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With the hope of giving our children the best literature possible, we have compiled this collection of read-aloud picture books. You will find books from a wide range of topics that deal with the young minds of today — stories which relate directly to the children to whom you read.

Even though these are picture books, many of the selections have very powerful messages and are wonderful for 5th and 6th grades (or older). A picture book is often an effective way to begin a unit or a meaningful discussion.

We at BookPALS are working hard to equip our readers with the best possible weapons to fight the battle against illiteracy.

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The Dollhouse Fairy

Written by Jane Ray, illustrated by

Recommended Ages: K-3

Rosy loved her dollhouse. She also loved Saturdays. On this day, she spent time with her dad. However one Saturday, She woke up and her dad was gone. (He went to the hospital during the night.) Rosy was very sad. Not knowing what to do, Rosy decided to play with her dollhouse. To her surprise, she found someone sleeping in one of the the beds;a fairy named Thistle. Thistle kept Rosy company until her dad came home.

Review by: Melissa Brandt
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Independence Day - July 4
Bastille Day (Fr.) - July 14
International Juggling Day - July 16
Parents Day, NASA's Anniversary (Rocket Day) - July 29

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Summer Stories
Cuentos de Verano

"Harry By The Sea "
By Gene Zion, Illustrated by Margaret Bloy Graham (HarperCollins)

"White Socks Only"
By Evelyn Coleman, Illustrated by Tyrone Jeter (Albert Whitman & Company)

"How I Captured A Dinosaur"
By Henry Schwartz, Illustrated by Amy Schwartz (Orchard Books)

"Not The Piano, Mrs. Medley!"
By Gevan Levine, Illustrated by S.D. Schindler (Orchard Paperbacks)

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More Summer Stories:

"The Seashore Book"
by Charlotte Zolotow

"How I Spent My Summer Vacation"
by Mark Teague

"Froggy Learns to Swim"
by Jonathan London

"Lionel in the Summer"
by Stephen Krensky

"When Daddy Took Us Camping"
by Julie Brillhart

"When I Go Camping With Grandma"
by Marion Dane Bauer

"A Summer Saturday Morning"
by Margaret Mahy

"Beach Day"
by Karen Roosa



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