Summer Time Reading - Books by Local Authors

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Yuuup! Summer is officially here and as we know there is no better way to fully immerse yourself into the season than with good books by local authors.

Here are a few to get you started:

Cat Nap by Tony Yuli

When Cat agrees to play hide-and-seek with Kitten, he underestimates his relentless opponent. Delightful pre-nap read-aloud fare. (Picture book. 1-3) (Kirkus Reviews)


Quackers by Liz Wong

A cat who thinks he’s a duck learns about himself. Both relevant and adorable. (Picture book. 3-6) (Kirkus Reviews)


Sam and Jump by Jennifer K. Mann

Kids with their own favorite toys will identify with this gentle, tender tale of Sam and Jump’s special bond. (Picture book. 3-7) (Kirkus Reviews)


Shark Week: Everything You Need to Know by Martha Brockenbrough

For readers transfixed by sharks, this photograph-filled guide, a tie-in to Discovery’s annual Shark Week, will hit the spot. (Publishers Weekly)


Sweet Home Alaska by Carole Estby Dagg

"This exciting pioneering story, based on actual events, introduces readers to a fascinating chapter in American history, when FDR set up a New Deal colony in Alaska to give loans and land to families struggling during the Great Depression." (Penguin Random House)


Lotus and Thorn by Sara Wilson Etienne

An ambitious, action-filled adventure that chronicles one girl’s rebellion and the world-shaking revelations that follow. (Science fiction. 14 & up) (Kirkus Reviews)

 

To learn more on these books you can read the full article from the Seattle Times:

http://www.seattletimes.com/entertainment/books/summer-reading-by-seattle-authors-chockablock-with-cute-mostly-critters/?utm_source=referral&utm_medium=mobile-app&utm_campaign=ios

Happy Reading!