Grace is a young girl with big dreams! She loves to read and act out stories. Grace is excited to audition for the main character in her school play! When her classmates say she shouldn’t audition for Peter Pan because she is black, Grace’s Nana takes her to see a ballet, starring a ballerina who is also black. Grace learns that she should not allow racial prejudice to discourage her from working toward her dreams. Your family will be cheering Grace on by the end of the book as she overcomes stereotypes and works toward accomplishing her dreams of being an actress! This book is appropriate for a 3rd grade independent reader or a reader who might need support.
Grade: Grade 3
Bats
Have you ever wondered why bats hang upside down? In Bats, Elizabeth Carney answers this question and many more about this fascinating creature. You and your child will learn all about bats: what they eat, how they move and why their faces are so strange looking! Your child will linger over detailed, sometimes
even gruesome, photos of live bats! You’ll be excited to find all of the bat riddles throughout the book and use your growing knowledge of bats to solve each one. After reading this book, your family will develop a deeper understanding and respect for this unique mammal.