Book of the Day by Mrs. Mattei!

If you are looking for a good read to share with a friend, check out today's book of the day!! The voice author Shelley Moore Thomas uses throughout the story will delight readers of all ages. I hope you enjoy this book as much as I did! Happy reading!! :o)

Want to check this book out? Head on over to the EVERYBODY section! E THO

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Book of the Day by Mrs. Mattei!!

If you are looking for a great author, look no further than Kate Klise. This AMAZING author came to Sonntag a few years ago and shared her journey to authorship. Since it's been a few years, I thought that a new generation of Sonntag Readers would LOVE to dive into her books!! Check these out!! Happy reading! :o)

Want to check out books by Kate Klise? Head on over to the FICTION section! 

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This week's series will bring you a TON of holiday cheer!! If you like silly, festive, and mysterious reads, you will love Scott Sonneborn's The North Police series!! I hope you love it as much as I did!! Happy holidays!! Happy reading!! 

Want to check this series out? Head on over to E SON in the library! 

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Howdy Sonntag Readers!! I KNOW you are HUGE fans of anything Elephant & Piggie. While it is sad that Mo Willems' Elephant & Piggie series has officially ended, these timeless characters still live on in other great books. If you are craving a yummy, I mean, silly book, please check out Dan Santat's & Mo Willems' book The Cookie Fiasco! It is a great book with a great, big, yummy problem!! Happy reading! :o)

Want to learn more about Dan Santat? Click here!

Want to learn more about Mo Willems? Click here!

Want to check it out? Head on over to E WIL the EVERYBODY section of the library

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Howdy Sonntag Readers!! If you are a fan of the 2016-2017 Texas Bluebonnet Award nominated book The Chicken Squad: The First Misadventure by Doreen Cronin, you are in for a treat!! The 2nd book in the Chicken Squad series called The Case of the Weird Blue Chicken: The Next Misadventure is now officially on the library shelves. Check it out!! Happy reading!

• Four chickens--Dirt, Sugar, Sweetie, and Poppy--investigate the theft of a strange blue bird's house.

Want to learn more about author Doreen Cronin? Click here! 

Want to check it out? Head on over to F CRO in the library! 

Book of the Day by Mrs. Mattei!

If you are looking for some great books that remind us to celebrate our individuality as well as our amazing imaginations, look no further than our two books of the day. I hope you love these books as much as I did! 

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In this clever twist on the age-old belief that there's no such thing as unicorns, Uni the unicorn is told there's no such thing as little girls No matter what the grown-up unicorns say, Uni believes that little girls are real. Somewhere there must be a smart, strong, wonderful, magical little girl waiting to be best friends. In fact, far away (but not too far), a real little girl believes there is a unicorn waiting for her. This refreshing and sweet story of friendship reminds believers and nonbelievers alike that sometimes wishes really can come true.

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• Octi, who is half-octopus and half-unicorn, finds it difficult to fit in, but he has learned to embrace his uniqueness and celebrate all of the things he can do.

Want to learn more about author Amy Krouse Rosenthal? Click here!

Want to learn more about author Kevin Diller? Click here!

Book of the Day by Mrs. Mattei!

If you are a fan of Drew Daywalt & Oliver Jeffers' books The Day the Crayons Quit & The Day the Crayons Came Home, author/illustrator Michael Hall has a treat for you!

The crayons are trying to put on a production of "Frankencrayon" but SOMEONE is trying to cancel the book!! YIKES!!! Check this book out and find out who might be behind this COLORFUL mystery... Happy reading! :o)

Frankencrayon

by Michael Hall 

• If the crayons cannot stop the scribble monster, this picture book and the play "Frankencrayon" may have to be canceled.

Want to learn more about author Michael Hall ? Click here! 

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Book of the Day by Mrs. Mattei!

Have you ever traveled to the spectacular city of New York City? Even if you haven't you will still enjoy another wonderful read by Salvator Rubbino. This book has a wonderful story and interesting facts about this great city. Happy reading! :o)

A Walk in New York

by Slavator Rubbino

In this unabashed ode to the Big Apple, Rubbino's fresh, lively paintings and breezy text capture the delight of a wide-eyed boy and his dad as they experience the wonders of New York firsthand. Includes a gatefold of the Empire State Building. 

Want to learn more about author Slavator Rubbino? Click here! 

