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Shrinking Violet

Shrinking Violet

By Cari Best 40 pages Children

Danny Says

Have you ever wanted to see the shy kid beat the class bully?  This book is satisfying to all ages and genders and a good lesson in treating people kindly.
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What Presidents Are Made Of

What Presidents Are Made Of

By Hanoch Piven 40 pages Children

Danny Says

I want you all to remember to vote on Nov. 2nd.  I figured that since most folks have only an elementary understanding of our political system (including some candidates), it would be fitting to include a few children’s books that enlighten us on the Presidency.  I like the pictures and simplicity of this book, which profiles 17 Presidents.
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America Votes

America Votes

By Linda Granfield 64 pages Children

Danny Says

Separated into two-page chapters, this book does a superb job of explaining various election processes.  It also serves some delicious Cliff Clavin facts, like why political parties have the animal mascots they have and what foods are associated with specific Presidents. 
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Presidential Elections and Other Cool Facts

Presidential Elections and Other Cool Facts

By Syl Sobel 48 pages Children

Danny Says

Another wonderful resource to make the election process understandable to students (and Floridians).
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The Scrambled States of America Talent Show

The Scrambled States of America Talent Show

By Laurie Keller 40 pages Children

Danny Says

Tired of what’s a “red” state and what’s a “blue” state?  Here is a great way to make American geography fun for kids, and the states are multiple colors, just like this country.
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The Shrinking of Treehorn

The Shrinking of Treehorn

By Florence Parry Heide 64 pages Children

Danny Says

Ever felt ignored?  While Treehorn tries to convince adults that he is shrinking, they shrug their shoulders as if the boy had told them there was a monster in his closet.  All the while Treehorn shrinks, and the illustrations by Edward Gorey are delightful in his demented style (he illustrated the macabre drawings at the beginning of the wonderful “Mystery” series on PBS).
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Peter and the Wolf

Peter and the Wolf

By Sergei Prokofiev 40 pages Children

Danny Says

I saw this modern adaptation at the library and could not resist.  I am not sure I love the book, but I love Prokofiev’s wonderful tale.  I always love to hear this extraordinary piece of music at this time of year.  If you want kids to enjoy a truly wonderful explanation, however, I’d direct them to the audio version provided by Sir Alec Guinness over 40 years ago.
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Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!

Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!

By Mo Willems 40 pages Children

Danny Says

I am sorry that I did not include this pick a lot sooner (I thought I had).  My good friend Marva Cappello sent this book to my daughter Kate soon after she was born, and this book is a favorite in my family.  It is simple and hilarious, as a bus driver leaves the reader with the responsibility of watching his bus and making sure that mischievous pigeon doesn’t drive away in it.  Turn off the nightly news and read this book to a loved one.  I guarantee you’ll smile.
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I Spy: An Alphabet in Art

I Spy: An Alphabet in Art

By Lucy Micklethwait 64 pages Children

Danny Says

You have to be impressed that I managed to spell the author’s last name correctly, yes? If you have little ones who are learning the alphabet, this is the perfect book to peak their curiosity (heck – the author’s last name will teach them half the alphabet). I have teacher Sophie Donnelly to thank for this book find.
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The Story of Clocks and Calendars

The Story of Clocks and Calendars

By Betsy Maestro 48 pages Children

Danny Says

Betsy and her husband, Giulio (who illustrates all of her books), have written a ton of these wonderful nonfiction books that children all over the place look at to find useful information not covered in depth by most encyclopedias. I always had sets of this series in my classrooms.
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Alice the Fairy

Alice the Fairy

By David Shannon 40 pages Children

Danny Says

David Shannon is probably best known for his wonderful No! David. I enjoyed this book a great deal, too, as it deals with a little girl’s wonderful imagination (i.e. her magic wand that allows her to darken a room: a light switch). Very entertaining for young children.
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Amelia Bedelia Helps Out

Amelia Bedelia Helps Out

By Peggy Parish 64 pages Children

Danny Says

This is the first in a series of wonderful, popular episodes in the life of a maid who takes her directions quite literally. It is kind of like Seinfeld for kids.
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Piggie Pie!

Piggie Pie!

By Margie Palatini 32 pages Children

Danny Says

I cannot believe it took me this long to include this wonderful book on the list. When a witch gets a craving for some pigs, the barnyard pigs disguise themselves as other barnyard animals to hilarious effect. I think adults may laugh even more than children at this one. Great book!
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The Princess Knight

The Princess Knight

By Cornelia Funke 32 pages Children

Danny Says

The wonderful parable of a brave-hearted maiden who refuses to be married off to “some dimwit in a tin suit.” Kids will love this different take on the traditional fairy tale of a damsel in waiting.
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Commander Toad and the Dis-asteroid

Commander Toad and the Dis-asteroid

By Jane Yolen 64 pages Children

Danny Says

Commander Toad and his spaceship Star Warts answer a mysterious call for help from a flooded asteroid. One of a series of fun picture adventures about the lovable Commander Toad.
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