| Staff Picks
MCPL Children's Services staff meet
annually to discuss their favorite books of the year. Here is the list
of their picks among 2003 Children's books. Reviews were written by MCPL
staff.
Picture Books | Fiction | Young
Adult | Nonfiction |
Biography
Picture Books
Appelt, Kathi. BUBBA
AND BEAU GO NIGHT-NIGHT.
“If America loves
country music, its toddlers will go for baby Bubba and his pup
Beau. Filled with regionalisms and lighthearted watercolors, the
book chauffeurs
Bubba through a busy day of errands and finally, reluctantly, to
sleep.”
Ashman, Linda. RUB-A-DUB
SUB.
“In this rhyming underwater adventure,
a young boy in a submarine meets an assortment of underwater creatures.
Bold, colorful illustrations add to the adventure, and a surprise
ending makes it perfect for preschool storytimes.”
Burke, Mary M. A, MY
NAME IS ANDREW.
“A sophisticated alphabet
book with a story for each ‘letter child’ and an abundance
of new words in each one.”
Carter, Don. SEND
IT!
“From Monday through Saturday follow that
package across the country. Great for any age storytime.”
Chodos-Irvine, Margaret. ELLA SARAH GETS DRESSED.
“A persistent
little girl knows what she wants to wear. Will she get her way?
You bet!”
“Ella Sarah knows what she wants to wear, but her family does
not agree with her. And guess what—her outfit turns out to
be perfect! End papers match her pants—big bright polka-dot!
Ella repeats her refrain on every page so the child will remember
it and begin to say it with the reader.
The pictures
are pastel colored with bright splashes. Perfect book for all those independent
dressers.”
“A little girl is determined to wear her favorite outfit.
Good for preschool storytime.”
“Ella Sarah wants to wear ‘pink polka-dot pants, my
dress with the orange and green flowers, my purple-and-blue striped
socks, my yellow shoes,
and my red hat,’ but her family has other ideas.”
Cronin, Doreen. DIARY OF A WORM.
“A ‘scrapbook’ keepsake
from a worm’s point of view with occasional ecological tips and
many pointers on appreciating others’ differences. This is
a funny book that could be read as a beginning reader by a good 2nd
grade
reader."
“What’s life really like for a worm growing up in today’s world?
Enjoy a worm’s eye view of the everyday ups and downs of life. Great
for kindergarten booktalks and summertime reading fun.”
“The lowly earthworm becomes middle class and lovable in this newest book
by Cronin. In addition to being a humorous read-aloud, there’s
the added benefit of gaining some basic facts about worms.”
“This is the diary of a worm that tells about his day by day
adventures, the good and bad things about being a worm. It is funny
and has beautiful illustrations.”
“A young worm chronicles the ups and downs of his daily life, and when
he teases his sister that her face looks like her rear end, he’s
actually right. For primary graders who will go on to Pilkey and Sczieska.”
"Dig around in the life of a worm-child from spring through
summer and discover a whole new world underground. Don't miss this
hysterical sure-fire hit for all
ages; especially for those 'too old' for picture books."
"Hysterical life of a worm from March 20th to August 1st. Using
great illustrations, a look at a worm's underground life through
the writings of a worm."
"Here is a true family picture book, a chance to laugh together
and remark that this worm family is a lot 'like ours.' Read it out-of-doors
after a rain,
when the worms can join you."
Elya, Susan Middleton. OH NO, GOTTA GO!
“A pretty Sunday afternoon,
a relaxing family ride until…’Oh no, gotta go!’ The
little girl needs a baño! The hunt for the bathroom provides
a look at lots of neighborhood sights, along with a sprinkling of
Spanish
vocabulary and humor. Everyone can identify!”
Ernst, Lisa Campbell. HANNAH MAE O'HANNIGAN'S WILD WEST SHOW.
