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Ready-For-School Easy Reads
Are you preparing for school to start in the next few weeks? Whether you're going off to school for the very first time or you're already an old pro at first days, we have some suggestions for great books all about going back to school! You can find them in the Readers section of the Children's Department.
Amanda Pig, school girl by Jean Van Leeuwen ; pictures by Ann Schweninger
Angel Cat Sugar. Sweet school day by Ellie O'Ryan ; illustrated by Sachiho Hino ; Angel Cat Sugar characters created by Yuko Shimizu
Fourth Grade Book Discussion
Get together with other fourth graders and talk about a great book! Register online beginning August 12, and then check out the book at the Children’s Desk. Program Date: August 26 at 2-2:45 PM
Book Title: Because of Winn Dixie
Award Winning Books
Hello Summer Readers! Are you looking for a good book to read this summer? Why not check out a book that has won an award? There a ton of great books that have been recognized for how good they are and have recieved awards such as the Caldecott Award, the Newbery Award, or the Coretta Scott King Book Award among others. Plus, these books can help you complete your summer reading log.
Jul 06, 2010
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Mitten Award
Are you looking for an award-winning book so you can complete your Summer Reading log? Don't forget about books that have won the Mitten Award. This award is given yearly to an outstanding children's book that has captured the attention of youth librarians across the state of Michigan.For a listing of books that have won the Mitten Award, click here.
Take a Reading Road Trip to Michigan!
Looking for a great book about Michigan to read this summer? Check out some of the books listed on this Take a Reading Trip to Michigan reading list on The Michigan Department of Education website.

