Summer 2015

Children’s Literature Bibliography

Cheryl Brown

Dear Readers,Reading a book is a gift that will provide you with the opportunity to grow as a unique person. Reading is a way to learn more about yourself and the world we live in. As a child, I did not always like reading because I never really understood its purpose. I was always told what to read and did what I was told to. I did not realize I had a choice to have an opinion about what I read. Reading can be whatever you want it to be. You can read to learn about new topics. You may want to further your knowledge about current interests. You can escape to new dimensions by reading about futuristic places or dream of visiting worlds of fantasy. I want you to peruse book shelves and find books that look interesting. This is your chance to think about how a book can influence your life. This list of books is for you to get started. I want you to explore and discover where reading may fit into your life. I know you will find topics of interest or a favorite author who will invite you to read more. Let me know what you like or do not like. You are allowed to have your own opinion. If you do or do not like a book, tell me why. Also, let me know if there are books you think I should read. We are all here to learn from each other.So read, enjoy, and share your thoughts!Mrs. Brown*

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Contents Page Number(s) Freedom to Read Statement 3

Picture Books

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Fiction

10-15

Nonfiction 16-25

Magazines 26-28

Diversity 29-30

Notes Page 31-32

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Find what you are interested in. I will

Respect your opinions and decisions to make your

Experience in the library positive.

Explore topics that are

Diverse. Discover ways to help you express your

Opinion in a

Mature, educated way.

IN THE LIBRARYThis statement was created using words and ideas from the ALA Office of Intellectual Freedom documents. www.ala.org

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Picture Books

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Arnold, Tedd. Dirty Gert. New York: Holiday House, 2013.

Little Gert loved eating dirt ever since she was a baby. This rhyming book tells about how she discovered dirt, her favorite food. Gert actually eats so much dirt that she becomes part of the Earth. Her parents come up with a plan that helps her be “normal” again.

Bar-el, Dan. Not Your Typical Dragon. New York: Viking Books for Young Readers, 2013.

Meet the dragon, Crispin Blaze, who’s about to celebrate his seventh birthday. This means he’s supposed to be able to breathe fire, but he can’t. He learns he can breathe other unique things that help when his family is in danger.

Burleigh, Robert. Edward Hopper Paints His World. New York: Henry Holt & Company, 2014.

The artist, Edward Hopper, painted things that people didn’t understand. He would paint lonely people and empty alleys. At first, he was not liked, but he didn’t mind because he was looking for happiness in himself.

Buzzeo, Toni. One Cool Friend. New York: Dial Books for Young Readers, 2012.

When Elliot goes to the aquarium, he decides to bring home a penguin. His father doesn’t know what type of penguin his son has really brought home. Elliot does many things at home for his penguin to feel “cool.”

Cole, Henry. Unspoken: A Story from the Underground Railroad. New York: Scholastic Press, 2012.

There’s silence. This wordless book depicts the sequence of events that occurs between a girl and runaway slave. Each page shows a girl’s brave actions to help a slave. This is tricky because her father is part of a group that searching for them.

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Darwalt, Drew. The Day the Crayons Quit. New York: Philomel Books, 2013.

A boy, Duncan, receives several letters from the crayons in his crayon box. Each crayon is very upset at their owner. They feel that they are unappreciated. Most of them feel they are being used in a way they don’t like. They feel like they have another purpose.

dePaola, Tomie. Let the Whole Earth Sing Praise. New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons, 2011.

This simple book gives praise to all things that are in heaven and on earth. The author uses phrases and artwork drawn by a group from Mexico to show what we should be thankful for. It mentions all of nature from the sky down to the sea.

dePaola, Tomie. The Legend of the Indian Paintbrush. New York: G.P. Putnam’s Sons, 1988.

Little Gopher has a special gift. He wants to be a warrior, but he has a gift of painting pictures. This legend explains the why flowers bloom in the spring. It also explains how Gopher is later named He-Who-Brought-the Sunset-to-the Earth.

Diesen, Deborah. The Pout-Pout Fish. New York: Farrar Straus Giroux, 2013.

