BOOKS OF THE WEEK

Sweet Tooth
Margie Palatini
Stewart’s sweet tooth is constantly getting him into trouble. It is loud and obnoxious while demanding candy, cake and other sweets. Stewart finally has enough of this sweet tooth and begins a very healthy diet. Sweet Tooth was just announced as the 2009 Georgia Children’s Book Award picture book winner.
The Roses In My Carpet
Rukhsana Khan
For a young refugee living with loss and terror-filled memories, time is measure by the next bucket of water, the next portion of bread, and the next call to prayer.
Round Fish Square Bowl
Tom Skinner
Have you ever felt as if you don't quite fir in? A bit like a square peg in a round hole? One of the difficulties of growing up is not fitting in or feeling different. This book lovingly addresses this issue in a bright and positive way, allowing its readers (of all ages) to take heart and celebrate their difference.
The Usborne Big book of Science Things to Make and Do
Rebecca Gilpin
With over 50 fantastically fun projects that fly, fling, spin, swim, whoosh, zoom and ooze, The Big book of Science things to make and do is a superb introduction to basic scientific concepts. Royal Society Junior Science Prize Winner