JANE ADDAMS PEACE AWARD - HONOR ☮️

AUTHOR - MARJORIE NEWMAN

GRADES - PRE-1

CHRISTOPHER AWARD 👍🏿- 

This award is presented to authors who "affirm the highest values of the human spirit by making a positive difference in the world.

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When mole finds an injured bird, he takes it home and cares for it. However, when the bird regains its health, mole decides to keep it as a pet. Throughout the story, mole’s mother keeps reminding him that the bird is a wild animal and not a pet. Mole ignores his mother’s hints and builds a cage for the bird. One day, Grandpa comes over and takes mole for a walk to the top of a big hill where they see many birds flying. Mole returns home and sees his bird looking very sad. He decides to set it free. Little text and large illustrations make this an excellent read-aloud for preschoolers and first graders.

1. Why did Mole change his mind about keeping the bird as a pet?


2. Mole let the bird fly away because he loved it. What does that mean?


3. Why did Grand dad take mole up the hill?


4. If you find a wounded animal, what should you do?                                                    

AUTHOR - JESSICA LOVE

GRADES - PRE - 1

😪WARNING! THIS BOOK HAS BEEN BANNED!😪

JANE ADDAMS PEACE AWARD👍

The Jane Addams Children’s Book Award annually recognizes children’s books of literary and aesthetic excellence that effectively engage children in thinking about peace, social justice, global community, and equity for all people.

STONEWALL BOOK AWARD👍

The Stonewall Book Award is a set of three literary awards that annually recognize "exceptional merit relating to the gay/lesbian/bisexual/transgender experience" in English-language books published in the U.S.

ANNA DEWDNEY READ TOGETHER AWARD👍

recognizing picture books that are both superb read-alouds and also spark compassion, empathy, and connection.

READ FOR EMPATHY COLLECTIONS 👍

recognizing literature recommended by children, teachers, and librarians to help build children’s empathy

SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL - STARRED REVIEW

KIRKUS - STARRED REVIEW

BULLETIN FOR THE CENTER OF CHILDREN’S BOOKS - 
STARRED REVIEW

PUBLISHERS WEEKLY - STARRED REVIEW

HORN BOOK - STARRED REVIEW

SHELF AWARENESS - STARRED REVIEW

A young boy loves mermaids. While riding on a train with his abuela, he sees some women dressed as mermaids and he imitates them. When he get home, he uses plants and curtains to dress like a mermaid. When his grandmother sees what he did, she takes him to a festival where he joins others in costume. The message her is clear - follow your imagination and enjoy life.

1. What would your mom do if you used her plants and curtains 
to make a 

    costume?              

AUTHORS -MOLLY BANG AND PENNY CHISHOLM

GRADES 1-6

SKIPPING STONES HONOR AWARDS👍

promote an understanding of cultures, cultivate cooperation and/or encourage a deeper awareness of nature, ecology and diversity. Award winning books foster respect for multiple viewpoints and closer relationships within human societies.

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF SCIENCE AWARD

COOPERATIVE CHILDREN’S BOOK CENTER


A best of the year list of Pre-K-12 books created annually by librarians.

BOOK LINKS LASTING CONNECTIONS - SELECTION


Book Links magazine is designed for teachers, youth librarians, school library media specialists, reading specialists, curriculum coordinators, and others interested in connecting children with high-quality literature-based resources.

What appears to be a primary grade picture book, is a pleasure to read at any age. I would read and discuss it with K-2 children and offer the book for independent reading to those in grades 3-6. At the end of the book is a more detailed description of the topic for those who seek more information. The authors, a writer and an ecology professor, offer an easy to understand explanation of how humans depend on sunlight and plant growth. They combine the text with eye catching illustrations which will keep even the most reluctant readers interested. This is clearly one of the best environmental books for children that I have ever read. 

What can people do to protect plants?          

AUTHOR - KATIE SMITH MILWAY  

GRADES - 3-6  

SKIPPING STONES HONOR AWARD  👍

promote an understanding of cultures, cultivate cooperation and/or encourage a deeper awareness of nature, ecology and diversity. Award winning books foster respect for multiple viewpoints and closer relationships within human societies.  


INTERNATIONAL READING ASSOCIATION – GLOBAL SOCIETY AWARD👍

This is an annual list of 25 books created by the International Literacy Association which enhance student understanding of people and cultures.


SOCIETY OF SCHOOL LIBRARIANS, INTERNATIONAL, 

      K-6 SOCIAL STUDIES - HONOR BOOK

This multi award winner is based on a true rags-to-riches story. A young boy from Ghana buys a hen and sells the eggs. He saves his money and buys another hen. Eventually, he goes to college, where he learns how to be a chicken farmer. Through determination, he becomes a very successful adult as his farm grows to be the largest in South Africa. It all began from a small loan given to the boy's mother. A list of organizations that provide loans are provided at the end of the book. They are always looking for donations.     

1. How did determination bring success to Kojo?
        

    Kojo had to walk two hours to buy his first hen. He went to the

   
 market to  sell his eggs. 

    He found bits of fruit and grain on 
the ground, which he

    collected for food for his hen. 

    He saved his money and bought more  hens.

    Eventually, he saved enough
 money to go to school. 

    After he learned how to farm, he
 needed money to purchase hens. The 

    bank  refused to give him a loan, so he went to the president and 

    persuaded him to lend him the money. 

    Through lots of hard work, he built the largest poultry 
farm in South 

    Africa.
 

2. At the end of the story, he makes Adika promise to  loan money to 
another 

    family. Why did he ask her to do that?
       

    Without a loan, Kojo's mother would not have given him some coins to 

    buy his first hen. He also needed a loan to buy a chicken farm. He knew

    how important it was for people to help others.
 

3. In this story, Kojo only needed a few coins to make a lot of money. Suppose 

    someone gave you $100.00? How would you use this money to make a profit? 

TOLD BY ISABELLA HATKOFF, CRAIG HATKOFF, AND DR. PARUL KAHUMBU -

GRADES - 3 AND UP

CHRISTOPHER AWARD - WINNER 👍

This award is presented to authors who "affirm the highest values of the human spirit by making a positive difference in the world." 

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AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSN.  - NOTABLE CHILDREN'S BOOK

NEW YORK TIMES - BESTSELLER

JUNIOR LIBRARY GUILD SELECTION 

This is the sequel to the best selling book – Owen & Mzee – The True Story of a Remarkable Friendship. In book one, we learned how Owen was rescued and how he met, and was accepted by Mzee. Book two continues describing their relationship as both animals, a turtle and a hippopotamus, mysteriously learn to communicate with each other. This amazing experience sends a message to all readers that outside appearances do not define friendship. 

1. What evidence do the storytellers give that Owen and Mzee are really good 

    friends? 
   

    Owen is very protective of Mzee. 
They developed their own way of 

    communicating 
with each other. 
They eat the same foods and they eat 

    together. Workers have often seen Owen licking Mzee's face. 
 Mzee likes

    to rest his head on Owen's belly. 

2. Should Owen be placed in a pen with the other lonely hippo? 
    

    Debatable - If he stays with Mzee, he could 
accidentally hurt her. If he

    stays with Mzee, he will 
not learn to live like a hippo.


3. The storytellers say that Owen is deeply suspicious of people. Why do you 

    suppose he feels that way?


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