Children's Literature - Annotated Bibliography

Module One: History and Characteristics of Children’s Literature

Bemelmans, Ludwig, and Christian Strich. Madeline. Inhauser u.a, 1999.

The book Madeline by Ludwig Bemelmans teaches that it is best to learn from your mistakes. At seven years old, Madeline is the smallest yet bravest girl with bright red hair in her boarding school. She is a joyful little girl who loves to try new things and experiment and often makes mistakes, but that does not stop her, and she remains joyful despite her mistakes. This book is a perfect example to learn from, especially for kids, as it shows that one does not have to let their failures bring them down; one can learn from them and persevere forward. It is also the perfect example of being ok standing out. Madeline does not let her appearance bother her, often using it as a strength. This book is recommended for ages between one and four years.  

Collier, Mary, and Frances Hodgson Burnett. The Secret Garden. HarperCollins Publishers, 1998.

At the start of The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett, we meet the main character, who is young, bad-tempered, and spoiled. Her name is Mary, and she became an orphan at the early age of ten. Her neglectful parents die from an epidemic, and once this happens, she moves from India to live with her ‘hunchback uncle” in Yorkshire. After arriving, she is very displeased with her new surroundings, but as time passes, she gains a friendship with the housekeeper, who tells her about the secret garden on the grounds of the house, a garden that will eventually change her overall outlook on everything. This book is powerful because not only is there a secret garden, but there are also secret messages placed within the story. It is shown in the story that her parents and her mother do not like Mary because of her appearance, so Mary must search for self-discovery when she is at her loneliest in Yorkshire. Once she does this, she can heal from her physical disabilities and mental health issues that she suffered from parental neglect with the help of the Secret Garden. Although the overall plot of this book is darker than most, it shows the power of positive thinking, which is a crucial lesson to learn when younger. This book is recommended for ages eight years and up.

Liu, Katrina, and Heru Setiawan. Let’s Go on a Hike! Katrina Liu, 2020.

In this rhythmical yet adorable story, perfect for children aged one to four years, Let’s Go on a Hike! Author Katrina Liu Katrina takes us on an adventure with a family going on a hike; as the story progresses, it offers well-illustrated pictures that guide the reader on the journey with them. We learn about the wonders of nature and explore the great unknown with a little boy, his dad, his mom, and their corgi, Archie. The overall simplicity and joyful nature of this book make it a perfect read. It also shows that getting outside can be great, often done with family. This book could be helpful in the classroom by having fun outdoor activities that incorporate the book.

Mackesy, Charlie. The Boy, the Mole, the Fox, and the Horse. Ebury Press, 2022.

The Boy the Mole the Fox and the Horse, by Charlie Mackesy, is a story about the lessons we learn as we grow up. This story follows how each animal portrays a different part of life and the types of realities that will be shown to us during our journey. There are many points that the reader can focus on, whether that be the beautiful imagery, the life lessons, or the quotes that are shared along the way. It shows self-reflective ideals that we can often forget, regardless of age. Many of these lessons can be overlooked when we grow up, whether we lose our charismatic, trusting mole selves, the counterintuitive nature of the fox, or grow beyond what people see you as within the horse. Sometimes, we must look internally to see how far we have come. They are growing and learning, but the most significant thing they are taught is how much love exists in this world. This book is meant for ages six years and up as it caters to meaningful relationships and offers so much empathy that children can learn from. This book provides many possibilities for its usefulness in the classroom. A fun lesson plan with the children putting themselves in the story and explaining how they would fit in would be a great way to understand the story more. 

Sendak, Maurice. Where the Wild Things Are. Beulah Reimer Legacy, 2018.

When Max, a very mischievous and naughty young boy, is sent to bed without supper as an escape, his imagination takes him to the land of the “Wild Things.” Although they considered eating him, the wild things make Max their king. He then promises to make a kingdom where all will be happy. As the story progresses, Max realizes that being a King is not easy and consistently feels like something is missing: his parent's love. This book is excellent for children between 1 and 5 years of age as it offers a way to express their rebellious side and be a true wild thing. Author Maurice Sendak makes the perfect place for a child’s imagination to run wild in Where the Wild Things Are. An ideal way to use this in the classroom is to have the children draw out parts of their imagination to offer a chance to be creative.

 #6 Seuss, Dr and David A. Carter. Dr. Seuss’s Oh, the Places You’ll Go. Robin Corey Books, 2010.

