Here is a list of the top rated books by readers in the Early Childhood group (Ages 2-5) for our Summer Reading 2023 program: Find these and many others at the library today!
Summer Reading 2023 Top Reads – Early Childhood
Every Night at Midnight by Peter Cheong
Peter Cheong’s Every Night at Midnight arrived at Langley-Adams just in time for Halloween. A sweet and tender book about friendship and accepting others and their differences. It is a howling good book! Bergen Daley, Youth Services Librarian
Langley-Adams Library Awarded $15,000 Grant to Expand Services, Technology
GROVELAND — Library Director Darcy Lepore is pleased to announce that Langley-Adams Library was awarded a federal Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) grant for $15,000 from the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners (MBLC). The grant was awarded to Langley-Adams Library to help expand the Story and Play Project at Langley-Adams, which is run by Youth Services Librarian Bergen Daley to provide interactive early childhood programs and a free, inclusive, accessible, and educational space for the community. The funding will be used to purchase mobile, child-sized furniture, STEAM toys and equipment, more guest-programs, and enhancements for the reading garden including a
The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate by Jacqueline Kelly
Our fourth-grade patron recommends this historical fiction Newbery Honor book for elementary school students. Living in Texas in 1899, Calpurnia is curious about science and nature in the world around her, while trying to navigate her family life with six brothers. “I loved it so much, I cannot wait to start the sequel, The Curious World of Calpurnia Tate.” Bergen Daley, Youth Services Librarian
The Book With No Pictures by B.J. Novak
Our 5-year-old patron recommends this book because is it laugh-out-loud funny. Read it alone or with your family – you won’t stop giggling! Bergen Daley, Youth Services Librarian
Bad Cree by Jessica Johns
Mackenzie is a young Cree woman who has been living apart from the rest of her family for the past few years. She couldn’t even bring herself to visit for her sister’s funeral a year ago. However, all of that changes when she begins having terrifying and mysterious dreams. She starts having dreams of seeing her sister, reliving memories, and waking up holding items from her dreams. It scares her so much that she decides that it’s time to return to her family to get some answers. With the help of Mackenzie’s other sister, cousin, mother, and aunts, she starts
Man Made Monsters by Andrea Rogers
Man Made Monsters is an anthology with a unique twist – all of the stories follow the same Cherokee family between the mid 1800s and the 2030s. The narrator of each story is a teenager living in a particular time, whether it’s during World War II, the 70s, or even now. Each story has a paranormal or science fiction element, but most of the stories have different creatures in them. You’ll find werewolves, vampires, zombies, ghosts (including a ghost cat!), a creepy memory machine, and more. I loved this book for a couple of reasons. First, it is full of
Elephants Remember: A True Story by Jennifer O’Connell
Animal lovers will enjoy this non-fiction tale about the growth of trust and friendship between man and beast. A true story from South Africa about a herd of wild elephants moved to Lawrence Anthony’s reserve in an effort to save them from poachers. Children in grades K-5th that love animals will enjoy this book, whether read or aloud or independently. The tale may bring a tear to your eye. Bergen Daley, Youth Services Librarian
Paradise Sands by Levi Pinfold
A mystical and somewhat creepy tale, this beautifully illustrated picture book is more appropriate for upper elementary and middle school readers. A family stops at the Paradise Sands hotel on the way to visit their mother and strange happenings occur. A book for thinkers that do not mind a little fright once in a while. It’s not warm and fuzzy but it is hard to put down. Bergen Daley, Youth Services Librarian
Invasion of the Unicorns by David Beirdrzycki
This new picture book made Miss Bergen laugh out loud! Silly and sweet, this story will appeal to those who get a kick out of Ryan T. Higgins book, We Don’t Eat our Classmates, as the humor speaks to children and adults alike. A secret agent unicorn goes undercover and recaps observations and discoveries about life on earth. A heartwarming and clever tale you don’t want to miss! Bergen Daley, Youth Services Librarian