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My son has a field trip this week and Zuno is pouting because he can’t go too. It reminds him of The Day Jimmy’s Boa Ate the Wash, written by Trinka Noble and illustrated by Steven Kellogg. Join Jimmy’s class on their field trip to the farm. What will happen when Jimmy’s pet boa constrictor…

Can you keep a secret? Friendship and trust go together like chips and salsa. When someone confides in you, are you faithful not to tell? Proverbs 11:13 says: “A gossip betrays a confidence, but a trustworthy man keeps a secret.” (NIV) If you suffer from “loose lips”, watch out because gossip often returns to its…

Preteens and middle school students will enjoy Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie by Jordan Sonnenblick. Sonnenblick strikes a balance between laugh out loud humor and the harsh reality of life’s curve balls. Don’t miss this one.

A Cloak for a Dreamer written by Aileen Friedman and illustrated by Kim Howard is Zuno’s Pick. This Marilyn Burns Brainy Day Book multiplies your fun with a special section explaining the math behind the tale and providing hands-on activities. Quilters will love this one.

Girls, what kind of jewel are you: diamond, ruby, emerald, or sapphire? Guys, did you know that, even now, God may be designing a crown for you? Check it out: “A wife of noble character is her husband’s crown, but a disgraceful wife is like decay in his bones.”  Proverbs 12:4 (NIV) TV, movies, and…

Mr. Yowder and the Train Robbers is a short chapter book geared towards younger readers. Join Mr. Yowder as he sets out to roundup the train robbers with some very unusual allies-s-s-s. This book is written and illustrated by Glen Rounds.

If you’ve seen the movie The Blind Side, you’ll recognize Zuno’s Pick this week—Munro Leaf’s The Story of Ferdinand. Illustrated by Robert Lawson (author of Rabbit Hill and others), Ferdinand shows us it’s okay to be yourself even if it means not herding up with the rest of the calves in the pasture.

Feed the dog! Scoop the poop!  Get fresh water for the cat! Our pets require work and lots of it. Does God really care whether you remember to feed your goldfish? Check out these verses: “A righteous man cares for the needs of his animal, but the kindest acts of the wicked are cruel.” Proverbs…

Frank Peretti is a master storyteller and in his Cooper Kids Adventure Series, Dr. Jake Cooper, a biblical archeologist, and his two children, Jay, 14, and Lila, 13, solve mysteries Indiana Jones-style. Action is fast-paced and the Coopers’ faith keeps them strong and steady in the midst of terror and chaos. Peretti draws from various…

Zuno’s Pick this week is Adam Raccoon in Lost Woods by Glen Keane. Glen Keane is a Disney animator (look for his name in the credits of Tangled and many other Disney flicks) and is the son of Bill Keane of Family Circus fame. Keane features Adam Raccoon and the mighty lion, King Aren, in…