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Books for Children...in and for children :Click on any of the following Ready-to-Learn Workshop themes to see what free books are available at that workshop. They are distributed for free to any attendee of a Ready To Learn workshop. COPING WITH FEELINGS (12 found)
Age appropriate for: Language: English An ABC book about things that your children can like about themselves! - by Nancy Carlson 1
Age appropriate for: Language: English Arthur can't see the board at school. No one wants to be on his team because he can't see where the basket is. He is ashamed to find out that he has to wear glasses. - by Marc Brown 2
Age appropriate for: Language: English Chameleon's can change colors, but what if the other animals could too? - by Chisato Tashiro 3
Age appropriate for: Language: English Chrysanthemum is so proud of her name, until, that is, she starts school. The other kids cannot believe that she is named after a flower! - by Kevin Henkes 4
Age appropriate for: Language: English Nico doesn't look like her mom and dad. That is because she is adopted. Nico looks around and realizes she is like everyone else- she is different! - by Nina Pellegrini 5
Age appropriate for: Language: English Gerald is a tall awkward Giraffe that gets made fun of because he can't dance. What can Gerald do? - by Giles Andreae and Guy Parker-Rees 6
Age appropriate for: Language: English A Mercer Mayer's Little Critter story, which address all the major issues of growing up, are perennial favorites of parents and children. 7
Age appropriate for: Language: English Hurray, hurray for a brand-new school year! Only, for Junie B. Jones, things are not actually that pleasant, because first grade means having to get used to a whole new classroom. And a whole new teacher. And a whole new bunch of strange children. But here's the worst thing of all: when Junie B tries to read words on the chalkboard, she can't seem to see what everyone else is seeing! Is it possible she might actually end up wearing... glasses? - by Barbara Park 8
Age appropriate for: Language: English The New School Year Moon shines over every school the night before it opens. This year the moons shines over the W.T. Melon Elementary School brighter than ever. The man in the moon is none other than W. T. Melon himself! There is no doubt about it, this school year will be full of surprises- magical surprises that may teach Morgan, Richard, Kate, and the rest of the third-graders a lesson or two. - by Douglas Evans 9
Age appropriate for: Language: English No one pays attention to Officer Buckle when he is giving out safety tips, until Gloria, his police dog, suprises them! - by Peggy Rathmann 10
Age appropriate for: Language: English Pig is upset that Jill is knocking down his blocks, so the Super Readers zoom to the rescue! Come along with the Super Readers as they fly into the book The Three Little Pigs and help Pig find a way to solve his problem with Jill. - based on the TV series created by Angela C. Santomero 11
Age appropriate for: Language: English Ramp with your child through this delightful word book of feelings. This is a wonderful addition to any child's library of books that explain the world out there, as well as the world within. - by Janan Cain 12
MATH/SCIENCE (9 found)
Age appropriate for: Language: English 3, 2, 1,... Blast Off! You are about to spend a day in space! Find out what it is like to walk in space, launch a satellite, eat, sleep, and brush your teeth without gravity! Join the crew for twenty-four hours that are out of this world. - by Suzanne Lord and Jolie Epstein 1
Age appropriate for: Language: English Arthur gets into trouble when he borrows his father's old science project for his own school's science fair. - by Marc Brown 2
Age appropriate for: Language: English What is the role of an astronauts in mission to space? Find out in this Rookie Read-About Science book from Scholastic. - by Carmen Bredeson 3
Age appropriate for: Language: English Butterflies, ladybugs, daddy long-legs, grasshoppers, and more! Explore the world of bugs in this brightly illustrated and easy to read pre-schooler book. - by Bob Barner 4
Age appropriate for: Language: English Did you know that every step that you take on the moon will take you five times as far as a step on Earth? Find out more fascinating facts about a trip to the moon. - by Faith Mcnulty 5
