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Alejandro's Gift

Written by Richard E. Albert , illustrated by Sylvia Long

Recommended Ages: 5 6 7 8

Alejandro is lonely in his desert home, but then he discovers that some small animals come to visit and drink water from his garden. Alejandro figures out a way to share the much needed water with other larger desert creatures.

Review by: Patty McDonald

Chicken Sunday

Written by Patricia Polacco, illustrated by Patricia Polacco

Recommended Ages: 5 6 7 8

Stewart, Winston and Patricia want more than anything else to buy Miss Eula a special Easter bonnet. This story tells how they work together and find a way to give this wonderful gift.

Review by: Patty McDonald

Ginger

Written by Charlotte Voake, illustrated by Charlotte Voake

Recommended Ages: 5 6 7 8

Ginger, the cat, is very comfortable until a kitten is brought home to be his friend. Ginger does not like the kitten following him, eating his food, and especially sharing his beautiful basket.

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Heetunka's Harvest

Written by Jennifer Berry Jones, illustrated by Shannon Keegan

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Each autumn, when Heetunka the Bean Mouse gathers earth beans for her underground storehouse, the Dakota women come to trade dried corn. One day, a woman decides to take the earth beans and leave nothing in return. Find out what the angry spirits do to teach her a lesson about greed and selfishness.

Review by: Patty McDonald

Me and Mr. Mah

Written by Andrea Spalding, illustrated by Andrea Spalding

Recommended Ages: 3 4 5 6 7

Ian is lonely and misses his farm after he moves to a new city. He soon meets his neighbor Mr. Mah, who still misses his old home in China. Soon the two are good friends and sharing their memory boxes. But then Ian has to move. Listen and find out how these two friends stay connected.

Review by: Patty McDonald

One Candle

Written by Eve Bunting, illustrated by K. Wendy Popp

Recommended Ages: 6 7 8

(Part of this story is told through the eyes of a young girl.) Relatives are beginning to arrive for the usual Hanukkah celebration. Grandma brings the potato...Soon everyone is sharing a wonderful meal. After dinner, Grandma begins hollowing-out the potato..."Tell us now about the bad time, Mama," Mom says. And with that, Grandma and Great-Aunt Rose begin to tell of their experiences at the "camps." They revisit some painful memories...They mention working in the kitchen and how on one particular day, Grandma took a risk by stealing a potato. No one intended to eat it--they needed a candle in remembrance of Hanukkah... The author has achieved the delicate balance between recounting the horrors of the Holocaust and celebrating the joys of Hanukkah.

Review by: Melissa Brandt

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 Giving Tree

Written by Shel Silverstein, illustrated by Shel Silverstein

Recommended Ages: 6 7 8 9 10 11

A young boy grows into manhood and old age experiencing the love and generosity of a tree which gives to him without a thought of return.

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The Lady in the Box

Written by Ann McGovern, illustrated by Marni Backer

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Lizzie and Ben see a homeless woman, Dorrie, everyday as they walk through the neighborhood. As winter gets colder the children become concerned about Dorrie and they decide to help her. As they reach out to a homeless person, they learn the value of sharing and begin to understand how important it is to help each other in our community.

Review by: Patty McDonald