Franklin Elementary Fall Book Fair Nov 16-20, 2020
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Franklin Elementary
Fall Book Fair
Nov 16-20, 2020
Elk Grove's family-owned bookstore, A Seat at the Table Books, is
hosting Franklin Elementary School's Fall 2020 Online Book Fair!
By November 20, shop online at www.aseatatthetablebooks.org
with code FESPTA and Franklin's library will receive 15% of your
entire purchase. This applies to everything on our site, but we've
highlighted some great books in this catalog to get you started.
You can also shop in person at
A Seat at the Table's booth at the NeighborGood Market
on Nov. 5 or 19 and we'll apply your purchase to the book fair!
The market is from 4 to 7 at District56
(8230 Civic Center Dr.). We'll be near the food trucks.
Bestselling
Picture Books
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This moving story by Lupita Nyong'O draws on
Matthew A. Cherry her own experience in this
celebrates the power of beautiful book about self-
family, fatherhood, and acceptance, family, and
ritual while also the importance of
providing insight into celebrating all skin tones.
the Black experience.
Supreme Court Justice This masterful and
Sonya Sotomayor teaches moving book, inspired by
us to celebrate different children the author met
abilities and feel confident through UNICEF, is a
asking questions so we can visually comprehensive
understand and support guide to the earth filled
each other. with warmth and humor.
Prima ballerina and Mo Willems' books are
bestselling author Misty funny, engaging reads for
Copeland shares how she all ages and teach important
discovered her love of social and emotional skills.
dance. An inspiring tale for You'll love them as much as
anyone looking for the your kids do. We have a list
courage to try something of his books here.
new.
If you want dragons at
your party, serve tacos! Do your kids love books
But where there are tacos,
about their favorite TV &
there is also salsa. And if a
dragon eats spicy salsa . . . movie characters? Find a
you're in trouble. Laugh list of character books
together as you read this
tale of friendship. under $10 here.
Our Favorite
Picture Books
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When Julián sees women The art in this book
dressed up as mermaids, inspired by the author's
he decides to imitate own immigration story
them. His abuela's will draw your child into
acceptance and support this tale about the
just might bring you to inclusive power of books
happy tears! A sequel was and libraries. Also
just published. available in Spanish.
This endearing story about Ruby's brothers don't help
a girl’s first experience her build her fort and can't
with the great outdoors enjoy the fruits of her labor.
reminds us that opening When they help her in other
your mind to new ways, they get to play. This
experiences, no matter how twist on The Little Red Hen
challenging, can lead to teaches boundaries as well
great memories. as how to make amends.
Explore the topic of autism This Native American
with an empowering story food story depicts the
and adorable illustrations. diversity of indigenous
The SEN Superpowers peoples, role of continuity
series celebrates the between generations, and
positive traits associated adaptation of people,
with common special place, and tradition over
needs diagnoses. time. An instant classic.
In this captivating picture
book about gender, We love picture books for
identity, and acceptance, family read-alouds, early
Miu Lan faces questions
about who they are and readers, and getting young
could be. But no matter kids interested in reading.
what, their mother will
love them just the same.
Find more here.
Board Books &
Indestructibles
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Indestructibles live up Did we mention how
to their name: your tough Indestructibles
little one can do are? You can even
anything to them and throw them in the
they'll be as good as wash if you need to.
new! Take this one in Love You, Baby is so
the bath! sweet and is also
available in Spanish.
Play peek-a-boo on the Part of the bestselling
farm! Spot frisky goats Baby Loves series, this
bleating in the garden, cute and clever
little lambs baaing in introduction to
the fields, and many political science and
other animals and their democracy is accurate
babies being woken up and simple enough for
by the roosters crow. babies and toddlers.
Where does Baby Every single book by
Hedgehog live? How Todd Parr is
does he find a tasty affirming, creative,
treat? Follow along with funny, and highly
the attached finger re-readable. We love
puppet as Baby this book all about
Hedgehog experiences kindness and
his world. empathy.
Your kids will love
learning about ten Board books and
trailblazing women in Indestructibles help foster
this book, which has
short rhymes for a love of books in the
everyone plus youngest members of your
additional info for the
bigger kids.
family. Find more here.
Bestselling K-3rd
Grade Chapter Books
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Series are great for early This goofy graphic novel
readers, who can find series follows super spy
characters they love and alligator duo the
stick with them. Narwhal: InvestiGators as they travel
Unicorn of the Sea is the through the sewers and fight
first in the highly popular the forces of evil. Book 1 is a
Narwhal and Jelly series. great introduction to graphic
novels for younger readers.
