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Ambitious
Amazing Grace
by Mary Hoffman - 1991
Dial Books
An optimistic tale proving anyone can do anything they thrive to do and be.
Apples to Oregon: Being the (Slightly) True Narrative of How a Brave Pioneer Father Brought Apples, Peaches, Pears, Plums, Grapes, and Cherries (and Children) Across the Plains.
by Deborah Hopkinson, Illus. by Nancy Carpenter - 2004
Aladdin
A tall tale about a father ignoring his daughter until his goal of bringing fruit trees west has been accomplished.
The Cow Who Climbed a Tree
by Gemma Merino - 2015
Albert Whitman & Company
A cow not only dreams but does something about it, showing others that anything is possible.
Drum Dream Girl: How One Girl’s Courage Changed Music
by Margarita Engle - 2015
HMH Books for Young Readers
A young girl’s dreams come true thanks to her determination
Flop to the Top!
by Eleanor Davis and Drew Weing. (written & illustrated)s - 2015
TOON
A girls celebrity obsession turns her siblings into her fans, and herself into a superstar.
Read It At
The Newton Theatre - Across Street from 234 Spring St, Newton, NJ 07860 - (973) 940-6398
How Oliver Olson Changed the World
by Claudia Mills, IIlus. by Heather Maione - 2009
Farrar, Straus and Giroux
A kid with overprotective parents changes himself so he can change the world like his teacher wished.
More Than Anything Else
by Marie Bradby, Illus. by Chris K. Soentpiet - 1995
Orchard
Booker T. Washington fictionalized bio., where a 9 year old African American yearns and learns to read.
My Name Is Gabito: The Life of Gabriel García Márquez/Me llamo Gabito: La vida de Gabriel García Márquez
by Monica Brown, Illus. by Raúl Colón - 2007
Rising Moon
A bilingual bio celebrating the life of an author who manifested imagination and dreams with his writting.
Pop's Bridge
by Eve Bunting - 2006
HMH Books
This father son story revolves around the construction of the Golden Gate Bridge.
Ruby’s Wish
by Shirin Yim Bridges and Sophie Blackall - 2015
Chronicle Books
Rewarded for hard work and courage in China
Swan: The Life and Dance of Anna Pavlova
by Laurel Snyder.Illus. by Julie Morstad -2015
Chronicle
The daughter of a poor Russian laundress becomes a prima ballerina in the 19th century.
Tomas and the Library Lady
by Pat Mora - 1997
Alfred A. Knopf
Bio of Tomas Rivera who expanded his imagination using books & became chancellor of the Univ of California.
Bio of Tomas Rivera who expanded his imagination using books & became chancellor of the Univ of California.
Tomas and the Library Lady
by Pat Mora - 1997
Alfred A. Knopf
Bio of Tomas Rivera who expanded his imagination using books & became chancellor of the Univ of California.
Bio of Tomas Rivera who expanded his imagination using books & became chancellor of the Univ of California.
The Top Job
by Elizabeth Cody Kimmel - 2007
Dutton Books
Career day presents fantastic stories about parents jobs but a girls light bulb changing dad tops them all.
Watch the Stars Come Out
by Riki Levinson - 1980
Puffin
A tumultuous historic journey of 2 siblings who immigrate to America to reunite with her parents & sister.
A tumultuous historic journey of 2 siblings who immigrate to America to reunite with her parents & sister.
Work, An Occupational ABC
by Kellen Hatanaka - 2014
House of Anansi/Groundwood Books
26 careers from A - Z, from various possible jobs to less-than-traditional occupations.
The World Is Waiting for You
by Barbara Kerley - 2013
National Geographic Children's Books
Pictures of science and nature make kids eager to explore the world and figure what they want to grow up to be.
Backbone
Akiak
by Robert J. Blake - 1997
Puffin Books
An injured dog shows perseverance by refusing to quit the annual Alaskan dogsledding race.
An injured dog shows perseverance by refusing to quit the annual Alaskan dogsledding race.
The Champion of Children: The Story of Janusz Korczak
by Tomek Bogacki - 2009
Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Historic tale when orphans publish their own weekly newspaper & hold court in Warsaw, Poland.
Girl Wonder: A Baseball Story in Nine Innings
by Deborah Hopkinson - 2003
Aladdin
A girl finds empowerment playing ball, this story will inspire kids to take on the world.
A girl finds empowerment playing ball, this story will inspire kids to take on the world.
Read It At
SportsCare Physical Therapy - 8 Town Center Dr Ste 1, Sparta Township, NJ 07871 (973) 726-3800
How Santa Got His Job
by Stephen Krensky, Illustrated by S. D. Schindler - 1998
Simon and Schuster
After meeting some elves Santa uses his loves & talents to create a perfect career.
After meeting some elves Santa uses his loves & talents to create a perfect career.
I Could Do That: Esther Morris Gets Women the Vote
by Linda White - 2005
Farrar, Straus and Giroux
In 1869, one womans attitude helped all women eventually vote.
In 1869, one womans attitude helped all women eventually vote.
My Little Island
by Frané Lessac - 1084
HarperCollins
A boy returns to his old island & brings his friend to show around his past life on Montserrat island.
A boy returns to his old island & brings his friend to show around his past life on Montserrat island.
My Rows and Piles of Coins
by Tololwa M. Mollel, Illustrated by E. B. Lewis - 1999
Clarion
A determined Tanzanian boy saves his coins to afford a bicycle to help his mom bring things to and from the market.
Read It At
SB One Bank - 15 Trinity St, Newton, NJ 07860 - (973) 383-2211 &
Lakeland Bank - 7 Town Center Dr, Sparta Township, NJ 07871 - (973) 729-4400
New Socks
by Bob Shea - 2007
Little, Brown Books
A new pair of socks give a chick confidence to go down the big kids slide & talk to the President.
A new pair of socks give a chick confidence to go down the big kids slide & talk to the President.
Read It At
Robin Lennon Uncommon Artwear - 205 Spring St, Newton, NJ 07860 - (646) 645-1003
The Paperboy
by Dav Pilkey - 1996
Scholastic
An independent boy & his dog work his pre-dawn paper route while everyone is sleeping soundly.
Song and Dance Man
by Karen Ackerman - 1988
Knopf Books for Young Readers
Grandpa was a Vaudeville performer who puts on his old Variety show for his grandchildren.
Squashed in the Middle
by Elizabeth Winthrop, Illus. by Pat Cummings - 2005
Henry Holt
One of the plights of the middle child is not being listened to, until they stick up for themselves.
The Three Ninja Pigs
by Coery Rosen Schwartz - 2012
G.P. Putnam's
The pigs train in aikido, jujitsu & karate to be certified weapons in preparation for the big bad wolf.
The Wonderful Fluffy Little Squishy
by Beatrice Alemagna. (written & illustrated). Tr. by Claudia Zoe Bedrick - 2015
Enchanted Lion Books
A girls imagination and determination goes wild looking for a fluffy little squishy present for moms birthday.
Would I Ever Lie to You?
by Caralyn Buehner - 2007
Dial Books
A boy gets teased from a cousin who keeps making stuff up, he turns the tables by pretending to be poisoned.
A boy gets teased from a cousin who keeps making stuff up, he turns the tables by pretending to be poisoned.
Confidence
Amazing Grace
by Mary Hoffman - 1991
Dial Books
An optimistic tale proving anyone can do anything they thrive to do and be.
The Carrot Seed
by Ruth Krauss and Crockett Johnson- 1993
HarperCollins or Festival
A kid's unwavering faith and confidence that his seeds will grow.
Eloise
by Kay Thompson- 1955
Simon & Schuster
Getting bored is not allowed, so the wild self-confident adventures and self-imposed responsibilities thrive
The Fool of the World and the Flying Ship: A Russian Tale
by Arthur Ransome - 1968
Farrar, Straus and Giroux
This folktale shows that you can achieve anything you set your hearts to.
This folktale shows that you can achieve anything you set your hearts to.
George, the Dragon and the Princess
by Christopher Wormell - 2007
Red Fox
A clumsy mouse has a special talent that keeps the dragon away.
Gossie & Gertie
by Olivier Dunrea,
Houghton
Two duckling friends stay friends and keep their lives & what they enjoy seperate.
Two duckling friends stay friends and keep their lives & what they enjoy seperate.
Heart of a Tiger
by Marsha Diane Arnold - 1995
Dial
A kittens bravery is achieved by following her dreams and never giving up.
A kittens bravery is achieved by following her dreams and never giving up.
Henrietta and the Golden Eggs
by Hanna Johansen, Illus. by Käthi Bhend. Translated by John Barrett. David R. Godine - 1999
David R. Godine Publisher
A young hen breaks out of the crowded coop to have fun, as others hens follow they await a golden egg.
I Can Do It Too!
by Karen Baicker - 2003
Chronicle Books
A girl mimics her older siblings & relatives to build confidence to do things for themselves.
A girl mimics her older siblings & relatives to build confidence to do things for themselves.
Leap Back Home to Me
by Lauren Thompson - 2011
Margaret K. McElderry Books
A moms unconditional love help her baby frog take bigger & bigger leaps in life.
A moms unconditional love help her baby frog take bigger & bigger leaps in life.
Mighty Jackie: The Strike Out Queen
by Marissa Moss - 2004
Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books
True story about a 17 year-old girl who struck out both Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig.
Mirette on the High Wire
by Emily Arnold McCully - 1992
Puffin Books
A student becomes a teacher to help a retired high wire walker overcome his fears and regain his confidence.
The Most Magnificent Thing
by Ashley Spires. (written & illustrated) - 2014
Kids Can Press
A girl creating a mysterious gadget becomes frustrated until she discovers persistence by never really giving up.
Read It At
Feels Like Home - 185 Spring St, Newton, NJ 07860 - (973) 383-9100
My Lucky Day
by Keiko Kasza - 2003
Puffin Books
A pig gets bathed, fattened and massaged by outwiting an aggressive fox who finally collapses from exhaustion.
A pig gets bathed, fattened and massaged by outwiting an aggressive fox who finally collapses from exhaustion.
New Socks
by Bob Shea - 2007
Little, Brown Books
A new pair of socks give a chick confidence to go down the big kids slide & talk to the President.
A new pair of socks give a chick confidence to go down the big kids slide & talk to the President.
Read It At
Robin Lennon Uncommon Artwear - 205 Spring St, Newton, NJ 07860 - (646) 645-1003
Olivia Saves the Circus
by Ian Falconer - 1994
An Anne Schwartz Book/Atheneum Books
With all the circus performers sick, Olivia takes over all their roles.
With all the circus performers sick, Olivia takes over all their roles.
Ouch! A Tale from Grimm
by Natalie Babbitt, Illustrated by Fred Marcellino - 1998
HarperCollins/Michael di Capua.
A confident underdog fools a king, avoids the devil and marries a princess.
Owen
by Kevin Henkes - 1993
Greenwillow Books
A mouse refuses to give up his fuzzy security blanket so his mom makes it into handkerchiefs he can carry.
A mouse refuses to give up his fuzzy security blanket so his mom makes it into handkerchiefs he can carry.
Princess Me
by Karma Wilson - 2007
Margaret K. McElderry Books
A girls imagination turns her into a princess as she turns her bedroom into her kingdom.
A girls imagination turns her into a princess as she turns her bedroom into her kingdom.
Roller Coaster
by Marla Frazee - 2003
HMH Books
A girls first ride on roller coaster in an amusement park goes well with her dad.
Spaghetti in a Hot Dog Bun: Having the Courage to Be Who You Are
by Maria Dismondy - 2008
Cardinal Rule Press
Proud of being couragagous, making the right choices & building self-confidence.
There's a Nightmare in My Closet
by Mercer Mayer - 1968
Puffin Books
A boy conquers his fears by rooming with a monster that he can relate to, one that scares easy.
A boy conquers his fears by rooming with a monster that he can relate to, one that scares easy.
The Things I Can Do
by Jeff Mack - 2013
Roaring Brook Press
A confident boy marks his accomplishments & feats by turning them into rhymes.
A confident boy marks his accomplishments & feats by turning them into rhymes.
Read It At
Penelopes Treasures - 166-168 Spring St, Newton, NJ 07860 - (973) 590-1555
The Three Ninja Pigs
by Coery Rosen Schwartz - 2012
G.P. Putnam's
The pigs train in aikido, jujitsu & karate to be certified weapons in preparation for the big bad wolf.
