Bibliography

Theme 5: Family Time

The books listed below may be available through publishers, distributors such as bookstores or online retailers, or library systems.

Recommended Leveled Books for Independent Reading

Below Level

Families by Ann Morris
Harper 2000 (32p)
Photographs and brief text celebrate all kinds of families all around the world.
Multicultural

No New Pants by Marcia Leonard
Millbrook 1999 (32p) also paper
A boy prefers his brother's hand-me-down pants to a brand-new pair.
Multicultural

Dan and Dan by Marcia Leonard
Millbrook 1998 (32p)
A boy decribes the things he and his grandfather do together.

Lots of Dads by Shelley Rotner
Dial 1997 (32p)
Photographs show dads engaged in activities from work to play with their children.
Multicultural

About Twins by Shelley Rotner
DK Ink 1999 (32p)
A photo essay reveals both the positive aspects and the drawbacks of being a twin.
Multicultural

Henry and Mudge and the Careful Cousin by Cynthia Rylant
Simon 1994 (32p)
Henry has fun when his cousin Annie visits, even though she's all dressed up.

My Brother, Ant by Betsy Byars
Viking 1996 (32p) also paper
A boy tells four affectionate stories about his younger brother Anthony.

In the Park by Huy Voun Lee
Holt 1998 (32p)
A mother teaches her son to write Chinese words during a spring outing in the park.
Multicultural

Little Sister, Big Sister by Diana Cain Blumenthal
Holt 1999 (56p)
Sisters Edna and Hester boss each other around, stick up for each other, and share fun times.

On Level

The Relatives Came by Cynthia Rylant
Simon 1996 (32p) also paper
A family's Virginia relatives come for a long, loving visit.
Classic

Abuela by Arthur Dorros
Dutton 1991 (32p) also paper
A girl and her grandmother take an imaginary flight over their city. Available in Spanish as Abuela.
Multicultural

A Chair for My Mother by Vera B. Williams
Greenwillow 1998 (32p)
A girl and her mother save their money to buy a comfortable armchair. Available in Spanish as Un sillón para mi mamá.
Classic

The Birthday Swap by Loretta Lopez
Lee & Low 1997 (32p)
A girl looks for the perfect birthday gift for her sister. Available in Spanish as ¡Qué sorpresa de cumpleaños! Multicultural

Lionel and Louise by Stephen Krensky
Dial 1992 (48p) also paper
Siblings Lionel and Louise share many adventures together.

* Casey's New Hat by Tricia Gardella
Houghton 1997 (32p)
Casey finds her grandfather's hat perfect to wear on the ranch.
Multicultural

Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day by Judith Viorst
Simon 1972 (32p) also paper
Alexander knows it's going to be a bad day when he wakes up with gum in his hair. Available in Spanish as Alexander y el día terrible, horrible, espantoso, horroroso.
Classic

Above Level

The Riddle Streak by Susan Beth Pfeffer
Holt 1993 (57p) also paper
Amy learns riddles in the hope of besting her brother Peter at something.
Multicultural

* The Wednesday Surprise by Eve Bunting
Clarion 1989 (32p)
Anna teaches her grandmother to read as a surprise for her dad's birthday.

Grandpa's Corner Store by DyAnne DiSalvo-Ryan
Harper 2000 (40p)
Lucy helps her grandfather keep his store despite competition from a giant new supermarket.
Social Studies

Not My Dog by Colby Rodowsky
Farrar 1999 (70p)
Ellie wants a puppy, not Great-aunt Margaret's fully grown dog.

The Rainbow Tulip by Pat Mora
Viking 1999 (32p)
Participating in a parade helps a Mexican American girl value her dual heritage.
Multicultural