Books that have helped Leona and Lionel

Reading together as a family is therapeutic, reassuring and a wonderful shared experience. If you and your family go to the library, a librarian can help every child find just the right book.

Some of these books have helped Between the Lions' Leona and Lionel cope with fear and loss. Others have taught them about helping and tolerance during difficult times. We've listed them by cub -- Leona is four and Lionel is seven.

Books about coping with fear

LEONA, AGE 4:

Brave Bear by Kathy Mallat

Sheila Rae, the Brave by Kevin Henkes

There's a Nightmare in My Closet by Mercer Mayer

LIONEL, AGE 7:

Sylvester and the Magic Pebble by William Steig

Abiyoyo by Pete Seeger

The Monster at the End of This Book by Jon Stone

Books about coping with loss

LEONA, AGE 4:

Charlotte's Web by E.B. White

Cat Heaven by Cynthia Rylant

When Dinosaurs Die by Laurie Krasny Brown & Marc Brown

LIONEL, AGE 7:

Charlotte's Web by E.B. White

The Fall of Freddie the Leaf by Leo Buscaglia

The Tenth Good Thing About Barney by Judith Viorst

Books about tolerance

LEONA, AGE 4:

Horton Hears a Who by Dr. Seuss

Mrs. Katz and Tush by Patricia Polacco

Free to Be ... You and Me, Free to Be a Family by Marlo Thomas & Friends

LIONEL, AGE 7:

The Sneetches and Other Stories by Dr. Seuss

Baseball Saved Us by Ken Mochizuki

The Araboolies of Liberty Street by Sam Swope

From http://pbskids.org/lions/books/special_print.html.