A Child's best friend

Meet Biscuit, the most adorable golden puppy ever. Mention the name Biscuit to anyone who has read these precious books, and they will immediately smile. Pre-readers will love hearing the stories and beginning readers can easily master them. With more than 70 books in the series, choosing one to read will be the hardest part. Caldecott Honor book * Also check out the activities on the Lessons page!

One summer day, 10-year-old India Opal Buloni goes to the 

local supermarket (yes, Winn-Dixie) for some groceries and 

comes home with a dog. Winn-Dixie helps Opal make friends 

and finds the courage to ask important questions. Author Kate DiCamillo said about her book, “This book is (I hope) a hymn of 

praise to dogs, friendship, and the South.”  Newberry Honor book

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Otis is a special tractor. He loves his farm, his farmer, and he especially loves the little calf in the next stall. They become

 great friends, but when the little calf gets stuck in Mud Pond, 

Otis must find a way to save him.  Loren Long has written 

other Otis books, so you will want to read them all. 

Available in Spanish and as a board book or picture book. 

 Born the runt of the litter, Wilbur the pig is saved by Fern Zuckerman. Wilbur enjoys life on the Zuckerman’s farm.  His only worry is that 

one day he will be slaughtered as other pigs are. His friend Charlotte, the spider, promises to help him. Written in 1952, when farms were more common than today, E.B. White's second children's book won the Newberry Award for 1953. Don't miss this beautiful story of 

friendship, loyalty, and the circle of life! Also available in Spanish.

Fry bread is a Native American food. But it is so much more. Told in lively and powerful verse and vibrant illustrations, Fry Bread depicts life in a modern Native American family and shares how this 

traditional food symbolizes their rich heritage. The recipe for fry bread is included, along with author notes on Native American culture.

When Matt's father leaves him to bring the rest of the family to their new home in Maine, he must guard his home and land against potential threats. Matt struggles on his own until he meets Attean, a teen boy who is part of the Beaver clan. Attean teaches Matt 

survival skills and introduces him to his family. Set is the late 1700's, this book presents Native Americans as wise, helpful, and kind.

Corduroy , written in 1968, is a tender story of small teddy bear waiting on a department store shelf for a child’s friendship. 

When a young girl, Lisa, returns to the store with the money 

she has saved and purchases Corduroy, he finds love, friendship, 

and a new home. A classic reminder to see the best in everyone!

The annual Christmas play will never be the same when the 

director breaks her leg and the Herdman children are cast as 

leads. Described as the "worst kids in the history of the world", 

will they ruin the show or make it the best Christmas pageant 

ever? Their unique perspective of the events surrounding Jesus’ 

birth reminds us of all of what Christmas is really about. Funny 

and fast-paced, this is a great read aloud for the entire family

Eric Carle, the creator of The Very Hungry Caterpillar, 

has written a simple picture book for children to enjoy. In 

Do You Want to be My Friend? a small mouse goes on a

search for the perfect friend. The bright pictures help young 

ones explore colors, animals, and sounds. The text will 

guide children in learning what makes a perfect friend.

In the book The Junction of Sunshine and Lucky, Holly Schindler introduces Auggie, who lives with her grandpa in Serendipity Place. When new members of the House Beautification Committee find the homes in their neighborhood as “against code”, Auggie partners with her grandpa to use their resources and creativity to demonstrate friendship with their neighbors and maybe even save the community.