A mix of sure fire hits for early elementary children to listen to, and to read on their own! (Updated March 2020)
The Bright Side
An unhoused child, starting at a new school while living with his family in an old school bus, uses his creativity and resilience to save the class pizza party. Based on the author’s personal experience.
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When We Gather
A Cherokee child celebrates the family tradition of gathering wild onions for a big community meal, a significant tradition among several southeastern tribes.
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Insha'Allah, No, Maybe So
Ranya gets frustrated when her mom just says "Insha'allah" whenever Ranya asks for something, but as the two talk, both Ranya and mom realize Insha'allah means so much more.
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In Between
Vivid photos shine a light on how animals, just like people, can find themselves stuck in some awkward in-between stages.
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This Is A Story
A tale about the power of finding the perfect book.
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Being Home
On a day filled with anticipation, a young Cherokee girl bids farewell to her familiar city life and documents the changing landscape through drawings as her family moves to their ancestral land and embraces their new home.
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Fox Versus Fox
A woodland fox and an arctic fox discover they are more alike than different.
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Ursula Upside Down
Ursula is disconcerted to realize she’s living her life upside down – or is she?
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Punky Aloha
When shy Punky sets out to get butter for her grandmother’s famous banana bread, she meets new friends and gains new confidence along the way.
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Summer Is Here
A young girl enjoys a perfect summer day from pool time with friends and a game of double Dutch to a community cookout in the shade.
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