Lists and Suggestions for Kids
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My family is forever
Carlson, Nancy L.
A young girl recounts how she came to be part of an adoptive family. ... More
A young girl recounts how she came to be part of an adoptive family. Less
Sit, Truman
Harper, Dan.
A busy day in the life of Truman the dog includes walks, play time, and a little dog named Oscar. ... More
A busy day in the life of Truman the dog includes walks, play time, and a little dog named Oscar. Less
There is a town
Herman, Gail.
Illustrations and simple text draw the reader into a family celebration at which a girl receives a ... More
Illustrations and simple text draw the reader into a family celebration at which a girl receives a dollhouse in which a birthday party is also going on. Less
What a mess!
Krensky, Stephen.
Although each child is making a mess of his or her own, they all deny responsibility for the mud be... More
Although each child is making a mess of his or her own, they all deny responsibility for the mud being tracked through the house. Less
Work and play
Meltzer Kleinhenz, Sydnie.
A girl looks at different jobs as she thinks about what she might do someday. Includes learning act... More
A girl looks at different jobs as she thinks about what she might do someday. Includes learning activities, parent tips, and word list. Less
Jenny's socks
Murray, Carol.
Jenny has beautiful socks in lots of colors, but her favorite is her pet cat Socks. ... More
Jenny has beautiful socks in lots of colors, but her favorite is her pet cat Socks. Less
Ways to go
Rau, Dana Meachen.
A young girl identifies different methods of transportation as she moves down the street jumping rop... More
A young girl identifies different methods of transportation as she moves down the street jumping rope. Less
Next to an ant
Rockliff, Mara.
A child compares the size of various items and discovers that she is the tallest of all. Includes s... More
A child compares the size of various items and discovers that she is the tallest of all. Includes suggested learning activities. Less
Paul the pitcher
Sharp, Paul.
Rhymed text describes the different things Paul enjoys when he throws a ball. Includes suggested le... More
Rhymed text describes the different things Paul enjoys when he throws a ball. Includes suggested learning activities. Less
Abe Lincoln's hat
Brenner, Martha.
Also available in Overdrive. Abraham Lincoln, one of our greatest presidents, started out in life as... More
Also available in Overdrive. Abraham Lincoln, one of our greatest presidents, started out in life as an absent-minded frontier lawyer. How did he nudge his memory? He stuck letters, court notes, contracts, and even his checkbook in his trademark top hat. When he took off his hat, it was all there! Less
Martin's big words : the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Rappaport, Doreen.
Also available in Overdrive. Illustrated by Bryan Collier Winner of the 2001 NY Times Best Illustrat... More
Also available in Overdrive. Illustrated by Bryan Collier Winner of the 2001 NY Times Best Illustrated Children's Book Award, Rappaport weaves her simple and graceful text and the words of Martin Luther King Jr. into a captivating narrative, telling the story of Dr. King's life in a way that is entirely accessible for young readers. A chronology and bibliography offer the resources for exploring his life further, and stunning, full-colour collage art by the 2001 Coretta Scott King Medal winner Bryan Collier offer an unforgettable portrait of a man who helped change the world forever. Less
The first Thanksgiving
Hayward, Linda.
Describes how the first Thanksgiving celebration came to be. ... More
Describes how the first Thanksgiving celebration came to be. Less
Open wide : tooth school inside
Keller, Laurie.
Also available in Hoopla. Through a classroom setting in which teeth are the students, presents inf... More
Also available in Hoopla. Through a classroom setting in which teeth are the students, presents information about the structure and care of teeth and the services provided by dentists. Less