Violet the Pilot
by Steve Breen - 2008
Dial Books
An underdog story about a girl mechanical genius and her airshow adventures with her doggy.
Wemberly Worried
by Kevin Henkes - 2000
Greenwillow.
A worry wart girl mouse meets another worried mousey who also brought a doll to her 1st day of school.
Read It At
Pyramid Comics & Cards - 24 Main St, Sparta, NJ 07871 (973) 729-5343
Whistle for Willie
by Ezra Jack Seats - 1998
Viking Books for Young Readers
Boy learns to whistle for his dog
You Are Important
by Todd Snow- 2007
Maren Green Pub
The reinforcement of love and making your children know how important they are, everyday in many ways.
Courtesy
The Grasshopper and the Ant
by Harvey Kurtzman - 2001
Denis Kitchen Publishing
A beatnik Grasshopper learns his lesson from an ant colony who invites him inside for the winter.
The Grasshopper and the Ants
by Jerry Pinkney. (written & illustrated) - 2015
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
A musical Grasshopper learns his lesson from an ant colony who invites him inside for the winter.
Read It At
Fat Stevo's Cheesesteaks - 224 Sparta Ave, Sparta Township, NJ 07871 (973) 726-7555
"I Can't," Said the Ant
by Polly Cameron - 1948
Scholastic Books
When a teapot breaks its spout a colony of ants helps fix the predicament.
The Little Brute Family
by Russell Hoban, ill. Lilian Hoban - 1966
Farrar, Straus and Giroux
A grumpy family one day starts to smile, and finds that life is nicer when we treat each other with kindness.
May I Bring a Friend?
by Beatrice Schenk de Regniers - 1964
Aladdin
Each time a boy is invited to the castle to meet with royalty, he always brings a different zoo animal.
Read It At
Great Clips - 9 Hampton House Rd #12, Newton, NJ 07860 - (973) 300-0441
My Brother, Ant
by Betsy Byars, Illus. by Marc Simont - 1996
Viking/Penguin Young Readers
Tales of brothers dealing w monsters, 3 pigs & Santa in the summer
The Paper Dragon
by Marguerite W. Davol, Illus. by Robert Sabuda - 1997
Atheneum Books
An artist overcomes fear of a dragon using love, ingenuity, artistic vision and creativity.
An artist overcomes fear of a dragon using love, ingenuity, artistic vision and creativity.
Read It At
Free Bird Tattoo - 180 Spring St, Newton, NJ 07860 - (973) 862-6800
Time to Say Bye-Bye
by Maryann Cocca-Leffler - 2012
Viking
Show the not so horrible part of goodbyes, using the joy of the next activity.
Show the not so horrible part of goodbyes, using the joy of the next activity.
Determination
Aaaarrgghh! Spider!
by Lydia Monks - 2004
Houghton Mifflin
A spiders clever webs makes its wish come true to be a family pet.
The Adventures of Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend
by Dan Santat. (written & Illustrated) - 2014
Little Brown
An imaginary friend leaves the island where he was created to search for his special true friend.
Akiak
by Robert J. Blake - 1997
Puffin Books
An injured dog shows perseverance by refusing to quit the annual Alaskan dogsledding race.
Amazing Grace
by Mary Hoffman - 1991
Dial Books
An optimistic tale proving anyone can do anything they thrive to do and be.
America's Champion Swimmer: Gertrude Ederle
by David A. Adler, Illustrated by Terry Widener - 2000
Harcourt/Gulliver
A world record is set by a woman swimming across the English Channel in 14 hours.
Apples to Oregon: Being the (Slightly) True Narrative of How a Brave Pioneer Father Brought Apples, Peaches, Pears, Plums, Grapes, and Cherries (and Children) Across the Plains.
by Deborah Hopkinson, Illus. by Nancy Carpenter - 2004
Aladdin
A tall tale about a father ignoring his daughter until his goal of bringing fruit trees west has been accomplished.
Bear and Bee
by Sergio Ruzzier - 2013
Disney-Hyperion
A hungry bear reasons with the bees to give him honey.
The Chicken-Chasing Queen of Lamar County
by Janice N. Harrington Illus. by Shelley Jackson - 2007
Farrar, Straus and Giroux
A chicken chaser becomes a chicken protector, in this tale of never giving up.
The Cow Who Climbed a Tree
by Gemma Merino - 2015
Albert Whitman & Company
A cow not only dreams but does something about it, showing others that anything is possible.
Digging Up Dinosaurs
by Aliki - 1981
HarperCollins
Follow dug up bones & fossils to museum dino constructions.
Don't Fidget a Feather!
by Erica Silverman, Illus. by S. D. Schindler - 1994
Macmillan
A freeze in place competition between friends almost makes them a foxes dinner.
Read It At
Game Stop - 15 Hampton House Rd, Fredon Township, NJ 07860 - (973) 383-9492
Drum Dream Girl: How One Girl’s Courage Changed Music
by Margarita Engle - 2015
HMH Books for Young Readers
A young girl’s dreams come true thanks to her determination
Emmanuel’s Dream: The True Story of Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah
by Laurie Ann Thompson.Illus. by Sean Qualls - 2015
Random/Schwartz & Wade
One person (with 1 leg) changes the worlds view on disabilities when he bikes across Ghana.
Green Eggs and Ham
by Dr. Seuss - 1960
Random House
A silly campaign for his favorite food
Heart of a Tiger
by Marsha Diane Arnold - 1995
Dial
A kittens bravery is achieved by following her dreams and never giving up.
I Could Do That: Esther Morris Gets Women the Vote
by Linda White - 2005
Farrar, Straus and Giroux
In 1869, one womans attitude helped all women eventually vote.
In 1869, one womans attitude helped all women eventually vote.
I Wanna New Room
by Karen Kaufman Orloff - 2010
G.P. Putnam's Sons
A boy tries to get his own room using a letter writing campaign to his dad.
Incredible You! 10 Ways to Let Your Greatness Shine Through
by Wayne Dyer-2005
Hay House
Open potential by believing in your heart & other positive reinforcement
Journey
by Aaron Becker - 2013
Candlewick
Self-determination leads to unexpected friendship
The Little Engine That Could
by Watty Piper - 1930
Penguin
I think I can optimism and hard work gets you over obsticles
The Little Red Hen Big Book
by Jerry Pinkney - 2006
Dial Books
Hungry animals on a farm expect bread after refusing to help grow, harvest, prepared or bake it.
Malala Yousafzai: Warrior with Words
by Karen Leggett Abouraya - 2014
StarWalk Kids Media
Pakistani girl stands up for every child’s right to education
Mammoths on the Move
by Lisa Wheeler, Illus. by Kurt Cyrus - 2006
Harcourt / HMH Books
Woolly mammoths migrated south for the winter where food was easier to gain access to.
Mei Li
by Thomas Handforth - 1938
Doubleday Books
A determined curious girl shows her bravery by sneaking into China's walled city for New Years.
Mighty Jackie: The Strike Out Queen
by Marissa Moss - 2004
Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books
True story about a 17 year-old girl who struck out both Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig.
Mr. Putter and Tabby Pick the Pears
by Cynthia Rylant, Illus. by Arthur Howard - 1948
HMH Books
An apple slingshot is used by an old man whose trying to shoot down pears, in the end he gets a nice apple pie.
Mr. Wuffles!
by David Wiesner, (written & illustrated) - 2013
Clarion Books
An mini alien spaceship hides from an Earth kitty and communicates with ants and a ladybird for help to escape.
Muncha! Muncha! Muncha!
by Candace Fleming, Illus. by G. Brian Karas - 2002
Simon & Schuster/ Atheneum Books
A farmer must take extra garden security measures to overcome hungry mischievous rabbits.
A farmer must take extra garden security measures to overcome hungry mischievous rabbits.
My Rows and Piles of Coins
by Tololwa M. Mollel, Illustrated by E. B. Lewis - 1999
Clarion
A determined Tanzanian boy saves his coins to afford a bicycle to help his mom bring things to and from the market.
Read It At
SB One Bank - 15 Trinity St, Newton, NJ 07860 - (973) 383-2211 &
Lakeland Bank - 7 Town Center Dr, Sparta Township, NJ 07871 - (973) 729-4400
Nelson Mandela
by Kadir Nelson, (written & illustrated) - 2012
HarperCollins/Katherine Tegen Books
A bio that shows a young boy's determination to change South Africa.
Nim and the War Effort
by Milly Lee, Illus. by Yangsook Choi - 1997
Farrar Straus & Giroux/Frances Foster.
A girl keeps cultural traditions alive in her new home country during this newspaper drive story.
No Yeti Yet
by Mary Ann Fraser - 2015
Peter Pauper Press
A Yeti hunt by brothers discovers a Yeti tracking them, it ends with all of them sharing hot chocolate together.
Cloveberry - 21 Main St, Sparta, NJ 07871 (973) 512-3074 &
Bon Appetit Café - 207 Spring St, Newton, NJ 07860 - (862) 354-7686
The Paperboy
by Dav Pilkey - 1996
Scholastic
An independent boy & his dog work his pre-dawn paper route while everyone is sleeping soundly.
Prudence Wants a Pet
by Cathleen Daly, Illus. by Stephen Michael King - 2011
Roaring Brook Press
A determined girl wants a pet so she uses her imagination to create some until her parents give in.
A determined girl wants a pet so she uses her imagination to create some until her parents give in.
The Race of the Birkebeiners
by Lise Lunge-Larsen, Illustrated by Mary Azarian - 2001
HMH Books
Non fiction about a rebellious political party in medieval Norway who escorted a baby-heir on a journey/saga.
Rap a Tap Tap: Here’s Bojangles – Think of That!
by Leo Dillon and Diane Dillon - 2002
Scholastic/Blue Sky
A bio of African American entertainer Bill "Bojangles" Robinson who tap danced into history.
A bio of African American entertainer Bill "Bojangles" Robinson who tap danced into history.
Rattletrap Car
by Phyllis Root - 2001
Candlewick Press
A redheaded family keeps MacGyvering solutions as they head to a lake in their old car.
A redheaded family keeps MacGyvering solutions as they head to a lake in their old car.
Read It At
Murch Auto Body - 241 Spring St, Newton, NJ 07860 - (973) 383-9796
Roger Is Reading a Book
by Koen Van Biesen. (written & illustrated). Tr. by Laura Watkinson - 2012
Eerdmans Book
Sharing books creates friendships, and quiets noisy neighbors.
Shh! We Have a Plan
by Chris Haughton. (written & illustrated) - 2014
Walker
Big people seek to catch a bird but it keeps backfiring, the little tag along has a plan but is ignored.
Snow Rabbit, Spring Rabbit: A Book of Changing Seasons
by Il Sung Na - 2010
Knopf Books
The winter season makes animals migrate, hibernate and adapt to the changes to survive.
The winter season makes animals migrate, hibernate and adapt to the changes to survive.
Some Friends to Feed: The Story of Stone Soup
by Pete Seeger - 2005
G.P. Putnam's Sons
Pete's version has the kids adding veggy's & salt to the classic stones and bones soup.
River Star Diner - 14 NJ-57, Hackettstown, NJ 07840 (908) 979-0626 &
Sparta Classic Diner - 80 Woodport Rd, Sparta Township, NJ 07871 (973) 729-2425
Special Delivery
by Philip C. Stead.Illus. by Matthew Cordell - 2015
Roaring Brook/Neal Porter
Some bandit monkeys, an ice cream truck and a postal worker helps a girl deliver an elephant companion to her aunt.
Stuck
by Oliver Jeffers - 2011
Philomel Book
This problem and solution book, shows a boy throwing items into a tree to wedge out his stuck kite.
This problem and solution book, shows a boy throwing items into a tree to wedge out his stuck kite.
Swan: The Life and Dance of Anna Pavlova
by Laurel Snyder.Illus. by Julie Morstad -2015
Chronicle
The daughter of a poor Russian laundress becomes a prima ballerina in the 19th century.
The Tortoise & the Hare
by Jerry Pinkney, (written & illustrated) - 2013
Little, Brown Books
This fable of perseverance and humility proves that slow and steady can win.
Verdi
by Janell Cannon - 1997
HMH Books
A playful young yellow snake wants to stay young at heart and stays determined forever not to be old & boring.
Wait
by Antoinette Portis. (written & illustrated) - 2015
Roaring Brook/Neal Porter.
A mom in a hurry holding her kids hand, uses 3 words to guide her son through the city, hurry, wait & yes.
