Today's Family Book Club - April 2025
It’s time to spring clean your reading list with these new page-turners that are full of adventures, friendships, and even fun festivals. All titles are available on Amazon.com.
Alycat and the Copycat
by Alysson Foti Bourque
Alycat is excited that it’s Science Fair Day, but why is her classmate copying almost everything about her, from the shirt she’s wearing to the project she’s doing? Soon Alycat learns, through patience and kindness, that two similar things can be better when they work together. This latest addition to the kitten picture-book series includes STEM themes plus instructions for making your own glitter volcano!
https://www.amazon.com/Alycat-Copycat-Alysson-Foti-Bourque/dp/1455628093/
An Alani Adventure
by Tara Lala
Leia, Ohana, and Kai are three siblings who have never ventured off of the island of Maui. When a dormant volcano suddenly awakens and threatens their home, they are gifted a magic map that allows them to explore different countries all around the world. What treasures does the map want them to find? Will they be able to follow its clues in time? Or will the volcano erupt and destroy their island before they return?
https://www.amazon.com/Alani-Adventure-Tara-Lala/dp/163755723X/
Willard DoGooder and the Trail of Friends
by Jen Kirkley
Willard DoGooder has trouble making friends in his new class. Things are just...different. One day, Willard spots a magical trail that leads him on an adventure filled with curiosity, fun, and new friends, as he learns how to think through and celebrate differences.Each friend that Willard DoGooder meets on the trail, teaches him how we can approach differences, learn from one another, and appreciate each other. Over the course of the book, Willard learns a three-step process for approaching differences: Name the difference, find the good, and move on with kindness.
https://www.amazon.com/Willard-DoGooder-Trail-Friends-Kirkley/dp/B0D88J7CSF/
by Alysson Foti Bourque
Alycat is excited that it’s Science Fair Day, but why is her classmate copying almost everything about her, from the shirt she’s wearing to the project she’s doing? Soon Alycat learns, through patience and kindness, that two similar things can be better when they work together. This latest addition to the kitten picture-book series includes STEM themes plus instructions for making your own glitter volcano!
https://www.amazon.com/Alycat-Copycat-Alysson-Foti-Bourque/dp/1455628093/
by Tara Lala
Leia, Ohana, and Kai are three siblings who have never ventured off of the island of Maui. When a dormant volcano suddenly awakens and threatens their home, they are gifted a magic map that allows them to explore different countries all around the world. What treasures does the map want them to find? Will they be able to follow its clues in time? Or will the volcano erupt and destroy their island before they return?
https://www.amazon.com/Alani-Adventure-Tara-Lala/dp/163755723X/
by Jen Kirkley
Willard DoGooder has trouble making friends in his new class. Things are just...different. One day, Willard spots a magical trail that leads him on an adventure filled with curiosity, fun, and new friends, as he learns how to think through and celebrate differences.Each friend that Willard DoGooder meets on the trail, teaches him how we can approach differences, learn from one another, and appreciate each other. Over the course of the book, Willard learns a three-step process for approaching differences: Name the difference, find the good, and move on with kindness.
https://www.amazon.com/Willard-DoGooder-Trail-Friends-Kirkley/dp/B0D88J7CSF/
Hannah Bear and LuLu's Festival to Remember
by Julie Hooks
Two adorable bears set out to find the source of an irresistible aroma and wind up smack dab in the middle of the most exciting place on earth—a festival! Join Hannah Bear and LuLu on a thrilling journey as they explore the blinking lights, the spinning rides, and delicious food! The adventurous cubs sample every delectable delight from spicy cracklins, pecans, and pralines to other Louisiana treats.
Follow Hannah Bear and LuLu to the perfect spot with the most delicious smell of all.
https://www.amazon.com/Hannah-Bear-LuLus-Festival-Remember/dp/1455627852/
by Julie Hooks
Two adorable bears set out to find the source of an irresistible aroma and wind up smack dab in the middle of the most exciting place on earth—a festival! Join Hannah Bear and LuLu on a thrilling journey as they explore the blinking lights, the spinning rides, and delicious food! The adventurous cubs sample every delectable delight from spicy cracklins, pecans, and pralines to other Louisiana treats.
Follow Hannah Bear and LuLu to the perfect spot with the most delicious smell of all.
https://www.amazon.com/Hannah-Bear-LuLus-Festival-Remember/dp/1455627852/