A fish with a pout pout face discovers who he really is. He goes on a journey around the sea meeting lots of creatures who ask him why he doesn’t smile. You’ll meet lots of sea creatures along with way that try to help their fish friend learn to smile.

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Fogliano, Julie. If You Want to See a Whale. New York: Roaring Brook Press, 2013.

If you want to see a whale, you have to stay focused and wait. A little boy learns this as he misses things like roses, other boats, pelicans, small creatures, or shapes in the clouds. If he’s easily distracted, do you think he’ll ever see a whale?

Hest, Amy. Charley’s First Night. Somerville, MA: Candlewick Press, 2012.

Charley is a new puppy going with home with Henry. Henry shows Charley all around his new home by telling about each room in the house. To help Charley through the night, Henry races to his cries.

Hest, Amy. When Charley Meets Grampa. Somerville, MA: Candlewick Press, 2013.

Henry’s grandpa comes to visit and meet the new puppy Charley. Grandpa has never been friends with a dog before so he doesn’t know how to act or how to treat him. Charley shows grandpa how he is friendly and not fierce so he feels more comfortable.

Long, Loren. Otis and the Puppy. New York: Philomel Books, 2013.

On a farm, a tractor named Otis loves to work and play at the day’s end. His favorite game to play with the animals is hide-and-seek. He always knows where all the animals hide! When a new puppy comes to the farm, see how he joins the fun.

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Rinker, Sherri Duskey. Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site. San Francisco: Chronicle Books, 2011.

This bedtime story tells each piece of construction equipment, “Goodnight.” It describes their hard day at work as the crew tells about their labors of the day. But now it’s time for bed. Their work is over and they need to rest so they can do it again the next day.

Rinker, Sherri Duskey. Steam Train, Dream Train. San Francisco: Chronicle Books, 2013.

As you sleep at night, the train is working. The animal crew loads up the boxcars with toys. As things are loaded up, the animals play with each toys. There are prehistoric beasts and yummy treats for them to eat.

Roberton, Fiona. The Perfect Present. New York: G.P. Putnam’s Sons, 2011.

Henry is too excited to sleep. It’s almost his birthday and he’s thinking about his gifts. His duck, Spot, has the perfect gift. Henry’s grandparents send a special surprise and Spot wonders if his gift is still the best. Rylant, Cynthia. God Got a Dog. New York: Beach Lane Books, 2013.

In this collection of poems, God makes things or does every day routines. Each poem tells about what God might do today if he or she were alive. Maybe God could be male or female, good or bad, healthy or sick, just like you and me. After reading about God, you can decide what you believe.

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Scieszka, Jon. Battle Bunny. New York: Simon & Schuster, 2013.

Alex takes a story called “Birthday Bunny” and tells a new story about Battle Bunny who has an evil plan. It’s his birthday, so he want to his powers to take over the world. The president calls Alex to save the day.

Willems, Mo. The Pigeon Wants a Puppy. New York: Hyperion Books for Children, 2008.

The pigeon is talking to you and asks if you know what he wants. He wants a puppy. He promises to take care of it thinking that he only needs to water it and give it plenty of sunshine. When the pigeon gets what he wants, he doesn’t realize what he was really asking for.

Winter, Jeanette. Henri’s Scissors. New York: Beach Lane Books, 2013.

The artist Henri Matisse makes art using scissors. You’ll learn where he got this skill and how his art grew from drawings to cutting out shapes. As he grows older, he becomes ill and has to stay in bed. Find out how this artist discovers happiness with his creations.

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Fiction Books

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Black, Holly. Doll Bones. New York: Margaret K. McElderry Books, 2013.

Zach, Poppy, and Alice love to pretend. They play with their toys and imagine a world of made-up characters. A doll, The Queen, takes them to find her grave so she can be at rest. The crew listens as they are guided to a cemetery. Was this doll ever a real person or is this just part of their made-up game?

Camper, Cathy. Lowriders in Space. San Francisco: Chronicle Books, 2014.

Lupe is a mechanic who works with El Chavo Flapjack, the car detailer, and Elirio Malaria, the artist. This team dreams of owning a car shop. When they hear about a contest looking for the best car, they know it’s time to think of a plan so they can receive the cash prize. The team works on their special car that blasts them through space.