Waiting for Winter
by Sebastian Meschenmoser. (written & illustrated) - 2007
Kane/Miller
A squirrel, a hedgehog and a bear attempt to wait & keep awake for the 1st winter snow.
Waking Beauty
by Leah Wilcox - 2008
Putnam Juvenile
A fairy tale spoof has a germ obsessed prince trying silly things to wake the snoring princess before the kiss of life.
Watch the Stars Come Out
by Riki Levinson - 1980
Puffin
A tumultuous historic journey of 2 siblings who immigrate to America to reunite with her parents & sister.
A tumultuous historic journey of 2 siblings who immigrate to America to reunite with her parents & sister.
What! Cried Granny: An Almost Bedtime Story
by Kate Lum, Illustrated by Adrian Johnson - 1998
Dial
A boy stays with his grandmother but can't sleep until she makes him a bed, pillow, blanket & teddy bear.
The Wonderful Fluffy Little Squishy
by Beatrice Alemagna. (written & illustrated). Tr. by Claudia Zoe Bedrick - 2015
Enchanted Lion Books
A girls imagination and determination goes wild looking for a fluffy little squishy present for moms birthday.
Work, An Occupational ABC
by Kellen Hatanaka - 2014
House of Anansi/Groundwood Books
26 careers from A - Z, from various possible jobs to less-than-traditional occupations.
The World Is Waiting for You
by Barbara Kerley - 2013
National Geographic Children's Books
Pictures of science and nature make kids eager to explore the world and figure what they want to grow up to be.
Diligence
And Then It’s Spring
by Julie Fogliano.Illus. by Erin E. Stead -2012
Roaring Brook/Neal Porter
A boy and some friendly animals plant seeds and anticipate the sprouting greens for weeks.
Doña Flor: A Tall Tale about a Giant Woman with a Great Big Heart
by Pat Mora, Illus. by Raúl Colón - 2005
Knopf Book / Random
A big hearted lady giant protects a village of people she loves.
A big hearted lady giant protects a village of people she loves.
Growing Up Pedro: How the Martinez Brothers Made It from the Dominican Republic All the Way to the Major Leagues
by Matt Tavares. (written & illustrated)- 2015
Candlewick
Pedro Martinez came from the Dominican Republic to play Baseball.
Pedro Martinez came from the Dominican Republic to play Baseball.
Read It At
El Primo Boutique & Sportswear - 229 Main St. - Suite 1, Hackettstown, NJ 07840 (908) 452-5290
Hug
by Jez Alborough - 2001
Candlewick Press
Bobo the monkey yearns for his moms hug, getting hugs from other animals just doesn't satisfy him.
Hugs and Kisses
by Christophe Loupy - 2001
NorthSouth
A puppy collects & compares kisses from all types of animals, but his moms are the best.
Mama's Little Bears
by Nancy Tafuri - 2002
Scholastic Press
After fishing in a river exploring cubs that wander away are always under the watchful eyes of mama bear.
Read It At
Mohawk House - 3 S Sparta Ave, Sparta Township, NJ 07871 (973) 729-6464
Miss Nelson Is Back (Miss Nelson, #2)
by Harry Allard - 1982
Houghton Mifflin
Teacher tonsils havoc leaves kids realizing that watchful eyes are everywhere, so behave. Great disguise Miss Nelson.
My Rows and Piles of Coins
by Tololwa M. Mollel, Illustrated by E. B. Lewis - 1999
Clarion
A determined Tanzanian boy saves his coins to afford a bicycle to help his mom bring things to and from the market.
Read It At
SB One Bank - 15 Trinity St, Newton, NJ 07860 - (973) 383-2211 &
Lakeland Bank - 7 Town Center Dr, Sparta Township, NJ 07871 - (973) 729-4400
Seven Blind Mice
by Ed Young - 1992
Puffin Books
Mice teach colors, days of week, numbers and how to be patient & look at the whole picture to see the truth.
Mice teach colors, days of week, numbers and how to be patient & look at the whole picture to see the truth.
Silly Little Goose!
by Nancy Tafuri - 2001
Scholastic Press
Follow a hat blowing in the wind, because in the end thats where the goose will build its nest.
Follow a hat blowing in the wind, because in the end thats where the goose will build its nest.
Tell Me the Day Backwards
by Albert Lamb, Illus. by David McPhail - 2011
Candlewick Press
A bedtime game that chronologically reverses the memory of each day ends where it begins.
A bedtime game that chronologically reverses the memory of each day ends where it begins.
Tiptoe Tapirs
by Hanmin Kim. (written & illustrated). Tr. by Sera Lee - 2013
Holiday House
A peaceful coexistence starts when a tapir saves a leopard from a hunter by teaching him to move quietly.
A peaceful coexistence starts when a tapir saves a leopard from a hunter by teaching him to move quietly.
Trashy Town
by Andrea Zimmerman and David Clemesha.Illustrated by Dan Yaccarino - 1999
HarperCollins
This rhythmic ode to trash collection covers the school, park, pizza place, doctor's & the fire station.
This rhythmic ode to trash collection covers the school, park, pizza place, doctor's & the fire station.
Trombone Shorty
by Troy Andrews.Illus. by Bryan Collier - 2015
Harry N. Abrams
Coming from just outside the French Quarter in New Orleans was a man whose trombone was twice as long as he was.
Excellence
The 20th Century Children's Book Treasury: Celebrated Picture Books and Stories to Read Aloud
by Janet Schulman - 1998
Random House Children's Books
A guide to the best picture books
America's Champion Swimmer: Gertrude Ederle
by David A. Adler, Illustrated by Terry Widener - 2000
Harcourt/Gulliver
A world record is set by a woman swimming across the English Channel in 14 hours.
A world record is set by a woman swimming across the English Channel in 14 hours.
Anatole
by Eve Titus, Paul Galdone - Illustrator - 1956
Knopf Books
A mysterious mouse secretly taste tests at the Duvall Cheese Factory creating the best cheese in Paris.
A mysterious mouse secretly taste tests at the Duvall Cheese Factory creating the best cheese in Paris.
Don’t Throw It to Mo!
by David A. Adler.Illus. by Sam Ricks - 2015
Penguin
A small kid achieves football greatness because no one expects him to get the ball.
A small kid achieves football greatness because no one expects him to get the ball.
Dream Something Big
by Dianna Hutts Aston- 2011
Dial Books
This immigrant story inspires kids to follow & build their big dreams
This immigrant story inspires kids to follow & build their big dreams
The Egg Tree
by Katherine Milhous - 1950
Aladdin
Easter tale at grandma's house highlighting an artistic task to completion.
How Santa Got His Job
by Stephen Krensky, Illustrated by S. D. Schindler - 1998
Simon and Schuster
After meeting some elves Santa uses his loves & talents to create a perfect career.
After meeting some elves Santa uses his loves & talents to create a perfect career.
The Man Who Made Time Travel
by Kathryn Lasky - 2003
Farrar, Straus and Giroux
A hardworking clockmaker solves the proplem of measuring longitude to help navigate the oceans.
Read It At
Cornwell Clocks - 69 Spring St, Newton, NJ 07860 - (201) 300-1776
Mighty Jackie: The Strike Out Queen
by Marissa Moss - 2004
Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books
True story about a 17 year-old girl who struck out both Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig.
Mirette on the High Wire
by Emily Arnold McCully - 1992
Puffin Books
A student becomes a teacher to help a retired high wire walker overcome his fears and regain his confidence.
My First Baby Signs
by Linda Acredolo - 2002
HarperFestiva
This informational communication book is a sign language guide for babies.
My Friends
by Tarō Gomi - 1989
Chronicle Books
Different friends teach a girl how to do things, she learns that you can learn new things from all people.
Different friends teach a girl how to do things, she learns that you can learn new things from all people.
Nim and the War Effort
by Milly Lee, Illus. by Yangsook Choi - 1997
Farrar Straus & Giroux/Frances Foster
A girl keeps cultural traditions alive in her new home country during this newspaper drive story.
A girl keeps cultural traditions alive in her new home country during this newspaper drive story.
Ouch! A Tale from Grimm
by Natalie Babbitt, Illustrated by Fred Marcellino - 1998
HarperCollins/Michael di Capua.
A confident underdog fools a king, avoids the devil and marries a princess.
Rad American Women A-Z
by Katie Schatz and Illustrated by Miriam Klein Stahl - 2015
City Lights Publishers
26 feminists who changed the world.
Saint George and the Dragon
by Margaret Hodges - 1984
Little, Brown Books
A Knight slays a dragon that has been terrorizing the locals.
Sky Boys: How They Built the Empire State Building
by Deborah Hopkinson, Illus. by James E. Ransome - 2004
Random/Schwartz & Wade.
A real-life puzzle is constructed on 34th Street & 6th Avenue in NYC during the Great Depression.
Superhero ABC
by Bob McLeod - 2006
HarperCollins
A-Z superheros, the 26 includes a vomiting Volcano Man, and Upside Down Man who wears outside underwear.
A-Z superheros, the 26 includes a vomiting Volcano Man, and Upside Down Man who wears outside underwear.
The Things I Can Do
by Jeff Mack - 2013
Roaring Brook Press
A confident boy marks his accomplishments & feats by turning them into rhymes.
A confident boy marks his accomplishments & feats by turning them into rhymes.
Read It At
Penelopes Treasures - 166-168 Spring St, Newton, NJ 07860 - (973) 590-1555
Trombone Shorty
by Troy Andrews.Illus. by Bryan Collier - 2015
Harry N. Abrams
Coming from just outside the French Quarter in New Orleans was a man whose trombone was twice as long as he was.
Two Bullies
by Junko Morimoto - 1999
Knopf Books or Crown.
A strong man battle never happens after one hears the other thunderous footsteps from miles away.
Zen Shorts
by Jon Muth - 2005
Scholastic Press
A giant panda tells children stories about material goods, good and bad boundaries & holding in frustration.
A giant panda tells children stories about material goods, good and bad boundaries & holding in frustration.
Feeling
A Kiss Means I Love You
by Kathryn Allen - 2012
Albert Whitman & Company
Happy facial expressioned photographs of babies make their emotions understandable.
Happy facial expressioned photographs of babies make their emotions understandable.
Baby Faces
by Margaret Miller - 1998
Little Simon
Close up baby pictures help teach babies emotions and feelings.
Close up baby pictures help teach babies emotions and feelings.
Baby Happy, Baby Sad
by Leslie Patricelli - 2008
Candlewick Press
Teach your children how to release their emotions using bi polar situations.
Big Hugs, Little Hugs
by Felicia Bond - 2012
Philomel Books
Different types of creatures from all around the world hug.
Different types of creatures from all around the world hug.
Feelings
by Aliki - 1981
Good Apple
This book highlights the range of feelings and empathetically of others feelings.
This book highlights the range of feelings and empathetically of others feelings.
Guess How Much I Love You
by Sam McBratneyIllus. by Anita Jeram - 1988
Candlewick
An imaginative love competition from a daddy bunny to his hopping son.
An imaginative love competition from a daddy bunny to his hopping son.
The Handiest Things in the World
by Andrew Clements - 2010
Atheneum Books
A hands on look at things you can do with your hands.
A hands on look at things you can do with your hands.
Hug
by Jez Alborough - 2001
Candlewick Press
Bobo the monkey yearns for his moms hug, getting hugs from other animals just doesn't satisfy him.
Hugs and Kisses
by Christophe Loupy - 2001
NorthSouth
A puppy collects & compares kisses from all types of animals, but his moms are the best.
If You See a Kitten
by John Butler - 2002
Peachtree Publisher
A book that helps kids identify different animals they see before expressing their feelings.
Sidewalk Flowers
by JonArno Lawson.Illus. by Sydney Smith - 2015
Groundwood Books
A girls little acts of kindness giving out flowers, smiling & waving keeps this wordless story active.
Read It At
Redshaw's Flower Shop - 2 Conestoga Trail, Sparta Township, NJ 07871 (973) 729-5300
Inspirational
FArTHER
by Grahame Baker-Smith - 2011
Templar Books
The dream to fly gets passes on to the son when his dad doesn't return from battle.
Growing Up Pedro: How the Martinez Brothers Made It from the Dominican Republic All the Way to the Major Leagues
by Matt Tavares. (written & illustrated)- 2015
Candlewick
Pedro Martinez came from the Dominican Republic to play Baseball.
Pedro Martinez came from the Dominican Republic to play Baseball.
