|
|
|
Extra yarn
by Mac Barnett
With a supply of yarn that never runs out, Annabelle knits for everyone and everything in town until an evil archduke decides he wants the yarn for himself.
|
|
|
Rain!
by Linda Ashman
An intergenerational tale about the power of a positive attitude juxtaposes comic-panel, cut-paper illustrations of a cheerful young boy and a grumpy man who observe the rain in their city, venture outdoors then splash in puddles before meeting one another and sharing a mood-lifting cookie. By the author of Castles, Caves, and Honeycombs. 25,000 first printing.
|
|
|
The big umbrella
by Amy June Bates
An authorial debut by the illustrator of Hillary Rodham Clinton and her daughter combines lush artwork and lyrical text in a subtle tribute to inclusion and tolerance that depicts a growing number of young people huddling under a big umbrella on a rainy day.
|
|
|
The Berenstain Bears : kindness counts
by Jan Berenstain
Brother Bear's act of kindness is repaid when he shares his knowledge of airplane modelmaking with young Billy. Includes Bible verses
|
|
|
Those shoes
by Maribeth Boelts
Jeremy, who longs to have the black high tops that everyone at school seems to have but his grandmother cannot afford, is excited when he sees them for sale in a thrift shop and decides to buy them even though they are too small.
|
|
|
The dead bird
by Margaret Wise Brown
A reillustrated edition of Margaret Wise Brown's classic story features artwork by the award-winning illustrator of Rain! and Josephine and follows the experiences of a group of children who organize a heartfelt memorial after finding a dead bird. 25,000 first printing.
|
|
|
The Curious Garden
by Peter Brown
Liam discovers a hidden garden and, with careful tending, spreads color throughout the dark, gray city, in this imaginative picture book with an environmental theme.
|
|
|
Tonio's cat
by Mary Calhoun
Missing the dog he left behind in Mexico, Tonio befriends a stray alley cat named Toughy, who begins to follow Tonio everywhere when the boy starts feeding it and whom Tonio comes to miss terribly when it disappears.
|
|
|
Melvin and the boy
by Lauren Castillo
When a boy finds a turtle basking in the sun at the park he thinks he has found the perfect pet, but the turtle only seems happy at bath time. Includes facts about turtles
|
|
|
Please don't tease Tootsie
by Margaret Chamberlain
Featuring Tootsie the Cat, Dixie the Dog, and Bitsy Bunny, rhyming text and bold illustrations provide preschoolers with valuable tips and helpful advice on the proper way to care for family pets.
|
|
|
The mitten tree
by Candace Christiansen
Old Sarah knits mittens for all the children waiting for the school bus and hangs them on the blue spruce tree at the bus stop
|
|
|
Miss Rumphius : story and pictures
by Barbara Cooney
Seeking adventure in faraway places, Miss Rumphius fulfills her dream and then sets out to make the world more beautiful.
|
|
|
Wolf in the snow
by Matthew Cordell
When a wolf cub and little girl are lost in a snowstorm they must find their way home
|
|
|
Last Stop on Market Street by Matt de la Pena A young boy rides the bus across town with his grandmother and learns to appreciate the beauty in everyday things
|
|
|
Not Yeti
by Kelly DiPucchio
"Monsters are loud. And rude. They like to smash things and they always need to be right. But not Yeti. Yeti bakes banana bread and sings to whales and always has a nice word to say. But sometimes you find yourself alone when you're different. And Yeti doesn't know there's a special surprise in store for him"
|
|
|
What does it mean to be kind?
by Rana DiOrio
Explores what it means to be kind by giving everyday examples of how people can be kind to others, and to themselves
|
|
|
Hank finds an egg
by Rebecca Dudley
Hank finds an egg on the ground while walking in the woods, discovers the nest from which it fell, and tries his best to return it
|
|
|
The seeds of friendship
by Michael Foreman
Adam, an immigrant boy in a big city, is lonely until he see snow for the first time and starts to play with the neighborhood children, but when he starts school he gets some seeds and begins to plant them with help from his new friends
|
|
|
Good people everywhere
by Lynea Gillen
Follows ordinary people as they perform good deeds for others, including carpenters repairing homes damaged by storms, parents preparing dinners for their families, and doctors delivering babies.
|
|
|
How to heal a broken wing
by Bob Graham
When Will is the only one who notices a bird with a broken wing in a city full of hurried people, he takes it home and cares for it, hoping in time it will be able to return to the sky.
|
|
|
Hannah's Way
by Linda Glaser
In rural Minnesota in 1932, Hannah, a young orthodox Jewish girl, deals with being the new girl in class.
|
|
|
This simple picture book looks at how the simple act of being kind to oneself and others affects all aspects of a child's life.
|
|
|
Lotus & Feather
by Ji-li Jiang
Forging a deep bond over their respective disabilities, a little girl without a voice and an injured crane help raise the alarm when their Chinese village floods before the little girl sets aside her feelings to help the crane migrate. By the author of Red Scarf Girl. 20,000 first printing
|
|
|
Big red lollipop
by Rukhsana Khan
Forced to bring her little sister along to a birthday party, Rubina is mortified when her younger sibling demands to win every game and steals Rubina's red lollipop party favor.
