Pasadena Public Library
It’s that exciting time of year when the American Library Association unveils its list of award winners for children’s and teen’s books, audiobooks and other media. Pasadena Public Library has these award winners and more! The books below are award winners for children up to age 13. Click on the […]
We’ve been working hard sprucing up our booklists for Black History Month! In case you weren’t already aware, the library is offering a Black History Month Reading Challenge this year, and all kinds of virtual events all month long, advertised in our special Black History Month Brochure. We have author […]
Here’s this week’s edition of my list of eBooks that are currently available and recommended. I hope this list might help you find something good to read while the libraries are closed. The descriptions of the books are taken from the databases where they were found. eBooks available through hoopla: […]
Here’s this week’s edition of my list of eBooks that are currently available and recommended. I hope this list might help you find something good to read while the libraries are closed. The descriptions of the books are taken from the databases where they were found. eBooks available through hoopla: […]
Life in the year 2020 may be rough, especially now when schools are closed and the libraries are closed too. But one of the things we can be grateful for is that we have access to millions of reading materials at the touch of a finger. However, even eBooks can […]
Books The Strange Case of Origami Yoda by Tom Angleberger Sixth-grader Tommy and his friends describe their interactions with a paper finger puppet of Yoda, worn by their weird classmate Dwight, as they try to figure out whether or not the puppet can really predict the future. Captain Underpants and the […]
Tales of the great beasts by Nick Eliopulos Featuring a special story by the best-selling author of the Beyonders series, a special edition of the popular series follows the adventures of four noble animals who sacrifice everything to protect their homes in the world of Erdas from a mad king. […]
Creepy Carrots by Aaron Reynolds The carrots that grow in Crackenhopper Field are the fattest and crispiest around, and Jasper Rabbit cannot resist pulling some to eat each time he passes by, until he begins hearing and seeing creepy carrots wherever he goes. The Little Old Lady Who Was […]
Spooky stories for beginner readers — approximately grades K-2 Dem Bones by Bob Barner Colorful paper collages revive a classic African-American song, as frolicking skeletons sing along to the well-known spiritual, accompanied by interesting, informative “bone facts.” Canterville Ghost by Susanna Davidson A celebrated and feared English ghost is outraged […]
This story time was all about growing and transforming, an idea forming from a small seed. Stories Kings of the Castle by Victoria Turnbull: George wants to build a sand castle that would turn any monster green, but when he meets the strangest creature he has ever seen, the night takes an unexpected turn. Plant the […]