Print/Braille books are picture books with braille embossed on inter-leaved clear plastic sheets. Some of the Print/Braille books for beginning readers come with text in uncontracted braille followed by text in contracted braille. In this way, a beginning braille reader can progress from braille letters to braille contractions. Below is a list of available titles.
Adult and young adult braille books are located at the Braille and Talking Book Library at the Perkins School for the Blind in Watertown. These books, as well as all other Talking Book Library materials, can be searched through the Online Public Catalog.
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Henry and Mudge Under the Yellow Moon by Cynthia Rylant.
In the autumn Henry and his dog Mudge watch the leaves turn, meet with some
Halloween spooks, and share Thanksgiving dinner. Illustrated by Sucie Stevenson.
For grades K-3.
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New York's Bravest by Mary Pope Osborne.
In the 1840s there was a New York City firefighter names Mose Humphreys whose
bravery was known throughout the city. Over the years, legends about Mose's
strength and heroics grew to larger than life proportions. Illustrated by
Steve Johnson and Lou Fancher. For grades preschool-3.
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Knots on a Counting Rope by Bill Martin.
Boy Strength of Blue Horses and his grandfather reminisce about the young
boy's birth, his first horse, and an exciting horse race. Illustrated by Ted
Rand. For grades K-3.
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A Picture Book of Harriet Tubman by David A. Adler.
Biography of the black woman who escaped from slavery to become famous as
a conductor of the Underground Railroad. Illustrated by Samuel Byrd. For grades
K-3.
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Looking out for Sarah by Glenna Lang.
Describes a day in the life of a seeing eye dog, from going with his owner
to the grocery store and post office, to visiting a class of school children,
and playing ball. Also describes their three hundred mile walk from Boston
to New York. Illustrated by Glenna Lang. For grades K-5.
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Curious George by A.H. Rey.
The adventures of a curious little monkey who leaves his home in Africa, crosses
the ocean in a ship, and comes to a zoo in a big city. For grades Preschool-3.
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Arthur's Birthday by Marc Brown.
Their friends must decide which party to attend when Francine schedules her
birthday party for the same day as Arthur's birthday party. For grades K-3.
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Guess How Much I Love You by Sam McBratney,
During a bedtime game, every time Little Nutbrown Hare demonstrates how much
he loves his father, Big Nutbrown Hare gently shows him that the love is returned
even more. For grades Preschool-3.
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A Picture Book of Davy Crockett by David A. Adler.
Davy Crockett was born on August 17, 1786 in a backwoods cabin in eastern
Tennessee. At age twelve, David learned how to shoot a rifle. When he grew
up, he won most of the shooting matches he entered and became a well
known storyteller. No matter where he lived, he was popular. He was elected
to three terms in the House of Representatives. After being defeated in the
congressional election of 1835, he was ready for a new adventure. He rode
to Texas, where he fought and died in the Battle of the Alamo. Illustrated
by John C. and Alexandra Wallner. For grades 2-4.
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Just a Piggy Bank by Gina Mayer.
A little critter story which addresses major issues of growing up. In this
story a little critter learns the value of earning money by doing chores for
an allowance and saving it in the piggy bank given to him by his grandfather.
For grades Preschool-2.
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Mr. Lincoln's Whiskers by Karen B. Winnick.
The true story of Grace Bedell, who suggested that Abraham Lincoln grow a
beard. She thought that if he had a beard he would look less sad and people
would vote for him. Illustrated by Karen B. Winnick. For grades K-3.
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Touch the Stars II by Noreen Grice.
This book tells you all the fascinating facts about how stars are formed and
the patterns they make in the sky. Includes a print facsimile of the tactile
illustrations for sighted readers. For grades 3-6.
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Humpty Dumpty and Other Touching Rhymes by Shirley Keller.
A collection of nursery rhymes accompanied by an embossed pictures for each
rhyme. For grades Preschool-3.
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I Just Forgot by Mercer Mayer.
Funny, likeable Little Critter is at it again. Little Critter struggles
to remember what he is supposed to do each day. On rainy days he remembers
his raincoat but forgets his boots. On school days he gets to school on time
but forgets his lunchbox. At home he takes a bath but forgets to use soap.
