A children's book, and true story, written by a nine-year-old about his three-legged dog named Wrigley. Inspiring for other kids.
When Wrigley Sits on My Head
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.
Kibble
Published: 2017
Theme: Courage; Monarch Butterflies
Best for: 6 and up
"It took Kibble a few moments before he was ready to let go of that trunk again, but soon enough, he carefully walked over to me...." In this informative illustrated children's book, Kibble overcomes his fear with the support of good friends...
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.
Beavers – Superpower Field Guide
Published: 2018
Theme: Beavers (Natural History)
Best for: 6 and up
"This is a beaver. Just an ordinary beaver. But even ordinary beavers are extraordinary. In fact, even ordinary beavers are superheroes." A great way to present facts of natural history to young readers; enjoyable yet fact-filled.
Gooney Bird Greene
Published: 2002
Theme: Storytelling
Best for: 6 to 9
"The class stared at the new girl with admiration. They had never met anyone like Gooney Bird Greene...Her clothes were unusual. Her hairstyles were unusual. Even her lunches were very unusual." This fun first-chapter book explores how easy it is to tell a good story, with imagination.
Edison: The Mystery of the Missing Mouse Treasure
Published: 2018
Theme: Thomas Edison
Best for: 5 to 8
"Behind the shelves lay the University of Mice. Here any inquisitive mouse could learn everything there was to know about the history of mice: mice who had traveled the world, mice who had made great discoveries..." A beautifully illustrated, large-size children's book with a fanciful story about Edison's invention.
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