Dancer, singer--who's that, who? Why, that's MISS Josephine Baker, to you!
Josephine Baker treats her entire life like a dazzling stage performance. Growing up poor in a deeply segregated America, she refuses to let unfair rules dictate her future. Armed with unstoppable energy, wild costumes, and a fiercely independent attitude, Josephine dances her way out of poverty and straight into the spotlight. She moves to Paris, breaks through massive racial barriers, and becomes a legendary entertainer with an infectious rhythm and a pet leopard by her side. You will be captivated by her journey from a struggling youth to a glamorous, world-famous superstar. This story celebrates a woman with a heart of gold and a pillar of steel, wrapped up in sparkling sequins and feathers. Her bold spirit will inspire you to dance to your own beat and never accept the word no.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
40 Pages
Oliver Tolliver’s house is perfectly arranged: one table, one chair, one apple, one pear, one of everything. To Oliver, that seems just right. Then Peggoty Small comes to visit and notices something important: with only one of each, there is no room to share. Mary Ann Hoberman turns a simple idea into a warm, funny picture book about friendship, generosity, and making space for someone else. The rhyming text is easy to follow and satisfying to hear aloud, while Marjorie Priceman’s bold illustrations give Oliver’s little world a bright, cheerful energy. Young readers will recognize the comfort of having things just so, as well as the joy that can come when a carefully ordered life opens up to include a friend.
6-8 Years
36 Pages
