| This is a story about a Navajo Indian girl who has the ability to speak with and understand horses. She gets lost with a herd, meets a stallion, and decides to stay with them. She later disappears, but a beautiful horse is found in her place. The Navajo believe that she has joined their relatives, the “Horse People”. |
This Newberry Award winning book is very humorous. This book follows the steps of a little boy who learns to write poetry. This book is excellent to allow a child to enjoy the art of a poem.
This Eleanor Estes book is a captivating fictional book. A young girl, Wanda Petronski, is the main character. She does not have many friends. The award winning book takes place during a depression when times are hard. Wanda is teased for wearing the same tathered blue dress. Then a special lesson is learned by her class mates when little Wanda moves away.
Henny Penny is and her friend are in a frenzy, they think the sky is falling and they must tell the king. This book takes on the old folk tale and brings it up to date. The illustrations are amazing and detailed.
Farmer Brown is a little confused when he starts receiving notes from the barn animals demanding blankets and such. When the farmer ignores their request the animals go on strike. This book is a comical book that will engage your attention. The illistrations are wonderful. This picture book allows you to totally visualize the essence of the story.