Russell Freedman

Photographs and text trace the life of the Civil War President.

Biography

Christine Turner, Children's Assistant from Atascocita

Joe Fenton.

When Fred lays down his head, he imagines there's something monstrous under his bed.

Picture Book

Christine Turner, Children's Assistant from Atascocita

Jackie French Koller

One hot summer day, four bored children start a watermelon seed-spitting battle that soon spreads throughout their town.

Picture Book

Christine Turner, Children's Assistant from Atascocita

Kathi Appelt

A busy crow flies around town picking up all kinds of discarded items and uses them to create a beautiful Christmas tree.

Picture Book

Christine Turner, Children's Assistant from Atascocita

Ian Schoenherr

After rushing through the snow to get to their friend's birthday party, two mice realize that they forgot to bring the present.

Picture Book

Christine Turner, Children's Assistant from Atascocita

Mary Pope Osborne

A winged horse takes a child on a wonderful night journey into outer space.

Picture Book

Christine Turner, Children's Assistant from Atascocita

Abby Levine

Describes in rhyme the activities of a young boy and his extended family as they share a special Thanksgiving.

Picture Book

Christine Turner, Children's Assistant from Atascocita

Manya Stojic

The animals of the African savanna use their senses to predict and then enjoy the rain.

Picture Book

Christine Turner, Children's Assistant from Atascocita

Kadir Nelson

Using an "Everyman" player as his narrator, Kadir Nelson tells the story of Negro League baseball from its beginnings in the 1920s through the decline after Jackie Robinson crossed over to the majors in 1947. Illustrations from oil paintings by artist Kadir Nelson.

Non-Fiction

Christine Turner, Children's Assistant from Atascocita

Jamie Lee Curtis

A big sister teaches her younger siblings some important words, like "responsible," "persevere," and "respect."

Picture Book

Christine Turner, Children's Assistant from Atascocita