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Picture Books

Waiting Is Not Easy!

Have you ever been so impatient that you just explode? Well, Gerald is having the same experience. Piggie came to tell Gerald about a surprise he is having, leaving Gerald guessing what the surprise is. Piggie always tells him to wait and being the Gerald he is, he is super impatient and just erupts like a volcano and groan. Piggie never has the experience to be impatient but instead, is super patient.Elephant and Piggie When it turns to night, Gerald has the biggest surprise of his life..

The Elephant and Piggie series is humorous and satisfying for readers who want to laugh. Though it is very short, it is very entertaining and tells you things you have never thought of. When I read this, it was making me think about what the surprise was and it ended being something I never really thought about or never really paid attention to it.

If you find interest in Waiting Is not Easy! by Mo Willems, you can find it in our library. This book is recommended for early readers and for people who want to have a laugh. Tell you what readers, I will give you a hint for the surprise:

Gerald: Is it big?

Piggie: Yes!

 

 

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Manga

Bleach: The Manga

Ichigo Kurosaki, a 15-year-old boy, can see spirits, other than that he was a normal boy.  One day, Ichigo meets a girl called Rukia who is a shinigami,or a Soul reaper. Rukia came from Soul Society, an afterlife place for the good souls who died in the real world. Rukia fights Hollows, or Monster souls that can harm both humans and souls. When Ichigo and his family was attacked by a Hollow, Rukia came to help them only to be severely wounded and barely able to fight.  Having that in mind, Rukia tells Ichigo that there’s a way to save his family from the Hollow and that is for Ichigo to become a shinigami which is for him to be killed by the sword of Rukia so that she could transfer some of her power to Ichigo.  She ends up giving most of her power to Ichigo,and since then Ichigo has become a shinigami.

This manga gets you really hyped about what might happen next especially since it has action, and because of the little plot twists that happen during the manga.The manga has a light tone to it because Bleach is a shonen book which means that it is more focused on elementary school kids through high school kids, but the book occasionally has some dark moments.

Ichigo is the type of person that would go out of his way to help a person in need which is a good thing but sometimes gets him injured. And Rukia is also a person that would help people but only at times when she is able.

The artwork is very unique and you won’t be able to see this art style anywhere. Also the artwork is not cute chibi (which it does occasionally have) but in a boyish style (like shown in the picture below.)bleach chibi . Bleach Manga cover

 

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Picture Books

How The Grinch Stole Christmas!

Who knew that who-ville whood be attacked by the naughty Grinch?

ChirstmasMerry Christmas viewers! This book is about the whos, people who have a wierd nose and the most strangest hairstyles but had a love for Christmas. They would waste all their savings and waste their credit cards to buy the most beautiful presents, stunning and the most expensive Christmas lights and decorations. This was a Christmas wonderland. Although everyone loved Christmas, on a cliff, which is called Mountain Who, their was a person called the Grinch. The Grinch hated Christmas, especially the caroling and all the food. Though no one knows what made him hate Christmas so much.

"It could be his head wasn't screwed on just right.
It could be, perhaps, that his shoes were too tight.
But I think that the most likely reason of all,
May have been that his heart was two sizes too small."
-How The Grinch Stole Christmas by Dr.Seuss

When the whos decide to spread their Christmas cheer, the Grinch got bitter and went to all the whos’ homes in tGrinch homehe middle of the night and decided to steal Christmas! He took of the Christmas lights, mistletoe, stuffed the tree up and even took all the presents away! He even ate all the milk and cookies that was supposed to be for Santa! When the whos woke up, it was like Christmas was never there, they were petrified. Christmas was ruined and the whos in who-ville cried boo hoo.  While the whos cried, the Grinch enjoyed the show and loved seeing the whos suffer but something sounded off, it sounded…cheerful. You can find out what happens next…in the library!

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Battle of the Books

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Battle of the Books Manga

CardCaptor Sakura: Version Español

Sakura es una niña normal con un hermano mayor llamado, Toya, un padre, Fujitaka, y una mejor amiga, Tomoyo.  Yukito es el amigo de Toya y el niño que Sakura le gusta.

