Little girl Fern senses that her grandma, Nanna, is not like she used to be. There’s no longer a sparkle in her eye, nor the warm smile on her face. Nanna needs more joy, and little Fern is determined to find it for her. Little Fern takes all of her best tools, and off she…
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Thank You, Earth: A Love Letter to Our Planet by April Pulley Sayre
The author of Raindrops Roll and Best in Snow has come out with another celebration of nature and its wonders. This book is full of stunning photographs and rich descriptive words. The back matter gives information on how to turn your “thank you” into actions—skipping straws, for example. Sayre also gives location and species detail…
Knockout by K.A. Holt
Levi is tired of being told what he can’t do, of having his mother and brother always hovering and worrying about him. He was born prematurely, and still has some health issues, but that doesn’t mean that he wants to be treated like a baby. His dad encourages him to try a new sport, and…
Lena’s Shoes Are Nervous: A First-Day-of-School Dilemma by Keith Calabrese
Lena’s Shoes are Nervous, by Keith Calabrese, is a witty story about a young gal on her first day of kindergarten. Although she is anticipating a fun day, her little school shoes don’t want to go. What can she do? Well, she decides to consult her dad, and between the two of them, and some serious…
Thank you, Omu! by Oge More
This book begins with Omu (AH-moo) in her top floor apartment cooking a thick red stew in a big fat pot for her nice evening meal. Just before she sits down to eat it, there’s a knock at the door. It’s a little boy asking about the delicious smell. What do you think Omu does?…
My Year in the Middle by Lila Quintero Weaver
Lu is the daughter of Argentinian immigrants, living in Alabama. She's in sixth grade, in a recently integrated school and feeling like an outsider of her own because she's Latina. For the most part, white students and black students sit on opposite sides of the room, are only friends with people who look like them.…
Look at Me: How to Attract Attention in the Animal World by Steve Jenkins
Everyone loves learning about camouflage in the animal world, and nonfiction books are a great way to learn about it. However, animals don't only use camouflage. Sometimes it is just as important to stand out! Changing colors, leaping, dancing, odors, inflating like a balloon, or even screaming are quite useful to signal a warning or…
Business Pig by Andrea Zuill
Jasper the pig was born on a farm, but didn’t feel that he was too much like the other pigs. He drew graphs and charts, walked around in a suit holding a briefcase, and refused to be so messy like his sloppy little siblings. Read this book and see how Jasper found his place around the farm.…
Mommy’s Khimar by Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow
A young child uses her imagination when dressing up in mommy’s khimar, also sometimes called a hijab. She loves looking through mommy’s closet at all the beautiful colors and patterns. When she puts on the khimar, she can become a regal queen, a bright sun, or even a superhero. This book will be both a…
Drum Roll Please by Lisa Jenn Bigelow
Melly and her best friend, Olivia, are all set for rock-'n'-roll summer camp and on their way when Melly's parents announce that they are getting a divorce. Then Melly and Olivia get placed in different cabins and bands...but Melly has only ever played with Olivia. Everyone else in her band has a different style of…