Poor Little Critter. For grades Preschool-3.
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Love You Forever by Robert N. Munsch.
A story about how a little boy goes through the stages of childhood and becomes
a man, and about the enduring nature of parent's love and hot it crosses generations.
Illustrated by Sheila McGraw. For grades Preschool-3.
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Miss Nelson is Missing! by Harry Allard.
The kids in Room 207 take advantage of their teacher's good nature until she
disappears and they are faced with a vile substitute. Illustrated by James
Marshall. For grades Preschool-3.
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Mr. Gumpy's Outing by John Burningham.
One sunny day Mr. Gumpy decides to take a ride in his small boat. It's a perfect
idea for a lovely summer day, and soon he is joined by children, a rabbit,
a cat, a pig, and a host of other friends. But when the goat kicks, the chickens
flap, the dog teases the cat and the children squabble, the boat tips into
the water and everyone tumbles out. No one minds getting wet on such a nice
day, though, especially since Mr. Gumpy invites everyone to his house for
tea. For grades Preschool-3.
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My Little Sister Ate One Hare by Bill Grossman.
In this funny counting book, a ravenous little sister eats everything from
one hare to ten peas. Illustrated by Keven Hawkes. For grades Preschool-3.
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Six Sandy Sheep by Judith Ross Enderle.
What will six sandy sheep do on a sunny summer day? They will go to the beach,
of course, to swim and splash and search in the surf. And, being not the least
bit sheepish, they will share the fun with readers who have enjoyed the earlier
books about their wooly escapades. A tempting tongue twister to read aloud
to toddlers and tots. Illustrated by John O'Brien. For grades Preschool-3.
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Joan of Arc by Josephine Poole.
A biography of the fifteenth century peasant girl who led a French army to
victory against the English, witnessed the crowning of King Charles VII, and
was later burned at the stake for witchcraft. Illustrated by Angela Barrett.
For grades 4-7.
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Mirette on the High Wire by Emily Arnold McCully.
Mirette learns tightrope walking from Monsieur Bellini, a guest in her mother's
boarding house, not knowing that he is a celebrated tightrope artist who has
withdrawn from performing because of fear. Mirette and the "Great Bellini"
traverse the Paris skyline on high wire in the climactic scene of this picture
book about conquering fear. The book won the 1993 Caldecott Medal. For
grades K-3.
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All by Myself by Mercer Mayer.
Little Critter shows us all the things he can do by himself, from tying his
shoes (almost) to pouring his own juice (and only spilling a little). All
the many things a young child can do independently are demonstrated.
For grades Preschool-3.
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Arthur Lost and Found by Marc Brown.
The first time that Arthur and Buster take the city bus to go to Arthur's
swimming lesson they fall asleep and miss their stop. The two friends find
themselves in an unfamiliar part of town. Illustrated by Marc Brown. For grades
Preschool-2.
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The Boy Who Lives with the Seals by Rafe Martin.
A little boy playing by the water disappears; his grieving parents don't see
him again until, years later, after a woman from another tribe spies him among
the seals. Capture, the seal like boy reluctantly tries to adapt, meanwhile
learning to carve exquisitely decorated canoes. Then he escapes once again
to the seals; but each year his parents fin, as a gift, a beautiful new canoe.
Illustrated by David Shannon. For grades K-3.
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Chanukkah Guest by Erica A. Kimmel.
Although Bubba Brayna is almost blind and deaf, she makes the best potato
latkes in the village. On the first night of Chanukkah, she cooks a special
batch for the rabbi, who is coming to visit her. When she hears a thumping
at the door, she lets in her guest. Only later does she realize she has served
a bear her delicious latkes. Illustrated by Giyora Karmi. For grades Preschool-3.
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Babar's Little Circus Star by Laurent De Brunoff.
Isabelle is upset because she's the smallest in the family. When the circus
comes to town, the clowns observe her tumbling skills and ask her to star
in a performance. Isabelle shines but after the performance, she realizes
it's nice to be little sometimes too. For grades K-3.
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Barnyard Banter by Denise Fleming.
All the farm animals are where they should be, clucking and mucking, mewing
and cooing, except for the missing goose. For baby-Preschool.
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Leah's Pony by Elizabeth Friendrich.