Un día, Sakura está sola en la casa, y escucha un sonido en la oficina de su padre.  Primero ella piensa que solo es el viento, pero el sonido no para, entonces Sakura coge una escoba como arma y entra la oficina, solo para encontrar que nadie esta ahí.  Sakura encuentra un libro llamado “La Corona” y cuando lo abrió, Kerberos, o EL Guardian Del Sellokerberos, surge de la portada del libro en la forma de un peluche.  EL necesita alguien para encontrar todas las cartas llamado Catas de Clow para prevenir que las  cartas vayan a cometir cosas malas.  Sakura necesita a encontrar todo las cartas.  Un niño de Hong Kong, Li Xiao Lang, tiene el mismo trabajo que ella y usa un brújula para identificar dónde las cartas de clown están.  Es un poder muy útil para Sakura pero Li Xiao Lang no quiere trabajar junto con ella para alguna razón.

Este libro es muy divertido, y te hace sentir feliz cuando lo esta leyendo, pero triste cuando lo terminas porque vas a querer mas y mas. Los personajes te pueden hacer sentir feliz o bravo, como Sakura, Sakura es alguien amable y no se pone brava solo cuando su hermano hace o dice algo para enojarla.Hay mucha acción en la serie pero la acción no es algo de un película para gente mayores, pero para todos que aman un libro de magia.

Niños de anos 8+ lo pueden leer.

Si te encanta este libro te va a gustar…

Angelic Layer:Los protagonistas son niñas que se convierten en niñas FUERTES por cada pelea.

 

 

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Battle of the Books Events

Scholastic Book Fair!

Library House is very excited for the winter book fair! All classes are going to have the opportunity to come to the book fair and buy awesome books. In addition to that you can also shop online here with your families from December 9th to December 29. The book fair is happening on Monday-Friday, December 14-18. If you would love to volunteer, fill out the flyer delivered by library house with when you are able to help. We are setting up on Friday December 11th. Hope you guys come and get your favorite books.

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El Casa De Biblioteca está muy orgullosa para la Feria de Libros! Todas las clases tienen la oportunidad para venir a la feria para comprar libros. Puedes comprar en el internet con tu familia desde el 9 asta el 29 de diciembre. La feria comienza el lunes a viernes, diciembre 14-18. Si quieres ser un voluntario, llena el volante entregado de la casa de biblioteca con cuando tu puedes ayudar. Estamos preparando la feria viernes el 11 de diciembre. Esperamos verles allí.

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Picture Books

The Ugly Pumpkin

Poor Ugly Pumpkin. No one likes him. This story is about one misunderstood gourd!  It is Halloween, and no one wants himThe Ugly Pumpkin. He is all alone and no one even bothers to take him home. He asks a tree, a truck driver, a pumpkin, and even a skeleton rejected him! Until Thanksgiving comes along and everything changes.  He discovers why he is so unique.

When I read this book, it reminded me instantly of The Ugly Duckling and it felt like he was misunderstood and he was not ready to bloom yet. It wasn’t his turn to shine yet. Then, Thanksgiving rolled along, he bloomed, and became the star of the show.

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Picture Books

Over the Moon by Karen Katz


Adoption Quote  Over the Moon
talks about adoption. A couple is waiting for their adopted child to be born. Everyone keeps talking about the baby and the couple always says ‘Oh yes, very soon’. Finally their child has been born and they set out to receive their child. This story talks about the couple’s adventure to wait and receive their child and tell them how they got them. This book is recommended for children who want to know what adoption is about and the journey of adoption. When I read it, even though I’m not adopted, this is super warming and a loving book for adopted children and for children who are understanding adoption. 9603369

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Battle of the Books Chapter Books

Doll Bones by Holly Black

imgres-1Doll Bones is a fiction book and it’s also scary. It’s about three characters, Poppy, Alice, and Zach, and most importantly the bone china doll. An unexpected adventure leads them to meeting strange people, going to strange places and surviving for a few days by themselves. There is also romantic vibes between Alice and Zach. They need to complete this quest to bury the doll in her grave because the bone china promises to make their lives miserable until they do. This book has romance,horror, and of course adventure.

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Chapter Books Videos

A Tale Dark and Grimm by Adam Gidwitz

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