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Each Kindness
A story about friendship and opportunity
by Jacqueline Woodson
Nancy Paulson Books, www.penguin.com/youngreaders
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Mousetronaut
A real astronaut’s experience based on a partially true story
by Mark Kelly
Paula Wiseman Books, an imprint of Simon & Schuster, www.SimonandSchuster.com |
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Mossy
A unique story of love, loyalty, and the environment
by Jan Brett
Putnam, www.penguin.com/teachersandlibrarians
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The Santa Trap
A “bad boy’s” comeuppance at Christmas
by Jonathan Emmett
Peachtree, www.peachtree-online.com
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Tea Cakes for Tosh
A touching story of a strong grandchild/grandparent bond
by Kelly Starling Lyons
Putnam, www.penguin.com/youngreaders
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Gift Days
A young girl’s story about her desire to learn to read
by Kari-Lynn Winters
Fitzhenry & Whiteside, www.fitzhenry.ca |
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The Eagles Are Back
A science story about near extinction
by Jean Craighead George
Dial Books for Young Readers, www.penguin.com/youngreaders
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The Boy Who Cried Bigfoot!
A clever adaptation of a classic fable
by Scott Magoon
Paula Wiseman Books, an imprint of Simon & Schuster, www.SimonandSchuster.com
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The Three Ninja Pigs
A fractured fairy tale for karate enthusiasts
by Corey Rosen Schwartz
G. P. Putnam’s Sons, www.penguin.com/youngreaders
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The Art of Miss Chew
A story of the importance of a teacher in a child’s life
by Patricia Polacco
G. P. Putnam’s Sons, www.penguin.com/youngreaders
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Return of the Library Dragon
A battle of technology and books
by Carmen Agra Deedy
Peachtree, www.peachtree-online.com
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Jasper’s Story: Saving Moon Bears
A true story based on an actual event
by Jill Robinson and Marc Bekoff
Sleeping Bear Press, www.sleepingbearpress.com
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Ben and the Emancipation Proclamation
A story based on the life of a slave (Benjamin Holmes)
by Pat Sherman
Eerdmans Books for Young Readers, www.eerdmans.com/YoungReaders
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Lost and Found
A kid’s adventure in discovery
by Bill Harley
Peachtree, www.peachtree-online.com
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Hope’s Gift
A story of hope from America’s history
by Kelly Starling Lyons
G. P. Putnam’s Sons, www.penguin.com/youngreaders
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Paper Son: Lee’s Journey to America
A Chinese boy’s journey to Angel Island to start a new life
by Helen Foster James and Virginia Shin-Mui Loh
Sleeping Bear Press, www.sleepingbearpress.com |
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Puss in Boots
Pinkney’s “reimagination” of a classic
by Jerry Pinkney
Dial Books for Young Readers, www.penguin.com/youngreaders
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The Fantastic Jungles of Henri Rousseau
The story of the famous artist
by Michelle Markel
Eerdmans Books for Young Readers, www.eerdmans.com/YoungReaders |
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In Andal’s House
A young boy from India experiences prejudice and bigotry
by Gloria Whelan
Sleeping Bear Press, www.sleepingbearpress.com |
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The Man with the Violin
Based on a true story about Joshua Bell’s ignored performance with his priceless Stradivarius
by Kathy Stinson
Annick Press, www.annickpress.com |
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Maestro Stu Saves the Zoo
An idiom-filled story of a young boy’s clever plans
by Denise Brennan-Nelson
Sleeping Bear Press, www.sleepingbearpress.com
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Daredevil: The Daring Life of Betty Skelton
The story of the “First Lady of Firsts”
by Meghan McCarthy
Paula Wiseman Books, an imprint of Simon & Schuster, www.SimonandSchuster.com
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No Pirates Allowed! Said Library Lou
A poetic story about the value of books
by Rhonda Gowler Greene
Sleeping Bear Press, www.sleepingbearpress.com |
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Look Up! Henrietta Leavitt, Pioneering Woman Astronomer
The inspirational story of a nineteenth century female astronomer
by Robert Burleigh
Paula Wiseman Books, an imprint of Simon & Schuster, www.SimonandSchuster.com
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Colorful Dreamer
The story of artist Henri Matisse
by Marjorie Blain Parker
Dial Books for Young Readers, www.penguin.com/youngreaders
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Dare to Dance
The results of a boy’s decision to follow his dream
On CD Turning Point: Almost True Tales, by Janice Davin
Magicwords Publications, www.janicedavin.com
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Punia and Kaialeale
A Hawaiian legend
On CD Tales from the Lanai, by Alton Takiyama-Chung
www.altonchung.com |
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Surviving the Hindenburg
The true story of a 14-year-old boy’s survival of the Hindenburg’s final flight
by Larry Verstraete
Sleeping Bear Press, www.sleepingbearpress.com |
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Blonde, Beautiful and Bubbly
A personal story about sibling rivalry
On CD Skinny Dipping, by Martha Reed Johnson
Treehouse Artists, www.treehouseartists.biz
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Saint-Saёns’s Danse Macabre (Book and CD)
The story behind the composer’s masterpiece
by Anna Harwell Celenza
Charlesbridge, www.charlesbridge.com
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The Punishment
A personal story about parental love
On CD Jessie and Other Stories, by Linda Goodman
Treehouse Artists, www.treehouseartists.biz
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The Lap
A personal story about family relationships
On CD with same title, by Kim Weitkamp
Road Candy Records, www.roadcandyrecords.com |
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Heck no, we didn’t bury my mother!
