Children

Children

Babushka's Doll
Patricia Polacco
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Little Natasha can't leave her Babushka--Russian grandmother--alone: while Babushka methodically attempts to finish her laundry and livestock-feeding, the impatient girl always has another, more urgent agenda. When Babushka goes out, she presents her granddaughter with her own doll from her childhood. Tasha discovers the meaning of peskiness when the doll comes to life and makes her jump through hoops, entertaining her every minute. By the time Babushka returns from her shopping expedition, Tasha is exhausted from her afternoon with a most demanding playmate. Many overeager youngsters may well identify with this engaging, well - told tale. Ages 3-6.

 

Bringing the Rain to Kapiti Plain
Verna Aardema
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The story of how Ki-pat ingeniously brings rain to the arid Kapiti Plain. "Cumulative rhyming tale with the rhythm and repetition of The House That Jack Built

 

Hands Are Not for Hitting
Martine Agassi
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This book teaches children that violence is never okay, and gives them tools to manage their anger. This gentle book with captivating full-color drawings, is perfect for all children, and is great for reading out loud in classroom settings, or for therapeutic sessions with children who are learning to manage feelings or aggression. It includes activity suggestions that reinforce the books basic, yet powerful message.

 

I Am Really a Princess
Carol Diggory Sheilds
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"I am really a princess. And when my true parents, the king and queen, find out how I've been treated around here, they are going to be very upset." Sure enough, with sparkling pictures that match the heroine's passionate imagination, the king and queen describe their shock and tell what life would be like at the palace…until bedtime descends and brings with it a gift of love not even a royal title could improve.

 

Leo the Late Bloomer
Robert Kraus
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A heartwarming story of how a little tiger named Leo bloomed in his own good time, despite his father's worries.

 

Lovables in the Kingdom of Self-Esteem
Dian Loomans
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This book explores the elements that help children gain a strong self-worth such as being lovable, capable, courageous, and kind. Young people will be comforted and delighted with the enchanting animal characters that personify positive human attributes.

 

Mama Do You Love Me?
Barbara Joosse
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This beloved story of a child testing the limits of her independence, and a mother who reassuringly proves that a parent's love is unconditional and everlasting is a perfect first book for toddlers.

 

Mitten, The
Jan Brett
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Adapted from a Ukrainian folktale, the story centers on Nicki who drops one of his new white mittens in the snow & doesn't even notice it's missing. One by one, the woodland animals discover the mitten and crawl inside, each one larger than the last: a mole, a rabbit, even a big, brown bear! The artist's trademark borders and panels showcase finely detailed winter scenes.

 

Sosu's Call
Meshack Asare
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When a great storm threatens, Sosu, an African boy who is unable to walk, joins his dog Fusa in helping save their village. This is a story of empowerment and overcoming limitations.

 

The Way I feel
Janan Cain
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This book helps children to understand and describe their emotions. It is an upbeat way to let children know that feelings are a valued part of life. A great tool for parents, teachers, and therapists who want to introduce the concept of feelings to young children and encourage open expression of a childs emotions. Dazzling illustrations make this a book children will cherish.

 

Why Am I Different?
Norma Simon
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Some people can't eat chocolate, and some are good at whistling. Some people are tall, some are short. People want different things for their birthdays. If we were all the same, it would be like seeing everything in gray--boring. Each page simply and sensitively explores some of the aspects of human existence that make each person special. This book portrays everyday situations in which children see themselves as 'different' in family life, preferences, and aptitudes, and yet, feel that being different is all right.

 

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