Clements, Andrew. Trouble Maker. New York: Atheneum Books for Young Readers, 2011.

Clay Hensley, a 6th grader, seems to always be up to no good. He can’t wait to share his latest joke about a drawing in Art with his older brother Mitch, who also liked trouble. But Mitch just came home from being in jail. When Mitch explains to Clay about the dangers of jail, does Clay change? Will he find other ways to get attention? Discover what happens when the police show up at Clay’s house asking about what happened at his principal’s house.

DiCamillo, Kate. Flora & Ulysses. Somerville, MA: Candlewick Press, 2013.

Flora sees a squirrel being sucked up in a vacuum. Now the squirrel can fly, lift heavy objects, and even type. Soon after Flora starts to keep the super squirrel as a pet, he is kidnapped by his enemy. Go on a journey with Flora to save Ulysses and learn more about life.

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DiCamillo, Kate. The Tale of Despereaux. DVD. Directed by Sam Fell, Robert Stevenhagen. Universal City: Universal, 2009.

So many things change in the kingdom of Dor after “Soup Day.” Roscuro, a rat, makes a mistake that causes hurt and broken hearts. There is no more soup, rain, or sunshine. He has to learn how to deal with this event. He becomes friends with Despereaux, a mouse, who helps. Can everyone learn to forgive and remember what happiness really means?

George, Jean Craighead. Read by Irene Worth. Julie of the Wolves. HarperAudio, 2006. CD.

A young Eskimo girl, Miyax, runs away to Alaska. She becomes lost; and the long, arctic winter is on its way. She is alone but soon a family of wolves adopt her. Together they use nature to survive until Miyax reaches a village. At the village, Miyax reconnects with her father but is not sure she wants to stay.

Henkes, Kevin. The Year of Billy Miller. New York: Greenwillow Books, 2013.

Billy is worried about second grade. He does not know if he is smart enough or how to deal with an annoying classmate. His younger sister gets on his nerves too. During this year, Billy manages to find something he loves about his teacher, father, mother, and sister. Along with his best friend Ned, this year becomes all about Billy Miller learning more about life.

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Holm, Jennnifer & Matthew. Squish: Game On! New York: Random House, 2013.

Squish loves to read comic books and likes to pretend Super Amoeba is real. His friends show him a video game called Mitosis and it takes over his life. After a dream, he wakes up realizing he is missing his comics and should be doing better in school.

Lai, Thanhha. Inside Out & Back Again. New York: Harper, 2011.

Ha is a 10-year-old girl struggling to understand why her country is at war. Where did her father go nine years ago? Her mother struggles to feed and care for her four children. Now that war has struck, they decide to flee to America. After some time, the family is adopted by a cowboy. They move to Alabama and start a new life.

Naylor, Phyllis Reynolds. Read by Peter MacNicol. Shiloh. Listening Library, 1992. CD.

Marty finds a beagle that belongs to Judd Travers. Judd is known for mistreating his animals so Marty decides to keep the dog a secret. His family discovers his secret after Shiloh is badly injured and Judd is told where his missing dog is. Marty makes an agreement with Judd to work for the dog. But, Marty isn’t sure he can trust Judd. Will Shiloh stay with Judd or Marty?

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Lowry, Lois. The Giver. DVD. Directed by Phillip Noyce. Beverly Hills: Anchor Bay Entertainment, 2014.

Jonas lives in a community with no feelings or memories. There are strict rules that people must follow. Jonas and his friends are given jobs based on their purpose when they graduate. Soon after Jonas is assigned the job to receive past memories, he learns more about what he must to do save future lives.

MacLachlan, Patricia. White Fur Flying. New York: Margaret K. McElderry Books, 2013.

Meet Zoe and her family of dog rescuers. They get new neighbors, who do not seem to approve of their doggie lifestyle. The young adopted boy, Phillip, doesn’t even talk so how can they know what he’s thinking? One day a new dog, Jack, escapes and can’t be found.