Read It At
El Primo Boutique & Sportswear - 229 Main St. - Suite 1, Hackettstown, NJ 07840 (908) 452-5290
The Magical Ms. Plum
by Bonny Becker, Illus. by Amy Portnoy - 2009
Knopf
A teachers magical supply closet uses animals to teach lessons to her students.
A teachers magical supply closet uses animals to teach lessons to her students.
Michael Rosen's Sad Book
by Michael Rosen - 2004
Candlewick Press
A book explaining that its normal to deal with the emotions of the loss and sadness of losing a loved one.
A book explaining that its normal to deal with the emotions of the loss and sadness of losing a loved one.
Miss Tutu's Star
by Leslea Newman - 2010
Harry N. Abrams
A rhyming going for your dreams tale showing that encouragement can empower kids.
A rhyming going for your dreams tale showing that encouragement can empower kids.
My Friends
by Tarō Gomi - 1989
Chronicle Books
Different friends teach a girl how to do things, she learns that you can learn new things from all people.
Different friends teach a girl how to do things, she learns that you can learn new things from all people.
Princess Me
by Karma Wilson - 2007
Margaret K. McElderry Books
A girls imagination turns her into a princess as she turns her bedroom into her kingdom.
Some Friends to Feed: The Story of Stone Soup
by Pete Seeger - 2005
G.P. Putnam's Sons
Pete's version has the kids adding veggy's & salt to the classic stones and bones soup.
River Star Diner - 14 NJ-57, Hackettstown, NJ 07840 (908) 979-0626 &
Sparta Classic Diner - 80 Woodport Rd, Sparta Township, NJ 07871 (973) 729-2425
Yay, You!: Moving Out, Moving Up, Moving On
by Sandra Boynton - 2001
Little Simon
Inspiration for new graduates facing change & reality.
Moderation
Duncan and Dolores
by Barbara Samuels - 1986
Aladdin Paperback
A kitty is overwhelmed by her new owners efforts to get its attention.
Gossie & Gertie
by Olivier Dunrea,
Houghton
Two duckling friends stay friends and keep their lives & what they enjoy seperate.
Two duckling friends stay friends and keep their lives & what they enjoy seperate.
Liang and the Magic Paintbrush
by Demi - 1980
Square Fish
Greed has consequences after a magician's magic paintbrush gets into a boys hands.
Mr. Putter & Tabby Feed the Fish
by Cynthia Ryland - 2001
HMH Books
An old mans kitty gets obsessed by his new goldfish, so the neighbor adopts the new fishys to calm the situation down.
An old mans kitty gets obsessed by his new goldfish, so the neighbor adopts the new fishys to calm the situation down.
The Quiet Book
by Deborah Underwood.Illus. by Renata Liwska -2010
Houghton Mifflin
Over 2 dozen variations of quiet that children are familiar with in their daily lifes.
Over 2 dozen variations of quiet that children are familiar with in their daily lifes.
Tight Times
by Barbara Shook Hazen - 1983
Puffin Books
Money problems makes getting a dog unrealistic, expecially when dad loses his job,a kitty is found and is named dog.
Money problems makes getting a dog unrealistic, expecially when dad loses his job,a kitty is found and is named dog.
Patience
A Three Hat Day
by Laura Geringer - 1985
HarperCollins
A hat loving man seaches for a woman to walk in the rain together wearing hats.
Angelina Ballerina
by Helen Craig, Katharine Holabird - 2008
Viking
A rebellious young girl mouse who loves to dance, learns how to express herself.
Babushka’s Doll
by Patricia Polacco - 1990
Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books
A doll comes to life in this folktale that teaches consideration & a non demanding attitude.
Bear Has a Story to Tell
by Philip C. Stead.Illus. by Erin E. Stead -2012
Roaring Brook/Neal Porter
The bear finds patience with his friends who are preparing for winter, all he wants to do is tell his story.
Bridge is Up!
by Babs Bell Hajdusiewicz - 2004
HarperCollins
People must show patience when confronted with waiting in a traffic jam at a bridge.
The Caterpillar and the Polliwog
by Jack Kent - 1982
Aladdin
A boasting caterpillar brags about changing into a butterfly, and the polliwog wants in.
Read It At
Mohawk House - 3 S Sparta Ave, Sparta Township, NJ 07871 (973) 729-6464
Dog and Bear: Two Friends, Three Stories
by Laura Vaccaro Seeger - 2007
Roaring Brook/Neal Porter.
3 Bear and Dog tales about friendship teaches patience & trust.
The Doorbell Rang
by Pat Hutchins - 1901
Greenwillow Books
Cookies help make friends, learn sharing & learn basic math skills.
Cookies help make friends, learn sharing & learn basic math skills.
Read It At
Harper's Bagel & Bake Shop - 265 Main St, Hackettstown, NJ 07840 (908) 852-8585
Frederick
by Leo Lionni - 1969
Dragonfly Books
A day dreaming field mouse hides a secret and saves the day with his soothing poetry.
A day dreaming field mouse hides a secret and saves the day with his soothing poetry.
Giving Tree
by Shel Silverstein - 1964
Harper & Row
The tree provides youthful playing, adult lumber and the stump to settle down on
Goodnight Already!
by Jory John - 2014
HarperCollins
A duck wants to stay up all night with his sleepy bear friend.
Green Eggs and Ham
by Dr. Seuss - 1960
Random House Books
This cumulative story about tasting and liking something that you had reservations about.
The Hickory Chair
by Lisa Rowe Fraustino, Illustrated by Benny Andrews - 2001
Arthur A. Levine/Scholastic.
A note about a blind boys inheritance is hidden in grandma's favorite chair until he is an old man.
Horton Hatches the Egg
by Dr. Seuss - 1940
Random House Books
Keeping promises and being faithful to them is stressed
Keeping promises and being faithful to them is stressed
I Broke My Trunk
written andIllustrated by Mo Willems - 2011
Disney-Hyperion
A long winded story develops between friends until it gets increasingly crazy.
If You Want to See a Whale
by Julie Fogliano - 2013
Roaring Brook Press
A boy finds new interests & develops patience along his long journey to see a whale.
Leo the Late Bloomer
by Robert Kraus - 1971
HarperCollins
Everyone blooms but at different stages of progression.
My Brother, Ant
by Betsy Byars, Illus. by Marc Simont - 1996
Viking/Penguin Young Readers
Tales of brothers dealing w monsters, 3 pigs & Santa in the summer
The Relatives Came
by Cynthia Rylant - 1985
Atheneum Book
Each summer the family reunion makes sharing a delight and enjoying a celebration.
Seven Blind Mice
by Ed Young - 1992
Puffin Books
Mice teach colors, days of week, numbers and how to be patient & look at the whole picture to see the truth.
Sleep Like a Tiger
by Mary Logue.Illus. by Pamela Zagarenski - 2012
HMH Books
Getting a non sleepy girl to bed takes a story about how animals sleep and a bit of reverse psychology.
Ugly Duckling
by Hans Christian Andersen, Illustrated by Jerry Pinkney - 1999
Morrow/HarperCollins
This survival story of an awkward bird who blooms into a beautiful graceful swan is a classic tale of self-acceptance.
The Ugly Duckling
by Hans Christian Andersen - 1843
HarperCollins
An ugly ducks survival story about how patience can bloom into beauty.
Read It At
Salon de Panache - 51 Trinity Street, Newton, NJ 07860 - (973) 940-8886
The Very Busy Spider
by Eric Carle - 1984
Philomel
A diligent spider catches a fly in her web, despite the animals distractions.
Waiting
by Kevin Henkes. (written & illustrated) - 2015
HarperCollins/Greenwillow.
5 friends sit on a window, they are stuffed animals who wait patiently for what each of them has wished for.
Weslandia
by Paul Fleischman - 1999
Candlewick Press
A summer vacation garden project provides food, clothing, shelter, and even recreation for the neighborhood.
Read It At
Anthony Francos Restaurant & Pizzeria - 8 Town Center Dr, Sparta Township, NJ 07871 (973) 729-6000
When Will I Read?
by Miriam Cohen - 1977
Greenwillow Books
A teacher tricks a boy who is impatient to read to realize he can read.
Preparedness
The Big Snow
by Berta & Elmer Hader - 1948
Simon & Schuster
Animals prepare for the winter months.
Animals prepare for the winter months.
Read It At
Friendly's - 13 Hampton House Rd, Newton, NJ 07860 - (973) 579-2927
Down the Road
by Alice Schertle, Illus. by E. B. Lewis - 1995
HMH Book Browndeer/Harcourt Brace
A girl yearns for responsibility & independence but can't stop the fun that causes trouble.
Grandma’s Gift
by Eric Velasquez. (written & illustrated) - 2010
Walker
A visit to the museum opens self-discovery for a Puerto Rican boy who wants to be an artist.
Henry Helps With Dinner
by Beth Bracken - 2012
Picture Window Books
A kid loves to be helpful, and helps prepare the food with his parents
The Little Red Hen
by Jerry Pinkney - 2006
Dial Books
Hungry animals on a farm expect bread after refusing to help grow, harvest, prepared or bake it.
Hungry animals on a farm expect bread after refusing to help grow, harvest, prepared or bake it.
Read It At
Bea McNally's Irish Pub & Eatery - 109 Grand Ave, Hackettstown, NJ 07840 (908) 813-1900
The Little Red Hen Makes a Pizza
by Philemon Sturges - 1999
Puffin Books
A hen's friends who don't help her prepare, saves her pizza in the end.
Snow Rabbit, Spring Rabbit: A Book of Changing Seasons
by Il Sung Na - 2010
Knopf Books
The winter season makes animals migrate, hibernate and adapt to the changes to survive.
The winter season makes animals migrate, hibernate and adapt to the changes to survive.
Someday
by Alison McGhee - 2015
Little Simon
A parent looks ahead to the full circle of life in her child
A parent looks ahead to the full circle of life in her child
The Very Quiet Cricket
by Eric Carle - 1990
Philomel Books
A newborn cricket is just waiting to grow up to chirp, communicate & socialize with others insects and creatures.
A newborn cricket is just waiting to grow up to chirp, communicate & socialize with others insects and creatures.
Yay, You!: Moving Out, Moving Up, Moving On
by Sandra Boynton - 2001
Little Simon
Inspiration for new graduates facing change & reality.
Inspiration for new graduates facing change & reality.
Purposeful
April and Esme, Tooth Fairies
by Bob Graham. (written & Illustrated) - 2010
Candlewick
This fantasy about a tooth fairy family highlights the first mission of a young fairy.
Doña Flor: A Tall Tale about a Giant Woman with a Great Big Heart
by Pat Mora, Illus. by Raúl Colón - 2005
Knopf Book / Random
A big hearted lady giant protects a village of people she loves.
Henry and Mudge and the Great Grandpas
by Cynthia Rylant, Illus. by Suçie Stevenson - 2005
Simon Spotlight
While visiting the grandparents the duo discovers a clear pond and enjoy the waters with their elders.
The Little Engine That Could
by Watty Piper - 1930
Penguin
I think I can optimism and hard work gets you over obsticles
I think I can optimism and hard work gets you over obsticles
Tía Isa Wants a Car
by Meg Medina, Illus. by Claudio Muñoz - 2011
Candlewick Press
A bilingual tale of affording a beach trip and the longing and saving up to bring relatives to America.
A bilingual tale of affording a beach trip and the longing and saving up to bring relatives to America.
Read It At
La Mexicanita - 179 Spring St, Newton, NJ 07860 - (973) 383-6075
Tip, Tip, Dig, Dig
by Emma Garcia - 2007
Boxer Books
Construction trucks and different machinery create and buid a playground from a big mess.
Weslandia
by Paul Fleischman - 1999
Candlewick Press
A summer vacation garden project provides food, clothing, shelter, and even recreation for the neighborhood.
Read It At
Anthony Francos Restaurant & Pizzeria - 8 Town Center Dr, Sparta Township, NJ 07871 (973) 729-6000
Refined
How do Dinosaurs Eat Their Food?
by Jane Yolen - 2005
HarperCollins
Good table manners are illustrated using dinos as metaphors of kids.
Princess Me
by Karma Wilson - 2007
Margaret K. McElderry Books
A girls imagination turns her into a princess as she turns her bedroom into her kingdom.
Tasty Baby Belly Buttons
by Judy Sierra, Illustrated by Meilo So - 1999
Alfred A. Knopf/Random House
This Japanese folktale has the melon princess (born inside a melon) showing no fear to giant ogres.
Stamina
Arrowhawk
by Lola M. Schaefer - 2004
Henry Holt and Co
An endangered hawk finds freedom after a long journey of peril after being hit by a hunters arrow.
