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Tellers of Tales
Picture Book Tales By Virtue, Trait, Topic, Theme, Teller, Publisher & Profession
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VIRTUES
Backbone, Confidence, Courtesy, Determination, Diligence, Excellence, Feeling, Inspirational, Moderation, Patience, Preparedness, Purposeful, Refined, Stamina, Tenacious, Willpower, Worth
TRAITS
Ambitious, Attitude, Earnest, Empowered, Resolute, Simplicity
TOPICS
Environmental Care, Good Vs Evil
VIRTUES
Backbone
Akiak
by Robert J. Blake - 1997
Puffin Books
An injured dog shows perseverance by refusing to quit the annual Alaskan dogsledding race.
Molly Brown
The Champion of Children: The Story of Janusz Korczak
by Tomek Bogacki - 2009
Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Historic tale when orphans publish their own weekly newspaper & hold court in Warsaw, Poland.
Girl Wonder: A Baseball Story in Nine Innings
by Deborah Hopkinson - 2003
Aladdin
A girl finds empowerment playing ball, this story will inspire kids to take on the world.
Cunningham Elementary School
How Santa Got His Job
by Stephen Krensky, Illustrated by S. D. Schindler - 1998
Simon and Schuster
After meeting some elves Santa uses his loves & talents to create a perfect career.
powertalkalex
I Could Do That: Esther Morris Gets Women the Vote
by Linda White - 2005
Farrar, Straus and Giroux
In 1869, one womans attitude helped all women eventually vote.
lconstable100
My Little Island
by Frané Lessac - 1084
HarperCollins
A boy returns to his old island & brings his friend to show around his past life on Montserrat island.
One Love Teacher Concord
My Rows and Piles of Coins
by Tololwa M. Mollel, Illustrated by E. B. Lewis - 1999
Clarion
A determined Tanzanian boy saves his coins to afford a bicycle to help his mom bring things to and from the market.
Reading Street
New Socks
by Bob Shea - 2007
Little, Brown Books
A new pair of socks give a chick confidence to go down the big kids slide & talk to the President.
Aaron Carlin
The Paperboy
by Dav Pilkey - 1996
Scholastic
An independent boy & his dog work his pre-dawn paper route while everyone is sleeping soundly.
Mrs. Clark's Reading Corner
Song and Dance Man
by Karen Ackerman - 1988
Knopf Books for Young Readers
Grandpa was a Vaudeville performer who puts on his old Variety show for his grandchildren.
Alana DeVoy
Squashed in the Middle
by Elizabeth Winthrop, Illus. by Pat Cummings - 2005
Henry Holt
One of the plights of the middle child is not being listened to, until they stick up for themselves.
Read2gether Foundation
The Three Ninja Pigs
by Coery Rosen Schwartz - 2012
G.P. Putnam's
The pigs train in aikido, jujitsu & karate to be certified weapons in preparation for the big bad wolf.
Story Shark
The Wonderful Fluffy Little Squishy
by Beatrice Alemagna. (written & illustrated). Tr. by Claudia Zoe Bedrick - 2015
Enchanted Lion Books
A girls imagination and determination goes wild looking for a fluffy little squishy present for moms birthday.
Read Aloud For Kids
Would I Ever Lie to You?
by Caralyn Buehner - 2007
Dial Books
A boy gets teased from a cousin who keeps making stuff up, he turns the tables by pretending to be poisoned.
Jason Yerka
Confidence
Amazing Grace
by Mary Hoffman - 1991
Dial Books
An optimistic tale proving anyone can do anything they thrive to do and be.
Story Time for All Kids
The Carrot Seed
by Ruth Krauss and Crockett Johnson- 1993
HarperCollins or Festival
A kid's unwavering faith and confidence that his seeds will grow.
Hearts and Heroes Read Alouds
Eloise
by Kay Thompson- 1955
Simon & Schuster
Getting bored is not allowed, so the wild self-confident adventures and self-imposed responsibilities thrive
Allison Marie ABC
George, the Dragon and the Princess
by Christopher Wormell - 2007
Red Fox
A clumsy mouse has a special talent that keeps the dragon away.
Mary Barson
Gossie & Gertie
by Olivier Dunrea,
Houghton
Two duckling friends stay friends and keep their lives & what they enjoy seperate.
MsBeckyAndBear'sStoryTime
Heart of a Tiger
by Marsha Diane Arnold - 1995
Dial
A kittens bravery is achieved by following her dreams and never giving up.
Henrietta and the Golden Eggs
by Hanna Johansen, Illus. by Käthi Bhend. Translated by John Barrett. David R. Godine - 1999
David R. Godine Publisher
A young hen breaks out of the crowded coop to have fun, as others hens follow they await a golden egg.
I Can Do It Too!
by Karen Baicker - 2003
Chronicle Books
A girl mimics her older siblings & relatives to build confidence to do things for themselves.
MyHappyStorytime
Leap Back Home to Me
by Lauren Thompson - 2011
Margaret K. McElderry Books
A moms unconditional love help her baby frog take bigger & bigger leaps in life.
Chicano 2 Teacher
Mighty Jackie: The Strike Out Queen
by Marissa Moss - 2004
Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books
True story about a 17 year-old girl who struck out both Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig.
Eliza Long
Mirette on the High Wire
by Emily Arnold McCully - 1992
Puffin Books
A student becomes a teacher to help a retired high wire walker overcome his fears and regain his confidence.
Read To My Children
The Most Magnificent Thing
by Ashley Spires. (written & illustrated) - 2014
Kids Can Press
A girl creating a mysterious gadget becomes frustrated until she discovers persistence by never really giving up.
MrMattperreault
My Lucky Day
by Keiko Kasza - 2003
Puffin Books
A pig gets bathed, fattened and massaged by outwiting an aggressive fox who finally collapses from exhaustion.
Ale A.
New Socks
by Bob Shea - 2007
Little, Brown Books
A new pair of socks give a chick confidence to go down the big kids slide & talk to the President.
Aaron Carlin
Olivia Saves the Circus
by Ian Falconer - 1994
An Anne Schwartz Book/Atheneum Books
With all the circus performers sick, Olivia takes over all their roles.
Dad Telling Stories
Ouch! A Tale from Grimm
by Natalie Babbitt, Illustrated by Fred Marcellino - 1998
HarperCollins/Michael di Capua.
A confident underdog fools a king, avoids the devil and marries a princess.
Owen
by Kevin Henkes - 1993
Greenwillow Books
A mouse refuses to give up his fuzzy security blanket so his mom makes it into handkerchiefs he can carry.
Grandma Annii
Princess Me
by Karma Wilson - 2007
Margaret K. McElderry Books
A girls imagination turns her into a princess as she turns her bedroom into her kingdom.
