Sunday, May 3, 2020

Kids' eBook Spotlight- Picture Books and Early Readers

Looking for something new for your kids this week? Try out some of these fun titles from our eLibrary! 

Picture Books

Title details for Chloe, Instead by Micah Player - Available
Chloe, instead 
by Micah Player

Molly always dreamed of having a sister who is just like her. But she got Chloe, instead. These two sisters are nothing alike: Molly loves to color with crayons. Chloe prefers the taste of wax. Molly loves to read. Chloe prefers to nibble a book's spine. Molly is frustrated! But then she realizes that maybe sisters aren't the ones next to you on the piano bench, they're the ones dancing to the music you play!  (Available on OverDrive Kids.)



 Just AskJust Ask! Be Different, Be Brave, Be You
by Sonia Sotomayor

In this creative non-fiction story, Sonia and her friends plant a garden, and each one contributes in his or her own special way, in a book that celebrates the many differences among humans. In this warm and inclusive story by U.S. Supreme Justice Sonia Sotomayor, inspired by her own childhood diagnosis of diabetes, readers join along as differently-abled kids use their strengths to work together and learn about each other. (Available on e-Read Kids.)


Early Readers

Title details for Make a Wish by Cynthia Rylant - AvailableMr. Putter & Tabby: Make a Wish
by Cynthia Rylant

Mr. Putter is sure he is too old for birthday celebrations. And that means he's also too old for model planes and balloons and candles and cake. So on his special day, he invites Mrs. Teaberry and Zeke over for a quiet cup of tea. But—good heavens!—what could possibly be taking them so long to arrive? (Available on OverDrive Kids.)




 Planet Name GamePlanet Name Game
by Tish Rabe

The Cat in the Hat, Sally, and Nick visit each of the planets in this book based on an episode of the PBS Kids TV show The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That! (Available on e-Read Kids.)





Don't forget to check out our eKids page for more eBook and eAudiobook collections. If you enjoy Nonfiction titles, take a look at Rourke's eBooks!

Stephani Lindsey
Youth Specialist
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