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Title: Stand Tall, Molly Lou Melon Author: Patty Lovell Illustrator: David Catrow Publisher: G. P. Putnam’s Sons, NY ISBN: 0-399-23416-0 Audience: This book is intended for children ages 4-9. Summary:  A young girl named Molly Lou Melon follows the advice of her grandmother in

Title: Eric the Boy Who Lost His Gravity Author: Jenni Desmond Illustrator:  Jenni Desmond Publisher: Blue Apple Books ISBN: 9781609053482 Audience: 5-8 years Summary: Eric’s little sister Alice is a monumental pest.  He finally gets so angry with her and with the unfair

Title: Florence Nightingale Author: Demi Illustrator: Demi Publisher:  Henry Holt and Company Publication Date: 2014 Audience: Grades 1-4 Summary: Florence Nightingale was reared with every advantage: wealth, devoted parents, a fine library and a classical education, travel, and

Title of Book:  Stellaluna Author:  Janelle Cannon Publisher and Publication date:  Harcourt Brace & Company, 1993 ISBN number:  0-15-280217-7 Audience:  Ages 4 – 8 Summary:  Stellaluna is a baby bat who is separated from her mother during an owl attack.  She ends up in

Title:  Joseph Had a Little Overcoat Author: Simms Taback Illustrator: Simms Taback Publisher: Viking ISBN: 0670878553 Audience: ages 3 and up Summary: Joseph had a little overcoat that was worn and full of holes so he made it into a jacket.  As the jacket continues to wear out

Name of Book: The Clown of God Author: Tomie dePaola Illustrator: Tomie dePaola Publisher:  Voyager Books (Harcourt Brace & Co) Intended Audience:  Ages 4-8 (I have used this book with a group of adults, all of whom were retired.) Summary:  Tomie dePaola retells an old tale

Name of Book: Jubilee Author: Ellen Yeomans Illustrator: Tim Ladwig Publisher: Eerdmans Books for Young Readers Audience: Can be used with all ages Summary: Jubilee paints a beautiful picture, through words and illustrations, of what Heaven will be like, but also speaks to the

Name of Book: The Face of Our Past Author: Kathleen Thompson and Hilary Mac Austin Publisher: Indiana University Press Audience: Girls 5-17.   This book will capture the attention of African American girls and teenagers. Summary: This book creates a visual and written history of