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Today's Family Book Club - NOV 2024

From kindness tales to questionable smells, these fall Kidlit book picks will have readers smiling, laughing, and reveling in the ambiance of autumn.

 

Sophie and the Swans

By Holly Peppe

 Sophie is a little girl who lives beside a lake and makes friends with a pair of swans who visit her every day.  One day, when a bully starts to torment the swans, Sophie rushes to defend them not by attacking the bully, but by showing him kindness when he gets into trouble on the lake.  A heartwarming children’s book that tackles important themes of kindness, empathy, and bullying prevention.  Ages 3-8.




Adventures at Lake Omigosh

By Scott Sollers
 
Legend has it that there is a mysterious creature that lurks in the depths of the lake at Camp Horizon.  One day, when campers Harry and Felix decide to go canoeing, a bad storm arrives, putting the two in danger.  Who will come to their rescue when their canoe flips over and the boys are left stranded in the middle of the lake?  Young readers will love the sense of adventure and wonder in this book.  Ages 3-8.






Kloe’s New Start

By K.M. Selvidge
 Kloe can't wait to get started at her new school... but when her brother Wreny starts acting out, will she end up stuck in his shadow?  Or will she be able to make her own way and make others see her for who she truly is?  A heartwarming tale that teaches kids about making friends, feeling included and learning to be your own person.  Ages 8-12.
 







The Lonely Little Fart

By Melea Nieto
Being too stinky, Little Fart is out of place in a world where everyone else seems to fit in.  Despite facing rejection at every turn, the lonely Little Fart does not give up, because even the smelliest among us can have the biggest hearts.  A lesson in perseverance, The Lonely Little Fart teaches young readers that no matter how different, everyone can find a place where they belong.  Through the power of friendship, laughter, and acceptance, this tale will show children that sometimes the best of friends come in the most unexpected forms.  Ages 4-8
 




This list was compiled by Alysson Bourque, an award-winning, bestselling children’s author and industry expert.