizabeth Raum. Describes hurricanes, or as they are known in other parts of the world, cyclones and typhoons. Explains how hurricanes are formed, how they are predicted, what can be done to stay safe in areas prone to hurricanes. Call number: J 551.552 RAU

Inventor, engineer, and physicist Nikola Tesla, by Katie Marsico. Learn how Tesla's work eventually made turning on electrical devices as easy as flipping a switch! Call number: J 621.3092 TES

Living in space, by Kathryn Clay. Today's astronauts live on the International Space Station for months at a time. They work, eat, and sleep in total weightlessness. Join them to see what life is like in space! Call number: J 629.44 CLA

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The Magic school bus: inside a beehive, by Joanna Cole. Ms. Frizzle takes her class on a fieldtrip to a beehive in her magic school bus. Call number: J 595.79 COL

Making good choices, by Steffi Cavell-Clarke. Learn that making responsible choices means doing what you think is right. Call number: J 153.8 CAV

Making machines with ramps and wedges, by Chris Oxlade. A hands-on approach introduces young scientists to ramps and wedges. Call number: J 621.8 OXL

Mary Anning: fossil hunter and dinosaur expert, by Kay Barnham. Chronicles the life and times of the scientist who discovered many of the best and most complete fossils in nineteenth-century England, yet received little credit for her work. Call number: J 560.92 ANN

Milestones of flight: from hot-air balloons to SpaceShipOne, by Tim Grove. A history of flight told through approximately twenty-five historical milestones. Call number: J 629.13 GRO

Newton's rainbow: the revolutionary discoveries of a young scientist, by Kathryn Lasky. A picture-book biography of young Isaac Newton, who "discovered" gravity, developed calculus, and uncovered the secrets of light and color. Call number: J 920 NEW

Night sky, by Giles Sparrow. Helps readers identify particular constellations, recognize the difference between a star and a planet, and understand why the entire sky appears to spin. Call number: J 523.8 SPA

Pelicans, by Melissa Gish. A look at pelicans, including their habitats, physical characteristics such as their flexible gular pouches, behaviors, relationships with humans, and their vulnerability to pollution in the world today. Call number: J 598.4 GIS

Planets, by Carole Stott. Offers a detailed look at the heavenly bodies that make up the solar system. Call number: J 523.4 STO

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Plant a seed & see what grows, by Roland Gahler. Teach a child to plant a seed and let them see what grows. Call number: J 635 GAH

Prairie dogs, by Melissa Gish. A look at prairie dogs, including their habitats, physical characteristics such as their acrobatic movements, behaviors, relationships with humans, and the significance of their grassland burrows today. Call number: J 599.32 GIS

Programming pioneer Ada Lovelace, by Valerie Bodden. Discover how Ada Lovelace's interest

in mathematics led to her work on an early computer and the first programming algorithm ever used. Call number: J 920 LOV

Respecting others, by Steffi Cavell-Clarke. Learn ways to show respect to others using manners, obeying laws, showing empathy and having respect for yourself, too. Call number: J 179.9 CAV

Secrets of animal camouflage, by Carron Brown. From an Arctic fox peeping out of the snow to a blue-ringed octopus buried into the sandy seabed, the secrets of animal camouflage are revealed. Call number: J 591.57 BRO

Share and take turns, by Cheri J. Meiners. Explains what sharing means and provides examples of different ways that two people can share. hey both want, such as taking turns, dividing things, or playing together. Includes information and extension activities for parents or teachers. Call number: J 177.7 MEI

The simple science of matter, by Emily James. Matter is all around us. But what is it? What is it

made of? Can you see it, feel it, and smell it? Readers will learn the answers to these questions and more. Call number: J 530.4 JAM

A skyscraper reaches up, by Kylie Burns. Young readers will learn about the steps in the engineering design process and see what shapes and materials are used in construction to make tall buildings stable. Call number: J 720 BUR

Space engineer and scientist Margaret Hamilton, by Domenica Di Piazza. Learn about Hamilton's fascinating career, including her role in the moon landing. Call number: J 629.45 DIP

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Space flights, by Kathryn Clay. Presents the wonders of space flight from the past, present, and far into the future. Call number: J 629.45 CLA

Squash it!, by Tammy Enz. Which materials can be squashed? What can we make with those materials? Real world examples and practical projects help young readers discover material properties. Call number: J 620.1 ENZ