Age appropriate for: Language: English A simple picture book about how a space shuttle lifts off! - by Carmen Bredeson 6
Age appropriate for: Language: English The New School Year Moon shines over every school the night before it opens. This year the moons shines over the W.T. Melon Elementary School brighter than ever. The man in the moon is none other than W. T. Melon himself! There is no doubt about it, this school year will be full of surprises- magical surprises that may teach Morgan, Richard, Kate, and the rest of the third-graders a lesson or two. - by Douglas Evans 7
Age appropriate for: Language: English Tom loves to bake but he loves to eat even more. When Tom invites his friends over, he wants to share a treat with them, but he keeps eating his baked goodies. WARNING: This book contains math- and it is FUN! Tom tries to use fractions to make the rest of his baked goodies stretch to give the equal amount to his friends. - by Joanne Rocklin 8
Age appropriate for: Language: English How much rain falls in a rain forest? What is the world's heaviest insect? Why is it important to preserve the rain forests of the world? Find out in Jack and Annie's guide book! - by Will Osborne and Mary Pope Osborne 9
FAMILIES (7 found)
Age appropriate for: Language: English Arthur helps D.W. overcome her fear of having her first fire drill at school. A step three on the step into reading books by Random House. - by Marc Brown 1
Age appropriate for: Language: English Arthur gets into trouble when he borrows his father's old science project for his own school's science fair. - by Marc Brown 2
Age appropriate for: Language: English Chrysanthemum is so proud of her name, until, that is, she starts school. The other kids cannot believe that she is named after a flower! - by Kevin Henkes 3
Age appropriate for: Language: English Our favorite monkey is off on another adventure- this time he is having some high flying fun! - by Margret & H.A. Rey 4
Age appropriate for: Language: English Nico doesn't look like her mom and dad. That is because she is adopted. Nico looks around and realizes she is like everyone else- she is different! - by Nina Pellegrini 5
Age appropriate for: Language: English Stellaluna is a baby bat, but she lives in a bird's nest with a bird family. How did she get there? Will she ever find her bat family? - by Janell Cannon 6
Age appropriate for: Language: English Wilbur's tusk hurts, but he doesn't want to go to the dentist- until a visit to Granpa persuades him that it just might be a good thing. - by Jane Clarke and Cecilia Johansson 7
MUSIC (2 found)
Age appropriate for: Language: English Another wacky instalment of the series. This time, it is the music teacher that is new and children imagine her as a terrible creature that wears armor, a helmet with horns, and carries a pitchfork. Worst of all she will make you sing in front of the other kids! - by Mike Thaler 1
Age appropriate for: None marked.Language: English Sing along to this fun, spin-the-dial book. The classic has never been better. - by Child's Play 2
GERMS, GERMS, GERMS (2 found)
Age appropriate for: Language: English How can you get your kids to wash their hands? Try reading this story to them- it will have them washing their hands as well as rolling on the floor with laughter! - by Bobbi Katz 1
Now I Know Healthy Me Age appropriate for: Language: English Take a look at this photo book filled with fun facts and kids doing healthy things. - by Melvin and Gilda Berger 2
SELF ESTEEM (7 found)
Age appropriate for: Language: English Chameleon's can change colors, but what if the other animals could too? - by Chisato Tashiro 1
Age appropriate for: Language: English In How I have Grown? a little girl tells about being a baby, a "little kid," and a big kindergartner. Children can identify with Anna as she tells of crawling and climbing, having spats in nursery school, caring for a pet and telling stories in kindergarten. Best of all, she has learned how to comfort a friend and to share! - by Mary Reid 2
Age appropriate for: Language: English Hurray, hurray for a brand-new school year! Only, for Junie B. Jones, things are not actually that pleasant, because first grade means having to get used to a whole new classroom. And a whole new teacher. And a whole new bunch of strange children. But here's the worst thing of all: when Junie B tries to read words on the chalkboard, she can't seem to see what everyone else is seeing! Is it possible she might actually end up wearing... glasses? - by Barbara Park 3
