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Sylvester and the magic pebble
By William Steig. 1969
Frightened by an approaching lion, Sylvester the donkey asks his magic pebble to turn him into a rock. But, then,…
Sylvester is unable to grasp the pebble and wish himself back to normal. Grades K-3. Caldecott Medal. 1969.Surprises (I can read book)
By Lee Bennett Hopkins. 1984
Summer story (Brambly hedge)
By Jill Barklem. 1995
It was such a hot summer. The sky was deep blue and the sun never faltered. All along Brambly Hedge,…
the mice did their best to keep cool. Poppy Eyebright sought refuge in the mossy shadows of the mill wheel; Dusty Dogwood took to walking by the banks of the cooling stream. Dusty and Poppy spent more and more time together, so no one was at all surprised when they announced their engagement. They decided on a very unusual setting for the wedding ceremony, but even they didn't realise just how unusual it was prove to be! Grades K-3. 1995.So tall within: Sojourner Truth's long walk toward freedom
By Gary D Schmidt. 2018
Sojourner Truth was born into slavery but possessed a mind and a vision that knew no bounds. 'So Tall Within'…
traces her life from her painful childhood through her remarkable emancipation to her incredible leadership in the movement for rights for both women and African Americans. Grades K-3. 2018.Snowball the pony (Happy days)
By Enid Blyton. 2010
Snowball the pony is scared when he learns that he's going to live with a new family, leaving his mother…
behind. But he has only been sold to the next-door farm, and the three children who live there treat him well, and he soon settles down happily. K-3. 2010.Seriously silly stories: the collection
By Laurence Anholt, Arthur Robins. 1999
This collection features ten funny fairy tales with hilarious illustrations. It includes stories about the king with the silliest name,…
how Cinderboy scored that winning goal, how Snow White gets to sing on Top of the Pops and other amusing tales. Grades K-3. 1999.At nine years old, Eugenie Clark developed an unexpected passion for sharks after a visit to the Battery Park Aquarium…
in New York City. At the time, sharks were seen as mindless killing machines, but Eugenie knew better and set out to prove it. Despite many obstacles in her path, Eugenie was able to study the creatures she loved so much. From her many discoveries to the shark-related myths she dispelled, Eugenie made wide scientific contributions that led to her being nicknamed Shark Lady. Winner of 2018 Forest of Reading The Blue Spruce Award. Grades K-3. 2017.Strega Nona's harvest
By Tomie DePaola. 2009
Every year Strega Nona carefully plants her seeds and uses her magic touch to grow her garden. Her helper Big…
Anthony figures he should be able to grow a garden too. But Big Anthony is not careful. Soon he has a jungle on his hands - Mamma mia! What will they do with all these vegetables? Grades K-3. 2009.Stellaluna
By Janell Cannon. 2018
Sophie's squash (Recorded Books new reader)
By Pat Zietlow Miller. 2015
On a trip to the farmers' market with her parents, Sophie chooses a squash, but instead of letting her mom…
cook it, she names it Bernice. From then on, Sophie brings Bernice everywhere, despite her parents' gentle warnings that Bernice will begin to rot. As winter nears, Sophie does start to notice changes... What's a girl to do when the squash she loves is in trouble? Grades K-3. 2015.Stepping stones: a refugee family's journey
By Margriet Ruurs, Nizar Ali Badr. 2016
A young girl and her family are forced to flee their village to escape the civil war that has engulfed…
Syria, and make their way toward freedom in Europe. Grades K-3 and older readers. 2016.Stone soup: an old tale
By Marcia Brown. 1947
When three hungry soldiers in a strange land ask some villagers for food, they are told there is none. So…
the soldiers decide to show the townspeople how to make soup from water and three round stones. Grades K-3. Caldecott Honor Book. 1947.Stevie
By John Steptoe. 1969
When Stevie, a younger boy, comes to stay at Robert's house, Robert considers him a pest. But then Stevie moves…
away with his family, and Robert, an only child, remembers the good times they had together. Grades K-3. 1969.Star mother's youngest child
By Louise Moeri. 1975
Spooky night
By Natalie Savage Carlson. 1982
Stand tall, Molly Lou Melon
By Patty Lovell. 2001
She persisted: 13 American women who changed the world
By Chelsea Clinton. 2017
Clinton celebrates thirteen American women who helped shape our country through their tenacity, sometimes through speaking out, sometimes by staying…
seated, sometimes by captivating an audience. This book is for everyone who has ever wanted to speak up but has been told to quiet down, for everyone who has ever tried to reach for the stars but was told to sit down, and for everyone who has ever been made to feel unworthy or unimportant. Shows readers that no matter what obstacles may be in their paths, they shouldn't give up on their dreams. Persistence is power. This book features Harriet Tubman, Helen Keller, Clara Lemlich, Nellie Bly, Virginia Apgar, Maria Tallchief, Claudette Colvin, Ruby Bridges, Margaret Chase Smith, Sally Ride, Florence Griffith Joyner, Oprah Winfrey, Sonia Sotomayor--and one special cameo. Grades K-3 and older readers. 2017.Saving Mister Nibbles (Elliot's park.)
By Patrick Carman. 2008
Sam the magic genie: think about what you want not what you fear
By Brian Mayne. 2003
An adventure tale which shows by analogy how positive thoughts can enrich and actively change all of our lives. The…
main character, a boy called Joseph, struggles with life and feelings of being unloved, when lo and behold Sam the magic genie appears to take him on a journey of his mind! Flying around Joseph's mind on a magic carpet, Sam teaches Joseph about positive thinking and how negative thoughts lead to negative consequences. Joseph learns how to achieve happiness and well being even in the face of fear and doubt. Grades K-3. 2003.Ruth and the Green Book
By Calvin A Ramsey, Gwen Strauss. 2011
When Ruth and her parents take a motor trip from Chicago to Alabama to visit her grandma, they rely on…
a pamphlet called "The Negro Motorist Green Book" to find places that will serve them. Includes facts about "The Green Book." Grades K-3. 2011.