Speaking Volumes

We have had some exciting new book deliveries at the library over the past week or so. If you’re looking for some good reads for children, allow me to suggest the following:
 
The Boss Baby, by Marla Frazee

   
 
This hilarious new picture book by Marla Frazee had starred reviews from School Library Journal, Kirkus, andPublishers Weekly, so I couldn’t wait to read it. In it, the ‘boss’ baby, wearing a onesie business suit, keeps his staff (mom and dad) on a round-the-clock schedule, conducting meetings and making all sorts of demands. Kids will laugh out loud at this bossy baby, but new parents will probably laugh even harder. A good pick for ALL ages.
 
Scumble, by Ingrid Law

 
 
Scumble is the follow up to Ingrid Law’s debut novelSavvy. Savvy was a 2009 Newbury Honor book, and it tells the story of the Beaumont family and the magical talent or ‘savvy’ that each family member inherits when they turn 13. In Savvy, 12 year old Mibs Beaumont is about to have a birthday and find out what her savvy will be, and in the process ends up on a wild adventure with her little brother and two family friends. Scumble takes place nine years after Mibs savvy journey, and follows her cousin Ledger Kale as he discovers what his savvy is, and how much trouble it can cause! We read Savvy in our book club and it was a BIG hit, so I’m sure Scumble will have our young readers eagerly waiting to find out what happens next in this magical family.
 
Binky to the Rescue, by Ashley Spires

 
 
Binky to the Rescue is a sequel to Binky the Space Cat. These books are formatted like graphic novels for young readers, and follow indoor cat Binky as he fights alien invaders (bugs) from outer space (his yard). I originally heard about Binky at a BEA conference on hot new graphic novels. I love the whole concept of the books, and think kids will love to read about Binky as he rescues his best friend (a stuffed mouse) from an enemy warship in outer space.
 
What new books are you looking forward to? Let us know!