"City-born
Hannah Mae's kind and loving parents help her achieve her goal
of becoming a real cowgirl by practicing with a few minor city adjustments,
like
herding gerbils and roping stuffed animals. Yeehaw! Hannah Mae!"
"How does a city girl end up becoming a famous cowgirl who
saves the West?"
Fleming, Denise. BUSTER.
“Can a dog find room in his heart for
a pesty feline intruder? Terrific facial expressions all animal
lovers will appreciate.”
“Buster the dog’s happy and blissful days come to a
halt with the arrival of Betty the CAT!”
Frazee, Marla. ROLLER
COASTER.
"Clickety, clackety, clickety,
clackety, Whee! A peek at a first time ride at the amusement park.
A lively pre-summer short booktalk or story to share with K-1st graders."
"The thrills, fears, and the excitement of different people
riding on the roller coaster."
Goodhart, Pippa. PUDGY:
A PUPPY TO LOVE.
"Who knows when a new
friend will appear! Simple text with delightful, bold illustrations
make this book a true joy for toddler story times."
"A lonely puppy befriends an equally lonely girl. Good storytelling
book for 2-3 year olds."
Gugler, Laurel Dee. THERE'S
A BILLY GOAT IN THE GARDEN.
"A rowdy
group of animals try to get the stubborn billy goat out of the
garden. A tiny bee manages to do it. For 3-4 year olds, good for
children to
act out the story."
"In this traditional tale from Puerto Rico, it is the small
bee which is successful in getting the goat out of the garden when
even the larger animals
fail. The illustrations, done in textiles, give this book a homey feel.
"The beautiful pictures of the barnyard animals trying to
deal with the goat in the garden are all hand-stitched from various
fabrics."
Hest, Amy. YOU
CAN DO IT, SAM.
"Can a bear on a winter morning
wait for the cakes to cook? Good preschool storytime picture book."
Hudson, Cheryl Willis. HANDS
CAN.
"A rhyming book to show toddlers
all the things they can do with their hands."
Jones, Ursula. THE
WITCHES' CHILDREN.
"Everyone in the park knows
there is trouble when the witches' children visit, even if they
really don't mean harm. And, of course, trouble is what they cause
when they
try to help a little girl rescue her boat by turning her into a
frog. Wonderful pictures, wonderful resolution. Great read-aloud
for 1st,
2nd grades."
Krebs, Laurie. WE
ALL WENT ON SAFARI.
"A visually beautiful book
that is at once a rhyming counting book in English and Swahili,
and an introduction to the flora, fauna, geography, and culture of
Tanzania."
Lee, Ho Back. WHILE
WE WERE OUT.
"The clever white rabbit finds
her way into the patio door, while a family is visiting Grandma.
She is exploring things, enjoying the comfort of human life, satisfying
her curiosity before the family returns."
"How can a rabbit be so smart imitating what people do while
his owners are out! Well, a rabbit will be a rabbit. You'll see why
at the end."
Lewin, Betsy. CAT
COUNT.
“How many cats are in your family?
Count along with this playful verse to see how many I have! Fun
for read aloud."
Martin, Bill, and Eric Carle. PANDA
BEAR, PANDA BEAR, WHAT DO YOU SEE?
“Brightly-colored paper collages of rare animal species
highlight this beautifully illustrated book which introduces young
children to the concept of endangered species in a rhythmic, non-threatening
way reminiscent of previous favorite tales like BROWN BEAR, BROWN
BEAR, WHAT DO YOU SEE?"
Meadows, Michelle. THE
WAY THE STORM STOPS.
“Sounds of a thunderstorm
become a reassuring rhythmic lullaby in this picture book by a
local author. Storytime possibilities with its lyrical sound, softly
colored illustration, and appealing multiethnic mother and daughter.”
Millman, Isaac. MOSES
GOES TO A CONCERT.
“A sweet story of
a deaf boy; Moses and his deaf school friends attend a concert.
