You Go Away -- by Dorothy Corey, Diane Paterson (Authors) (Book - Child)
"This title became the picture book of choice for helping children deal with separation anxiety. The repetition of the words 'You go away. You come back' in various forms gives parents and...
All Ages
Age groups: Toddlerhood (1-3), Preschool/Kindergarten (3-5)
The Dead Bird -- by Margaret Brown (Author) (Book - Child)
"There is a little bird lying on its side. Its eyes are closed and there's no heart beat. The children are very sorry, so they decide to say good-bye. In the forest, they dig a hole for the bird, and...
All Ages
Age groups: Toddlerhood (1-3), Preschool/Kindergarten (3-5)
Peggy's New Brother -- by Eleanor Schick (Author) (Book - Child)
"Peggy doesn't want a new brother as much as she wants a dog, but when she discovers that she can stop the baby's crying when no one else can, she decides it's all right to have a little brother." ...
All Ages
Age groups: Toddlerhood (1-3), Preschool/Kindergarten (3-5)
Corduroy -- by Don Freeman (Author) (Book - Child)
"Have you ever dreamed of being locked in a department store at night? The endearing story of Corduroy paints a picture of the adventures that might unfold (for a teddy bear at least) in such a...
All Ages
Age groups: Toddlerhood (1-3), Preschool/Kindergarten (3-5)
Strega Nona -- by Tomie de Paola (Author) (Book - Child)
"De Paola's illustrations aptly capture the whimsy of this ancient tale... simple line drawings clearly reveal the agony and ecstasy of pasta power, the muted colors create just the right ambiance for...
All Ages
Age groups: Preschool/Kindergarten (3-5), School Age (6-12)
Homecoming -- by Cynthia Voigt (Author) (Book - Child)
"Abandoned by their mother, four children begin a search for a home and an identity." From Card Catalog
All Ages
Age groups: School Age (6-12)
Conrad's War -- by Andrew Davies (Author) (Book - Child)
"Currently fascinated with wars, army, killing, and guns, Conrad becomes convinced that through dreams or time warp he is experiencing action in a past war." From Card Catalog
All Ages
Age groups: School Age (6-12)
A Very Touchy Subject -- by Todd Strasser (Author) (Book - Child)
"The summer before Scott's senior year, when his libido is especially high, he befriends his neighbor, a troubled girl of questionable repute, and suprisingly develops a new slant on life." From Card...
All Ages
Age groups: School Age (6-12)
Tom's Midnight Garden -- by Philippa Pearce (Author) (Book - Child)
"Tom is furious. His brother, Peter, has measles, so now Tom is being shipped off to stay with Aunt Gwen and Uncle Alan in their boring old apartment. There'll be nothing to do there and no one to...
All Ages
Age groups: School Age (6-12)
Beloved Benjamine Is Waiting -- by Jean Karl (Author) (Book - Child)
"Hound by a gang of kids after her mother's disappearance leaving her on her own, Lucinda hides in the abandoned caretaker's house the local cementery where she makes contact with intelligent being...
All Ages
Age groups: School Age (6-12)