KDL Recommends

E BEAUMONT

High on energy and imagination, this ode to self-esteem encourages kids to appreciate everything about themselves—inside and out. In rhyming text, a little girl expresses confidence and joy in her uniqueness, no matter her outward appearance.

SPIRIT INSPIR JNF COV

For the Seven Oaks friends, there is always something to do. Whether singing or playing soccer, everyone is having fun and learning all sorts of things. These seven stories show how practicing the 7 Habits makes this possible for the whole Seven Oaks Community.

J HAWORTH

When twelve-year-old Hailee’s family wins the lottery, her life changes in unexpected—and not always good—ways.

E HOUT

In Happy, find all the emotions a young child encounters. Swim into Happy where the dazzling fish sparkle against the dark background and let the images spark laughter and empathy.

E KRANZ

There’s only one you in this great big world. Make it a better place. Adri’s mama and papa share simple and powerful advice meant to comfort and guide him as he goes about exploring the world.

JE LOWRY

Gooney Bird Greene takes charge of a class project as she and her fellow students in Mrs. Pidgeon’s second grade class learn about fables by each making up their own based on an animal that begins with the same letter as their first name.

J LYNCH

Ruby Gloom interprets a variety of well-known sayings to reveal their unintended meanings, for example, “misery loves company—but watch out, she can also be very annoying.”

E MCCLOUD

This heartwarming book encourages positive behavior as children see how rewarding it is to express daily kindness, appreciation, and love. Bucket filling and dipping are effective metaphors for understanding the effects of our actions and words on the well being of others and ourselves.

J NAYLOR

During a student exchange program, seventh-graders Ivy June and Catherine share their lives, homes, and communities, and find that although their lifestyles are total opposites they have a lot in common.

COOKING KIDS NOR

Lunch should never look boring, when it can look just like a rocket ship flying through the stars, the Loch Ness monster, a pretty mermaid, or Winnie the Pooh. Inspire your child with Funky new lunch ideas!

J O’DELL

Science camp brings pranks, fun, rivalries, and a new and somewhat unsettling view of a longtime best friend.

ER RYLANT

Mr. Putter knows what he likes, and dancing is not on the list. But his neighbor Mrs. Teaberry, talks the reluctant Mr. Putter into coming along for an evening at the Crystal Ballroom, along with fine cat Tabby and good dog Zeke, of course.

JE SMITH

Inspired by a notebook from her Aunt Bee, on whose farm she rescued several animals last year, Mimi advertises that she is available to help other animals in need and soon she and her three-legged dog, Maty, are on the trail of a lost rat.

E SPINELLI

“When you are afraid I will take your hand and not let go”—In this delightful and lyrical text by renowned children’s author Eileen Spinelli, a young girl finds reassurance from all of her family members and learns that love complements every mood.

J SPINELLI

Will Tuppence’s life has always been ruled by science and common sense but in ninth grade, shaken up by the discovery that protons decay, he begins to see the entire world differently and gains new perspective on his relationships with his little sister and two closest friends.

E STEEL

Alphonse, a young hippopotamus too big, green, and different to fit in, leaves the circus where his family lives and goes to New York City, where he finally finds a friend who likes him just the way he is.