Official Kids Mag is specifically written for kids ages 5 to 12. It contains activities and stories ranging from kid heroes, cooking, gardening, STEAM, education, fun facts and much more every month.
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This month's Bookworm Kids list is brought to us by the Springdale Public Library. Springdale Public Library 405 S. Pleasant St. Springdale, AR 72764 479-750-8180 www.springdalelibrary.org SPANISH & BILINGUAL El Pequeño Búho Va a la Escuela/ Little Hoo Goes to School (Spanish/English) Ages: 3-8 Little Hoo is a sweet, bilingual story about children's fears about going to school. Mom addresses all little Hoo's fears and reassures him by answering questions about his first day of school. En Realidad, es Yefferson/ Yefferson Actually (Spanish/ English) Ages: 5-10 This bilingual story is about Yefferson's first day of school. The day did not go as planned because everyone kept mispronouncing his name, and he was too shy to correct them. Finally, he finds his courage and teaches them the correct pronunciation. No Quiero Ir al Cole (Spanish) Ages: 4-6 This story is about a Conejito who does not want to go to school. He keeps repeating "¡No quiero!" ("I don't want to!"). However, he had so much fun at school and when it was time to go to back home, he exclaims "¡No quiero!" Los Ninos no Se Comen (Spanish) Ages: 3-5 Penelope Rex is looking forward to her first day of school and all the funs things she'll get to do, until she realizes that her classmates are human and delicious! Maria Tenia una Llamita/ Mary Had a Little Lamb (Spanish/English) Ages: 4-7 This bilingual book is based on the rhyme "Mary Had a Little Lamb." Instead of Mary, this book is about Maria taking her llama to school. PICTURE BOOKS Ready for Kindergarten By Bethany Freitas Ages: 4-6 The unknown can be scary and the first day of school can be intimidating for kids and the grownups who love them. Perfect for easing nerves and increasing excitement. Maribel's Year By Michelle Sterling Ages: 4-8 New country, new school, new friends. A lot can happen in a single year. But one thing is for certain – Maribel won't forget her Papa, even when he's 8,000 miles away in the Philippines. JUVENILE FICTION The Book That No One Wanted to Read By Richard Ayoade Ages: 8-12 The life of a book isn't easy, especially when people judge you by your cover – afterall, not every book can be adorned with sparkly unicorns. Opportunity Knocks By Sara Farizan Ages: 8-12 Lila is trying to find her way in the world. Her sister and best friend both seem to have found theirs, and Lila can't help feeling left behind. Mysteries of Trash and Treasure: The Secret Letters By Margaret Peterson Haddix Ages: 8-12 Colin and Nevaeh find vintage letters that lead to interlocking mysteries from the '70s and '80s, and they learn about social issues from that time in history. A Work in Progress By Jarrett Lerner Ages: 8-12 Will is the only round kid in a school full of string beans. So he hides in baggy jeans and oversized hoodies, in the back row during class, and anywhere but the cafeteria during lunch. JUVENILE NON-FICTION Truth or Lie: Cats By Erica Perl Ages: 5-8 In a unique Q&A format, proficient readers are quizzed about cats to see if they can separate facts from lies. Shining a Light: Celebrating 40 Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders Who Changed the World By Veeda Bybee Ages: 8-12 A collective biography of 40 influential Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders whose historical contributions readers may not know but whose light shine on – from scientists to sports stars, aerospace engineers to artists. Wonderfully Wired Brains: An Introduction to the World of Neurodiversity By Louise Gooding Ages: 7-9 An informative, inclusive and inspiring children's guide to neurodiversity. Our brains are unique in the way they function, work and think. Real Princesses of the World By Carrie A. Pearson Ages: 6-10 This picture book compiles biographies of 11 different princesses. The book highlights diplomats, engineers, activists, athletes, and more. From Nigeria to Japan, Saudi Arabia to Sweden, and Thailand to Tonga, this book takes readers on a trip that spans the whole world. Books for a new school year President Brent A. Powers Sales Manager Don Jones Advertising Operations Manager Sandy Robinson Creative Services Manager Brian Huntley Content Marketing Manager Karen Rice Official Kids Mag is a publication of Northwest Arkansas Newspapers, LLC. All rights reserved. No portion of this publication may be produced in whole or in part without the written permission of the publisher. The publisher reserves the right to accept or reject any editorial or advertising content. The publisher assumes no responsibility for the return of unsolicited materials. 4 • SEPTEMBER 2023 • www.Of f icialKidsMag.com