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Author/Illustrator:
Kwame Alexander

Published/Genre:
2016/Chapter Book; Fiction

Age Group: 10-12 years

Summary: Soccer, family, love, and companionship, become the dominant focal point as twelve-year-old Nick takes in the energy of words as he grapples with issues at home, confronts a domineering jerk, and tries to awe the young lady he had always wanted. Helping him along are his closest companion and at times partner Coby, and The Mac, a rapping librarian who gives Nick rousing books to read.

Date Read: 11/16/17

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Author/Illustrator:
Bridget Hodder

Published/Genre:
2016/Chapter Book; Fiction

Age Group: 9-12 years

Summary: The Prince of the Rats, who's infatuated with Cinderella, is changed into her coachman the evening of the enormous ball. Furthermore, together, he and Cinderella are going to turn the legend (and the night) topsy turvy on their way to a most sudden glad completion!

Date Read: 10/23/17

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Author/Illustrator:
Erin Entrada Kelly

Published/Genre:
2016/Chapter Book; Fiction

Age Group: 8-12 years

Summary: Two sisters from the Philippines, deserted by their dad and living in ruined conditions in Louisiana, battle to improve their lives. Soledad has dependably possessed the capacity to escape into the stories she makes. What's more, Soledad has needed to escape more than ever since her mom and sister kicked the bucket and her dad moved Sol and her younger sister from the Philippines to Louisiana. At that point he cleared out, and all Sol and Ming have now is their underhanded stepmother, Vea.

Date Read: 10/20/17

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Author/Illustrator:
Toni Morrison

Published/Genre:
1987/Chapter Book; Realistic Fiction

Age Group: 12 and up

Summary: This book is a thrilling book about a young lady who has passed on, and causes issues down the road for her family. They story happens in the 1800s. The family does not realize that the phantom is her girl. They attempt distinctive things to check whether their phantom is really their little girl.

Date Read: 10/13/17

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Author/Illustrator:
E. B. White/Garth Williams

Published/Genre:
1952/Chapter Book; Fiction

Age Group: 8-12 years

Summary: Charlotte's Web is about a young lady who spares a runt pig, she deals with him, and watches him grow up. When she needs to state farewell, she later discovers its generally advantageous. Wilber, the pig, turns into the town most loved pig on account of the animal dwelling place creepy crawly, Charlotte. She gives Wilber the certainty he needs.

Date Read: 11/27/17

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Author/Illustrator:
R.J. Palacio

Published/Genre:
2012/Chapter Book; Realistic Fiction

Age Group: 10-13 years

Summary: August Pullman was conceived with a facial deformation that kept him from heading off to a standard school—as of recently. He's going to begin fifth grade at Beecher Prep, and on the off chance that you've at any point been the new child then you know how hard that can be. The thing is Auggie's only a standard child, with an uncommon face. In any case, would he be able to persuade his new cohorts that he's much the same as them, regardless of appearances?

Date Read: 10/8/17

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Author/Illustrator:
Susan Cooper

Published/Genre:
2002/Chapter Book; Realistic Fiction

Age Group: 9-12 years

Summary: On their charming Bahamian island, Trey's younger sibling, Lou, is distinctive - he doesn't talk and he endures terrifying seizures. Be that as it may, when he and Trey get themselves strangely transported to Pangaia, an option universe where contamination and over-advancement have everything except crushed nature, an activist underground ecological gathering welcomes him as the forecasted legend who will spare their reality.

Date Read: 9/18/17

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Author/Illustrator:
Lynne Rae Perkins

Published/Genre:
1991/Chapter Book; Realistic Fiction

Age Group: 10-12 years

Summary: At the point when her closest friend since the third grade begins going about just as Debbie doesn't exist, Debbie discovers the most difficult way possible that life can be a lonely place. Be that as it may, at last the champion of this wryly entertaining story about growing up - a young lady who lives in a house secured with stuff that should look like blocks yet is only a phony block design - finds that even the hourly tragedies of middle school can have silver linings, similarly as a house secured with Insul-Brick can ensure a genuine home. This first novel sparkles - fun, engaging, clashing, and magnificently erratic.