Sachar, Louis. Holes. DVD. Directed by Andrew Davis. Burbank: Buena Vista Home Entertainment, 2003.

Stanley goes Camp Green Lake to dig holes to pay for a crime he did not commit. Stanley begins to notice why these holes are really being dug. Friendships made at the camp help Stanley break a curse from his great-great grandfather.

Scieszka, Jon. Frank Einstein and the Antimatter Motor. New York: Amulet Books, 2014.

Frank has the perfect idea for this year’s Science Fair. He designs robots that help him create an anti-matter motor to fly a bicycle. When his robots and plans are stolen, all of Frank’s hard work is taken. Grandpa reminds him about what is important in life so Frank can work hard to get his robots back and think of another idea.

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Velchin, Eugene. Breaking Stalin’s Nose. New York: Henry Holt, 2011.

Sasha lives during a time when Stalin leads the Soviet Union. Sasha always wanted to show pride in his country until his father is arrested. When Stalin’s nose is broken, Sasha knows there will be trouble. Find out what’s really happening in his country.

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Nonfiction

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Adler, David. Perimeter, Area, and Volume: A Monster Book of Dimensions. New York: Holiday House, 2012.

Going to the movies is fun and you can learn about math. Help these monsters look at the area and perimeter of a movie screen. They will also calculate the volume of their popcorn container. Learn about all these mathematical terms and symbols we need to use every day.

Alley, Zoe. There’s a Princess in the Palace. New York: Roaring Brook Press, 2010.

Each princess has a spell to overcome. Sleeping Beauty (also Snow White), the Frog Princess, and the Princess and the Pea are all part of this story. Did you know that Sleeping Beauty is actually Cinderella’s daughter? Snow White’s daughter is the princess in the Frog Prince and the Frog Prince’s daughter is the Princess and the Pea.

Bryant, Jen. The Right Word: Roget and his Thesaurus. Grand Rapids, Michigan: Eerdmans Books for Young Readers, 2014.

If we ever need to find the perfect word, but not always the same word, we use a thesaurus. Roget is the man to thank for this useful book. Beginning at age nine, he started his lists of words. He went to school to study medicines, not writing, when he was only fourteen. Travel through time to see how Roget’s lists grew into one of the most popular books.

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Campbell, Sarah. Mysterious Patterns: Finding Fractals in Nature. Honesdale, Pennsylvania: Boyds Mills Press, 2014.

There are names for perfect shapes but what about shapes that are not? Mathematician Benoit Mandlebrot came up with the word fractal. A fractal can represent objects’ shapes in nature especially. They have parts that repeat. Some examples are trees, flowers, lightning, and the Earth’s surface. Find the patterns that exist in our complex world.

Chin, Jason. Island: A Story of the Galapagos. New York: Roaring Brook Press, 2012.

There was once an island that started with a volcano’s eruption six million years ago. As time passed, the island changed. Over time, the animals made adaptations to eat what they could and live in its changing climate. Six million years later, the island is gone. Its animals now live on the nearby islands called the Galapagos.

Collard, Sneed. Lizards. Watertown: Charlesbridge, 2012.

Most people do not know much about lizards, but Collard sure does. Lizards, also called saurians, are the most common reptile on the planet. You will learn about the different types, details about their diet, how they stay warm, and how they survive. Lizards have tricks to stay alive in the wild but could make an interesting pet.

DeCristofano, Carolyn Cinami. A Black Hole is Not a Hole. Watertown, MA: Charlesbridge, 2012.

If a black hole is not really a hole, then what is it? You’ll blast through the universe comparing the black hole to a whirlpool. Scientist Isaac Newton explains the laws of motion and gravity. Albert Einstein uses these holes to develop his theory about relativity. So what really is a black hole?

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Duffy, Chris, ed. Fairy Tale Comics. New York: First Second, 2013.

Here is a collection of seventeen fairy tales that are made into comics. Some stories are classic, like Hansel and Gretel, Snow White, and Rapunzel. Others are new and different, like The Boy who Drew Cats, The Small Tooth Dog, and Give Me the Shudders. These stories are told from a humorous, exaggerated point of view.

