Childrens Literature

Visual Arts

All of the Colors of the Earth Sheila Hamanaka

All of the Colors of Earth is a very powerful childrens literature piece about all races and ethnicities and
teaches children to be open and learn about all. It engages them in many colors and invigorating
illustrations to help them learn about the many ethnicities of the world.

Flora the Flamingo Molly Idle

Flora the Flamingo is a book for Pre-School ages 2-4. It tells a story about a graceful flamingo with a love
of dancing through only images.

A Splash of Red- The Life and Art of Horace Pippin Jen Bryant

A Splash of Red: The Life and Art of Horace Pippin is a biography of a former slave who helped his family
earn money by selling his art work as a boy. This book is written for children in the primary grades.
 Brush of the Gods- Lenore Look

Brush of the Gods was written by Lenore Look and illustrated by Meilo So for primary aged students.
This brightly illustrated book is about the life of Wu Daozi, believed to be China's greatest painter. He
captures the attention of everyone as his beautiful talent creates spectacular paint brush strokes that
spring to life.

Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? Bill Martin and Eric Carle

Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? Is a book written for Pre-School aged children? This book
teaches children not only colors, but also about many animals, opening their young minds to many new
ideas.

Health/Movement

Move Your Body! Gina Bellisario and Renee Kurilla

Move Your Body! Is a very beneficial book that teaches children all about aerobic and anaerobic
exercises and body functions through a story about Natalie getting ready for field day. This book is
written for children in the primary school years.

The Berenstein Bears and TOO MUCH Junk Food- Stan and Jan Berenstein
The Berenstein Bears and Too Much Junk Food is a humorous and educational book about this silly
family of bears that eats poorly and suffer the consequences of doing so. This book is just one of many in
the series written for children in the primary grades.

My Amazing Body- Pat Thomas

My Amazing Body is a lively and informative primary grades book about how children can keep their
bodies healthy by making good choices and staying active. The bright illustrations and simple content
help keep children of all levels engaged.

The Busy Body Book- Lizzy Rockwell

The Busy Body Book: A Guide to Fitness is a very interactive and engaging book for younger children.
Written by Lizzy Rockwell, she writes as well as illustrates ways for children to stay active.

Good For Me and You- Mercer Mayer

Good For Me and You is a childrens literature piece in the Little Critters book series. This book was
written for children ages 4-7 and is about living a healthy and balances lifestyle from eating healthy to
body movement.