In this issue, our Raleigh County Chapter took over Ten to Try! Longtime Raleigh volunteers, Ruth Baker, Ann Cline, and Judy Robinson reviewed and recommended the following books.
The Wall in the Middle of this Book
By Jon Agee
There is a wall in the middle of this book that is supposed to protect one side of the book from the other side. Supposed to. This story elicits enthusiastic discussions.
Grades K-4
Insectlopedia
By Douglas Florian
Delightful art and poems about insects for all grades. Bring it along as an addition to your read aloud selection.
The Quickest Kid in Clarksville
By Pat Zietlow Miller
As they wait for Wilma Rudolph’s hometown parade to celebrate her three olympic gold medals, two girls challenge each other to a race. Conflict turns to cooperation.
Grades 1-3
The Eye of the Whale: A Rescue Story
By Jennifer O’Connell
A true story about saving a humpback. Dramatic pictures.
Grades 2-4
Stick and Stone
By Beth Ferry
Friendship matters. An enchantingly simple story for PreK and up.
Rotten Ralph
By Jack Gantos
A Read Aloud hit that appeals to children’s fascination with tales of misbehavior.
Grades 2-4
Hidden Figures: The True Story of Four Black Women and the Space Race
By Margot Lee Shetterly
An ode to Mathematicians, including one from West Virginia. Why did the extraordinary contribution of these women remain hidden for so long?
Grades 4-5
Lulu and the Brontosaurus (The Lulu series)
By Judith Viorst
We read this in first grade, and they loved it and laughed. We are not all perfect, and we can change.
Grades 1-3
A Hundred Billion Trillion Stars
By Seth Fishman
Math in gigantic form! How many trees in the world? How many ants? Can you imagine so many…of anything? A visual illustration of estimation.
Grades 3-5
The Day you Begin
By Jacqueline Woodson
This book celebrates the bravery it takes to go forth even when you feel like an outsider.
Grades 2-4