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Browse the children's literature titles that are currently being offered by Sweetie's Books. Keep in mind that all books may be purchased through Sweetie's Books, usually at a discount, but may also be purchased through most major bookstores (i.e., Barnes & Noble, Walden Books, Amazon.com, etc.) and distributors.
 
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All About Aisha
Author:  Dyahnne Alston
In this second book of the series, Sweetie and her best friend Aisha want to have a sleep-over.  But because Aisha is a foster child, it's not as simple as it seems.  See how Sweetie's and her parents learn what life can be like for Aisha and other foster children. 
 
Recommended Ages:  6-11  Pages:  44  Price:  $12.95    Preview
 
Teaching Moments:  Learn to keep a daily journal; Vocabulary words for each age. 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
Brown Little Babies
Author:  Evelyn Gresham
Enjoy faces filled with wonder and poems filled with joy! This book is a tribute to all African American babies through poetry and baby pictures.

Recommended Ages:  Pre-school, 0-99   Pages:  42  Price:  $20.99
 
Teaching Moments:  Infants learn to recognize facial features and expressions.  Poetry is very easy to read for beginners. 
 
 
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Christmas Without Santa:  The Reason for the Season
Author:  Deborah Cornin
What is Christmas really about?  Is it Santa Claus or Jesus Christ?  Share one little boys struggle as he searches to find the reason for the season.  This beautiful picture book is illustrated with pictures of the author's Playscale one-of-a-kind dolls depicting traditional holiday scenes.
 
Re commended Ages:  4-8, Pages 20  Price:  $12.95  Preview
 
Teaching Moments:  Sparks discussions on why we celebrate Christmas.  Children may investigate the origin of Santa Claus and the reason why gifts are given at Christmas.
 
 
 
 
Dance Shoes for Jalana
Author:  Michelle Ramsey
In this beautifully illustrated tale, Jalana desperately wants to dance, but just can't seem to get the right moves.  Could the little box buried under the pear tree contain the magic she needs?  Maybe, but later she discovers the real secret to success.
 
Recommended Ages:  Pre-school, 6 -11   Price:  $9.95  Preview
 
Teaching Moments:  Encourage children to write their own fables or write about the one thing that they wish they could do better.
  
    
 
Kat's RED Ball
Author:  Berry Holly
For Early Readers, this book follows the adventures of a dog named Kat as she attempts to find her prized possession, her red ball.  This illustrations are beautiful and Kat is sure to delight very young readers.
 
Recommended Ages:  2-5, Pages 16  Price:  $8.95
 
Teaching Moments:  Perfect for teaching sight words.  The words RED and BALL appear on almost every page.
 
 
 

 Last Night I Dreamt I Was a Doctor
Help your children begin dreaming about all the possibilities that life has to offer. The books in the Last Night I Dreamt series have colorful pictures and are written in an enjoyable, rhythmic style. This special book follows a boy and a girl as they help their patients with a bruised knee, the flu, eating vegetables, and getting a check-up.
Recommended Ages:  Pre-school, 0-7, Pages:  24   Price:  $8.95
 
Teaching Moments:   There are two activity pages at the end of each book to encourage further dialog between teacher or parent and child
 
 
 
 

 
 Last Night I Dreamt I Was a Musician
Help your children begin dreaming about all the possibilities that life has to offer. The books in the Last Night I Dreamt series have colorful pictures and are written in an enjoyable, rhythmic style. This joyful book follows a boy and a girl as they discover the violin, cello, piano, and flute.
Recommended Ages:  Pre-school, 0-7, Pages: 24   Price:  $8.95

 Teaching Moments:   There are two activity pages at the end of each book to encourage further dialog between teacher or parent and child
 
 
 
 

 
 Last Night I Dreamt I Was a Teacher
Help your children begin dreaming about all the possibilities that life has to offer. The books in the Last Night I Dreamt series have colorful pictures and are written in an enjoyable, rhythmic style. This cheerful book follows a boy and a girl as they teach children their ABCs, have story time, sing songs, and go on field trips.
Recommended Ages:  Pre-school, 0-7, Pages: 24   Price:  $8.95
 
Teaching Moments:   There are two activity pages at the end of each book to encourage further dialog between teacher or parent and child
 
 
 

 
 
 
Last Night I Dreamt Set
Help your children begin dreaming about all the possibilities that life has to offer. The books in the Last Night I Dreamt series have colorful pictures and are written in an enjoyable, rhythmic style. Each book follows a boy and girl as they discover what it's like to be a doctor, teacher, or musician.
 
Recommended Ages:  Pre-school, 0-7   Price:  $26.85
 
Teaching Moments:   There are two activity pages at the end of each book to encourage further dialog between teacher or parent and child
  
 
 
 
 
Sweetie's Place:  A Moving Adventure
Author:  Dyahnne Alston
 
In this first book of the series, Sweetie's family is relocating from their home in North Carolina to New York.  At first, Sweetie is very excited about the move, but as time goes on, she starts to realize what and whom she's leaving behind. 
 
Recommended Ages:  6-11  Pages:  44  Price:  $12.95  Preview
 
Teaching Moments:  Using the internet to learn about other cities; Art project - create a memories box; Use the address book to collect street and e-mail addresses from friends and family; Learn to blog or e-mail; Vocabulary words for each age. Coloring pages and crossword puzzle available.  Contact us for lesson plans.
 
  
 
  
'Tunde, the Little Nigerian Prince
 
In this first book in a series of stories of Princess Ayo's father, we are introduced to little Prince 'Tunde, the son of a Nigerian King.  'Tunde gets to go to school and discovers his love of learning as the result of the actions of a very persistent Missioary Lady. 
 
Recommended Ages:  5-8  Pages:  24  Price:  $9.95  Preview.
 
Teaching Moments:  Using the internet to learn about Nigeria and other African countries.  Vocabulary words for each age.  Contact us for lesson plans.