Date Read: 9/18/17

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Author/Illustrator:
Cynthia Lord

Published/Genre:
2010/Chapter Book; Realistic Fiction

Age Group: 9-12 years

Summary: The state of Maine intends to close down her island's school building, which would compel Tess' family to move to the mainland - and Tess to leave the main home she has known. Luckily, the islanders have an arrangement as well: have the student number increase by encouraging many families to take in foster children. Tess and her family are taking a risk on Aaron, a thirteen-year-old trumpet player who has been moving from home to home. Also, Tess needs her very own arrangement - and all the fortunes she can gather. Will Tess' desire worked out as expected or will her fortunes run out?

Date Read: 9/15/17

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Author/Illustrator:
Ellen Wittlinger

Published/Genre:
1998/Chapter Book; Realistic Fiction

Age Group: 12 and up

Summary: Robin is beyond upset when her boyfriend, Chris, tells her his parents signed him up for a summer program in Rome. It was their last summer before he had to leave for school, and now they won't see each other. It feels like the worst thing in the world. Hesitantly, Robin decides to join her aunt and cousins on a road trip. Robin and her cousins have never truly gotten along, and since their dad's passing they've turned out to be even more challenging. Before long, the four of them are crisscrossing through the West on an enlightening voyage. The four investigate parts of the country Robin could have never imagined. Robin ends up finding internal strength she never knew she had.

Date Read: 9/4/17

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Colorful Dreamer: The Story of Artist Henri Matisse

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Colorful Dreamer: The Story of Artist Henri Matisse

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Author/Illustrator:

Marjorie Blain Parker/ Holly Berry

Published/Genre:

2012/Nonfiction; Biography

Age Group: 3-5 years

Summary: There was at one time a kid named Henri, whose fantasies were brimming with shading despite the fact that the place where he grew up was horrid and dark. His folks anticipated that him would take in an exchange when he grew up, however being a law representative exhausted him, and he kept on longing for a brilliant, energizing life, and of being taken note. At that point Henri began painting . . . also, continued painting and imagining and working at his art until he'd turned out to be a standout amongst the most appreciated and well-known specialists on the planet.

Date Read: 10/2/17

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Author/Illustrator:

Jean Craighead George/ Wendell Minor

Published/Genre:

2008/Nonfiction; Animals

Age Group: 4-8 years

Summary: This beautiful picture book that recounts the story of how wolves were close to becoming extinct in the United States. Luckily, they are flourishing again in the West, much to the advantage of the environment. This book will educate another age to welcome the beauty, nobility, and life of wolves.

Date Read: 10/2/17

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On a Beam of Light: A Story of Albert Einstein

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On a Beam of Light: A Story of Albert Einstein

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Author/Illustrator:

Jennifer Berne/ Vladimir Radunsky

Published/Genre:

2013/Nonfiction; Biography

Age Group: 6-9 years

Summary: A kid rides a bike down a dusty street. Be that as it may, in his brain, he imagines himself going at a speed faster than light itself! This mind will one day present probably the most progressive thoughts at any point considered. From a kid perpetually entranced by the miracles around him, Albert Einstein at last develops into a man who presented the world to us in a whole different light.

Date Read: 10/2/17

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Author/Illustrator:

Steve Jenkins

Published/Genre:

2004/Nonfiction; Animals

Age Group: 6-9 years

Summary: How huge is a crocodile? Shouldn't something be said about a tiger, or the world's biggest arachnid? Would you be able to envision a tongue that is two feet long or an eye that is greater than your head? Now and then statistical data points don't recount the entire story. Now and then you have to see things for yourself—at their real size.

Date Read: 9/23/17

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Radiant Child: The Story of Young Artist Jean-Michel Basquiat

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Radiant Child: The Story of Young Artist Jean-Michel Basquiat

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Author/Illustrator:

Javaka Steptoe

Published/Genre:

2016/Nonfiction; Biography

Age Group: 4-8 years

Summary: Jean-Michel Basquiat and his exceptional, arrangement style artworks soared to acclaim in the 1980s as a social marvel dissimilar to anything the craftsmanship world had ever observed. However, before that, he was a young man who saw workmanship all around: in galleries, in recreations and in the words that we talk, and in the beautiful city of New York!

