Summer Events for Children

ALL TOGETHER NOW SUMMER READING PROGRAM: June 19-August 4

Drop-In Summer Story Time at the Library
Monday & Thursday mornings at 10:30 am
June 26 – August 3
No registration required
Toddlers and Preschoolers

Drop-In Summer Story Time for toddlers and preschoolers will start on Monday, June 26 and run through Thursday, August 3. We will be meeting outside on the Library terrace adjoining Mill Creek Park North, so make sure you bring along chairs or blankets to sit on.

Story Time will be held on Mondays and repeated on Thursdays at 10:30 am. Books and activities are geared for toddlers and preschoolers. Each program lasts approximately 30 minutes.

Our story times will include picture, pop-up and interactive books, flannel-board stories, songs, puppets, finger plays and other activities that encourage a love of reading.

* In the event of inclement weather please check with the Library for the status of Story Time.

 

Laugh Factory Comedy and Magic Show in the park – Summer Reading Kick-Off Event
Monday, June 19
11:00 am – 12:00 pm
All Ages
Drop-In Program – Mill Creek Park North

Sponsored by Wolverine Glass

Doug Scheer presents: “Laugh Factory” Comedy and Magic Show. This performance, a perfect combination of wackiness and amazement, will be at Mill Creek Park North. This 45-minute program full of hilarious laughs and audience participation is for all ages. Refreshments will be served at the Farmers Market following the performance. This event kicks off this year’s Summer Reading Program “All Together Now”. Registration is not required.

 

Kindness Rocks! Rock Painting
Tuesday, June 20
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
All Ages
Drop-In Program

 

This drop-in event is for all ages. Stop by the Library on Tuesday, June 20 any time from 10:00 am until noon and paint a rock. Registration is not required.

 

 

Drop-in Preschool Beach Party Story Time
Wednesday, June 21
10:00 – 10:30 am
Ages five and under
Drop-In Program

 

Wear your sunglasses and flip-flops for this special beach themed story time. We will make a simple craft at the end. Registration is not required.

 

Build Together Now!
Saturday, June 24
10:00 – 11:00 am
All Ages

Drop-In Program

 

Come show us how creative you can be with Legos, building blocks, K’nex, and more! We provide the building materials – you provide the imagination. Let’s build! Registration is not required.

 

 

Stevens Puppets presents Beauty & the Beast
Friday, June 30
11:00 am – 12:00 pm
All Ages
Drop-In Program

 

Beauty and the Beast is a touching and humorous marionette play full of chuckles and drama.  Artistic staging and clever effects accented with beautiful harp music bring this ever popular classic triumphantly to life. Registration is not required.

 

 

Ice Cream Social for Dexter Library Card Holders and Drop-In Crafts
Wednesday, July 5
11:00 am – 1:00 pm
All Ages
Drop-In Program

 

Show your Dexter District Library card and receive FREE ice cream – located in front of the Library. During our Ice Cream Social, there will be a variety of drop-in crafts on the lower level for all ages. Registration is not required.

 

Drummunity
Friday, July 7
11:00 am – 12:00 pm
All Ages
Drop-In Program

Join Lori Fithian for Drummunity! She’ll bring the drums – YOU get to play them! The whole family gets to drum, sing and dance in this fun and energizing program. Lori brings all kinds of drums and percussion instruments, so the whole community can make music together! Registration is not required.

 

Bluey Bash
Ages 5 and under
Saturday, July 8
1:00 – 2:00 pm
Drop-In Program

Children ages 5 and under, along with their caregivers, are invited to a special Bluey Bash at the Library – for real life! Take a journey to Australia and explore a variety of stations with crafts and activities inspired by everyone’s favorite blue heeler and her family. Registration is not required.

 

Drop-in Suncatcher Craft
Children of all ages
Tuesday, July 11
10:00 – 11:00 am
Drop-In Program

Celebrate summer by painting a suncatcher to hang in your home. A variety of designs will be available to choose from. Registration is not required.

 

Mad Science: Radical Robots
Wednesday, July 12
Session 1 – 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Session 2 – 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Grades K – 4

Registration required and begins Wednesday, June 21

 

In this Radical Robots workshop, learn how to build your very own robot hand to take home in this class that focuses on technology. Explore how robots can be used to make our lives easier. Experiment with robots that can do some extraordinary tasks, infrared robots, robotic arms and even soccer playing robots. Registration is required for this independent program as the presenter does enforce a limit to the class size.

