Fairy Tales (and More!) for Summer: A Booklist for Family Read Alouds
Lovely, Literary, and Light-hearted: Fairy Tales are a Perfect Match for Summer Fun Looking for some fun, low commitment reading for this summer? Perhaps you …
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*How Sweet the Sound by Carole Boston Weatherford
How Sweet the Sound tells the story of “Amazing Grace” in rhyming couplets and dramatic illustrations. Ages 6-10 *How Sweet the Sound: the Story of …
The Penderwicks at Last by Jeanne Birdsall
Longtime readers will enjoy Birdsall’s Penderwicks at Last, a charming finale to this beloved middle grades series. The Penderwicks at Last by Jeanne Birdsall. Knopf, 2018. …
*New Shoes by Sara Varon
A delightful journey into the jungle awaits Francis the Donkey on his quest to make new shoes for his favorite Calypso singer. *New Shoes by …
Raffie on the Run by Jacqueline Resnick
Raffie, an intrepid subway rat, embarks on a fearsome quest to rescue his little brother in this lively animal adventure with memorable characters. Ages 8-12 …
Strongheart by Candace Fleming
Strongheart, a real movie-star dog, acts out a movie scenario in this fun tale. Ages 7-11 Strongheart: Wonder Dog of the Silver Screen by Candace …
*The Book of Boy by Catherine Gilbert Murdock
The Book of Boy breathes life into the squalor and splendor of the late middle ages, with the tale of a parentless child and a …
Classic Reads: The Story of the Treasure Seekers by E. Nesbit
This often-overlooked classic by the beloved fantasy writer introduces six children with lively imaginations and not much prudence. Ages 10-14 The Story of the Treasure …