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April - "The Tale of Three Trees"
April - "The Tale of Three Trees"
April - "The Tale of Three Trees"
Retold by Angela Elwell Hunt
Recommended for ages 4+
Three trees on a mountain dream of what they want to become when they grow up. One wants to be a treasure chest, another an ocean-faring boat, and the third a signpost for God. Their wishes come true in a way they never expected.
Featuring beautiful illustrations, this best-selling children’s book tells the Easter story from a new and unusual point of view.
March - "The Invisible Boy"
April - "The Tale of Three Trees"
April - "The Tale of Three Trees"
Written by Trudy Ludwig
Recommended for ages 6-9
Brian is the invisible boy. Nobody ever seems to notice him or think to include him in their group, game, or birthday party . . . until, that is, a new kid comes to class.
When Justin, the new boy, arrives, Brian is the first to make him feel welcome. And when Brian and Justin team up to work on a class project together, Brian finds a way to shine.
A gentle story that teaches how small acts of kindness can help children feel included and allow them to flourish.
February - "Love Matters Most"
April - "The Tale of Three Trees"
February - "Love Matters Most"
Written by Mij Kelly & Gerry Turley
Recommended for ages 4-8
When a polar bear leaves the safety and warmth of her cave to travel all over a frozen wonderland, she must be looking for something very important. Could it be delicious silver salmon? A view of the swirling winter sky? A bit of gold? Of course, she is in search of the most precious thing of all: her lost little cub. In this touching story, readers will instantly be enamored with the sweeping illustrations of winter landscapes, endearing polar bear characters, and the resonant message that a parent’s love matters most.
January - "Ladder to the Moon"
December - "The Berenstain Bears and the Joy of Giving"
February - "Love Matters Most"
Written by Maya Seoetoro-Ng
Recommended for ages 4-8
Little Suhaila wishes she could have known her grandma, who would wrap her arms around the whole world if she could, Mama says. And one night, Suhaila gets her wish when a golden ladder appears at her window, and Grandma Annie invites the girl to come along with her on a magical journey. In a rich and deeply personal narrative, Maya Soetoro-Ng draws inspiration from her mother’s love for family, her empathy for others, and her ethic of service to imagine this remarkable meeting. Evoking fantasy and folklore, the story touches on events that have affected people across the world in our time and reaffirms our common humanity.
December - "The Berenstain Bears and the Joy of Giving"
December - "The Berenstain Bears and the Joy of Giving"
December - "The Berenstain Bears and the Joy of Giving"
Written by Jan & Mike Berenstain
Recommended for ages 4-7
In The Berenstain Bears and The Joy of Giving Brother and Sister Bear can’t wait for Christmas and all the presents they’ll open. But during the Christmas Eve pageant, something special happens! The Bear cubs learn a very valuable lesson about the joy of giving to others.
November - "The Invisible String"
December - "The Berenstain Bears and the Joy of Giving"
December - "The Berenstain Bears and the Joy of Giving"
Written by Patrice Karst
Recommended for ages 3-7
In this relatable and reassuring contemporary classic, a mother tells her two children that they're all connected by an invisible string. "That's impossible!" the children insist, but still they want to know more: "What kind of string?" The answer is the simple truth that binds us all: An Invisible String made of love. Even though you can't see it with your eyes, you can feel it deep in your heart, and know that you are always connected to the ones you love. Does everybody have an Invisible String? How far does it reach? Does it ever go away? This heartwarming picture book for all ages explores questions about the intangible yet unbreakable connections between us, and opens up deeper conversations about love.
October - "Each Kindness"
September - "Phyllis's Orange Shirt"
September - "Phyllis's Orange Shirt"
Written by Jacqueline Woodson
Recommended for ages 5-8
Chloe and her friends won't play with the new girl, Maya. Every time Maya tries to join Chloe and her friends, they reject her. Eventually Maya stops coming to school. When Chloe's teacher gives a lesson about how even small acts of kindness can change the world, Chloe is stung by the lost opportunity for friendship, and thinks about how much better it could have been if she'd shown a little kindness toward Maya.
September - "Phyllis's Orange Shirt"
September - "Phyllis's Orange Shirt"
September - "Phyllis's Orange Shirt"
Written by Phyllis Webstad
Recommended for ages 4-6.
When Phyllis was a little girl she was excited to go to residential school for the first time. Her Granny bought her a bright orange shirt that she loved and she wore it to school for her first day. When she arrived at school her bright orange shirt was taken away. This is both Phyllis Webstad's true story and the story behind Orange Shirt Day which is a day for us all to reflect upon the treatment of First Nations people and the message that 'Every Child Matters'.
August - "You Are Special"
September - "Phyllis's Orange Shirt"
August - "You Are Special"
Written by Max Lucado
Recommended for ages 3-6.
In this heartwarming children's tale from the best-selling author Max Lucado, Eli the woodcarver helps Punchinello understand how special he is--no matter what other Wemmicks may think. It's a vital message for children everywhere: that regardless of how the world evaluates them, God cherishes each of them, just as they are.