Children

Scoop, Seesaw, and Raise: A Book About Levers (Amazing Science: Simple Machines)

By Michael Dahl 24 pages Children

Danny Says

One in a series of wonderful books examining scientific concepts in understandable ways for kindergartners and dense adults (like me). Denise Shea’s illustrations add a lot to these simple, wonderful books.

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Fred Stays With Me!

By Nancy Coffelt 32 pages Children

Danny Says

I’ve always said that there are children’s books that deal with just about any issue a child could experience. This is a great story about a little girl caught between the two worlds of her divorced parents. The one constant in her life is her dog, who goes wherever she goes. Beautiful illustrations by Tricia Tusa.

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Max's Easter Surprise (Max and Ruby)

By Rosemary Wells 24 pages Children

Danny Says

Easter is upon us, and I’ll take Max and Ruby over Peter Cottontail any day of the week. Not that Rosemary Wells needs any help from me, but I find her books irresistible.

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Awesome Experiments in Electricity & Magnetism by Michael A. DiSpezio (2006-08-01)

By Michael A. DiSpezio 160 pages pages Children

Danny Says

If you have not yet read one of DiSpezio’s books and are trying to find a way to get your kids jazzed up about science, you are in for a treat. This book has over 70 experiments for kids, and DiSpezio is truly a gifted teacher in that you catch his infectious passion for all things science. Truly, a wonderful author.

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Here Comes the Garbage Barge!

By Jonah Winter 40 pages Children

Danny Says

Winter creates a fictionalized account of the 1987 story of a New York City barge loaded with trash and sent on its way to find a place to dump it. The story is funny and the message is important (“don’t make so much garbage!”), but the artwork by Red Nose Studio is the real star.

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You Can Do It!

By Tony Dungy 32 pages Children

Danny Says

This month I speak at the International Reading Association’s annual convention in Orlando, Florida, and I am thrilled that Super Bowl champion coach Tony Dungy will be speaking there, as well. This book is pure Dungy, offering inspiration for all children searching for what they are good at, and the illustrations by Amy June Bates are lovely.

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Interrupting Chicken

By David Ezra Stein 40 pages Children

Danny Says

As a father who has one daughter in particular who feels compelled to interrupt just about every bedtime story with a comment on every page, I loved this amusing and beautifully illustrated tale of a daddy chicken trying to get through some bedtime fairy tales with his inquisitive daughter.

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Tumford the Terrible

By Nancy Tillman 32 pages Children

Danny Says

My children get a kick out of this mischievous cat, and I have always enjoyed illustrations that blend photography with painting. A good bedtime read aloud.

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Horrid Henry

By Francesca Simon 112 pages Children

Danny Says

Since we are on the subject of mischief, nobody does it better than Horrid Henry. Terrific read aloud with great illustrations by Tony Ross.

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13 Art Mysteries Children Should Know

By Angela Wenzel 48 pages Children

Danny Says

From 13 Sculptures Children Should Know to 13 Buildings Children Should Know, Wenzel has created a wonderful niche. She is filling in the gap left from schools ignoring art education, and this latest entry to the series will entice your students to ask more questions about art. A fabulous series.

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Me . . . Jane

By Patrick McDonnell 40 pages Children

Danny Says

McDonnell is a gifted author and illustrator, and I wholeheartedly recommend all of his books for space on your shelves. This delightful book introduces all ages to naturalist Jane Goodall, and includes wonderful illustrations and tidbits about her life with chimpanzees.

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Press Here

By Herve Tullet 56 pages Children

Danny Says

Who needs an iPhone when you have this book? Tullet cleverly entices children to press “buttons” and see what happens. Kids are always engaged with this book.

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50 American Heroes Every Kid Should Meet (2nd Revised Edition)

By Dennis Denenberg,Lorraine Roscoe 120 pages Children

Danny Says

There was an awful lot of negative news coming out of Washington this past month, and I’d like kids to focus on those individuals who make a positive difference every day. This is a great book to use for read alouds after breaks, as students sit riveted, and filled with questions.

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13 Words

By Lemony Snicket 40 pages Children

Danny Says

I love teaching people about books that bring vocabulary words to life, and Lemony Snicket has made my life easy, as he shares my affinity for language. Along with Maira Kalman’s gorgeous illustrations, this book mirrors Snicket’s Series of Unfortunate Events by misleading readers to think they are in for a sad tale, only to find a happy ending. Magnificent.

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For the Love of Soccer!

By Pelé 32 pages Children

Danny Says

All it took was the Women’s World Cup to get me interested in soccer again. Besides the U.S. women, Pelé sparked my interest in the sport, and I am delighted to see that he has begun writing children’s books to share that passion.

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Children

Scoop, Seesaw, and Raise: A Book About Levers (Amazing Science: Simple Machines)

Fred Stays With Me!

Max's Easter Surprise (Max and Ruby)

Awesome Experiments in Electricity & Magnetism by Michael A. DiSpezio (2006-08-01)

Here Comes the Garbage Barge!

You Can Do It!

Interrupting Chicken

Tumford the Terrible

Horrid Henry

13 Art Mysteries Children Should Know

Me . . . Jane

Press Here

50 American Heroes Every Kid Should Meet (2nd Revised Edition)

13 Words

For the Love of Soccer!

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