Frank Carlson Library

A curious child wonders if tiny trees dream of being big, if the tallest trees get lonely, and what part is the heart of a tree.

Relates the stories of Marilyn who, at age seventeen, fell in love with James, left her stage-mother, and set out on her own and Angie, her now seventeen-year-old daughter, who returns to Hollywood seeking her father. When Marilyn was seventeen she fell in love with James, who was African-American. Their daughter, Angie, has never met James, and Marilyn has always told her he died before she was born. When Angie discovers evidence of an uncle she's...

"Celebrates the many ways people can join together to become something bigger--an unstoppable force. Each and every one of us can use our voices to make a difference"--

"Each day, the old mailman faithfully delivers special letters to the forest animals. But the mailman has never received any letters of his own. Then one day everything changes..."--page [4] of cover.

"A boy and his grandmother wait and wait and wait. While they wait, they sit and knit, they stretch, they rock, they dance, they pace, they snack, they talk. But still, time passes s-l-o-w-l-y. And all the while, they "sit and knit and wait." What are they waiting for? Spoiler alert! The family's new baby! When mom and dad finally get home from the hospital there is joy and awe--and a special gift for baby, knitted with love. A gentle lesson about...

Illustrations and easy-to-read text celebrate the bonds of love that connect us all.

A faith-based story about the joy of loving family, friends, and neighbors gently introduces young readers to the topic of diversity and love. "Brother, Sister, and Honey Bear love their family. They also love their neighbors! But when the cubs meet folks who talk and dress differently, will they love and accept them, too?" -- Page [4] of cover.

Rhyming text illustrates how small acts become powerful seeds that improves oneself and the community.

A girl who believes in UFOs; a boy who might have finally found his Prince Charming; a hopeful performer who dreams of being cast in her school's production of The Sound of Music; a misunderstood magician of sorts with a power she doesn't quite understand. These plotlines and many more compose the eclectic stories found within the pages of this dynamic, exciting, and expansive collection featuring exclusively Black characters. From contemporary to...

"Starting with A and ending with Z, this beautifully illustrated book will show young readers the many ways they can make the world a kinder place"--