Book recommendations for November

《看星星》

Grade Level：G1-G9

Author：（Sara Gillingham）

Publisher：湖南美术出版社

ISBN：9787535699091

Shelf Number：1F-新书速递书架

Hey, friend! How long has it been since you looked up at the stars?

Stars are both far away and close at hand. They guide us to distant places and inspire infinite contemplation. Stargazing slows our lives down and provides an opportunity to return to our childhood, reminiscing about the pure scenes we experienced during those summer nights in the village.

The book introduces the shapes of the 88 constellations recognized by the International Astronomical Union, their positions in the star maps, corresponding images in everyday life, and the stories behind them. The book also includes star maps for each month, knowledge about star clusters, terms, as well as information about mobile apps and websites related to constellations. This book not only helps children recognize constellations when looking at the night sky, but also brings the constellations vividly to life, making star patterns interesting and sparking their imagination to explore the mysteries of the universe. By comprehensively understanding constellations from astronomical, historical, and cultural perspectives, students can better remember them.

The book’s author Sara Gillingham says in the prologue, “I hope to introduce you to these patterns and stories of constellations, and I hope they can inspire you, just as they have inspired storytellers and artists for thousands of years. When gazing at the stars, I love to imagine those who, over the passing of time, have looked up at the same sky as me, envisioning an endless web of connections, much like the fine lines connecting the stars to form constellations, binding all of us together.”

I want my hat back

Grade Level：G1-G3

Author：Jon Klassen

Publisher：Candlewick

ISBN：9781406338539

AR Level/ Lexile measure: 1LG/230L

Shelf Number：1F-1280

Mr. Bear was feeling very agitated because his hat was missing. Mr. Bear decided to go outside and ask the other little animals where his hat could be. He asked the resting fox, who shook its head and said no. Then, he ran to ask the bathing little frog, who replied that he hadn’t seen any hats nearby. Mr. Bear could only continue on his hat-finding journey.

As he walked, he spotted a rabbit wearing a red hat. Once again, he inquired if the rabbit had seen a hat. The rabbit replied quickly, “No, why are you asking me this question? I’ve never seen a hat, not anywhere. I would never steal a hat, so don’t ask me any more questions.” After thanking the rabbit, Mr. Bear mechanically continued to ask the other little animals he encountered.

This hat-seeking journey continued to hit dead ends, leaving Mr. Bear exhausted. He chose to give up, thinking that although he missed his hat, it might be okay to let it go. At that moment, Mr. Deer approached him and asked him a crucial question, “What does your hat look like?”

“Oh, it’s a red hat.” Ah, that sounded familiar. Mr. Bear seemed to have seen this red hat somewhere. Where could it be? Students, let’s help Mr. Bear remember!

Also, feel free to explore other books in the hat series written by the same author.

The Age of Wood: How one material shaped the whole of human history

Grade Level: G8+

Author: Roland Ennos

Translator： Chuyuan Wang

Publisher：Tianjin People’s Publishing House

ISBN: 9787201190952

Shelf Number: 5F-3154

Whenever someone mentions the word ‘wood’, what first comes to your mind? Is it the legend of “drilling wood for fire,” or delicate wood carvings, or the Chinese traditional mortise and tenon joint structure that embodies wisdom?

This book examines world history through the lens of wood. From early humans building structures in the forest to the use of wood for fire, constructing homes, crafting tools and weapons; from the structural design of wheels and wooden musical instruments to the invention of paper and printing machines, wood continues to play a crucial role in politics, the economy, biology, archaeology, architecture, transportation, the military, and many other fields!

Wood, often overlooked in human history, unveils another facet of our past, filling the gap of the “Wooden Age” in the classification of human epochs.

Bob

Grade Level：G3+

Author：Wendy Mass & Rebecca Stead

Illustrator: Nicholas Gannon

Publisher：Square Fish

ISBN：9781250308696

Shelf Number：2F-0442

AR Level/ Lexile measure: 3.9MG/590L

When Livy was five, she traveled to Australia with her parents to visit her grandmother. Five years later, upon returning to Australia, she has no recollection of her time spent there, except for a peculiar chicken in her memory and the wardrobe in her bedroom.

Living in the wardrobe is Bob, a short, green creature dressed in a chicken suit. He has been waiting for Livy for five years, unable to remember who he is, where he came from, or if he has a family. But five years ago, Livy promised to help him find his way back home. Now it’s time to fulfill that promise.

As Livy and Bob take turns narrating, clues about Bob’s mysterious origins gradually unfold. The story’s pace is brisk, captivating readers with continuous deduction, gradually unraveling the mystery.