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Big Jabe

Written by Jerdine Nolen, illustrated by Kadir Nelson

Recommended Ages: 6 7 8 9 10 11

When Addy finds a little boy floating down the river in a basket, she's surprised. When the boy calls to the fish to jump out of the river and into Addy's wagon, she's speechless. And, when the fish obey, she knows for a fact that life on the Plenty Plantation is about to change! In this original Tall Tale, Jerdine Nolan has created "a John Henry-sized hero with the strength of fifty men, a heart as big as all outdoors, and a mysterious gift at spiriting slaves away to freedom."

Review by: Stephanie Bristol

Dancing in the Wings

Written by Debbie Allen, illustrated by Kadir Nelson

Recommended Ages: 5 6 7

Sassy is long-legged, has big feet, and a big mouth. Despite her lanky frame, she REALLY wants to dance. However, in the midst of constant teasing from her Brother, Hughie, and her Ballet classmates, she begins to wonder when, or if, this would happen. Still she considered herself "dancing in the wings" waiting for her opportunity to shine! Then, Mr. Debato (from the Russian school), comes to her Ballet class to audition dancers for a Dance Festival (held in Washington, D.C.). After a long day of auditioning when her name wasn't called, Sassy was sure that she would not be chosen. However, to her surprise, SHE was going to Washington, D.C.

This story illustrates the benefits of perseverance and determination. Its message: Listen to your "inner voice," even when outer voices may be telling you otherwise.

Review by: Melissa L. Brandt