Books in this category include stories about kinds of families and activities that families do, such as celebrating holidays, adopting children and communicating across generations.
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All Books in the Families & Friends Category
Carolyn's Story: A Book About an Adopted Girl Written and Photographed by Perry Schwartz The story of nine-year old Carolyn, who was adopted from Honduras when she was a baby, told in her own words, illustrated with photographs. [Grade Level: K - 6]
A Chair for My Mother Written by Vera B. Williams A girl, her mother and her grandmother work together to buy a new chair after a fire destroys their home. [Grade Level: K - 3]
Char Siu Bao Boy Sandra S. Yamate (Author), Carolina Yao (Illustrator) After being ridiculed by the others at school, Charlie abandons his favorite Chinese food, char siu bao, and tries to eat more "normal" things, but then he finds a way to convert his friends to the tasty dish. [Grade Level: Pre-K - 3]
Chernowitz! Written by Fran Arrick The story of a Jewish boy who is routinely taunted and teased by a school bully whose anti-Semitic antics escalate. [Grade Level: 4 - 6]
Chester's Way Written by Kevin Henkes Best friends Chester and Wilson have the same ways of doing things until a girl moves into town who shows them that different ways can be just as good. [Grade Level: Pre-K - 2]