Age appropriate for: Language: English For out-starting upstarts of all ages, here is a wonderfully wise and blessedly brief graduation speech from the one and only Dr. Seuss. In his inimitable, humorous verse and pictures he addresses the Great Balancing Act (Life itself, and the ups and downs it presents) while encouraging us to find the success that lies within us. - by Dr. Seuss 4
Age appropriate for: Language: English Once I was baby and couldn't do things... now look what I can do. - by Niki Clark Leopold 5
Age appropriate for: Language: English It's not easy being an ant, especially when you are Lucas Nickle! In order to return to his family and to his normal size, Lucas has to prove to the ants that he is one of them. Adapted by Quinlan B. Lee 6
Age appropriate for: Language: English What happens when you want to keep a salamander in your room? Find out what this little boy learns about keeping a pet and every care that you will need to consider. - by Anne Mazer 7
NUTRITION (3 found)
Age appropriate for: Language: English This is a kid's guide to food and nutrition. A practical, hand-on tool for families who want to eat a healthy diet, this book explains nutrition from peas to beans. by Lizzy Rockwell 1
Age appropriate for: Language: English Charlie has this little sister, Lola. Sometimes Charlie has to give Lola her dinner. This is difficult because she is a very fussy eater. Lola says, " I do not eat peas, or carrots or potatoes or mushrooms or spaghetti or eggs or sausages. I do not eat cauliflower or cabbage or baked beans or bananas or oranges. And I will never eat a tomato." But what about orange twiglest, cloud fluff, ocean nibbles, green drops and moonsquirters? Will she eat these? - by Lauren Child 2
Age appropriate for: Language: English Wilbur's tusk hurts, but he doesn't want to go to the dentist- until a visit to Granpa persuades him that it just might be a good thing. - by Jane Clarke and Cecilia Johansson 3
OVERCOMING OUR FEARS (5 found)
Age appropriate for: Language: English An ABC book about things that your children can like about themselves! - by Nancy Carlson 1
Age appropriate for: Language: English Chrysanthemum is so proud of her name, until, that is, she starts school. The other kids cannot believe that she is named after a flower! - by Kevin Henkes 2
Age appropriate for: Language: English Gerald is a tall awkward Giraffe that gets made fun of because he can't dance. What can Gerald do? - by Giles Andreae and Guy Parker-Rees 3
Age appropriate for: Language: English Hurray, hurray for a brand-new school year! Only, for Junie B. Jones, things are not actually that pleasant, because first grade means having to get used to a whole new classroom. And a whole new teacher. And a whole new bunch of strange children. But here's the worst thing of all: when Junie B tries to read words on the chalkboard, she can't seem to see what everyone else is seeing! Is it possible she might actually end up wearing... glasses? - by Barbara Park 4
Age appropriate for: Language: English It's not easy being an ant, especially when you are Lucas Nickle! In order to return to his family and to his normal size, Lucas has to prove to the ants that he is one of them. Adapted by Quinlan B. Lee 5
PARENTING COUNTS (20 found)
Age appropriate for: Language: English An ABC book about things that your children can like about themselves! - by Nancy Carlson 1
Age appropriate for: Language: English Arthur can't see the board at school. No one wants to be on his team because he can't see where the basket is. He is ashamed to find out that he has to wear glasses. - by Marc Brown 2
Age appropriate for: Language: English Arthur gets into trouble when he borrows his father's old science project for his own school's science fair. - by Marc Brown 3
Age appropriate for: Language: English Chameleon's can change colors, but what if the other animals could too? - by Chisato Tashiro 4
Age appropriate for: Language: English Chrysanthemum is so proud of her name, until, that is, she starts school. The other kids cannot believe that she is named after a flower! - by Kevin Henkes 5
