August Picks
The Lemonade War by Jacqueline Davies
Two siblings are at war. They both have very unique skills. Together, they are unstoppable - but what happens when they have to do things alone? Will they ever be able to learn to work together as a team?Loser by Jerry Spinelli
Donald Zinkoff is labeled a "loser" after he fails a Field Day challenge for his fourth grade class. Following his life from first grade to sixth grade, the book shows how his unique and inspiring view of life keeps his spirit afloat.The Talking Eggs by Robert D. San Souci
Creole folktale is full of expressive language that brings each scene to life. Venture to Louisiana in the American South and meet two sisters, cruel Rose and kind-hearted Blanche. Blanche's aunty gives her a chicken house full of talking eggs with treasures for good, obedient girls: silver and jewels, dresses, shoes, and even a splendid carriage.Girls Just Wanna Have Pugs by J. J. Howard
The best part of Kat's day is getting to walk her neighbor's dog, Meatball. So when her parents insist that she start an extracurricular this year, she decides to turn her hobby into a business: a dog-walking business.The Last Dogs by Christopher Holt
Max, a Labrador Retriever, searches for his family in a world where humans have mysteriously disappeared. Will he ever find his family?