Using spare text and eloquent pictures, this book focuses on the difficulties
that families encountered in the dust bowl, when the "wind blew so hard it
turned the sky black and dust." Leah sees her parents' fear when the stock
must be sold and the bank plans an auction. Neighbors buy the struggling
family's assets for tiny amounts but then return them. Illustrated by Michael
Garland. For grades Preschool-3.
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Stop that Garbage Truck! by Linda Glaser.
It's early morning. Henry opens his eyes and listens and waits. From far off,
he can hear the rumble of the garbage truck. This is the day! In a few minutes
the garbage truck will be here, along with Henry's special friend, Jackson.
But wait, Daddy forgot to take out their can. Can shy Henry save the day.
Illustrated by Karen Schmidt. For grades Preschool-3.
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Superfine Valentine by Bill Cosby.
Little Bill makes a special Valentine for Mia but is reluctant to give it
to her, because he is afraid that the other children in their third grade
class will tease him. Illustrated by Varnette P. Honeywood. For grades
Preschool-3.
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Let's Go, Froggy! by Jonathan London.
Froggy and his father search the house for the mislaid items they will need
on their bike trip. Illustrated by Frank Remkiewicz. For baby-Preschool.
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A Picture Book of Amelia Earhart by David Adler.
Adler draws even young reader into the life of Earhart. Her social work, medical
research, and study of engine repair are outlined, along with her growing
passion for airplanes and flying. Earhart's disappearance, the source of much
speculation, is skillfully handled. Discusses the life of the pilot who was
the first woman to cross the Atlantic by herself in a plane. Illustrated by
Jeff Fisher. For grades Preschool-3.
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Goodnight Moon by Margaret Wise Brown.
Perhaps the perfect children's bedtime book, "Goodnight Moon" is a short poem
of goodnight wishes from a young rabbit preparing for, or attempting to postpone,
his own slumber. He says goodnight to every object in sight and within earshot,
including the "quiet old lady whispering hush." Illustrated by Clement Hurd.
For baby-Preschool.
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Brian's Bird by Patricia Anne Davis.
Brian, a young African American boy, is visually impaired. When he receives
a parakeet for his birthday, he names it Scratchy because that's how the bird
feels on his band. The deceptively simply story credibly introduces several
themes: sibling rivalry, dealing with a disability, and the loss of a pet.
Illustrated by Layne Johnson. For grades Preschool-3.
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Grandmother's Dreamcatcher by Becky R. McCain.
While spending a week with her grandmother who, like her is a Chippewa Indian,
Kimmy learns to make a dreamcatcher which allows the sleeper to have only
sweet dreams. Illustrated by Stacey Schuett. For grades Preschool-3.
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Arthur's New Puppy by Marc Brown.
Arthur's new puppy causes problems when it tears the living room apart, wets
on everything and refuses to wear a leash. For grades K-3.
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Curious George Goes Camping by H.A.Rey.
George and the man with the yellow hat are going camping! George tries to
be helpful, but after he upsets a neighboring camper, he is chased into the
woods and gets lost. Before long, an encounter with a cute forest creature
throws George into a chain of outrageous events that allows him to fin a way
to be helpful after all. For grades Preschool-3.
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A Fish Out of Water by Helen Marion Palmer.
This is a tale of a little boy who feeds his fish too much, and the extremely
silly, or dire consequences. In the end, the pet store owner comes to the
rescue after the police and firemen have done their part to try to help get
the fish more comfortable. For grades Preschool-3.
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Just Go To Bed by Mercer Mayer.
This simple story shows our preschool hero resisting his father's effort to
get him ready for bed. By the end of the book Little Critter's understanding
father has finally succeeded in moving his energetic, imaginative son through
bath time and pajama time into sleep time. For grades Preschool-3.
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Toot & Puddle: A Present for Toot by Holly Hobbie.
When he just about gives up trying to find the right birthday gift for Toot
in Pip's Pet Shop, Puddle needs to look no further because the special present
finds him. Illustrated by Holly Hobbie. For grades Preschool-3.
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You are Special by Max Lucado.
In this children's tale, 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 God cherishes them just as they are. Illustrated
by Sergio Martinez. For grades Preschool-3.
