Themed Book Recommendations from DPL

The theme this week is libraries.  There is a suggestion for kids, teens, and adults. Lola at the Library is on Tumblebook Library, while the other two are available on hoopla.

Happy Reading!

Themed Book Recommendations from DPL

Decatur Public Library has partnered with Decatur Parks and Recreation to provide a themed book recommendation each week."Parks" is the theme this week and we have a recommendation for kids, teens, and adults. Each of these books can be checked out from hoopla with your DPL library card.  You can find out more about Decatur's many parks here. 

Happy Reading!

Ms. Mary's Monday Review

Dan Gutman may be a genius author!  He wrote many books in the "My Weird School" series, and you can choose from several of these titles both here at Decatur Public Library, and also from our downloadable ebooks, available from Libby and Hoopla.  Please try this popular series!  Mr. Klutz is Nuts! is on a 4.4 A. R. level, and it's worth one point for the test. 

Ms. Mary's Monday Review

We just got a new Alabama History book in February that should be perfect to teach your preschool and early elementary aged children simple lessons about our home state.  Sarah Tieck wrote a very simple book with large print, and the photographs are beautiful.  There's even a timeline in the back.

Ms. Mary's Monday Review

Megan McDonald is the author of the popular Judy Moody series, but she also wrote the Stink books.  We have a lot of both, including this new book, Stink and the Midnight Zombie Walk.  You get one A. R. point for reading this 3.3 level book.

Ms. Mary's Monday Review

Angela Johnson wrote the book A Sweet Smell of Roses, which is currently on our Black History Month display.  It is a simple book that might help your child understand the meaning of the Civil Rights Movement. 
This book is on a 3.0 A. R. level, and passing the test gives you 0.5 point.

Ms. Mary's Monday Review

Let the Children March is a great book to read during Black History month!  This book by Monica Clark-Robinson is on a 3.8 A. R. level, and is good for 0.5 point after the test.  If you want to teach your child about what happened in Birmingham during the Civil Rights Movement, please read this book with him, and have a discussion about how we treat others around us.  A visit to the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute would be a great follow-up.

Ms. Mary's Monday Review

 Your little unicorn lover is sure to enjoy the Uni the Unicorn series.  Our latest book is A Valentine for Uni the Unicorn.  Several of these books by Amy Krause Rosenthal are A. R. books, so come and check some out!

Ms. Mary's Monday Review

                                               BLACK HISTORY MONTH IS HERE!
We will have many books on display for you to read.  One good one that is on a 6.6 A. R. level is Ann Petry's Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad.  This book is worth 9 points when you take the A. R. test.

DPL's top 10 picture books of 2019

Take a quick look at our top 10 most checked out easy picture books of 2019!

YA 2019 Year End Book Summary

* Mammoth by Jill Baguchinsky was published in 2018

2019 was a GREAT year for new Young Adult fiction.

 DPL welcomed debut authors such as Lillian Clark (The Immoral Code), Hafsah Faizal (We Hunt the Flame) and Maika Moulite (Dear Haiti, Love Alaine). 

And we bittersweetly shelved the final installments of several different adventurous and lovable series such as Melissa de la Cruz's Alex & Eliza Trilogy, Marissa Meyer's Renegades trilogy, Neal Shusterman's Arc of a Scythe series and Stephanie Garber's Caraval trilogy.

Of all the books published in 2019 there were 5 that stood out as YOUR favorites.

Ms. Mary's Monday Review

If you love drawing, we have the books for you!  We have many art books, and kids love the drawing books especially.  Come in to check some out, or just ask us for some paper to practice your drawing when you are here at the library!  We have books on drawing everything from Disney, Pixar and Marvel to farm animals and aliens.

Ms. Mary's Monday Review

If You Were a Kid During the American Revolution by Wil Mara is one of a series of books that brings to life a different period of history for young readers.  Please come try these books out!  This book is on a 4.3 A. R. level, and is 0.5 point.

Ms. Mary's Monday Review

For all little Dora fans, we have a new board book that has two bedtime stories included!  Come check it out.  We have other Dora and Diego books, and also numerous Dora movies, including the new live action movie.

Ms. Mary's Monday Review

For fans of Max and Ruby, come check out Ruby's Tea Party!  Rosemary Wells wrote many books for children, but the Max and Ruby series may be the most popular.  You might want a dvd of Max and Ruby while you are here, or another one of her many books in our collection.  Ruby's Tea Party is an A. R. level 2.1, and you can earn half a point if you pass the test.