Truthy Ruthy by Sari Barel

This lovely children’s book is about how to deal with telling the truth in a creative way

What can you do with a cute little girl, who is not always telling the truth? 

Ruthy is a sweet 5 year old girl, who has gotten used to not telling the truth.
She breaks the rules and says, “It wasn’t me!”Nothing helps until Dad comes up with a brilliant idea that changes the rules of the game. Now Ruthy is “Truthy Ruthy”. Bravo, Daddy!
How does Dad change the rules?
Read this humorous, fun story to find out!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LKd0zC--x3g

Ordinary people change the world . . . Brad Meltzer, author

I love children's biographies.  Here are some newer titles to consider . . . "We can all be heroes. That’s the inspiring message of this lively, collectible picture book biography series from New York Times bestselling author Brad Meltzer."

I am Amelia Earhart - Amelia Earhart refused to accept no for an answer; she dared to do what no one had ever done before, and became the first woman to fly a plane all the way across the Atlantic Ocean. This book follows her from childhood to her first flying lessons and onward to her multi-record-breaking career as a pilot.

I am Abraham Lincoln - Abraham Lincoln always spoke up about fairness, and thus he led the country to abolish slavery. This book follows him from childhood to the presidency, including the Civil War and his legendary Gettysburg Address.

I am Rosa Parks - Rosa Parks dared to stand up for herself and other African Americans by staying seated, and as a result she helped end public bus segregation and launch the country’s Civil Rights Movement.

Heroes for My Daughter - National bestselling novelist Brad Meltzer brings together the stories of fifty-five remarkable individuals, from intellectual explorers such as Marie Curie, Sally Ride, and Jane Goodall to cultural champions like Billie Jean King; from implacable public figures such as Rosa Parks and Winston Churchill to artistic icons such as Leonardo Da Vinci and Stevie Wonder; and beyond. Heroes for My Daughter is Meltzer’s collection of inspirational, real-life figures for his daughter, and yours, to learn how to lead a powerful, motivated, fulfilling life.

Heroes for My Son - Bestselling novelist Brad Meltzer (The Book of Fate, The Tenth Justice, The Book of Lies) has been collecting heroes from whom his son can learn how to live a good life. In Heroes for My Son, Meltzer shares, with parents everywhere, the stories of 52 such heroes—from Dr. Seuss and Mr. Rogers to Mother Theresa and Mohandas Gandhi.

 

Here is the link to the author's page http://bradmeltzer.com/

 

2013 books list for children . . .

If you are looking for recent titles, check out these lists . . . http://www.ala.org/alsc/awardsgrants/notalists/ncb

The Big Snow by Berta Hader and Elmer Hader

A classic!  The woodland animals were all getting ready for the winter. Geese flew south, rabbits and deer grew thick warm coats, and the raccoons and chipmunks lay down for a long winter nap. Come Christmastime, the wise owls were the first to see the rainbow around the moon. It was a sure sign that the big snow was on its way.

Interest Level    Grades PreK - 3

Reading Level   Grade level Equivalent: 3.2    Lexile Measure^®: 710L