Editor’s note: The following article is a synopsis written by staff members and volunteers of the Cary Public Library highlighting one of the suggested reading books, as determined by their staff.
“A Library Field Trip” by Isabel Martin is a great introduction for lower grades who plan to visit our library as an outing. It calls librarians “detectives” because they find so many answers to various questions. Pictures are factual, clear, with real people. Computer use is mentioned, as well as the media available for borrowing.
As with many of the children’s nonfiction books, there is a glossary, internet sites, extra resources listed and a couple of critical thinking questions. The heavy glossy paper should keep this volume in circulation for years!
Our second book this week presents a conundrum for younger children who may not understand the satire. There may be confusion with the red marker interjections and aside jokes. But your child may be a Chester fan and enjoy “Chester’s Back!” by Melanie Watt who wrote “Chester” earlier. This chubby, yellow cat loves interrupting the ‘story’, wearing silly costumes, and, of course, his ever-present red marker used with abandon throughout the book. Pictures are busy and highly imaginative; paper is glossy, good quality. Happy reading!
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