Snook Alone - Marilyn NelsonThrough the power of faith, a monk named Abba Jacob and his loyal rat terrier, Snook, are reunited after being separated by a ferocious storm.
Art & Max - David Wiesner Max wants to be an artist like Arthur, but his first attempt at using a paintbrush sends the two friends on a whirlwind trip through various media, with unexpected consequences.
The 3 Little Dassies - Jan Brett In this adaptation of the traditional folktale, three little dassies (also called rock hyraxes) build their houses in the Namib Desert of Southern Africa, hoping for protection from the eagle that lives atop a nearby mountain.
Dark Emperor & Other Poems of the Night - Joyce Sidman A collection of poems that celebrate the wonder, mystery, and danger of the night and describes the many things that hide in the dark.
Little Red Riding Hood - Gennady Spirin A little girl meets a hungry wolf in the forest while on her way to visit her grandmother. Includes a note about the history of the tale.
Round Trip - Ann Jonas Black and white illustrations and text record the sights on a day trip to the city and back home again to the country. The trip to the city is read from front to back and the return trip from back to front, upside down.
Learn about the bomb blast that rocked the Sixteenth Street Baptist Church on Sunday morning, September 15, 1963, killing four young girls.
Emma's Poem: The Voice of the Statue of Liberty - Linda Glaser The story of Emma Lazarus, who, despite her life of privilege, became a tireless advocate for the immigrants who arrived in New York City in the 1880s and wrote a famous poem for the Statue of Liberty.
You Are the Best Medicine - Julie Aigner Clark A mother who has cancer gently informs her child of what the effects will be, and reminds her little one of all the special times they have shared, and will continue to share, even while she undergoes treatment.
Trickster: Native American Tales: A Graphic Collection Collects over twenty trickster stories, in graphic novel format, from various Native American traditions, including tales about coyotes, rabbits, ravens, and other crafty creatures and their mischievous activities.
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