The Rain Stomper
Staff Picks by Kendra
365 Things to Make and Do
Why is it a pick?
A fun craft book that will inspire you to create something today.Collection
Juvenile Non-fictionPicked by
KendraA Boy and His Bunny
Why is it a pick?
What can you do with a bunny on your head? Read this funny book to find out.Collection
Juvenile Picture BookPicked by
KendraA Little Princess
Why is it a pick?
This movie version of Frances Hodgson Burnett’s classic novel is excellent. Nothing can break Sara Crewe’s spirit even when she is left in a strict boarding school while her Army officer father goes to war.Collection
Juvenile DVD FictionPicked by
KendraAmazing Grace
Why is it a pick?
Chronicles the passion and perseverance of William Wilberforce who fought tirelessly to pass a law to end the slave trade in late 18th century England.Collection
Adult DVD FictionPicked by
KendraAmelia Bedelia
Why is it a pick?
The Amelia Bedelia books are funny! Amelia takes everything said very literally with some hilarious results.Collection
Juvenile EasyPicked by
KendraBear Snores On
Why is it a pick?
Bear is hibernating. His friends stop by to warm up but Bear just snores on! This is a great read-aloud to be enjoyed again and again.Collection
Juvenile Picture BookPicked by
KendraBear Wants More
Why is it a pick?
Bear wakes up after a long winter hibernation and, boy, is he ever hungry! The rhyme and repetition and the beautiful illustrations make this book a joy to read aloud.Collection
Juvenile Picture BookPicked by
KendraBed-Knob and Broomstick
Why is it a pick?
Have you seen the Disney movie? Well, this is the book that inspired the movie and it is magical!Collection
Juvenile FictionPicked by
KendraBetsy Who Cried Wolf
Why is it a pick?
A new spin on the classic tale with great illustrations. Will the wolf get the sheep? What can Betsy do to protect them?Collection
Juvenile Picture BookPicked by
KendraBig Pumpkin
Why is it a pick?
This is one of my all-time favorite picture books. A witch and her friends cooperate to make a pumpkin pie. The repetition is fun and engages young listeners.Collection
Juvenile Picture BookPicked by
KendraBig Sky Cooking
Why is it a pick?
Tom & Meredith Brokaw bought some property in Montana and came to love the lifestyle and foods of the area. This cookbook is fun to read with descriptions of life in Big Sky country and menus for many different occasions.Collection
Adult Non-fictionPicked by
KendraBorn to Fly
Why is it a pick?
Ever since she can remember, Bird McGill has dreamed about becoming a P-40 fighter pilot. And the fact that she is a girl growing up in the 1940s isn’t going to stop her. This book has everything—action, adventure, a girl heroine, family relationships and a feel for the WWII period. I loved this book. It should be a movie!Collection
Juvenile FictionPicked by
KendraBringing the Rain to Kapiti Plain
Why is it a pick?
This cumulative story is a classic. It tells the tale of Ki-Pat who brings the rain to the drought-stricken Kapiti Plain.Collection
Juvenile Picture BookPicked by
KendraBrown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?
Why is it a pick?
This classic picture book helps you learn your colors through a catchy rhyme. Try singing the book to the tune of “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star.”Collection
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KendraButtercup Bakes at Home
Why is it a pick?
Great treat recipes from a Manhattan bakery. Every recipe I tried was delicious!Collection
Adult Non-fictionPicked by
KendraCan You Hear It?
Why is it a pick?
There are so many things to discover in this book and CD. It is a great introduction to musical instruments and works of art! You listen to musical excerpts and see them illustrated in famous paintings. I really enjoyed track #9—A Comic Duet for Two Cats.Collection
Juvenile Non-fictionPicked by
KendraChristmas Day in the Morning
Why is it a pick?
I love Christmas stories and this in one of my all-time favorites. Rob wants to get his father something special for Christmas this year. He has no money. What can he do? Read this book to find out about the best gift of all.Collection
Juvenile HolidayPicked by
KendraDanny and the Dinosaur
Why is it a pick?
This classic book from 1958 is now is in a larger picture book format. Danny goes to the museum and sees the dinosaurs. Imagine his surprise when one of them talks to him!Collection
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KendraDoctor Who
Why is it a pick?
Okay, I admit it. I’m addicted to this revamped British sci-fi series. There are aliens, time travel and always something new for the Doctor and his traveling companion to encounter. The last episode of Season 2 found me on my couch in a puddle of tears.Collection
Adult DVD FictionPicked by
KendraDream Snow
Why is it a pick?
A farmer celebrates Christmas after the first snowfall. Fun book! I love the musical and sound effects surprise at the end of the book.Collection
Juvenile HolidayPicked by
KendraElla Bella Ballerina and the Sleeping Beauty
Why is it a pick?
Does music, dancing, and tales of princesses and princes inspire you? Then, you will love this story about Ella Bella and Madame Rosa’s music box. The ballet of Sleeping Beauty is told through the eyes of an imaginative young ballerina.Collection
Juvenile Picture BookPicked by
KendraElla Enchanted
Why is it a pick?
In this novel based on Cinderella, Ella of Frell struggles against the childhood curse of obedience given to her at birth. Ella’s quest to break the curse is both funny and poignant.Collection
Juvenile FictionPicked by
KendraEllis Island: Coming to the Land of Liberty
Why is it a pick?
I liked learning more about Ellis Island and the millions of immigrants who passed through there in the late 1800s and early 1900s.Collection
Juvenile Non-fictionPicked by
KendraFalling for Rapunzel
Why is it a pick?
Take one persistent prince and a hard of hearing princess and what do you get? This laugh-out-loud adaptation of Rapunzel.Collection
Juvenile Picture BookPicked by
KendraFireflies for Nathan