Their teacher has two surprises for them which make this concert
memorable
for them. Sign language is introduced throughout the book. Readers
follow Moses on his first day of at a school for the deaf in
MOSES GOES TO SCHOOL where he participates in the same routines and
activities
as a non-deaf child. The newest book MOSES GOES TO A PLAY is
based on a nationally known theater, the Little Theatre of the Deaf.”
Morrow. MOMMY
LOVES HER BABY.
“Cheery, comforting story with
a surprise in the middle. Perfect for storytimes—toddlers or
twos.”
Murphy, Mary. I
KISSED THE BABY.
“Celebrate the arrival of a
little one! White on black, black on white illustrations with color
accents provides a good contrast for baby’s developing eyes.
The simple and repetitive text makes this book a must for infant
story times.”
Partridge, Elizabeth. WHISTLING.
“A father and son share the
wonder of new beginnings—sunrise and a growing-up skill. This
beautifully craft, quilt –illustrated picture book is a lovely
family read-together.”
Perkins, Lynn Rae. SNOW
MUSIC.
“If you have always thought of
a snow-covered winter scene as the ultimate quiet, you never will
again. Slowly, gently, the music builds. Beautiful, haunting."
Rathman, Peggy. DAY
THE BABIES CRAWLED AWAY.
"Silhouettes against
shaded backgrounds, this story makes a preschooler a hero by rescuing
babies who crawl away from their pre-occupied, pie-eating parents.
Sing-song rhymes and inventive detail make this book one that begs
to read again and again and again."
"When parents are distracted, it falls to a young boy to save
the day. Wonderful illustrations"
"Can a young boy keep five wandering babies safe when they
leave a picnic? Captivating illustrations. Wonderful to read aloud
to a preschooler or kindergartner."
"Touching story about a boy who saved the day when the babies
crawled away from a fair. Charming, rich illustrations."
Recorvits, Helen. MY
NAME IS YOON. (Pictures by Gabi Swiatkowska.)
"Yoon
chronicles how she makes her adjustment to living in a new land
by using her imagination and patience."
"Yoon" means "shining wisdom" in Korean, but
Yoon lives in America now, and she feels neither "shining" nor "wise." She
feels different, just as different as her name looks written in English
(letters standing alone) instead of Korean symbols (happy, dancing together).
Words
and pictures dance together in this picture book detailing a child's
search for herself
in a new land."
Segal, Lore. MORRIS
THE ARTIST.
"Morris goes to Benjamin's birthday
party with a present that he wants to keep for himself. He finds
it difficult to enjoy the party while holding onto the gift, but
when it
is finally opened all the partygoers have fun with it."
Tildes, Phyllis Limbacher. CALICO'S
CURIOUS KITTENS.
"While Mama
Calico takes a nap, her playful kittens go exploring and land in
trouble. Ages 2-5. Story time candidate"
"Calico's curious seven kittens explore their world and make
a new friend. Charming story with lovely illustrations and useful
for spatial concepts."
Voake, Charlotte. GINGER
FINDS A HOME.
"A prequel to GINGER,
we learn how a scrawny cat, which lives in the weeds, drinks from
puddles and eats from garbage pails, comes to live with a little
girl. Great
for cat-themed storytimes."
Vrombaut, An. CLARABELLA'S
TEETH.
"Does the young reader feel
teeth brushing takes too much time? What if he had as many teeth
as a crocodile? See how Clarabella's friends help resolve her brushing
problem in this colorful tale."
"Will Clarabella crocodile ever finish her many teeth in time
to play with her friends? Lively, vibrant illustrations add to the
fun. Good read aloud."
Waddell, Martin. HI
HARRY: THE MOVING STORY OF HOW ONE SLOW TORTOISE SLOWLY MADE A FRIEND. (Illustrated by Barbara Firth.)
"Harry is so-o-o slow that he can't keep up with most of the
animals in his world, but there is a friend for everyone, and Harry
finds his."
