Children's Literature

After a debilitating illness as a child, Gwen sought solace in art and nature. She learned to be persistent and independent--never taking no for an answer or letting her disabilities define her. Gwen moved to northern Michigan and started her own printmaking business.

A never-before-published Dr. Seuss non-fiction book about creating and looking at art!

And 64 other amazing recipes for cooks ages 8 & up. Provides step-by-step instructions for a variety of recipes.

A history of bread with activities and recipes from around the world.
Nonfiction.

Written by a clinical child psychologist, these books encourage youngsters to share and discuss tough topics with family and friends. Life is Like the Wind introduces the concept of death to young readers by likening life to the ever-moving wind.

Bilingual.
Snow White and the seven dwarfs

A story about overcoming your fears.

Follow the adventures of a flock of wayfaring birds in search of their King.

a tale from the Ashanti.
"In trying to determine which of his six sons to reward for saving his life, Anansi the Spider is responsible for placing the moon in the sky."

A Newbery Honor Book.
Creation stories from around the world.

Winter is coming, but the little black bear, Lump Lump, isn't ready to go to sleep. Inspired by Navajo/Din culture and folklore, and featuring the work of famed weaver Barbara Teller Ornelas, this beautiful tale of family and friends takes the reader on a journey through the rich traditions and spectacular landscapes of the Southwest....

Accounts of ghostly and spiritual happenings that are part of Tennessee's history.

'Tooth traditions from around the world." Includes teeth facts.

A cat living in the city of Kyoto, learns about the Japanese concept of beauty through simplicity as she asks various animals she meets about the meaning of her name.

Caldecott 2012

When her older brother refuses to let her tag along with him, Jamaica goes off by herself and allows a younger child to play with her.

"The eccentric Miss Tizzy, a beloved friend to all the children in her neighborhood, needs their help in remaining happy when she is sick in bed."

Based on the Academy Award-winning film (available on Kanopy and in the NSCC Library DVD collection), The Red Balloon is the moving story of a boy and his best friend--a bright red balloon. Told through captivating photographs taken during filming, and set against the unmistakable beauty of the streets of Paris, Albert Lamorisse's beloved story is a moving tribute to childhood that continues to inspire readers of every generation. A New York Times Best Illustrated Children's Book of the Year.

A generous woman is rewarded by her community in this remarkable author-illustrator debut that's perfect for the Thanksgiving season,

1973 -- Caldecott

"Brings to life the experiences of the Pilgrims and their military advisor, Myles Standish, in America, describing the people they met, the hardships they overcame, and the many successes they achieved."

This critical civil rights book for middle-graders examines the little-known Tennessee's Fayette County Tent City Movement in the late 1950s and reveals what is possible when people unite and fight for the right to vote.tory

John Lewis and Jim Zwerg on the front lines of the civil rights movement.

1984 -- Caldecott Medal

During the Depression, a young Memphis boy trains his pet duck to do tricks in the fountain of a grand hotel and ends up becoming the Duck Master of the Peabody Hotel.

"Tells how Leif sailed with his father, Eric the Red, from Iceland to Greenland where he grew up; describes his journeys back to Norway, where he became a Christian and then to the land he called Vinland; and tells how his kinsmen settled in Vinland and met the Indians."

The American Revolution, 1763-1783.

On May 15, 1776, in Williamsburg, Virginia, a group of patriot leaders voted to declare Virginia free from Great Britain. Let us find out what it might have been like at Mary Geddy's house on that day.

1980 -- Caldecott
"Describes the day-to-day life throughout the changing seasons of an early 19th-century New England family."

The MAGIC TREE HOUSE RESEARCH GUIDE- PILGRIMS. Includes fun facts from Jack and Annie, fantastic photos and illustrations, and a guide to doing further research. Nonfiction companion to the book: Thanksgiving on Thursday.

About young John Lewis.

The story of Jeff Bussey, a farm boy living in 1861, who joins the Union army.
A Newbery Medal book.

The French and Indian Wars, 1689-1763.

On the first night of Chanukkah, Old Bear wanders into Bubba Brayna's house and receives a delicious helping of potato latkes when she mistakes him for the rabbi.

It's holiday time in the Great Lakes State!

When Little Diego gets a Superman outfit for his birthday, he hopes to fly across the border to Mexico to be with his grandfather whom he loves.

