Echo's Sister

Submitted by jmartin on Wed, 2012-02-29 16:48

11-year-old Echo finds the courage to help her younger sister fight cancer, and in the process, finds the love and support of an entire community. Recommended for ages 9–12.

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Echo's Sister
Echo's Sister

Paul Mosier
(Juvenile Fiction - J Mosier)


11-year-old Echo finds the courage to help her younger sister fight cancer, and in the process, finds the love and support of an entire community. Recommended for ages 9–12.
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Cancer Hates Kisses

Submitted by jmartin on Wed, 2012-02-29 16:44

As Mom goes through treatment for cancer, her family supports her with what cancer hates most: love. Recommended for ages 6–9.

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Cancer Hates Kisses
Cancer Hates Kisses

Jessica Reid Sliwerski
(Juvenile Picture Books - Ej Sli)


As Mom goes through treatment for cancer, her family supports her with what cancer hates most: love. Recommended for ages 6–9.
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Llama Llama Home with Mama

Submitted by jmartin on Wed, 2012-02-29 16:42

Llama Llama's mother takes good care of him when he has to stay home from school because he's sick. Recommended for ages 3–6.

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Llama Llama Home with Mama
Llama Llama Home with Mama

Anna Dewdney
(Juvenile Picture Books - Ej Dew)


Llama Llama's mother takes good care of him when he has to stay home from school because he's sick. Recommended for ages 3–6.
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The Kissing Hand

Submitted by jmartin on Wed, 2012-02-29 15:42

When Chester the raccoon is reluctant to go to kindergarten for the first time, his mother teaches him a secret way to carry her love with him. Recommended for ages 3-6.

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The Kissing Hand
The Kissing Hand

Audrey Penn
(Juvenile Picture Books - Ej Pen)


When Chester the raccoon is reluctant to go to kindergarten for the first time, his mother teaches him a secret way to carry her love with him. Recommended for ages 3-6.

 

Mr. S

Submitted by jmartin on Wed, 2012-02-29 15:40

It’s the first day of school- but where is the teacher? Join the kids in room 2B as they try and solve this comical mystery. Recommended for ages 3-9.

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Mr. S
Mr. S

Monica Arnaldo
(Juvenile Picture Books - Ej Arn)


It’s the first day of school- but where is the teacher? Join the kids in room 2B as they try and solve this comical mystery. Recommended for ages 3-9.

 

The Day You Begin

Submitted by jmartin on Wed, 2012-02-29 15:15

Beautiful illustrations and lyrical poetry tell the experience of four children who overcome feeling different by finding courage and sharing their own unique stories with each other. Recommended for ages 3-9.

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The Day You Begin
The Day You Begin

Jacqueline Woodson
(Juvenile Picture Books - Ej Woo)


Beautiful illustrations and lyrical poetry tell the experience of four children who overcome feeling different by finding courage and sharing their own unique stories with each other. Recommended for ages 3-9.

 

Wemberly Worried

Submitted by jmartin on Wed, 2012-02-29 14:59

A mouse named Wemberly, who worries about everything, finds that she has a whole list of things to worry about when she faces the first day of nursery school. Recommended for ages 3-6.

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Wemberly Worried
Wemberly Worried

Kevin Henkes
(Juvenile Picture Books - Ej He)


A mouse named Wemberly, who worries about everything, finds that she has a whole list of things to worry about when she faces the first day of nursery school. Recommended for ages 3-6.

 

Mae’s First Day of School

Submitted by jmartin on Wed, 2012-02-29 14:57

Worried about all that could go wrong, Mae does not want to start school. Join her as she discovers that everyone can be nervous about starting school- but will it be enough for her to start her day? Recommended for ages 3-6.

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Mae’s First Day of School
Mae’s First Day of School

Kate Berube
(Juvenile Picture Books - Ej Ber)


Worried about all that could go wrong, Mae does not want to start school. Join her as she discovers that everyone can be nervous about starting school- but will it be enough for her to start her day? Recommended for ages 3-6.

 

Lola Goes to School

Submitted by jmartin on Wed, 2012-02-29 14:36

Join Lola as she prepares for her first day of school. Readers get a glimpse of preschool as Lola enjoys fun activities with new friends. Recommended for ages 3-6.

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Lola Goes to School
Lola Goes to School

Anna McQuinn
(Juvenile Picture Books - Ej Mcq)


Join Lola as she prepares for her first day of school. Readers get a glimpse of preschool as Lola enjoys fun activities with new friends. Recommended for ages 3-6.

 

Answers to Calm First-Day-Of-School Jitters

Submitted by jmartin on Wed, 2012-02-29 14:32

Young children can have lots of anxiety, especially when faced with something new, such as starting school. Luckily, Elmo and his Sesame Street friends are here to relieve those first-time jitters! This picture book answers common questions to ease your little one's worries. Recommended for ages 3-6.

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Answers to Calm First-Day-Of-School Jitters
Answers to Calm First-Day-Of-School Jitters

Sonali Fry
(Juvenile Picture Books - Ej Fry)


Young children can have lots of anxiety, especially when faced with something new, such as starting school. Luckily, Elmo and his Sesame Street friends are here to relieve those first-time jitters! This picture book answers common questions to ease your little one's worries. Recommended for ages 3-6.

 

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