"The title of this picture book reveals the story. Harry the
tortoise would like to make friends with the other animals, but they
are all too fast moving
and too busy to notice. Finally, Harry meets a snail,and it is the start
of a perfect friendship. The water color illustrations are nicely
suited to the text
with a lively motion and endearing equality to the animals."
Wells, Rosemary. FELIX
AND THE WORRIER.
"Felix is such a worrier
until a special birthday present changes everything. A picture
book for worriers of all ages!"
Wilson, Karma. BEAR
SNORES ON. (2002)
"Bear is asleep for the
winter in his cave. But his friends gather there to keep warm.
Despite the party, 'bear snores on."
BEAR WANTS MORE. (2003)
"Bear has just woken up from his winter nap, and
he's hungry. Can his friends help fill him up?"
"Spring has arrived, and Bear is hungry. Can his friends help
Bear find enough to eat? Great for storytelling."
Zimmerman, Andrea and David Clemesha. DIGGER
MAN.
"What would
you do if you had your own powerful digger? Bright, action-packed
illustrations will stir the imagination of aspiring construction
workers."
Fiction
Avi. SILENT
MOVIE. (Easy J)
"Black and white images follow one
after another in this gentle story of a Swedish immigrant couple
and their young son struggling to survive hardship in New York City
in
the early part of the twentieth century."
Clements, Andrew. WEEK
IN THE WOODS.
"Mark runs away from the
class trip in New Hampshire and the teacher who seemed out to get
him. Can he survive?"
Codell, Esme. SAHARA
SPECIAL.
"An unwilling student struggling
with a scattershot collection of personal papers hidden behind
the 940's of the public library, a just-up-and-left dad plus anger
to spare
meets her match in Miss Pointy, the 5th grade teacher. Through
humorous encouragement and innovative guidance, Sarah uncovers her
true self
as a writer."
"After Sahara's father abandons the family, fifth grader Sahara
is not interested in doing her school work and is pushed into sessions
with the special needs teacher.
The arrival of "Miss Pointy", a very non conventional yet inspiring
teacher helps Sahara overcome her fears and brings out her true talents.
Contemporary realistic fiction suitable for grades 4th thru 6th told with
humor and compassion."
"Sahara's secret writing and world lands her with a special needs
teacher, a fate equivalent to being ' the street person of the school" When she transfers
to "Miss Pointy's" class, the new unorthodox teacher supports her
desire to write and the individuality of each of her classmates."
"Slices of life from the journal of Sahara Jones during fifth
grade. Although she starts out with the special needs teacher, with
the support of her mother
and a dynamic new teacher, she's able to reach her true goal of becoming
a writer."
Creech, Sharon. GRANNY
TORRELLI MAKE SOUP.
"How can Granny's
cooking solve the rough spots in 12-year-old Bailey and Rosie's
friendship? This book has universal appeal to middle schoolers."
"With the use of old world stories, Granny helps Rosie deal
with friendships and assorted life puzzles that all 12-year-olds
face. With the added element
of a friend with disabilities, this sensitive look at growing up would
be a great read for 9-12 year olds and a good book for book talks/book
discussions."
"Warm words and family recipes from Granny Torrelli keep Rosie
and her best friend Bailey as lifelong friends--even though there
are always twists and turns
in life."
"While they cook, a girl and her Italian grandmother sort out
difficulties with the girl's best friend, a blind boy. Great for
third-grade summer reading."
"While cooking, a little girl and her grandmother share their
thoughts about relationships. Good story about family interaction
for 3rd and 4th graders. Could
be used for discussion"
"Can Grandma Torrelli use a lesson in the preparation of an
recipe to teach two old friends to overcome their angry feelings?
The reconciliation is as tasty
as the soup."
DiCamillo, Kate. TALE
OF DESPEREAUX.
