Kathi Appelt

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

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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.

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Christine Turner, Children's Assistant from Atascocita

Mary Pope Osborne

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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."

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Christine Turner, Children's Assistant from Atascocita

Sean Taylor

Explores the options available to a monster from the time it is born, such as becoming the scary monster under someone's bed or playing on the school basketball team.

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Christine Turner, Children's Assistant from Atascocita

Kathryn Stevens

Describes the origin of Halloween and the meaning behind jack-o-lanterns and other customs connected to this holiday, as well as discussing the cultivation and uses of pumpkins.

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Christine Turner, Children's Assistant from Atascocita

Matt Novak

As they look at photographs of their previous year's Monster Party, two witches begin to exclude zombies, ghosts, and vampires to avoid problems, but finally decide that a party is more fun when everyone is included.

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Christine Turner, Children's Assistant from Atascocita