In this old-fashioned story within a story, a timely message about vaccines is gently offered.
The Engineer & The Vaccine
When Wrigley Sits on My Head
A children's book, and true story, written by a nine-year-old about his three-legged dog named Wrigley. Inspiring for other kids.
Nothing Stopped Sophie
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.
Math Curse
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.
A is for Elizabeth
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.
Little Angel’s Journey
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.
The Wind in the Willows – A Fine Welcome
Published: 2013
Theme: Easy Reader
Best for: 5 to 8
Mole took up the oars. "Just this once, I'll try," he said, and he began to row. An easy reader version of the classic Wind in the Willows, done with care and beauty. What a great idea.
Say Something!
Published: 2019
Theme: Making a Difference
Best for: 5 to 8
"If you see someone lonely, say something by just being there for them." In another wonderful children's book from Peter Reynolds, children learn they too can be a positive change in the world, very simply.
The Lost Words
Published: 2018
Theme: Nature's Wonders
Best for: 5 to 8
"Once upon a time, words began to vanish from the language of children...You hold in your hands a spellbook for conjuring back these lost words. To read it you will need to seek, find, and speak." A gorgeous, oversized illustrated children's book that weaves magic of language, art, and nature.
Henry Hikes to Fitchburg
Published: 2000
Theme: Thoreau's Simplicity
Best for: 5 to 7
"I'll walk," said Henry. "It's the fastest way to travel." "I'll work," Henry's friend said, "until I have the monty to buy a ticket to ride the train to Fitchburg. We'll see who gets there first!" A very simple, sweet illustration of a passage from Walden about the benefits of walking rather than high-speed travel.
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