As one begins their adventure in Oh! In The Places You'll Go, by Dr. Seuss, you follow a nameless character's journey as they navigate various aspects of life. The characters are excited about the choices they can make and the adventures that await them. As the story progresses, obstacles show up, allowing readers to learn from them. This book is meant for children ages between 5 and 8 years old. It shows that even though we often face life struggles, we can overcome the obstacles that come our way. It also emphasizes that stepping out of one's comfort zone is okay. With its catchy, rhythmic nature, this book is as fun to learn from as it is to read. A way to use this in the classroom would be to have an open reading of the book between the students to have a fun and engaging activity while also including the lessons from the book.

Verde, Susan, and Peter H. Reynolds. Who I Am: Words I Tell Myself—Abrams Books for Young Readers, 2023.

This book celebrates what makes you you. Who I Am: Words I Tell Myself by Susan Reynolds is about the rough days when our minds will not stop racing. It teaches kids between 4 and 8 years old that we can talk back to negative voices and love ourselves through positive affirmations. With its robust outlook on life, this book is perfect for anyone having a difficult day. It also can teach that we do not have to listen to that negative voice swirling inside our heads; we can rise above it. This book is the ultimate celebration of self-love.

Willard, Christopher, et al. Alphabreaths: The ABCs of Mindful Breathing. Sounds

True, 2022.

Through the book Alphabreaths: The ABCs of Mindful Breathing by Christopher Willard, children ages 2 – 6 years are taught the act of mindful breathing. It also incorporates cute breathing styles, such as “ninja breath” and “dragon breath,” into the story, making it a fun activity for learning. As a bonus, lessons on the ABCs are incorporated into the story. This book also had an adorable addition of many fun illustrations and exercises in the story that enhance learning, making it a book that kids will want to come back to repeatedly.

Module Two: Genres of Children’s Literature

Beagle, Peter Soyer. The Last Unicorn. Ballantine Books, 1982.

Peter Beagle's novel, The Last Unicorn, embarks on a journey to discover if she is the last unicorn, as all the others seem to have disappeared. During her adventure, she encounters humans who do not see her as a unicorn, proving her assumptions that unicorns have not been around for a while.  This novel offers insight into the fact that pain can lead to growth, which is why it is the perfect book to set an example that not all pain is bad. With the darker tones of this book, it is recommended for ages thirteen to sixteen years old. It is the perfect fantasy book to go on an adventure with.

Green, John Patrick. Investigators: All Tide Up. First Second, 2023.

“Investigators” by John Patrick Greene is an adorable adventure book that follows the lives of two alligators as they travel through the sewers and fight off evil. This children’s book has a very silly demeanor and offers many spy adventures for kids. It is so beloved that it has a series behind it. Recommended for ages six to nine and offering a silly story style, this book provides bright images and is presented in a comic strip style.

Hopkins, Ellen. Burned. Margaret K. McElderry Books, 2013.

Author Ellen Hopkins has a wide variety of books on mental health, addiction, family issues, religion, and so much more. Many of her books are on the verge of being banned in multiple states, so young adults must read them. The poetry book “Burned” is about a young girl named Pattyn who is sent to live with her aunt in Nevada because she does not fit her family's religious ideals. While she is away from home, she finds acceptance and love in not only herself but others. This book is written in the style of poetry and is recommended for ages fourteen and up, given its themes within the story.

Frank, Anne. The Diary of Anne Frank. Pendulum Press, 1979.

This historical book is set during World War II when Jewish Anne Frank and her family are hiding from the German Nazis in an Annex to escape being taken to a concentration camp. Anne's words describe what it was like growing up and having to survive in hiding during a scary point in history. This book is suitable for children between nine and twelve years. It is an essential piece of historical literature that all should read as it shows the horrors that took place, but from a deeper perspective, it shows the destruction and devastation that war can cause in families and the world.

Penfold, Alexandra, and Suzanne Kaufman. All Are Welcome: Wherever You Go—Knopf Books for Young Readers; First Edition, 2018.

All Are Welcome by Suzanne Penfold is a heartwarming picture book that celebrates diversity and shows how we can learn from the cultural diversity of our friends and family. It follows a day in the life of elementary students as they go to school, and everyone is welcomed with open arms. This book is recommended for ages four and eight. As the book progresses, it talks about life, society, and human nature, repeating that everyone belongs.

