Encourage young readers to celebrate and appreciate their communities during this time of thanksgiving and gratitude. Find the perfect book for every reader today!
★ “Lord’s rhythmic, simple text is perfectly cadenced for reading aloud, while Paschkis’ cheerful illustrations, filled with scrolling designs and smiling friends, reinforce the sense of the close, busy community working together.” ―Booklist, STARRED REVIEW
Age Range: 4 – 8
Themes: Community, Friendship, Help, Repairs
★ “This is a must-have addition to any children’s collection and a surefire crowd-pleaser at a dinosaur storytime. One might call it a roaring success.” ―Booklist, STARRED REVIEW
Age Range: 4 – 8
Themes: Community, Exploration, Family, Identity
★ “A highly recommended book that highlights the capacity for empathy and humanity, even in a society faced with violence and war.” ―School Library Journal, STARRED REVIEW
Age Range: 7 – 10
Themes: Beauty, Bosnian War, Community, Healing, Music, Peace
“This simple but effective story will encourage children to overcome nighttime fears, especially with the help of others.” ―School Library Journal
Age Range: 2 – 6
Themes: Fear, Friendship, Imagination, New Experiences
★ “A warm, loving, necessary reminder of the power in families coming together.” —Kirkus Reviews, STARRED REVIEW
Age Range: 4 – 8
Themes: Family Reunion, African-American Tradition, African-American History, Celebration, Family History
★ “This intergenerational story of love and acceptance is an important addition to library collections for young elementary-aged readers.” —School Library Journal, STARRED REVIEW
Age Range: 4 – 8
Themes: Community, Dogs, Reading, Therapy Animals, Volunteering
★ “Even the most rule-bound reader will be cheered up by these stodgy lemmings.” —Kirkus Reviews, STARRED REVIEW
Age Range: 6 – 10
Themes: Friendship, Fitting In, Identity, Rules
“It’s no wonder that young children, who crave stability in their lives, relate so strongly to the Stanley the Hamster picture-book series. Beyond their interest in Stanley’s daily activities, kids enjoy the well-structured lines and cheerful colors of the art as well as the steady, reassuring tone of the narrative.” —Booklist
Age Range: 3 – 7
Themes: Community, Fire Trucks, Friendship, Occupation
“Charming illustrations make this sweet tale of a close-knit community even more special… a warm invitation to enjoy this sweet story again and again.” ―School Library Journal
Age Range: 4 – 8
Themes: Community, Circular Tale, Recycling, Secrets, Sharing
“Professional storyteller Deedy retells this legend in unadorned, effective language that lends currency to history…. this tale will find heavy use as a readaloud and discussion starter, whether the topic is truth, history, heroism, or moral dilemmas.” ―Bulletin for the Center for Children’s Books
Age Range: 8 – 12
Themes: Courage, Denmark, Responsibility, WWII