Six book picks for spring for kids of every age and reading level
Photo courtesy of A Book Place
The fresh new season calls for fresh new pages to read. We caught up with A Book Place owner Jocelyn LM Kaleita for her picks on children's books to read this spring. From board books for the littlest readers to a chapter book for your young adult, these selections are sure to delight. Pick up these reads and more at A Book Place located at 489 E. Main St. in downtown Riverhead.
My First 100 Ocean Words
By Chirs Ferrie
Recommended age/level: 0-5 (board book)
Share the love of learning with your little one when you enjoy this colorful and engaging oceans first words book.
While You're Asleep
By Emmy Kastner
Recommended age/level: 4-7 (picture book)
With cute illustrations and sleepy sweet animals, what's not to love? This story will surprise you with funny banter and the opportunity to learn about nocturnal animals.
Bookstore Bunnies
By Eric Seltzer
Recommended age/level: Ready-to-read, pre-level one
With short rhyming pages, these hopping bunnies are searching for books that relate to them. This is the perfect pre-level story to illustrate there are books for everyone.
Olivetti
By Allie Millington
Recommended age/level: Middle Grade, 8-12 years
"Memories are like heartbeats. They keep us alive. They make us who we are." Told from the point of view of a family's typewriter, the Brindles have cast him aside for the newer laptop. But Olivetti has heard more than a few of their stories and has been with them through hard times. Expect big emotions and a heartwarming tale.
Dungeons and Drama
By Kristy Boyce
Recommended age/level: Middle Grade, 12+ years
Is your inner child still signing loud and clear? This is a friend to more middle-grade readers and ignites so many mushy, gushy, sweet memories of young crushes. Now all Reily and Nathan have to do is stop playing games and save the musical, together.
You've Been Summoned
By Lindsey Lamar
Recommended age/level: Young Adult, 14+ years
A sharp and delightful young adult whodunit. Both immersive and interactive. Reminiscent of an Agatha Christie read with many Clue games to solve. Are you up for the challenge? Enjoy the game, or rather, the read.