Age appropriate for: Language: English Nico doesn't look like her mom and dad. That is because she is adopted. Nico looks around and realizes she is like everyone else- she is different! - by Nina Pellegrini 6
Age appropriate for: Language: English Gerald is a tall awkward Giraffe that gets made fun of because he can't dance. What can Gerald do? - by Giles Andreae and Guy Parker-Rees 7
Age appropriate for: Language: English In How I have Grown? a little girl tells about being a baby, a "little kid," and a big kindergartner. Children can identify with Anna as she tells of crawling and climbing, having spats in nursery school, caring for a pet and telling stories in kindergarten. Best of all, she has learned how to comfort a friend and to share! - by Mary Reid 8
Age appropriate for: Language: English From the jungles of Sri Lanka to the apple orchards of Vermont, the energetic little baker searches far and wide to find the finest ingredients for her apple pie. Marjorie Pirceman's deliciously silly adventure comes complete with a real recipe for apple pie. 9
Age appropriate for: Language: English A Mercer Mayer's Little Critter story, which address all the major issues of growing up, are perennial favorites of parents and children. 10
Age appropriate for: Language: English Charlie has this little sister, Lola. Sometimes Charlie has to give Lola her dinner. This is difficult because she is a very fussy eater. Lola says, " I do not eat peas, or carrots or potatoes or mushrooms or spaghetti or eggs or sausages. I do not eat cauliflower or cabbage or baked beans or bananas or oranges. And I will never eat a tomato." But what about orange twiglest, cloud fluff, ocean nibbles, green drops and moonsquirters? Will she eat these? - by Lauren Child 11
Age appropriate for: Language: English What does Leo Leotardi say when his family won't let him sleep in a real bed? What does Leo Leotardi insist when his family declares that "the baby is a genius" because he can recite his ABCs? And what does Leo Leotardi SCREAM when the family is so impressed that "the baby" is graduating from high school? I'M NOT A BABY! - by Jill McElmurry 12
Age appropriate for: Language: English Hurray, hurray for a brand-new school year! Only, for Junie B. Jones, things are not actually that pleasant, because first grade means having to get used to a whole new classroom. And a whole new teacher. And a whole new bunch of strange children. But here's the worst thing of all: when Junie B tries to read words on the chalkboard, she can't seem to see what everyone else is seeing! Is it possible she might actually end up wearing... glasses? - by Barbara Park 13
Age appropriate for: Language: English The New School Year Moon shines over every school the night before it opens. This year the moons shines over the W.T. Melon Elementary School brighter than ever. The man in the moon is none other than W. T. Melon himself! There is no doubt about it, this school year will be full of surprises- magical surprises that may teach Morgan, Richard, Kate, and the rest of the third-graders a lesson or two. - by Douglas Evans 14
Age appropriate for: Language: English For out-starting upstarts of all ages, here is a wonderfully wise and blessedly brief graduation speech from the one and only Dr. Seuss. In his inimitable, humorous verse and pictures he addresses the Great Balancing Act (Life itself, and the ups and downs it presents) while encouraging us to find the success that lies within us. - by Dr. Seuss 15
Age appropriate for: Language: English Once I was baby and couldn't do things... now look what I can do. - by Niki Clark Leopold 16
Age appropriate for: Language: English Stellaluna is a baby bat, but she lives in a bird's nest with a bird family. How did she get there? Will she ever find her bat family? - by Janell Cannon 17
Age appropriate for: Language: English What happens when you want to keep a salamander in your room? Find out what this little boy learns about keeping a pet and every care that you will need to consider. - by Anne Mazer 18
Age appropriate for: Language: English Pig is upset that Jill is knocking down his blocks, so the Super Readers zoom to the rescue! Come along with the Super Readers as they fly into the book The Three Little Pigs and help Pig find a way to solve his problem with Jill. - based on the TV series created by Angela C. Santomero 19
