Quackers
by, Liz Wong
PreK-2
Quackers is a duck. Although he has paws and whiskers and his quacks sound more like meows. Then Quackers meets a cat. The cat looks and sounds like him, but calls himself a cat, not a duck. Quackers loves being with the cats but misses his duck friends. Find out how Quackers combines both worlds.
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This book is available in the media collection: B 121401
Wonder
by R.J. Palacio
5th grade +
Augie wants nothing more than to be treated like an ordinary kid. As he is starting 5th grade, he classmates cannot seem to get past his extraordinary face. This book is full of heart and hope.
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This book is available in the media collection: B 113769
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The first minute of this video is an overview of the book. The remaining is a reading of a couple chapters that demonstrate acceptance, self-image and overcoming challenges.
The Running Dream
by, Wendelin Van Draanen
6th grade +
Jessica is a runner, at sixteen years old running is who she is. When she loses her leg in a tragic accident she is faced with many obstacles.
Listen in to a few chapters from the book. This book is available in the media collection: B 113563
The first minute of this video is an overview of the book. The remaining is a reading of a couple chapters that demonstrate acceptance, self-image and overcoming challenges.
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