books and reading

When Red, a young red panda, finds her book about pandas completely omits red pandas, she decides to write a book herself.

Lotti is a shy girl who retreats into a world of books and reading, but eventually learns to make friends with other kids who share her passion, and reconnects with the real world (including her brother). Includes reading recommendations throughout.

"Five-year-old Pari accompanies her mother on her library bus rounds for the first time, stopping at a village and a refugee camp so that girls there can exchange books and have a lesson in English. Talking with her mother as they drive, Pari learns that she is lucky that she can attend school the next year. Pari's mother had to learn in secret when it was forbidden to teach girls to read, and the young women the bus visits weekly have no other access to education. Inspired by the first library bus to operate in Kabul, Afghanistan"--Provided by publisher.

"The former Los Angeles Times book critic expands his short book on the importance of reading to include considerations of fake news, siloed information, and the necessity of critical thinking as a key component of engaged citizenship and resistance. Ulin builds the case in favor of slow reading in this distracted and troubled time"--Back cover.

"Pinkalicious reads in bed, at the table, and even while she is walking. When Pinkalicious can't find any new books to read at the library, what does she do?"--Provided by publisher.

"A child shares the reasons they prefer not to read a book aloud"--Provided by publisher.

A joyful celebration of books that encourages you to read whatever, however, and wherever YOU choose.

Ignoring a handwritten warning from her grandmother, Amelia reads an old book she finds in the attic, and as elements from the stories begin to come to life around her, she realizes that she may be in a spooky story of her own.

"Join the How to Catch kids as they try to catch a magical Bookworm"--.

"When your chickens start begging for b-b-b-books, it's time to teach them to read. Find a cozy place to rest their chicken cheeks, then help them peck the right story. Readers don't hatch overnight, but with your help, words will begin flying off the pages--as longs as there are no foxes around!"--Back cover.