Roller Coaster
by Marla Frazee - 2003
HMH Books
A girls first ride on roller coaster in an amusement park goes well with her dad.
Wil Turner
Spaghetti in a Hot Dog Bun: Having the Courage to Be Who You Are
by Maria Dismondy - 2008
Cardinal Rule Press
Proud of being couragagous, making the right choices & building self-confidence
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There's a Nightmare in My Closet
by Mercer Mayer - 1968
Puffin Books
A boy conquers his fears by rooming with a monster that he can relate to, one that scares easy.
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The Things I Can Do
by Jeff Mack - 2013
Roaring Brook Press
A confident boy marks his accomplishments & feats by turning them into rhymes.
Shon's Stories
The Three Ninja Pigs
by Coery Rosen Schwartz - 2012
G.P. Putnam's
The pigs train in aikido, jujitsu & karate to be certified weapons in preparation for the big bad wolf.
Story Shark
Violet the Pilot
by Steve Breen - 2008
Dial Books
An underdog story about a girl mechanical genius and her airshow adventures with her doggy.
SusanDalyMH
Wemberly Worried
by Kevin Henkes - 2000
Greenwillow.
A worry wart girl mouse meets another worried mousey who also brought a doll to her 1st day of school.
The Fable Fairy
Whistle for Willie
by Ezra Jack Seats - 1998
Viking Books for Young Readers
Boy learns to whistle for his dog
Its Story Time
You Are Important
by Todd Snow- 2007
Maren Green Pub
The reinforcement of love and making your children know how important they are, everyday in many ways.
Stories Rock
Courtesy
The Grasshopper and the Ant
by Harvey Kurtzman - 2001
Denis Kitchen Publishing
A beatnik Grasshopper learns his lesson from an ant colony who invites him inside for the winter.
The Grasshopper and the Ants
by Jerry Pinkney. (written & illustrated) - 2015
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
A musical Grasshopper learns his lesson from an ant colony who invites him inside for the winter.
Stories That Build Character And More...
"I Can't," Said the Ant
by Polly Cameron - 1948
Scholastic Books
When a teapot breaks its spout a colony of ants helps fix the predicament.
Chris Reddy
The Little Brute Family
by Russell Hoban - 1966
Square Fish
Attitude and bringing good into our world.
brenda jo hubbard
May I Bring a Friend?
by Beatrice Schenk de Regniers - 1964
Aladdin
Each time a boy is invited to the castle to meet with royalty, he always brings a different zoo animal.
GAETANO MIGLIORANZI & FRIENDS
My Brother, Ant
by Betsy Byars, Illus. by Marc Simont - 1996
Viking/Penguin Young Readers
Tales of brothers dealing w monsters, 3 pigs & Santa in the summer
The Paper Dragon
by Marguerite W. Davol, Illus. by Robert Sabuda - 1997
Atheneum Books
An artist overcomes fear of a dragon using love, ingenuity, artistic vision and creativity.
Lisa Neu
Time to Say Bye-Bye
by Maryann Cocca-Leffler - 2012
Viking
Show the not so horrible part of goodbyes, using the joy of the next activity.
MissReadsAlot
Determination
Aaaarrgghh! Spider!
by Lydia Monks - 2004
Houghton Mifflin,
A spiders clever webs makes its wish come true to be a family pet.
Sam Moser
The Adventures of Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend
by Dan Santat. (written & Illustrated) - 2014
Little Brown
An imaginary friend leaves the island where he was created to search for his special true friend.
NomNomReadRead
Akiak
by Robert J. Blake - 1997
Puffin Books
An injured dog shows perseverance by refusing to quit the annual Alaskan dogsledding race.
Molly Brown
Amazing Grace
by Mary Hoffman - 1991
Dial Books
An optimistic tale proving anyone can do anything they thrive to do and be.
Story Time for All Kids
America's Champion Swimmer: Gertrude Ederle
by David A. Adler, Illustrated by Terry Widener - 2000
Harcourt/Gulliver
A world record is set by a woman swimming across the English Channel in 14 hours.
HoTTieHAS
Apples to Oregon: Being the (Slightly) True Narrative of How a Brave Pioneer Father Brought Apples, Peaches, Pears, Plums, Grapes, and Cherries (and Children) Across the Plains. (and Children) Across the Plains.
by Deborah Hopkinson, Illus. by Nancy Carpenter - 2004
Aladdin
A tall tale about a father ignoring his daughter until his goal of bringing fruit trees west has been accomplished.
Rebekah Wall
Bear and Bee
by Sergio Ruzzier - 2013
Disney-Hyperion
A hungry bear reasons with the bees to give him honey.
AlaskaGranny Read Aloud
The Chicken-Chasing Queen of Lamar County
by Janice N. Harrington Illus. by Shelley Jackson - 2007
Farrar, Straus and Giroux
A chicken chaser becomes a chicken protector, in this tale of never giving up.
Christine Kelton
The Cow Who Climbed a Tree
by Gemma Merino - 2015
Albert Whitman & Company
A cow not only dreams but does something about it, showing others that anything is possible.
Fun Reading With Friends
Digging Up Dinosaurs
by Aliki - 1981
HarperCollins
Follow dug up bones & fossils to museum dino constructions.
ianna Vry
Don't Fidget a Feather!
by Erica Silverman, Illus. by S. D. Schindler - 1994
Macmillan
A freeze in place competition between friends almost makes them a foxes dinner.
Kid Fun Co
Drum Dream Girl: How One Girl’s Courage Changed Music
by Margarita Engle.Illus. by Rafael López - 2015
HMH Books
No ones musical dreams should be silenced, a cuban girl finds her beat.
Graham Elementary Music
Emmanuel’s Dream: The True Story of Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah
by Laurie Ann Thompson. Illus. by Sean Qualls - 2015
Random/Schwartz & Wade
One person (with 1 leg) changes the worlds view on disabilities when he bikes across Ghana.
Sankofa Read Aloud
Green Eggs and Ham
by Dr. Seuss - 1960
Random House
A silly campaign for his favorite food
Chris Schwartz
Heart of a Tiger
by Marsha Diane Arnold - 1995
Dial
A kittens bravery is achieved by following her dreams and never giving up.
I Could Do That: Esther Morris Gets Women the Vote
by Linda White - 2005
Farrar, Straus and Giroux
In 1869, one womans attitude helped all women eventually vote.
lconstable100
I Wanna New Room
by Karen Kaufman Orloff - 2010
G.P. Putnam's Sons
A boy tries to get his own room using a letter writing campaign to his dad.
ATeacher Reads
Incredible You! 10 Ways to Let Your Greatness Shine Through
by Wayne Dyer-2005
Hay House
Open potential by believing in your heart & other positive reinforcement
Amy Dickie
Journey
by Aaron Becker - 2013
Candlewick
Self-determination leads to unexpected friendship
Jorge de la Torre
The Little Engine That Could
by Watty Piper - 1930
Penguin
I think I can optimism and hard work gets you over obsticles.
