Henry and Mudge and the Great Grandpas by Cynthia Rylant
Henry and Mudge and Mom and Dad go to visit Great Grandpa, who lives with lots of other grandpas. Who wouldn't smile after a day filled with games, exploring, presents,
stories, swimming in skivvies, and spaghetti? This story is #26 in the easy-to-read series,
but you don't have to be a beginning reader to love Henry and his big dog Mudge.

Wenny has Wings by Janet Lee Carey
Will was almost killed in the same accident that took his sister Wenny's life. He writes
letters to his sister as a way to help him cope with her death and his own near-death
experience. A comforting and hopeful book about a tragedy and how it affects Will's family.

What Did You Put in Your Pocket? by Beatrice Schenk DeRegniers
In this colorful picture book, each day of the week finds another wacky and messy item added to the pocket, from sticky icky molasses to lumpy glumpy potatoes. Pure silliness and even more fun if you sing the words, using the tune for "The Bear went over the Mountain."

Sixteen Years in Sixteen Seconds: The Sammy Lee Story by Paula Yoo
In this inspiring, TRUE story, Sammy Lee, the son of Korean immigrants, attains the goal his father holds for him: becoming a doctor. But Sammy has his own dream; he wants to
be an Olympic gold medal diver. Accomplishing this feat means Sammy must overcome prejudice and other hurdles.The effort and determination of sixteen years come down to the sixteen seconds when he makes his Olympic dive.