Source: Storyline Online
Author: Not available
Ages: 6,7,8
Genre: Not available
Theme(s): Courage, Heroism, Seasons, Nature
Plucky Irene, a dressmaker’s daughter, braves a fierce snowstorm to deliver a new gown to the duchess in time for the ball.
Parent Guide: Not available
Source: Storyline Online
Author: Not available
Ages: 6,7,8
Genre: Not available
Theme(s): Friendship, Helping, Decision-Making, Obeying Rules
Miss Merriweather, the head librarian, is very particular about rules in the library. But when a lion comes to the library one day, no one is sure what to do. There aren’t any rules about lions in the library. It turns out, though, that the lion seems very well suited for the library. But when something terrible happens, the lion helps in the only way he knows how.
Parent Guide: Not available
Source: Unite For Literacy
Author: Joel Merriman and Debborah Luke
Ages: 7, 8, 9
Genre: Nonfiction
Theme(s): Leatherback Sea Turtle, Animals
Learn about leatherbacks, the largest of all living turtles and an endangered species.
Parent Guide: Not available
Source: Unite For Literacy
Author: Mackenzie Mathur and Laura Batt
Ages: 7, 8, 9
Genre: Nonfiction
Theme(s): Bats, Animals
Learn about the unique characteristics and challenges of these amazing mammals.
Parent Guide: Not available
Source: Unite For Literacy
Author: Will McKay
Ages: 7, 8, 9
Genre: Nonfiction
Theme(s): Types of Weather, Storms
Are you a weather watcher? This book helps name and describe different kinds of storms that come our way.
Parent Guide: Not available
Source: Unite For Literacy
Author: Holly Hartman
Ages: 7, 8, 9
Genre: Realistic Fiction
Theme(s): Groups, Friendships, Family Togetherness
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Parent Guide: Not available
Source: Unite For Literacy
Author: Resa Mai
Ages: 7, 8, 9
Genre: Realistic Fiction
Theme(s): Street Signs and Safety
These children know how to safely cross many busy streets on their way to the library.
Parent Guide: Not available
Source: Storyline Online
Author: Not available
Ages: 7,8,9
Genre: Not available
Theme(s): Integrity, problem-solving
Georgie wakes up to a freezing morning in 1920s Pennsylvania and gets the bad news that there is no coal to heat the farmhouse―and he knows there is no money to buy more, either. Just after he finds this out, along comes his friend Harley, who drags him off on an adventure to find some mysterious “black gold.” Before Georgie can catch his breath, he’s in a pile of trouble―all the way up to his ears!
Parent Guide: https://www.storylineonline.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/TheCoalThief_ActivityGuide.pdf
Source: Storyline Online
Author: Not available
Ages: 4,5,6,7,8
Genre: Not available
Theme(s): Love, fear
The first day of school is starting in the forest, but Chester Raccoon does not want to go. To help ease Chester’s fears, Mrs. Raccoon shares a family secret called the Kissing Hand.
Parent Guide: Not available
Source: Storyline Online
Author: Not available
Ages: 6,7,8
Genre: Not available
Theme(s): Love, Belonging, Kindness
Mr. Hatch is a drab, predictable gentle man who leads a painfully ordered and uninteresting life. One Valentine’s Day a giant candy-filled heart is delivered to Mr. Hatch. Just the thought of someone taking an interest in him completely changes the way Mr. Hatch interacts with his neighbors and co-workers.
Parent Guide: Not available
Source: Unite For Literacy
Author: Joel Merriman and Debborah Luke
Ages: 7, 8, 9
Genre: Nonfiction
Theme(s): African Penguins, Animal Babies
Learn about the nesting habits of these endearing, endangered African birds.
Parent Guide: Not available
Source: Unite For Literacy
Author: Mackenzie Mathur and Laura Batt
Ages: 7, 8, 9
Genre: Nonfiction
Theme(s): Snakes, Animals
Learn about the many ways that snakes are helpful to people, and how you can protect these important reptiles.
Parent Guide: Not available
Source: Unite For Literacy
Author: Holly Hartman
Ages: 7, 8, 9
Genre: Realistic Fiction
Theme(s): Earth Day, Activities
Take a little time to read all the ways you can celebrate Earth Day, and then go outside and hug your planet, no matter what day it is!
Parent Guide: Not available
Source: Unite For Literacy
Author: Phoebe McGuffee and Carole Baumbusch
Ages: 7, 8, 9
Genre: Realistic Fiction
Theme(s): Friendships
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Parent Guide: Not available
Source: Unite For Literacy
Author: Michael McGuffee
Ages: 7, 8, 9
Genre: Realistic Fiction
Theme(s): Saving Money
Join Fatima in learning how to save her money so she can buy special things.
Parent Guide: Not available
Source: Storyline Online
Author: Not available
Ages: 8,9
Genre: Not available
Theme(s): Jazz music, Family & Community, Helping Others
Sonny and his mother are scraping by to pay their rent. When Mama loses her job, they no longer have enough money for the rent and fear that the landlord will turn them out. One day Sonny meets Smilin’ Jack, a jazz musician who is playing his trumpet in Jackson Square. Sonny learns how people can help one another “if they put their minds and hearts to it.”
Parent Guide: https://www.storylineonline.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/RentPartyJazz_FamilyActivityGuide.pdf
Source: Storyline Online
Author: Not available
Ages: 4,5,6,7,8
Genre: Not available
Theme(s): Friendship, assimilation
When Stellaluna is separated from her mother before she is old enough to fly, she finds out that not all winged creatures eat fruit. As Stellaluna adapts to the habits of her new family, she learns the essence of friendship in humorous and touching ways.
Parent Guide: Not available
Source: Storyline Online
Author: Not available
Ages: 6,7,8
Genre: Not available
Theme(s): Imagination, Friendship, Bedtime Routine
Ethan is a little boy who can’t fall asleep without the ragged breathing and claw-scratching of his favorite monster, Gabe. But Gabe has left a note that he’s gone fishing, so Ethan knocks on his floor to summon a series of substitute ghoulies.
Parent Guide: Not available
Source: Unite For Literacy
Author: Joel Merriman and Debborah Luke
Ages: 7, 8, 9
Genre: Nonfiction
Theme(s): Asian Elephants, Animal Habitats
Learn about the challenges of the endangered elephants that live throughout Asia.
Parent Guide: Not available
Source: Unite For Literacy
Author: Laura Batt and Mackenzie Mathur
Ages: 7, 8, 9
Genre: Nonfiction
Theme(s): Frogs, Animal Habitats
Discover interesting facts about frogs, in order to learn how to protect them and their habitats.
Parent Guide: Not available