HanalaniDigitalStory
The Little Red Hen Big Book
by Jerry Pinkney - 2006
Dial Books
Hungry animals on a farm expect bread after refusing to help grow, harvest, prepared or bake it.
Stories That Build Character And More...
Malala Yousafzai: Warrior with Words
by Karen Leggett Abouraya - 2014
StarWalk Kids Media
Pakistani girl stands up for every child’s right to education.
KidTimeStoryTime
Mammoths on the Move
by Lisa Wheeler, Illus. by Kurt Cyrus - 2006
Harcourt / HMH Books
Woolly mammoths migrated south for the winter where food was easier to gain access to.
Lauren Rosenthal
Mei Li
by Thomas Handforth - 1938
Doubleday Books
A determined curious girl shows her bravery by sneaking into China's walled city for New Years.
Mighty Jackie: The Strike Out Queen
by Marissa Moss - 2004
Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books
True story about a 17 year-old girl who struck out both Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig.
Eliza Long
Molly, by Golly!: The Legend of Molly Williams, America’s First Female Firefighter by Dianne Ochiltree
by Dianne Ochiltree - 2012
Calkins Creek
The first female firefighter in US history helps out in NYC
KidTimeStoryTime
Mr. Putter and Tabby Pick the Pears
by Cynthia Rylant, Illus. by Arthur Howard - 1948
HMH Books
An apple slingshot is used by an old man whose trying to shoot down pears, in the end he gets a nice apple pie.
Little Ones Story Time Video Library
Mr. Wuffles!
by David Wiesner, (written & illustrated) - 2013
Clarion Books
An mini alien spaceship hides from an Earth kitty and communicates with ants and a ladybird for help to escape.
Ready Read Alouds
Muncha! Muncha! Muncha!
by Candace Fleming, Illus. by G. Brian Karas - 2002
Simon & Schuster/ Atheneum Books
A farmer must take extra garden security measures to overcome hungry mischievous rabbits.
Auntie Lee Reads
My Rows and Piles of Coins
by Tololwa M. Mollel, Illustrated by E. B. Lewis - 1999
Clarion
A determined Tanzanian boy saves his coins to afford a bicycle to help his mom bring things to and from the market.
Reading Street
Nelson Mandela
by Kadir Nelson, (written & illustrated) - 2012
HarperCollins/Katherine Tegen Books
A bio that shows a young boy's determination to change South Africa.
Daniel Kiel
Nim and the War Effort
by Milly Lee, Illus. by Yangsook Choi - 1997
Farrar Straus & Giroux/Frances Foster.
A girl keeps cultural traditions alive in her new home country during this newspaper drive story.
No Yeti Yet
by Mary Ann Fraser - 2015
Peter Pauper Press
A Yeti hunt by brothers discovers a Yeti tracking them, it ends with all of them sharing hot chocolate together.
Mr. Pieri Reads Aloud
The Paperboy
by Dav Pilkey - 1996
Scholastic
An independent boy & his dog work his pre-dawn paper route while everyone is sleeping soundly.
Mrs. Clark's Reading Corner
Prudence Wants a Pet
by Cathleen Daly, Illus. by Stephen Michael King - 2011
Roaring Brook Press
A determined girl wants a pet so she uses her imagination to create some until her parents give in.
ThePhill68
The Race of the Birkebeiners
by Lise Lunge-Larsen, Illustrated by Mary Azarian - 2001
HMH Books
Non fiction about a rebellious political party in medieval Norway who escorted a baby-heir on a journey/saga.
Molly Breen
Rap a Tap Tap: Here’s Bojangles – Think of That!
by Leo Dillon and Diane Dillon - 2002
Scholastic/Blue Sky
A bio of African American entertainer Bill "Bojangles" Robinson who tap danced into history.
Sankofa Read Aloud
Rattletrap Car
by Phyllis Root - 2001
Candlewick Press
A redheaded family keeps MacGyvering solutions as they head to a lake in their old car.
Mister Critter
Roger Is Reading a Book
by Koen Van Biesen. (written & illustrated). Tr. by Laura Watkinson - 2012
Eerdmans Book
Sharing books creates friendships, and quiets noisy neighbors.
Portable 4
Shh! We Have a Plan
by Chris Haughton. (written & illustrated) - 2014
Walker
Big people seek to catch a bird but it keeps backfiring, the little tag along has a plan but is ignored.
Yonijam
Snow Rabbit, Spring Rabbit: A Book of Changing Seasons
by Il Sung Na - 2010
Knopf Books
The winter season makes animals migrate, hibernate and adapt to the changes to survive.
Bedtime-Stories.org
Some Friends to Feed: The Story of Stone Soup
by Pete Seeger - 2005
G.P. Putnam's Sons
Pete's version has the kids adding veggy's & salt to the classic stones and bones soup.
Special Delivery
by Philip C. Stead.Illus. by Matthew Cordell - 2015
Roaring Brook/Neal Porter
Some bandit monkeys, an ice cream truck and a postal worker helps a girl deliver an elephant companion to her aunt.
Stuck
by Oliver Jeffers - 2011
Philomel Book
This problem and solution book, shows a boy throwing items into a tree to wedge out his stuck kite.
ABC Read to ME
Swan: The Life and Dance of Anna Pavlova
by Laurel Snyder.Illus. by Julie Morstad -2015
Chronicle
The daughter of a poor Russian laundress becomes a prima ballerina in the 19th century.
Tallulah Skya
The Tortoise & the Hare
by Jerry Pinkney - 2013
Little, Brown Books
This fable of perseverance and humility proves that slow and steady can win.
Stories That Build Character And More...
Verdi
by Janell Cannon - 1997
HMH Books
A playful young yellow snake wants to stay young at heart and stays determined forever not to be old & boring.
KTE Reading
Wait
by Antoinette Portis. (written & illustrated) - 2015
Roaring Brook/Neal Porter.
A mom in a hurry holding her kids hand, uses 3 words to guide her son through the city, hurry, wait & yes.
VarietyBooksAll A
Waiting for Winter
by Sebastian Meschenmoser.(written & illustrated) - 2007
Kane/Miller
A squirrel, a hedgehog and a bear attempt to wait & keep awake for the 1st winter snow.
Melinda Fry
Waking Beauty
by Leah Wilcox - 2008
Putnam Juvenile
A fairy tale spoof has a germ obsessed prince trying silly things to wake the snoring princess before the kiss of life.
CHRISTINA ALVERSON
What! Cried Granny: An Almost Bedtime Story
by Kate Lum, Illustrated by Adrian Johnson - 1998
Dial
A boy stays with his grandmother but can't sleep until she makes him a bed, pillow, blanket & teddy bear.
