New Titles

El circulo de las calabazas : historia de un huerto /

Levenson, George.


Translation of: Pumpkin circle. Booklist, Februar. Criticas starred, Januar. Horn Book, Apri. Bo. Criticas s. Hor. Rhyming text and photographs follow a pumpkin patch as it grows and changes, from seeds to plants to pumpkins ready to harvest, to jack-o-lanterns and then to seeds again.
Date Published:2002

Bobby and Mandee's good touch, bad touch

Kahn, Robert S.


"Children's safety book."--Cover. Introduces the topic of sexual abuse, and how children can protect themselves. Includes questions to gauge the child's understanding, and tips for parents.
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Rocking in my school shoes

Litwin, Eric.


Pete the cat moves, grooves, and sings while exploring the different parts of school.
Date Published:2011

I broke my trunk!

Willems, Mo.


Gerald the elephant tells his best friend Piggie a long, crazy story about how he broke his trunk.
Date Published:2011

It's my body

Freeman, Lory.


Written to help adults and preschool children talk about sexual abuse, this book emphasizes self-reliance and open communication. Instead of the specifics of sexual abuse, this guide tells children how to use their feelings to decide whether to share their bodies. Introduces two "touching codes" which children can use to protect themselves when they're uncomfortable. This book is popular with preschool teachers and pediatricians, who report children sometimes practice the protective phrases on siblings and dolls. Available in Spanish; see page 60.
Date Published:1982

Written to help adults and preschool children talk about sexual abuse, this book emphasizes self-reliance and open communication. Instead of the specifics of sexual abuse, this guide tells children how to use their feelings to decide whether to share their bodies. Introduces two "touching codes" which children can use to protect themselves when they're uncomfortable. This book is popular with preschool teachers and pediatricians, who report children sometimes practice the protective phrases on siblings and dolls. Available in Spanish; see page 60.

Date Published:1982