Tracy
Sing
Pam says:
A great movie for all ages!
The Very, Very, Very Long Dog by Julia Patton
Beth says:
Bartelby the sausage dog is very, very, very long. SO long his front end never knows what or where his back end is! Fun illustrations and lots going on in the pictures!
The Best of Richard Matheson by Richard Matheson
Beth says:
Matheson is a greatly overlooked author—his stories range from slightly twisted to terrifying. Many people don’t realize how prolific he was, but they’ve likely seen a movie or TV episode written by him.
Life as We Knew It by Susan Beth Pfeffer
Beth says:
A 16-year-old girl tells her story of the year a meteor hit the moon. An interesting idea, and the writing makes it seem like the protagonist is speaking directly to you.
Santogold by Santigold
Tracy says:
This genre-crossing pop album folds in elements of hip-hop, new wave, and even reggae. A decade after its release, it still sounds fresh and creative. I’ve been blasting it lately any time I need an infusion of energy or just want to pump up my mood.
All Ears, All Eyes by Richard Jackson
Brandy T says:
This is a beautiful book. The different text sizes and depth of movement will help your child with early literacy.
Out of Wonder: Poems Celebrating Poets by Kwame Alexander
Marianne says:
The Newbery Award–winning author has paid tribute to famous poets by adopting their style. This is an interesting and educational book which is also filled with lovely artwork.
I Believe in a Thing Called Love by Maurene Goo
Tracy says:
Rom-com gold! A laugh-out-loud, zippy read that both celebrates and deconstructs romance tropes. I had a giant smile on my face for pages at a time.
Are We There Yest? by Dan Santat
Steph S. says:
This inventive and quirky book is loads of fun! From the amusing illustrations to the scannable QR codes, Are We There Yet?is a great way to get through a long car ride.
A Dash of Trouble by Anna Meriano
Heather says:
This big, wild Mexican family is ripe with traditions—including the fact that they’re witches! This book is full of sweets, magic, and love, and tells us it’s okay to make mistakes, as long as you learn from them.
Everless by Sara Holland
Heather says:
A breathtaking journey through a dystopian world where the rich consume time and the poor die young. The tension and intrigue leave you wondering who to trust. I loved this and can’t wait for the sequel!
The Great Wall
Cheryl says:
The special effects are amazing. The choreography with the drums was something new and exciting.
The Breaker by Little Big Town
Laura says:
This is another great album from Little Big Town. The songs on this album are beautiful and empowering.
Collateral Beauty
Pam says:
This movie was not what I expected it to be. This is an interesting journey through grief.
The Fairiest Fairy by Anne Boothe
Pam says:
The illustrations are so colorful and the characters are so cute. The illustrations alone make this worth the read, but it is more than that. It is a really good book about kindness and friendship.
The Remarkable Journey of Charlie Price by Jennifer Maschari
Monty says:
The story is about a family’s loss of a loved one, and their struggles of coping and finding hope in order to move forward. It is filled with very realistic situations and emotions.
Queen Dog by Bridget Heos
Monty says:
This is a cute book with charming pictures about a family who gets a dog and treats her as queen. Then a new baby comes and the dog has to learn to cope with not getting the attention she usually gets.
The Mountain Between Us by Charles Martin
Monty says:
This is a well-written romance/survival story filled with emotion. It tells the story of two strangers who must learn to trust and rely on one another when the plane they charter crashes in the snow-covered mountains high in the wilderness.
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- Board Minutes for March 2018 are now posted.
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Hotel Transylvania 2
Pam says:
I enjoyed the humor from this odd, but fun-loving group of characters.
The Zookeeper’s Wife
Cheryl says:
Full of intrigue and danger, this movie portrays the struggle to keep a zoo safe during the height of World War II. I never even considered the danger to zoo animals during bombing raids. It’s a beautiful story.
Time Without Consequence by Alexi Murdoch
Tracy says:
Chock full of dreamy, thoughtful, slightly mysterious songs, Time Without Consequence is a great album to unwind with at the end of the day—or if you want to get your day off to a serene start. It’s my go-to favorite any time I need to decompress.
Beatrice Zinker, Upside Down Thinker by Shelley Johannes
Tracy says:
A chapter book win! Beatrice Zinker is a wonderful new character in children’s literature, an imaginative, one-of-a-kind girl with a huge heart. I can’t wait to read about more of Beatrice’s upside-down thinking.
Far from the Tree by Robin Benway
Tracy says:
An angsty, delicious novel full of drama and fully imagined characters. This is a book that can easily move you from tears to laughter and back again from one page to the next.