The Library's section of books for children has some wonderful books, titles representing the best in today's literature for children. Some recent arrivals include:- Chester by Melanie Watt. Chester the cat and his red marker hijack this story that was supposed to be about a mouse.
- Madeline by Ludwig Bemelmans. With classic watercolor drawings depicting scenery in Paris, a story of a little girl who has to have her appendix removed.
- Night of the Moon, by Hena Khan. A story of Ramadan from a child's perspective.
- Red Leaf, Yellow Leaf, by Lois Ehlert. A friendship between a yellow maple tree and the child who planted it.
- Splish, Splash, Spring by Jan Carr. Spring is sloppy, so raindroppy! A lyrical look at springtime weather.
- Stinky Cheese Man & Other Fairly Stupid Tales, by Jon Scieszka and Lane Smith. A clever re-telling of classic fairy tales.
- This is My House, by Richard Scarry. Timeless Richard Scarry illustrations of what makes a house and a home.
- Wave by Suzy Lee. A day at the sea, a child plays in the waves. Despite having no words, this book draws a visual picture of waves at the beach.
- When Vegetables go Bad! by Don Gillmor & Marie-Louise Gay. A story of what happens when the veggies that Ivy won't eat come back to haunt her.
- Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People's Ears, by Verna Aardema. A telling of a amusing African legend about a mosquito and his annoying habits.
Books from the children's literature section can be checked out by any student or staff member, even if you're not enrolled in a Early Childhood class -- share the joy of reading with a child!
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