Flood, Nancy Bo. Cowboy Up! Ride the Navajo Rodeo. Honesdale, Pennsylvania: WordSong, 2013.

Are you interested in riding a bull, bronco, or a sheep? It is a cowboy’s dream. You can start as early as four years old. Rodeos are a part of every Navajo community. Calves are roped in for contests and delicious foods are made. Join in the family fun as your cheer and watch all the events. Laugh at the clowns as you hear, “Cowboy up!”

Freedman, Russell. Angel Island: Gateway to Gold Mountain. New York: Clarion Books, 2013.

Freedman tells the stories of immigrants who had to pass through Angel Island. They were looking for American jobs so they could make money. Some thought this land was paradise, while others thought the opposite. Many people from a variety of countries write their feelings as poems on the wall.

Gaiman, Neil. Hansel and Gretel. New York: A Toon Graphic, 2014.

Black and white pictures tell the story about a family with two children. When war happens, they become poor. The family struggles to eat so their father loses the children in the woods. The pair finds a gingerbread house owned by a woman who invites them inside to eat. Can she be trusted? Find out if the children return home to their parents.

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Hoberman, Mary Ann. Forget-Me-Nots: Poems to Learn by Heart. New York: Little, Brown and Company, 2012.

Here is a collection of 136 poems that are short and easy to learn. You will find poems broken down by categories about animals, food, and time. There are poems that are happy, sad, strange, and mysterious. Join in with many authors by memorizing these favorite poems.

Janeczko, Paul. Firefly July: A Year of Very Short Poems. Somerville, MA: Candlewick Press, 2014.

Here are thirty-six short poems that will take you through the seasons of spring, summer, fall and winter. Each poem tells about the colors and nature’s events that occur as the world changes. Even though the poems are short, their words tell important details about each part of the year.

Jenkins, Steve. The Beetle Book. New York: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2012.

You will find beetles, beetles, and more beetles on every page. There are more than 350,000 different kinds that have been named so far. More are found every year. There is everything you can possibly know about beetles on each page from their body parts and functions, to how they talk and communicate with others. Crawl through this book with these insects.

Jenkins, Steve. Just A Second: A Different Way to Look At Time. New York: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2011.

Have you ever wondered about what can happen in a certain amount of time? Find out what happens in a second, minute, hour, day, or longer. This list includes plants, animals, and all living things on Earth and beyond. In just a few minutes, you can read and discover all these timely things. Think about time, how it passes, and how it can be measured.

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Jenkins, Steve. Eye to Eye: How Animals See the World. New York: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2014.

Did you know that for three billion years, all living things were blind? Jellyfish and sponges were the first animals to see with simple clusters, called eyespots. Animals could also have pinhole, compound, or camera eyes. Each animal can see what’s necessary to live. See how eyes have become an important part of each creature.

Johnson, Rebecca. Zombie Makers: True Stories of Nature’s Undead. Minneapolis: Millbrook Press, 2013.

Zombies are not real. People cannot come back to life after they have died. But, parasites can take over things by invading their body. House flies, ants, and crickets are some insects that can be effected. Humans can be infected by dangerous worms. Cockroaches and moths can be stung by venom from a wasp. Mammals may be sick with rabies. Some of these zombies may be closer than you think.

Krull, Kathleen and Paul Brewer. The Beatles Were Fab (and They Were Funny). Boston: Harcourt Children’s Books, 2013.

John, Paul, George, and Ringo are part of a music group called The Beatles. During the 1960s, these four started a new hairstyle and had fun playing music. They had a sense of humor that helped take them into fame. Journey with The Beatles as they tour from England and Germany to America, bringing life to people through music.

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Krull, Kathleen & Paul Brewer. Lincoln Tells a Joke. Boston: Harcourt Children’s Books, 2010.

We all know Abraham Lincoln as the 16th president. But do you know how he gained popularity? He would use laughter to lighten situations. His leadership was successful due to his wisdom and sense of humor. Lincoln’s gift for writing speeches by choosing the best words is one reason why he is considered one of our best presidents.

Krull, Kathleen. Lives of the Explorers: Discoveries, Disasters (and What the Neighbors Thought). New York: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2014.

