Six picks from Burton’s Books for kids and teens to read this season
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We caught up with Burton’s Books owner Scott Raulsome for his recommendations on children's books to read this season. From chapter books for your young adults to seasonal selections to read with your youngest, these picks are sure to delight. Pick up these book selections and more at Burton’s Books located at 43 Front St. in Greenport.
Fake Skating
By Lynn Painter
Recommended age/level: Ages 14+
Dani and Alec were best friends during their childhood in Minnesota until Dani and her family moved away. After a devastating divorce, Dani is back in town, and Alec has changed as he is now the super-popular star of the local hockey team. Circumstances conspire to force them to become a fake couple, and from there, the connection they once shared begins to grow again, and Alec will eventually reveal why he has pushed Dani away. Lynn Painter's characters are believable and real, and this YA romance will keep the reader hooked from the get-go.
The Nine Moons of Han Yu and Luli
By Karina Glaser
Recommended age/level: Ages 10–14
The author of the popular Vanderbeekers series is back with a fantastic new middle-grade historical fiction novel. In a breathtaking blend of myth and adventure, Han Yu and her sister Luli must journey through nine enchanted moons to restore balance to their world, journeying from 1931 Chinatown in NYC 8th 8th-century China. BookPage magazine gave this a starred review and called it "a vibrant masterpiece not to be missed".
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Party-Pooper
By Jeff Kinney
Recommended age/level: Ages 8–12
The newest entry in Jeff Kinney's long-running and wildly popular series finds Greg Heffley’s family planning a big summer bash, but when things start to spiral out of control, Greg finds himself in the middle of chaos yet again. This series is the perfect starting place for reluctant readers, as the illustrations and diary style will keep the pages turning.
Dog Man: Big Jim Believes
By Dav Pilkey
Recommended age/level: Ages 7–10
Although often chaotic and silly, the Dog Man series also inspires self-confidence, integrity, and empathy for others, and the newest book in this graphic novel series is no exception. When a new intergalactic villain tests the strength of the friend group, Dog Man, Lil Petey, and the gang must help Big Jim see that true strength comes from believing in good.
Shibu’s Tail
By Tess Thomas
Recommended age/level: Ages 5–8
Shibu, the little street dog, dreams of wagging his tail proudly like all the other dogs in the neighborhood, but his tail has a mind of its own! Through funny mishaps and touching encounters, Shibu learns that the things that make us different are the things that make us special. A warm, charming story about self-acceptance and love.
Zip Zap Wickety Wack
By Matthew Diffee
Recommended age/level: Ages 4–8
When a group of farm animals accidentally summon an alien spaceship after arguing over who gets to say which animal noise, an important lesson about the value of sharing is learned by all. Super fun to read aloud and make silly animal noises. This fun book also has an important moral lesson.