Book of the Day by Mrs Mattei

Looking for a new series to read? Check out Julie Sternberg's series Like Pickle Juice on a Cookie! If you like to read realistic fiction or have ever had things not quite go your way, this series is for you. Check it out! Happy reading! :o)

Like Pickle Juice on a Cookie

When eight-year-old Eleanor's beloved babysitter Bibi moves away to care for her ailing father, Eleanor must spend the summer adjusting to a new babysitter while mourning the loss of her old one.

Like Bug Juice on a Burger

Eleanor hates summer camp as much as she would hate having bug juice on her hamburger. There are icky bugs at camp, and the food is awful, and in swim class she feels humiliated because she can't swim.

Like Carrot Juice on a Cupcake

A new girl at school throws nine-year-old Elanor's relationship with her best friend Pearl into disarray. 

Want to learn more about author Julie Sternberg? Click here! 

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Book of the Day by Mrs. Mattei! Happy Friday!

Who doesn't love a great parade? I admit that I have watched the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade EVER year in its entirety ever since I was a little kid. I even DVR it just in case I am traveling to Thanksgiving dinner while the traditional Parade festivities are going on. Even though it's November, I discovered this amazing book within the Everybody section shelves. It's called Red, White, & Boom! by Lee Wardlaw and it talks about all of the festivities that occur in the United States on the 4th of July. I've also included the wonderful read-alike book Balloons Over Broadway: The True Story of the Puppeteer of Macy's Parade by Melissa Sweet. It's a wonderful book by a wonderful author...who will be visiting Sonntag in March! WEEE!! I hope you enjoy both reads! Happy reading! :)

Red, White, and Boom!

by Lee Wardlaw

Depicts in sing-song rhyme the various ways that the Fourth of July is celebrated and the sights and sounds of the day.

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Want to know more about the author? Click here!

Balloons Over Broadway: The True Story of the Puppeteer of Macy's Parade 

by Melissa Sweet

Tells the story of puppeteer Tony Sarg, the man who first invented the helium balloons that have become the trademark of the annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.

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Want to know more about the author? Click here!

Want to know more about the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade? Click here!

*Balloons Over Broadway is also on the Texas Bluebonnet Award list this year! 

Happy Poetry Month!

The Sonntag library is celebrating poetry month! The students will have the opportunity to listen to amazing books of poetry as well as pick their own poem to share with a friend. Check out some of our displays:

Got poetry books? We do! Come and check some out from our new "Genre Rockin' Books" display.  For the month of April poetry books will be displayed for all to check out. 

Need a poem for your pocket? Stop by the Sonntag library to pick one up!

Check out this wee little poem pocket!

Check out our poetry section: 811

Poetry Resources:

Poetry Foundation

Giggle Poetry

Story It

Jeff's Poems for Kids

Awesome Poets: 

Jack Prelutsky

Shel Silverstein

Marilyn Singer

Do you love poetry? Do you LOVE silly books? Mac Barnett's Guess Again! book is just for you!! In this book there are several poems that give you clues to guess the mystery object. Hold on! You will be quite surprised! The answer to the mystery may not be true! Check it out to find out more. You can also make your own and try to trick your friends and family! Happy reading! :)

Guess Again!

by Mac Barnett

Poetic verse and humorous illustrations challenge the reader to guess what is being described on each page, with the answer always being less than obvious.

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Want to learn more about author Mac Barnett? Click here! 

Want to check out more books by Mach Barnett? Click here! 

Attention 5th graders! If you are interested in the 5th Grade Readers Book Club for the month of February, please click here to find out more information about how YOU can join in on all of the reading fun (you even get to eat lunch in the library). 

Here's the book of the month for February: 

Book: Inside Out & Back Again by Thanhha Lai

Through a series of poems, a young girl chronicles the life-changing year of 1975, when she, her mother, and her brothers leave Vietnam and resettle in Alabama.

Click here for more details. 

We hope to see you in the library on Friday, March 1st during the 5th grade lunch time! Happy reading! :)

The Book of the Day combines beautiful art and poetry. Award winning author Joyce Sidman and illustrator Beth Krommes united to create a beautiful book about swirls that happen throughout nature. Included at the end of the book is a guide that explains the various swirls found around the world. Check it out! Happy reading! :) 

Swirl by Swirl

by Joyce Sidman

Full-color illustrations spotlight examples of spirals that occur in nature. 

Want to know more about author Joyce Sidman? Click here!

Check out this nifty book trailer for this beautiful book!