Emma loves books but her migrant worked family can’t afford to buy any. She for now she rights her own and saves her apple picking money to buy some. She is very unhappy when she is told she is to go to school instead of working because she won’t earn money now. Then she sees the school library.
Based in part on the author’s own childhood
AR Book Level 3.1
Ar Pts. 0.5
Lucy starts off at the beach and spends the longest day there ever with her Mom and Dad. When they get home everyone is ready for bed. But after she falls asleep to a bed time story Lucy wakes up and gathers up all her stuffed animals.
This would be great for several story time themes: bed time, beaches, counting (are there really 20 yawns?), or for a stuffed animals sleepover!
In this sweet book a mother and daughter go through their night time ritual to a soothing lullaby.
Perfect for story time about bed time or mothers.
Lola goes to the library every Tuesday with her Mommy. The book takes us through the process of borrowing books as well as spending time with friends at story time.
Perfect for a story time about the library or books. In fact I did it in my story time about the library last year.
This books is adapted from Bob Marley’s song “Three Little Birds” by his oldest child Cedella Marley. A little boy sings a message of love and positivity accompanied by three little birds!
Perfect for a story time about music or birds.
A musical, rhythmic book in which the young protagonist dances through the seasons in Brooklyn. Perfect for a story time about the seasons or cities.
I love Melanie Hope Greenburg’s art–and this books is all about art and laundry! Children will learn about the art and culture of Haiti from Aunt Lilly. This would be great for a story time about working around the house, laundry, local business, the neighborhood or culture. I already have a sock sorting flannel set to use with this one.
I love this version of Little Red Riding Hood with an African American protagonist. And the Big Bad Wolf isn’t so bad after all!
Perfect for a skating, winter, or fairy tale story time.
I love this comedic take on Little Red Riding Hood. In this version she is off to see Aunt Rosie and it is a very hungry lion instead of a big bad wolf. All’s well that ends well in this version.
Perfect for a fairy tale or African themed story time.