An endangered hawk finds freedom after a long journey of peril after being hit by a hunters arrow.
Eat Like a Bear
by April Pulley Sayre, Illus. by Steve Jenkins - 2013
Henry Holt
A hibernating brown bear wakes and eats, find out how he gathers foods.
Hot Day on Abbott Avenue
by Karen English, Illus. by Javaka Steptoe - 2004
Clarion
Fighting friends forgive each other after problem solving and go back to sharing fun.
Read It At
Rita's Italian Ice - 25 Centre St, Sparta Theater Center, Sparta, New Jersey (973) 726-7482
Hush, Little Baby: A Folk Song with Pictures
Illustrated by Marla Frazee - 2003
Harcourt Brace/Browndeer Press.
This lullaby has exhausted family members searching for a perfect object to quiet the crying baby.
Leap Back Home to Me
by Lauren Thompson - 2011
Margaret K. McElderry Books
A moms unconditional love help her baby frog take bigger & bigger leaps in life.
Little Rat Makes Music
by Monika Bang-Campbell, Illus. by Molly Bang - 2007
Harcourt Children's Books
Hard work and lots of boring practice will let a rat make beautiful music from his violin.
Read It At
Decades of Memories - 221 Spring Street, Newton, NJ 07860 - (973) 383-4578
The Little Red Hen Big Book
by Jerry Pinkney - 2006
Dial Books
Hungry animals on a farm expect bread after refusing to help grow, harvest, prepared or bake it.
Hungry animals on a farm expect bread after refusing to help grow, harvest, prepared or bake it.
Luke on the Loose
by Harry Bliss, (written & illustrated) - 2009
Toon Books
A boy loses his dad in Central Park and chases pigeons all over NYC.
Mammoths on the Move
by Lisa Wheeler, Illus. by Kurt Cyrus - 2006
Harcourt / HMH Books
Woolly mammoths migrated south for the winter where food was easier to gain access to.
Monkey Ono
by C. Phillipps - 2013
Viking Books
Refusing to be left out of a beach day trip, an optimistic toy monkey creates various plans.
New York's Bravest
by Pope Mary Osborne - 2002
Knopf Books
A bio of fireman Mose Humphreys in the early days of NYC.
Olivia Saves the Circus
by Ian Falconer - 1994
An Anne Schwartz Book/Atheneum Books
With all the circus performers sick, Olivia takes over all their roles.
Red Truck
by Kersten Hamilton - 2008
Viking Books
A red truck comes to the rescue by pulling a bus through the ice and snow and up and over a hill.
A red truck comes to the rescue by pulling a bus through the ice and snow and up and over a hill.
Read It At
Murch Auto Body - 241 Spring St, Newton, NJ 07860 - (973) 383-9796
Song and Dance Man
by Karen Ackerman - 1988
Knopf Books for Young Readers
Grandpa was a Vaudeville performer who puts on his old Variety show for his grandchildren.
Stuck
by Oliver Jeffers - 2011
Philomel Book
This problem and solution book, shows a boy throwing items into a tree to wedge out his stuck kite.
This problem and solution book, shows a boy throwing items into a tree to wedge out his stuck kite.
Ten Apples Up on Top!
by Theo LeSieg (a pseudonym for Dr. Seuss) - 2003
HarperCollins
A competition between 3 animal rollerskating friends about who can balance the most apples on their heads.
A competition between 3 animal rollerskating friends about who can balance the most apples on their heads.
Waking Beauty
by Leah Wilcox - 2008
Putnam Juvenile
A fairy tale spoof has a germ obsessed prince trying silly things to wake the snoring princess before the kiss of life.
A fairy tale spoof has a germ obsessed prince trying silly things to wake the snoring princess before the kiss of life.
Tenacious
Arrowhawk
by Lola M. Schaefer - 2004
Henry Holt and Co
An endangered hawk finds freedom after a long journey of peril after being hit by a hunters arrow.
Digger Dog
by William Bee - 2013
Nosy Crow
A dog sniffs out the biggest bone in the world.
Dream Something Big
by Dianna Hutts Aston- 2011
Dial Books
This immigrant story inspires kids to follow their big dreams
Hide and Seek Harry Around the House
by Kenny Harrison - 2014
Candlewick Press
A large hippo tries to hide around a house.
I Could Do That: Esther Morris Gets Women the Vote
by Linda White - 2005
Farrar, Straus and Giroux
In 1869, one womans attitude helped all women eventually vote.
Luke on the Loose
by Harry Bliss, (written & illustrated) - 2009
Toon Books
A boy loses his dad in Central Park and chases pigeons all over NYC.
A boy loses his dad in Central Park and chases pigeons all over NYC.
Madlenka’s Dog
by Peter Sis - 2002
Farrar, Straus and Giroux
After her parents deny her a dog, she walks an imaginary dog around town.
Monkey Ono
by C. Phillipps - 2013
Viking Books
Refusing to be left out of a beach day trip, an optimistic toy monkey creates various plans.
Muncha! Muncha! Muncha!
by Candace Fleming, Illus. by G. Brian Karas - 2002
Simon & Schuster/ Atheneum Books
A farmer must take extra garden security measures to overcome hungry mischievous rabbits.
A farmer must take extra garden security measures to overcome hungry mischievous rabbits.
Odd Boy Out: Young Albert Einstein
by Don Brown - 2004
HMH Books
A fat baby with a huge head, filled it with puzzles and problems until it became the top brain of the twentieth century.
On a Beam of Light: A Story of Albert Einstein
by Jennifer Berne, Illus. by Vladimir Radunsky - 2013
Chronicle Book
A curious boy studies light, sound, and numbers to find answers to unanswerable questions.
A curious boy studies light, sound, and numbers to find answers to unanswerable questions.
Otto Goes to the Beach
by Todd Parr - 2003
Little, Brown Young Readers
A dog goes to the beach to try to meet a new friend.
A dog goes to the beach to try to meet a new friend.
The Pigeon Finds a Hot Dog!
by Mo Willems - 2004
Hyperion Books
A pigeon is ready to eat a found hot dog, when a duckling with too many questions ruins the moment.
Prudence Wants a Pet
by Cathleen Daly, Illus. by Stephen Michael King - 2011
Roaring Brook Press
A determined girl wants a pet so she uses her imagination to create some until her parents give in.
The Story of Rosy Dock
by Jeannie Baker - 1994
Greenwillow
Non-native foreign plants alter life & the environment in the Australian outback.
Uncommon Traveler: Mary Kingsley in Africa
by Don Brown -2000
Houghton Mifflin
After taking care of her parents a woman wins back her life and travels to West Africa.
Way Up and Over Everything
by Alice McGill - 2007
HMH Books
When slaves mysteriously escape to the north, southerners imagine they had magical powers & flew to freedom.
What! Cried Granny: An Almost Bedtime Story
by Kate Lum, Illustrated by Adrian Johnson - 1998
Dial
A boy stays with his grandmother but can't sleep until she makes him a bed, pillow, blanket & teddy bear.
Wow! Said the Owl
by Tim Hopgood - 2009
Farrar, Straus and Giroux
A symphony of colors is discovered by an owl who stays awake to see the world during the daylight hours.
Willpower
Arrowhawk
by Lola M. Schaefer - 2004
Henry Holt and Co
An endangered hawk finds freedom after a long journey of peril after being hit by a hunters arrow.
The Cow Who Climbed a Tree
by Gemma Merino - 2015
Albert Whitman & Company
A cow not only dreams but does something about it, showing others that anything is possible.
Cromwell Dixon's Sky Cycle
by John Abbott Nez - 2009
Putnam
A fourteen year old flys from 1907-1910 in homemade bicycle and motor flying airships.
Read It At
Marty's Reliable Cycle of Hackettstown - 251 Main St, Hackettstown, NJ 07840 (908) 852-1650
Drum Dream Girl: How One Girl’s Courage Changed Music
by Margarita Engle - 2015
HMH Books for Young Readers
A young girl’s dreams come true thanks to her determination
Emmanuel’s Dream: The True Story of Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah
by Laurie Ann Thompson.Illus. by Sean Qualls - 2015
Random/Schwartz & Wade
One person (with 1 leg) changes the worlds view on disabilities when he bikes across Ghana.
The Itsy Bitsy Spider
by Iza Trapani - 1993
Charlesbridge
Before building his home, he climbs the spout, a chair, a mouse & a fan.
Leap Back Home to Me
by Lauren Thompson - 2011
Margaret K. McElderry Books
A moms unconditional love help her baby frog take bigger & bigger leaps in life.
Little Rat Makes Music
by Monika Bang-Campbell, Illus. by Molly Bang - 2007
Harcourt Children's Books
Hard work and lots of boring practice will let a rat make beautiful music from his violin.
Read It At
Decades of Memories - 221 Spring Street, Newton, NJ 07860 - (973) 383-4578
Mei Li
by Thomas Handforth - 1938
Doubleday Books
A determined curious girl shows her bravery by sneaking into China's walled city for New Years.
Mommy, Mama and Me
by Lesléa Newman.Illus. by Carol Thompson - 2009
Tricycle
Explore the family units of same-sex parents and how they love and care for their kids.
Monkey Ono
by C. Phillipps - 2013
Viking Books
Refusing to be left out of a beach day trip, an optimistic toy monkey creates various plans.
The Moon Over Star
by Dianna Hutts Aston, Jerry Pinkney 2008
Dial Books
This Apollo 11 tribute shows a girl that dreams can come true.
This Apollo 11 tribute shows a girl that dreams can come true.
Mr. Putter & Tabby Feed the Fish
by Cynthia Ryland - 2001
HMH Books
An old mans kitty gets obsessed by his new goldfish, so the neighbor adopts the new fishys to calm the situation down.
An old mans kitty gets obsessed by his new goldfish, so the neighbor adopts the new fishys to calm the situation down.
My Rows and Piles of Coins
by Tololwa M. Mollel, Illustrated by E. B. Lewis - 1999
Clarion
A determined Tanzanian boy saves his coins to afford a bicycle to help his mom bring things to and from the market.
Read It At
SB One Bank - 15 Trinity St, Newton, NJ 07860 - (973) 383-2211 &
Lakeland Bank - 7 Town Center Dr, Sparta Township, NJ 07871 - (973) 729-4400
Naptime
by Iris De Moüy. (written & illustrated). Tr. by Shelley Tanaka - 2014
Groundwood/House of Anansi.
A girl convinces some grumpy animals that they need to take a nap and she shows them how to do it.
New Socks
by Bob Shea - 2007
Little, Brown Books
A new pair of socks give a chick confidence to go down the big kids slide & talk to the President.
A new pair of socks give a chick confidence to go down the big kids slide & talk to the President.
Read It At
Robin Lennon Uncommon Artwear - 205 Spring St, Newton, NJ 07860 - (646) 645-1003
Odd Boy Out: Young Albert Einstein
by Don Brown - 2004
HMH Books
A fat baby with a huge head, filled it with puzzles and problems until it became the top brain of the twentieth century.
On a Beam of Light: A Story of Albert Einstein
by Jennifer Berne, Illus. by Vladimir Radunsky - 2013
Chronicle Book
A curious boy studies light, sound, and numbers to find answers to unanswerable questions.
A curious boy studies light, sound, and numbers to find answers to unanswerable questions.
Otto Grows Down
by Michael Sussman - 2009
Sterling
The fuss over a new baby sister makes her older brother wish her away, he starts getting younger & grows down.
Read It At
Onore Clothing - 21 White Deer Plaza, Sparta Township, NJ 07871 (973) 726-3322
Peanut Butter & Cupcake
by Terry Border - 2014
Philomel Books
Peanut Butter tries to play soccer but the other foods aren't willing, until he meets Jelly & the fun begins.
Peanut Butter tries to play soccer but the other foods aren't willing, until he meets Jelly & the fun begins.
Rattletrap Car
by Phyllis Root - 2001
Candlewick Press
A redheaded family keeps MacGyvering solutions as they head to a lake in their old car.
A redheaded family keeps MacGyvering solutions as they head to a lake in their old car.
Read It At
Murch Auto Body - 241 Spring St, Newton, NJ 07860 - (973) 383-9796
The Tortoise & the Hare
by Jerry Pinkney, (written & illustrated) - 2013
Little, Brown Books
This fable of perseverance and humility proves that slow and steady can win.