Space On The Spectrum
The Wonderful Fluffy Little Squishy
by Beatrice Alemagna. (written & illustrated). Tr. by Claudia Zoe Bedrick - 2015
Enchanted Lion Books
A girls imagination and determination goes wild looking for a fluffy little squishy present for moms birthday.
Read Aloud For Kids
Work, An Occupational ABC
by Kellen Hatanaka - 2014
House of Anansi/Groundwood Books
26 careers from A - Z, from various possible jobs to less-than-traditional occupations.
The World Is Waiting for You
by Barbara Kerley - 2013
National Geographic Children's Books
Pictures of science and nature make kids eager to explore the world and figure what they want to grow up to be.
geographyuberalles
Diligence
And Then It’s Spring
by Julie Fogliano.Illus. by Erin E. Stead -2012
Roaring Brook/Neal Porter
A boy and some friendly animals plant seeds and anticipate the sprouting greens for weeks.
Learning Tree T.V.
Doña Flor: A Tall Tale about a Giant Woman with a Great Big Heart
by Pat Mora, Illus. by Raúl Colón - 2005
Knopf Book / Random
A big hearted lady giant protects a village of people she loves.
Wildcat Books Bilingual Edition
Growing Up Pedro How the Martinez Brothers Made It from the Dominican Republic All the Way to the Major Leagues by Matt Tavares
by Matt Tavares. (written & illustrated)- 2015
Candlewick
Pedro Martinez came from the Dominican Republic to play Baseball.
Louann Swan
Hug
by Jez Alborough - 2001
Candlewick Press
Bobo the monkey yearns for his moms hug, getting hugs from other animals just doesn't satisfy him.
westchesterenglish
Hugs and Kisses
by Christophe Loupy - 2001
NorthSouth
A puppy collects & compares kisses from all types of animals, but his moms are the best.
Mima's Zone TV
Mama's Little Bears
by Nancy Tafuri - 2002
Scholastic Press
After fishing in a river exploring cubs that wander away are always under the watchful eyes of mama bear.
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Miss Nelson is Missing
by Harry Allard, illustrated by James Marshall - 1977
HMH Books for Young Readers
Kids in classroom 207 meet their match when the new teacher arrives.
Christina W
My Rows and Piles of Coins
by Tololwa M. Mollel, Illustrated by E. B. Lewis - 1999
Clarion
A determined Tanzanian boy saves his coins to afford a bicycle to help his mom bring things to and from the market.
Reading Street
Seven Blind Mice
by Ed Young - 1992
Puffin Books
Mice teach colors, days of week, numbers and how to be patient & look at the whole picture to see the truth.
KIMME
Silly Little Goose!
by Nancy Tafuri - 2001
Scholastic Press
Follow a hat blowing in the wind, because in the end thats where the goose will build its nest.
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Tell Me the Day Backwards
by Albert Lamb, Illus. by David McPhail - 2011
Candlewick Press
A bedtime game that chronologically reverses the memory of each day ends where it begins.
Chris Troutman
Tiptoe Tapirs
by Hanmin Kim. (written & illustrated). Tr. by Sera Lee - 2013
Holiday House
A peaceful coexistence starts when a tapir saves a leopard from a hunter by teaching him to move quietly.
Trashy Town
by Andrea Zimmerman and David Clemesha.Illustrated by Dan Yaccarino - 1999
HarperCollins
This rhythmic ode to trash collection covers the school, park, pizza place, doctor's & the fire station.
AHEV Library
Trombone Shorty
by Troy Andrews.Illus. by Bryan Collier - 2015
Harry N. Abrams
Coming from just outside the French Quarter in New Orleans was a man whose trombone was twice as long as he was.
Ready Read Alouds
Excellence
The 20th Century Children's Book Treasury: Celebrated Picture Books and Stories to Read Aloud
by Janet Schulman - 1998
Random House Children's Books
A guide to the best picture books
America's Champion Swimmer: Gertrude Ederle
by David A. Adler, Illustrated by Terry Widener - 2000
Harcourt/Gulliver
A world record is set by a woman swimming across the English Channel in 14 hours.
HoTTieHAS
Anatole
by Eve Titus, Paul Galdone - Illustrator - 1956
Knopf Books
A mysterious mouse secretly taste tests at the Duvall Cheese Factory creating the best cheese in Paris.
Wildcat Books
Don’t Throw It to Mo!
by David A. Adler.Illus. by Sam Ricks - 2015
Penguin
A small kid achieves football greatness because no one expects him to get the ball.
PV Storytime
The Egg Tree
by Katherine Milhous - 1950
Aladdin
Easter tale at grandma's house highlighting an artistic task to completion.
Storytime Bunnies
How Santa Got His Job
by Stephen Krensky, Illustrated by S. D. Schindler - 1998
Simon and Schuster
After meeting some elves Santa uses his loves & talents to create a perfect career.
powertalkalex
The Man Who Made Time Travel
by Kathryn Lasky - 2003
Farrar, Straus and Giroux
A hardworking clockmaker solves the proplem of measuring longitude to help navigate the oceans.
Mighty Jackie: The Strike Out Queen
by Marissa Moss - 2004
Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books
True story about a 17 year-old girl who struck out both Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig.
Eliza Long
Mirette on the High Wire
by Emily Arnold McCully - 1992
Puffin Books
A student becomes a teacher to help a retired high wire walker overcome his fears and regain his confidence.
Read To My Children
My First Baby Signs
by Linda Acredolo - 2002
HarperFestiva
This informational communication book is a sign language guide for babies.
Tae Won Yu
My Friends
by Tarō Gomi - 1989
Chronicle Books
Different friends teach a girl how to do things, she learns that you can learn new things from all people.
Pinkley Productions
Nim and the War Effort
by Milly Lee, Illus. by Yangsook Choi - 1997
Farrar Straus & Giroux/Frances Foster
A girl keeps cultural traditions alive in her new home country during this newspaper drive story.
Ouch! A Tale from Grimm
by Natalie Babbitt, Illustrated by Fred Marcellino - 1998
HarperCollins/Michael di Capua.
A confident underdog fools a king, avoids the devil and marries a princess.
Rad American Women A-Z
by Katie Schatz and Illustrated by Miriam Klein Stahl - 2015
City Lights Publishers
26 feminists who changed the world.
Miami Book Fair
Saint George and the Dragon
by Margaret Hodges - 1984
Little, Brown Books
A Knight slays a dragon that has been terrorizing the locals.
Bedtime Stories Collection
Sky Boys: How They Built the Empire State Building
by Deborah Hopkinson, Illus. by James E. Ransome - 2004
Random/Schwartz & Wade.
A real-life puzzle is constructed on 34th Street & 6th Avenue in NYC during the Great Depression.
