Grade 5 • Call to Family, Community, and Participation
It ’s a po we r fu l th in g t o re s c ue so m et hi n g . It ch a n g e s bo th of yo u. On the last night of summer vacation, Emma tags along with her game warden father on a call. They expect to rescue a wild rabbit that’s stuck in a picket fence, but instead they find a little bunny, maybe someone’s pet. Emma convinces her father to bring him home for the night. She knows that rabbits can be lucky— and she needs all the luck she can get. Because the next day, Emma starts public school for the very first time. After years of being homeschooled, she’s ready to ride the bus and eat in a cafeteria as a brand-new fifth grader. More than anything, Emma wants a best friend, someone who’s always on her side. But things don’t go as planned. On the first day of school, she’s paired with a boy named Jack for a project. He can’t stay on topic, he speaks out of turn, and he’s obsessed with animals. Jack does not fit in. As Emma and Jack bond over her rescue rabbit, she worries that being seen with Jack will mean that she’s different, too. Will their friendship keep Emma from finding the best friend she’s meant to have? Newbery Honor–winning author Cynthia Lord has written a beautiful and sensitive book about feeling different and staying true to yourself. $17.99 US / $22.99 CAN
Praise for CYNTHIA LORD R u l e s Newbery Honor Book
CYNTHIA LORD Newbery Honor Author of Rules B e ca u s e o f th e
Schneider Family Book Award ALA Notable Children’s Book “Catherine is an endearing narrator who tells her story with both humor and heartbreak. . . . A lovely, warm read, and a great discussion starter.” —School Library Journal A H an df u l o f St ar s ê “Salma’s artistic creativity and gumption awaken Lily to the power of imagination, the importance of embracing change and knowing when to let go of the past, and the rewards of venturing beyond one’s comfort zone.” —Publishers Weekly , starred review ê “It’s the straightforward and unaffected prose (highly suitable for a readaloud as well as reading alone) that really allows Lily’s story to shine.” —Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books , starred review H al f a C ha nc e ê “[Lord] has combined vivid, cinematic description with deft characterization and handles several important issues with sensitivity, nuance, and great skill. A deeply enjoyable read.” —School Library Journal , starred review ê “With winning results, Lord brings the same sensitivity to the subject of dementia that she brought to autism in her Newbery Honor book, Rules .” —Kirkus Reviews , starred review T ou c h B l ue ê “A thoughtful first-person narration. . . . [Tess’s] sense of humor keeps things light.” —The Horn Book , starred review
Because of the Rabbit by Cynthia Lord A heartfelt story about a shy girl, a rescue rabbit, and the importance of finding connections and community.
“Lord interlaces themes of loss, luck, superstition, family, and belonging . . . in this stirring novel.” —Publishers Weekly
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Catching a Storyfish by Janice N. Harrington A moving novel in verse about storytelling, friendship, and finding one’s voice in a new community.
Charles Drew by Aaron Talley Introduces readers to the pioneering work of Dr. Charles Drew, whose contributions to medicine emphasized community and collaboration.
Schomburg by Carole Boston Weatherford & illustrated by Eric Velasquez A lyrical biography of Arturo Schomburg, whose passion for collecting African American historical artifacts preserved a vital legacy.
Squished by Megan Wagner Lloyd & illustrated by Michelle Mee Nutter A humorous graphic novel about a young girl in a large family, learning how to balance independence with the love and chaos of family life.
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