Megan Dowd Lambert

A Crow of his Own tells a story about Clyde being the new kid on the farm. He hears about the best rooster, Larry, and tries to be just like him, except he keeps failing, so he starts to act like himself. By finding out who he is and embracing his own character, Larry starts to make friends and had a much better time on the farm. This book could be really beneficial to middle schoolers, even though it is a children's book because it shares a theme of embracing who you are. Middle schoolers are changing every day, so I think this book would comfort them in standing out against the crowd. This could also specifically benefit ELLs and students of color because of bias already within schools.… (mere)

The story presents ideas for how small people can help with the big problem of dogs and cats needing food and homes while also helping out at the local pet shelter. The girls in the story are good friends, one sells lemonade at a sidewalk stand to raise money for food while the other struggles to find the right words for a letter to the newspaper. The important thing is to be involved.
The illustrations by Briana Dengoue are fun, simple, and colorful.
Well suited for reading WITH someone of any age including ESL, and great for gifting to anyone, but especially to a school or your public library!
I requested and received a free temporary e-book on Adobe Digital Editions from Charlesbridge via NetGalley. Thank you!… (mere)