A family story about a relative’s death
On CD with same title, by Lona Bartlett
www.lonabartlett.com
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The Watch
A personal story about honoring another’s possessions
On CD Skinny Dipping, by Martha Reed Johnson
Treehouse Artists, www.treehouseartists.biz
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1492: New World Tales
Multicultural stories from the age of exploration
by Richard and Judy Dockrey Young
August House, www.augusthouse.com |
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Fairy Tales from the Brothers Grimm, A New English Version
Eloquent translations of 50 classic stories
by Philip Pullman
Viking, www.penguin.com |
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Appalachian Jack Tales
Stories from the Hicks, Ward, and Harmon families (with related story information)
by Lynn Salsi
Headline Kids, www.HeadlineKids.com
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A Tale Dark & Grimm
Inventive, tongue-in-cheek “re-envisionings” of selected Grimm classics
by Adam Gidwitz
Puffin, www.penguin.com
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Shropshire Folk Tales
A collection of 30 traditional tales filled with Shropshire wit and wisdom
by Amy Douglas
The History Press, www.thehistorypress.co.uk |
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Whiskers, Tails & Wings
Animal folktales from Mexico (with additional story information)
by Judy Goldman
Charlesbridge, www.charlesbridge.com |
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Otherwise Untold
A collection of refreshingly blunt and honest personal stories
by Kindra Hall
www.kindrahall.com
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Literally Disturbed: Tales to Keep You UP at Night
A collection of one-page poetic stories with a “chilling” element
by Ben H. Winters
Price Stern Sloan, www.penguin.com/youngreaders |
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The “Easy-to-Read-Wonder-Tales” Series:
It’s Not About the Beanstalk!
It’s Not About the Ball!
It’s Not About the Diamonds!
It’s Not About the Straw!
It’s Not About the Tiny Girl!
Collections of easy-to-read/tell folktales for young learners (with three brief theme-related stories in each book)
by Veronika Martenova Charles
Tundra Books, www.tundrabooks.com
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In the Groves
Stories and songs that honor the spirit of trees
CD by Diane Edgecomb
Living Myth Audio, www.LivingMyth.com
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Stay on the Road
A collection of personal traveling adventures
A 2 CD set by Tim Lowry
www.storytellertimlowry.com
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The Snow Queen
The Storycrafters’ interpretation of Hans Christian Andersen’s novella
CD by The Storycrafters
www.storycrafters.com |
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Historically Speaking
Recorded stories from Ingham’s book Tales with a Texas Twist
CD by Donna Ingham
Wordshop, www.donnaingham.com |
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Rebecca
The story of Rebecca Ebey
CD by Jill Johnson
www.myglobalvillagestory.com
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A Sweet Strangeness Thrills My Heart
The journals of Sallie Independence Foster, 1861-1887
CD by Dolores Hydock
www.storypower.org
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A Tureen of Tales
A collection of recrafted folktales
CD by Donna Washington
DLW Storyteller, www.donnawashington.com |
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Devils on Horseback and Other Odd Journeys
A collection of hilarious, true, and inadvertent personal adventures
CD by Geraldine Buckley
www.geraldinebuckley.com
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Impossible to Translate, But I’ll Try
A collection of true-life Israeli stories
CD by Noa Baum
www.noabaum.com
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