 

Big Truck and Emergency Vehicle Day
Friday, July 14
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
All Ages
Drop-In Program

The Dexter District Library will host a large variety of trucks and emergency vehicles for children and adults of all ages to experience, rain or shine. The parking lot will be closed during this event to allow freedom to browse, tour and talk to the owners and operators of the wonderful machines that make our lives easier and safer. Bring your camera – there will be plenty of photo opportunities with the vehicles and special costumed characters, Elephant and Piggie. Registration is not required.

 

Wings of Fire Party
Grades K – 8
Tuesday, July 18
2:00 – 3:30 pm
Drop-In Program

If you missed the Wings of Fire party this spring, you’re in luck! This is another chance to celebrate your favorite dragon series with crafts, games, and activities. Anyone who loves dragons is welcome to drop in and join the fun! Registration is not required.

 

Baffling Bill the Magician
Friday, July 21
11:00 am – 12:00 pm
All Ages
Drop-In Program – Mill Creek Park North

 

Prepare to be amazed by Baffling Bill the Magician and his sidekick, Gus the Bunny. This 40-minute show encourages summer reading through magic, audience participation and laughter.  All ages, everyone is welcome. Registration is not required.

 

 

Stuffed Animal Play Date
Ages 5 and under
Tuesday, July 25
10:00 – 11:00 am
Drop-In Program

Bring your favorite stuffed friend to the library for a day of fun. We’ll begin the day with a story and then move on to a variety of activities and crafts you can enjoy together. Registration is not required.

 

Science Alive – Live Animal program
Wednesday, July 26
Session 1 – 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Session 2 – 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Grades K – 4

Registration required and begins Wednesday, July 5

Come see how Science Alive brings the study of science to life by presenting a personalized, interactive experience with an array of live critters. A Science Alive biologist, along with each animal visits each child individually for an “up close and personal” animal encounter. Registration is required for this independent program as the presenter does enforce a limit to the class size.

 

 

Kevin Devine Outdoor Concert
Friday, July 28
11:00 am – 12:00 pm

All Ages
Drop-In Program – Mill Creek Park North

Let’s all sing together at this fun, interactive concert for children and families. Everyone is welcome to attend this FREE outdoor concert. Registration is not required.

 

 

Enchanted Forest Crafts
Tuesday, August 1
11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Children of all ages
Drop-In Program

Paint a fairy door, decorate a unicorn headband, and make a magic wand at this drop-in craft program. Dress as your favorite enchanted forest character or creature if you feel inspired. Registration is not required.

 

Movie & Popcorn for Kids
Wednesday, August 2
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Children of all ages
Drop-In Program

Kids of all ages are invited to stop by the Library and watch The Mitchells vs. The Machines (2021) on the big screen while enjoying a free bag of popcorn. Registration is not required. 

After Katie Mitchell is accepted to the university of her dreams, her father, Rick, decides that it will only be fitting for the whole family to drive her to school and have an adventure. However, their plans are ruined when technology—phones, appliances, and personal robots, among others—stages a revolution against humanity. They now find themselves with two malfunctioning robots working to save the world from destruction.

Rated PG – 1 hour 54 minutes

 

 

Talewise presents “Science Heroes: Saving Earth Together”
Friday, August 4
11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Grades K – 4

Drop-In Program
Sponsored by Pearl Planning

Science and stories collide in this brand new interactive STEM program! Two unlikely heroes must learn to WORK TOGETHER to stop a super polluting mastermind! Throughout the story, you’ll help the performer conduct amazing science experiments all about air pressure, the laws of motion, chemical reactions, and much more! Registration is not required.

Spring Youth Programs

Spring Events for Children

Drop-In Spring Story Time at the Library
Monday & Thursday mornings at 11:00 am
March 27 – May 18
No registration required

Drop-In Spring Story Time for toddlers and preschoolers will start on Monday, March 27 and run through Thursday, May 18. We will be meeting in the Large Meeting Room on the lower level of the Library.

Story Time will be held on Mondays and repeated on Thursdays at 11:00 am. Books and activities are geared for toddlers and preschoolers. Each program lasts approximately 30 minutes.

Our story times will include picture, pop-up and interactive books, flannel-board stories, songs, puppets, finger plays and other activities that encourage a love of reading.

*Drop-In Story Times may be cancelled if public health conditions change.