Ready Read Alouds
Superhero ABC
by Bob McLeod - 2006
HarperCollins
A-Z superheros, the 26 includes a vomiting Volcano Man, and Upside Down Man who wears outside underwear.
Hidden Toy Shop
The Things I Can Do
by Jeff Mack - 2013
Roaring Brook Press
A confident boy marks his accomplishments & feats by turning them into rhymes.
Shon's Stories
Trombone Shorty
by Troy Andrews.Illus. by Bryan Collier - 2015
Harry N. Abrams
Coming from just outside the French Quarter in New Orleans was a man whose trombone was twice as long as he was.
Ready Read Alouds
Two Bullies
by Junko Morimoto - 1999
Knopf Books or Crown.
A strong man battle never happens after one hears the other thunderous footsteps from miles away.
Sheridan D
Zen Shorts
by Jon Muth - 2005
Scholastic Press
A giant panda tells children stories about material goods, good and bad boundaries & holding in frustration.
Can Cubs
Feeling
A Kiss Means I Love You
by Kathryn Allen - 2012
Albert Whitman & Company
Happy facial expressioned photographs of babies make their emotions understandable.
Storytime Bunnies
Baby Faces
by Margaret Miller - 1998
Little Simon
Close up baby pictures help teach babies emotions and feelings.
timreadsbooks
Baby Happy, Baby Sad
by Leslie Patricelli - 2008
Candlewick Press
Teach your children how to release their emotions using bi polar situations.
Patricia Collins
Big Hugs, Little Hugs
by Felicia Bond - 2012
Philomel Books
Different types of creatures from all around the world hug.
Our Home of Many Blessings
Feelings
by Aliki - 1981
Good Apple
This book highlights the range of feelings and empathetically of others feelings.
Guess How Much I Love You
by Sam McBratneyIllus. by Anita Jeram - 1988
Candlewick
An imaginative love competition from a daddy bunny to his hopping son.
tickletales
The Handiest Things in the World
by Andrew Clements - 2010
Atheneum Books
A hands on look at things you can do with your hands.
HES Kindergarten
Hug
by Jez Alborough - 2001
Candlewick Press
Bobo the monkey yearns for his moms hug, getting hugs from other animals just doesn't satisfy him.
westchesterenglish
Hugs and Kisses
by Christophe Loupy - 2001
NorthSouth
A puppy collects & compares kisses from all types of animals, but his moms are the best.
Mima's Zone TV
If You See a Kitten
by John Butler - 2002
Peachtree Publisher
A book that helps kids identify different animals they see before expressing their feelings.
JesusLovesYou GranmaToo
Sidewalk Flowers
by JonArno Lawson.Illus. by Sydney Smith - 2015
Groundwood Books
A girls little acts of kindness giving out flowers, smiling & waving keeps this wordless story active.
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Inspirational
FArTHER
by Grahame Baker-Smith - 2011
Templar Books
The dream to fly gets passes on to the son when his dad doesn't return from battle.
Growing Up Pedro How the Martinez Brothers Made It from the Dominican Republic All the Way to the Major Leagues by Matt Tavares
by Matt Tavares. (written & illustrated)- 2015
Candlewick
Pedro Martinez came from the Dominican Republic to play Baseball.
Louann Swan
The Magical Ms. Plum
by Bonny Becker, Illus. by Amy Portnoy - 2009
Knopf
A teachers magical supply closet uses animals to teach lessons to her students.
Michael Rosen's Sad Book
by Michael Rosen - 2004
Candlewick Press
A book explaining that its normal to deal with the emotions of the loss and sadness of losing a loved one.
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Miss Tutu's Star
by Leslea Newman - 2010
Harry N. Abrams
A rhyming going for your dreams tale showing that encouragement can empower kids.
Ready Read Alouds
My Friends
by Tarō Gomi - 1989
Chronicle Books
Different friends teach a girl how to do things, she learns that you can learn new things from all people.
Pinkley Productions
Princess Me
by Karma Wilson - 2007
Margaret K. McElderry Books
A girls imagination turns her into a princess as she turns her bedroom into her kingdom.
Some Friends to Feed: The Story of Stone Soup
by Pete Seeger - 2005
G.P. Putnam's Sons
Pete's version has the kids adding veggy's & salt to the classic stones and bones soup.
Yay, You!: Moving Out, Moving Up, Moving On
by Sandra Boynton - 2001
Little Simon
Inspiration for new graduates facing change & reality.
ReadForLife
Moderation
Duncan and Dolores
by Barbara Samuels - 1986
Aladdin Paperback
A kitty is overwhelmed by her new owners efforts to get its attention.
SJSGoodGodChoices
Gossie & Gertie
by Olivier Dunrea,
Houghton
Two duckling friends stay friends and keep their lives & what they enjoy seperate.
MsBeckyAndBear'sStoryTime
Liang and the Magic Paintbrush
by Demi - 1980
Square Fish
Greed has consequences after a magician's magic paintbrush gets into a boys hands.
YCCA Kreative Kids
Mr. Putter & Tabby Feed the Fish
by Cynthia Ryland - 2001
HMH Books
An old mans kitty gets obsessed by his new goldfish, so the neighbor adopts the new fishys to calm the situation down.
Samantha Fowler
The Quiet Book
by Deborah Underwood.Illus. by Renata Liwska -2010
Houghton Mifflin
Over 2 dozen variations of quiet that children are familiar with in their daily lifes.
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Tight Times
by Barbara Shook Hazen - 1983
Puffin Books
Money problems makes getting a dog unrealistic, expecially when dad loses his job, a kitty is found and is named dog.
Matthew Porricelli
Patience
A Three Hat Day
by Laura Geringer - 1985
HarperCollins
A hat loving man seaches for a woman to walk in the rain together wearing hats.
Mark Curtis
Angelina Ballerina
by Helen Craig, Katharine Holabird - 2008
Viking
A rebellious young girl mouse who loves to dance, learns how to express herself.
StoryZone Zone
Babushka’s Doll
by Patricia Polacco - 1990
Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books
A doll comes to life in this folktale that teaches consideration & a non demanding attitude.
Reading Rhino
Bear Has a Story to Tell
by Philip C. Stead.Illus. by Erin E. Stead -2012
Roaring Brook/Neal Porter
The bear finds patience with his friends who are preparing for winter, all he wants to do is tell his story.
Beth Hassinger
Bridge is Up!
by Babs Bell Hajdusiewicz - 2004
HarperCollins
People must show patience when confronted with waiting in a traffic jam at a bridge.
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The Caterpillar and the Polliwog
by Jack Kent - 1982
Aladdin
A boasting caterpillar brags about changing into a butterfly, and the polliwog wants in.
4teri
Dog and Bear: Two Friends, Three Stories
by Laura Vaccaro Seeger - 2007
Roaring Brook/Neal Porter.
