If you enjoy reading books in a series, check out our NEW arrivals!
NEW Fast-paced Adventures
NEW – Star Wars Books
NEW Nonfiction – February 26, 2016
NEW Fiction – February 26, 2016
NEW Graphic Novels
Coming Soon: Amulet #7
NEW – February 16, 2016
Read of the Day
Several new books arrived today and that I think students and teachers alike will enjoy Frankencrayon. Last year Michael Hall wrote Red, A Crayon’s Story, an excellent read if you’re looking for a good friendship/identity book about feeling useless, until a friend shares a different perspective.Red, A Crayon’s Story would pair well with this year’s Sakura Medal Nominee, The Mermaid and the Shoe by K. G. Campbell.
NEW – Frankencrayon: A companion book to Red, A Crayon’s Story. This book about seeing beauty in unexpected places and the magic of storytelling.
Let’s Celebrate – World Read Aloud Day
The ASIJ Elementary Library is joining thousands of schools and libraries worldwide to celebrate World Read Aloud Day on February 24th.
How can you prepare for World Read Aloud Day?
- Checkout a recommended read aloud book on display in the elementary library today!
- Checkout your favorite read aloud chapter or picture book and practice reading with expression.
How can you participate on Wednesday, February 24th?
- Come to the elementary library during any recess to read aloud your favorite picture book or chapter from your favorite chapter book to a group of ASIJ friends.
- Listen to a “mystery reader” read aloud a story in the elementary library.
- Read aloud to a friend, teacher, parent, or sibling anytime throughout the day or evening.
Recommended World Read Aloud Day Book (click here for a copy of this story)
This is an excellent read aloud to discuss compassion, friendship, belonging, confidence, and hope.
Click here for more information about World Read Aloud Day.
The Marvels by Brian Selznick
I am a big fan of Brian Selznick’s and his latest book, The Marvels, did not disappoint. The structure of this massive tome is slightly different than Hugo Cabret and Wonderstruck. The book begins with 400 pages of illustrations followed by about 200 pages of text and for the remainder of the book a mix of illustrations and text. Although, I read many books on my Kindle, this a book that must be read in print form to truly appreciate its artistry. I found myself flipping back to the illustrations to check for understanding…in fact, after I was 100 pages into the text I couldn’t resist viewing all 400 pages of illustrations a second time. The Marvels, is truly a marvelous read!
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