School House International pays tribute to Dolly Parton for her wise words, big smiles, and endless love for all – especially her love for children who call her “Book Lady”.
This picture book is a snappy, joyous ode to Word King, literary genius, and glass-ceiling smasher Langston Hughes and the luminaries he inspired. Back in the day, there was a heckuva party, a jam, for a word-making man, the King of Letters, Langston Hughes. His ABCs became drums, bumping, jumping, thumping like a heart the size of the whole country. They sent some people yelling and others, his word-children, to write their own glory. >>>Langston Hughes (1902-1967) was an American poet, social activist, novelist, playwright, and columnist, and he is best known as a leader of the Harlem Renaissance. >>>> Illustrators Jerome and Jarrett are brothers. The Pumphrey Brothers’ books in the SHI collection.
By Emma Reynolds ( Atheneum Books for Young Readers – 2021 )
Amara loves bats! Her favorite things to do are to collect bat facts and watch the amazing mammals fly at night by her house. But when Amara moves to a new town, she learns that her beloved bats no longer roost nearby because they are losing their habitat. Amara is upset. What can she do to help? She’s just one person, and the problem feels so much bigger than her. But after doing some research, she discovers that there are many young people making big changes all around the world. Inspired to take action, Amara gathers her new friends to help save the bats. She knows that together, they can make a difference. >>>On the last pages, find Amara’s Bat Facts.
By Megan Saben, Illustrated by Liz and Kate Pope ( Familius – 2024 )
In rhyming text, two eager children watch step-by-step as their new house is built over the course of a year. With an adorable puppy to find on each page and a collection of boards, pipes, and wires, this book is the perfect gift for aspiring builders. >>>On the last page, there are some questions for the reader. >>>The illustrators, Liz and Kate, are twin sisters.
Hardly anyone noticed young Sally McCabe. She was the smallest girl in the smallest grade. But Sally notices everything- from the twenty-seven keys on the janitor’s ring to the bullying happening on the playground. One day. Sally has had enough and decides to make herself heard. And when she takes a chance and stands up to the bullies, she finds that one small girl can make a big difference. >>> Christian Robinson’s books in the SHI collection.
This read-aloud storybook celebrates all types of friendship at home, at school, and at play. Friends to share in the fun of everyday life, and who are there when we need them. With rhyming text, lively illustration, and an inclusive collection of diverse characters, this book reminds us how important it is to have friends.
Dear Muslim child, your story matters. From the author of “Dear Black Child” comes a lyrical ode to Muslim children all over the world, a joyful celebration of Islam.
Gigi and Grandma always love being together. But when Gigi moves far away, she misses her grandma very much. Every time Gigi feels sad, Grandma tells her, “ Don’t worry, Gigi, it’s okay. I’m close to you from far away.” But what does that mean? Find out how to maintain a feeling of closeness to someone you care for while being far away from them in this delightful book about family, letter writing and love. >>>On the last pages, 4 postcards are included, and shows how to write and mail them.
When Dante, a Black Choctaw boy, struggles with nightmares, his mother believes learning his family’s history will help him cope. The roots on both sides of his family tree run deep, with stories of survival through events Dante’s mother calls daymares. Taking the discovery of his heritage into his own hands, Dante finds our hard truths – but also a love that shines through generations and a strength to sleep through the night. >>>On the last pages, the authors’ notes and the historical references are found. >>> Nikki Grimes’ s books and E. B. Lewis’s books in the SHI collection.
黒人系チョクトー族の少年であるDanteが悪夢に苦しむと、彼の母親はDanteが家族の歴史を学んだら悪夢から抜け出ることが出来ると信じた。彼の家族の父親サイドも母親サイドも、母親が白昼夢と呼ぶ歴史的悲劇から生き残った長く深い物語があった。自分につながる過去の歴史上の出来事を紐解いてゆくうちに、Danteは多くの信じがたい事実を知らされた。そして何世代も絶えることなく輝いた愛と、夜もしっかりと眠った強さをも、同時に学んだ。>>>巻末に、作者達からの言葉と、歴史上の出来事の参考資料がある。>>>>SHIコレクションにある、Nikki Grimesの作品とE. B. Lewisの作品。
As the dirt warms and green sprouts poke up, a Cheolkee girl joins her family in the hunt for green onions. Together, they pick enough to bring to a feast, which is cooked with love and shared by their community. Indalisdayvhvga! Let’s all eat! This picture book celebrates the spring tradition of wild onion dinners – and the community and comfort that are shared when we gather. >>> On the last pages, the author’s note, the recipes and the glossary are found. >>>>Madelyn Goodnight’s books in the SHI collection.