3 Bear and Dog tales about friendship teaches patience & trust.
Evan's Fun Tube
The Doorbell Rang
by Pat Hutchins - 1901
Greenwillow Books
Cookies help make friends, learn sharing & learn basic math skills.
Kelly Mulholland
Frederick
by Leo Lionni - 1969
Dragonfly Books
A day dreaming field mouse hides a secret and saves the day with his soothing poetry.
Mrs. Clark's Reading Corner
Giving Tree
by Shel Silverstein - 1964
Harper & Row
The tree provides youthful playing, adult lumber and the stump to settle down on
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Goodnight Already!
by Jory John - 2014
HarperCollins
A duck wants to stay up all night with his sleepy bear friend.
Read Along With Me
Green Eggs and Ham
by Dr. Seuss - 1960
Random House
A silly campaign for his favorite food
Chris Schwartz
The Hickory Chair
by Lisa Rowe Fraustino, Illustrated by Benny Andrews - 2001
Arthur A. Levine/Scholastic.
A note about a blind boys inheritance is hidden in grandma's favorite chair until he is an old man.
Cree Holloway
Horton Hatches the Egg
by Dr. Seuss - 1940
Random House Books
Keeping promises and being faithful to them is stressed
Dr. Liberty
I Broke My Trunk
by Mo Willems - 2011
Disney-Hyperion
A long winded story develops between friends until it gets increasingly crazy.
Toy Time Learning
If You Want to See a Whale
by Julie Fogliano - 2013
Roaring Brook Press
A boy finds new interests & develops patience along his long journey to see a whale.
Kathy Ellen Davis
Leo the Late Bloomer
by Robert Kraus - 1971
HarperCollins
Everyone blooms but at different stages of progression.
Stories That Build Character And More...
My Brother, Ant
by Betsy Byars, Illus. by Marc Simont - 1996
Viking/Penguin Young Readers
Tales of brothers dealing w monsters, 3 pigs & Santa in the summer
The Relatives Came
by Cynthia Rylant - 1985
Atheneum Book
Each summer the family reunion makes sharing a delight and enjoying a celebration.
NomNomReadRead
Seven Blind Mice
by Ed Young - 1992
Puffin Books
Mice teach colors, days of week, numbers and how to be patient & look at the whole picture to see the truth.
KIMME
Sleep Like a Tiger
by Mary Logue. Illus. by Pamela Zagarenski - 2012
HMH Books
Getting a non sleepy girl to bed takes a story about how animals sleep and a bit of reverse psychology.
Big Papa Scott
Ugly Duckling
by Hans Christian Andersen, Illustrated by Jerry Pinkney - 1999
Morrow/HarperCollins
This survival story of an awkward bird who blooms into a beautiful graceful swan is a classic tale of self-acceptance.
Stories That Build Character And More...
The Ugly Duckling
by Hans Christian Andersen - 1843
HarperCollins
An ugly ducks survival story about how patience can bloom into beauty.
Tatiana Uglova
The Very Busy Spider
by Eric Carle - 1984
Philomel
A diligent spider catches a fly in her web, despite the animals distractions.
Animated Children's Books
Waiting
by Kevin Henkes. (written & illustrated) - 2015
HarperCollins/Greenwillow.
5 friends sit on a window, they are stuffed animals who wait patiently for what each of them has wished for.
SnuggleBug StoryTime
Weslandia
by Paul Fleischman - 1999
Candlewick Press
A summer vacation garden project provides food, clothing, shelter, and even recreation for the neighborhood.
Larissa Moreno
When Will I Read?
by Miriam Cohen - 1977
Greenwillow Books
A teacher tricks a boy who is impatient to read to realize he can read.
Lights Down Reading
Preparedness
The Big Snow
by Berta & Elmer Hader - 1948
Simon & Schuster
Animals prepare for the winter months.
Stories That Build Character And More...
Down the Road
by Alice Schertle, Illus. by E. B. Lewis - 1995
HMH Book Browndeer/Harcourt Brace
A girl yearns for responsibility & independence but can't stop the fun that causes trouble.
Sankofa Read Aloud
Grandma’s Gift
by Eric Velasquez. (written & illustrated) - 2010
Walker
A visit to the museum opens self-discovery for a Puerto Rican boy who wants to be an artist.
Henry Helps With Dinner
by Beth Bracken - 2012
Picture Window Books
A kid loves to be helpful, and helps prepare the food with his parents.
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The Little Red Hen Big Book
by Jerry Pinkney - 2006
Dial Books
Hungry animals on a farm expect bread after refusing to help grow, harvest, prepared or bake it.
Stories That Build Character And More...
The Little Red Hen Makes a Pizza
by Philemon Sturges - 1999
Puffin Books
A hen's friends who don't help her prepare, saves her pizza in the end.
Dramatic StoryTime Theater
Snow Rabbit, Spring Rabbit: A Book of Changing Seasons
by Il Sung Na - 2010
Knopf Books
The winter season makes animals migrate, hibernate and adapt to the changes to survive.
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Someday
by Alison McGhee - 2015
Little Simon
A parent looks ahead to the full circle of life in her child
Read Aloud For Kids
The Very Quiet Cricket
by Eric Carle - 1990
Philomel Books
A newborn cricket is just waiting to grow up to chirp, communicate & socialize with others insects and creatures.
Lights Down Reading
Yay, You!: Moving Out, Moving Up, Moving On
by Sandra Boynton - 2001
Little Simon
Inspiration for new graduates facing change & reality.
ReadForLife
Purposeful
April and Esme, Tooth Fairies
by Bob Graham. (written & Illustrated) - 2010
Candlewick
This fantasy about a tooth fairy family highlights the first mission of a young fairy.
Hannibal Ferret Story Books!
Doña Flor: A Tall Tale about a Giant Woman with a Great Big Heart
by Pat Mora, Illus. by Raúl Colón - 2005
Knopf Book / Random
A big hearted lady giant protects a village of people she loves.
Wildcat Books Bilingual Edition
Henry and Mudge and the Great Grandpas
by Cynthia Rylant, Illus. by Suçie Stevenson - 2005
Simon Spotlight
While visiting the grandparents the duo discovers a clear pond and enjoy the waters with their elders.
Big Papa Scott
The Little Engine That Could
by Watty Piper - 1930
Penguin
I think I can optimism and hard work gets you over obsticles.
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Tía Isa Wants a Car
by Meg Medina, Illus. by Claudio Muñoz - 2011
Candlewick Press
A bilingual tale of affording a beach trip and the longing and saving up to bring relatives to America.
Ken Howell
Tip, Tip, Dig, Dig
by Emma Garcia - 2007
Boxer Books
Construction trucks and different machinery create and buid a playground from a big mess.
Nighty Night Bedtime Stories
Weslandia
by Paul Fleischman - 1999
Candlewick Press
A summer vacation garden project provides food, clothing, shelter, and even recreation for the neighborhood.
