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The skin you live in
By Michael Tyler Illustrated by David Lee
Csicsko
Whenever you look at you beautiful skin.From
your wriggling toes to your giggling grin.Think how lucky you are
that the skin you live in.So beautifully holds the “you” who’s
within.
When Michael Tyler started looking for ways to
convey to his son that he needed to see beyond skin color, the
skin you live in was born. Written in fun, engaging poetry, this
charming story illustrates the many things we do that define us as
people: way beyond the to constraints of skin color. The skin you
live in is an excellent teaching tool for parents and teachers
who are looking for ways to tackle topics like differences in
people, friendships, acceptance and self-esteem. Available from
Chicago Children’s Museum through Independent Publishers Group. At
bookstores, by calling 1-800-888-4741 or online at
www.ipgbook.com.
Ruby Sings the Blues
Story
and pictures by Niki Daly
Ruby is loud. She annoys her neighbors, her
teachers and finally her friends with her boisterous voice. Every
effort to quiet her down fails and threatens to squash her
irrepressible spirit and zeal. When the saxophone player and the
jazz singer who live in the basement apartment of her building hear
her though, they make her an offer she can’t refuse. They turn this
spirited little girl into a star. This engaging story about
individuality and creativity is sure to teach every boisterous child
(and her parents) that loud is not necessarily bad, and that every
child has her niche. Look for Ruby Sings the Blues at bookstores
nationwide and online at
www.bloomsburyusa.com.
Tooth Fairy’s First Night
By Anne Bowen. Illustrated by Jon Berkeley
How many kids wonder about the true story of
the Tooth Fairy? This adorable story is about Sally, a 7-year-old
tooth fairy on her very first assignment, as she sets out to earn
the title of full-fledged Tooth Fairy. Her mother, grandmother and
great-grandmother arm her with her very own tooth fairy purse and
the three most important rules a good fairy must follow and she sets
out. Her first assignment is a little girl named Miranda Kay who has
misgivings about the authenticity of the tooth fairy, so she tests
her by leaving clues for Sally to follow. Kinds will love following
the hints left behind by the little girl, and the delightful
surprise ending is great fun for kids and parents. Published by
Lerner Publishing, Tooth Fairy’s First Night is available in
bookstores nationwide, by calling 1-800-328-4929 or online at
www.lernerbooks.com.
Animal Stackers
By Jennifer Belle Illustrated by David McPhail
Calling all parents looking for ways to teach
their child how to recognize the letters of the alphabet. Animal
Stackers is the perfect way to do it. Beautiful illustrations by
David McPhail are the perfect compliment to this collection of
poetry about the things kids love…animals. From ants to elephants,
these whimsical poems are sure to delight while they teach the
alphabet in rhyme. Perfect for the preschool and early elementary
set, Animal Stackers is published by Hyperion Books and is
available in bookstores nationwide.
Little Miss Liberty
By Chris Robertson
In the spirit of the statue of Liberty’s 120th
anniversary and the Fourth of July, debut writer and illustrator
Chris Robertson has created a charming story about the origin of the
Statue of Liberty. From the moment of her birth, it’s pretty clear
that Little Miss Liberty is unusual. She is a little bit green, for
one thing, and she is bigger than all the other kids. She soon
outgrows her clothes, her house, and finally her city. Her voracious
reading and interest in the world around her takes her on a
pilgrimage to find her niche – just the right spot where she can
finally feel at home. This cute story is sure to entertain kids ages
4 and up. Available from Chronicle Books at bookstores nationwide.
The Glorious American Songbook: A Classic
Illustrated Edition
Compiled by Cooper Edens
If music defines us, the songs of The Glorious
American Songbook are the definition of this great country we live
in as much as the Declaration of Independence. Songs about every
aspect of American history from the Revolutionary War to the Gold
Rush are represented in this classic collection. Just in time for
the Fourth of July, this collection of songs is truly reminiscent of
simpler times. Complete with illustrations and music, The Glorious
American Songbook is a treasury of songs our parents and
grandparents knew and loved. Published by Chronicle Books and
available in July 2005 at bookstores nationwide.
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