Lillian’s Right to Vote

Submitted by Bill W. on Wed, 2015-09-02 10:08

Lillian recalls that her great-great-grandparents were sold as slaves in front of a courthouse where only rich White men were allowed to vote, then the long fight that led to her right to vote. Recommended for ages 6-9.

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Lillian’s Right to Vote
Lillian’s Right to Vote

Jonah Winter, Shane Evans
(Juvenile Picture Books – Ej Win)


Lillian recalls that her great-great-grandparents were sold as slaves in front of a courthouse where only rich White men were allowed to vote, then the long fight that led to her right to vote. Recommended for ages 6-9.
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The Undefeated

Submitted by Bill W. on Wed, 2015-09-02 09:35

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The Undefeated
The Undefeated

Kwame Alexander
(Juvenile Picture Books– Ej Ale)


Originally performed for ESPN's The Undefeated, this poem highlights the unspeakable trauma of slavery, the faith and fire of the civil rights movement, and the grit, passion, and perseverance of some of the world's greatest heroes. Recommended for ages 5-10.
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Little Miss, Big Sis

Submitted by Aubrey D. on Sun, 2015-03-08 12:15

Little Miss will be a big sis! And once the baby arrives, she’ll help the baby feel cared for and loved. This heartwarming book demonstrates the joy of being a big sister in short and sweet rhymes.  Recommended for ages 4-8.

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Little Miss, Big Sis
Little Miss, Big Sis

Amy Krouse Rosenthal
(Juvenile Picture Books - Ej Ros)


Little Miss will be a big sis! And once the baby arrives, she’ll help the baby feel cared for and loved. This heartwarming book demonstrates the joy of being a big sister in short and sweet rhymes.  Recommended for ages 4-8.
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A Pirate's Guide to First Grade

Submitted by Aubrey D. on Wed, 2014-07-30 14:33

A young pirate and his crew embark on a grand adventure when they board the bus for the first day of first grade. Recommended for ages 3-6.

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A Pirate's Guide to First Grade
A Pirate's Guide to First Grade

James Preller
(Juvenile Picture Books - Ej Pre)


A young pirate and his crew embark on a grand adventure when they board the bus for the first day of first grade. Recommended for ages 3-6.

 

Saturdays Are for Stella

Submitted by Lisa C. on Mon, 2013-11-18 19:15

George loves spending Saturdays with his grandmother, Stella. One day, Stella is gone and George is ready to cancel Saturdays—until he finds a way to honor the memories of his beloved grandmother. Recommended for ages 3–6.

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Saturdays Are for Stella
Saturdays Are for Stella

Candy Wellins
(Juvenile Picture Books - Ej Wel)


George loves spending Saturdays with his grandmother, Stella. One day, Stella is gone and George is ready to cancel Saturdays—until he finds a way to honor the memories of his beloved grandmother. Recommended for ages 3–6.
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I Don't Want To Talk About It

Submitted by Aubrey D. on Sun, 2013-02-10 11:47

After reluctantly talking with her parents about their upcoming divorce, a young girl discovers there will be some big changes but their love for her will remain the same. Includes an afterword for parents on helping children through such a change. Recommended for ages 6–9.

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I Don't Want To Talk About It
I Don't Want To Talk About It

Jeanie Franz Ransom
(Juvenile Nonfiction - J 306.89 Ra)


After reluctantly talking with her parents about their upcoming divorce, a young girl discovers there will be some big changes but their love for her will remain the same. Includes an afterword for parents on helping children through such a change. Recommended for ages 6–9.
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You Make Your Parents Super Happy! A Book About Parents Separating

Submitted by Aubrey D. on Sun, 2013-02-10 11:27

This simple story helps children whose parents are separating to feel better. Recommended for ages 3-6.

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You Make Your Parents Super Happy! A Book About Parents Separating
You Make Your Parents Super Happy! A Book About Parents Separating

Richy K. Chandler
(Juvenile Nonfiction -- J 306.89 Cha)


This simple story helps children whose parents are separating to feel better. Recommended for ages 3-6.
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Living with Mom and Living with Dad

Submitted by Aubrey D. on Sun, 2013-02-10 11:25

A little girl describes what her life is like now that her parents no longer live together. Recommended for ages 3-6.

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Living with Mom and Living with Dad
Living with Mom and Living with Dad

Melanie Walsh
(Juvenile Picture Books - Ej Wal)


A little girl describes what her life is like now that her parents no longer live together. Recommended for ages 3-6.
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Standing on My Own Two Feet: A Child's Affirmation of Love in the Midst of Divorce

Submitted by Aubrey D. on Sun, 2013-02-10 11:18

Addison's parents are divorced. He lives in one house with his mom and another with his dad, but one thing he knows about both homes is that his parents love him and always will. Recommended for ages 3–6.

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Standing on My Own Two Feet: A Child's Affirmation of Love in the Midst of Divorce
Standing on My Own Two Feet: A Child's Affirmation of Love in the Midst of Divorce

Tamara Schmitz
(Juvenile Picture Books - Ej Sch)


Addison's parents are divorced. He lives in one house with his mom and another with his dad, but one thing he knows about both homes is that his parents love him and always will. Recommended for ages 3–6.
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Do You Sing Twinkle? A Story About Remarriage and New Family

Submitted by Aubrey D. on Sun, 2013-02-10 11:10

A boy's parents help him adjust to his new stepfamily when his mother remarries after a divorce. Includes a note to parents. Recommended for ages 3–6.

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Do You Sing Twinkle? A Story About Remarriage and New Family
Do You Sing Twinkle? A Story About Remarriage and New Family

Sandra Levins
(Juvenile Picture Books - Ej Lev)


A boy's parents help him adjust to his new stepfamily when his mother remarries after a divorce. Includes a note to parents. Recommended for ages 3–6.
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