A work in progress.  Some of these books are from the great literature unit study guides Five in a Row.

Something From Nothing  Phoebe Gilman   ISBN 0-590-47281
Wonderful story, adapted from a Jewish folktale, about a little boy growing up with a special gift that changes as he grows.  It’s a blanket sewn by his grandfather.  As he outgrows, the blanket, grandfather makes new items he can use.  Excellent, must-read!

Sheep in a Jeep
One in a series of rollicky-rhyme books that includes the titles Sheep Out to Eat, Sheep in a Shop, and others.  These delightful sheep will have you chuckling as you enjoy the artwork and gentle rhythm of the text.  Better pick up a few titles—like the chips, you can’t “eat” just one!

Elbert’s Bad Word  Don & Aubrey Wood
Excellent story with bold artwork tell how a little boy learns not to use bad language, even in difficult circumstances.

The Hundred Dresses  Eleanor Estes
Classic story of the importance of kindness, creativity, and a strong heart.

Rag Coat
Beautiful story and art, in realistic Appalachian mining-town setting, about a young girl who struggles with poverty after her father’s death, the love that helps her go to school, and the courage that takes her back to change taunts to admiration.  Wonderful example of forgiveness and a charitable disposition.

Hairy Maclary series by Lynley Dodd.
 Hairy Maclary from Donaldson’s Dairy, Hairy Maclary Scattercat, Hairy Maclary’s Bone, Hairy Maclary’s Caterwaul Caper, Hairy Maclary’s Rumpus at the Vet.  Cute dogs with distinct personalities romp through adventures in rhyme.