Here are twenty stories about people who wanted to know more about what was beyond the known. It tells their story by including weird and unusual details. The book is told in sequential order starting with Viking Leif Ericson and ending with Sally Ride. Maybe they will inspire you as they were inspired as kids themselves.

Krull, Kathleen. What’s New? The Zoo! New York: Arthur A. Levine Books, 2014.

Let’s go to the zoo! Zoos started in the present day country of Iraq. Over the years, zoos have spread all over the world. The types of animals have gotten more unique. Famous people, even the pope, wanted to learn more about animals from other countries. Discover the many reasons about why zoos exist and how they have changed since 4,400 years ago.

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Latham, Irene. Dear Wandering Wildebeest: And Other Poems from the Water Hole. Minneapolis: Millbrook Press, 2014.

Enjoy a day with the animals of Africa at the water hole. Listen to them drink while learning about the African land and animals. Find out how animals survive during dry seasons. Creatures, big and small, and its plant life, all depend on the water hole and each other for different reasons.

Patent, Dorothy Hinshaw. Dogs on Duty: Soldiers’ Best Friends on the Battlefield and Beyond. New York: Walker Books for Young Readers, 2012.

Dogs are trained for special reasons. These dogs are trained to become Military Working Dogs (MWD). Learn about actual dogs who act as soldiers during battles to protect humans. They go from being pups to basic training at camps. Their happy spirits and positive attitudes help keep a healthy working environment during war.

Patent, Dorothy Hinshaw. Super Sniffers: Dog Detectives on the Job. New York: Bloomsbury, 2014.

Dogs can smell many things to help people. Their sniffer has forty times more power than a person’s. Certain dogs are trained to use this ability to do specific jobs like finding people after a disaster. They can smell mattresses looking for bedbugs, or alert people for other health reasons.

Prelutsky, Jack. The Carnival of Animals. New York: Alfred A Knoff, 2010.

Listen to the music of the carnival. You’ll hear animals and their sounds. Not only do you hear animals from the zoo or a farm, you’ll listen to animals from long ago (such as fossils) and humans too. With rhyming words and entertaining pictures, these poems will make you wonder more about what the carnival is all about.

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Rapport, Doreen. To Dare Mighty Things: The Life of Theodore Roosevelt. New York: Hyperion Books, 2013.

Most people know of Theodore Roosevelt as a president, but his life proved him to be so much more. From a young age, he wanted to go places, even when his health tried to slow him down. As Teddy grew up, he didn’t let small things keep him from being someone he wanted to be. His inspirational quotes and positive thoughts led him to be a great leader.

Rosenthal, Betsy. An Ambush of Tigers: A Wild Gathering of Collective Nouns. Minneapolis: Millbrook Press, 2015.

Do you know what to call groups of giraffes, penguins, and other animals? This poetry book has rhyming words grouped with animals and imaginative questions. “Would a flush of penguins go down the drain?” With a glossary in the back, you’ll learn new words called collective nouns, to properly name groups of animals.

Santore, Charles. Aesop’s Fables. New York: Sterling Children’s Books, 2010.

Aesop’s fables each have animals that symbolize people and life choices. Each animal has the same type of character so the reader can learn a lesson. A wolf or fox tries to be sly. A tortoise is slow but smart. Read the life lessons these animals display about how to show generosity, share, and help others.

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Singer, Marilyn. Follow Follow: A Book of Reverso Poems. New York: Dial Books for Young Readers, 2013.

A reverso poem is made up of two poems. The first poem is read top to bottom and the second poem written bottom-up. Sometimes the second poem has the same narrator with a different point of view or it could be another narrator. These poems are based on classic fairy tales like Aladdin, Pied Piper, and the Little Mermaid.

Vernick, Audrey. Brothers At Bat. Boston: Clarion Books, 2012.

Imagine a baseball team where all of the players are brothers. The Acerra family was fortunate enough to have this opportunity. All twelve brothers played on such a team. They were able to create their own team to compete against other teams in New Jersey. Their bond and unity truly shows what it means to stick with your family. Play ball!

