Tales of magic, light, invention, friendship
Mermaid Moon By Susann Cokal
(Candlewick Press)
When Sanna turns 16 she is determined to find her landish mother. Under the apprenticeship of the sea witch, Sanna learns how to turn her tail into legs and goes ashore to the Thirty-seven Dark Islands. There she stumbles upon a castle and her own blossoming magic. The townspeople adore her; however, the evil Baroness has her own wicked plans. When the marreminde come to her rescue, they bring revenge and devastation. This unique mature read will take you on a supernatural journey of fantasy and fright.
Flash and Gleam, Light in Our World By Sue Fliess, Illustrated by Khoa Le (Millbrook Press)
This brightly illustrated picture book, told in simple rhyming text, features different families from around the globe. It shows how light plays a big part in all our lives no matter where we live. At the back of the book we learn what light is, and the different kinds of light produced by nature. A wonderful picture book to remind us our world is and always will be beautiful.
The Boy Who Invented the Popsicle By Anne Renaud, Illustrated by Milan Pavlovic
(Kids Can Press)
For children who have great imaginations and love science, this true story of how Frank William Epperson created the Popsicle will keep their enthusiasm for invention going. Frank as a young boy was always thinking up new things. His favourite was creating flavoured soda waters. This led to asking a simple question: how will these taste frozen? Bright illustrations and four science experiments make this a fun and inspirational read.
Positively Purple By Linda Ragsdale, Illustrated by P.S. Brooks
(Flowerpot Press)
PB and Jeli are bears and best friends. When Jeli gets sick and needs special medicine she turns purple. Jeli has a hard time accepting her difference, but thanks to some colourful friends, she learns to embrace it. With charming, softly illustrated pages, this book is a heartwarming story for young readers about friendship, kindness and acceptance.