New Children's Books

Thunder Birds: Nature's Flying Predators - Jim Arnosky
The author describes and identifies winged predators, and explains why there are no feathers on a vulture's head, which bird is the deep-diving champ, and what makes an owl's wings perfectly silent in flight, in a text with fold-out pages.

Brother Sun, Sister Moon: Saint Francis of Assisi's Canticle of the Creatures - Katherine Paterson
Reimagines Francis of Assisi's 1224 prayer of praise in celebration of God's gifts throughout the universe.

Pecan Pie Baby - Jacqueline Woodson
When Mama's pregnancy draws attention away from Gia, she worries that the special bond they share will disappear forever once the baby is born.

Blackout - John Rocco
When a busy family's activities come to a halt because of a blackout, they find they enjoy spending time together and not being too busy for once.

Goyangi Means Cat - Christine McDonnell
An understanding cat helps a young Korean girl adjust to her new home in America.

Rescuing Rover: Saving America's Dogs - Raymond Bial
Looks at the problem of dog overpopulation in America; discusses the role of puppy mills, pet stores, and independent breeders; and includes a profile of a local animal shelter.

Freshman: Tales of 9th Grade Obsessions, Revelations, and Other Nonsense - Corinne Mucha
Follows Annie's first year of high school, chronicling her crushes, failures, and successes.

Hungry Hippo, Angry Duck: A Book of Moods - Sandra Boynton
Clever animals exemplify a wide range of emotions in this hilarious story about different feelings.

New Bible Curriculum

From Purposeful Design (ACSI)

Bible
This Bible series focuses on the foundational teachings from the Bible about the nature and character of God, the qualities of His people, and His church. Students are given an overview of the Bible, with an emphasis on God's attributes, biblical characters, the early Church, and what it means to know Jesus Christ and live for Him.

His Shoes Were Far Too Tight - Edward Lear
Come inside this book and meet the Pobble with his chilly feet, the Owl and the Pussycat, a Sieve to sail away and back, a hive of silvery bees. Come inside this book and find poetry to feed your mind.






Naamah and the Ark at Night - Susan Campbell Bartoletti
Noah's wife settles the animals on the ark to sleep by singing a soothing lullaby.

New Young Adult Books

Edda - Conor Kostick
In the virtual world of Edda, ruler Scanthax decides he wants to invade another virtual world, embroiling the universes of Edda, Saga, and Epic in war, with only three teenagers to try to restore peace.









Island's End - Padma Venkatraman
A young girl trains to be the new spiritual leader of her remote Andaman Island tribe, while facing increasing threats from the modern world.










Lucky for Good - Susan Patron
The residents of Hard Pan, California, come together to help Brigitte and Lucky when the County Health Department threatens to close down the café, and meantime Miles's life is complicated by his mother's return.