YOU DON’T WANT FLUFFY TO LOSE HIS TEMPER
Attack of the 50-foot Fluffy By Mike Boldt (Margaret K. McElderry Books)
Claire starts off the day happy with Fluffy by her side, but as time progresses, things continually go wrong. Small things like buttons, and no cereal and waiting in line. In each case, Claire reassures her bunny things will be OK, but when they are caught in a rainstorm Claire gets mad and Fluffy transforms into a wrecking ball. This comically illustrated story is a great way to talk to young readers about tantrums, self-control and making amends.
The Sixties By Markus Hattstein and Christoph Marx (Firefly Books)
You have probably heard of Woodstock, Twiggy, The Beatles and the assassination of John F. Kennedy. However, there are many more events that span this 10-year timeline. One page with one photograph is devoted to each summary in this eyeopening album. You will relive politics, protests, the revolution of art, television, movies and much more. A must-have for history readers and lovers of the rebellious ’60s.
(Don’t) Call Me Crazy Edited by Kelly Jensen (Thomas Allen & Son)
Thirty-three writers share personal stories, lists, comics and illustrations of how they have dealt with mental illness. As misconceptions on this topic abound, an informative collection such as this will touch readers and help them to understand mental health, and that as painful as it is, it needs to be talked about. If you have struggled with mental health or know someone who has, this book also contains a guide to movies, books and online resources. Geared for young adults.
No Fixed Address By Susin Nielsen (Wendy Lamb Books)
Felix never thought of himself as homeless, they were just living in a van temporarily. As his mom spirals into depression, Felix makes a life of his own at his new school. Felix is also amazingly good at trivia and when he is asked to compete on a television show, he hopes it’s his chance to finally get enough money to help his mom financially. This funny, heartwarming story will have readers aged 11 and up turning the pages as they cheer him on.