Learning All the Time -- by John Holt (Author) (Book - Parent)
"A leading figure in school reform who died in 1985, the author professed that "children learn from anything and everything they see." According to PW , "Holt's ideas , which have been successfully,...
All Ages
Age groups: Toddlerhood (1-3), Preschool/Kindergarten (3-5), School Age (6-12)
Nana Upstairs and Nana Downstairs -- by Tomie de Paola (Author) (Book - Child)
"Tommy is four years old, and he loves visiting the nome of his grandmother, Nana Downstairs, and his great-grandmother, Nana Upstairs won't be there anymore, and Tommy must struggle with saying...
All Ages
Age groups: Toddlerhood (1-3), Preschool/Kindergarten (3-5)
Lizard's Song -- by George Shannon (Author) (Book - Child)
"Bear was the kind who, when he wanted something, took it. And what he wanted was Lizard's song. Lizard was happy to share it, but somehow Bear just couldn't seem to get it right. 'A jolly, amiable...
All Ages
Age groups: Toddlerhood (1-3), Preschool/Kindergarten (3-5)
Veronica, the Show off -- by Nancy Robinson (Author) (Book - Child)
"Although lonely and desperately in need of friends, Veronica overwhelms her new classmates with her outrageous behavior in a bid for attention." From Card Catalog
All Ages
Age groups: Toddlerhood (1-3), Preschool/Kindergarten (3-5), School Age (6-12)
The North Wind and the Sun -- by Jean LaFontaine (Author) (Book - Child)
"The North Wind and the Sun are having a competition to see who is the stronger. The Wind blows and blows. Leaves fall off the trees, ships start sinking, all the animals are frightened. Surely...
All Ages
Age groups: Preschool/Kindergarten (3-5), School Age (6-12)
Who's Seen the Scissors? -- by Fernando Krahn (Author) (Book - Child)
"The tailor's scissors suddenly take off on a rampage, snipping their way around town leaving a wake of mild destruction." From Card Catalog
All Ages
Age groups: Preschool/Kindergarten (3-5), School Age (6-12)
Sharks -- by Ann McGovern (Author) (Book - Child)
"Easy-to-read text and pictures answer basic questions about sharks." From Card Catalog
All Ages
Age groups: Preschool/Kindergarten (3-5), School Age (6-12)
Are You My Mother? -- by P.D. Eastman (Author) (Book - Child)
"This is the classic from which many of our staff first learned to read, starting us on a path of unremitting bibliophilia. Are You My Mother? follows a confused baby bird who's been denied the...
All Ages
Age groups: Preschool/Kindergarten (3-5), School Age (6-12)
Dinosaurs and Beasts of Yore -- by William Cole (Author) (Book - Child)
"A collection of humorous poetry about extinct animals." From Card Catalog
All Ages
Age groups: Preschool/Kindergarten (3-5), School Age (6-12)
Misty of Chincoteague -- by Marguerite Henry (Author) (Book - Child)
"Among them is the most mysterious of all, Phantom, a rarely seen mare that eludes all efforts to capture her--that is, until a young boy and girl lay eyes on her and determine that they can't live...
All Ages
Age groups: School Age (6-12)