 

Toddler Story Time on Tuesday & Wednesday mornings at 10:00 am
Preschool Story Time on Tuesday & Wednesday mornings at 11:00 am
March 28 – May 17
Registration required and begins on Monday, March 13

Registration for the Spring session of Toddler Story Time and Preschool Story Time begins Monday, March 13. Spring Story Times for toddlers and preschoolers will start on Tuesday, March 28 and run until Wednesday, May 17. Registration is required for Toddler Story Time and Preschool Story Time. Parents or caregivers of children may register on our website through our calendar of events or by calling 734-426-4477. Children may only be registered for one 8-week session. Registration will be on a first come first served basis.

Toddler Story Time will be held on Tuesdays at 10:00 am and repeated on Wednesdays at 10:00 am. Books and activities are geared for children 18 months to 3 years of age. Each program lasts approximately 30 minutes.

Preschool Story Time will be held on Tuesdays at 11:00 am and repeated on Wednesdays at 11:00 am. Books and activities are geared for children 3 to 5 years of age. Each program lasts approximately 30 minutes.

Children under 18 months may attend, however books and activities are geared for toddlers and preschoolers. Infants are welcome at story times with their siblings.  Parents or caregivers are required to attend.

Spring Story Times for children include picture, pop-up and interactive books, flannel-board stories, songs, puppets, finger plays and other activities that encourage a love of reading.

 

Chess Club
Kids and Teens
Wednesday, March 8
6:30 – 8:00 pm

Registration is required. Registration begins Wednesday, February 8

If you enjoy playing chess, join us for our monthly chess games this spring. Compete in tournament-style play or a casual game and improve your skills. All kids and teens with at least a basic knowledge of chess gameplay are welcome to attend.

 

Club Create Book Club
Grades 1 – 2
Thursday, March 9
4:30 – 5:15 pm

Club Create is an independent book club for first and second graders. Each month Ms. Krista will read longer picture books centered on a theme and the group will participate in activities and crafts related to the theme. The March theme is Leprechauns.

Registration is required. Registration begins Thursday, February 9

 

Super Stories Book Club
For Young Fives and Kindergartners
Tuesday, March 14
4:30 – 5:00 pm

Theme:  Weather

This is a story and craft program held in person at the library for kids transitioning out of story time and into book club. Adults should attend this program with their children. Each month Miss Ruth will read books related to a theme and then the kids will do a theme related craft or activity.

Registration is required. Registration begins Tuesday, February 14

 

All Star Readers Book Club
Grades 3 – 4
Thursday, March 16
4:30 – 5:30 pm

All Star Readers is an independent book club for third and fourth graders.  Each month we will play an icebreaker game, have a book discussion, and do an activity related to the book we discuss. Books will be available to pick up at the library after you register. The March book is Maya and the Robot by Eve L. Ewing.

Registration is required. Registration begins Thursday, February 16

 

Makerspace
Grades K – 8
Thursday, March 23
4:30 pm – 5:30 pm

Drop-In Program

Make, build, craft and explore. Participate in a variety of open-ended activities. We supply the materials and you supply the imagination.

Registration is not required

 

Drop-in Suncatcher Craft
Children of all ages
Saturday, March 25
11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Drop-In Program

Celebrate the sunny days of spring by painting a suncatcher to hang in your home. A variety of designs will be available to choose from.

Registration is not required

 

Fun Comedy Magic Show with Gordon Russ
Children of All Ages
Tuesday, March 28
1:00 – 2:00 pm
Registration required

Registration is required and begins Tuesday, February 28

Come enjoy a high energy, funny family show that mixes comedy, magic, funny situations, and a whole lot of audience participation.

 

Wings of Fire Party
Grades K – 8
Wednesday, March 29
2:00 – 3:30 pm

Drop-In Program

Calling all Wings of Fire fans! Celebrate your favorite dragon series with crafts, games, and activities. Anyone who loves dragons is welcome to drop in and join the fun!

Registration is not required

 

DIY Wood Slice Keychain Craft
Children of all ages
Friday, March 31
10:30 – 11:30 am

 Drop-In Program

Create a wood slice key chain that is uniquely yours. Decorate it using paint markers and other embellishments.

Registration is not required

 

Lego Challenge
Grades K – 8
Tuesday, April 4
4:30 pm – 5:30 pm

Registration is required. Registration begins Tuesday, March 7

Join us for a building challenge at the Library. Kids in grades K-8 are invited to use a selection of provided Lego bricks to construct an object to fit a theme chosen by the Librarian.

 

Chess Club
Kids and Teens
Wednesday, April 5
6:30 – 8:00 pm

Registration is required. Registration begins Wednesday, March 8

If you enjoy playing chess, join us for our monthly chess games this spring. Compete in tournament-style play or a casual game and improve your skills. All kids and teens with at least a basic knowledge of chess gameplay are welcome to attend.

