![]() The boys love to play soccer but can only do so at low tide. Based on a true story, the book tells the story of Prasit and the other boys in Koh Panyee, a small Thai fishing village on stilts. Here's a great addition to your STEM books reading list. THE FLOATING FIELD by Scott Riley, illustrated by Nguyen Quang and Kim Lien Very funny and a great conversation starter about what helps turn negative attitudes around. They are rescued by fishermen who know the parrot and Eugene finds himself defending the bird. In a humorous back and forth in which Eugene utters his trademark deadpan, "Terrific," many times, the parrot convinces him to build a boat and get off the island. The parrot acts as a foil for Eugene's negativity. I'll probably get a really nasty sunburn." After the boat sinks and Eugene finds himself stranded on an island, he meets a parrot. He's just won a cruise but declares, "Terrific. Not to be missed! Ages 3 and up.Įugene has a bad attitude. The lively illustrations and bouncy text make this a real treat. Musa protests each new addition but Dada insists there is always room for more. The driver keeps picking up all sorts of passengers, making the minibus more and more crowded. In East Africa, siblings Musa and Dada are headed to the beach in a daladala. This is a really, really fun rhyming book, perfect for story time. ROOM FOR EVERYONE by Naaz Khan, illustrated by Mercè López MORE: Books about theBenefits of a Strong Community ![]() Everyone on Dream Street has ambitions and you will be swept up in the optimism of the community. It reads almost like a collection of very short stories but then you begin to understand how the lives of the adults profiled have paved the way for the children to thrive. Each double page spread includes an illustration and story about an individual or group who lives on Dream Street. Ages 3 and up.įor a great picture book biography of the artist read the Caldecott award winning book, Radiant Child by Javaka Steptoe.ĭREAM STREET by Tricia Elam Walker, illustrated by Ekua Holmesĭream Street is a glorious ode to a thriving community on a special street. Includes author's notes about the work of Angelou and Basquiat. The succinct and direct text is also a great introduction to poetry. Angelou's poem invites the reader to defy the frightening things one might encounter in life, drawing upon one's inner strength and a determination to succeed. LIFE DOESN'T FRIGHTEN ME by Maya Angelou, illustrations by Jean-Michel BasquiatĮditor, Sara Jane Boyers, has created a marvelous book by pairing Angelou's poem with the neo-expressionist paintings of Basquiat. You can find this list of books curated at Bookshop here. If you purchase books online, please consider Bookshop, which supports independent book sellers. Note: this post contains affiliate links that may earn commission. Instead of didactic ( aka boring) books with an obvious "message," I've chosen picture books with interesting stories that will spark questions and thoughtful dialogue with children.
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