FBC Charlotte’s Web

FROM SARAH:

You may know E .B. White best from Charlotte's Web or Stuart Little, but his delightful storytelling shines in this book, which beautifully describes both the natural world, and the nature of friendship. Wonderful on audio (Audible | LibroFM).

FROM THE PUBLISHER:

Like the rest of his family, Louis is a trumpeter swan. But unlike his four brothers and sisters, Louis can't trumpet joyfully. In fact, he can't even make a sound. And since he can't trumpet his love, the beautiful swan Serena pays absolutely no attention to him.

FROM SARAH:

The story of the boy who will grow up to marry Laura, Farmer Boy tells of Almanzo and his family, who live on a farm in upstate New York. Based on a true story, of course! (You can read this Little House on the Prairie book out of order—it's a great introduction to the rest of the series, especially for boys.)

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This is Laura Ingalls Wilder's beloved story of how her husband, Almanzo, grew up as a farmer boy far from the little house where Laura lived.

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Meet the animals of Maple Hill Farm and learn about their antics as they bring joy, laughter, and life to the people who live in a house that needs painting at the end of a road full of holes.

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Caldecott Honor winner Melissa Sweet mixes E. B. White’s personal letters, photos, and family ephemera with her own exquisite artwork to tell the story of this American literary icon.

A brave mouse, a covetous rat, a wishful serving girl, and a princess named Pea come together in this award-winning tale of adventure, hope, and light. Don't miss the Author Access where Kate DiCamillo answers questions about this book in RAR Premium.

FROM SARAH

A marvelous picture book biography about shy Peter Mark Roget, who loved words and loved order ... and changed the world with his own combination of the two! Excellent – especially for older kids.

FROM THE PUBLISHER

Peter took his love for words and turned it to organizing ideas and finding exactly the right word to express just what he thought. His lists grew and grew, eventually turning into one of the most important reference books of all time.

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Through gently humorous text and charming illustrations, Alice and Martin Provensen capture one year at their beloved Maple Hill Farm in a way sure to delight city slickers and country folk alike.

FROM SARAH:

Margaret Wise Brown's words are brought to beautiful life by Caldecott medalist Jerry Pinkney in this lovely book. Perfect for cozy wintertime readings. 

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Goodnight Moon author Margaret Wise Brown's words are brought to beautiful life by Caldecott medalist Jerry Pinkney. This must-have for every child’s library is perfect for cozy wintertime readings.

FROM THE PUBLISHER:

Even the most restless reader will find peace and quiet in this breathtakingly illustrated book about the magic of nature, nighttime, and a duck who can’t sleep, based on a poem by the renowned author of Charlotte’s Web, E.B. White, which was published in The New Yorker in 1928 and now appears for the first time in book form.

FROM THE PUBLISHER:

Often compared to Winnie‑the‑Pooh and The Wind in the Willows, this beloved classic offers timeless appeal, gentle satire, and language that rewards both young readers and adults alike.