Worth
The 20th Century Children's Book Treasury: Celebrated Picture Books and Stories to Read Aloud
by Janet Schulman - 1998
Random House Children's Books
A guide to the best picture books
Angelina Ballerina
by Helen Craig, Katharine Holabird - 2008
Viking
A rebellious young girl mouse who loves to dance, learns how to express herself.
A rebellious young girl mouse who loves to dance, learns how to express herself.
Dream Something Big
by Dianna Hutts Aston- 2011
Dial Books
This immigrant story inspires kids to follow & build their big dreams
This immigrant story inspires kids to follow & build their big dreams
Growing Up Pedro: How the Martinez Brothers Made It from the Dominican Republic All the Way to the Major Leagues
by Matt Tavares. (written & illustrated)- 2015
Candlewick
Pedro Martinez came from the Dominican Republic to play Baseball.
Pedro Martinez came from the Dominican Republic to play Baseball.
Read It At
El Primo Boutique & Sportswear - 229 Main St. - Suite 1, Hackettstown, NJ 07840 (908) 452-5290
Mighty Jackie: The Strike Out Queen
by Marissa Moss - 2004
Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books
True story about a 17 year-old girl who struck out both Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig.
Nikolai, the Only Bear
by Barbara Joosse - 2005
Philomel
This adoption fable shows that an out of place or misunderstood kid can feel like an unwanted bear.
The Rabbit's Escape
by Suzanne Crowder Han, Illus. by Yumi Heo - 1995
Henry Holt & Company
A bilingual folktale of a loyal turtle who tricks a smarter rabbit to help the Emperor of the Sea.
Read It At
Maxwell and Molly's Closet - 218 Spring Street Newton, NJ 07860 - (973) 300-0101
Uncommon Traveler: Mary Kingsley in Africa
by Don Brown -2000
Houghton Mifflin
After taking care of her parents a woman wins back her life and travels to West Africa.
After taking care of her parents a woman wins back her life and travels to West Africa.
The Wall
by Eve Bunting - 1990
HMH Book
A father & son see sadness as they search the Vietnam Memorial in Washington, D.C. for grandpa's name.
A father & son see sadness as they search the Vietnam Memorial in Washington, D.C. for grandpa's name.
TRAITS
Attitude
Bad Kitty Meets the Baby
by Nick Bruel, (written & Illustrated) - 2011.
Roaring Brook
A bad kitty treats a new baby badly at first until learning a lesson.
Big Rabbit’s Bad Mood
by Ramona Badescu, Illustrated by Delphine Durand - 2007
Chronicle Books
A grumpy bunny tries to get out the mood monster inside him.
Cork & Fuzz: Short and Tall
by Dori Chaconas, Illus. by Lisa McCue - 2006
Viking
Rules shake up a muskrat & a possum, but they don't let change hurt their friendship.
(Read Cork & Fuzz: Short and Tall & other Will picture books in Denville) - Read It At
La Famiglia - 240 Spring St, Newton, NJ 07860 - (973) 300-0097
Rules shake up a muskrat & a possum, but they don't let change hurt their friendship.
Egg Drop
by Mini Grey - 2002
Red Fox Books
An impatient egg yearns to fly in vain.
The Funny Little Woman
by Arlene Mosel - 1972
Puffin Books
A Japanese folktale about a woman who has no fear beacause she loves to laugh.
A Japanese folktale about a woman who has no fear beacause she loves to laugh.
Green Eggs and Ham
by Dr. Seuss - 1960
Random House Books
This cumulative story about tasting and liking something that you had reservations about.
Junie B. Jones is a Party Animal
by Barbara Park - 1997
Random House Books
A girl breaks stuff during a sleepover and gets yelled at by meanies.
A girl breaks stuff during a sleepover and gets yelled at by meanies.
Mr. Pusskins: A Love Story
by Sam Lloyd - 2006
Atheneum
A grumpy cat tries to live independently of his owners affection but the alley doesn't feel like home.
A grumpy cat tries to live independently of his owners affection but the alley doesn't feel like home.
Mr. Tiger Goes Wild
by Peter Brown, (written & illustrated) - 2013
Hachette Little, Brown & Co
A tiger in a stovepipe hat gets tired of living proper gets naked and runs around free.
My Dog’s a Chicken
by Susan McElroy Montanari - 2016
Schwartz & Wade
A chicken starts to take on the traits of a dog like guarding, shepherding, searching and rescuing.
Scaredy Squirrel Goes Camping
by Mélanie Watt - 2013
Kids Can Press
A frightened squirel goes camping and searches for a place to plug in his extension cord for his TV.
Should I Share My Ice Cream?
by Mo Willems, (written & illustrated) - 2011
Hyperion Books for Children.
Friendship shows over the thought of sharing some ice cream, but too much thinking makes the ice cream melt.
Tales for Very Picky Eaters
by Josh Schneider - 2011
Clarion Books
A dads lies, tricks, and uses humor to convince his picky eater son to try some new foods.
A dads lies, tricks, and uses humor to convince his picky eater son to try some new foods.
Read It At
Frank's Trattoria - 80 Main St, Hackettstown, NJ 07840 (908) 852-2405 & Applebee's Grill + Bar - 6 N Park Dr, Newton, NJ 07860 - (973) 940-3003
Those Darn Squirrels!
by Adam Rubin - 2008
Clarion Books
A grumpy old man loves to feed the birds but squirrels take over, and even wear bird costumes.
A grumpy old man loves to feed the birds but squirrels take over, and even wear bird costumes.
Time to Say Bye-Bye
by Maryann Cocca-Leffler - 2012
Viking
Show the not so horrible part of goodbyes, using the joy of the next activity.
The Tortoise & the Hare
by Jerry Pinkney, (written & illustrated) - 2013
Little, Brown Books
This fable of perseverance and humility proves that slow and steady can win.
When Sophie Gets Angry -- Really, Really Angry
by Molly Bang - 1999
Scholastic/Blue Sky Press
Sharing her toys with her little sister makes a girl really angry and runs away.
When You Are Happy
by Eileen Spinelli - 2006
Simon & Schuster
Family love overrides the ups and downs of moods, feelings and circumstances.
You Are (Not) Small
by Anna Kang.Illus. by Christopher Weyant - 2014
Two Lions
Introduce young children to different size comparisons, diversity, being different & looking at size by perspective.
Z Is for Moose
by Kelly Bingham.Illus. by Paul O. Zelinsky - 2012
Greenwillow
A zebra attempts to keep an ABC book perfectly in order, but an erate moose makes it hard to get to Z.
A zebra attempts to keep an ABC book perfectly in order, but an erate moose makes it hard to get to Z.
Earnest
Apples to Oregon: Being the (Slightly) True Narrative of How a Brave Pioneer Father Brought Apples, Peaches, Pears, Plums, Grapes, and Cherries (and Children) Across the Plains.
by Deborah Hopkinson, Illus. by Nancy Carpenter - 2004
Aladdin
A tall tale about a father ignoring his daughter until his goal of bringing fruit trees west has been accomplished.
The Cow Who Climbed a Tree
by Gemma Merino - 2015
Albert Whitman & Company
A cow not only dreams but does something about it, showing others that anything is possible.
Drum Dream Girl: How One Girl’s Courage Changed Music
by Margarita Engle - 2015
HMH Books for Young Readers
A young girl’s dreams come true thanks to her determination
Early Bird
by Toni Yuly. (written & illustrated) - 2014
Feiwel and Friends/Macmillan.
A folktale about a bird who gets up early to have breakfast with the early worm.
I Miss You Every Day
by Simms Taback - 2007
Viking Books
A girl misses someone so she mails herself to them.
A girl misses someone so she mails herself to them.
Read It At
Sparta Post Office - 2 Main St #1, Sparta Township, NJ 07871 (800) 275-8777 &
The UPS Store - 270 S Sparta Ave #104, Sparta, NJ 07871 (973) 729-9800
Library Mouse
by Daniel Kirk - 2007
Harry N. Abrams
A mouse writes and prints his own books, wait till his fans meet the author.
A mouse writes and prints his own books, wait till his fans meet the author.
More Than Anything Else
by Marie Bradby, Illus. by Chris K. Soentpiet - 1995
Orchard
Booker T. Washington fictionalized bio., where a 9 year old African American yearns and learns to read.
Booker T. Washington fictionalized bio., where a 9 year old African American yearns and learns to read.
Radio Rescue
by Lynne Barasch - 2000
Farrar Straus Giroux/ Frances Foster.
A true story about a young Ham radio operator who uses Morse code to save hurricane survivors in Florida.
Read It At
Electronics Service Unlimited - 200 Spring St, Newton, NJ 07860 - (973) 579-6967 &
AT & T - 9 Hampton House Dr #16, Newton, NJ 07860 - (973) 300-1121
Sidewalk Flowers
by JonArno Lawson.Illus. by Sydney Smith - 2015
Groundwood Books
A girls little acts of kindness giving out flowers, smiling & waving keeps this wordless story active.
Read It At
Redshaw's Flower Shop - 2 Conestoga Trail, Sparta Township, NJ 07871 (973) 729-5300
Silly Little Goose!
by Nancy Tafuri - 2001
Scholastic Press
Follow a hat blowing in the wind, because in the end thats where the goose will build its nest.
Song of the Swallows
by Leo Politi - 1949
Atheneum Books
A boy from Capistrano builds a garden that attracts the swallows on the vernal equinox of Saint Joseph's Day.
Special Delivery
by Philip C. Stead.Illus. by Matthew Cordell - 2015
Roaring Brook/Neal Porter
Some bandit monkeys, an ice cream truck and a postal worker helps a girl deliver an elephant companion to her aunt.
Some bandit monkeys, an ice cream truck and a postal worker helps a girl deliver an elephant companion to her aunt.
Empowered
Ballerina Dreams: A True Story
by Lauren Thompson, Illus. by James Estrin - 2007
Feiwel & Friends
Dreams come true for girls with physical disabilities.
Cork & Fuzz: The Swimming Lesson
by Dori Chaconas, Illus. by Lisa McCue - 2011
Penguin
A muskrat & possum show that helping each other can discover different strengths.
Daisy Comes Home
by Jan Brett - 2002
G.P. Putnam's Sons Books
Daisy the hen, faces & overcomes her troubles during an unexpected journey.
Down the Road
by Alice Schertle, Illus. by E. B. Lewis - 1995
HMH Book Browndeer/Harcourt Brace
A girl yearns for responsibility & independence but can't stop the fun that causes trouble.
Exclamation Mark
by Amy Krouse Rosenthal, Illus. by Tom Lichtenheld - 2013
Scholastic Press
An emphatic exclamation point finds excitement from different from boring old periods.
Girl Wonder: A Baseball Story in Nine Innings
by Deborah Hopkinson - 2003
Aladdin
A girl finds empowerment playing ball, this story will inspire kids to take on the world.
A girl finds empowerment playing ball, this story will inspire kids to take on the world.
Read It At
SportsCare Physical Therapy - 8 Town Center Dr Ste 1, Sparta Township, NJ 07871 (973) 726-3800
Hands Can
by Cheryl Hudson - 2003
Candlewick Press
Discover the things your hands can accomplish to help you explore this world.
Henry Helps With Dinner
by Beth Bracken - 2012
Picture Window Books
A kid loves to be helpful, and helps prepare the food with his parents.
I Lost My Bear
by Jules Feiffer - 1998
HarperCollins Publishers
A girl becomes a detective to find her favorite missing toy.
A girl becomes a detective to find her favorite missing toy.
If You Give a Moose a Muffin
by Laura Numeroff And Felicia Bond - 1991
HarperCollins
A boy feeds and entertains a Moose, who keeps wanting more.
If You Give a Mouse a Cookie
by Laura Joffe Numerous - 1997
HarperCollins
Giving a mouse a cookie turns into a greedy mess
Giving a mouse a cookie turns into a greedy mess
Read It At
Between The Bread - 188 Spring St, Newton, NJ 07860 - (973) 940-0219
Ladybug Girl Dresses Up!
by David Soman - 2010
Grosset & Dunlap
A girl explores traits and identity by dressing up in costumes.
Read It At
Kid's Junction - 101 Grand Ave, Hackettstown, NJ 07840 (908) 852-8999
Liang and the Magic Paintbrush
by Demi - 1980
Square Fish
Greed has consequences after a magician's magic paintbrush gets into a boys hands.
Lola at the Library
by Anna McQuinn - 2006
Charlesbridge
A girls weekly learning trip to the library with her mom.