Date Read: 9/21/17

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Author/Illustrator:
Jennifer Fisher Bryant/ Melissa Sweet

Published/Genre:
2014/Picture Book; Nonfiction; Biography

Age Group: 4-7 years

Summary: For modest youthful Peter Mark Roget, books were the best colleagues - and it wasn't some time before Peter started composing his own book. Be that as it may, he didn't compose stories; he composed records. He had the desire to understand thoughts and finding precisely the correct word to express exactly what he thought. His rundowns developed and developed, inevitably transforming into a standout amongst the most imperative reference books ever!

Read Date: 9/23/17

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Author/Illustrator:
TIME for Kids

Published/Genre:
2014/Picture Book; Nonfiction; People; Places

Age Group: 8-12 years

Summary: This book answers the why, what, when, where, who and how to questions that children don't know the answer to! For what reason did the Maya fabricate pyramids? Did Vikings truly have horns on their head protectors? For what reason did Christopher Columbus sail to America? For what reason did the Titanic sink? Why is the London Bridge in Arizona?

Date Read: 9/23/17

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Author/Illustrator:
TIME for Kids

Published/Genre:
2014/Picture Book; Nonfiction; Sports; Science

Age Group: 8-12 years

Summary: This book answers the why, what, when, where, who and how for certain science and sports questions asked by children.. For what reason does a curveball bend? For what reason does a Super Ball ricochet so high? In what capacity would David Beckham influence a soccer to ball "twist"? For what reason can eating chocolate make individuals hyper?

Read Date: 9/23/17

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Author/Illustrator:
Kim Lee

Published/Genre:
2005/Picture Book; Nonfiction; Animals

Age Group: 4-7 years

Summary: This story goes in to details about wasps, ants, bees, and more! It describes how they survive in their habitats. It gives good descriptions as to how insects create their communities!

Date Read: 9/22/17

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Author/Illustrator:
Violet Findley

Published/Genre:
2005/Picture Book; Nonfiction; Animals

Age Group: 4-7 years

Summary: This story provides great information about sloths, their homes, and what they eat! Children can understand and use this book as an option for begin reading.

Read Date: 9/21/17

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Author/Illustrator:
Bradley Hunter

Published/Genre:
2005/Picture Book; Nonfiction; Animals

Age Group: 4-7 years

Summary: This story does a great job explaining the changes of horses. It describes the transformation of a baby horse to an adult horse!

Date Read: 9/21/17

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Author/Illustrator: Lydia Carlin

Published/Genre:
2005/Picture Book; Nonfiction; Animals

Age Group: 4-7 years

Summary: This story does a beautiful job describing the life of a butterfly. It starts from the beginning of the egg process all the way to breaking free from the cocoon!

Read Date: 9/21/17

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Author/Illustrator:
Violet Findley

Published/Genre:
2005/Picture Book; Nonfiction; Animals

Age Group: 4-7 years

Summary: This story does a terrific job talking about the lifestyle of tigers. It also gives children knowledge as to how tigers survive in the wild.

Date Read: 9/21/17

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Author/Illustrator:
Jackson Strauss

Published/Genre:
2005/Picture Book; Nonfiction; Animals

Age Group: 4-7 years

Summary: This short story gives great detail as to the body parts of a chameleon and what each body part is for! This book gives children the chance to gain a basic background of the life of a chameleon!

Date Read: 9/21/17

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Author/Illustrator:
Faith McNulty/ Carol Schwartz

Published/Genre:
1996/Picture Book; Nonfiction; Animals

Age Group: 4-7 years

Summary: Talks about the adjustments in creatures' living spaces and the significance of protecting endangered species and their territories.

Date Read: 9/21/17

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Author/Illustrator:

Nicolas Davies/ Mark Hearld

Published/Genre:

2012/Picture Book; Non-Fiction; Poetry; Animals

Age Group: 4-6 years

Summary: The buzz of honey bees in late spring. The tracks of a winged creature in the winter snow. This wonderful book catches every one of the sights and hints of a tyke's collaborations with nature, from planting oak seeds or gnawing into fresh apples to contemplating tide pools or lying back and watching the feathered creatures overhead. Regardless of what's outside their windows — city avenues or nation knolls — children will be enlivened to investigate their general surroundings.