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Magazines

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Cobblestonehttps://cobblestonepub.com/cobblestone-teachers-guides/

This magazine’s purpose is to provide the reader with information about historical events. Each issue focuses on one part of history. Important American events and places are written about. There are fun, engaging activities related to the culture of the times. Regular sections include: "Mapping It," "Did You Know?," "Going Global," "Just for Fun," "Digging Deeper," "Brain Ticklers," and "Cartoon Connection."

Teacher resources online include links to the Common Core and NextGen standards that are applicable to current and past issues of the magazine.

Cricket http://www.cricketmagkids.com/

This magazine is available in print and digitally. Its content includes a variety of genres (folktales, fiction, non-fiction, poetry, memoirs, recipes, graphic novel excerpts). The readers, who are mostly kids, are encouraged to submit their artwork, poetry, writing, and book recommendations.

Online you will find the latest edition. What’s New? will tell you about each story in the most recent publication. Meet Everybuggy is where you meet the bugs in the magazine that go on adventures. Cricket League takes you to interactive games on the web and more information about the authors, artists, and contests. Finally, Old Cricket’s Library will let you listen to stories or poems as well as read recommended literature.

FACES http://www.magazineline.com/faces-magazine

This magazine is based on the theme of diversity. It will focus on one particular country, region or city. You will learn about its culture and history. The articles take a look at the people, traditions, and role in society as a whole. The topic could be current or from the past. FACES articles are also related to current science. The reader is invited to take pictures or interactively engage with the text.

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Odyssey http://www.odysseymagazine.com/

This eye-catching magazine is intended for students in grades 5-9. You will find inspiring everyday kid-friendly science content. Kids who are already interested in science and technology will be challenged to learn more. The articles will also intrigue kids that may have other interests. You will read about how to stay healthy, uses of technology, and interactive “mail.” Each edition is theme-based and respectful towards a young audience’s intellect. Online resources include late-breaking news, discoveries and more in the “All About Science” link; the Virtual Classroom will allow you to check out live webcams; Fun Stuff is a link connecting kids to learn more about Astronomy; Just for Teachers includes past editions and a Science or Social Studies link.

Ranger Rick http://www.nwf.org/kids/Ranger-Rick.aspx

This magazine has a collection of articles about the world’s creatures, environment, conservation, and rescue efforts. You will read stories about how people work to save endangered species. There is text about the oceans and lives of all kinds of animals. There are animal-themed jokes for fun. Readers are encouraged to submit their photographs and any personal observations with nature.

Online resources relate to the current edition along with Game of the Month; Rick’s Adventures; One Great Thing to Do; and Family Fun activities and ideas.

*2014 awards - Periodical of the Year for grades 3-6; Best Illustration, Graphics, and Photography

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Diversity Bibliography – Different Kinds of Families

What makes a family? All families are special in their own way. A family is defined as anyone who takes care of someone. This is someone who shows they love you, which even includes your pets. It can mean having one parent, two moms, two dads, a

step-family, or a blended mix. Kids can be raised by other family members or adopted by someone. In 1967, laws were passed so any color could marry. Today everyone has the right to marry the

person of their choice. New laws have been passed so that you can marry someone who is the same or a different gender than

you. This collection of books will help you better understand the definition of a family.

https://sites.google.com/site/margaretcharlesece405/home/diverse-family-structures

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Alko, Selina. The Case for Loving: The Fight for Interracial Marriage. New York: Arthur A. Levine, 2015.

Mildred Jeter and Richard Loving were in love and wanted to get married. But they were not the same race. At the time, marrying someone of a different race was against the law. Learn about how they fight for the right to love in 1967.

*Most highly recommended on Wilson’s Children’s Core Collection *Starred Reviews:Booklist (December 2014); Publishers Weekly (November 2014);Kirkus (November 2014)

Beaty, Daniel. Knock Knock: My Dad’s Dream for Me. New York: Little, Brown, 2013.

A son waits for his father’s knock every day. When this routine stops, the boy needs to learn how to grow to live life the best he can. He writes a letter to his dad asking for him to return home. His father responds with encouraging words for his son to “learn to knock” for himself.