Super women: six scientists who changed the world, by Laurie Lawlor. Profiles six women scientists who persevered in the face of prejudice, including ichthyologist Eugenie Clark and mathematician Katherine Coleman Johnson. Call number: J 509.2 LAW

Solar system, by Sarah Cruddas. Take a trip across Mars, find out what the weather is like on Jupiter, and visit the International Space Station. See how the planets move, learn about the asteroid belt, and read up on the history of astronomy. Discover once and for all why Pluto is a dwarf planet. Call number: J 523.2 CRU

Stingrays, by Quinn M. Arnold. An introduction to the life of stingrays, including how stingrays develop, their diet, threats from predators, and the habitats of these ocean animals. Call number: J 597.35 ARN

Stop picking on me: a first look at bullying, by Pat Thomas. Explores the difficult issue of bullying in reasurringly simple terms. Call number: J 302.34 THO

Storks, by Kate Riggs. A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of storks, Earth's big wading birds. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why marabou storks have featherless heads. Call number: J 598.3 RIG

Structural engineering: learn it, try it!, by Tammy Enz. Have you ever stared in wonder at huge suspension bridge or a towering sky scraper? Then structural engineering might just be the career path for you! Call number: J 624 ENZ

Universe, by Robin Kerrod. Discusses the history of astronomy, including the discovery of the planets, sun, stars, and distant galaxies, and details human exploration of the universe. Call number: J 520 KER

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Your guide to the periodic table, by Gill Arbuthnott. An easy-to-follow introduction to the elements that make up the periodic table of elements. Call number: J 540 ARB

What are light waves?, by Robin Johnson. Introduces readers to the science of light waves. Call number: J 535 JOH

What are shadows and reflections?, by Robin Johnson. Explore the properties of transparent, translucent, opaque, and reflective materials, and learn how to redirect light beams and create shadows. Call number: J 535.4 JOH

What is a gas?, by Lynn Peppas. Helps readers identify the properties of gases and discover the different kinds of gases and their practical, everyday uses. Call number: J 530.4 PEP

What is a liquid?, by Lynn Peppas. Readers will observe, describe, and compare the properties and behaviors of liquids. Call number: J 530.4 PEP

What is a solid?, by Lynn Peppas. Readers will observe, describe, and compare the properties and behaviors of solids. Call number: J 530.4 PEP

What makes a blizzard?, by Kathleen Weidner Zoehfeld. All blizzards are snowstorms, but not all snowstorms are blizzards! What is the difference? Read and find out this and more! Call number: J 551.55 ZOE

What was the Ice Age?, by Nico Medina. Go back 20,000 years ago to a time of much colder

global temperatures when glaciers and extensive sheets of ice covered much of our planet. Call number: J 930.1 MED

Weather in 30 seconds: 30 amazing topics for weather whiz kids explained in half a minute, by Dr. Jen Green. Explores the how and why of our global weather and its effects, from atmospheric influences, the seasons, and climate zones to extreme events, forecasting, and global warming. Call number: J 551.5 GRE

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What to do with what you grew, by Roland Gahler. Michael planted a tiny seed, in the garden bed. Now he has all kinds of beans, enough that he'll be fed. "Wow! All I did was plant one seed. And look how many grew! Now I'm full of wonder, thinking, just what could I do?" Call number: J 635 GAH

Where do babies come from?: our first talk about birth, by Dr. Jillian Roberts. A gentle and

engaging introduction to the basic facts of life. Call number: J 612.6 ROB

Where is Easter Island?, by Megan Stine. How did people first come to live there? How did they build the enormous statues and why? How were they placed around the island without carts or even wheels? Scientists have learned many of the answers, although some things still remain a mystery. Call number: J 996.18 STI

Where is Machu Picchu?, Stine, Megan. Examines the ruins of Machu Picchu, offering a glimpse into a culture of long ago. Call number: J 985.37 STI

Where is our solar system?, by Stephanie Sabol. Chronicles the beginning of the modern age of astronomy, then follows later discoveries, including NASA's current missions in space. Call number: J 523.2 SAB

Where is the Eiffel Tower?, by Dina Anastasio. Learn about the Eiffel Tower, the beloved and iconic symbol of Paris, France, and one of the most recognizable structures in the world. Call number: J 725.97 ANA