Read Date: 9/1/17

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Author/Illustrator:
James Burks

Published/Genre:
2015/Graphic Novel; Children’s Fiction

*Hot New Release*

Age Group: 7-10 years

Summary: Bird’s over-confident, laid back character pairs perfectly with Squirrel’s logical, fearful one. The duo crash land in the Penguin world where Bird is thought to be the “Chosen One” meant to save the penguins from the Great Whale. Absolutely everything is pitch-perfect — the illustrations, the characters, the dialogue, and the pacing.

Date Read: 9/6/17

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Author/Illustrator:
Victoria Jamieson

Published/Genre:
2015/Graphic Novel; Realistic Fiction

*Hot New Release*

Age Group: 13-15 years

Summary: Astrid has experienced everything with her close friend, Nicole. So when Astrid to take on roller derby camp, she expects Nicole will as well. However, Nicole decides to go to dance camp with another friend, thus starts a rough start to Astrid's summer. There are scratches and wounds as Astrid realizes her identity without Nicole and what it takes to be a brave, intense roller girl!

Date Read: 9/24/17

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Author/Illustrator:
Linda Bailey/ Victoria Jamieson

Published/Genre:
2017/Graphic Novel; School Fiction

*Hot New Release*

Age Group: 8-11 years

Summary: Eddie is a modest green bug who loves to read and who lives behind the chalkboard in the 4th grade classroom with his parents, 53 siblings and his Auntie Min. However, when Aunt Min goes to the school library to read a book and disappears, Eddie leaves home suddenly and makes the unsafe trek through Ferny Creek Elementary School to rescue her. After Eddie surpasses all these obstacles, Eddie reaches the library, where he finds Aunt Min caught under dangerous circumstances! To finish everything off, there's a librarian who intends to close the library and dispose of all the books!

Date Read: 9/2/17

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Author/Illustrator:
Victoria Jamieson

Published/Genre:
2017/Graphic Novel; Animal Fiction

*Hot New Release*

Age Group: 6-9 years

Summary: GW is a hamster and the 2nd grade class pet has turned out to be good friends with a girl named, Carina, even though he felt like his classroom pet status as jail time. But, when his other class-pet friends (Sunflower and Barry) come around, he needs to make Carina a gift to show her how much he cares. However, that means sneaking on to the second floor without being caught by Harriet and her minions! Will GW and his friends get through it, or will they be caught in Harriet's insidious plot to have GW sent off to Obedience School for Unruly Pets!?

Date Read: 10/1/17

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Roscoe Riley Rules #2: Never Swipe a Bully’s Bear

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Roscoe Riley Rules #2: Never Swipe a Bully’s Bear

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Author/Illustrator:
Katherine Applegate/ Brian Biggs

Published/Genre:
2008/Early Chapter Book Series; Fiction; Humor

Age Group: 5-10 years

Summary: One day Roscoe Riley discovers his toy pig disappears, and he is certain he knows who took it. He realizes that Wyatt, the 1st grade bully, is the culprit. Once Roscoe discovers where Wyatt keeps his toy pig, he decides to get back at Wyatt. This will solve all of Roscoe’s problems, right?

Date Read: 10/5/17

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Roscoe Riley Rules #3: Don’t Swap Your Sweater for a Dog

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Roscoe Riley Rules #3: Don’t Swap Your Sweater for a Dog

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Author/Illustrator:
Katherine Applegate/ Brian Biggs

Published/Genre:
2008/Early Chapter Book Series; Fiction; Humor

Age Group: 5-10 years

Summary: It appears like everybody has a prize or an award of their own. Everyone but Roscoe. A pet-trick contest is around the corner and the first prize is a big, sparkly trophy. Roscoe needs to win that contest. Would Roscoe go to the point of using someone else's dog just to get that trophy?

