There is always something new at the Dulin Library.
Check out some of our new books.
ADULT BOOKS
"The Help" by Kathryn Stockett
Having just graduated from Ole Miss, Skeeter returns home to Jackson, Mississippi to enter society as any proper young Southern woman should...by getting married to a proper husband and having a proper home and a proper number of babies. But Skeeter doesn't quite fit the mold. She has some strange ideas about changing things. In her novel, Kathryn Stockett has created three extraordinary women whose ideas and actions may have a profound effect on themselves and the society in which they live. A great read.
"Angels in the ER" by Robert D. Lesslie, MD
Even though each chapter of this book is introduced by a Biblical verse, this is not a book which 'preaches' or instructs.....rather this is a book which gives us a window into a world which is full of crisis and tension, and the attitudes of the people who are brave and dedicated enough to work there. In his introduction, Dr. Lesslie tells us that being an emergency room physician has taught him that life is indeed fragile, and because of this we need to say the things we deeply feel to the people we care about. Filled with stories some of which are amusing and delightful, as well as others which are thoughtful and sobering, these stories do not all end "happily ever after". But always present is hope and love, and caring.
"Heaven is for Real" by Todd Burpo
When three-year-old Colin miraculously survives the trauma of a ruptured appendix, his father, Todd, a part-time preacher, is convinced that God has answered the prayers of his family and congregation. It is not until Colin tells his Dad of visiting Heaven and seeing Jesus, that Todd realizes just what a significant miracle has occurred. This story can be for us a glimpse into heaven as Colin experienced it, and an encouragement to those who doubt. Simply written and easily read, this book is recommended by members of our congregation as an addition to our church library.
CHILDREN'S BOOKS
"Ten Little Caterpillars" by Bill Martin, Jr.
For those fans of "The Hungry Little Caterpillar" we now have the latest Bill Martin, Jr's book, "Ten Little Caterpillars". Brightly Illustrated by Lois Ehlert in lively collage art, with rhyming text , "Ten Little Caterpillars" can help us identify the ten different types of caterpillars and what they like to eat best.And after we have met the caterpillars, another surprise awaits us. But what happened to poor number nine!
"Llama, Llama, Home with Mama" by Anna Dewdney
What a sad day ! Llama,Llama is feeling yucky. No school today. Back to bed for llama, llama. But when he feels better and comes downstairs for lunch, what happens to poor Mama Llama! Warm and comforting, Llama ,Llama is just the right book for someone who is under the weather and needs cheering up!
"We are in a Book!" by Mo Willems
Best friends, Elephant and Pig, team up again to bring us a book about being in a book. But what will happen when the book ends?
" A Sick Day for Amos McGee" by Philip C. Stead
Every morning Amos McGee, the zookeeper, faithfully comes to work at the zoo, stopping to visit with his friends the elephant, the tortoise the penguin, the rhinoscerous, and the owl. But what will happen when Amos gets a bad cold and can't come to work?
" Three Cheers for Tacky" and "Tacky goes to Camp" by Helen Lester
Even if Tacky is a slightly odd bird, he always seems to find a way to Save the Day!
FOR OLDER ELEMENTARY READERS
"Penguins and Antarctica" by Mary Pope Osborne and Natalie Pope Boyce
A Magic Tree House Research Guide.
When Mary Pope Osbourne and her daughter started this book, they did not know how interesting and dangerous the lives of penguins were. They found that It is amazing so many survive. Read this book and find out what they learned.
"Rachel, the story of Rachel Carson" by Amy Erhlich
A beautifully illustrated biography of Rachel Carson, who fell in love with nature as a girl, and as an adult worked to convince people that all nature is connected in a web of life. Rachel's work and writing were among the first to show how the beauty of nature can be ruined by careless use of chemicals. Her book "Silent Spring" was one of the first to show people that we must take care of our earth. Through her work, Rachel showed us that one woman can make a real difference in our world.