 

Drop-In Games
Grades K – 8
Thursday, April 7
2:00 – 3:00 pm

Drop-In Program

Kids and teens in grades K-8 can stop by to play a variety of games. Take part in competition-style games for a chance to win a small prize.

Registration is not required

 

Super Stories Book Club
For Young Fives and Kindergartners
Tuesday, April 11
4:30 – 5:00 pm

Theme:  Spring

This is a story and craft program held in person at the library for kids transitioning out of story time and into book club. Adults should attend this program with their children. Each month Miss Ruth will read books related to a theme and then the kids will do a theme related craft or activity.

Registration is required. Registration begins Tuesday, March 14

 

Club Create Book Club
Grades 1 – 2
Thursday, April 13
4:30 – 5:15 pm

Club Create is an independent book club for first and second graders. Each month Ms. Krista will read longer picture books centered on a theme and the group will participate in activities and crafts related to the theme. The April theme is Food.

Registration is required. Registration begins Thursday, March 9

 

Preschool Makerspace
Ages 5 and under
Friday, April 14
11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Drop-In Program

 Make, try, create and play at the Library. Young children will explore a variety of stations with open-ended creative activities designed to encourage early learning. Children need an active adult partner to help them.

Registration is not required

 

All Star Readers Book Club
Grades 3 – 4
Thursday, April 20
4:30 – 5:30 pm

All Star Readers is an independent book club for third and fourth graders.  Each month we will play an icebreaker game, have a book discussion, and do an activity related to the book we discuss. Books will be available to pick up at the library after you register. The April book is The Lemonade War by Jacqueline Davies.

Registration is required. Registration begins Thursday, March 16 

 

Insects & Their Relatives
Grades K – 4
Saturday, April 22
10:00 – 10:45 am
Registration required

Registration is required and begins Wednesday, March 22

See live insects and arachnids up close. Learn about the life cycles, adaptations and amazing behaviors of animals with exoskeletons that range from honey bees to tarantulas.

 

Makerspace
Grades K – 8
Thursday, April 27
4:30 pm – 5:30 pm

Drop-In Program

Make, build, craft and explore. Participate in a variety of open-ended activities. We supply the materials and you supply the imagination.

Registration is not required

 

Lego Challenge
Grades K – 8
Tuesday, May 2
4:30 pm – 5:30 pm

Registration is required. Registration begins Tuesday, April 4

Join us for a building challenge at the Library. Kids in grades K-8 are invited to use a selection of provided Lego bricks to construct an object to fit a theme chosen by the Librarian.

 

Chess Club
Kids and Teens
Wednesday, May 3
6:30 – 8:00 pm

Registration is required. Registration begins Wednesday, April 5

If you enjoy playing chess, join us for our monthly chess games this spring. Compete in tournament-style play or a casual game and improve your skills. All kids and teens with at least a basic knowledge of chess gameplay are welcome to attend.

 

Drop-in Spring Crafts
Children of all ages
Saturday, May 6
11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Drop-In Program

Celebrate the season by making a variety of spring crafts to decorate your home.
Registration is not required

 

Super Stories Book Club
For Young Fives and Kindergartners
Tuesday, May 9
4:30 – 5:00 pm

Theme:  Bugs

This is a story and craft program held in person at the library for kids transitioning out of story time and into book club. Adults should attend this program with their children. Each month Miss Ruth will read books related to a theme and then the kids will do a theme related craft or activity.

Registration is required. Registration begins Tuesday, April 11

 

Club Create Book Club
Grades 1 – 2
Thursday, May 11
4:30 – 5:15 pm

Club Create is an independent book club for first and second graders. Each month Ms. Krista will read longer picture books centered on a theme and the group will participate in activities and crafts related to the theme. The May theme is Spring.

Registration is required. Registration begins Thursday, April 13

 

KinderConcert!
Ages 5 and under
Saturday, May 13
12:00 pm – 12:30 pm

Drop-In Program

Children ages five and younger and their caregivers will find that music comes alive during this 30-minute concert.  Don’t worry about wiggly tots sitting still for a concert – they will be encouraged to dance and move while listening to the music, hearing a story being told with musical accompaniment and learning about a special orchestral instrument.  Members of the A2SO lead children on a guided introduction to the instruments of the orchestra.