Date Read: 10/5/17

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Author/Illustrator:
Victoria Jamieson

Published/Genre:
2017/Graphic Novel; Animal Fiction

*Hot New Release!*

Age Group: 7-12 years

Summary: The class pets at Daisy P. Flugelhorn Elementary School need to get out! George Washington (GW for short), the misleadingly adorable hamster in the second-grade classroom, is eager to lead the trail. However, when he at last escapes and goes to locate his previous accomplices, Barry and Biter, he realizes they really like being class pets! Right as GW convinces Barry and Biter to leave with him, a mouse named Harriet and her many mouse friends take the others off track. What happens next is pure, class-pet mayhem!

Date Read: 10/8/17

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Roscoe Riley Rules #5: Don’t Tap-Dance on Your Teacher

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Roscoe Riley Rules #5: Don’t Tap-Dance on Your Teacher

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Author/Illustrator:
Katherine Applegate/ Brian Biggs

Published/Genre:
2009/Early Chapter Book Series; Fiction; Humor

Age Group: 5-10 years

Summary: Roscoe Riley loved the sound his tap shoes sounded! But, what about tap dancing? Roscoe planned to go to the school talent show and tap dance his feet off. The older kids say that tap dancing is only for girls. Once the bullying begins, will he stick to his promise?

Date Read: 10/8/17

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Roscoe Riley Rules #4: Never Swim in Applesauce

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Roscoe Riley Rules #4: Never Swim in Applesauce

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Author/Illustrator:
Katherine Applegate/ Brian Biggs

Published/Genre:
2008/Early Chapter Book Series; Fiction; Humor

Age Group: 5-10 years

Summary: Roscoe has to be very well-behaved to go on a field trip to the apple orchard. But even though he goes out of his way to avoid any trouble, he still ends up in a very messy situation!

Date Read: 10/5/17

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Roscoe Riley Rules #1: Never Glue Your Friends to Chairs

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Roscoe Riley Rules #1: Never Glue Your Friends to Chairs

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Author/Illustrator:
Katherine Applegate/ Brian Biggs

Published/Genre:
2008/Early Chapter Book Series; Fiction; Humor

Age Group/Audience: 5-10 years/ I think this would be a good book for children that need to learn more about social situations at school.

Summary: Roscoe Riley can’t help himself when it comes to breaking the rules. Making his in this first book of a series, this willful first grader is certain to have young children on the edge of their seat to find out which rule he'll unintentionally break next. In the event that the children can't stay focused for a class performance, Roscoe's teacher could be in a bad position. Luckily, Roscoe has an arrangement to spare her; a super, mega, gonzo arrangement.

Date Read: 10/4/17

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Author/Illustrator:
Marcus Pfister

Published/Genre:
1993/Picture Book; Fiction

Award: *Christopher Award*

Summary: The colorful foil, sparkles on every page, provides eye-catching illustrations and a warm storyline about a wonderful fish, who figures out how to make companions by sharing his most prized belonging, that gives the book its unforgettable status.

Date Read: 8/30/17

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Author/Illustrator:
Maurice Sendak

Published/Genre:
1963/Picture Book; Fiction; Fantasy

Award: *Lewis Carroll Shelf Award*

Age Group/Audience: 2-6 years/ Children can relate to this story through having experienced challenging times of seeking their independence during childhood. The subject matter is relatable in that it helps explore the concept of limitations and imagination.

Summary: Max doesn’t feel like he belongs anywhere. Once he goes to sleep, he dives into his mind to escape the difficulties of daily life as a child. In this story, Max is able to become the king of the jungle where he experiences full control! But he soon comes to realize that being in charge isn’t as easy as it seems.

Date Read: 8/30/17

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Author/Illustrator:
Donald Crews

Published/Genre:
1978/Picture Book; Fiction

Award: *Caldecott Honor*

Age Group/Audience: 3-6 years/ Children can relate to this fun, short story by seeing these colors every day! The subject matter is relevant because there are colors all around us!

Summary: This simplistic story is a great way for very, young readers that need to learn and recognize different colors.

Date Read: 8/30/17

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Author/Illustrator:
Mo Willems

Published/Genre:
2010/Picture Book; Fiction

Award: *Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor*

Age Group/Audience: 4-8 years/ Children can relate to this by reading a fun dialogue exchange between the characters and themselves as a reader. The subject matter is relevant in that it helps children become enthusiastic about reading!

