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)
Dinosaur Time -- by Peggy Parish, Arnold Lobel (Authors) (Book - Child)
"An easy-to-read introduction to eleven different dinosaurs--their size, their diet, the pronunciation of their names, and their distinct characteristics."
All Ages
Age groups: Preschool/Kindergarten (3-5), School Age (6-12)
What Makes a Bird a Bird? -- by May Garelick (Author) (Book - Child)
"What Makes A Bird A Bird? leads the young reader (ages 5-10) to discover, using the scientific approach, what the nature of birds are, what, in fact, differentiates birds from other animals --...
All Ages
Age groups: Preschool/Kindergarten (3-5), School Age (6-12)
Go, Dog, Go! -- by P.D. Eastman (Author) (Book - Child)
"Whether by foot, boat, car, or unicycle, P. D. Eastman's lovable dogs demonstrate the many ways one can travel. The new text emphasizes the concept element of the original while maintaining its...
All Ages
Age groups: Preschool/Kindergarten (3-5), School Age (6-12)
One At a Time -- by David McCord (Author) (Book - Child)
"An illustrated collection of poems about diverse topics including nature, animals, favorite places, and colors." From Card Catalog
All Ages
Age groups: Preschool/Kindergarten (3-5), School Age (6-12)
Ramona the Pest -- by Beverly Clearly (Author) (Book - Child)
"The engaging tale of young Ramona Quimby's first days in kindergarten, Ramona the Pest takes a pint-sized perspective on the trials and delights of beginning school. Ramona can't wait to learn all...
All Ages
Age groups: School Age (6-12)
Skinnybones -- by Barbara Park (Author) (Book - Child)
Two comic novels portray the struggles of middle-grade boys trying to fit in. From Publishers Weekly
All Ages
Age groups: School Age (6-12)
Views from Our Shoes: Growing up with a Brother or Sister with Special Needs -- by Donald Meyer (Author) (Book - Child)
"'I can't imagine havimg a plain old sister,' writes ten--year--old Ryan Clearwater. He is one of 45 siblings in View From Our Shoes who share their experiences as the brother or sister of someone...
All Ages
Age groups: School Age (6-12)
The Muffin Fiend -- by Daniel Pinkwater (Author) (Book - Child)
"From Pinkwater we expect the pure wackiness of a mind given to bizarre bolts of imagination. Absurdities and a few gaps in logic aside, we get it in spades. Someone is stealing all the muffins in...
All Ages
Age groups: School Age (6-12)
The Real Thief -- by William Steig (Author) (Book - Child)
"Who hasn't known the sickening, demoralizing feeling of being falsely accused? In the Real Thief, William Steig explores this injustice with the keen insight of a good psychologist and the skillful...
All Ages
Age groups: School Age (6-12)
