Eleven year old Mo’s life is upended when her Nan passes away and she enters foster care. She discovers a handmade cookbook filled with family recipes and teaches herself how to make them. Finding comfort in the recipes, as well…
The children in my community love these books! This is an easy to read chapter book series that includes illustrations throughout each book making it perfect for beginning readers. Book one, Home is Where the Heart Is, is about a…
The Secret Elephant is inspired by the true story of a woman known as the Elephant Angel. Denise Weston Austin was a zookeeper at the Belfast Zoo in Northern Ireland during World War II. Among the animals at the zoo…
A boy shows up with tiny elephant only to discover that elephants are not allowed in pet club, just dogs, cats and fish. This beautifully illustrated book goes on to show how to be a real friend and that our…
When Tanisha spills grape juice on her new dress and the other kids laugh, a classmate wonders what it means to be kind. This book gently walks a child through what kindness looks like in everyday situations and how one…
This gorgeous picture book showcases a wide variety of birds with big bold illustrations. In each spread the author/illustrator has depicted a few of the species different types of feathers in careful detail on their pages. There is also a…
This middle-grade graphic novel is a treat for adults too! Witches, family ties, old secrets, a three-legged dog! With themes of finding one's own identity but also recognizing and respecting the past, I'd recommend this book to almost anyone. Borrow Snapdragon:…
In celebration of the 30th anniversary of the Hubble Telescope, the Moorhead Public Library has created a virtual display featuring a banner of the telescope (pictured) and a list of selected titles. Adult Nonfiction The Universe: A Travel Guide The…
This book has everything you could want: Spanish language and culture, beautiful artwork, family bones, and travel between worlds. Check out Hotel Dare here.
My Heart by Corinna Luyken is a heartfelt, beautifully illustrated children's book. Read this if you want a kids book with an emphasis on lovely art and meaningful text. Check out My Heart here.