Culpeper County Library271 Southgate Shopping Center, Culpeper, Virginia 22701 | 540-825-8691https://www.cclva.org |
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Books for Kids and Tweens April 2026 |
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| Don't Eat the Birthday Boy! by Donna Barba Higuera; illustrated by Juliana PerdomoAt home in the Abyss of Horror, little monster El Cucuy misses his human friend, Ramón. That's why he jumps at the chance to reunite, even though the reunion involves defending Ramón's birthday party from a group of rogue boogeymonsters. This 2nd chapter book in The Unlikely Aventuras of Ramón and El Cucuy is just as funny and spooky as the first. (Ages 7-10.) |
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| Wilderness Hacks by Joslin BrorsenAfter a flood strands them alone in the Rockies, 13-year-old wilderness YouTuber Rad Shaw and his reluctant guide Sadie Hahn are forced to work together in order to survive. Told in both kids' voices, this gripping story offers breathless thrills as well as fascinating characters. (Ages 8-12.)
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Alice with a Why
by Anna James
Alyce--with a Y--is sent to live with her grandmother, the original Alice, after having lost her father in war. When a mysterious invitation to a tea party hits her square in the face, Alyce realizes that her grandmother's strange stories of a place called Wonderland might have some truth to them after all. Soon Alyce is tumbling down into Wonderland herself, but the place she finds is not the colorful world she's heard stories of, but a world trapped in its own war. The Sun King and the Queen of the Moon are fighting over a stolen hour, and soon Alyce is tasked with setting it right. With the help of the Mad Hatter, the Cheshire Cat and a Sailor Fox, Alyce will have to solve Wonderland's problems and, eventually, find her way back home.
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Fast Break
by Anjali Joshi
In this high-interest accessible novel for middle-grade readers, Arjun rallies against the new school sponsor, OmniBoost, who has filled the school vending machines and cafeteria with junk food.
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| How to Say Goodbye in Cuban by Daniel MiyaresIn the style of a graphic novel, author Daniel Miyares tells the true story of his father's childhood. Things are tough for young Carlos when his family moves from rural Cuba to a city -- and even tougher when Fidel Castro's revolution forces them to flee Cuba altogether. Dramatic artwork supports the powerful emotions in this memoir. (Ages 8-13.)
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| My Presentation Today Is About the Anaconda by Bibi Dumon Tak; illustrated by Annemarie van Haeringen; translated by Nancy Forest-FlierClassroom reports get a twist in this collection of presentations about animals, by animals. For instance, a cleaner fish talks about sharks, a barn owl talks about Tasmanian devils, and a howler monkey talks about...unicorns? Complete with hilarious interruptions from the audience, this fact-filled read will encourage you to think beyond the human point of view. (Ages 8-12.)
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| Smash, Crash, Topple, Roll! The Inventive Rube Goldberg by Catherine Thimmesh; illustrated by Shanda McCloskeyCombining biography and science, this illustrated book looks at the life of cartoonist Rube Goldberg, who asked "Why do something the simple way... if, instead, there is a catapult option?" Goldberg's mischievous drawings turned simple machines into wildly complicated contraptions, and if you read the final how-to chapter of this book, you'll learn to do the same thing. (Ages 8-12.)
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| Weirdo by Tony Weaver, Jr.; illustrated by Jes and Cin WibowoAfter being bullied and treated like an outcast because of his geeky interests, 11-year-old Tony is depressed and suicidal. He begins to find healing, however, thanks to therapy, creativity, and a better school. This moving, authentic graphic novel autobiography is a must-read for fans of Jerry Craft and Rex Ogle. (Ages 10-13.) |
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Contact your librarian for more great books!
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Culpeper County Library271 Southgate Shopping Center, Culpeper, Virginia 22701 | 540-825-8691https://www.cclva.org |
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