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.
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