Christine Davenier
10) Me I am!
Author
Publisher
Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Language
English
Description
A celebration of individuality and diversity that follows three very different children--a tomboy who hates frilly dresses, an artistic ballerina, and a nature-loving boy--as they come together in an unexpected way.
Author
Publisher
H. Holt
Language
English
Description
Piper is sad about leaving her home and friends behind when her father, a Navy aircraft mechanic, is transferred yet again, but with help from her often-annoying sisters and a surprise from their parents, she finds happiness in their new home in Pensacola, Florida.
13) Dessert first
Author
Publisher
Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Language
English
Description
Third-grader Dessert's love of treats leads to a change in her large family's dinner routine, then an awful mistake, and later a true sacrifice after her teacher, Mrs. Howdy Doody, urges students to march to the beat of their own drums.
14) Here we come!
Author
Publisher
Beach Lane Books
Language
English
Description
A boy sets off with his flute, his stuffed bear, and a rum-pum-pum, and making his way through the town and woods, he is joined by dancing and singing children and animals, one by one.
15) Iris and Walter
Author
Series
Iris and Walter volume Book 1
Publisher
Harcourt Brace
Language
English
Description
When Iris moves to the country, she misses the city where she formerly lived; but with the help of a new friend named Walter, she learns to adjust to her new home.
Author
Series
Iris and Walter volume Book 6
Publisher
Harcourt
Language
English
Description
Walter's favorite cousin is coming to visit, but Iris is disappointed when Howie does not turn out to be so great--or friendly--after all.
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Miss Lina's ballerinas have all learned how to dance as a group. But now Miss Lina has a new surprise for them – a boy will be joining their class and performing in their end-of-year show.
The girls have grand visions of dancing their first pas de deux with a prince. But when he finds himself surrounded by so much pink and so many girls, he turns quite shy, and dances his way out the door!
20) Emma's Circus
Author
Language
English
Description
Emma has never been to a circus, so she is especially excited to see a circus parade in town. But her father says she can't go and see it-they have to get their farm ready for winter. So instead...the circus comes to her! This playful, imaginative tale from Candace Fleming will have readers smiling and joining in the fun of Emma's amazing circus.
A Margaret Ferguson Book