Owl lives alone in his cozy little home. Read how Owl invites Winter into his home to warm-up and gets scared when he goes to sleep to find two little bumps at the end of his bed. Learn how Owl makes his favorite tea, Tear-Water Tea, and makes friends with the moon. This is the perfect book for the beginning reader.

Similar authors: Cynthia Rylant

Similar books: Frog and Toad by Arnold Lobel; Henry and Mudge by Cynthia Rylant

Reviewed by: mb

Date read: 7/3/2009

ISBN-10: 0064440346

ISBN-13: 9780064440349

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In 'Papa's Mark' by Gwnedolyn Battle-Lavert, Simms and his Papa knew how important the right to vote was to a black man living in the south during the 1960's. 'America could change for the better if all people had a say in the running of it,' was the consensus of the black community living in Lamar County. Even though the Fifteenth Amendment of the Constitution protected the rights of all people to vote, many restrictions were adopted in the southern states to make it impossible for members of the black community to exercise their rights. Gang violence, voting taxes, and literacy tests were obstacles instituted by many white communities to prevent the African-Americans from voting. So when Simm's Papa was able (after many nights of practice) to sign his own name at the voting booth, Samuel T. Blow could feel the winds of change shaping a newer and brighter America.

Similar authors: Deborah Wiles; Jacqueline Woodson;

Similar books: Freedom Summer by Deborah Wiles; The Other side by Jacqueline Woodson; Goin' Someplace Special by Pat McKissack; Pop's Bridge by Eve Bunting; Coolies by Yin

Reviewed by: mb

Date read: 8/1/2011

ISBN-10: 082341650X

ISBN-13: 9780823416509

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The lives of four generations are told through ten stories that span the years from 1939 through 2006. The tales begin with Rose driving the library book mobile followed by the adventures of her son Merle Henry who loves to trap. Next comes Annabeth, Merle's daughter who enjoys fairy tales, and then there is Annabeth's son Kyle who finds a summer job at the library. Books and reading are integral to the lives of the family as the adventures unfold across the years.

Reviewed by: adf

Date read: 9/11/2010

ISBN-10: 0805063609

ISBN-13: 9780805063608

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Maddy has always wanted a cat, but she can't have one because of her little brother's allergies. When she buys three tiny, mysterious ceramic cat statues from an antique dealer, one of them comes to life! Maddy and the cat must work together to solve a very big problem: the class bully has been tormenting one of Maddy's classmates. When the solution works, and the bully turns on Maddy, will the tiny cat's magical powers be enough to save the situation?

Reviewed by: emc

Date read: 3/8/2012

ISBN-13: 9780385752022

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A boy who loves to climb gets a shot at his dream of climbing Mt. Everest.

Awards nominated: Rebecca Caudill Award Nominee 2012

Reviewed by: St. Charles Reader

Date read: 10/27/2009

ISBN-10: 0152024174

ISBN-13: 9780545038133

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