New Children's Nonfiction - Older Readers
Amazing Animal Journeys: The Most Incredible Migrations in the Natural World by Philippa Forrester This animal book for children aged 7-9 follows the unbelievable mass migrations of entire species with amazing facts and maps that tell the stories of nature's most amazing journeys. Disc...
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Lit Lorie Loves – Favorite Books for Babies and Toddlers
As a new grandmother, I had so much fun exploring board books, rhyming books, and beautiful picture books.
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KATHY'S KORNER - APRIL NEW FICTION FOR GRADES 3-8
A roundup of new chapter books and graphic novels for elementary and middle school readers
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Kathy's Korner: Sequels and Series Update for April
The latest installments in many of your favorite chapter books and graphic novels.
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New Children's Nonfiction
Young Readers Jovita Wore the Pants: The Story of a Mexican Freedom Fighter by Aida Salazar, art by Mendoza Jovita dreamed of wearing pants! She hated the big skirts Abuela made her wear. She wanted to scale the tallest mesquite tree on her rancho, ride her horse, and feel the w...
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Lit Lorie Loves – Old Black Fly in Picture Books
Get your fly swatters out and prepare for a lot of interactive fun with your kids!
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Kathy's Korner - New Fiction for March
New children's chapter books and graphic novels for elementary and middle school readers.
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Kathy's Korner: Sequels and Series Update
The latest installments in many of your favorite chapter books and graphic novels.
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Michelle's Real Reads - Women's History Month
Celebrate Women’s History Month this March with these nonfiction picture book biographies about extraordinary women and their many accomplishments. Billie Jean! How Tennis Star Billie Jean King Changed Women’s Sports by Mara Rockliff, illustrated by Elizabeth Baddeley Anything B...
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Lit Lorie Loves – Transportation Picture Books
Start your engines! Choo, choo! Vroom! Take off! New picture books for children and adults who LOVE trucks, cars, motorcycles, and construction vehicles.
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KATHY'S KORNER - FEBRUARY NEW FICTION FOR GRADES 3-8
A clickable list of new chapter books for middle grade readers.
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Celebrating 125 Years of Your Library
On July 4, 1898, Lake Forest Library was chartered by Mayor Gorton and City Council. Join us in honoring our 125th year! We invite you to ... Save the date for signature celebrations listed below, plus more to come! Dive into digital archives by searching for the phrase "Lake Forest ...
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Collection Connection - Fantasy for February
Newer fantasy series suitable for middle grade readers .
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Lit Lorie Loves – Collaborating Couples
In honor of Valentine’s Day, I decided to focus on 10 couples that write and/or illustrate children’s picture books together.
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Michelle's Real Reads - Children's Nonfiction Series
A linked list to popular nonfiction series for children of all ages. Nonfiction Book Series Young Readers Ada Twist Scientist: The Why Files by Andrea Beaty and Dr. Theanne Griffith Fly Guy Presents by Tedd Arnold If Animals ...
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