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Children's Aid Book Recommendations & Book Mentions

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Book Cover for: If You Want a Friend in Washington: Wacky, Wild & Wonderful Presidential Pets, Erin McGill

If You Want a Friend in Washington: Wacky, Wild & Wonderful Presidential Pets

Erin McGill
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Today, we continue our #ReadingontheRug series with children’s book author/illustrator Erin McGill. The kids from our Richmond Early Learning Center loved listening to @WallcoJ read from her book, "If You Want a Friend in Washington: Wacky, Wild & Wonderful Presidential Pets." https://t.co/klwTpd9YE8

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Book Cover for: Thank You, Neighbor!, Ruth Chan

Thank You, Neighbor!

Ruth Chan
Children's AidChildren's Aid

In honor of #NationalReadingMonth, @ohtruth, stopped by to read her new book, "Thank You, Neighbor," to our kiddos in Washington Heights. A story that shows us how kindness and gratitude builds a stronger community. Thank you, Ruth! https://t.co/dwy9S0drf4

Hardcover, 2021

$19.99Member price:$9.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Book Cover for: Everything Naomi Loved, Katie Yamasaki

Everything Naomi Loved

Katie Yamasaki
Children's AidChildren's Aid

Today, we continue our #ReadingontheRug series with acclaimed #muralist, #author, and #illustrator @Katie_Yamasaki. Through her book, "Everything Naomi Loved," our kids learned how you can use art and imagination to capture the essence of a community. #edchat

Paperback, 2025

$8.99Member price:$4.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Book Cover for: Our Skin: A First Conversation about Race, Megan Madison

Our Skin: A First Conversation about Race

Megan Madison
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We're so grateful to Megan Madison for joining us for our "Reading on the Rug" series! Her book "Our Skin," part of "First Conversations" series with Jessica Ralli, explores skin color & unfair treatment. It teaches young minds racism hurts & they can make a difference. https://t.co/idbjNlB81L

Board Book, 2021

$9.99Member price:$4.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Book Cover for: Washington Heights: The Heights, Lou Diamond

Washington Heights: The Heights

Lou Diamond
Children's AidChildren's Aid

Recently, author Kianny N. Antigua joined us for our annual "Reading on the Rug" series. Our little learners at P.S. 152 in #WashingtonHeights enjoyed listening to Kianny read her #bilingual children's book "Greña / Crazy Hair." #edchat

Paperback, 2014

$15.99Member price:$7.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Book Cover for: Bronx, Avery Gale

Bronx

Avery Gale
Children's AidChildren's Aid

#NationalReadingMonth continues and we are thrilled to introduce you to our next “Reading on the Rug” guest. Her name is Naaz Khan, and she read her book “Room For Everyone" to our kids in the #Bronx. Learn more about Naaz Khan: http://naazkhan.org https://t.co/BVqlYHrE93

Paperback, 2020

$9.99Member price:$4.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Book Cover for: Not Little, Maya Myers

Not Little

Maya Myers
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Our "Reading on the Rug" series continues with the fantastic artist and author @HyewonYum. Her heartwarming book "Not Little" inspires kids to discuss the importance of treating others fairly and shows that our bravery can make us BIG even when we feel small. https://t.co/R9Qwy9Jatz

Hardcover, 2021

$18.99Member price:$9.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Book Cover for: I Am Love: A Book of Compassion, Susan Verde

I Am Love: A Book of Compassion

Susan Verde
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Author Susan Verde joined our #ReadingontheRug series and treated our youngest learners at the Drew Hamilton Early Childhood Center to a reading of her book "I Am Love: A Book of Compassion." @susanverde's story shows us how love can manifest itself through kindness. #edchat https://t.co/owtDEz8Fxy

Hardcover, 2019

$14.99Member price:$7.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Book Cover for: Room for Everyone, Naaz Khan

Room for Everyone

Naaz Khan
Children's AidChildren's Aid

#NationalReadingMonth continues and we are thrilled to introduce you to our next “Reading on the Rug” guest. Her name is Naaz Khan, and she read her book “Room For Everyone" to our kids in the #Bronx. Learn more about Naaz Khan: http://naazkhan.org https://t.co/BVqlYHrE93

Hardcover, 2021

$17.99Member price:$8.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Book Cover for: My Paati's Saris, Jyoti Rajan Gopal

My Paati's Saris

Jyoti Rajan Gopal
Children's AidChildren's Aid

We were honored to have @JyotiGopal join us for our "Reading on the Rug" series. She's an inspirational source of creativity & love! Her books, "American Desi" & "My Paati's Saris," have both been named Best Books of 2022 by the NY Public Library & School Library Journal! https://t.co/r8QihCzR6A

Hardcover, 2022

$18.99Member price:$9.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book