Age appropriate for: Language: English Ramp with your child through this delightful word book of feelings. This is a wonderful addition to any child's library of books that explain the world out there, as well as the world within. - by Janan Cain 20
RESPECTING CULTURES (3 found)
Age appropriate for: Language: English Chameleon's can change colors, but what if the other animals could too? - by Chisato Tashiro 1
Age appropriate for: Language: English From the jungles of Sri Lanka to the apple orchards of Vermont, the energetic little baker searches far and wide to find the finest ingredients for her apple pie. Marjorie Pirceman's deliciously silly adventure comes complete with a real recipe for apple pie. 2
Age appropriate for: Language: English in Indonesia, Ini Rumah saya means "This is my house." In Norway people say Dette er mitt hus. Open your front door and learn about different houses around the world. - by Arthur Dorros 3
MEDIA LITERACY (5 found)
Age appropriate for: Language: English Our favorite monkey is off on another adventure- this time he is having some high flying fun! - by Margret & H.A. Rey 1
Age appropriate for: Language: English Hurray, hurray for a brand-new school year! Only, for Junie B. Jones, things are not actually that pleasant, because first grade means having to get used to a whole new classroom. And a whole new teacher. And a whole new bunch of strange children. But here's the worst thing of all: when Junie B tries to read words on the chalkboard, she can't seem to see what everyone else is seeing! Is it possible she might actually end up wearing... glasses? - by Barbara Park 2
Age appropriate for: Language: English Wendell Fultz's room isn't a mess. It's a total pigsty. But even Wendell's own mother can't get him to clean it up. Wendell doesn't think the mess is so awful. In fact, he doesn't even mind it when one day he discovers a real pig sitting on his bed! - by Mark Teague 3
Age appropriate for: Language: English When Mama Bear notices that things have changed since the Bear family got a new colored T.V. she knows that a change is needed. But, when she tells the cubs that there is no more T.V. for a week- did she just create a week of complaining and bored cubs? - by Stan And Jan Berenstain 4
Age appropriate for: Language: English Does your body ache? Are you missing out on other fun things because you watch too much T.V.? TURN IT OFF! - by David F. Marx 5
CHILD DEVELOPMENT (19 found)
Age appropriate for: Language: English An ABC book about things that your children can like about themselves! - by Nancy Carlson 1
Age appropriate for: Language: English Arthur can't see the board at school. No one wants to be on his team because he can't see where the basket is. He is ashamed to find out that he has to wear glasses. - by Marc Brown 2
Age appropriate for: Language: English Chameleon's can change colors, but what if the other animals could too? - by Chisato Tashiro 3
Age appropriate for: Language: English Chrysanthemum is so proud of her name, until, that is, she starts school. The other kids cannot believe that she is named after a flower! - by Kevin Henkes 4
Age appropriate for: Language: English Our favorite monkey is off on another adventure- this time he is having some high flying fun! - by Margret & H.A. Rey 5
Age appropriate for: Language: English Nico doesn't look like her mom and dad. That is because she is adopted. Nico looks around and realizes she is like everyone else- she is different! - by Nina Pellegrini 6
Age appropriate for: Language: English Gerald is a tall awkward Giraffe that gets made fun of because he can't dance. What can Gerald do? - by Giles Andreae and Guy Parker-Rees 7
Age appropriate for: Language: English In How I have Grown? a little girl tells about being a baby, a "little kid," and a big kindergartner. Children can identify with Anna as she tells of crawling and climbing, having spats in nursery school, caring for a pet and telling stories in kindergarten. Best of all, she has learned how to comfort a friend and to share! - by Mary Reid 8
Age appropriate for: Language: English From the jungles of Sri Lanka to the apple orchards of Vermont, the energetic little baker searches far and wide to find the finest ingredients for her apple pie. Marjorie Pirceman's deliciously silly adventure comes complete with a real recipe for apple pie. 9