"This is an adventure story
about a mouse born with big ears. He loved to read stories of knights
and music, falls deeply in love with Princess Pea and is sentenced
to death for communicating with humans. Other characters are the
light loving rat and a half deaf servant girl who dreams to be a
princess.
Through love, courage, hope and forgiveness, each one of them experiences
their own journey."
"A fairy tale with a rollicking cast of characters and their
intertwined lives, and a mouse hero with a giant size heart."
"In this Newbery award winner, the intertwining stories of
a mouse, a rat, and a servant girl weave together to tell a tale
of bravery and not being afraid
to be yourself. Great for readaloud and book discussions."
"Written like a fairy tale, the lives of a mouse, a rat, a
girl, and a princess are connected when Despereaux the mouse falls
in love with the princess."
"This is a thoroughly engaging story of a cauliflower-eared
servant, a lovely princess, a brave unorthodox mouse and a host of
scoundrels."
"Despereaux Tilling, a big-earred tiny mouse is able to accomplish gigantic
tasks, but he is enabled by those who have "a change of heart."
DiTerlizzi, Tony. FIELD
GUIDE.
"The Grace children and their
mother move into a dilapidated Spiderwick estate and quickly find
themselves in a dark and fascinating world of fairies."
Downer, Ann. HATCHING
MAGIC.
"Gideon, a wizard living in the 13th century,
has to follow his dragon through a bolt hole into contemporary
Boston in order to bring her back. His enemy, Kobold, follows Gideon
in order
to try and steal the dragon. In Boston, Theodora, an 11 year old,
gets involved and rescues the dragon's baby which has just hatched."
DuPrau, Jeanne. CITY
OF EMBER.
"A stellar first children's novel.
Imagine life in a world of isolation, increasingly frequent power
outages and supply shortages. There's only one way to escape--Would
you be
brave enough to try to find it? Great for 5th or 6th grade booktalks
and a great summertime boredom buster."
Elliott, Laura Malone. FLYING
SOUTH.
"Political events of the summer
of 1968 create the backdrop to the story of a lonely girl whose
only true friend is Doc, the family's long-time gardener."
Fine, Anne. TRUE
STORY OF CHRISTMAS.
"Ralph, banished to his
bedroom on Christmas day, recounts he day when sixteen relatives
descend on the house, and the family feud that does them in. Which
relative
is most obnoxious?"
Fleischman, Sid. DISAPPEARING
ACT.
"Kevin and his older sister
Holly travel from New Mexico to California fleeing from a mysterious
stalker. He wants something from them. But what?"
"Realistic fiction with a touch of mystery and humor. An excellent book
for reluctant readers as every chapter has an exciting twist or turn. Kevin and
his 21 year old opera style singing sister Holly run from Arizona to Venice Beach
in California to start a new life when they realize their mother has died in
an archeological accident and that Holly is being stalked by "Toad," a
very frightening stranger."
Giff. MAGGIE'S
DOOR
"Alternating stories of Nory and her friend
Sean as they leave Ireland during the potato famine and endure a treacherous
journey on a "coffin ship before joyfully reuniting with family
in Brooklyn. Patricia Reilly Giff fans will again be delighted with
this companion novel to NORY RYAN'S SONG."
"Keeping her sister Maggie's address close to her heart, Nory
Ryan leaves her famine plagued home in Ireland to begin a long and
arduous journey to her
final destination--America. Excellent choice for a third grade book discussion."
"Will Nory, starving and penniless survive the lonely and dangerous
journey to America? Great for a discussion of immigration to the
United States."
Hahn, Mary Downing. HEAR
THE WIND BLOW.
"A realistic portrayal
of the devastating effects the Civil War had on families, in particular,
children. Everything is taken from the Haswell children, their
parents, their home, and at times their personal safety. Yet they
are able to
survive and keep together despite their hardships. It is a very
unglamorous portrayal seeking to reveal the true human and environmental
cost of
war."