Pilkey, Dav. The Adventures of Captain Underpants. An Epic Novel. Scholastic, 1997.

In this hilarious children's adventure book, The Adventures of Captain Underpants, by Dav Pilkey, the main characters, George and Harold, convince their principal through hypnosis that he is Captain Underpants. After this, they must go on an epic adventure to defeat Dr. Diaper and his “robot henchmen.” With this book's silly and cheeky nature, it is undoubtedly still popular today. It gives children a way to escape through their imaginations. This book is recommended for ages six to nine. It has been one of the most challenging books for the American Library Association because of its violence. Many concerned parents think that the age range should be higher.   

Silverstein, Shel. Where the Sidewalk Ends. HarperCollins, 2002.

Where the Sidewalk Ends is one of Shel Silverstein's best-known books. It was first published in 1974 and discusses the “hidden world” between the sidewalk and the street. This world is different from ours and one that children will also know how to find. The book is recommended for ages six and up due to some suggestive themes, including morbid humor that some younger children might not understand. This book has been considered controversial and was first banned in 1986 in most public schools and libraries for containing acts of rebellion and profanity. Books make children think and experience new things, and with their subversive nature, they still provide life lessons that are seen as good. The same can still be said about Where the Sidewalk Ends.

Wilder, Laura Ingalls. Little House on the Prairie. Harper and Row, 1953.

Little House on the Prairie by Laura Ingalls Wilder is a historical book that follows her and her family's journey across the Midwest. Its primary focus is resilience, pioneer spirit, and family as they struggle to build a life on the prairie. The biggest life lesson from this book is to “lead with generosity.”  It also exposes readers to the territorial displacement and prejudice seen at the time between them and the Native American Osage tribe, offering the reader a deeper understanding of what was going on at the time and how it plays into the importance of history. This book is recommended for ages six to ten years and has become an important series of American novels for children.

Module Three: The Roles of Visuals

Cline-Ransome, Lesa, et al. Before She Was Harriet. Findaway World, LLC, 2019. Before She Was, Harriet is a sensuous and lyrical biography by Lesa Cline-Ransome. It begins with a look into Harriet Tubman as an older woman. In this visually attractive book, she travels back through the many roles she played throughout her life. Illustrated with watercolor paintings by James Ransome, this book dives into the compelling life of an American hero. This book is meant for children from preschool to three years of age.

Colón, Raúl. Imagine! Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, 2018.

Voted by the New York Public Library as the best book for kids, Imagine! Raúl Colón takes a glimpse at a boy of color who, in America, has a passion for art. Colón used colored pencils and watercolor for the illustrations, and this technique brings the adventure of this book to life. All the colors and textures create art that readers will want to spend time studying over and over. In this book, a young boy ventures into New York City's Museum of Modern Art. After his visit, the animals and people from the paintings join the boy in his adventures as he travels around the city on his skateboard. This book is recommended for between four and eight years old and is excellent to have in the classroom as it can get kids excited about art.

Davies, Nicola, and Laura Carlin. King of the Sky. Walker Books, 2018.

This tale follows a young boy, an older man, and a restless pigeon. Written by Nicola Davies, King of the Sky offers a lyrical text style, and the marvelous illustrations show the heartache of loneliness and wanting belonging and home. The young Italian boy moved to the Welsh hills with his family. The move made him feel isolated with feelings of unhappiness. The older man becomes the friend that he did not expect. The older man lets him fly one of his pigeons in a race. It is then that the young boy learns how he can belong. Beautiful imagery within the illustrations brings the story to life. This book is recommended for ages between four and eight years.

Lawson, JonArno, and Sydney Smith. Sidewalk Flowers. Groundwood Books/House of Anansi Press, 2016.

This adorable and wonderfully illustrated wordless picture book is written by the award-winning poet JonArno Lawson and illustrated by Sydney Smith. While reading Sidewalk Flowers, one is shown the importance of the small things, including small people and small gestures. As the book starts, a young girl and her father walk home from the grocery store. As they make their way through the busy city streets, the dad is preoccupied with a cell phone conversation. The young girl sees a red flower in the black-and-white world. As the story moves forward, the reader sees what she sees, which is wildflowers that come up from the pavement. This book shows the empathy we can offer others as the young girl starts to give flowers to the people they pass. It is recommended for ages three to six years of age.

Lionni, Leo, et al. A Color of His Own. Alfred A. Knopf, 2016.

