Introducing children to the ideas and characters of the Transcendentalist circle:
 | Henry Builds a Cabin
by D. B. Johnson
Henry the bear is distracted by his friends Emerson and Alcott, and he explains where his library and his dining room in his small, simple home will be -- outside! A book about simplicity. |
Continued...
 | Love Your Neighbor
by Arthur Dobrin, Jacqueline Rogers (Illustrator)
Hardcover - 64 pages (April 1999)
Stories inviting parents (or teachers) and children to explore values and virtues. Aimed at ages 4-8. |
 | An African story related to the Cinderella theme, but with more (and gentle) ethical teaching.
Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters : An African Tale |
A wonderful new version of the "rescued from the dragon" story. Girls and boys love the clever, confident, sensible heroism.
The Paper Bag Princess
Michael Martchenko, Robert N. Munsch
Accessory / Published 1995
Paperback / Published 1988
School & Library Binding / Published 1988
Paperback Mini edition (Annikin Series) / Published 1986
Reinforcing the uniqueness and worth of every child:
On the Day You Were Born
Debra Frasier
School & Library Binding / Published 1991
Hardcover / Published 1997
Paperback / Published 1995
Audio Cassette / Published 1992
In the Beginning : Creation Stories from Around the World
Virginia Hamilton, Barry Moser (Illustrator)
Hardcover / Published 1988
Paperback / Published 1991
Also by Virginia Hamilton:
The People Could Fly : American Black Folktales
Virginia Hamilton, et al
Paperback / Published 1993
A Ring of Tricksters : Animal Tales from America, the West Indies, And Africa
Virginia Hamilton, Barry Moser (Illustrator)
Hardcover / Published 1997
Humorous and touching treatment of crucial issues such as unconditional love, aging, and the stages of child development. A very popular favorite with families and for group reading!
 | Love You Forever Sheila McGraw, Robert N. Munsch Paperback / Published 1988 Paperback (Big Book format) / Published 1995 Hardcover / Published 1989 Hardcover / Published 1995 |
Especially good to read in the springtime:
 | Mud Puddle Sami Suomalainen (Illustrator), Robert N. Munsch Hardcover / Published 1996 Paperback / Published 1996 Paperback Mini edition (Annikin Series) / Published 1986 |
The Big Book for Peace
by Lloyd Alexander, Natalie Babbitt, Ann Durell (Editor), Marilyn Sachs (Editor)
Reading level: Ages 9-12
School & Library Binding / Published 1990
The Big Book for Peace/Cassette
Ann Durell, Marilyn Sachs
Audio Cassette / Published 1991