Summary: Gerald and Piggie realize that they are in a special situation. This story is a great way gateway to explore what it’s like to be a book!

Date Read: 8/30/17

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Author/Illustrator:
David Wiesner

Published/Genre:
2001/Picture Book; Fiction

Age Group/Audience: Children will be able to relate to the story due to the familiarity of the original fairytale; yet experiencing the new storyline from the perspective of the three pigs.

Summary: This fairytale starts out as usual… but turns out to have a twist in the middle! This story is told from the perspective of the three pigs themselves. This book has the pigs journey to different places than the original storyline.

Date Read: 9/14/17

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Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?

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Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?

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Author/Illustrator:
Bill Martin Jr./ Eric Carle

Published/Genre:
1967/Picture Book; Fiction

Age Group/Audience: 4-8 years/ Children can relate to this story through the mother-child dynamic portrayed in this story. The subject matter is relevant because it helps children learn colors through detailed illustrations and fun rhyming!

Summary: This sweet, short story tells the tale of a momma bear interacting with her baby as they discover other creatures around them!

Date Read: 9/14/17

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Author/Illustrator:
Ezra Jack Keats

Published/Genre:
1971/Picture Book; Fiction

Age Group/Audience: 4-8 years/ Young children can learn numbers one through ten in this colorful book!

Summary: Keats does a great job going from one to ten using animals through a catchy rhyme.

Date Read: 9/14/17

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Author/Illustrator: Tomie DePaola

Published/Genre:
1984/Picture Book; Fiction

Age Group/Audience: 4-8 years/ Children can relate to this story by learning that humans aren’t the only creatures that communicate. The subject matter is relevant to young children learning the basics about animals.

Summary: This book does a great job of describing animals’ habits to young children. It provides a fun way of discovering how mice, and all sorts of animals communicate to humans through a simple text that is understandable to young children.

Date Read: 9/14/17

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Author/Illustrator:
Leo Lionni

Published/Genre:
1960/Picture Book; Fiction

Age Group: 4-6 years

Summary: A tiny worm has to keep itself from being eaten alive! This clever worm measures body parts of different animals to prove his skills of math and survival.

Date Read: 9/14/17

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Author/Illustrator:
Mem Fox/ Leslie Staub

Published/Genre:
1997/Picture Book; Fiction

Age Group/Audience: 4-8 years/ This is a great storyline for young children that need to understand different cultures around the world. The subject matter is relevant because there is always a need for understanding the unfamiliar through a child’s eyes.

Summary: This story is about learning and accepting the differences amongst people around the world. It also delivers the message that although everyone is unique emotionally and physically, there are also many similarities between us all.

Date Read: 9/6/17

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Author/Illustrator:
Arnold Lobel

Published/Genre:
1977/Picture Book; Fiction

Age Group/Audience: 4-8 years/ Children can relate to this set of stories because it elaborates on interaction and problem solving amongst each other. The shot stories are relevant to every day circumstances between people.

Summary: This set of short stories is a great way to explain trickery, perspective, miscommunication, and consideration all from the point of view of a mouse!

Date Read: 9/6/17

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Author/Illustrator:
Patricia Polacco

Published/Genre:
1992/Picture Book; Fiction

Age Group/Audience: 4-8 years/ This book is relatable to children because it involves partnership amongst friends of different backgrounds. The plot is relevant because it focuses on the value of hard work and what a child can do to solve a dilemma.

Summary: This story explores the diverse outlooks children and adults have on people. It is a take of friendship, teamwork, and understanding. The children in this story come together to accomplish a goal for a dear friend of theirs.

Date Read: 9/6/17

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Author/Illustrator:
Chris Van Allsburg

Published/Genre:
1990/Picture Book; Fiction

Age Group/Audience: 4-8 years/ This story connects with children on a level other than the imaginary. It provides a creative strategy as to how to connect daily habits with future possibilities. The situation is relatable because it focuses on mundane tasks that children experience.

Summary: This story involves a boy named Walter. Walter has the desire to travel to the future to experience new technology. Little does he know that his daily lifestyle would creep into his dreams at night. Who knew that dreams could be the fortune tellers of our future!