A Color of His Own by Leo Lionni follows a chameleon that does not have his own color. All the animals around him do as the elephants are gray, and the pigs are pink. One day, the chameleon has the idea to remain in one color forever by staying on the greenest leaf he can find. But as the seasons change colors, so does the chameleon. Another chameleon suggests they travel together, and on their journey, he realizes that companionship is more important than having his color. He learns they will be close and similar no matter where he goes with his new friend. This book is recommended for ages between one and four years.

Walker, Anna, and Emanuelle Mattana. Florette. Story Box Library, 2018.

Florette by Anna Walker looks into the life of a young girl with chestnut hair named Mae. This story follows Mae as her family moves into a new home. Mae misses her old home and wishes she could have brought her old garden with her, as she misses the blooming flowers and the apple trees. This story is illustrated in watercolor, and vibrant colors capture the essence of being on Parisian streets. The author has also won many writing and children's book design awards in Australia, where she is from. This book is recommended for ages between four and seven years.  

Wills-Eve, Pam. The Three Little Pigs (Picture Book). Golden Acorn Pub., 1994.

The Three Little Pigs by Pam Willis-Eve is a fable about three little pigs that build their house out of many different materials, some of which include straw and sticks. The big bad wolf blows their first house down because it is not strong enough. Once the pigs build their third house, the wolf cannot blow their house down because it is made from bricks. Printed versions of this story date back to the 1840s but are suspected to be much older. There have been other adaptations, including a Disney film. The illustrations in this book are classic and ones that people remember as this story has been carried on for generations. This book is recommended for ages between three and five years.

Morales, Yuyi. Dreamers. Scholastic Inc., 2020.

Dreamers by Yuyi Morales celebrates making your home with the things you always carry. Those can include your resilience, history, hopes, and dreams. It is the story of finding your way in a new place while navigating an unfamiliar world but then finding the best parts of it. It is a promise in dark times that you can make better tomorrows. The detailed and colorful illustrations remind us that we are all dreamers while being rich in symbolism. This book has won many awards, some of which include the New York Times Bestseller and the New York Times / New York Public Library Best Illustrated Book. This book is recommended for ages between three and eight years.

Module Four: Trends and Controversies in Children's Literature

Ann., Celano, Marianne; Collins, Marietta; and Hazzard,. Something Happened in Our Town: A Child’s Story about Racial Injustice. Magination Pres, 2018.

This book by Marianne Celano, Marietta Collins, and Ann Hazzard is a great introduction to systemic racism. It follows two children who heard that a black man was shot in their town while presenting the issue from various points of view and as a historical pattern continuing today. The children were confused by why the police shot the man and, more importantly, could the police go to jail for this action. This book has had many controversies and has been labeled number six on the American Library Association's Office of Intellectual Freedom's Top 10 Most Challenged Books of 2020.  Anyone against young schoolchildren reading this book is part of the problem in our country. This book is recommended for ages between four and eight years.

Collins, Suzanne. The Hunger Games. Scholastic Press, 2008.

Suzanne Collins's The Hunger Games is a trilogy of young adult dystopian novels that follow Katniss Everdeen's journey into a battle royale called the “Hunger Games.” The selected tributes from the districts are forced to fight to the death until only one remains. These books have been adapted into movies, ranking them second and just below Harry Potter on NPRs top teen novels. Katniss is a great female protagonist as she protects her sister and does not follow the system while walking to the beat of her drum. This book is recommended for ages eleven to thirteen, and the movies are also listed as PG-13. Even with its likeability by readers, this book has had accusations of violence, anti-family themes, and occult or religious references, making it part of the book ban by certain governments.  

Hoffman, Ian, and Chris Case. Jacob’s New Dress. Albert Whitman & Company, 2014.

Ian Hoffman and Chris Case's Jacobs's New Dress is a heartwarming book about gender roles and their impact on children. In the book, the main character, Jacob, loves to play dress up, allowing him to be anything he wants to be. Many of his classmates tease him and say he cannot be a girl, but he still wants to wear a dress to school. The story follows him getting accepted by his parents and being able to express himself. This book teaches compassion early on, as it is recommended for children between three and eight years old. This book was banned in some schools as parents thought it was teaching their children to be transgender.

Kilodavis, Cheryl, and Suzanne DeSimone. My Princess Boy: A Mom’s Story about a Young Boy Who Loves to Dress Up. Aladdin, 2011.