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The Stranger by Chris Van Allsburg.
The enigmatic origins of the stranger Farmer Bailey hits with his truck and
brings home to recuperate seem to have a mysterious relation to the changing
season. For grades Preschool-3.
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The Popcorn Book by Tomie De Paola.
Present a variety of facts about popcorn and includes two recipes. For grades
Preschool-3.
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Caps for Sale by Slobodkina, Esphyr.
A band of mischievous monkeys steals every one of a peddler's caps while he
takes a nap under a tree. For ages K-3.
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Red Riding Hood by Beatrice Schenk De Regniers.
A retelling of the age old story "Red Riding Hood" in eccentric verse.
Illustrated by Edward Gorey. For grades Preschool-3.
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Stand Back, Said the Elephant, I'M Going by Patty Thomas.
Knowing the havoc it will cause, all the animals try to prevent the elephant
from sneezing. Illustrated by Wallace Tripp. For grades Preschool-3.
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Teddy Bears' Mother Goose by Michael Hague.
Mother Goose Rhymes that feature teddy bears either in the text or the illustrations.
Illustrated by Michael Hague. For grades Preschool-3.
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Will You Come Back For Me? by Ann Tompert.
Four year old Suki is worried about being left in day care for the first time
until her mother reassures her that she loves her and will always return for
her. Illustrated by Robin Kramer. For grades baby-Preschool.
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Falling Up: Poems and Drawings by Shel Silverstein.
A collection of brief humorous poems and drawings featuring silly situations
and a gallery of zany characters. You will see the world from "a different
angle" as you meet the Terrible Toy Eating Tookle, attend the "Rotten Convention,"
and visit Hungry Kids Island. For grades 2-4 and older readers.
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Mrs. Katz and Tush by Patricia Polacco.
A long lasting friendship develops between Larnel, a young African-American,
and Mrs. Katz, a lonely Jewish widow, when Larnel presents Mrs. Katz with
a scrawny kitten without a tail. For grades K-3.
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Daddy Makes The Best Spaghetti by Ana Grossnickle Hines.
Not only does Corey's father make the best spaghetti, but he also dresses
up as Batman and acts like a barking dog. For grades Preschool-3.
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Froggy's First Kiss by Jonathan London.
Froggy falls in love with Frogilina, who reciprocates with adoring glances
and treats from her lunchbox. But when she gives him an actual "big juicy...KISS!
Smack on the cheeck!" Froggy retreats. He's mortified by the taunts of "Froggy
has a girlfriend," and is not ready after all for the romance that had seemed
so exciting. For grades K-3.
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They Friend, Obadiah by Brinton Turkle.
A seagull befriends a Quaker boy, much to his embarrassment, and it is not
until he has helped the bird that he can accept its friendship. For grades
Preschool-3.
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The Saddest Time by Norma Simon.
Explains death as the inevitable end of life and provides three situations
in which children experience powerful emotions when someone close had died.
Illustrated by Jacqueline Rogers. For grades Preschool-3.
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The Rabbit's Judgment by Suzanne Crowder Han.
Tricked into freeing a hungry tiger from a trap, a man refuses to let the
tiger eat him until they get another opinion on the situation from a disinterested
party. For grades K-3.
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Weather by Seymour Simon.
Explores the causes, changing patterns, and forecasting of weather. For grades
Preschool-3.
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Jorge El Curioso (Curious George) by H.A. Rey.
The Curiosity of a newly captured monkey gets him into continual trouble.
For grades Preschool-3.
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Teddy Bears' Mother Goose by Michael Hague.
Mother Goose rhymes that feature teddy bears either in the text for the illustrations.
For grades Preschool-3.
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Splash! by Ann Jonas.
A little girl's turtle, fish, frogs, dog, and cat jump in and out of a backyard
pond, constantly changing the answer to the question "How many are in my pond?"
For grades Preschool-3.
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Happy Birthday, Moon. by Frank Asch.
A small cuddly bear supposes that the moon is like any other creature and
if you get close enough, you can have a conversation with it. Through a series
of misadventures (echoes, trees and winds) Bear concludes that the moon would
like a beautiful hat for its birthday. In the end, he and the moon have (in
his mind) grown closer over the course of the story. For grades K-3.