Maisy's Pool
by Lucy Cousins - 1999
Candlewick Press
A mouse and her animal friends set up a pool to cool down in the summer.
A mouse and her animal friends set up a pool to cool down in the summer.
Mighty Jackie: The Strike Out Queen
by Marissa Moss - 2004
Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books
True story about a 17 year-old girl who struck out both Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig.
Miss Tutu's Star
by Leslea Newman - 2010
Harry N. Abrams
A rhyming going for your dreams tale showing that encouragement can empower kids.
More Than Anything Else
by Marie Bradby, Illus. by Chris K. Soentpiet - 1995
Orchard
Booker T. Washington fictionalized bio., where a 9 year old African American yearns and learns to read.
Mouse & Lion
by Rand Burkert, Illus. by Nancy Ekholm Burkert - 2011
Scholastic/Michael di Capua Books
Aesops fable where a mouse helps a lion after convincing the lion not to eat him.
My Friends
by Tarō Gomi - 1989
Chronicle Books
Different friends teach a girl how to do things, she learns that you can learn new things from all people.
New Socks
by Bob Shea - 2007
Little, Brown Books
A new pair of socks give a chick confidence to go down the big kids slide & talk to the President.
A new pair of socks give a chick confidence to go down the big kids slide & talk to the President.
Read It At
Robin Lennon Uncommon Artwear - 205 Spring St, Newton, NJ 07860 - (646) 645-1003
No Yeti Yet
by Mary Ann Fraser - 2015
Peter Pauper Press
A Yeti hunt by brothers discovers a Yeti tracking them, it ends with all of them sharing hot chocolate together.
Cloveberry - 21 Main St, Sparta, NJ 07871 (973) 512-3074 &
Bon Appetit Café - 207 Spring St, Newton, NJ 07860 - (862) 354-7686
Once Upon a Potty - Boys
by Alona Frankel - 1980
Firefly Books
Learning to use her new potty leads to empowerment.
Once Upon a Potty - Girls
by Alona Frankel - 1980
Firefly Books
Learning to use her new potty leads to empowerment.
One Potato, Two Potato
by Cynthia Defelice - 2006
Farrar, Straus and Giroux
A magic pot doubles anything that goes in, potatoes, coins & even lonely people who thrive company.
A magic pot doubles anything that goes in, potatoes, coins & even lonely people who thrive company.
Read It At
PNC Bank - 19 Mohawk Ave, Sparta, NJ 07871 (973) 729-2231
Shy Charles
by Rosemary Wells - 1988
Puffin Books
A shy extroverted mouse jumps out of his shell to help the babysitter who fell down his steps.
Sidewalk Flowers
by JonArno Lawson.Illus. by Sydney Smith - 2015
Groundwood Books
A girls little acts of kindness giving out flowers, smiling & waving keeps this wordless story active.
Read It At
Redshaw's Flower Shop - 2 Conestoga Trail, Sparta Township, NJ 07871 (973) 729-5300
Simon's Book
by Henrik Drescher - 1983
MacAdam/Cage Publishing
Art supplies take over a story of a boy that is threatened by a monster who is redrawn to be friendly.
Read It At
Photographs Cameras & Video - 43 Theater Sparta Center, Sparta NJ 07871 (973) 729 5929
The Story of Fish & Snail
by Deborah Freedman - 2013
Viking Books
An extroverted Fish jumps into other books and tells an introverted Snail his adventures.
An extroverted Fish jumps into other books and tells an introverted Snail his adventures.
Supertruck
by Stephen Savage. (written & illustrated) - 2014
Roaring Brook/Neal Porter.
A garbage truck changes into its alter ego, a snow plow to save the city from a blizzard.
The Three Ninja Pigs
by Coery Rosen Schwartz - 2012
G.P. Putnam's
The pigs train in aikido, jujitsu & karate to be certified weapons in preparation for the big bad wolf.
Tiny Little Fly
by MichaelRosen - 2010
Candlewick Press
A tiny fly enjoys annoying the biggest animals he can find and escapes to buzz another day.
Traction Man is Here!
by Mini Grey - 2005
Knopf Books
A ittle boy's imagination turns his toy into a superhero who makes chores a breeze.
Tuck Me In!
by Dean Hacohen.Illus. by Sherry Scharschmidt - 2010
Candlewick Press
A half page flap is used as a blanket to cover the sleepy animals on each page.
We Are in a Book!
by Mo Willems, (written & illustrated) - 2010
Hyperion
When two friends realize they are in a book they try to get the readers to say the word Banana.
Who Done It?
by Olivier Tallec. (written & illustrated) - 2014
Chronicle
Observe expressions and positions to determine clues to mysteries about the guilty party in different situations.
The Widow's Broom
by Chris Van Allsburg - 1992
HMH Books
The friendship between a widow and a magic broom gets interrupted by villagers who want to burn the broom.
Wild About Books
by Judy Sierra, Illus. by Marc Brown - 2004
Knopf Books
A librarian with a bookmobile goes to the zoo and hooks up the animals to related reading.
A librarian with a bookmobile goes to the zoo and hooks up the animals to related reading.
Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge
by Mem Fox - 1995
Kane/Miller
This book connects kids to elderly people and nursing homes as a boy helps a woman with memory loss.
Persistent
Hare and the Tortoise
by Helen Ward - 1999
Millbrook
The turtle brain beats the pompous might of the rabbit, in front of a great variety of animals.
The Most Magnificent Thing
by Ashley Spires. (written & illustrated) - 2014
Kids Can Press
A girl creating a mysterious gadget becomes frustrated until she discovers persistence by never really giving up.
Read It At
Feels Like Home - 185 Spring St, Newton, NJ 07860 - (973) 383-9100
Willa and the Wind
by Janice Del Negro, Illus. by Heather Solomon - 2005
Cavendish Square Publishing
A persistent and couragous girl gets magical items from the wind after her cornmeal is blown away.
Resolute
Akiak
by Robert J. Blake - 1997
Puffin Books
An injured dog shows perseverance by refusing to quit the annual Alaskan dogsledding race.
An injured dog shows perseverance by refusing to quit the annual Alaskan dogsledding race.
America's Champion Swimmer: Gertrude Ederle
by David A. Adler, Illustrated by Terry Widener - 2000
Harcourt/Gulliver
A world record is set by a woman swimming across the English Channel in 14 hours.
Cromwell Dixon's Sky Cycle
by John Abbott Nez - 2009
Putnam
A fourteen year old flys from 1907-1910 in homemade bicycle and motor flying airships.
Read It At
Marty's Reliable Cycle of Hackettstown - 251 Main St, Hackettstown, NJ 07840 (908) 852-1650
Early Bird
by Toni Yuly. (written & illustrated) - 2014
Feiwel and Friends/Macmillan.
A folktale about a bird who gets up early to have breakfast with the early worm.
Emmanuel’s Dream: The True Story of Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah
by Laurie Ann Thompson.Illus. by Sean Qualls - 2015
Random/Schwartz & Wade
One person (with 1 leg) changes the worlds view on disabilities when he bikes across Ghana.
Gilbert Goldfish Wants a Pet
by Kelly DiPucchio - 2010
Dial Books
A goldfish desires a pet and finally ends up with a whiskered pet with a long tail.
Hare and the Tortoise
by Helen Ward - 1999
Millbrook
The turtle brain beats the pompous might of the rabbit, in front of a great variety of animals.
The I Love You Book
by Todd Parr - 2009
Little, Brown Books
Explaining unconditional love help kids & parents bounce back after confrontations.
Little Rat Makes Music
by Monika Bang-Campbell, Illus. by Molly Bang - 2007
Harcourt Children's Books
Hard work and lots of boring practice will let a rat make beautiful music from his violin.
Read It At
Decades of Memories - 221 Spring Street, Newton, NJ 07860 - (973) 383-4578
Muncha! Muncha! Muncha!
by Candace Fleming, Illus. by G. Brian Karas - 2002
Simon & Schuster/ Atheneum Books
A farmer must take extra garden security measures to overcome hungry mischievous rabbits.
My Rows and Piles of Coins
by Tololwa M. Mollel, Illustrated by E. B. Lewis - 1999
Clarion
A determined Tanzanian boy saves his coins to afford a bicycle to help his mom bring things to and from the market.
Read It At
SB One Bank - 15 Trinity St, Newton, NJ 07860 - (973) 383-2211 &
Lakeland Bank - 7 Town Center Dr, Sparta Township, NJ 07871 - (973) 729-4400
Pete the Cat and His Four Groovy Buttons
by Eric Litwin, Created and Illustrated by James Dean - 2012
HarperCollins
An independent cat keeps singing without worry when things go wrong, he even keeps his cool after loosing a button.
An independent cat keeps singing without worry when things go wrong, he even keeps his cool after loosing a button.
Prudence Wants a Pet
by Cathleen Daly, Illus. by Stephen Michael King - 2011
Roaring Brook Press
A determined girl wants a pet so she uses her imagination to create some until her parents give in.
Red Knit Cap Girl
by Naoko Stoop - 2012
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Red Knit Cap Girl and animal friends journey to meet the Moon
Red Knit Cap Girl and animal friends journey to meet the Moon
The Three Ninja Pigs
by Coery Rosen Schwartz - 2012
G.P. Putnam's
The pigs train in aikido, jujitsu & karate to be certified weapons in preparation for the big bad wolf.
Tía Isa Wants a Car
by Meg Medina, Illus. by Claudio Muñoz - 2011
Candlewick Press
A bilingual tale of affording a beach trip and the longing and saving up to bring relatives to America.
A bilingual tale of affording a beach trip and the longing and saving up to bring relatives to America.
Read It At
La Mexicanita - 179 Spring St, Newton, NJ 07860 - (973) 383-6075
Tomas and the Library Lady
by Pat Mora - 1997
Alfred A. Knopf
Bio of Tomas Rivera who expanded his imagination using books & became chancellor of the Univ of California.
Bio of Tomas Rivera who expanded his imagination using books & became chancellor of the Univ of California.
Trombone Shorty
by Troy Andrews.Illus. by Bryan Collier - 2015
Harry N. Abrams
Coming from just outside the French Quarter in New Orleans was a man whose trombone was twice as long as he was.
Uncommon Traveler: Mary Kingsley in Africa
by Don Brown -2000
Houghton Mifflin
After taking care of her parents a woman wins back her life and travels to West Africa.
Who Needs Donuts?
by Mark Alan Stamaty - 1973
Knopf Books
A boy befriends a donut collector after hitting the big city looking for donuts in this jam-packed comic styled book.
Simplicity
A Tree Is Nice
by Janice May Udry - 1956
Harper & Row
A simple nature book showing how useful & important trees really are.
Green as a Bean
by Karla Kuskin - 2007
Laura Geringer Book
Readers use their imaginations to decide what objects they would like to be.
Read It At
Pandan Room - 100 E Moore St, Hackettstown, NJ 07840 (908) 850-5999
Henry Builds a Cabin
by D.B. Johnson - 2002
HMH Books for Young Readers
Bigger is not better when simply living
Bigger is not better when simply living
Juan Bobo Goes to Work
by Marisa Montes, Illustrated by Joe Cepeda - 2000
HarperCollins / Rayo
A blundering man always mixes thing up, until his silly behavior amuses a sick rich girl.
More
by I. C. Springman.Illus. by Brian Lies - 2012
Houghton/HMH Books
Mice help a hoarding magpie understand that less is more as he gets rid of the clutter around him.
Perfect Square
by Michael Hall
Greenwillow Books
Building greatness from simplicity
Building greatness from simplicity
Seven Blind Mice
by Ed Young - 1992
Puffin Books
Mice teach colors, days of week, numbers and how to be patient & look at the whole picture to see the truth.
Wait
by Antoinette Portis. (written & illustrated) - 2015
Roaring Brook/Neal Porter.
A mom in a hurry holding her kids hand, uses 3 words to guide her son through the city, hurry, wait & yes.
A mom in a hurry holding her kids hand, uses 3 words to guide her son through the city, hurry, wait & yes.
THEMES
Environmental
2030: A Day in the Life of Tomorrow's Kids
by Amy Zuckerman,
Dutton Books
A book of predicted future gadgets and enviromental issues.
A book of predicted future gadgets and enviromental issues.
Read It At
The Looks Barber Shop - 199 Main St. Hackettstown, NJ 07840 (908) 813-0023
A Tree Is Nice
by Janice May Udry - 1956
Harper & Row
A simple nature book showing how useful & important trees really are.
A simple nature book showing how useful & important trees really are.
