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Babushka's Doll by Patricia Polacco New York: Aladdin, 1995 U.S.A. Summary: In this cautionary tale Natasha, a demanding and selfish young girl, learns about the virtues of kindness from her Babushka's doll. Gandhi by Demi New York: Margaret K. McElderry Books, 2001 U.S.A. Summary: The spirit of this homage to Mahatma Gandhi is captured in his’s own words: "The force of love by peace always wins over violence.” According to Gandhi, "Nonviolence acts continuously, silently, and ceaselessly till it has transformed the diseased mass into a healthy one." Gandhi led India's struggle for independence from Britain and has often been called "the father of India.” Happy Birthday, Martin Luther King by Jean Marzollo Illustrated by J. Brian Pinkney New York: Scholastic, 1993 U.S.A. Summary: In simple language, this book chronicles the life of Martin Luther King, Jr. from his birth in 1929 to his role as a respected civil rights leader to his assassination in 1964. It Could Always Be Worse by Margot Zemach New York: Scholastic, 1976 EUROPE Summary: In this Yiddish folktale, a poor man complains about living with his mother, wife, and six
children in a one room hut. His rabbi suggests moving the family''s livestock indoors.
The resulting chaos makes the man truly appreciate his family and their humble home.
Mandela: From the Life of the South African Statesman by Floyd Cooper New York: Puffin Books, 1996 U.S.A. Summary: This lengthy book describes significant experiences in Nelson Mandela''s life that greatly influenced his ultimate role in the history of South Africa, and the dismantling of apartheid. One Fine Day by Nonny Hogrogian New York: Macmillan, 1971 Armenia Summary: A greedy fox steals some milk from an old woman''s pail and must work very hard to
repay her and regain his dignity.
One Grain Of Rice by Demi New York: Scholastic, 1997 U.S.A. Summary: Demi calls this "A mathematical folktale" and that it is. Rani is a village girl who uses her ingenuity to outsmart a selfish raja. Her request for but one grain of rice yields more that a billion grains to feed the hungry villagers. The Story of Ferdinand by Munro Leaf Illustrated by Robert Lawson New York: Viking Press, 1936 SPAIN. Summary: Ferdinand the Spanish bull would rather sit and smell the flowers than fight in the ring.
Finally he is allowed to march to his own drummer.
Sybil''s Night Ride by Karen B. Winnick Honesdale: Boyds Mills Press, 2000 U.S.A. Summary: During the Revolutionary War teen-age Sybil Ludington becomes a hero when she bravely rides many miles through the night to warn patriot militiamen of the attack of the British on the town of Danbury, New York. The Tale of Meshka the Kvetch by Carol Chapman New York: E. P. Dutton, 1978 U.S.A. Summary: Meshka, the village kvetch (complainer), complains about everything. When her embellishments come true she learns to appreciate what she has. Under the Lemon Moon by Edith Hope Fine Illustrated by Rene King Moreno New York: Lee & Low, 1999 U.S.A. Summary: Someone has stolen lemons from young Roselinda’s lemon tree. To make matters worse, the tree is very sick. Roselinda''s dilemma leads her to understanding and compassion, and her heart is ”as full as a lemon moon.” |
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Primary Justice Book List