*Coretta Scott King Book Award: Illustrator (2014); Boston Globe-Horn Book Honor: Picture Book (20i

Booth, Coe. Kinda Like Brothers. New York: Scholastic Press, 2014.

Jarrett’s life is always changing. He never knows who is going to arrive in the middle of the night since his mom takes care of children until a permanent home can be found. Twelve-year-old boy Kevon, and his two-year-old sister, Treasure, show up one night. When just a few nights turns into a week, Jarrett doesn’t know when or if they’ll ever leave.

*2015 Notable Children’s Book

Levy, Dana Alison. The Misadventures of the Family Fletcher. New York: Delacorte Press, 2014.

A new school year always means a new adventure for adopted four boys and their family. Sam, Eli, Jax, and Frog are all adopted by their two dads, Jason and Tom. These dads try their best to encourage the boys to understand all cultures and be the best they are meant to be. Their neighbor, Mr. Nelson, tends to be grumpy and tired most of the time. Soon the boys learn his family is a little different, too.

*2015 Notable Children’s List

Polacco, Patricia. In Our Mothers’ House. New York: Philomel Books, 2009.

Meema and Marmee are two moms who have adopted three children. The narrator is one of their children who feels loved and wanted by her moms. They are happy even though they are different from other families. They would laugh, sing, dance, play, and live life.

*Recommended Author from Kerby’s Quicklist

Cheryl Brown–Diversity Bibliography (July 2015) *Professional Selection Note

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Notes PageGoogle Images was the search engine used to find the covers of the books for all of the annotated bibliographies. (www.google.com) The sources I used to select my books includes Kerby’s QuickList (http://www2.mcdaniel.edu/slmonline/SLM_503/docs/13quick_feb13.doc), Caldecott Awards, Newbery Awards, ALSC Notable Books, Outstanding Science Trade Books, Sibert Awards, and the Parents Choice Award Winners for magazine recommendations. Caldecott Award - The Caldecott Award is awarded each year by the Association for the Library Service to Children. It is given to the most distinguished artist of an American picture book. Books are submitted and read by committee members. There is a voting process for the medal and several books can receive a Caldecott Honor. http://www.ala.org/alsc/awardsgrants/bookmedia/caldecottmedal/caldecottmedalNewbery Award – The Newbery Award is awarded each year by the Association for the Library Service to Children. It is given to an author for the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children. Other books worthy of being recognized can receive a Newbery Honor.http://www.ala.org/alsc/awardsgrants/bookmedia/newberymedal/newberymedalALSC Notable Children’s Books – The Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) identifies the best of the best in children’s books each year. Each book is coded as worthy of note (or notice), important, distinguished, or outstanding. These books display great quality, creativity, and come from all genres (fiction, nonfiction, poetry). They reflect and share interests applicable to children ages birth through 14. Books that are awarded or honored as Newbery, Caldecott, Belpre, Sibert, Geisel, and Batchelder are automatically added to this list.http://www.ala.org/alsc/awardsgrants/notalists/ncbOutstanding Science Trade Books – These books are a valuable resource to teachers working with the Framework for K-12 Science Education and the Next Generation Science Standards. To help educators meet the needs of their learners, literature needs to be supplemented to increase literacy and understanding for all learners. This list includes science, engineering and design. These books are picked by a panel of people who are chosen by the National Science Teachers Association. They have worked together with the Children’s Book Council since 1973 to generate these lists. At first, grade K-8 were their primary focus until 2002 when they added high school recommendations.

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http://www.nsta.org/publications/ostb/ostb2015.aspxSibert Award – This award is given each year to the author(s) and illustrator(s) of the most distinguished informational book. This award is given by the Association for Library Service to Children. http://www.ala.org/alsc/awardsgrants/bookmedia/sibertmedalParent’s Choice Award Winners (Magazine) – Each year, members of the Parents’ Choice Foundation decide on the best products for children of different age groups, backgrounds, skills, and interests. This group includes teachers, scientists, artists, librarians, parents, and kids. They choose the best material for children based on certain criteria. http://www.parents-choice.org/award.cfm?p_code=p_per&thePage=magazine

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