| Social Issues |  | Beverly Cleary, Tracy Dockray (Paperback) Genres: Fiction - Humorous Stories, Realistic Fiction; Book Theme: School life "Ramona the Pest" by Beverly Cleary is a very funny chapter book about Ramona Quimby's kindergarten experience. The tale about Ramona starts with her first day of kindergarten, the greatest day of her life. Ramona loves her school and her teacher, Miss Binney, but somehow Ramona gets into a lot of trouble. Author Beverly Cleary is very good at seeing things through the eyes of children. She has created a very realistic and memorable character in Ramona. Children grade 2 and up can look back to their kindergarten year and enjoy this humorous story. "Ramona the Pest" is one of the best children's books for reading aloud. |
|  | Lynne Reid Banks, Brock Cole (Paperback) Genre: Fiction - Fantasy Books; Book Theme: Friendship In the classic children's book "The Indian in the Cupboard" by Lynne Reid Banks, a boy named Omri receives a magical cupboard and key that turn a plastic toy Indian into a real living Iroquois Indian named Little Bear. This fast-paced chapter book blends real life with the exciting world of fantasy and magic. The themes of friendship and responsibility are also subtly explored. Children in third grade through seventh grade will enjoy this imaginative fantasy book. |
|  | Beverly Cleary, Tracy Dockray (Paperback) Genre: Fiction - Realistic Fiction; Book Themes: Family, School life "Ramona Quimby, Age 8" by Beverly Cleary is a Newbery Honor award-winning funny but realistic fiction story. The main character of the chapter book is Ramona Quimby, who at age 8 is entering third grade. Changes are happening to her family. Money is tight, as Mr. Quimby returns to college to get a teaching degree and become an art teacher. With Mrs. Quimby working at a doctor's office, Ramona has to go to Howie's house after school. Ramona tries very hard to be nice to Howie's little sister Willa Jean, but Willa's grandma always blames Ramona when Willa makes a little fuss. Despite its quarrels and problems, the Quimby family sticks together. Life at school has its ups and downs too. Ramona is pretty upset when the egg she cracks on her head following a school fad is raw and not hard-boiled. Ramona is shocked to overhear her teacher, Mrs. Whaley, call her a show-off and a nuisance. Later on when they clear their misunderstanding, Ramona feels better about school. Many young readers can identify with Ramona Quimby, a lovable and believable character. "Ramona Quimby, Age 8" is a great book for children in third grade through sixth grade. |
|  | Karen Katz (Board Books) Genre: Fiction - Children's Picture Books; Book Themes: Human Body, Multicultural "Where Is Baby's Belly Button?" is a favorite book for babies and younger toddlers. In this multicultural picture book by Karen Katz, babies and toddlers can lift the flaps to find out where are baby's belly button and others parts of the human body such as mouth, hands and face. As with Karen Katz's other board books, "Where Is Baby's Belly Button?" has simple big text and engaging bold illustrations. |
|  | Vera B. Williams (Board Books) Genre: Fiction - Children's Picture Books; Book Themes: Family, Multicultural "More More More, Said the Baby" by Vera B. Williams features multicultural toddlers and their parents or grandparents and shows the unfettered love between the family members. In three short stories, loving parents or grandparents play with and care for adorable toddlers. With bright pictures and colorful illustrations, this Caldecott Honor book will catch the attention of babies and toddlers. |
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