When the Library Lights Go Out by Megan McDonald

When the Library Lights Go Out 

by Megan McDonald, 40 pages

The lights are out, the library staff and all the patrons are gone. So the library is empty, right? Not so much! Three story time puppets use the opportunity to some out and play.

A fun read, especially for a child who's parent works at a real library.

MSCHMITT--- Toys Galore By Peter Stein 30

MSCHMITT--- Toys Galore By Peter Stein 30

Pages and pages of toys! Dolls, dumptrucks, fairies and goo, but there is no toy more special than the you and your imagination.

MSCHMITT--- Blanket and Bear a Remarkable Pair by LJR Kelly 30

MSCHMITT--- Blanket and Bear a Remarkable Pair by LJR Kelly 30

This is the sad tale of two toys given to a boy at birth and the adventures they have as he grows; but one day when he loses them, they find themselves on the island of forgotten toys and while they are having fun they still miss the boy. ThYe travel far and wide to see him again only to find that he is grown and no longer needs them, and in the end they retreat back to the wonderful island of  forgotten toys.

MSCHMITT--- Doctoring the Doc by Lisa Ann Marsoli 31

MSCHMITT--- Doctoring the Doc by Lisa Ann Marsoli 31

Doc is good at taking care of toys when they are sick, but what is she to do when she gets sick? When her mother orders her to get some rest the toys take it upon themselves to take care of doc, but things only get worse when they make too much noise and jump on her bed! Finally the toys realize that for doc to get better they need to get out of the way and let her rest.

MSCHMITT-- Small Fry, Annie Auerbach, 32 pages

MSCHMITT-- Small Fry, Annie Auerbach, 32 pages

Buzz Lightyear is in for a surprsie when he gets left at the restaurant only to have an imposter go home with his owner….But Woody and the gang come and save the day to take him back home to his rightful owner

MSCHMITT-- Too Many Toys, David Shannon, 32

MSCHMITT-- Too Many Toys, David Shannon, 32

A fun story about a boy who has too many toys.  What should he do with them?

MSCHMITT-- The Boy Who Wouldn't Share, by Mike Reiss, 32 pages

The Boy Who Wouldn't Share, by Mike Reiss, 32 pages

***POSTED FOR MOLLY SCHMITT***

What happens when a little boy won't share his toys?  Read this book and find out!

A Million Little Bricks: The Unofficial History of the Lego Phenomenon by Sarah Herman

A Million Little Bricks: The Unofficial History of the Lego Phenomenon by Sarah Herman, 303 pages

If you are a Lego fan, this book is a must read.  It starts by telling the fascinating history of how Legos came to be.  Legos first started as building bricks and then were made into sets.  An interesting tidbit is why there are sometimes extra pieces in sets is because they are measured by weight and sometimes all the little pieces don't register. Also, the Lego company throws in a few extra small pieces for ones that are eaten by the vacuum.  The book also details the history of the mini figure and the Technic sets for adults.  The book is full of pictures through the years of the many different sets.  The pictures are great!  A fun read for all Lego collectors!

The Amazing Compendium of Edward Magorium by N.E. Bode

The Amazing Compendium of Edward Magorium as told to N.E. Bode - 137 pages

I picked this up thinking it was the book Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium was based on.  However, after reading it, I've discovered it is actually a companion book that tells of Magorium's life before meeting Mahoney his shop assistant.  The story is told through encyclopedia entries such as Asking Questions, Book of Little Ideas, and Never-Ending List of People Inspired by Edward Magorium.  It was a very interesting way of telling the story.