Savor the last bit of summer with the following recommended reads for kids, parents, and guardians from Charlotte Mecklenburg Library:
Toddler/Preschool:
The World Belonged to Us by Jacqueline Woodson
It's getting hot outside, hot enough to turn on the hydrants and run through the water--and that means it's finally summer in the city! Released from school and reveling in their freedom, the kids on one Brooklyn block take advantage of everything summertime has to offer.
School Age:
Zachary Ying and the Dragon Emperor by Xiran Jan Zhao
Percy Jackson meets Tristan Strong in this hilarious, action-packed middle grade
contemporary fantasy. After his augmented reality gaming headset is possessed by
the spirit of the First Emperor of China, twelve-year-old Chinese American Zack Ying
is compelled to travel across China to steal an ancient artifact, fight figures from
Chinese history and myth, and seal a portal to prevent malicious spirits from
destroying the human realm.
Teen:
Never Coming Home by Kate M. Williams
Parenting:
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Families: Creating a Nurturing Family in a Turbulent World
Fully Revised and Updated Edition by Stephen R. Covey
A new edition Stephen R. Covey's New York Times bestselling classic
to help you create and sustain a strong family culture in a turbulent world
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Families is a practical guide to navigating the
challenges of family life. This newly revised edition includes updated stories,
thoughtful new insights from Sandra Covey, and wisdom for navigating the
challenges of modern-day digital culture.