Registration is not required

 

All Star Readers Book Club
Grades 3 – 4
Thursday, May 18
4:30 – 5:30 pm

All Star Readers is an independent book club for third and fourth graders.  Each month we will play an icebreaker game, have a book discussion, and do an activity related to the book we discuss. Books will be available to pick up at the library after you register. The May book is I Survived: Courageous Creatures by Lauren Tarshis.

Registration is required. Registration begins Thursday, April 20

 

Makerspace
Grades K – 8
Thursday, May 25
4:30 pm – 5:30 pm

Drop-In Program

Make, build, craft and explore. Participate in a variety of open-ended activities. We supply the materials and you supply the imagination.

Registration is not required

 

Preschool Makerspace
Ages 5 and under
Friday, Jun 9
11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Drop-In Program

 Make, try, create and play at the Library. Young children will explore a variety of stations with open-ended creative activities designed to encourage early learning. Children need an active adult partner to help them.

Registration is not required

 

Club Create Book Club
Grades 1 – 2
Thursday, Jun 22
2:00 – 2:45 pm

Club Create is an independent book club for first and second graders. Each month Ms. Krista will read longer picture books centered on a theme and the group will participate in activities and crafts related to the theme. The June theme is All Together Now.

Registration is required. Registration begins Thursday, May 11

 

Super Stories Book Club
For Young Fives and Kindergartners
Tuesday, Jun 27
2:00 – 2:45 pm

Theme:  All Together Now

This is a story and craft program held in person at the library for kids transitioning out of story time and into book club. Adults should attend this program with their children. Each month Miss Ruth will read books related to a theme and then the kids will do a theme related craft or activity.

Registration is required. Registration begins Tuesday, May 9

 

All Star Readers Book Club
Grades 3 – 4
Thursday, Jun 29
2:00 – 3:00 pm

All Star Readers is an independent book club for third and fourth graders.  Each month we will play an icebreaker game, have a book discussion, and do an activity related to the book we discuss. Books will be available to pick up at the library after you register. The June book isSaving Winslow by Sharon Creech.

Registration is required. Registration begins Thursday, May 18

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“W” Authors

  • Ruby’s Beauty Shop by Rosemary Wells – EASY WEL
  • Can You See What I See?: Toyland Express by Walter Wick – EASY WIC
  • The Little Mouse, The Red Ripe Strawberry, and The Big Hungry Bear by Don and Audrey Wood – EASY WOO
  • Mac and Cheese by Sarah Weeks – READER2 E W 
  • Dragon Masters: Rise of the Earth Dragon by Tracey West – READER4 E 
  • Here’s Hank: Bookmarks Are People Too! by Henry Winkler and Lin Oliver – SERIES HERE’S HANK 
  • Stick Dog by Tom Watson – J WAT
  • One Crazy Summer by Rita Williams-Garcia – J WIL
  • Hilo: The Boy Who Crashed to Earth by Judd Winick – J 741.597 WIN
  • Scaredy Squirrel Prepares for Christmas: [A Safety Guide for Scaredies] by Mélanie Watt – HOLIDAY WAT
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Color Word Title

  • Little Owl’s Orange Scarf by Tatyana Feeney – EASY FEE
  • The Little Red Hen by Paul Galdone – EASY GAL and J 398.2 GAL
  • Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? by Bill Martin – EASY MAR
  • Pinkalicious and Planet Pink by Victoria Kann – READER2 E K
  • Green Eggs and Ham by Dr. Seuss – READER2 E S
  • The Silver Chair by C.S. Lewis – J LEW
  • Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery – J MON
  • Pink Dolphins by Claire Vanden Branden – J 599.538 VAN
  • Black Panthers by Kenny Abdo – J 599.75 ABD
  • Eat Your Greens, Reds, Yellows, and Purples: Children’s Cookbook by DK – J 641.563 EAT
biography

Biographies

  • Look Up with Me: Neil deGrasse Tyson: A Life Among the Stars by Jennifer Berne – EASY BER
  • Only Passing Through: The Story of Sojourner Truth by Anne F. Rockwell – EASY ROC
  • Dizzy by Jonah Winter – EASY WIN
  • The Fantastic Undersea Life of Jacques Cousteau by Dan Yaccarino – EASY YAC
  • Jane Goodall: A Champion of Chimpanzees by Sarah Albee – READER2 E A
  • Banksy Graffitied Walls and Wasn’t Sorry by Fausto Gilberti – J 920 BAN
  • Saving American Beach: The Biography of African American Environmentalist MaVynee Betsch by Tyline Heidi King – J 920 BET
  • Chadwick Boseman by Pete DiPrimio – J 920 BOS
  • Ruth Bader Ginsburg by Jessie Alkire – J 920 GIN
  • Greta Thunberg: Climate Crisis Activist by Matt Doeden – J 920 THU

