Children

Your Move

By Eve Bunting 32 pages Children

Danny Says

A touching tale told by a 10-year-old in South L.A. who almost joins a gang. A great book to show students the power of their choices.

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Anatole

By Eve Titus 32 pages Children

Danny Says

Rather than steal cheese with his compatriots, this innovative French mouse wanders into a cheese shop every night and leaves notes for the owner describing the quality of each cheese. The owner shows his appreciation to his anonymous critic by leaving Anatole all the cheese he wants. A real kick to little kids.

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I Hope You Dance!

By Mark D. Sanders,Tia Sillers 32 pages Children

Danny Says

My good friend Bob Matulich gave my daughter this book on the day she was born, and it is a treat. A great reminder to all of us to keep our minds young and our smiles large.

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One Grain Of Rice

By Demi 40 pages Children

Danny Says

First of all, I realized I neglected female authors on the list this month. Second of all, this book represents a great way to get students interested in the mathematical concept of compounding (I bet a young Bill Gates or Warren Buffett would have loved it). Third of all, I love the pictures and Demi’s lovely tale of a girl who outsmarts a raja and saves her village.

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If Roast Beef Could Fly

By Jay Leno 32 pages Children

Danny Says

I had to include at least one funny book on this month’s list, right? Jay Leno is one of the genuinely nice people in show business, and this is one of the genuinely good children’s books written by a celebrity (most stink).

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Zamani Goes to Market

By Murier Feelings 41 pages Children

Danny Says

A nice story about an African boy’s first trip to the market. My daughter enjoyed listening to this pleasant tale (you can see photos of my beautiful baby at www.katebrassell.com).

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So You Want to Be President?

By Judith St. George 56 pages Children

Danny Says

Even though this won the Caldecott Medal in 2001, I somehow had never heard of this fun book of Presidential trivia. What I like most about the book is its central premise: ANYONE can be President.

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Edwurd Fudwupper Fibbed Big

By Berkeley Breathed 40 pages Children

Danny Says

You may be better acquainted with this author as the creator of “Bloom County.” This is a great book to illustrate the fun children can have with words. It is funny, and it even has a moral, to boot.

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Yay, You!

By Sandra Boynton 32 pages Children

Danny Says

This is the perfect graduation gift to complement your copy of Oh! The Places You’ll Go! While it is not nearly as good as Dr. Seuss, it is still a touching gift for the graduate in your life.

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Some Things Are Scary

By Florence Parry Heide 40 pages Children

Danny Says

This book was illustrated by one of the greatest children’s illustrators of all time, Jules Feiffer. I enjoy the theme that bad things are a lot funnier when they happen to somebody else.

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My Dad Can Do Anything

By Stephen Krensky 24 pages Children

Danny Says

Remember Father’s Day. You’ll enjoy this simple look at all the great things dads do. This book even comes with stickers!

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Chocolate Fever

By Robert Kimmel Smith 96 pages Children

Danny Says

There are great pictures in this book, and it reminds me of the Christmas I spent grasping the porcelain potty after eating a pound of fudge and dozens of Hershey Kisses.

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Harry the Dirty Dog

By Gene Zion 32 pages Children

Danny Says

This is one of the first books I remember reading on a daily basis as a young lad. Every child can appreciate this dog who does not particularly enjoy baths.

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Thank You, Mr. Falker

By Patricia Polacco 40 pages Children

Danny Says

I guess this month’s theme is “great authors that I have forgotten to mention before now.” Patricia Polacco is fantastic, and if this book about a teacher helping a dyslexic child does not touch your heart, you are a grinch living on your own mountain. All of Polacco’s books address important issues, and I think all kids need to be exposed to her work.

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Leo the Late Bloomer

By Robert Kraus 32 pages Children

Danny Says

Perfect for frantic parents (e.g. my wife and me) who worry about the pace of their child’s development. Like my teaching mentor used to say, “Each and every one of us is gifted; it just takes some of us a little longer to unwrap the presents.”

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Children

Your Move

Anatole

I Hope You Dance!

One Grain Of Rice

If Roast Beef Could Fly

Zamani Goes to Market

So You Want to Be President?

Edwurd Fudwupper Fibbed Big

Yay, You!

Some Things Are Scary

My Dad Can Do Anything

Chocolate Fever

Harry the Dirty Dog

Thank You, Mr. Falker

Leo the Late Bloomer

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