Knox County Library Picks for October

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.

The Fastest Tortoise in Town by Howard Calvert
Barbara Hendricks, a tortoise, has entered a road race, but when she doubts her decision her friend Lorraine inspires her to train a little bit more each day and coaxes her out of her shell when the race day arrives. Ages 3-7

The Red Jacket by Bob Holt
Bob the seagull loves his red jacket. The red jacket makes him feel swanky cool. But will Bob lose his cool when he loses the red jacket? Ages 3-7

Shermy & Shake, the Not-So-Nice Neighbor by Kirby Larson
When a new kid comes to stay with his grandmother at the house next door, Shermy's plans for a quiet, relaxing summer are completely upended because Shake is nothing like him. As the two boys are forced to spend more and more time together, will they learn how to get along? Ages 5-8