My Princess Boy: A Mom’s Story about a Young Boy Who Loves to Dress Up is an adorable book written by a mother about her son wanting to wear a dress to school. This book is about a boy who likes “pretty things,” even the cover has a child wearing a crown and dancing in a dress. It even has a dedication on the first few pages for all the princess boys in the world and tells them they are loved. It is hard not to love this book as it offers empathy and compassion. It also shows acceptance for children regardless of their gender expression. This book is recommended for ages three and seven years. It is a delightful book that celebrates being different. This book was banned in Texas under the accusation that it was teaching children to be transgender with its open dialogue on gender.

Lowry, Lois. The Giver. Houghton Mifflin, 1993.

Written by Lois Lowry, The Giver is a young adult dystopian novel set in a society that converts to ‘sameness.' This means that the characters’ lives lack emotional depth, and to preserve order, society also lacks color, climate, terrain, and a true sense of equality. The book follows a twelve-year-old boy named Jonas who is nervous about where he will be assigned for his work. He gets assigned as “the receiver of memory” and quickly becomes separated from the life he once knew. This book introduces ideas such as concepts of the new emotions and the thought of whether they are inherently good, evil, or somewhere in the middle. Its controversial ideals ranked this book number eleven on the American Library Association's most challenged book in the 1990s and then moved to number sixty-one in 2010. This book is recommended for ages twelve and above.

Parnell, Peter. And Tango Makes Three. Simon & Schuster, 2015.

Tango Makes Three follows the lives of two adorable male penguins at the Central Park Zoo who want their own family. With the help of a zookeeper, they can get a baby penguin named Tango. This book discusses the idea of same-sex marriages while showing that all family groups are perfect and that love is all that you need. This book has had controversies for years. The recent one was out of Florida, citing that it was because of the content and the talk of same-sex marriages and its LGBTQ themes. This book is recommended for children between the ages of three and eight and is enjoyable to read because it talks about acceptance and love.

Roth, Veronica. Divergent. HarperCollins, 2014.

The dystopian theme continues in Veronica Roth's Divergent. As the book opens, we are introduced to the protagonist, Beatrice. When Beatrice is sixteen, she is given an aptitude test that will tell her which “fraction” she is suited for and will decide whether she must leave her family behind. She has one in mind that is valued for its bravery, but after her test, she finds out that she is suited for many “fractions,” thus making her Divergent. This book has had many controversies because the main character dies, which does not usually happen. It has also been challenged for being too violent for the set age demographic. It is meant for readers fourteen and up, but that reflects their reading ability, not the content. These books have also been made into movies that have a set rating of PG-13.

Rowling, J. K., et al. Harry Potter. Yapı Kredi, 2001.

Harry Potter by J.K Rowling is a series of books and movies that follow a young boy who, on his eleventh birthday, is the orphaned son of two powerful wizards and has unique powers of his own. He can escape his current life of living in a house where he is unwanted and go to the halls of Hogwarts, where he will learn all about being a wizard.  Along the way, he makes some great friends, Ron and Hermoine, who will help him unlock the truth about his parent's death and where he came from. There have been two main controversies surrounding the books and movies, including the fact that the book is a Pagan text and that they encourage children not to respond to authority. Some religious groups have also banned the books because of the promotion of witchcraft and occult practices. They also claim that it is anti-family. There have been many controversies with the author, J.K. Rowling, and her opposition to transgender rights. These books are recommended for ages eight and up. The movies have ratings of PG and PG-13, depending on the movie.

Module Five: The Importance of Realism

 

Cheng, Andrea, and Abigail Halpin. The Year of the Book. Sandpiper, 2013.

 

This book, The Year of the Book, by Andrea Cheng, focuses on an introverted Chinese-American girl. While in the fourth grade, she turns to books to help her get through her school year. As the story progresses, she makes friends with a little girl whose parents are going through a bad divorce, as well as an elderly widowed man and her school's crossing guard. This adorable book about friendship talks about the realistic side of making friends and what it is like to be one. It is recommended for children aged seven to ten years.

Fipps, Lisa. Starfish. Penguin Putnam Inc, 2023.

 

Starfish by Lisa Fipps is a realistic story about a young girl dealing with her body image and weight. The story follows Ellie and how she has been bullied for her weight ever since she wore a whale swimsuit. As a way to cope, she makes up a set of rules for herself called “fat girl rules.” These include not making waves, avoiding public eating, and not moving so fast that her body jiggles. In a world entirely of judgment, she finds her safe place in the pool where she can float like a starfish and be as weightless as she wants while taking up all the space she wants. This book is recommended for ages ten plus.

