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A Chair for My Mother

Written by Vera B. Williams, illustrated by Vera B. Williams

Recommended Ages: 4 5 6 7 8

A fire destroys Rosa's house and everything in it.—but the neighborhood pulls together to help them start all over again. But still Rosa, her mother and grandmother need a chair to rest in—read the story and find out how they work together to save enough to buy a big comfortable chair that all three can enjoy.

Review by: Patty McDonald

Horton Hears a Who!

Written by Dr. Seuss, illustrated by Dr. Seuss

Recommended Ages: 4 5 6 7

Horton finds a whole town (Whoville) living on a speck of dust and tries to protect them—but other members of the jungle don't believe him, because the can't hear them, and they snatch it away. How can Whoville work together to save itself from becoming part of the Beezle-Nut juice?

Review by: Patty McDonald

Stone Soup

Written by Marcia Brown, illustrated by Marcia Brown

Recommended Ages: 4 5 6 7 8

Three soldiers stop at a town for food and lodging, but everyone hides their food so they don't have to share. Find out how the soldiers get the community to come together, have a wonderful feast and provide them with the best beds in town to sleep in.

Review by: Patty McDonald

The Ballot Box Battle

Written by Emily Arnold McCully, illustrated by Emily Arnold McCully

Recommended Ages: 5 6 7 8

One of the most important things you can do as a member of your community is to get involved—and that includes voting! November 2nd is election day—but many members of our community had to fight to be able to cast their ballot at the poles. Learn about one group's struggle to have their voice heard (but didn't get to vote until 1920).

Review by: Patty McDonald