Larissa Moreno
Refined
How do Dinosaurs Eat Their Food?
by Jane Yolen - 2005
HarperCollins
Good table manners are illustrated using dinos as metaphors of kids.
Storytime Castle
Princess Me
by Karma Wilson - 2007
Margaret K. McElderry Books
A girls imagination turns her into a princess as she turns her bedroom into her kingdom.
Tasty Baby Belly Buttons
by Judy Sierra, Illustrated by Meilo So - 1999
Alfred A. Knopf/Random House
This Japanese folktale has the melon princess (born inside a melon) showing no fear to giant ogres.
Pamela Tarango
Stamina
Arrowhawk
by Lola M. Schaefer - 2004
Henry Holt and Co
An endangered hawk finds freedom after a long journey of peril after being hit by a hunters arrow.
Reading Children Books Aloud
Eat Like a Bear
by April Pulley Sayre, Illus. by Steve Jenkins - 2013
Henry Holt
A hibernating brown bear wakes and eats, find out how he gathers foods.
Ms. Bento's Class Page
Hot Day on Abbott Avenue
by Karen English, Illus. by Javaka Steptoe - 2004
Clarion
Fighting friends forgive each other after problem solving and go back to sharing fun.
Hush, Little Baby: A Folk Song with Pictures
Illustrated by Marla Frazee - 2003
Harcourt Brace/Browndeer Press.
This lullaby has exhausted family members searching for a perfect object to quiet the crying baby.
Christina Zahn
Leap Back Home to Me
by Lauren Thompson - 2011
Margaret K. McElderry Books
A moms unconditional love help her baby frog take bigger & bigger leaps in life.
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Little Rat Makes Music
by Monika Bang-Campbell, Illus. by Molly Bang - 2007
Harcourt Children's Books
Hard work and lots of boring practice will let a rat make beautiful music from his violin.
The Little Red Hen Big Book
by Jerry Pinkney - 2006
Dial Books
Hungry animals on a farm expect bread after refusing to help grow, harvest, prepared or bake it.
Stories That Build Character And More...
Luke on the Loose
by Harry Bliss, (written & illustrated) - 2009
Toon Books
A boy loses his dad in Central Park and chases pigeons all over NYC.
Mammoths on the Move
by Lisa Wheeler, Illus. by Kurt Cyrus - 2006
Harcourt / HMH Books
Woolly mammoths migrated south for the winter where food was easier to gain access to.
Lauren Rosenthal
Monkey Ono
by C. Phillipps - 2013
Viking Books
Refusing to be left out of a beach day trip, an optimistic toy monkey creates various plans.
Disney Royals
New York's Bravest
by Pope Mary Osborne - 2002
Knopf Books
A bio of fireman Mose Humphreys in the early days of NYC.
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Olivia Saves the Circus
by Ian Falconer - 1994
An Anne Schwartz Book/Atheneum Books
With all the circus performers sick, Olivia takes over all their roles.
Dad Telling Stories
Red Truck
by Kersten Hamilton - 2008
Viking Books
A red truck comes to the rescue by pulling a bus through the ice and snow and up and over a hill.
Hanging By Our Tales
Song and Dance Man
by Karen Ackerman - 1988
Knopf Books for Young Readers
Grandpa was a Vaudeville performer who puts on his old Variety show for his grandchildren.
Alana DeVoy
Stuck
by Oliver Jeffers - 2011
Philomel Book
This problem and solution book, shows a boy throwing items into a tree to wedge out his stuck kite.
ABC Read to ME
Ten Apples Up on Top!
by Theo LeSieg (a pseudonym for Dr. Seuss) - 2003
HarperCollins
A competition between 3 animal rollerskating friends about who can balance the most apples on their heads.
Storytime with Miss Jeannie
Waking Beauty
by Leah Wilcox - 2008
Putnam Juvenile
A fairy tale spoof has a germ obsessed prince trying silly things to wake the snoring princess before the kiss of life.
CHRISTINA ALVERSON
Tenacious
Arrowhawk
by Lola M. Schaefer - 2004
Henry Holt and Co
An endangered hawk finds freedom after a long journey of peril after being hit by a hunters arrow.
Reading Children Books Aloud
Digger Dog
by William Bee - 2013
Nosy Crow
A dog sniffs out the biggest bone in the world.
Shalom Tzvi Shore
Hide and Seek Harry Around the House
by Kenny Harrison - 2014
Candlewick Press
A large hippo tries to hide around a house.
I Could Do That: Esther Morris Gets Women the Vote
by Linda White - 2005
Farrar, Straus and Giroux
In 1869, one womans attitude helped all women eventually vote.
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Luke on the Loose
by Harry Bliss, (written & illustrated) - 2009
Toon Books
A boy loses his dad in Central Park and chases pigeons all over NYC.
Madlenka’s Dog
by Peter Sis - 2002
Farrar, Straus and Giroux
After her parents deny her a dog, she walks an imaginary dog around town.
Sam Paterson
Monkey Ono
by C. Phillipps - 2013
Viking Books
Refusing to be left out of a beach day trip, an optimistic toy monkey creates various plans.
Disney Royals
Muncha! Muncha! Muncha!
by Candace Fleming, Illus. by G. Brian Karas - 2002
Simon & Schuster/ Atheneum Books
A farmer must take extra garden security measures to overcome hungry mischievous rabbits.
Auntie Lee Reads
Odd Boy Out: Young Albert Einstein
by Don Brown - 2004
HMH Books
A fat baby with a huge head, filled it with puzzles and problems until it became the top brain of the twentieth century.
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On a Beam of Light: A Story of Albert Einstein
by Jennifer Berne, Illus. by Vladimir Radunsky - 2013
Chronicle Book
A curious boy studies light, sound, and numbers to find answers to unanswerable questions.
Stories That Build Character And More...
Otto Goes to the Beach
by Todd Parr - 2003
Little, Brown Young Readers
A dog goes to the beach to try to meet a new friend.
Todd Parr
The Pigeon Finds a Hot Dog!
by Mo Willems - 2004
Hyperion Books
A pigeon is ready to eat a found hot dog, when a duckling with too many questions ruins the moment.
Dylan Hofstetter
Prudence Wants a Pet
by Cathleen Daly, Illus. by Stephen Michael King - 2011
Roaring Brook Press
A determined girl wants a pet so she uses her imagination to create some until her parents give in.
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The Story of Rosy Dock
by Jeannie Baker - 1994
Greenwillow
Non-native foreign plants alter life & the environment in the Australian outback.
Uncommon Traveler: Mary Kingsley in Africa
by Don Brown -2000
Houghton Mifflin
After taking care of her parents a woman wins back her life and travels to West Africa.