Green, Poppy, and Jennifer Bell. A New Friend: Adventures of Sophie Mouse. Little Simon, 2015.

This first installment of the Adventures of Sophie Mouse series, A New Friend: Adventures of Sophie Mouse By Poppy Green, starts in the spring at the Silverlake Forest. This means all the animals are coming out of hibernation, and all the trees and flowers bloom. As the story progresses, we see that little Sophie Mouse cannot wait to return to school after a long winter break. Even more exciting is that a new student is coming into her class, but Sohpie is even more shocked to learn that the new student is a snake. The book talks about accepting people as they are. This book is recommended for children between four and eight years.

Greene, Stephanie, and Stéphanie Roth Sisson. Princess Posey and the First Grade Boys. Recorded Books, 2014.

Ew, boys! In Stephanie Greene's Princess Posey and the First-Grade Boys, the main character, Posey, wonders whether she will ever have a good relationship with the boys in her class. The boys can never sit still and always make annoying and rude noises. Posey learns about bullying when she calls one of the boys a weirdo. The only one who can help her is the Pink Princess, who helps her look at it from another perspective and see that boys have feelings. This lets her know she can be friends with boys, too. Bullying is a real thing that happens in schools daily. It is nice to see a realistic story for children that shows that it is wrong and how harmful it can be. This book is recommended for ages between five and eight years.  

Harrell, Rob. Wink: A Novel. Dial Books for Young Readers, an Imprint of Penguin Random House LLC, 2022.

Wink by Rob Harrell explores what it is like for a child to have a cancer diagnosis that prevents him from being an average seventh grader. The main character, Ross Maloy, expresses his grief over not wanting to lose his hair, having to wear hats, or having friends who leave because they do not know what to say. This story is based on the author's real-life experience, which allows him to be more personable in his writing. We see the heartbreaking, uplifting, and hilarious story that embraces one's uniqueness and the weirdness that life has in store. This book is recommended for ages between ten and twelve years.

Hopkins, Ellen. Tricks. Margaret K. McElderry Books, 2017.

What would you do if you had your life taken away from you? Tricks by Ellen Hopkins explores the reality of five different teenagers trying to survive in other parts of the world as they fall into the world of prostitution while they search for freedom and love. The book has five separate stories that will eventually become one impactful story that shows the effects of making one's own choices, having faith, and growing up. Tricks is the first book in a two-part series and is recommended for ages fourteen and up. 

Lai, Remy. Pie in the Sky. ReadHowYouWant, 2020.

The story of Pie in the Sky by Remmy Lai is about a middle schooler's immigration experience. It was voted Parents Magazine's Best Kids Book of the Year for its writing and appeal to fans. When the main character moves to a new country, he wants to live on a new planet because everything is different. His lack of speaking English prevents him from making friends. To cure his loneliness, he daydreams about baking cakes at a bakery called Pie in the Sky. This is important because this is the bakery his father planned to open before dying unexpectedly. This book is recommended for ages between seven and eleven years. 

Resau, Laura, and Gary Blythe. Star in the Forest. Scholastic, 2013.

Star in the Forest by Laura Resau is about an undocumented immigrant family from Mexico. The main character, Zitally’s father, gets arrested for speeding and, in turn, gets deported back to Mexico. Her family decides to pay a coyote to help guide her father home. In the process of fleeing, the father and the coyote get kidnapped and are held for ransom. Once Zitally finds her father's spirit animal in the form of a dog, she realizes that as long as the dog is safe, her father will be secure. This book introduces children to the reality of what immigrants go through and is recommended for ages between seven and ten years.

A Special Spot For

White, E. B. Charlottes Web: E.B. White (1899-1985). Cornerstones Education Limited, 2013.

Charlotte Web by E.B. White is one of America's most loved novels. In the story, Wilbur, the beloved pig to a little girl named Fern, sets out to be killed. In an unlikely turn of events, a spider named Charlotte, Wilbur's friend who lives in his doorway decides to save him. She can save him by spinning words in her web. With its enchanting narrative and unforgettable characters, this heartwarming story captivates readers with its talks of friendship, compassion, and life while showing lessons on empathy for others. The author has also written classic children's books such as Stuart Little and The Trumpet of the Swan. This book is recommended for ages five and up.

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