|
|
|
Cat on the bus
by Aram Kim
Uses onomatopoeic text and striking bold illustrations in the story of a homeless cat who is shooed away by several impatient passengers on a bus before meeting an Asian grandfather with whom he finds a loving home.
|
|
|
Hank's Big Day : The Story of a Bug
by Evan Kuhlman
A very busy pill bug embarks on a daily routine of nibbling leaves, climbing sticks, avoiding skateboarders and playing with a human best friend in the backyard before returning home in the evening to his cozy rock. Illustrated by the artist of The Backwards Birthday Party.
|
|
|
Sidewalk flowers
by JonArno Lawson
A little girl collects wildflowers while walking through town with her father. Each flower is then given as a gift by the thoughtful little girl.
|
|
|
The invisible boy
by Trudy Ludwig
Feeling invisible in a class of students who exclude him from groups, games and birthday parties, little Brian welcomes a class newcomer with whom he works on a school project in ways that help him to stand out. By the author of My Secret Bully.
|
|
|
Two speckled eggs
by Jennifer K. Mann
Reluctantly inviting the class misfit to her birthday party, Ginger bonds with Lyla when the latter arrives early, supports her party choices and gives her a unique gift, an encounter that compels Ginger to reconsider earlier notions.
|
|
|
Strictly no elephants
by Lisa Mantchev
When the local Pet Club will not admit his tiny pet elephant, a little boy discovers a way to help everyone understand that pets, like all friends, come in many shapes and sizes.
|
|
|
Be kind
by Pat Zietlow Miller
When Tanisha spills grape juice all over her dress, her classmate wants to make her feel better and ponders the different ways in which they can be kind
|
|
|
If you plant a seed
by Kadir Nelson
An acclaimed, award-winning author/illustrator presents a resonant, gently humorous story about the power of even the smallest acts and the rewards of compassion and generosity as two little animals learn the value of kindness while planting seeds in their garden.
|
|
|
We're all wonders
by R. J Palacio
Augie enjoys the company of his dog, Daisy, and using his imagination, but painfully endures the taunts of his peers because of his facial deformity
|
|
|
The peace book
by Todd Parr
The author of It's Okay to be Different, provides an introduction to the meaning of peace and the importance of living in harmony with people of all different cultures and backgrounds from all around the world through bright and colorful illustrations and simple text.
|
|
|
The lion & the mouse
by Jerry Pinkney
In this wordless retelling of an Aesop fable, an adventuresome mouse proves that even small creatures are capable of great deeds when he rescues the King of the Jungle.
|
|
|
A very big bunny
by Marisabina Russo
Ostracized by peers who regard her feet as too long for hopscotch and her height too tall for jumping rope, lonely plus-sized bunny Amelia finds confidence and friendship with very tiny newcomer bunny Susannah.
|
|
|
Horton hears a Who!
by Seuss
A city of Whos on a speck of dust are threatened with destruction until the smallest Who of all helps convince Horton's friends that Whos really exist.
|
|
|
You hold me up
by Monique Gray Smith
Diverse families and friends help to hold one another up by being kind, sharing, learning, playing, laughing, and doing other supportive things together
|
|
|
A sick day for Amos McGee
by Philip Christian Stead
Amos, who spends time with the animals at the zoo everyday, learns the true meaning of friendship when he is too sick to make it to the zoo and the animals come calling to cheer him up.
|
|
|
Because Amelia smiled
by David Ezra Stein
A little girl's smile as she skips down the street inspires a neighbor to send cookies to her grandson in Mexico, and the good will she shares soon spreads around the world.
|
|
|
Mufaro's two beautiful daughters, one bad-tempered, one kind and sweet, go before the king, who is choosing a wife.
|
|
|
Each Breath a Smile by Thich Nhat HanhChildren learn how to calm the body and mind and enjoy the present moment.
|
|
|
Fly free!
by Roseanne Thong
When Mai feeds the caged birds at a Buddhist temple in Vietnam, her simple act of kindness starts a chain of thoughtful acts that ultimately comes back to her. Includes author's note explaining the Buddhist concepts of karma and samsara, or the wheel of life.
|
|
|
Be a king : Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s dream and you
by Carole Boston Weatherford
"You can be a King. Stamp out hatred. Put your foot down and walk tall. You can be a King. Beat the drum for justice. March to your own conscience. Featuring a dual narrative of the key moments of Dr. King's life alongside a modern class as the students learn about him, Carole Weatherfor's poetic text encapsulates the moments that readers today can reenact in their own lives.
|
|
|
My name is Sangoel
by Karen Lynn Williams
As a refugee from Sudan to the United States, Sangoel is frustrated that no one can pronounce his name correctly until he finds a clever way to solve the problem.
|
|
|
A chair for my mother
by Vera B. Williams
A child, her waitress mother, and her grandmother save dimes to buy a comfortable armchair after all their furniture is lost in a fire.
|
|
|
The kindness quilt
by Nancy Elizabeth Wallace
Minna puts a lot of thought into her Kindness Project for school, and, when she starts writing, drawing, and cutting, a brilliant idea takes shape and spreads throughout the whole school!
|
|
|
Each kindness
by Jacqueline Woodson
When Ms. Albert teaches a lesson on kindness, Chloe realizes that she and her friends have been wrong by making fun of new student Maya's shabby clothes and refusing to play with her.
|
|
|
|
|
|