"('Cold Mountain Jr.') Expert storyteller Mary Hahn delivers
an old-fashioned page-turner in this novel set in NorthernVirginia
during the Civil War. Orphaned
by the War, 13-year-old Haswell Magruder's only hope for survival is to
find his
older brother who is serving with the Confederate Army at Petersburg.
Contains violence and a suggested rape. 5-6th grades; good transition
to YA; for Civil
War buffs; excellent period details."
Henkes, Kevin. OLIVE'S
OCEAN.
"When 12 year-old Martha spends
her traditional family summer vacation at her grandmother's cottage
at the beach, she finds a boyfriend, a closer relationship with
her grandmother, and a budding career as an author as she learns
how to
cope with a classmate's death."
Hesse, Karen. ALEUTIAN
SPARROW.
"Told in unrhymed verse through
the eyes of a native girl, this describes the forced evacuation
of the Aleutian Islanders after a Japanese invasion during WWII and
the 3 years of suffering they endured in American internment camps."
Ibbotson, Eva. NOT
JUST A WITCH.
"Years ago a fight over a hat
ended their friendship. How can two witches ever be friends again?"
Jones, Diana Wynn. POWER
OF THREE.
"An old curse put on the Outmounders
now also affects the lives of the Giants and the Dorig. Are the
three gifted children of the Outmounders the 'Power of Three?' (Grades
4-8)"
Klise, Kate. LETTERS
FROM CAMP.
"Can three pairs of quarreling
siblings survive Camp Happy Harmony and prevent a murder?"
Lawrence, Caroline. DOLPHINS
OF LAURENTUM.
"In 1st century Rome,
four friends rush to find a sunken treasure…and revenge."
"Four Friends seek sunken treasure and learn the value of forgiveness.
A window on the social life and customs of ancient Rome."
Love, D. Ann. PUPPETEER'S
APPRENTICE.
"Entranced by a marionette
play, Mouse, a scullery maid feels she and the puppets 'must belong
to each other.' Fascinating glimpse into the medieval world
of traveling puppeteers."
Martin, Ann. BELLE
TEAL.
"Life brings changes for Belle Teal
and her mom as Gran's memory begins to fade. School is no easier
in this first year of desegregation in their rural Southern town,
where
Belle befriends her new classmate Darryl in a climate of hostility
and racism."
Martin, Ann, and Laura Godwin. MEANEST
DOLL IN THE WORLD.
"Sequel
to the DOLL PEOPLE. Annabelle Doll and Tiffany Fancraft must find a
way to subdue "Mean Mimi" the fairy doll who has run amuck."
Mead, Alice. YEAR
OF NO RAIN.
“A Sudanese boy leaves his village
seeking survival and knowledge. Recommended for 5th and 6th grade
booktalks.”
Nelson, Theresa. RUBY
ELECTRIC.
"For this 12-year-old aspiring
screenwriter, movies are often better than real life as she copes
with middle school anxieties and the mystery of her absent father.
Still,
this contemporary story is often funny with an appealing central
character and assorted family and friends. Good for 5th-6th grade
booktalks.”
O’Connor, Barbara, FAME
AND GLORY IN FREEDOM, GEORGIA.
“When
a lonely and taciturn boy joins her 6th grade class, an unpopular
girl decides he will be the friend she is looking for.
Pattison, Darcy. JOURNEY
OF OLIVER K WOODMAN. (J Easy)
“Tameka
invites Uncle Ray, who lives in South Carolina to visit her in
California. Unable to go, Uncle Ray sends a friend, Oliver K. Woodman,
a life-sized
hinged wooden man that he has carved. Vibrant and textured illustrations.”
”Uncle Ray can’t visit Tameka so he builds and then
sends Oliver for a visit. Tameka is kept informed of his progress
through letters sent by
the people who help him along his way. Fabulous illustration by Joe Cepeda.”
White, Ruth. TADPOLE.
