Monthly Book Features

We will be featuring selections from the Love of Books Tea donations over the next months. These books will appeal to a variety of ages and reading levels. Subjects range from serious political issues to Montessori education to nonsense poetry. The books will be available to borrow from the hall display rack and directly from the library by the end of April. If you would like to place a "hold" on a particular book, please see Liz or leave a note in the Library for her.

 

Here are our featured titles:

 

 

Maria Montessori – Her Life and Legacy DVD

By Davidson Films

Ages: Adult

This DVD provides a balanced and comprehensive view of Montessori’s life and work.

The Montessori Method is used worldwide and the philosophy and materials are explained and demonstrated with footage from schools. It is an excellent introduction to Montessori education.

 

 

Minibeasts in a Pond

By Sarah Ridley

Ages: 8 to 10

Profiles many insects and invertebrates found in ponds, discussing their eating habits, habitats, and survival skills. This series also includes: Minibeasts in the Compost Heap and Minibeasts in the Soil.

 

 

Stop that Stagecoach!

By Frieda Wishinsky, Canadian author

Ages: 6 to 9

Emily and Matt have learned in school what pioneer life was like – but they weren’t prepared for the adventure they are about to experience. It's Ontario in the early 1800s and much of it is still wilderness. Emily and Matt meet Jane, whose family has just arrived from England to start a new life. Together they travel rough roads through unchartered forests and down untamed rivers only to reach overcrowded inns and other unforeseen delays on their journey from Montreal to Jane's family's new plot of land. Another adventure in the time travel Canadian Flyer series.

 

 

Max et les Maximonstres

By Maurice Sendak

Ages: 6 to 9

In French. The story of Max, who one evening plays around his home making "mischief" in a wolf costume. As punishment, his mother sends him to bed without supper. In his room, a mysterious, wild forest and sea grows out of his imagination, and Max sails to the land of the Wild Things.

 

 

Mountain Lions

By Sandra Markle

Ages: 8 to 12

Introduces the physical characteristics, habitat, and predatory behaviour of mountain lions. Includes detailed description and photos of the cougar’s hunting method. Other books in this Animal Predator series include: Rattlesnakes, Wolves and Grizzly Bears.

 

 

Tell Me a Dragon

By Jackie Harris

Ages: 4 to 8

Everyone has their very own dragon, and this book describes many different varieties of the beast, showing in words and stunning pictures exactly why their owners find them so entrancing. They range from a dragon as big as a village to a tiny dragon with whisper-thin wings, from a snaggle-toothed dragon to a sea-dragon which races dolphins on the waves – ending in a page inhabited by every dragon in the book!

 

 

The Great Plague - A London Girl’s Diary 1665-1666

By Pamela Oldfied

Ages: 9 to 12

As the bubonic plague strikes down thousands in the city, 13-year-old Alice Payton records the outbreak in her diary. When her own aunt is struck down with the disease, Anne is forced to make a decision that could change her life forever.

Other titles in this series include

The Bloody Tower – a Tudor Girl’s diary 1553-1559

Battle of Britain – Harry Woods England 1939-1941

Desert Danger – Tim Jackson North Africa WW II

 

 

 

Cartooning – The Ultimate Character Design Book

By Chris Hart

Ages: 7 to 12

Provides all the instruction and inspiration needed to create unforgettable characters. Includes basics of character design, with detailed, step-by-step instructions for how to create memorable faces and bodies of today’s most popular cartoon character types. 

 

 

The Fairy Catalogue

By Sally Gardner

Ages: 6 to 9

Everything you need for your fairy tale is in here, in enchantingly pretty pages packed with pictures, witty captions, helpful hints and irresistible special offers. Send no money - just wish! You can order from a ravishing selection of fairy frocks, wish for a giant or a fairy friend, send away for magic beans, magic mirrors, or a bed like Sleeping Beauty's and check out a bargain basement of wicked stepmothers!

 

 

Origami Paper Airplanes

By Didier Boursin

Ages: 7 to 12

Contains over 24 designs of varying difficulty to fold and fly. Directions are well illustrated and tips on flying are included.