"Twelve-year-old Jaime makes the treacherous journey from his home in Guatemala to his older brother in New Mexico after his cousin is murdered by a drug cartel"

About a Muslim refugee boy. "In a flowerless war-torn world, a young boy masters the skills that may save his family from poverty."

1975 -- Caldecott

1979 -- Caldecott
"Though she is fond of her people, a girl prefers to live among the wild horses where she is truly happy and free."

In this poignant story, the counting rope is a metaphor for the passage of time and for a boy's emerging confidence in facing his blindness.

In spring, the hills and meadows of Texas and Wyoming are ablaze with the reds, oranges, and yellows of the Indian Paintbrush. How the young Indian artist finally fulfills his Dream-Vision is lovingly told and illustrated by Tomie dePaola, in words and pictures that capture the spirit and beauty of this dramatic legend.

Phoebe Flower's impulsiveness energy frequently get her into trouble at school until her family discovers she has ADHD, and she must learn how to handle the challenges ahead as well as appreciate her warm and generous nature. Upper elementary to middle school.

Ansel Adams, a life in nature. "As a child, Ansel Adams just couldn't sit still. He felt trapped indoors and never walked anywhere--he ran"

A kid's book about living with ADHD.

In this funny, poignant graphic novel memoir, author/illustrator Cece Bell chronicles her hearing loss at a young age and her subsequent experiences with the Phonic Ear, a very powerful--and very awkward--hearing aid.

Eukee the elephant can't stay still and follow directions, but a friendly doctor helps him conquer his problems.

Explains perfectly how creative students' minds wander as they conjure up theories and solve the world's problems.

After a debilitating illness as a child, Gwen sought solace in art and nature. She learned to be persistent and independent--never taking no for an answer or letting her disabilities define her. She moved to northern Michigan and started her own printmaking business.

Living with ADHD.

RJ learns how to ask for help and stay on task, and discovers that by doing things the right way the first time, he no longer has to do them over and over again.

A positive resource for anyone dealing with ADHD or challenged by someone who has ADHD.

A story about the smartest boy in math class.

A book for kids about ADHD.

Twelve-year-old Andrew, who has ADD, is adopted by new parents after years of other foster homes and desperately hopes that he will not mess up the situation.

Wounded in Iraq while his Army unit is on convoy and treated for many months for traumatic brain injury, the first person Ben remembers from his earlier life is his autistic brother.

My A.D.D. journal (by me, Sparky).

Carolyn has been practicing cursive handwriting, but is frustrated by her lack of success. Carolyn's teacher finds a way to convince her that creative writing and cursive handwriting are two unrelated skills.

A young boy learns a different way of seeing the world from his blind grandfather.

Helping children understand ADHD.

A math adventure.

A little fish thinks he can get away with stealing a hat.
Caldecott Medal.

A story about obedience.

A read-aloud story to help prevent child sexual abuse.

How one community survived a tornado and rebuilt for a sustainable future.

A lively illustrated masterpiece, this is the gripping story of a natural disaster and the 13-year-old Kingston boy who lives to tell the tale. While holed up in their home, Joe Brown, his sister Mary, and their parents wait for the eye of the hurricane to pass over their home.

In New Orleans' Ninth Ward, twelve-year-old Lanesha, who can see spirits, and her adopted grandmother have no choice but to stay and weather the storm as Hurricane Katrina bears down upon them.

Describes an apple tree as it grows leaves and flowers and then produces its fruit, while in its branches robins make a nest, lay eggs, and raise a family.

A Caldecott Honor Book! A gorgeous picture book that tells a whimsical origin story of the phases of the moon, from award-winning, bestselling author-illustrator Grace Lin

2015 Schneider Family Book Award Winner Alan loves animals, but the great cat house at the Bronx Zoo makes him sad. ;This real-life story with tender illustrations by Catia Chien explores truths not defined by the spoken word.

"When 14-year-old William Kamkwamba's Malawi village was hit by a drought in 2001, everyone's crops began to fail. His family didn't have enough money for food, let alone school, so William spent his days in the library. He came across a book on windmills and figured out how to build a windmill that could bring electricity to his village. Everyone thought he was crazy but William persevered and managed to create a functioning windmill out of junkyard scraps. Several years later he figured out how to use the windmill for irrigation purposes"

Despite everyone's dire predictions, a little boy has faith in the carrot see he plants.

