The Princess and the Frog ~ Lisa Marsoli
As expected, my daughter loved this read-aloud storybook. It is based on the Disney movie, The Princess and the Frog …
Mae Among the Stars ~ Roda Ahmed
Despite being told by her teacher that she shouldn’t pursue her dream, Dr. Mae Jemison went on to become the first female African American astronaut! …
I Look Up To… Michelle Obama ~ Anna Membrino
This board book about Michelle Obama lists reasons why the author looks up to the former first lady. She works hard. She cares about being healthy …
Ella Fitzgerald ~ Isabel Sanchez Vegara
From the “Little People, Big Dreams” book series, this book highlights the life of jazz great, Ella Fitzgerald, the “First Lady of Song.” …
Brick by Brick ~ Charles R. Smith Jr.
Did you know that slaves helped build the original White House? This book, along with the commentary at the end of the book, chronicle what it was like for these men and children who labored to construct the president’s home, brick by brick …
The Seeds of Friendship ~ Michael Foreman
While Adam loved his new home in the tall tower in the city, he missed his old home. The city was gray and empty …
The Night Before Father’s Day ~ Natasha Wing
This is a cute rhyming story about the night before Father’s Day. When dad leaves for a bike ride, the rest of the family gets busy on their Father’s Day surprise …
Mother’s Day ~ Anne Rockwell
This is a wonderful story about a group of students who share how they each celebrate Mother’s Day …
Super-Fine Valentine ~ Bill Cosby
Little Bill likes Mia, but he doesn’t want to be teased about it. With the “help” of his friends, Little Bill gathers the courage to give Mia a super-fine valentine! …
Chicken Sunday ~ Patricia Polacco
Three children want to buy Miss Eula the special Easter bonnet from Mr. Kodinski’s shop window. Needing to earn money to buy the hat, the kids attempt to ask Mr. Kodinski if they can help out around the shop …
Miz Fannie Mae’s Fine New Easter Hat ~ Melissa Milich
Miz Fannie’s husband and daughter surprised her with the finest, new, beautiful Easter hat in all of Meridian City! “The hat was draped with lace and netting and had both fruit and flowers growing on it like a fancy garden. And nestled in a bed of leaves were four little …
Don’t Be My Valentine: A Classroom Mystery ~ Joan M. Lexau
This is an easy reader book about a mystery in Sam and Amy Lou’s classroom. Sam and Amy Lou are two classmates who do not get along …