READING ADVENTURES FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY
The Adventures of Little Billy
In Search of the Magic Tree
Barry Farber
Capturing the imagination of readers of all ages, Little Billy enters the woods, meeting animals along his quest to find the Magic Tree. Each animal Billy meets shares one of the 5 Secrets that instills the developmental life lessons necessary for Little Billy to embark on a journey of learning, discovery, and character building.
All Kinds of Music
Bonnie Whitehurst
Illustrations by Leah Lopez
Can you imagine a day in your life without music? Whether you realize it or not, it’s all around you! A bird sings its song outside your window. Breezes blow through a nearby wind chime. A train whistle sounds its mighty horn.
This rhyming book, with its beautiful illustrations, will open young minds to the possibility of hearing each sound in the day as part of a musical treasure box. It can be read to small children by a parent or caregiver, and self-read by children a bit older.
The book includes four pages of open-ended questions to guide the imagination of a reader or listener. It is also a wonderful tool for media specialists, music teachers, and perfect for a substitute teacher lesson plan.
Juntos: Living with Alzheimer’s
Written by Silvio José Delgado, M.Ed
Illustrations by Rachel Stotler
HOT OFF THE PRESS!
Finding Sparkle in the Sh*t Show
A Memoir of My Dad, My Cancer, and Ham in the Fridge
Amanda Dugger
Finding Sparkle in the Shit Show is a raw, funny, and deeply human memoir about navigating life’s messiest moments with grit, humor, and grace. From losing her parents and surviving cancer in her teens to facing a second diagnosis while raising an infant and running a company, Amanda Dugger shows what it means to keep finding light—sparkle, even—amid chaos, grief, and hospital gowns. Along the way, her father’s memory, a fridge full of ham, and a fierce sense of humor remind her that love and laughter can carry us through just about anything.
Aland A Land
Jeannie Carlson
“…fragmentary, puzzle-like with edges…”
Aland A Land is an investigative poetics project two millennia in the making. Jeannie Carlson, author, poet, journalist, educator and opera singer merges a luminous mélange of poetry, prose, digital art, and photos spanning over a century to capture her legacy as a daughter of the Aland Islands. At the time of Christ, when the author’s ancestors first walked the 25 miles across the frozen Baltic from what is now Stockholm to the Aland Islands, their particular heritage began to flourish.
Ballad of the Wayward Child
Come Over Here
In the opening tale to Keven Renken’s novel in stories, BALLAD OF THE WAYWARD CHILD, six-year-old Ike wanders off his grandmother’s porch in search of adventure, but steps into something horrible. In each subsequent story, Ike is a year older, and more aware of the role fear plays in his young life. Along the way, however, he also finds unexpected moments of bravery, encountering a colorful cast of characters who accompany him on his way toward adulthood. As he grows, Ike’s early trauma lurks in the background like a shadow, waiting to make its presence felt time and again. But each time, the boy, now becoming a man, finds a way, through sorrow and joy, through triumphs and failures, to live his life as best he can. He finds a way to live.
Promises on the Path
Photography by Patricia Phillips
The image…but always, the magic within…
Celebrate St. Pete with these local titles!
Traveling St. Pete: A Girl’s Guide
Second Edition
Melanie Bowman and Meredith Gaunce
Illustrations by Erin Salzer Hanna and Rachel Stotler
Planning a girls’ weekend or even a fun staycation with friends can feel daunting in a city where there is so much to do and see. Featuring original artwork on every page, Traveling St. Pete: A Girl’s Guide is the book you need to plan a visit to St. Pete or simply an afternoon with friends. For locals and visitors alike, it’s the perfect companion to keep with you on your journey through the remarkable, one-of-a-kind Sunshine City!
Cossacks & Caviar
Gord Hume
Samantha and her two BFFs are terrorizing the high seas in this raucous and hilarious adventure.
Quickly nicknamed ‘The Troika of Terror’ by the cruise ship’s staff, the three women soon become involved in rescuing a secret family heirloom: a rare treasure that the world hasn’t seen for a hundred years. Fleeing from Russian secret agents while protecting this priceless jewel puts Samantha’s life in danger. As they sail the stormy international waters, the attacks never stop—nor does the humor and fun for readers. All the favorites are back in this latest “Samantha and the Sheriff adventure”—Perk, The Wives, and of course, Rosie, the beloved dog, who never met a treat she didn’t like.
There is No Place Like Dome:
A Fan Host’s Unofficial View from the
Top of the Trop to the Stands with the Fans
Bruce Reynolds
From beers to tears, a unique look at major league baseball games through the eyes of an usher at his beloved stadium. Follow Bruce, a 16-year veteran Tropicana Field Fan Host, as he leads you to your seat and navigates the world of the stands and the fans. A humorous and heartwarming insight into baseball, the stadium, the games, and the fans, from their cheers to crying in their beers. You will discover that there really is No Place Like Dome.
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