 

non-fiction

Non-fiction (factual) book

  • Dinosaurs Roar, Butterflies Soar! by Bob Barner – EASY BAR
  • Hello Lighthouse by Sophie Blackall – EASY BLA
  • The Library Bus by Bahram Rahman – EASY RAH
  • Mackinac Bridge: The Five Mile Poem by Gloria Whelan – EASY WHE
  • Helpers in Your Neighborhood by Shira Evans – READER1 E N
  • Jump Shot by David Sabino – READER2 E S
  • Truth or Lie: Presidents! by Erica Perl – READER3 E P
  • Marshes and Swamps by Gail Gibbons – J 551.41 GIB
  • Curiosity: The Story of a Mars Rover by Markus Motum – J 629.295 MOT
  • Minecraft Mobestiary by Alex Wiltshire – J 793.932 MIN
around the world

Books set in Another Country

  • Carson Crosses Canada by Linda Bailey (Canada) – EASY BAI 
  • Madeline by Ludgwig Bemelmans (France) – EASY BEM
  • The Ocean Calls by Tina Chow (Korea) – EASY CHO
  • Desert Girl, Monsoon Boy by Tara Dairman (India) – EASY DAI 
  • Rechenka’s Eggs by Patricia Polacco (Russia) – EASY POL
  • Akata Witch by Nnedia Okorafor (Nigeria) – J OKO
  • Amal Unbound by Aisha Saeed (Pakistan) – J SAE
  • The Invention of Hugo Cabret: A Novel in Words and Pictures by Brian Selznick (France) – J SEL
  • Bronze and Sunflower by Cao Wenxuan (China) –  J WEN
  • When Stars Are Scattered by Victoria Jamieson and Omar Mohamed (Kenya) – J 741.597  

 

animal books

Animal Books

  • Girl Versus Squirrel by Hayley Barrett – EASY BAR
  • The Very Clumsy Click Beetle by Eric Carle – EASY CAR
  • Hippos Are Huge! by Jonathan London – EASY LON
  • They All Saw a Cat by Brendan Wenzel – EASY WEN
  • Baby Hedgehogs by Megan Borgert-Spaniol – READER1 E B
  • The Unlikely Story of a Pig in the City by Jodi Kendall – J KEN
  • The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate – NEWBERY 2013
  • Extremely Gross Animals: Stinky, Slimy, and Strange Animal Adaptations by Claire Eamer – J 590 EAM
  • How to Talk to a Tiger…and Other Animals by Jason Bittel – J 591.59 BIT
  • Laugh Out Loud Animals by Jeffrey Burton – J 818.602 BUR
caring and kindness

Books about Caring and Kindness

  • I am a Kindness Hero by Jennifer Adams – EASY ADA
  • Clark the Shark Dares to Share by Bruce Hale – EASY HAL
  • Ella and Penguin:  A Perfect Match by Megan Maynor – EASY MAY
  • The Kindness Book Todd Parr – EASY PAR
  • Each Kindness by Jacqueline Woodson – EASY WOO
  • Biscuit’s Big Friend by Alyssa Satin Capucilli – READER1 E C
  • Anna, Banana and the Friendship Split by Anica Mrose Rissi – SERIES ANNA
  • The Friendship War by Andrew Clements – J FIC CLE
  • The Boys in the Back Row by Mike Jung – J FIC JUN
  • Hello, Universe by Erin Entrada Kelly – NEWBERY 2018
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Graphic Novels

  • Bird and Squirrel by James Burke – J 741.597 BUR
  • Island Book:  The Infinite Land by Evan Dahm – J 741.597 DAH
  • Grump Cat & Garfield by Mark Evanier – J 741.59 DAV
  • Charles Dicken’s A Christmas Carol adapted by Rod Espinosa – J 741.596 ESP
  • Max Meow – Cat Crusader by John Gallagher – J 741.597 GAL
  • King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table by Hall and Richards – J 741.596 HAL
  • The Big Book of Wonder Woman by Julie Merberg – J 741.5 MER
  • Hilda and the Mountain King by Luke Pearson – J 741.597 PEA
  • The Prince and the Dressmaker by Jen Wang – J 741.597 WAN
  • The Last Dragon by Jane Yolen and Rebecca Guay – J 741.597 YOL