All the Water in the World
by George Ella Lyon, Illus. by Katherine Tillotson - 2011
Atheneum Books
This book uses poetry to illustrate the water cycle with emphasis on conservation.
And Then It’s Spring
by Julie Fogliano.Illus. by Erin E. Stead - 2012
Roaring Brook/Neal Porter
A boy and some friendly animals plant seeds and anticipate the sprouting greens for weeks.
Flight of the Honey Bee
by Raymond Huber, Illus. by Brian Lovelock - 2013
Candlewick
Their sense of smell take bees to flowers and home to the hive.
Their sense of smell take bees to flowers and home to the hive.
The Gardener
by Sarah Stewart, Illus. by David Small - 1997
Farrar Straus & Giroux
A suitcase of seeds creates a rooftop garden of flowers during the Depression.
A suitcase of seeds creates a rooftop garden of flowers during the Depression.
The Great Paper Caper
by Oliver Jeffers - 2008
HarperCollins
An environment mystery about whose tearing down trees & branches in the forest.
Hello, Bumblebee Bat
by Darrin Lunde, Illus. by Patricia J. Wynne - 2007
Charlesbridge
A Q & A about the endangered world's smallest bat.
Hip-Pocket Papa
by Sandra Markle.Illus. by Alan Marks - 2010
Charlesbridge
A fingernail sized frog tries to survive in the rainforest during climate changes.
A fingernail sized frog tries to survive in the rainforest during climate changes.
I Went Walking
by Sue Williams - 1989
HMH Books
A girl walking in the woods explains the animals she sees, and even their colors.
A girl walking in the woods explains the animals she sees, and even their colors.
The Garden of Happiness
by Erika Tamar - 1996
HMH Books
A vacant lot is transformed into a garden & mural igniting community togetherness.
A vacant lot is transformed into a garden & mural igniting community togetherness.
Read It At
Nutrition Store - 270 S Sparta Ave, Sparta Township, NJ 07871 (973) 726-3484
In the Small, Small Pond
by Denise Fleming - 1993
Henry Holt and Co.
The sounds, flowers and creatures living around a pond environment as seen from a froggy resident.
In the Tall, Tall Grass
by Denise Fleming - 1991
Henry Holt and Co
The animals, insects and activities often seen in tall grass.
Just a Dream
by Chris Van Allsburg-2011
HMH Books for Young Readers
Imagines of the future haunt a litterbug towards environmental responsibility
Imagines of the future haunt a litterbug towards environmental responsibility
The Lorax
by Dr Suess
by Dr Suess
Random House
An ecological warning about mindless progress killing earth's natural beauty
My Garden
by Kevin Henkes - 2010
Greenwillow Books
A book on the imaginative gardening of jellybeans on candy plants, seashell plants & beach ball sized tomatoes.
A book on the imaginative gardening of jellybeans on candy plants, seashell plants & beach ball sized tomatoes.
Read It At
Stop & Shop - 5 Town Center Dr, Sparta Township, NJ 07871 (973) 729-9746
My Life with the Wave. Based on the story by Octavio Paz
by Catherine Cowan, Translator and adaptor.Illus. by Mark Buehner - 1997
HarperCollins /Lothrop, Lee & Shepard.
A boy coexists with nature and his obsessions by taking waves and clouds as his pets.
Nim and the War Effort
by Milly Lee, Illus. by Yangsook Choi - 1997
Farrar Straus & Giroux/Frances Foster
A girl keeps cultural traditions alive in her new home country during this newspaper drive story.
A girl keeps cultural traditions alive in her new home country during this newspaper drive story.
On Earth
by G. Brian Karas - 2005
G.P. Putnam's Sons Books
Our planet keeps rotating and spinning in revolution to create days, nights and seasons.
Our planet keeps rotating and spinning in revolution to create days, nights and seasons.
Parrots Over Puerto Rico
by Susan L Roth, And Trumbore, Cindy.Illus. by Susan L. Roth - 2013
Lee & Low
The history of Puerto Rico as told through the eyes of endangered parrots who cry Iguaca! Iguaca.
Plants Grow!
by Mary Dodson Wade - 2009
Enslow
Non fiction views on how plants grow and their seeds.
Redwoods
by Jason Chin - 2009
Flash Point
A boy reading a book at a subway station gets transported into the Redwood forests, leaving the book for the next kid.
Song of the Swallows
by Leo Politi - 1949
Atheneum Books
A boy from Capistrano builds a garden that attracts the swallows on the vernal equinox of Saint Joseph's Day.
Stars Beneath Your Bed: The Surprising Story of Dust
by April Pulley Sayre, Illus. by Ann Jonas - 2005
Greenwillow
From pollen, to ancient asteroids or distant planets dust comes every day, stays in the air forever & is everywhere.
The Story of Rosy Dock
by Jeannie Baker - 1994
Greenwillow
Non-native foreign plants alter life & the environment in the Australian outback.
Time of Wonder
by Robert McCloskey - 1957
Puffin Books
Sisters discover island life at the beach in Penobscott Bay, Maine one summer with their parents.
Sisters discover island life at the beach in Penobscott Bay, Maine one summer with their parents.
Weeds Find a Way
by Cindy Jenson-Elliott.Illus. by Carolyn Fisher - 2013
Simon & Schuster/ Beach Lane Books
The tenacious weed, a plant that can survive in most environments from scorching heat to icy cold.
The tenacious weed, a plant that can survive in most environments from scorching heat to icy cold.
When the Wind Stops
by Charlotte Zolotow, Illus. by Stefano Vitale - 1962
HarperCollins
A mom explains to her son, natures endless cycle of life highlighting the wind, sea, seasons, sun & rain.
A mom explains to her son, natures endless cycle of life highlighting the wind, sea, seasons, sun & rain.
Where Once There Was a Wood
by Denise Fleming - 1996
Square FishHenry Holt
A poetry based portrait of our disappearing natural environment & how animal habitats and ecosystems adapt.
Read It At
Centre Dry Cleaners & Tailors - 3 Center St, Sparta, New Jersey 07871 (973) 729-7787
Wow! Said the Owl
by Tim Hopgood - 2009
Farrar, Straus and Giroux
A symphony of colors is discovered by an owl who stays awake to see the world during the daylight hours.
A symphony of colors is discovered by an owl who stays awake to see the world during the daylight hours.
The Wump World
by Bill Peet - 1970
HMH Books for Young Readers
An imaginary planet shows the power of nature when its nearly destructed
An imaginary planet shows the power of nature when its nearly destructed
Good Against Evil
AH HA!
by Jeff Mack - 2013
Chronicle Books
A froggy in peril keeps getting out of trouble so he can relax in safety.
Duffy and the Devil
by Harve Zemach - 1973
Square Fish
A deal with devil for knitted treasures wins a husband.
A deal with devil for knitted treasures wins a husband.
The Enemy: A Book about Peace
by Davide Cali, Illustrated by Serge Bloch - 2007
Schwartz & Wade Books
Lies create enemies in separate foxholes, breeding hatred & war.
Ghosts in the House!
by Kazuno Kohara, (written & illustrated) - 2008
Roaring Brook
A witch moves into a house of ghosts, gathers them up and washes them like dirty sheets.
Good Enough To Eat
by Brock Cole - 2007
Farrar, Straus and Giroux
An abused orphan girl ready to be sacrificed to an ogre outwits him and escapes.
Read It At
Pearson's Crawdaddy's - 9 Moran Street, Newton, NJ 07860 - (973) 383-2416
Guji Guji
by Chih-Yuan Chen -1999)
Kane/Miller
A confused crocodile protects his duck family against his real kind.
Read It At
Sparta Township Police Department - 65 Main St, Sparta Township, NJ 07871 (973) 729-6121
Henny Penny
by Paul Galdone - 1950
HMH Books
This rhyming tale teaches trust when they see how a fox outfoxes and eats those fooled.
Leonardo the Terrible Monster
by Mo Willems - 2005
Hyperion Books
A small monster studies how to be scary and looks for easy prey, but he rather make friends.
Lillian’s Right to Vote: A Celebration of the Voting Rights Act of 1965
by Jonah Winter.Illus. by Shane W. Evans - 2015
Random/Schwartz & Wade
A 100 year old womans journey through America’s historic civil rights battle.
Little Red Riding Hood
by Jerry Pinkney - 2007
Little, Brown Books
A girl gets sidetracked and doesn't listen and ends up in a wolfs belly with grandma.
Little Roja Riding Hood
by Susan Middleton Elya.Illus. by Susan Guevara - 2013
G.P. Putnam's Sons Books.
Partially Spanish retelling of the old fairy tale but modernized.
Mrs. Marlowe's Mice
by Frank Asch - 2007
Kids Can Press
Intimidating cat police check a kind hearted cat librarian who secretly harbors mice in her home.
My Teacher is a Monster! (No, I am Not)
by Peter Brown. (written & illustrated) - 2014
Little, Brown Books
Teacher has a roaring voice, dark green skin, and claws that hold chalk, but turns human when you get to know her.
Nasreen’s Secret School: A True Story from Afghanistan
by Jeanette Winter - 2009
Beach Lane Books
In defiance of the Taliban, a sad girl whose parents disappeared is helped by the life-changing power of education.
No No, Yes Yes
by Leslie Patricelli - 2008
Candlewick Press
A good behavior guidebook that lists no no's for naughty kids.
A good behavior guidebook that lists no no's for naughty kids.
Perfect the Pig
by Susan Jeschke - 1970
Square Fish
A pig wins its wings and befriends an artist who rescues him from an evil man who forces the pig to perform
A pig wins its wings and befriends an artist who rescues him from an evil man who forces the pig to perform
Piggie Pie!
by Margie Palatini, Illus. by Howard Fine - 1997
HMH Books
A witch faces tough piggies on Old McDonalds farm when she goes looking for ingredients for her pie.
The Rabbit's Escape
by Suzanne Crowder Han, Illus. by Yumi Heo - 1995
Henry Holt & Company
A bilingual folktale of a loyal turtle who tricks a smarter rabbit to help the Emperor of the Sea.
Read It At
Maxwell and Molly's Closet - 218 Spring Street Newton, NJ 07860 - (973) 300-0101
The Race of the Birkebeiners
by Lise Lunge-Larsen, Illustrated by Mary Azarian - 2001
HMH Books
Non fiction about a rebellious political party in medieval Norway who escorted a baby-heir on a journey/saga.
The Rainbow Goblins
by Ul De Ric - 1978
Thames & Hudson
Nature triumphs over evil greed.
Rapunzel
by Paul O. Zelinsky - 1997
Dutton Children's Books
The folktale of a long haired girl who meets and reunites with her prince after a long ordeal.
Rosie's Walk
by Pat Hutchins - 1968
Aladdin Paperbacks
A fox is outfoxed by a clever chicken on her daily walk.
Rumpelstiltskin's Daughter
by Diane Stanley - 1997
Morrow Junior Books/HarperCollins
In this reimagined story of greed, Rumpelstiltskin marries the miller's daughter & it ends helping a good cause.
Tasty Baby Belly Buttons
by Judy Sierra, Illustrated by Meilo So - 1999
Alfred A. Knopf/Random House
This Japanese folktale has the melon princess (born inside a melon) showing no fear to giant ogres.
The Three Billy Goats Gruff
by Peter Christen Asbjornsen, Illustrated by Paul Galdone - 1981
HMH Books
2 goats outsmart a bully troll, the 3rd and the biggest & yummiest goat uses force.
The Three Ninja Pigs
by Coery Rosen Schwartz - 2012
G.P. Putnam's
The pigs train in aikido, jujitsu & karate to be certified weapons in preparation for the big bad wolf.
The Toll-Bridge Troll
by Patricia Rae Wolff, Illus. by Kimberly Bulcken Root - 1995
Browndeer/Harcourt Brace /HMH Books
A boy going to school encounters a troll charging a toll (trollbridge), the boy uses riddles to outsmart the troll.
The Wolf's Chicken Stew
by Keiko Kasza - 1987
Puffin Books
A wolf becomes a protector instead of a hunter, after plans to fatten up a chicken backfires.
Frank's Pizza - 11 Center St, Sparta, New Jersey 07871 (973) 729-3354
Wolves
by Emily Gravett - 2005
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Library book about wolves comes to life for a rabbit walking home
Library book about wolves comes to life for a rabbit walking home
Zen Shorts
by Jon Muth - 2005
Scholastic Press
A giant panda tells children stories about material goods, good and bad boundaries & holding in frustration.
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