All Staff Picks
Why is it a pick?
Known for her whimsical children's books, Sandra Boynton also has
several musical CD's to her credit. Boynton's songs, with their clever
lyrics and dazzling sound, appeal just as much to parents as they do to
kids. Favorites include the title track, a big band swing number
performed by the Bacon brothers, and the wistful ballad entitled Faraway
Cookies. A family favorite in my household. Collection
Juvenile CD Music
Picked by
Linda
Why is it a pick?
A rhyming story told by a little bear who loves to spend as much time as she can with her Grandpa - no matter where they go or what they do. The illustrator's special gift for capturing just the right expressions on both faces is what makes this story a delight from start to finish. Collection
Juvenile Picture Book
Picked by
Hannah
Why is it a pick?
Meet Betty Bunny, she is a handful and she loves chocolate cake to the extreme. Collection
Juvenile Picture Book
Picked by
Sara
Why is it a pick?
A none stop action that doesn't stop short. The twists in plot will leave you screaming. Collection
Teen Fiction Graphic Novel
Picked by
Sara
Why is it a pick?
Takes every fairy tale you read as a child rolling them into one. Villains soon become hero's and the good guys are as great as you thought they were. Collection
Teen Ficition
Picked by
Sara
Why is it a pick?
A classic love story manga filled with sword fights and demons. It is written with humor anyone is sure to enjoy. Collection
Teen Ficition Graphic Novel
Picked by
Sara
Why is it a pick?
A beautifully filmed and uniquely funny story about coming to terms with family, past, and self while “letting go of baggage” along the way. Collection
Adult DVD Fiction
Picked by
Hailey
Why is it a pick?
Elephant and Piggy love to play catch, but how will they play catch with their new friend, Snake? All the Elephant and Piggie books are hilarious, but this is one of my favorites. Collection
Juvenile Easy Reader
Picked by
Linda
Why is it a pick?
These tasty recipes contain unsuspecting ingredients. Jessica Seinfeld has made delicious food even more healthy. Collection
Adult Non-fiction
Picked by
Hailey
Why is it a pick?
Little Wolf is tired of Sloppy Does and Lamburges; what he really want to eat is a boy. So his parents promise to cook up the next boy that comes along. Little Wolf starts yelling “Boy!” so he can ruin his family’s dinner plans, but they are on to him by the time an entire boy scout troop comes hiking through the woods! Collection
Juvenile Picture Book
Picked by
Linda
Why is it a pick?
Fairy tales are fun and magical, and that includes this book. With an interesting and humorous twist to a classic fairy tale it will make you laugh with it's story and the colorful pictures will keep you interested. Collection
Juvenile Non-fiction
Picked by
Tiffany
Why is it a pick?
The youngest, and only son of a prosperous Balitmore family, Benjamin Franklin Orville has all that he could ever want. One day, while at the market buying a chicken for his family’s dinner, he’s kidnapped and forced into hard labor aboard the Ella Dawn, one of the most dangerous oystering ships in Maryland. Will Ben ever see his family again? Collection
Juvenile Fiction
Picked by
Monika
Why is it a pick?
Iron & Wine's latest album is full of new sounds for the band. For the first time, they employ the use of vocal effects and ambient electronic sound, paving a new path for their mellow folk tunes. Awesome lyrics and unlikely musical fusions make for an interesting and enjoyable album.
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Adult CD Music
Picked by
Marcus
Why is it a pick?
While Jiro is visiting Mr. Ozu, he looks out the window into the garden and sees a crane. Remembering the story of The Grateful Crane, which his mother had read to him, Jiro goes out to see the bird. In the garden, Jiro enters the world of the legend. This is a beguiling story, beautifully illustrated as only Allen Say can. Collection
Juvenile Picture Book
Picked by
Monika
Why is it a pick?
Owen’s best friend is his old dog, Sheepie. Then, one day Owen finds Sheepie lying very still under a tree. Owen’s father helps him say good-bye to his old friend and to know that Sheepie will live on in his memories. Catalanotto’s watercolor and gouache illustrations beautifully capture the mood of this touching story. Collection
Juvenile Picture
Picked by
Monika
Why is it a pick?
Who knew vegetables could be this much fun? Join the author in this playful celebration of sorts of veggies. Bright photographs illustrate the bright colors and allure of this delectable food group. Collection
Juvenile Picture Book
Picked by
Monika
Why is it a pick?
Rabbit runs as fast as he can through the dark and makes it safely back to his house before the fox catches him. But who’s that rat-a-tat-tating at his door? Is it friend or fox? Young listeners will enjoy this suspenseful, and sweet rhyming story. Collection
Juvenile Picture Book
Picked by
Monika
Why is it a pick?
"Mother! There's a Yankee Jew outside!" yells Jacob as he runs into the house. He and his family live in Virginia and the Civil War has only just ended. Jacob just doesn't know what to think about inviting a Yankee inside to share Passover with him and his family but that's just what his mother decides to do... Collection
Juvenile Picture Book
Picked by
Hannah
Why is it a pick?
Right before Rosh Hashanah every year the Rabbi of Nemirov disappears! Where does he go? Some people in the village are convinced he goes to heaven but there is a skeptic who thinks this is nonsense and decides to prove it by following him and seeing exactly where he does go. Collection
Juvenile Picture Book
Picked by
Hannah
Why is it a pick?
Spain 1492. Jews were banished or forced to convert but a few conversos, Jews pretending to be Catholic, decide to take a great risk and blow the shofar on Rosh Hashanah, the New Year. Will they be able to do it without being thrown in prison? Collection
Juvenile Picture Book
Picked by
Hannah
Why is it a pick?
Ever wonder what the biggest bird in the world is? Or how much a hummingbird has to drink each day? This book will tell you the answers to these questions and more! The illustrations bring the animals to life, too, so be sure to check this one out. Collection
Juvenile Non-fiction
Picked by
Hannah
Why is it a pick?
A concise history of Churchill from his youth through the years of WWII and finishing with his life after parliament. A well written look into the life of a very influential man. The audio, as read by Simon Prebble, is excellent. Collection
Adult CD Non-fiction
Picked by
Hannah
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