Young readers often fall in The Junie B. Jones books are
love with reading thanks to wildly popular because they
books about their favorite are so funny and relatable to
hobbies and interests. Enter young readers. This boxed
the Minecraft Woodsword set is perfect for holiday
Chronicles! In Book 1, five gifting, and we love how
kids find themselves inside book series keep kids coming
the game they love. back to reading.
Magic Tree House blends Delight your Magic Tree
magic, adventuring, and House fan with this survival
education in one popular guide, complete with a
series with dozens of books. built-in compass. Learn how
Get your reader hooked and to survive lots of scary
you'll know exactly what to situations, such as sharks,
gift them for every occasion: earthquakes, fires,
more Magic Tree House books! shipwrecks, and more!
2nd through 4th graders will
love this classic story of Early chapter books are
resilience and hope by crucial to getting your
Newberry Medal winner Kate
DiCamillo, author of Because child hooked on reading
of Winn-Dixie. independently.
Our Favorites for
1st-4th Graders
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Our youngest has all 8 books The 8th book in the Princess
in the Princess in Black series in Black series sees our hero
nearly memorized. The teaming up with a diverse
humor and quick storytelling team of 12 princesses (all in
make this series a winner! disguise, of course) and a
This first book introduces boy who calls himself the
Princess Magnolia, our Goat Avenger. Silly, clever,
masked superhero. and engaging!
Barefoot Books' Stories from Another favorite in the
Around the World series Stories from Around the
combines beautiful World series, Masha and the
illustrations and tales from Bear, retells the Russian story
around the globe that teach of a young girl who uses her
kids important lessons. cleverness to get out of a
Grim, Grunt, and Grizzle-Tail difficult situation.
is a Chilean folktale.
Prince of Fire is both the No family bookshelf is
perfect introduction to and complete without Frog and
retelling of the story of Diwali, Toad, the classic series
the Hindu festival of lights. celebrating the power of
Nonstop action, courageous friendship. Frog and Toad
heroes, and a dastardly villain Are Friends, the first of the
will keep 2nd-5th graders on series, has been a universal
the edge of their seats. favorite for 50 years.
The award-winning Zoey and
Do you love Barefoot Books?
Sassafras series has
illustrations, accessible We do too, and we can get
writing, magic, animals, anything they sell! You can also
science, and mystery. In
browse their site and email any
Dragons and Marshmallows,
the first of the series, the girl special requests to
and cat help a sick dragon. info@aseatatthetablebooks.org.
Bestselling 3rd-
7th Grade Books
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Jerry Kraft's New Kid was the The babysitters are back with
first graphic novel to win the an updated series of graphic
Newberry Medal. He's back in novels! Book 1 sets the stage
a companion book about with all the drama and
Drew, who is navigating the humor of the original series
complexities of friendship and an updated look and
and privilege. Laugh-out-loud story. Look for the new show
funny, moving, and powerful. on Netflix, too!
So many graphic novels are Winner of the Asian / Pacific
bestsellers because they American Award for
engage a wide range of readers Children's Literature. "Mia's
and bring stories to life. Based writing and power grow
on a true story, When Stars through letters she sends to
Are Scattered brings kids into remedy injustices. A swiftly
the experience of growing up moving plot and a winsome
in a refugee camp. protagonist..." -SLJ
Now a movie on Disney+! This No book fair is complete
unforgettable novel inspired without Diary of a Wimpy
by a true story celebrates the Kid. The latest book in the
transformative power of series is the #4 book in the
unexpected friendship. This country! Books let us escape
illustrated book is told from the pandemic by taking us to
the point of view of the gorilla new places; join Greg and his
nmaed Ivan himself. family on a camping trip.
Roald Dahl has drawn in young
(and old) readers for decades We can get in 17 million
because of his unique ability to titles, including bestselling
tap into the experiences and
imaginations of young people. middle grade books! See
The Witches just got a new more popular books for
movie adaptation. Also
available as a graphic novel.
your 3rd-7th graders here.
Our Son's Favorite
3rd-6th Grade Books
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This is the first book in the The Mr. Penguin series is so
Wings of Fire series. My funny! This is the first book
mom and I are both hooked of the series. I liked how the
on this series. I really enjoy illustrations added to the
the element of surprise and story, which is clever and
suspense in every book. unpredictable. This is a fun
These books are also available one for family read-alouds.
as new graphic novels.
Racism can be hard to Coming December 1, Girl
understand if you haven't Giant and the Monkey King is
experienced it. You might amazing! It's about a super-
not even know where to strong girl who makes a deal
start! I've learned a lot about with an ancient trickster, but
racism in the past few years it also relates to real life. I
and this book is really couldn't stop reading this one
helpful. until I finished it!
Alex Gino is one of my This is the sequel to George,
favorite authors of all time. and trust me, you need both
They're a great writer and books! This book is about
show that everyone, including friendship and figuring out
LGBTQ+ people, should be who you are. It hooked me
included. This story can help right away and I could not
anyone understand why put it down.
