Book picks for kids (and adults):
Looking for some reading inspiration? Here’s a peek at what KCLS staff and the young readers in their lives are digging into this month!
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For adults:
“The Full Moon Coffee Shop,” by Mai Mochizuki, translated from Japanese by Jesse Kirkwood
Allow yourself to be transported to a very special coffee shop staffed by human-sized cats in this delightful tale. Each chapter highlights a character who is struggling with change and their life’s purpose. When the moon is full, they dream of a coffee shop where magical cats reveal the wisdom of the stars and urge them to adjust their outlook. Chapter by chapter, readers begin to see that the characters are connected, and there’s a reason the cats have chosen to help these particular people. For, as the myth in Mai Mochizuki’s story goes, if you are kind to a cat, the cat will find a way to return that kindness.
For kids:
“A Bear, a Fish and a Fishy Wish” by Daniel Bernstrom
A hungry bear spots a small, pink fish swimming in a nearby stream. The fish wishes to return home by jumping up a waterfall. A chase ensues and the bear catches the fish before “ten thousand fish more” fly overhead, knocking the bear over who drops the fish. Whose wish will be granted? The surprise ending shows thoughtfulness and care between creatures. Children will enjoy pointing out the tiny fish as it swims upstream and tracking the bear above the woodland waterfall. Brief rhyming text and cinematic digital illustrations make this a picture book worth sharing again and again.
Jenna Zarzycki is an adult services librarian at KCLS who works in south King County. She adores talking about books to anyone who will listen and regularly contributes to KCLS’ BookMatch and booklist services. Jenna likes fantasy, romance and narrative nonfiction best, although any book has the possibility to become a new favorite. KCLS Children’s Librarian Robin Howe serves her Kent Library community with tuneful Story Times and creative programs. She enjoys connecting young patrons to KCLS’ rich resources, and when she’s not reading aloud or jumping up and down to Sleeping Bunnies, she’s probably knitting, traveling or making soup
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