"Explore your own backyard with Crinkleroot as he shows you how to protect the natural world around us."

Introduces different wildlife habitats.

A story of sustainable farming in Southeast Asia.

A child's biography of French artist Henri Rousseau, who spent his life as a toll collector, but created unheralded masterpieces in his spare time.

"A nonfiction picture book exploring the mysterious life of the elusive giant squid".

Billy learns about gardening from his grandfather. Includes gardening tips.

An account of the earthquakes of 1811 and 1812.

"Built on a treeless yard by a family who cleared away all the sprouting trees on the property, a house is eventually abandoned and left to deteriorate on a lot that is gradually overrun by wild trees, in a poignant tale of loss, change, and nature's quiet triumph."

Readers can search for an oystercatcher, an elephant shrew, and a fierce snapping turtle in the places where they live.

Jim Arnosky's Wild World includes: Wild Tracks, Slither and Crawl, and Thunder Birds.

About polar bears and climate change.

The story about the importance of trees and the Lorax "who speaks for the trees", and how people need to care about trees.

The story of 2 raindrops and the water cycle. The book is a Ranger reading trail at Long Hunter State Park.

A friendship between a elephant and a dog at the elephant sanctuary in Tennessee.

"In the sixth picture book in his Sterling gatefold series, acclaimed nature writer and illustrator Jim Arnosky introduces awe-inspiring wild predators: carnivores that survive through tooth and claw."

Text and pictures document the life cycle of this amazing tree of the African Savannah, and portrays the animals and people it helps to support.

About a boy with a speech disorder.
2015 Schneider Family Book Award Winner Alan loves animals, but the great cat house at the Bronx Zoo makes him sad. This real-life story with tender illustrations by Catia Chien explores truths not defined by the spoken word.

Written by an Occupational Therapist from Nashville, TN. The Able Fables¿ collection proudly represents characters with diverse abilities, empowering children to embrace inclusion and see first, ability.

About a little girl with a visual impairment. Doubles are good for lots of things--double scoops of ice cream, double features at the movies. But double vision is NOT a good kind of double.

Based on a real-life partnership, the heartening story of the love and teamwork between a girl and her service dog will illuminate and inspire. Rescue thought he'd grow up to be a Seeing Eye dog -- it's the family business, after all. When he gets the news that he's better suited to being a service dog, he's worried that he's not up to the task.

When Esquire magazine planned an issue to salute the American jazz scene in 1958, graphic designer Art Kane pitched a crazy idea: how about gathering a group of beloved jazz musicians and photographing them?

Poems celebrating poets.

"Poems to ponder." A collection of riddle poems with context clues.

The poems & drawings of Shel Silverstein.

"A photographic non-fiction picture book about the wonder of snowfall and the winter water cycle"

Fall -- this is an eBook.

The long cold winter.

On a winter's night under a full moon.

Winter -- A book without words in which friends who have never met meet.

"With Harriet Tubman as her guide, Cassie retraces the steps escaping slaves took on the Underground Railroad in order to reunite with her younger brother."

A gripping adaptation of one of the first known slave narratives, Equiano tells of the 11 years he spent in slavery in England, the United States, and the West Indies, until he was able to buy his freedom. (The interesting narrative of the life of Olaudah Equiano.)

"Describes what happens when a group of little boys search for buried treasure in their backyard on Sullivan's Island, South Carolina, and dig up a set of shackles used centuries ago on slaves who were held on the island."

Children will be in fits of laughter with this perfect read-aloud tale of an endearing donkey. By the book's final page, readers end up with a spunky, hanky-panky, cranky, stinky, dinky, lanky, honky-tonky, winky wonky donkey! With fun lyrics and illustrations, this picture book based on an award-winning song will appeal to adults and children alike.

Illustrations and brief text evoke a bicycle ride, with its ups and downs, sweeping turns, and vivid views.

A board book.

"A thorough explanation of the formation and effects of rain."

All about weather.

A farm family scurries for shelter from a violent thunderstorm that brings welcome relief from the heat and also an unexpected surprise.

Find out about all types of weather from sunny and windy days to thunderstorms.

This is an audio book. Has a sound disc with the narration and songs.