Meanwhile...

By: Jules Feiffer
Absorbed in his book, a child ignores his mother's persistent calls, creating his own outrageous, imaginative adventures with the use of the word "meanwhile…" Wit and ingenuity abound in text and illustration until the boy's adventures — and the book — co

My Mom Is Trying to Ruin My Life

By: Kate Feiffer
Illustrated by:
Diane Goode
No matter how much her parents' actions disconcert the narrator (like kissing her in public!) the benefits (unconditional love) ultimately outweigh any embarrassment.

My Side of the Car

By: Kate Feiffer
Illustrated by:
Jules Feiffer
A father and daughter are on the way to the zoo when it begins to rain — but only on one side of the car! Sadie will not be disappointed (and is not) in this tale of optimism and affection between parent and child.

Room with a Zoo

By: Jules Feiffer
Nine-year-old Julie wants a dog but instead winds up with a menagerie of different kinds of critters — with very funny and finally satisfying results. The semi-autobiographical novel reads aloud well and is sure to resonate with many families.

Cowgirl Kate and Cocoa

By: Erica Silverman
Illustrated by:
Betsy Lewin

Kate is a cowgirl who cares for her herd on her horse, Cocoa. In four short, easy to read stories Kate’s resourceful personality shines in snappy dialog between cowgirl and horse.

Eleanor, Quiet No More

By: Doreen Rappaport
Illustrated by:
Gary Kelley
Roosevelt's own words define her growth from a shy child to reluctant but forceful political voice to respected citizen of the world. Evocative illustrations express Roosevelt’s strength and unique beauty.

Emily & Carlo

By: Marty Rhodes Figley
Illustrated by:
Catherine Stock
Emily's dog, Carlos, accompanied her almost everywhere, "decorating her clothes with dog hair" even when she wrote.

Here Come the Girl Scouts

By: Shana Corey
Illustrated by:
Hadley Hooper
Juliette "Daisy" Gordon was born into a family of pioneers, she loved the outdoors, and yearned to make a difference in the world.

Let It Shine: Stories of Black Women Freedom Fighters

By: Andrea Pinkney
Illustrated by:
Stephen Alcorn
Brief sketches of the lives of both well (e.g. Harriet Tubman) and lesser known African American women (e.g., Biddy Mason) and their impact on civil rights are presented in the lively language of a storyteller sure to read aloud well.

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