Abraham Lincoln was the leader of the United States during an especially difficult period in the young country’s history. He was also a self-educated but eloquent orator, a bright lawyer, and a devoted father.
Celebrate America with this list of recommended books for children ages 0-9. Cozy up with your kid and read about real and legendary heroes and heroines, revisit classic songs, and follow the adventures of travelers across the United States.
This collection includes a comic-book re-telling of real Wild West characters, plus picture book biographies of a young boy who shipped himself to freedom during the Civil War, a teenage Civil Right activist, a trailblazing pilot, a brilliant writer — and a sensitive but honest retelling of the Tulsa Race Massacre of 1921. You’ll also meet Kenny in a picture book about the pleasures of everyday activities, and Milo, who realizes on a subway ride to visit his Mom that you can’t really know anyone just by looking at them. Discover many more related titles with Book Finder.
A good book can open a child’s eyes to new places, new customs. From family stories to folktales to feeling connected to a new culture: discover the rich culture, humor, and traditions of Japan, Korea, China, the Philippines, Vietnam, and Hawaii in this collection.
Parents and teachers can help children explore their own wilderness by both writing and reading poetry. The range of possibilities in the written word inspired by art is unlimited.
Acclaimed authors and illustrators for young people — Jeannine Atkins, Ekua Holmes, Rita Williams-Garcia, Heather Lang, and Katherine Paterson got together to talk about women and girls in fiction and nonfiction books — and what makes a heroine.
None of us look just the same and we each have our own special interests. That’s true of how we learn, too. As children prepare to go to school, it’s a good time to remember there are various ways of learning, that achievements are wide-ranging, and that learning takes place at different rates. On the pages of these books, meet memorable characters with special ways of learning and dealing with school.
Lunar New Year marks the beginning of the year according to the lunar calendar. The celebration begins with the new moon that occurs sometime between January 21st and February 20th, and festivities last until the following full moon. Lunar New Year is celebrated in many East Asian countries and cultures with a festival, rich in symbolism and traditions — including family reunions, colorful paper lanterns, animals of the zodiac, lion and dragon dances, fireworks, poems exchanged with loved ones, and gifts of money nestled inside red envelopes. These traditions represent hopes and aspirations for the year — longevity, peace, prosperity, unity, and good luck. Dip into these wonderful picture books about the Lunar New Year in different countries.
It seems appropriate that both National Poetry Month and Earth Day are observed in April. One celebrates worlds in words; the other reminds us of the importance of the world. Start this celebratory month by reading about our world using words that paint pictures. Discover many more related titles with Book Finder.
Dr. Maya Angelou was a renowned poet and storyteller who wrote for children and young adults as well as for adults. Here you’ll find a selection of her poetry and writing for young people, as well as anthologies of poetry by other Black poets.