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My Little Sister Ate One Hare by Bill Grossman.
Little sister has no problem eating one hare, two snakes, and three ants,
but when she gets to ten peas, she throws up quite a mess. For grades Preschool-3.
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Mole Music by David McPhail.
Feeling that something is missing in his simple life, Mole acquires a violin
and learns to make beautiful, joyful music. For grades Preschool-3.
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The Three Little Pigs by James Marshall.
Retells the familiar tale in which one of three brother pigs survives a wolf's
attack by using his head and planning well. For grades Preschool 3.
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One Hungry Monster: A Counting Book in Rhyme. by Susan Heyboer O'Keefe.
A bedtime a small boy tries to control ten insatiable monsters demanding food
and creating chaos throughout the house. For grades Preschool-3.
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How Do You Know What Time It Is? by Robert E. Wells.
What would life be like with no clocks and no calendars? How would you know
when to get up in the morning? How would you know when baseball season was
about to start? Long, long ago, all people could do was watch the sun and
moon and try to figure things out. Eventually they made simple clocks like
sundials. And as time marched on, people came up with more ways to measure
it. Today, Quartz crystal watches and atomic clocks tellu s exactly what time
it is at any moment all over the world. For grades 2-4.
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The Hickory Chair by Lisa Rowe Fraustino.
A blind boy tells of his warm relationship with his grandmother and the gift
she left for him after her death. For grades Preschool-3.
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The Itsy Bitsy Spider. by Iza Trapani.
The itsy-bitsy spider encounters a fan, a mouse, a cat, and a rocking chari
as she makes her way to the top of a tree to spin her web. For grades K-3.
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Owl Babies by Martin Waddell.
When three owl babies awake one night to find their mother missing, they can't
help but wonder if she'll ever return. Huddled together for reassurance, the
baby owls worry about their mother and themselves until, at last, she gracefully
swoops back into the nest. For grades K-3.
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Click, Clack, Moo: Cows That Type by Doreen Cronin.
When Farmer Brown's cows find a typewriter in the barn they start making
demands, and go on strike when the farmer refuses to give them what
they want. The chickens go on strike too. Caldecott Honor Book. For grades
preschool-2.
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Is Your Mamma a Llama? by Deborah Guarino.
Lloyd the llama meets all kinds of animal as he asks his question, until at
last his friend Llyn leads Lloyd to the answer he longs to hear! Grades Preschool-2.
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Five Little Pumpkins by Iris Van Rynbach.
The traditional finger rhyme illustrated with lively watercolors. For grades
Preschool-2.
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The Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg.
A magical train ride on Christmas Eve takes a boy to the North Pole where
he is chosen to receive the first gift of Christmas. For grades K-3.
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Just Me In The Tub by Gina Mayer.
Taking a bath is a big job. Little Critter works hard to do it right in this
funny picture book. Little Critter has a mountain of tub toys to remember,
stuffed animals to line up so they can watch, bubble bath to pour, a floor
to flood, and so much more. What will Little Critter find at the end of his
huge effort? For grades Preschool-2.
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A Child's Calendar by John Updike.
A collection of twelve poems describing the activities in a child's life and
the changes in the weather as the year moves from January to December. For
grades K-3.
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I Love You, Blue Kangaroo! by Emma Chichester Clark.
When Lily's relatives give her lots of new stuffed animals, Blue Kangaroo
fears that he will be replaced in her affections. For grades Preschool-3.
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Uncommon Traveler: Mary Kingsley in Africa by Don Brown.
A brief biography of the self education nineteenth century Englishwoman who,
after a secluded childhood and youth, traveled alone through unexplored West
Africa in 1893 and 1894 and learned much about the area and it's inhabitants.
For grades Preschool-3
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The Empty Pot by Demi.
When the Chinese Emperor announces an unusual test to choose an heir, the
child who raises the best flowers from a seed given by the Emperor will be
his successor, Ping, unaccountably, is unable to get his seed to sprout. A
lovely story, well told and most attractively presented. For grades K-3.
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The Wild Boy by Mordicai Gerstein.
Once there was a boy who lived in the mountain forests of Souther France.
He lived completely alone, without mother, father, or friends. He didn't know
what a mother or father was. He was naked. He didn't know what clothes were.
