Great Books to Read and
the International Children’s Book Day
Well, here is another
post on a day, week or month that you probably never heard of before.
However, I think this holiday is really one to remember. As
school librarian for StarShine, I know a little bit about books for children.
There are so many really good books and I have read many of them to grades
kindergarten to the 6th grade. Here are a few that the kids have
read or I have read to them:
- The Magician’s Nephew
- Bridge to Terabethia
- James and the Giant Peach
- Narnia – The Quest for Aslan
- The Market Square Dog
- The Last of the Really Great Whongdoodles
- The Trumpet of the Swan
- Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
- The Barn
- Wind Catcher
It has always been a challenge to find books for the high
school students. Two favorite authors are Mitch Albom and Dave Pelzer. Here are
a few titles that are always requested:
- Tuesdays With Morrie
- The Five People You Meet in Heaven
- A Man named Dave
- The Lost Boy
- Help Yourself
You might wonder how I manage to find books for the school
library with no budget. I often trade my personal books in for credit at my
favorite used bookstore, and then use the credits to buy books for StarShine.
One time I received a bonanza of a $100 gift credit at that very same
bookstore. What fun that was, picking out all those books. We also have a lot
of used books donated and some new ones, also. On occasion I purchase some
books or badger my friends to do so. On my 80th birthday a friend
gifted me with six new books for the school library.
Happy International
Children’s Book Day to you.
By Lois Jamieson
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