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The Annual Youth Media Award winners will be announced on January 27th! This week in the library, students will learn about the Caldecott Book Award, which was named for 19th-century English illustrator Randolph Caldecott and is given to a children's book published in the previous year with the best illustrations.

Our read-aloud for this week is I Want My Hat Back by Jon Klassen.

I Want My Hat Back by Jon Klassen (Illustrator)
Call Number: E Kla
ISBN: 9780763655983
Publication Date: 2011-09-27

A New York Times Best Illustrated Children's Book of 2011! A picture-book delight by a rising talent tells a cumulative tale with a mischievous twist. The bear's hat is gone, and he wants it back. Patiently and politely, he asks the animals he comes across, one by one, whether they have seen it. Each animal says no, some more elaborately than others. But just as the bear begins to despond, a deer comes by and asks a simple question that sparks the bear's memory and renews his search with a vengeance. Told completely in dialogue, this delicious take on the classic repetitive tale plays out in sly illustrations laced with visual humor -- and winks at the reader with a wry irreverence that will have kids of all ages thrilled to be in on the joke.

Our read-aloud for this week is I Want My Hat Back by Jon Klassen.

I Want My Hat Back by Jon Klassen (Illustrator)
Call Number: E Kla
ISBN: 9780763655983
Publication Date: 2011-09-27

A New York Times Best Illustrated Children's Book of 2011! A picture-book delight by a rising talent tells a cumulative tale with a mischievous twist. The bear's hat is gone, and he wants it back. Patiently and politely, he asks the animals he comes across, one by one, whether they have seen it. Each animal says no, some more elaborately than others. But just as the bear begins to despond, a deer comes by and asks a simple question that sparks the bear's memory and renews his search with a vengeance. Told completely in dialogue, this delicious take on the classic repetitive tale plays out in sly illustrations laced with visual humor -- and winks at the reader with a wry irreverence that will have kids of all ages thrilled to be in on the joke.

The Annual Youth Media Award winners will be announced on January 27th! This week in the library, students will learn about the Pura Belpré Book Award, which was named for a pioneering Puerto Rican librarian and recognizes one outstanding Hispanic author and one outstanding Hispanic illustrator whose children's books were published during the previous year.

Our read-aloud for this week is Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl.

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl; Quentin Blake (Illustrator)
Call Number: F Dah
ISBN: 0375834605
Publication Date: 2005-05-24

This full-color 40th anniversary edition of Roald Dahl’s most popular novel features vibrant spot art by Quentin Blake on candy-colored pages enhanced by candy-filled borders. A scrumptious read-aloud edition of a classic! Young Charlie Bucket can’t believe his luck when he finds the very last of Mr. Willy Wonka’s Golden Tickets inside his chocolate bar. He wins the trip of a lifetime, a magical tour around Mr. Wonka’s mysterious chocolate factory. Once inside, Charlie and the other four winners—Augustus Gloop, Veruca Salt, Violet Beauregarde, and Mike Teavee—witness amazing wonders: rainbow drops, lickable wallpaper, and even a chocolate waterfall. But what happens when the children, one by one, disobey Mr. Wonka?

The Annual Youth Media Award winners will be announced on January 27th! This week in the library, students will learn about the Coretta Scott King Book Award, which was named for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s widow and recognizes one outstanding African-American author and one outstanding African-American illustrator whose children's books were published during the previous year.

Our read-aloud for this week is The Wild Robot by Peter Brown.

The Wild Robot by Peter Brown
Call Number: F Bro
ISBN: 9780316381994
Publication Date: 2016-04-05

Can a robot survive in the wilderness? When robot Roz opens her eyes for the first time, she discovers that she is alone on a remote, wild island. She has no idea how she got there or what her purpose is--but she knows she needs to survive. After battling a fierce storm and escaping a vicious bear attack, she realizes that her only hope for survival is to adapt to her surroundings and learn from the island's unwelcoming animal inhabitants. As Roz slowly befriends the animals, the island starts to feel like home--until, one day, the robot's mysterious past comes back to haunt her. From bestselling and award-winning author and illustrator Peter Brown comes a heartwarming and action-packed novel about what happens when nature and technology collide.

The Annual Youth Media Award winners will be announced on January 27th! This week in the library, students will learn about the Newbery Book Award, which was named after 18th-century children's book publisher John Newbery and given to the best-written children's book published during the previous year.

Our read-aloud for this week is Charlotte's Web by E.B. White.

Charlotte's Web by E. B. White; Garth Williams (Illustrator); Kate DiCamillo
Call Number: F Whi
ISBN: 0060263857
Publication Date: 2012-04-10

Don't miss one of America's top 100 most-loved novels, selected by PBS's The Great American Read. This beloved book by E. B. White, author of Stuart Little and The Trumpet of the Swan, is a classic of children's literature that is "just about perfect." This hardcover edition includes a foreword by two-time Newbery winning author Kate DiCamillo. Some Pig. Humble. Radiant. These are the words in Charlotte's Web, high up in Zuckerman's barn. Charlotte's spiderweb tells of her feelings for a little pig named Wilbur, who simply wants a friend. They also express the love of a girl named Fern, who saved Wilbur's life when he was born the runt of his litter. E. B. White's Newbery Honor Book is a tender novel of friendship, love, life, and death that will continue to be enjoyed by generations to come. It contains illustrations by Garth Williams, the acclaimed illustrator of E. B. White's Stuart Little and Laura Ingalls Wilder's Little House series, among many other books.

Our read-aloud for this week is Superstar by Mandy Davis.

