The Knight and the Dragon

The Knight and the Dragon

by Tomie DePaola

Summary: A knight who has never fought a dragon and an equally inexperienced dragon prepare to meet each other in battle.

This is a great book to use with younger readers. They can tell an adult what is happening on the pages that do not have words. It is also great for discussing fighting and finding one’s own talents.

Interest Level: ages 2-4, grades K-3
Reading Level: grade 4

My Cold Went on Vacation

by Molly Rausch

Summary: A little boy is curious about all the places his cold might go after it leaves him.

This is a humorous book that can be used to celebrate imagination. A possible follow-up writing activity is to have children write about other places a cold may go.

Interest Level: ages 2- grade 3
Reading Level: grade 2

The Loopy Coop Hens

The Loopy Coop Hens

by Janet Morgan Stoeke

Summary: Chickens Pip, Midge, and Dot admire Rooster Sam and his ability to fly up to the barn roof, but when they spy on him to see how he does it, they get a big surprise.

This is a humorous book that young children will enjoy. If you read into the message at the end of the book, you may be disappointed. It is enjoyable if you do not.

Interest Level: ages 2-grade 3
Reading Level: grade 2

Worms For Lunch?

by Leonid Gore

Summary: Easy-to-read text and die-cut illustrations allow various creatures to reveal what they like to eat.

This amusing book is great for engaging children. It is appropriate for asking simple prediction questions to young children.

Interest Level: ages 2-4
Reading Level: grade 2

Once Upon a Baby Brother

by Sarah Sullivan

Summary: Lizzie, who loves to tell and write stories, is surprised to discover that much of her storytelling inspiration comes from her messy baby brother.

This is a very cute book about creativity and sibling jealousy channeled into something good!

Interest Level: ages 2-4, grades K-3
Reading Level: grade 5

Waking Up Is Hard To Do

by Neil Sedaka

Summary: An illustrated version of Sedaka's song of the same name in which an alligator is encouraged to wake up and face the new day with a smile.

I agree! Waking up is hard to do! This book includes a CD which might be appropriate to play in the morning for people who do not like to get out of bed.

Interest Level: ages 2-grade 3
Reading Level: grade 2

Dark Romance for Young Adults

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