He didn't know he was a or even a person. He didn't know what people were.
He was completely wild. For grades 2-4.
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A Picture Book of Rosa Parks by David A. Adler.
A biography of Rosa Parks, explores bother her childhood and adult life. The
author makes it obvious that her role in the Civil Rights movement did not
begin and end on a bus, but rather lasted throughout her life. For grades
Preschool-2.
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If You Give a Mouse a Cookie by Laura Joffe Numeroff.
If a hungry little traveler shows up at your house, you might want to give
him a cookie. If you give him a cookie, he's going to ask for a glass of milk.
He'll want to look in a mirror to make sure he doesn't have a milk mustache,
and then he'll ask for a pair of scissors to give himself a trim. The consequences
of giving a cookie to this energetic mouse run the young host ragged.
For grades K-3.
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The Emperor's Egg by Martin Jenkins.
Can you imagine spending the winter outdoors in Antarctica without anything
to eat at all? That's just what the male Emperor penguin does. While his mate
is off swimming in the ocean and catching fish, he stands around in the freezing
cold with an egg on his feet for two whole months, keeping it warm and waiting
for it to hatch. Meet the world's most devote dad! For grades K-3.
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Tacky and the Emperor by Helen Lester.
When Tacky and his friends prepare for the arrival of the Emperor, everyone
has a job including Tacky, who, gets carried away. Everyone knows that Tacky
was never the best dressed penguin, but this adventure brings him back in
more than just elegant attire. For grades K-3.
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First Day Jitters by Julie Danneberg.
From the moment she awakens on the fateful day to the moment she steps into
the classroom Sarah Hartwell imagines the worst, all of which leads to a nifty
surprise ending that is a delight. Illustrated by Judy Love. For grades
K-3.
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Just Going to the Dentist by Mercer Mayer.
Mercer Mayer's very popular Little Critter is on his way to the dentist. It's
a thorough check-up, complete with dental x-rays. When Dr. Glum insists on
filling a cavity, Little Critter goes through it bravely. The visit is painless
to readers because of Little Critter's funny, honest way of looking at things,
including the world of dentistry. For grades K-3.
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Toot & Puddle: Charming Opal by Holly Hobbie.
Her name is Opal. She is Puddle's cousin. This is about her trip to
Woodcock Pocket with her first loose tooth. Illustrated by Holly Hobbie.
For grades K-3.
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Froggy's Best Christmas.
Froggy has never celebrated Christmas; usually he's taking his long winter's
nap. But not his year! Froggy's best friend, Max the beaver, wakes him up
to join the fun. For grades Preschool-2.
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Pigsty.
Wendell Fultz's room isn't a mess. It's a total pigsty! In fact, he doesn't
even mind when he discovers real pigs there. Then, one day, he finds hoof
prints on his comic books. For grades Preschool-2.
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Tikki Tikki Tembo.
In this beautiful edition complete with line and wash illustrations by artist
Blair Lent - Arlene Mosel retells an old Chinese folktale about how
the people of China came to give their children short names after traditionally
giving their "first and honored" sons grand, long names. For grades K-3.
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Amelia Bedelia.
When Amelia Bedilia shows up for her first day of work as a housekeeper, her
new employer, Mrs. Rogers, gives her a list of things to do and drives away.
Amelia is puzzled by the instructions but follows them anyway. She dresses
the chicken in a little outfit, dusts the furniture with dusting power, and
cuts up the towels to change them. For grades K-3.
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Listen for the bus David's story.
It's David's first day of kindergarten at the public school. With the help
of his teacher and classmates, David, who is blind and has a hearing impairment,
finds his classroom and participate in all the activities. After school, David
does more things that are fun, like horseback riding. For grades 2-4.
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Walter, the farting dog.
Walter, a fat gray dog with an apologetic look on his face, comes from the
pound with two children. He has incurable gas, and his family decides to take
him back. The night before he is to go, Walter sadly devours "the 25-pound
bag of low fart dog biscuits the vet has prescribed for him, which he made
him fart more. A gigantic gas bubble began to build inside him. "Wouldn't
you know, two burglars break in, and Walter's liability becomes his asset.
For grades K-3.