Cozy up in your favorite place and explore the wonders of books with your child. From infants to teenagers, here are a few suggestions of the latest in fiction to purchase or pick up at your local library.
This picture book has pulp paintings and rhyming text spotlights on the underground world of burrowing, tunneling and digging animals. Ages preschool to 3. Recommendation courtesy of Westlake Porter Public Library. Visit westlakelibrary.org.
Junie Balloonie: The Perfect Cheer by Amie Longstaff
Junie Balloonie joins the cheerleading team and learns that not everything is easy. With a little help from her teammates, she learns to overcome her fear, ignore the bullies and never give up. Available in paperback, hardcover and Kindle version. Visit junieballoonie.com
The Tragedy Paper by Elizabeth LaBan
While preparing for the most dreaded assignment at the prestigious Irving School — the Tragedy Paper — Duncan gets wrapped up in the tragic tale of Tim Macbeth, a former student who had a clandestine relationship with the wrong girl, and his own ill-fated romance with Daisy. For ages 12 and older. Available in hardcover or digital edition. Recommendation courtesy of Akron-Summit County Public Library’s Assistant Youth Services Coordinator. Visit akronlibrary.org.