Betsy who Cried Wolf

by G. Levine.

A new version of “The Boy Who Cried Wolf”. On her eighth birthday, Betsy becomes a shepherd. Will she be able to foil the wolf? Here, the myth of the “wicked wolf” is dispelled. Levine is a Newbery award-winning author. (NBCL X Levine)

The Teddy Bear

by D. McPhail.

A poignant story about a little boy who loses his precious teddy bear. He finally finds it but gives it away. This is a wonderful story of generosity and compassion. (NBCL X McPhail)

Mouse Makes Words

by K. Heling.

An excellent way to start a child on the road to reading. This book teaches phonics painlessly. (NBCL Z-1 Heling)

That Bad, Bad Cat!

by C. Masurel.

There was a very mischievous cat. He was always in trouble. One day he decided to run away. Do you think his family missed him? Read this story and find out!!! (NBCL Z-1 Masurel)

Judy Moody Gets Famous

by M. McDonald.


This sequel to “Judy Moody” will keep you laughing. After she fails to win the spelling bee, Judy decides she must become famous. Of course thing get out of hand which makes everything all the more hilarious. Get ready for a fun time. (NBCL Z McDonald)

What's Wrong with Timmy?

by M. Shriver.

This story really touched me. Maria Shriver does a great job in portraying how to deal with “special needs” kids. The mysterious veil is lifted and the book enables us to see that there is nothing to fear just because someone is different. (NBCL Z Shriver)

A Week in the Woods

by A. Clements.


Mark didn’t ask to move to New Hampshire. He disliked school , the teachers and the other kids. A trip to the woods for a week changed everyting—but not the way it was planned. (NBCL Fiction Clements)

Blister

by S. Shreve.

Blister Reeve, a fifth-grader, learns that even things that seem permanent can fail. The ending is not contrived. It leaves you hopeful but not sure that things will be okay. You’ll smile and cry when reading this book. (NBCL Fiction Shreve).

Anne Frank and Me

by C. Bennet.

On a class trip, Nicole, who has no interest whatsoever in the Holocaust, is catapulted into Nazi-occupied France of 1940. Here she learns what life was like during the occupation. (NBCL Teen Bennet)

Janey's Girl

by G. Friesen.

Claire’s trip across the Canada to her mother’s hometown answers many question about her past—including the identity of her father. This is a coming-of-age novel with a twist. Claire’s mother is the one who reaches maturity.
(NBCL Teen Friesen)
This novel is the library choice for the Mother-Daughter Book Review Club discussion, November 2002.

Good Yontif; a Picture Book of the Jewish New Year*

     by R. Blue.

Follow a Jewish family through the changing seasons and Jewish holidays. The wonderful illustrations are a plus. (NBCL 296.43 Blue)

Sophie and the Shofar; a New Year’s Story

by F. Manushkin.

Fran Manushkin brings us a wonderful story of extended families celebrating the New Year. We also learn about mistaken ideas and forgiveness. (NBCL 296.43 Manushkin)**