Compiled by Melissa Brandt, National BookPALS Book Reviewer
The Dollhouse Fairy
Written and illustrated by Jane Ray
Rosy loved her dollhouse. She also loved Saturdays. On this day, she spent time with her dad. However one Saturday, she woke up and her dad was gone. (He went to the hospital during the night.) Rosy was very sad. Not knowing what to do, so Rosy decided to play with her dollhouse. To her surprise, she found someone sleeping in one of the beds: a fairy named Thistle. Thistle kept Rosy company until her dad came home. (K-3)
A Cup for Everyone
Written and Illustrated by Yuskuke Yonezu
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 sent 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. (K-3)
Wangari's Trees For Peace (A true story)
Written and illustrated by Jeanette Winter
Wangargi grew up in South Africa. At that time, the land was plush with trees. However after attending school in America, Wangari returned to South Africa only to find the land baron. Then, Wangari made it her mission to replenish South Africa's supply of trees. She instilled the help of her friends. However, her quest was not easy. She was arrested for asserting her position. However with her persistence, South Africa's land was once again plush with trees. (Grades 1-5)
Goal!
Written by Mina Javaherbin
Illustrated by A. G. Ford
In South Africa, when Ajani and his friends play soccer they feel safe from the problems of the streets, the problems of the world. (Grades 1-3).
* Outside of the United States and Canada, the game of soccer is referred to as football.
* The illustrations remind me of Kadir Nelson's.
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