Superstar by Mandy Davis
Call Number: F Dav
ISBN: 9780062377784
Publication Date: 2019-03-26

A Bank Street College of Education Best Children's Book of the Year! "Lester's first-person narrative is honest and pure." --Kirkus (starred review) Perfect for fans of Fish in a Tree and Wonder, this uplifting debut novel from Mandy Davis follows space-obsessed Lester Musselbaum as he experiences the challenges of his first days of public school: making friends, facing bullies, finding his "thing," and accidentally learning of his autism-spectrum diagnosis. Lester's first days as a fifth grader at Quarry Elementary School are not even a little bit like he thought they would be--the cafeteria is too loud for Lester's ears, there are too many kids, and then there's the bully. Lester was always home-schooled, and now he's shocked to be stuck in a school where everything just seems wrong. That's until he hears about the science fair, which goes really well for Lester! This is it. The moment where I find out for 100 percent sure that I won. But then things go a bit sideways, and Lester has to find his way back. A touching peek into the life of a sensitive autism-spectrum boy facing the everydayness of elementary school, Superstar testifies that what you can do isn't nearly as important as who you are. "A lovely, heartfelt narrative about the things we've lost, and the things we've found again." --Gary D. Schmidt, Newbery Honor winner for The Wednesday Wars "I LOVE LESTER." --Linda Urban, author of Milo Speck, Accidental Agent and A Crooked Kind of Perfect

New Books

Sofia Valdez, Future Prez by Andrea Beaty; David Roberts (Illustrator)
Call Number: E Bea
ISBN: 9781419737046
Publication Date: 2019-11-05

An instant #1 New York Times bestseller! An instant USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestseller! The newest picture book from the creators of Iggy Peck, Architect; Rosie Revere, Engineer; and Ada Twist, Scientist stars Sofia Valdez, a community leader who stands up for what she believes in! Every morning, Abuelo walks Sofia to school . . . until one day, when Abuelo hurts his ankle at a local landfill and he can no longer do so. Sofia (aka Sofi) misses her Abuelo and wonders what she can do about the dangerous Mount Trashmore. Then she gets an idea--the town can turn the slimy mess into a park! She brainstorms and plans and finally works up the courage to go to City Hall--only to be told by a clerk that she can't build a park because she's just a kid! Sofia is down but not out, and she sets out to prove what one kid can do. Collect them all! Add these other STEM favorites from #1 New York Times bestselling team Andrea Beaty and David Roberts to your family library today! Rosie Revere, Engineer Iggy Peck, Architect Ada Twist, Scientist Rosie Revere and the Raucous Riveters Ada Twist and the Perilous Pants Ada Twist's Big Project Book for Stellar Scientists Iggy Peck's Big Project Book for Amazing Architects Rosie Revere's Big Project Book for Bold Engineers Questioneers Family Calendar
The Proudest Blue by Ibtihaj Muhammad; S. K. Ali; Hatem Aly (Illustrator)
Call Number: E Muh
ISBN: 9780316519007
Publication Date: 2019-09-10

THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER! A powerful, vibrantly illustrated story about the first day of school--and two sisters on one's first day of hijab--by Olympic medalist and social justice activist Ibtihaj Muhammad. With her new backpack and light-up shoes, Faizah knows the first day of school is going to be special. It's the start of a brand new year and, best of all, it's her older sister Asiya's first day of hijab--a hijab of beautiful blue fabric, like the ocean waving to the sky. But not everyone sees hijab as beautiful, and in the face of hurtful, confusing words, Faizah will find new ways to be strong. Paired with Hatem Aly's beautiful, whimsical art, Olympic medalist Ibtihaj Muhammad and Morris Award finalist S.K. Ali bring readers an uplifting, universal story of new experiences, the unbreakable bond between siblings, and of being proud of who you are.

What's Mrs. Johnson Been Reading?

Mrs. Johnson's bookshelf: read

Library Lion

by Michelle Knudsen

What happens when there's a LION? In the LIBRARY? It may not turn out the way you thought it would.

We Don't Eat Our Classmates

by Ryan T. Higgins

What do you do when you're a young dinosaur, going to school for the first time, and you end up in a classroom full of DELICIOUS human kids?? And what if there's something that thinks YOU are delicious, too?? Find out what happens as Pen...

Misunderstood Shark

by Ame Dyckman

What happens when sea creatures get together to film an underwater TV show? And what happens when one of those creatures is a SHARK?? But wait...does he really want to eat everyone, or is he truly just misunderstood? If you like funny st...

Giraffe Problems

by Jory John

Edward the giraffe has a BIG problem-his neck! It's SO big! It gives him nothing but problems. But after talking with a turtle who has the exact opposite problem, will Edward come to love his neck just as it is? If you like stories about...

Mac Undercover

by Mac Barnett

Mac Barnett tells the (TOTALLY TRUE!) of his adventures as a kid spy in 1989. Working with none other than Queen Elizabeth of England, Mac is on a mission to discover who stole the Royal Crown Jewels (and something of his as well!) This ...

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Great Things are Happening in the Coral Ridge Library!

Rubik's Cube Mosaics!

2nd-5th grade students are having a great time trying out our new Rubik's Cube mosaics! They voted to start with the T. Rex and began working on it on 9/27/19. Let's see how long it takes to finish!

Regina the Readerpillar!

Regina the Readerpillar is in our library window and ready to grow with all the books #CRcubs check out this year! Her brother Reggie reached 12,800 in length last year. Will Regina grow even bigger? We'll find out!!

Our Collaborative Sticker Poster

Our Cubs finished last year's collaborative sticker poster and were thrilled to find out it is a Rainbow Unicorn! It is now hanging next to last year's poster in our library. What will this year's poster be?? Check the Just for Fun tab for a slideshow of our progess.