The Empty Window -- by Eve Bunting (Author) (Book - Child)
"With his younger brother's help, C.G. captures a wild parrot for his friend who is dying." From Card Catalog
All Ages
Age groups: School Age (6-12)
A Killing Season -- by Barbara Brenner (Author) (Book - Child)
"Her interest in photography and wildlife, especially the bears living near her home in the mountains of eastern Pennsylvania, provide 16-year-old Allie with opportunites to rebuild her life after her...
All Ages
Age groups: School Age (6-12), Adolescence (13-21)
Helping Children Cope With Stammering -- by Jackie Turnbull, Trudy Stewart (Authors) (Book - Parent/Child)
"Stammering is a widespread problem among children. This guide advises parents on how to give their child support and how to get help. It describes what stammering is and how parents can combat it,...
All Ages
Age groups: Preschool/Kindergarten (3-5), School Age (6-12), Adolescence (13-21), Adulthood (22+)
I Am Not A Short Adult -- by Marilyn Burns (Author) (Book - Child)
"Deals with various aspects of childhood including family, school, money, legal rights, TV and movies, body language, and generally, how to make the most of childhood right now." From Card Catalog
All Ages
Age groups: School Age (6-12), Adolescence (13-21)
Owl Hoots Twice at Catfish Bend -- by Lucien Burman (Author) (Book - Child)
"The family will hoot with delight at this humorous saga of Doc Raccoon and the other inhabitants of Catfish Bend." From Choosing Books for Kids
All Ages
Age groups: School Age (6-12), Adolescence (13-21)
"If I Played My Life" -- by Kate Goldsmith (Author) (Book - Parent)
"This is a poignant collection of poems by people whose lives may have been disrupted, but whose passion for life has not diminished. The more than 100 poems provide a rare glimpse into the lives of...
All Ages
Age groups: Adulthood (22+)
A Picnic in October -- by Eve Bunting (Author) (Book - Child)
During their annual picnic to Ellis Island, Tony's grandparents express their thanks and patriotism as they remember their safe journey to America from Italy, many years ago. (Middle Readers)
All Ages
Age groups: School Age (6-12)
Pictures of Hollis Woods -- by Patricia Reilly Giff (Author) (Book - Child)
When her elderly foster mother shows signs of forgetfulness, 12-year-old Hollis tries to protect them both. (Older Readers)
All Ages
Age groups: School Age (6-12)
Take Me Out to the Ballgame -- by Maryann Kovalski (Author) (Book - Child)
In this familiar sing-along, Grandma has as much fun as her sports-loving granddaughters at a big league baseball stadium. (Younger Readers)
Ages 4 years - 8 years.
Mr. Putter And Tabby Paint The Porch -- by Cynthia Rylant (Author) (Book - Child)
With so much help from his cat Tabby and the neighbor's dog Zeke, Mr. Putter finds it a challenge to paint his front porch! (Younger Readers)
All Ages
Age groups: Toddlerhood (1-3), Preschool/Kindergarten (3-5)