December Book Recommendations

This month, we have recommendations from Erin Nguyen, Library Children's Services Manager with the Knox County Public Library. All titles are new at the Knox County Public Library.

Heart Stones by Maryann Cocca-Leffler

When heart-shaped stones begin to wash up on the shore followed by strange magical events in town, young Gale and Celia try to solve the mystery and heal a broken community grieving after a pair of local sailors have been lost at sea. Ages 8-12

Five Hiding Ostriches by Barbara Barbieri McGrath

Told in rhyming text, five little ostriches enjoy running through the bush, but when a lion comes near they hide. Ages 2-6

Frank and Bean: Food Truck Fiasco by Jamie Michalak

At Food Truck Friday, Bean plans to sell donuts, while Frank wants to sell oatmeal—could the donuts and oatmeal work together just like the friends do? Ages 4-7