Date Read: 9/6/17

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Author/Illustrator:
Laura Numeroff/ Felicia Bond

Published/Genre:
2008/Picture Book; Fiction

Age Group: 4-6 years

Summary: This is a great story about a mouse heading off to his first day of school! Does he have everything he needs? This author provides a fun, silly plot that children can enjoy. | I think children can relate to by connecting it to their chaotic experiences with home and school life as well! The plot is relevant because everyone has their own first day of school!

Date Read: 9/6/17

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Author/Illustrator:
Victoria Kann

Published/Genre:
2006/Picture Book; Fiction; Humor

Award: *Children’s Choice Book Awards*

Age Group/Audience: 4-8 years / I think this story would draw an audience that is interested in familial relationships and self-discovery.

Summary: This story tells the tale of a girl named Pinkalicious. A spicy girl with a feisty attitude that has to learn to roll with the punches! The Pinkalicious series is a great way to introduce sight words to children of 4-8 years. Not only does this help children with their reading ability, but they also portray positive messages.

Date Read: 9/6/17

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Author/Illustrator:
Peggy Moss/ Lea Lyon

Published/Genre:
2004/Picture Book; Fiction; Social Skills

Age Group/Audience: 5-8 years/ This story would draw an audience that enjoys in-school environments and social dynamics.

Summary: This story is about various kids getting bullied during school. The book explores the feelings children have when being bullied.

Date Read: 8/26/17

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Author/Illustrator:
Pamela Edwards/ Louis Pilon

Published/Genre:
2007/Picture Book; Fiction; Social Skills

Age Group/Audience: 4-6 years/ This story would draw an audience that enjoys in-school environments as well as at-home settings.

Summary: Oliver is a quiet boy no matter where he is. He can be at home or school and not much comes out of his mouth. Oliver soon discovers what it’s like to have a voice. This story is a great way to encourage children to speak up for themselves. This book will help a child understand how to think more independently.

Date Read: 8/26/17

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Author/Illustrator:
Laura Backman/ Laurence Cleyet-Merle

Published/Genre:
2008/Picture Book; Fiction; Growth & Facts of Life

Age Group/Audience: 4-6 years/ This story is perfect for children interested in animal life. It also provides valuable information about ducks and taking care of animals.

Summary: Lemon is a duck that gets to experience life in a classroom! Lemon learns how to be independent with the help of the students. This story provides a good plot for interaction and caring of others. This will help children understand the importance of caring for animals.

Date Read: 8/26/17

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Author/Illustrator:
Amanda Noll/ Howard McWilliam

Published/Genre:
2009/Picture Book; Fiction; Family Life

Age Group/Audience: 5-8 years/ This story would draw an audience of children with big imaginations and creative minds.

Summary: Gabe is a young boy trying to go to bed after mom and dad are gone. But, Gabe is missing something that is important for him to sleep. This book is a good way of helping children confront a scary concept with bravery.

Date Read: 8/26/17

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Author/Illustrator:
Kate Gayor/ Caitriona Sweeney

Published/Genre:
2008/Picture Book; Fiction; Social Skills

Age Group/Audience: 4-6 years/ This story would draw an audience that enjoys in school environments and friendly dynamics.

Summary: This is a story about a boy discovering a new student in his class who isn’t quite like the others. Matthew comes to learn new things about different people. This story is an excellent book for children who are in the process of beginning school. This story is an excellent portrayal of learning about someone who deals with special needs.

Date Read: 8/26/17

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Author/Illustrator:
Robert Munsch/ Michael Martchenko

Published/Genre:
2005/Picture Book; Fiction; Family Life; Humor

Age Group/Audience: 4-6 years/ This would be a good book for children who are interested in familial stories and family relationship dynamics.

Summary: This story is about a young boy spending the day with his mother. This story describes the encounter many sons have with their moms on a regular basis. And vice versa! | I like that there is a shared experience in this story. It is a good way for children to learn that other people have feelings too. I like that there is a shared experience in this story. It is a good way for children to learn that other people have feelings too.

Date Read: 8/26/17