Books of the Week June 14-18
Title: “The Last Thing He Told Me”
Author: Laura Dave
Hannah Hall’s life changes when she answers the door to a little girl in a soccer uniform and a note from Hannah’s husband, Owen, that simply says, “Protect her.” She knows he must be referring to his 16-year-old daughter, Bailey. But why does she need to protect her? And why isn’t Owen answering his phone? When she hears the news report that Owen’s boss has been arrested by the FBI and a U.S. marshal has questions for her, Hannah knows her husband isn’t who he said he is. Bailey, who barely tolerates her stepmother, realizes they must work together to find out what is going on and where her father is. Hannah has to figure out who to trust to keep Bailey safe. This fast-paced family drama will keep you turning pages.
Title: “The Slow Life of Sammy the Three-Toed Sloth
Author: Scott Finchum
Illustrator: Moch Fajar Shobaru
Reading Level: Kindergarten through third grade
Sammy the sloth lives in the jungle. He loves to eat. He moves slowly. He might seem scary, but he’s really not. Sammy swings through the jungle with great ease. He can do quite a lot with just three toes. He lives a chill and relaxed life. Little ones will love reading about Sammy, learning about where he sleeps, what he eats and what he does for fun. It’s a perfect read-aloud for kids. June 23 the library will be hosting a read-aloud of “Sammy the Sloth” during story time at 10:30 a.m. After that, children will get to take home their own sloth-making kit!
