Old and New Storybooks

today’s children storybook summary is Elmore By Holly Hobbie The takeaway : Make yourself known before asking for understanding and friendship from others. Show them that the rough side of you is nothing else than a shield for your protection. And they have nothing to fear.

today’s children storybook summary is A Hen for Izzy Pippik By Aubrey Davis Illustrated by Marie Lafrance The takeaway: Sometimes, it is hard to keep doing the right thing, especially when others push you in the wrong direction. But as hard as it may be and as long as it may take, doing the right thing feels good, and sooner or later, others will follow.

today’s children storybook summary is Albert’s Tree By Jenni Desmond The takeaway: There are no big hairy monsters under the bed, or in the closet, or up high and down below…just creatures you haven’t met yet and things you are still to find out about. That’s all there is! And once you realize what made you afraid, you’ll see you had the wrong idea altogether. This is a book about being scared of (nonexistent) monsters.

today’s children storybook summary is The Thumbtack Dancer By Leslie Tryon Illustrated by Jan Spivey Gilchrist The takeaway : When you have a talent to share with the rest of the world but you don’t have money to buy a pair of shoes…don’t give up. Show up every morning and knock on faith’s door; one day, it will open for you.  

today’s children storybook summary is Whiffy Wilson, the wolf who wouldn’t go to bed By Caryl Hart Illustration by Leonie Lord The takeaway : Here is how to make bedtime more attractive for children who don’t want to go to sleep. This book is as much for grown-ups as it is for kids.

today’s children storybook summary is Little Penguin’s Tale By Audrey Wood The takeaway This storybook about a runaway penguin encourages children to stay together as a group and shows what could happen if one decides to take off on their own.

today’s children storybook summary is Fanny By Holly Hobbie The takeaway This book is about not taking “no” for an answer. If you believe in something, you can do it. Just like little Fanny. When her mother said “no”, she didn’t give up (which, to be realistic, should just be the exception from the rule, not the norm). When her friends say “no,” she also perseveres until they change their minds.

  I Am Peace by Susan Verde today’s children storybook summary is I Am Peace By Susan Verde Art by Peter H. Reynolds The takeaway Mindfulness exercises can help children manage their feeling, relax and get rid of anxiety.

How To Get Your Teacher Ready by Jean Reagan today’s children storybook summary is How to Get Your Teacher Ready By Jean Regan Illustrated by Lee Wildish The takeaway Read this book to kindergarten kids or first and second grader to get them motivated to work with other towards a common goal, to teach them good behavior, and give them inspiration to be helpful in the classroom and listen to the teacher.

These Hands by Margaret H. Mason today’s children storybook summary is These Hands By Margaret H. Mason Illustrated by Floyd Cooper The takeaway About sixty years ago, the African American workers at the Wonder Bread, Awrey, and Tastee bakery factories were not allowed to work as bread mixers or bread handlers. As a matter of fact, there were a lot of jobs that were given to “whites only”. The Civil Rights act, passed in 1964, made it against the law to employ people based on their skin color. This book is based on a true story and is intended as a life and history lesson.