Staff Picks
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Kelly
Bridget's Beret by Tom Lichtenheld

"Bridget loves to draw, and she likes to wear a beret for inspiration. So when her beloved hat blows away, Bridget searches for it high and low. She files a Missing Beret Report. She even considers other hats, but none of them feel quite right. It’s no use; without her beret, Bridget can’t seem to draw. How will she overcome her artist’s block?


Kim
Clockwork Angel by Cassandra Clare

"When sixteen-year-old Tessa Gray crosses the ocean to find her brother, her destination is England, the time is the reign of Queen Victoria, and something terrifying is waiting for her in London's Downworld, where vampires, warlocks and other supernatural folk stalk the gaslit streets. Only the Shadowhunters, warriors dedicated to ridding the world of demons, keep order amidst the chaos".


Karin
William Shakespeare by Kristen McDermott

"In this enthralling scrapbook that William Shakespeare compiled for his daughter, he looks back on his life as he retires from the theatre. Discover late-sixteenth- and early-seventeenth centurystories of love, war, kings and queens, fellow playwrights and actors, explorers and life in London".


Natalie
Ideas that Changed the World by Dorling Kindersley

"Incredible inventions and the stories behind them".


Sarah
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl

"Five golden tickets are hidden beneath the wrappers of Mr. Willy Wonka's delicious chocolate bars — five golden tickets that will change the lives of those who find them. The winning children are invited through the gates of Mr. Wonka's Chocolate Factory to see all the secrets and magic inside and to meet Mr. Wonka and his staff of Oompa-Loompas. For Charlie Bucket, a poor boy living within sight of the factory, winning the fifth and final golden ticket is just the beginning of an unforgettable adventure. This is one of Dahl's best-loved stories and includes all the magic ingredients that make this writing so hugely popular".


Here are a few links to websites that we recommend.

The National Arts Center
The New York Times - Books
The Forest of Reading. The Ontario Library Association's Literacy Initiative.
Jon Scieszka Worldwide
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