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Book Buzz Recommendations: June

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(Ages 1-3)

Just Like My Papa by Toni Buzzeo

A lion cub, who wants to be just like his father, imitates his every move.

(Pre-K –K)

Dragons Love Tacos by Adam Rubin

Find out exactly how much dragons love tacos, but be sure not to feed them salsa or you’re in for a hot surprise.

 (Grades 1-3)

Chicken Clicking by Jeanne Willis

After browsing through the farmer’s computer, Chick makes a friend online who isn’t who they claim to be and arranges to meet up—a useful read for teaching children online safety.

(Grades 4-6)

Avis Dolphin by Frieda Wishinsky

Experience the story of a brave, young girl as she sails alone into a new world, trying to escape from a war-raging country to make sure her loved ones are safe.

 (Ages 12 – 18)

Steelheart by Brandon Sanderson

After watching an Epic (a human with super powers) kill his father, David seeks revenge and joins the Reckoners who are the ones fighting to end the Epics cruelty.

(Ages 18 & Up)

Extraordinary Adventures by Daniel Wallace

Edsel lives an ordinary life, until he wins a free beachfront weekend getaway in Destin, Florida for two. With only 97 days to find a companion, he sets off on an adventure that initiates a series of lasting events.

(Special Interest)

Love is Love: A Comic Book Anthology  by Various Artists

In honor of those who we lost to the Pulse shooting in 2016, this comic includes heart-warming material from some of the best comic book writers and illustrators in two of the biggest publishers in comics—DC and IDW.

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