Book picks for kids: A very hungry ... crocodile

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:

“Nicked,” by M.T. Anderson

Award-winning young adult author M.T. Anderson makes his adult debut with this raucous tale of treasure and miracles based on true events. In 1087 Italy, a city is afflicted with illness and is desperate for relief. When Brother Nicephorus, a Benedictine monk, has a prophetic dream about Saint Nicholas, his superiors believe the cure lies within the saint’s bones which are rumored to contain a mysterious healing liquid. They hire a rapscallion relic hunter to steal the bones and set out with a reluctant Nicephorus in tow. This is a heist for the (Dark) ages, bursting with superstition, wonder, friendship and a hint of queer romance.

For kids:

“A Crocodile Should Never Skip Breakfast,” written and illustrated by Colleen Larmour

Crocodile has overslept, which means there’s no time to eat breakfast before running out the door. That’s OK, surely there will be time to snack before work begins. Unfortunately, a series of comic misfortunes prevents Crocodile from eating all morning. Now very hungry, he starts his job ferrying fellow creatures across the river and begins to dream of donuts. Soon all passengers start to look extra delicious to Crocodile. Luckily, his friend Hippo intervenes before the situation becomes disastrous. Filled with bright colors and humorous moments, Colleen Larmour’s picture book would make a fabulous read-aloud.

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