Way Up and Over Everything
by Alice McGill - 2007
HMH Books
When slaves mysteriously escape to the north, southerners imagine they had magical powers & flew to freedom.
What! Cried Granny: An Almost Bedtime Story
by Kate Lum, Illustrated by Adrian Johnson - 1998
Dial
A boy stays with his grandmother but can't sleep until she makes him a bed, pillow, blanket & teddy bear.
Space On The Spectrum
Wow! Said the Owl
by Tim Hopgood - 2009
Farrar, Straus and Giroux
A symphony of colors is discovered by an owl who stays awake to see the world during the daylight hours.
Funlearn
Willpower
Arrowhawk
by Lola M. Schaefer - 2004
Henry Holt and Co
An endangered hawk finds freedom after a long journey of peril after being hit by a hunters arrow.
Reading Children Books Aloud
The Cow Who Climbed a Tree
by Gemma Merino - 2015
Albert Whitman & Company
A cow not only dreams but does something about it, showing others that anything is possible.
Fun Reading With Friends
Cromwell Dixon's Sky Cycle
by John Abbott Nez - 2009
Putnam
A fourteen year old flys from 1907-1910 in homemade bicycle and motor flying airships.
Colleen Boyle
Drum Dream Girl: How One Girl’s Courage Changed Music
by Margarita Engle.Illus. by Rafael López - 2015
HMH Books
No ones musical dreams should be silenced, a cuban girl finds her beat.
Graham Elementary Music
Emmanuel’s Dream: The True Story of Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah
by Laurie Ann Thompson. Illus. by Sean Qualls - 2015
Random/Schwartz & Wade
One person (with 1 leg) changes the worlds view on disabilities when he bikes across Ghana.
Sankofa Read Aloud
The Itsy Bitsy Spider
by Iza Trapani - 1993
Charlesbridge
Before building his home, he climbs the spout, a chair, a mouse & a fan.
Reece Reads: Nursery Rhymes
Leap Back Home to Me
by Lauren Thompson - 2011
Margaret K. McElderry Books
A moms unconditional love help her baby frog take bigger & bigger leaps in life.
Chicano 2 Teacher
Little Rat Makes Music
by Monika Bang-Campbell, Illus. by Molly Bang - 2007
Harcourt Children's Books
Hard work and lots of boring practice will let a rat make beautiful music from his violin.
Mei Li
by Thomas Handforth - 1938
Doubleday Books
A determined curious girl shows her bravery by sneaking into China's walled city for New Years.
Mommy, Mama and Me
by Lesléa Newman.Illus. by Carol Thompson - 2009
Tricycle
Explore the family units of same-sex parents and how they love and care for their kids.
Elizabeth Fisher
Monkey Ono
by C. Phillipps - 2013
Viking Books
Refusing to be left out of a beach day trip, an optimistic toy monkey creates various plans.
Disney Royals
The Moon Over Star
by Dianna Hutts Aston, Jerry Pinkney 2008
Dial Books
This Apollo 11 tribute shows a girl that dreams can come true.
Stories That Build Character And More...
Mr. Putter & Tabby Feed the Fish
by Cynthia Ryland - 2001
HMH Books
An old mans kitty gets obsessed by his new goldfish, so the neighbor adopts the new fishys to calm the situation down.
Samantha Fowler
My Rows and Piles of Coins
by Tololwa M. Mollel, Illustrated by E. B. Lewis - 1999
Clarion
A determined Tanzanian boy saves his coins to afford a bicycle to help his mom bring things to and from the market.
Reading Street
Naptime
by Iris De Moüy. (written & illustrated). Tr. by Shelley Tanaka - 2014
Groundwood/House of Anansi.
A girl convinces some grumpy animals that they need to take a nap and she shows them how to do it.
House of Anansi
New Socks
by Bob Shea - 2007
Little, Brown Books
A new pair of socks give a chick confidence to go down the big kids slide & talk to the President.
Aaron Carlin
Odd Boy Out: Young Albert Einstein
by Don Brown - 2004
HMH Books
A fat baby with a huge head, filled it with puzzles and problems until it became the top brain of the twentieth century.
quizbygrace17
On a Beam of Light: A Story of Albert Einstein
by Jennifer Berne, Illus. by Vladimir Radunsky - 2013
Chronicle Book
A curious boy studies light, sound, and numbers to find answers to unanswerable questions.
Stories That Build Character And More...
Otto Grows Down
by Michael Sussman - 2009
Sterling
The fuss over a new baby sister makes her older brother wish her away, he starts getting younger & grows down.
Peanut Butter & Cupcake!
by Terry Border - 2014
Philomel Books
Peanut Butter tries to play soccer but the other foods aren't willing, until he meets Jelly & the fun begins.
ABC Read to ME
Rattletrap Car
by Phyllis Root - 2001
Candlewick Press
A redheaded family keeps MacGyvering solutions as they head to a lake in their old car.
Mister Critter
The Tortoise & the Hare
by Jerry Pinkney - 2013
Little, Brown Books
This fable of perseverance and humility proves that slow and steady can win.
Stories That Build Character And More...
Worth
The 20th Century Children's Book Treasury: Celebrated Picture Books and Stories to Read Aloud
by Janet Schulman - 1998
Random House Children's Books
A guide to the best picture books
Angelina Ballerina
by Helen Craig, Katharine Holabird - 2008
Viking
A rebellious young girl mouse who loves to dance, learns how to express herself.
StoryZone Zone
Exclamation Mark
by Amy Krouse Rosenthal, Illus. by Tom Lichtenheld - 2013
Scholastic Press
An emphatic exclamation point finds excitement from different from boring old periods.
The StoryTime Family
Growing Up Pedro How the Martinez Brothers Made It from the Dominican Republic All the Way to the Major Leagues by Matt Tavares
by Matt Tavares. (written & illustrated)- 2015
Candlewick
Pedro Martinez came from the Dominican Republic to play Baseball.
Louann Swan
Mighty Jackie: The Strike Out Queen
by Marissa Moss - 2004
Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books
True story about a 17 year-old girl who struck out both Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig.
Eliza Long
Nikolai, the Only Bear
by Barbara Joosse - 2005
Philomel
This adoption fable shows that an out of place or misunderstood kid can feel like an unwanted bear.
The Rabbit's Escape
by Suzanne Crowder Han, Illus. by Yumi Heo - 1995
Henry Holt & Company
A bilingual folktale of a loyal turtle who tricks a smarter rabbit to help the Emperor of the Sea.
Uncommon Traveler: Mary Kingsley in Africa
by Don Brown -2000
Houghton Mifflin
After taking care of her parents a woman wins back her life and travels to West Africa.
The Wall
by Eve Bunting - 1990
HMH Book
A father & son see sadness as they search the Vietnam Memorial in Washington, D.C. for grandpa's name.
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