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Looking for some book recommendations this month?  Check out what’s new and exciting on our bookshelves right now!

FOR MOM: 

Cover of People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry - Book recommendation for Mom in AprilPeople We Meet on Vacation

Written by Emily Henry

Who is ready for Spring Break?!?  Did you already get to enjoy a Spring Break Vacay last month?  Either way, People We Meet on Vacation has become this month’s book recommendation because it is a nice, easy read whether you are enjoying your own vacation or dreaming of one to come!
The storyline has some When Harry Met Sally vibes – best friends trying to maintain a platonic relationship – so if you’re a fan of RomComs, you definitely want to grab this book right away!
Will we find out what happened between Poppy and Alex two years ago?  Will they ever recover from whatever it was?  The story jumps back and forth between their present day vacay in Palm Springs and the various vacations they experienced over the years, so you get little snippets of their unfolding relationship as you begin to piece the puzzle together.  A fun tale of “Will they? Won’t they?” as you experience their adventures alongside them.
WARNING, if you grab the audio version make sure tiny human ears aren’t within earshot as some scenes do get steamy!
Has this book piqued your curiosity about vacationing in Palm Springs?  Go find out why Palm Springs makes a great family-friendly weekend by VCMC contributor Mary Farah.

FOR KIDS: Chapter Book

Cover of How to Win a Nobel Prize -Book recommendation for kids in AprilHow to Win a Nobel Prize

Written by Barry Marshall with Lorna Hendry & Illustrated by Bernard Caleo

Have you ever wondered how Nobel Prize winners came to garner the attention of the awarding institutions?  Take a journey through time with Mary and Dr. Barry Marshall to discover some of the most fascinating scientific discoveries of all time.  With fun science experiments included, How to Win a Nobel Prize is a great book for elementary aged kiddos to pass the time on a rainy day or over a long school break.

Whether it’s talking time and space with Albert Einstein, radiation with Marie Curie, or DNA with Crick, Watson, and Wilkins, readers feel immersed in this time traveling tale.  Each short chapter includes illustrations, a narrative describing when the scientist was awarded their Nobel Prize, a brief general biography of the scientist, and an experiment relating to the prize winner’s field of study.  This one truly checks all the boxes for fiction & nonfiction lovers, budding & reluctant scientists, and kiddos of all ages!

If your kiddo is eager to be the next Nobel Laureate this year, check out these SmartLab Toys or some of these Science Kits for more experimental fun at home!

 

FOR THE FAMILY: 

Cover of Usborne's Pop-Up Butterflies - Book recommendation for the family in April

Pop-Up Butterflies

Written by Laura Cowan

When I think of Springtime, I think of flowers and butterflies.  Pop-Up Butterflies is the absolute perfect book to help you celebrate the onset of Spring with the family!  In true pop-up fashion, the butterflies appear to flutter off the pages as you explore the metamorphosis from caterpillar to butterfly.  These beautiful pages will teach you and your fam how these magical creatures hide or dazzle predators with the intricate details on their wings while you remain captivated byButterflies popping out of the pages. the movement and colors from the pages themselves.  This title is an absolute treat if you are looking for something fun to explore over Spring Break!

You might even want to consider grabbing a Butterfly Growing Kit to watch the lifecycle of a butterfly in real life too (or maybe just some butterfly clips if you want to forgo the experiment and relive your 90’s childhood)!

 

Let’s Get Reading This April

We hope you find at least one good book from the above list to enjoy this month.  If you have a great book recommendation for Spring, let us know in the comments.  Happy Reading!

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Haley Chapman
Haley Chapman
Haley was born and raised in Southern California. After earning a degree in Applied Mathematics, she worked in the corporate world for a few years before starting a Tutoring Company of which she owned and operated for ten glorious years. In 2016, after a stint of intentional singleness, she met her perfect match who came prepackaged with two beautiful daughters. They all now reside in Simi Valley, having a full house every other week as they navigate coparenting and blended family life. She has been fortunate to call herself an educator, a business owner, a corporate manager, and now a literacy advocate as well as a freelance operations and efficiency consultant. Reading, doodling, and snuggling with her three pups keeps her grounded – and an ice-cold Coca Cola on a hot day brings her pure joy. She finds dry British humor the greatest form of communication, and lives by the theory that life is best when laughing.

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