Read more about Mr. Rubbino's other work here! 

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Book of the Day by Mrs. Mattei!

If you love fun, fresh reads, today's books of the day will be just the ticket! If you aren't familiar with the YouTube sensation, "Marcel the Shell," then you've been missing out! The following books are from the creators of the short YouTube videos. Head on over there (with your parents' permission of course!) and check them out! Happy reading! :o) 

Marcel the Shell with Shoes On: Things About Me

by Jenny Slate 

Meet Marcel, a shell. He has shoes and a face, and friends, and a whole life. It's not exactly like your life or mine, so that is what this book is about. That is what it's all about.

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Marcel the Shell: The Most Surprised I've Ever Been

by Dean Fleischer-Camp

One thing about a new day--you really never know where it will go, even if you know where it starts. 
Marcel the Shell with Shoes On is walking on the blanket when he is unexpectedly launched high into the air. Tumbling through space, the bird's-eye view offers our small friend not only a glimpse of the important things in life--his beloved Nana who sleeps in a fancy French bread, a stinky shoe, and a monstrous baby--but also a much bigger picture. Sometimes the most wonderful discoveries are the ones we least expect.

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Book of the Day by Mrs. Mattei!

If there is anyone out there in the reading community who is making a trip to London, England someday a soon, please feel free to bring a librarian-sized suitcase with some water and crackers in it with them... I will be inside. ;o) 

In the meantime, I will be re-reading A Walk in London by Salvatore Rubbino. It is a story about a mom and daughter who are taking an exciting trip to London. Throughout the book, the author included fun and lesser-known facts about this historical city. If you love to travel, this book is a great read for you! :o)

A Walk in London

by Salvatore Rubbino

Readers are invited to come along on a mother-daughter day trip to London as they wend their way past the changing of the guard at Buckingham Palace, through Trafalgar Square, and on to Covent Garden. Includes a fold-out surprise. 

Want to learn more about author Slavator Rubbino? Click here! 

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Book of the Day by Mrs. Mattei!

Do you dream of becoming a famous rock star someday but don't know how??? Today's book of the day is just for YOU! Check it out! 

So You Want to Be a Rock Star

by Audrey Vernick 

So you want to be a rock star, huh? Well, first you'll need an awesome vintage electric guitar. Don't have one of those? That's okay. All you need to do is to close your eyes and strum with your right hand. Oh, and make a face like your stomach really hurts. Can't sing? No problem! Your voice doesn't need to be perfect. Just really loud.

Perfect for young fans of Rock Band and the Disney pop stars,So You Want to Be a Rock Starwill teach budding musicians all they need to know about becoming a bona fide rock star, and the interactive text will keep their parents rocking--and laughing--too!

Want to learn more about author Audrey Vernick? Click here! 

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Book of the Day by Mrs. Mattei!

Are you a fan of fairy tales?? These days, there are endless options when it comes to great retellings of these traditional tales. The books of the day come from the After Happily Ever After series by Tony Bradman. These are quick reads that offer readers a look at what happens after the traditional tales end.  Happy reading! :o)

Here's a few books from this series:

The Ugly Duckling Returns 

• The ugly duckling finds that as a beautiful swan he cannot get the right kind of publicity needed for the anti-pollution campaign, so he decides to change back to his old self to help save the forest.

The Fairy Godmother Takes a Break

• Tired of never being thanked for helping people live happily ever after, the Fairy Godmother decides to quit her job, but finds it difficult to be left alone, even when she takes a vacation.

Mr. Bear Gets Alarmed

• After the Goldilocks break-in, Mr. Bear decides to install an alarm system--but when it keeps going off for no reason, Mrs. Bear takes control of the situation.

Want to check out the more books in this series? Click here! 

Want to learn more about author Tony Bradman? Click here!

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Book of the Day by Mrs. Mattei!

Have you ever had an argument with a sibling or a friend? If you have, then this book will be a hit with you! In this story, two bears have an argument about who is bigger and who is smaller. There is a small, well, big argument and calamity ensues as well as a twist. This is a quite enjoyable read! :o)

You Are (Not) Small

by Anna Kang

Two fuzzy creatures can't agree on who is small and who is big, until a couple of surprise guests show up, settling it once and for all.

Want to learn more about author Anna Kang? Click here!

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