Three Health Related Stories:

616.238 Kro  Brianna breathes easy: a story about asthma    Virginia Kroll 

Brianna is excited about playing the lead in her school’s play, but when a terrible coughing fit sends her to the emergency room, she learns that she has asthma and how to control it. 

616.853 Lea Becky the brave: a story about epilepsy  Laurie Lears

      Nothing seems to scare Sarah’s big sister Becky, until having a seizure makes her reluctant to return to school. Sarah summons her own courage to explain the disease to the other students. This book is as much about epilepsy as about courage. 

E Kos  The Peanut-Free cafe Gloria Koster

      When a new classmate has a peanut allergy and has to sit in a special area of the lunchroom, a boy who loves peanut butter reconsiders his love for this food and the importance of showing support and friendship. 

940.53 Mor  I wanted to fly like a butterfly Naomi Morgenstern

      A very comprehensive, true story that recollects life as a child during the Holocaust. It is told in as matter-of-fact and positive a manner as possible.

940.53  Rub The survivor in us all Erna F. Rubinstein

943 Rub  After the Holocaust Erna F. Rubinstein

      These two moving, adult memoirs, of life during and after the Holocaust, were written by the grandmother of Schechter student, Josh Podrid.  

E Bri  Ruby’s Wish Shirin Yim Bridges

      Meet Ruby, who unlike most girls of her time in Old China does not want to only grow up and get married. Ruby is determined to attend university just like the boys in her family. Inspired by the life of the author’s grandmother, this picture book rewards Ruby’s spirit and independence. 

323.1 Sho This is the dream  Diane Z. Shore

      Through simple verse, this book takes an honest look at the civil rights movement with all its inequalities and imperfections from the 50s through present day. Through words and bold pictures we follow ordinary people as they move to make change. 

811 Gri Thanks a million   Nikki Grimes

      These 16 poems remind us, “how wonderful it is to feel thankful, and how powerful a simple “thank you” can be.” Although the comprehension level of this collection ranges from easy to difficult all of the poems are thoughtful and special.  

513.2 Cle A Million Dots Andrew Clements

      Ever wonder what a million look like? This book has a million dots, all numbered and drawn within illustrations that give amazing facts that you’ve also always wanted to know about. A fun picture book!

E Ell  Hunter & Stripe and the soccer showdown Laura Malone Elliot

      Friendship between two best, inseparable friends is sorely tested when Hunter and Stripe land on different soccer teams and must compete against each other. This book offers a positive example of being a good sport. 

591.77432 Man  Snapshots the wonders of Monterey Bay Celestee D. Mannis

      Gorgeous large colors and spare verse tell the story of the wonders of Monterey Bay in California. This is an excellent example of a book of non-fiction for young readers.  Additional detailed info is included in side bars. 

E Sta  Shlemazel and the Remarkable Spoon of Pohost Ann R. Stampler

      Lively, folk like illustrations add to this traditional Jewish tale of lazy Shlemazel who claims he has no luck. When Shlemazel is tricked into believing that his gift of a spoon will change his life if used in the right way then fortune does indeed follow him home.  

E Ger   The White Ram: a story of Abraham and Isaac Mordicai Gerstein

      From Caldecott winner, Gerstein comes a beautifully luminous picture book that offers a midrash on the Biblical sacrifice story. 

New titles in series:

Fic McD Judy Moody around the world in 8 1/2 days  Megan McDonald

E Col The Magic School Bus and the science fair expedition Joanna Cole

E Hen  Lilly’s big day Kevin Henkes

Fic Par Junie B., First Grader Aloha-ha-ha   Barbara Park

E Fin Miss Malarkey Leaves No Reader Behind   Judy Finchler