Who Was Coretta Scott King?, by Gail Herman. Presents the life and achievements of Coretta Scott King, discussing her vital role in the Civil Rights Movement, her awareness campaigns, and her efforts to continue the work of her husband, Martin Luther King, Jr. Call number: J 920 KIN

Who was Princess Diana?, by Ellen Labrecque. Learn how Lady Diana Spencer became the People's Princess. Call number: J 920 DIA

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Graphic Novels

The breadwinner: a graphic novel, by Deborah Ellis. This beautiful graphic-novel adaptation of The Breadwinner animated film tells the story of eleven-year-old Parvana who must disguise herself as a boy to support her family during the Taliban's rule in Afghanistan. Call number: M FIC ELL

The Odyssey: a graphic novel, by Gareth Hinds. Retells, in graphic novel format, Homer's epic tale of Odysseus, the ancient Greek hero who encounters witches and other obstacles on his journey home after fighting in the Trojan War. Call number: YA FIC HOM

Target practice (Cleopatra in space, bk 1), by Mike Maihack. When a young Cleopatra finds a mysterious tablet that zaps her to the far future, she learns of an ancient prophecy that says she is destined to save the galaxy from the tyrannical rule of the evil Xaius Octavian. Call number: M FIC MAI

Picture Books 100 ways to celebrate 100 days, by Bruce Goldstone. Presents one hundred different ideas to

celebrate the hundreth day of school, from collecting to counting, baking to bouncing, and reading to writing. Call number: J 513 GOL

100 days of school, by Trudy Harris. The funny rhymes in this book will show you some different ways to count to 100. Call number: J 513.2 HAR

Colin and Lee, carrot and pea, by Morag Hood. Lee is a pea. All of his friends are peas; except Colin. Colin isn't a pea. And so begins the deliciously funny story of two very different friends. Call number: Board E HOO

Enemy pie, by Derek Munson. Hoping that the enemy pie which his father makes will help him get rid of his enemy, a little boy finds that instead it helps make a new friend. Call number: E MUN

Llama Llama and the bully goat, by Anna Dewdney. Following their teacher's lead, Llama Llama speaks to Gilroy Goat and tells him he should not act like a bully on the playground. Call number: E DEW

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Maple syrup from the sugarhouse, by Laurie Lazzaro Knowlton. Kelsey and her father begin tapping sugar maple trees as family and friends gather to help in the process of turning the harvested sap into maple syrup. Call number: E KNO

Miles McHale, tattletale, by Christianne Jones. Miles McHale is a tattletale. And everybody

knows it. But he's not the only one who needs help, so his teacher decides: it's time to fight the Tattle Battle! But will Miles figure out the right time to tell a grown-up about another person's behavior, or is he doomed to be a tattletale forever? Call number: E JON

Nobody's perfect, by David Elliott. A young boy reflects on the idea that nobody is perfect, including the other members of his family, but decides that, on the whole, with a little patience, they come close. Call number: E ELL

Rocket's 100th day of school, by Tad Hills. Rocket the dog is excited about the 100th day of school and enlists the help of his friends to collect one hundred special things to bring to class, from heart-shaped stones found with Mr. Barker to feathers Owl provides, but will he find enough items in time? Call number: E HIL

Shades of people, by Shelley Rotner and Sheila M. Kelly. Explores the many different shades of human skin, and points out that skin is just a covering that does not reveal what someone is like inside. Call number: E ROT

Shake a leg, egg!, by Kurt Cyrus. It's springtime, and the pond is bursting with new life. There are beaver pups, heron hatchlings, and lots and lots of ducklings. Everyone is out and about, swimming, flapping, chirping, and quacking--except for one family of geese. Call number: E CYR

Stick and stone, by Beth Ferry. When Stick rescues Stone from a prickly situation, they soon become good friends. But when Stick gets stuck, can Stone return a favor? Call number: Board E FER

Toads on toast, by Linda Baily. Mamma Toad does everything she can think of to save her unruly brood from Fox's frying pan, including offering up herself; she eventually persuades Fox to try her own secret recipe for Toad-in-a-Hole, a tasty treat that they all end up enjoying together. The secret? No toads! Call number: E BAI

Words and your heart, by Kate Jane Neal. Reminds the reader that the words we say can change how someone's heart feels and that, together, we can make the world a better place. Call number: E NEA