book report / 15 Summer Supper by Ru- bin Pfeffer and Mike Austin This colorful picture book is a visual feast! Featuring only words that begin with the letter ‘s,’ young children will learn the answer to an im- portant question: How does food get from the farm to our dinner table? Plenty of detail makes this a book children will eagerly revisit every sum- mer. How to Code a Sandcastle by Josh Funk and Sara Palacios Every time Pearl tries to build a sandcastle on the beach, something gets in the way and knocks it down. Then she has an inspiration: what if she and her robot friend Pascal use code to build the perfect castle? Brought to us by the nonprofit Girls Who Code, this is a fun introduc- tion for young readers into the exciting world of coding. BOOK REPORT Same Beach, Next Year by Dorothea Benton Frank Spending some time in Frank’s Lowcountry of South Carolina has become an unofficial kickoff to summer for many readers, and this novel shows why. A chance encounter on the Isle of Palms brings two couples together for 20 years of shared vacations, tangled jealou- sies, and the unbreakable support of friends. The Art of the Wasted Day by Patricia Hampl Sum- mer- time is the perfect time for relax- ation, which makes this book-length exploration and celebration of idleness an essential companion for our busy lives. Using examples from history and literature, Hampl reminds us of the restorative benefits of living a meditative and imaginative life. You, Me, Everything by Catherine Isaac In this romantic, funny tear- jerker (yes, all three!), Jess, a creative writing instructor, tries to re-introduce her 10-year-old son to his estranged father, Adam, by arranging a trip to his French chateau, but Jess has a bigger rea- son to bring father and son to- gether, one that can’t wait another summer. For fans of Jojo Moyes. Give yourself permission to relax in your favorite lounge chair and enjoy one (or two) of these summer reads. South Orange Public Library | 65 Scotland Road | South Orange, NJ 07079 | 973-762-0230 | sopl.org #1in SOMA for $ Volume & Units 4 Years Running (2014 - present)* Serving South Orange, Maplewood & Beyond MidTownDirectRealty.com Keller Williams Mid-Town Direct Realty *as per GSMLS year-end 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 and YTD 1/1/18-5/30/18 o 973-762-5400 f 973-762-5401 181 Maplewood Avenue, Maplewood, NJ Thank You for Your Support in Allowing Us to Serve Our Community