“Carolina, the youngest of four Collins
girls, tells the tale of that summer of 1955, when they and their
mama had to hide their 13-year-old guitar-playing cousin from his
mean abusive
guardian Uncle Matthew. Lively, upbeat treatment of a difficult
topic. Good choice for 5th-6th grade parent/child book club.”
“A 13-year-old runaway orphan from his abusive uncle, ‘Tadpole’ stays
at his aunt’s house with her 4 daughters and wins admiration of the
family and their community
with his charismatic, optimistic, smart, and charming character. Narrated
by a first singular—his aunt’s youngest daughter—with
rich dialogue and strong local color of 1950’s Ky. I fell in love
with Tadpole!”
Winkler, Henry and Lin Oliver. HANK
ZIPZER SERIES.
“The comical
misadventures of a young boy with learning difficulties and faithful
friends. Hank’s heart is always in the right place, but his
brain gets in the way causing hilarious hijinks. Great for a 3rd
or 4th grade
book discussion and summer reading fun.”
“The first in the series is HANK ZIPZER, THE MOSTLY TRUE CONFESSIONS OF
THE WORLD’S BEST UNDERACHIEVER. Another is NIAGARA FALLS, OR DOES IT? Fourth
grade is starting where third grade left off—same fear of writing, same
feeling of stupidity, same misunderstandings with his parents and principal Love—until
something happens to make Hank see himself in a different light. Recommended
for that “reality fiction” homework assignment for 3rd and
4th graders.”
Woodson, Jacqueline. LOCOMOTION.
“Eleven-year-old Lonnie Collins
Motion, orphaned by fire at seven and separated from his beloved
sister, documents his school life, friends, and foster home with
his newly
discovered poetic talent, subtly revealing emotional recovery and renewal.”
“11yr old Lonnie C. Motion lost his parents to fire, his little
sister to a foster home, and found himself in another foster home
and writing poetry
every day in his inner-city school. Great for ages 9 through middle school."
"Like Sharon Creech's LOVE
THAT DOG, this book compiles poetry by
a young protagonist who has suffered a loss. Lonnie is an orphaned
11-year old boy with a loving heart, whose poems are easy to read but
not necessarily
easy
to think about. The book is poignant but sometimes not quite believable
as a child's voice."
Young Adult
Simmons, Michael. POOL
BOY.
"When Brett's father is arrested for
insider trading, Brett must deal with his fall from rich spoiled
teenager to a poor working but angry teen."
Nonfiction
J 510TAN Tang. MATH-TERPIECES:
The Art of Problem Solving.
"Paintings,
poems, and challenges. Answers in the back. Ages 5-10."
J 597.95FAC Facklam, Margery. LIZARDS
WEIRD AND WONDERFUL.
"It's
a lizard world! Can you tell the difference between an anole and
a basilisk?"
J 636.7HEY Heyman, Anita. GRETCHEN,
THE BICYCLE DOG.
"In this
lovely true story, Gretchen the dachshund, injured in a freak accident,
narrates how she learned to cope with her disability with the help
of her fancy new set of wheels."
J 796.0196KEN Kent, Deborah. ATHLETES
WITH DISABIITIES.
"Bright
vivid pictures and lots of information about athletes participating
in 'regular' or para-Olympic sports."
Biography
JB Darwin. Sis, Peter. TREE
OF LIFE: A book depicting the life of Charles Darwin, naturalist,
geologist, and thinker.
"Numerous detailed,
colorful illustrations based upon Darwin's own writings help
to convey the fact-filled, remarkable story of the English schoolboy
who will
sail around the world on a five year voyage, spend many years
studying nature, and write a book on evolution that will change the
world.
Highly recommended for younger readers."
JB Franklin. Schanzer, Rosalyn. HOW
BEN FRANKLIN STOLE THE LIGHTNING.
"A
lively and amusing biography about an amazing American who invented
such things as swim fins, bifocals, and the lightning, as well
as being an author, statesman, and athlete. Ages 6-10."
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