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A Chair for My Mother

Written by Vera B. Williams, illustrated by Vera B. Williams

Recommended Ages: 4 5 6 7 8

A fire destroys Rosa's house and everything in it.—but the neighborhood pulls together to help them start all over again. But still Rosa, her mother and grandmother need a chair to rest in—read the story and find out how they work together to save enough to buy a big comfortable chair that all three can enjoy.

Review by: Patty McDonald

A Cup for Everyone

Written by Yuskuke Yonezu, illustrated by

Recommended Ages: K-3

Pucca is a penguin...Pucca's father made cups for a living. However one day, his father had to leave home intending to sell cups in another village. Pucca sat home and tried to figure out how he could help his father...Pucca liked animals. His first cup was in the shape of a parrot (which closely resembled his sitter, Miss Parrot). Miss Parrot was so impressed with his work that she told all her friends. And soon, everyone wanted an animal-shaped cup...

Review by: Melissa Brandt

A Fine, Fine School

Written by Sharon Creech, illustrated by Harry Bliss

Recommended Ages: 6 7 8

Mr. Keene, the Principal, loved his school. He loved it so much that he decided students must attend EVERY day! This meant Saturdays, Sundays, and Holidays, too. The students and teachers did not like this idea, but they were unsure what to do about it. Then Tillie, a student, went to Mr. Keene's office and said (while acknowledging that students were learning amazing things),"Not everyone is learning." Mr. Keene became worried...Tillie informed him that her brother had not learned how to skip, her dog had not learned how to sit, and she was missing out on the opportunity to sit in her tree for an hour...Guess what Mr. Keene does next? This story underscores the importance of making time to learn things apart from school.

Review by: Melissa Brandt

A Friend for Minerva Louise

Written by Janet Morgan Stoeke, illustrated by Janet Morgan Stoeke

Recommended Ages: 3 4 5 6

A curious hen views the world from her farmyard perspective, missing all of the clues that her humans have a new baby. A silly sit-com for the youngest set.

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A Mouse called Wolf

Written by Dick King-Smith, illustrated by Jon Godell

Recommended Ages: 6 7 8 9

A talented singing mouse named Wolfgang Amedeus Mouse finds a soul mate in lonely Mrs. Honeybee, Owner of the house.

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A Ring of Tricksters

Written by Virginia Hamilton, illustrated by Barry Moser

Recommended Ages: 6 7 8 9

Byh Rabby, Annansi, and Old Mister Turtle are just a few of the practical jokesters in these tales from Africa, the West Indies, and the Southern U.S.

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Akiak: A Tale From the Iditarod

Written by Robert J. Blake, illustrated by Robert J. Blake

Recommended Ages: 3 4 5 6 7 8

Left behind because of an injury, a lead husky sets out on her own to find her team and win the race.

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Alejandro's Gift

Written by Richard E. Albert , illustrated by Sylvia Long

Recommended Ages: 5 6 7 8

Alejandro is lonely in his desert home, but then he discovers that some small animals come to visit and drink water from his garden. Alejandro figures out a way to share the much needed water with other larger desert creatures.

Review by: Patty McDonald

Alice Ramsey's Grand Adventure

Written by Don Brown, illustrated by Don Brown

Recommended Ages: 3 4 5 6 7 8

A true tale with engaging art that stars a herione with persistence and practical know how. Overcoming mountains and breakdowns, Ramsey became the first woman to motor across the country.

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Allison's Puppy

Written by Marion Dane Bauer, illustrated by Laurie Spencer

Recommended Ages: 6 7 8 9

Allison reminds her family of her desire for a puppy. Leave it to grandfather find a unique way of solving the problem, when the family's response is negative.

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