Book Recommendations from The Library in English

Over and Under the Snow by Kate Messner, art by Christopher Silas Neal

What’s hidden beneath the snow? This beautifully illustrated book helps children understand and learn about animals who make their winter homes under the snow.  

The Snow Leopard: Grey Ghost of the Mountain by Justin Anderson, illustrated by Patrick Benson

Travel to the Himalayas and meet the mysterious grey ghost: the majestic snow leopard. 

Wild Animals of the North by Dieter Braun

Would you like to learn fun facts about animals from the north? Would you like to find out who they are?
With clever descriptions and incredible illustrations, kids can start a journey to find answers about Animals in the North.

The Pearl in the Ice by Cathryn Constable

Follow the rebellious and independent twelve-year-old Marina as she embarks on a treacherous voyage in the tense years before the outbreak of war.  Magic, mystery and adventure await in this lovely novel. 

Snow White: A Graphic Novel by Matt Phelan Stark and reimagined, award-winning graphic novelist Matt Phelan’s modern

Snow White captures classic film noir in a graphic novel.

It Always Snows on Mistletoe Square by Ali McNamara

When Elle answers a job advert, she is close to homelessness.  She must put aside her own feelings about Christmas to chronicle one family’s holiday history, and with each decoration, a bit more or the story comes alive. This feel-good story set at Christmas delves into Elle’s present and past, offering us a truly sweet and uplifting story. 

The Moth and the Mountain: A True Story of Love, War and Everest by Ed Caesar

Delve into the life of Maurice Wilson, the World War I veteran who attempts to become the first European to climb Everest.  An incredible testament to the strength of the human spirit.