Published: 2018 Theme: Women in Math Best for: 7 and up "Sophie discovered that mathematicians use numbers as poets use letters-as a language to question, explore, and solve the secrets of the universe." Wonderful and inspiring illustrated biography of a woman mathematician from the 18th century.
Published: 1995 Theme: Math for Kids Best for: 2nd and 3rd grade "Mrs. Fibonacci has obviously put a math curse on me. Everything I look at or think about has become a math problem." A lighthearted look at how math is found in everyday life.
Published: 2018 Theme: Biography; Science Best for: 9 and up "At the age of thirteen, Maria had watched, waited, and witnessed with her own eyes. And she had created a record of study, just as scholars did at universities." This is a visually beautifully and factually rich children's book about an important young woman who pursued art and science on her own.
Published: 2019 Theme: Fairness Best for: 5 to 8 "Even if there is no trophy involved, I love winning. I am not a sore winner, no matter what Anna the Annoying says. I am the opposite of sore. I am a feel-great winner." A fun second-grade excursion into alphabetic order, fairness, envy, and creativity.
Published: 2019 Theme: Speaking Up Best for: 9 to 12 "Different isn't wrong," Pixit said with such utter certainty that Mina couldn't help but believe him...Mina said, "I just need to find a different way, a way that works for me." To get to the point, this is a must-read, about the power of children to change the world, finding their own voice along the way. Very inspiring fantasy that's not so fantastical in the end!
Published: 2006 Theme: A Children's Birth Best for: 4 to 6 "Little Angel said to Great Angel, "Oh I want to go to Bountiful Earth." "And so you shall, Little Angel, so you shall." A Waldorf birthday story, beautifully illustrated and retold.
Published: 2011 Theme: Friends Best for: 8 to 11 "Ms. Snoops's memory, whispered the angel, was like the lacy antimacassars on the organ and green striped sofa's arms. Ms. Snoops's memory had little holes in it, here and there..." A simple and easy to read story about friendships, generations, and healing the past.
Published: 2018 Theme: Knights Best for: ages 9 and up "Mel wavered. She was feeling beaten. The flying lizards were too large. Too fast. Too attentive. It was hopeless. But I mustn't give up, she thought." A very fun and entertaining book great for all genders and middle-school age kids.
Published 1972 Theme: WWII refugee Best for: 9 and up "Next morning before school Anna ran into Papa's room to see him. The desk was tidy. The bed was neatly made. Papa had gone." Neither overly melodramatic nor depressing, this is an excellent look at the life of a WWII Jewish refugee family...
Published: 2019 Theme: Holocaust and Family Memories Best for: 9 and up "When Charlie asked how many of the people in the photo album had survived the Holocaust, Mom simply looked away." A down-to-earth children's book about the importance of sharing and remembering the past.
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