LGBTQ+ people matter.
If you enjoy mysteries and
spy stories, you'll love this For reluctant readers, highly
book! Candy is outlawed, engaging books are a must.
but smugglers still sell it in
secret. The story moves Check out our list of Middle
quickly and I liked getting Grade Books They'll Actually
to know the characters.
Want to Read.
Games, Toys,
and Other Gifts
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Create a Story Cards eeBoo's games are
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Although we can't Spottington is a new
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for at-home fun, car seven double-sided
rides, or keeping at game board segments.
Grandpa's house. Fun for the whole
Compact, engaging, and family!
educational.
These 36-piece puzzles These Star Wars Folded
are small enough for an Flyers will speed through
elf and come in four your living room as well
cute designs. Let us as they do in outer space.
know when you order if And they look as great as
you want Unicorn, they fly because they're
Traffic, Narwahl, or made from full-color,
Dinosaurs. custom-designed paper
What's better for your
LEGO fan than a book We'll have scratch-off
packed with creative stickers, glow-in-the-dark
ideas, specialized LEGO
bricks, and step-by-step buildable dinos, adult
instructions? LEGOs are puzzles, and more eeBoo
great for encouraging
screen-free fun.
magic at our market booth!
Adult Fiction
Because parents deserve
good books, too!
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Addie LaRue is 23 when she N. K. Jemisin is one of the
makes a deal with the darkness greatest voices in
to get out of her forced contemporary fiction. The
wedding. For 300 years, not City We Became is the first
one person can remember of a bestselling series about
her... but then a bookseller culture, identity, magic, and
recognizes her. Powerful, myths.
creative, and surprisingly real.
One of the best new books of A work of magical realism, The
2020! This first novel in a Resurrection of Fulgencio
trilogy weaves a tale of dark Ramirez brings together the
magic, family bonds, loyalty, past and present as Fulgencio
empire, and identity in a richly strives to succeed in America,
developed world with floating break a family curse, and
islands and an emperor who restore a doomed youthful
can't be trusted. romance. Also in Spanish.
Make sure the kids are busy This luminous debut
before you get too far into collection grounds its stories
Legendborn, because as the in the landscapes and
story deepens, you will not be lifeworlds of the Native
able to put this incredible debut Northwest, exploring the
novel down. Magic, history, and inventive pattern of Native
legend come together into a American life in the
thoroughly contemporary tale. contemporary world.
A richly woven, devastating,
and wonderful novel by an There's nothing like a novel
international leader. With to free you from your
five protagonists, Adichie
weaves a heart-wrenching immediate circumstances
story about the Biafran and restore your soul. See
Revolution in Nigeria that
resonates today.
our fiction favorites here.Adult
Nonfiction
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Fairy tales from the Brothers Flying Free is the story of how
Grimm to Disney influence our Cecilia Aragon, the first
expectations and behavior Latina pilot to secure a place
about disabilities. Learn how on the United States
the quest for disability rights Unlimited Aerobatic Team,
connects to new kinds of broke free from expectations
stories that celebrate by combining her passion for
difference. flying with math and logic.
Spanning more than four In this simultaneously
hundred years, this classic hilarious and eye-opening
bottom-up peoples’ history memoir by a young lawyer,
reframes US history from an you'll have a front-row seat to
indigenous perspective and the daring, exhilarating,
ends the silences in our painful, and hilarious journey
narrative. Also available in a that is group therapy.
young adult edition.
Nothing is more essential to This book, one of Ryan's
our wellbeing than breathing, favorites, will teach you how to
but we've forgotten how to do it. reduce stress and increase
Learn how making even slight happiness. The author's quest
science-based adjustments to started after a very public
the way we breathe can panic attack, so his study of
transform our athletic ability, neuroscience, spirituality, and
physical health, and more. more is very relatable.
Whether you're a lifetime
sourdough baker, a We personally curate all of
pandemic convert, or the recommendation lists
interested in the basics,
this book is for you. Emily on our site. Check out our
has and loves this book nonfiction list here.
(and the family is glad she
does!).Thank you!
Our family-owned business is honored to host Franklin's
fall book fair and to support our school's library. Children
who are avid readers tend to have stronger skills in
everything from social connection, imagination, and
communication to schoolwork and standardized tests. By
investing in your children's literacy through this book
fair, you are supporting their present and future health,
investing in your local community, and strengthening
our school's library all at once.
Remember to reach out at info@seatatthetablebooks.org
or 916-538-3482 if you have any questions! You can also
find us on Facebook and Instagram. Finally, join our
email list if you want to stay updated on our store's
events and progress (and get a coupon!).
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