Age appropriate for: Language: English A Mercer Mayer's Little Critter story, which address all the major issues of growing up, are perennial favorites of parents and children. 10
Age appropriate for: Language: English Charlie has this little sister, Lola. Sometimes Charlie has to give Lola her dinner. This is difficult because she is a very fussy eater. Lola says, " I do not eat peas, or carrots or potatoes or mushrooms or spaghetti or eggs or sausages. I do not eat cauliflower or cabbage or baked beans or bananas or oranges. And I will never eat a tomato." But what about orange twiglest, cloud fluff, ocean nibbles, green drops and moonsquirters? Will she eat these? - by Lauren Child 11
Age appropriate for: Language: English What does Leo Leotardi say when his family won't let him sleep in a real bed? What does Leo Leotardi insist when his family declares that "the baby is a genius" because he can recite his ABCs? And what does Leo Leotardi SCREAM when the family is so impressed that "the baby" is graduating from high school? I'M NOT A BABY! - by Jill McElmurry 12
Age appropriate for: Language: English Hurray, hurray for a brand-new school year! Only, for Junie B. Jones, things are not actually that pleasant, because first grade means having to get used to a whole new classroom. And a whole new teacher. And a whole new bunch of strange children. But here's the worst thing of all: when Junie B tries to read words on the chalkboard, she can't seem to see what everyone else is seeing! Is it possible she might actually end up wearing... glasses? - by Barbara Park 13
Age appropriate for: Language: English For out-starting upstarts of all ages, here is a wonderfully wise and blessedly brief graduation speech from the one and only Dr. Seuss. In his inimitable, humorous verse and pictures he addresses the Great Balancing Act (Life itself, and the ups and downs it presents) while encouraging us to find the success that lies within us. - by Dr. Seuss 14
Age appropriate for: Language: English Once I was baby and couldn't do things... now look what I can do. - by Niki Clark Leopold 15
Age appropriate for: Language: English Stellaluna is a baby bat, but she lives in a bird's nest with a bird family. How did she get there? Will she ever find her bat family? - by Janell Cannon 16
Age appropriate for: Language: English What happens when you want to keep a salamander in your room? Find out what this little boy learns about keeping a pet and every care that you will need to consider. - by Anne Mazer 17
Age appropriate for: Language: English Pig is upset that Jill is knocking down his blocks, so the Super Readers zoom to the rescue! Come along with the Super Readers as they fly into the book The Three Little Pigs and help Pig find a way to solve his problem with Jill. - based on the TV series created by Angela C. Santomero 18
Age appropriate for: Language: English Ramp with your child through this delightful word book of feelings. This is a wonderful addition to any child's library of books that explain the world out there, as well as the world within. - by Janan Cain 19
SAFETY COUNTS (2 found)
Age appropriate for: Language: English Arthur helps D.W. overcome her fear of having her first fire drill at school. A step three on the step into reading books by Random House. - by Marc Brown 1
Age appropriate for: Language: English No one pays attention to Officer Buckle when he is giving out safety tips, until Gloria, his police dog, suprises them! - by Peggy Rathmann 2
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ABC I like me!
Arthur's Eyes
Chameleon's Colors
Chrysanthemum
Families are Different
Giraffes Can't Dance
I was so mad
Junie B. First Grader (at last!)
Math Rashes and Other Classroom Tales
Officer Buckle and Gloria
The Three Little Pigs (Super WHY!)
The Way I Feel
A Day in Space
Arthur's Science Fair Trouble
Astronauts
Bugs! Bugs! Bugs!
If you Decide to Go to the Moon
Liftoff!
One Hungry Cat
Rain Forests
Arthur's Fire Drill
Curious George and the Hot Air Balloon
Stellaluna
Tooth Trouble
The Music Teacher from the Black Lagoon
The Wheels on the Bus
Germs! Germs! Germs!
How Have I Grown?
Oh, the Places You'll Go
Once I was...
The Ant Bully
The Salamander Room
Good Enough to Eat
I will Never NOT ever eat a tomato
How to make an Apple Pie and see the World
i'm not a baby
This is My House
Pigsty
The Berenstain bears and Too Much T.V.
Turn it Off
