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Jeremy’s First Day of Kindergarten is a heartwarming children’s story about kindness, self-acceptance, and the quiet power of a smile. On his first day of school, Jeremy feels nervous, sad, and left out because he is different from the other children. Living with cerebral palsy makes fitting in feel especially difficult, and he wonders if anyone will want to be his friend.
As he learns, plays, and overcomes his fears, Jeremy realizes that everyone is unique and that differences can be strengths. By the end of the day, he gains confidence, finds a sense of belonging, and looks forward to returning to school. This children’s story teaches young readers the importance of friendliness, inclusion, courage, and self-worth.
Clemons Van Forer’s Freedom: The Escape is a sequel to Clemons Van Forer’s Freedom. This story is about a boy named John who loves sharing, with his mother, fictional stories he writes about African American history. In this sequel, Clemons’s daughter, Mateia, overhears the plantation owner and overseer talking about selling her brothers, Rob, and Larry. She shares what she has heard with her mother, Shaka. Shaka shares it with Clemons and her sons before they enter their cabin for the night. Clemons does not want his sons placed on an auction block, so, he and his family plan their escape. Their journey to freedom takes them to the area that is now known as the Great Dismal Swamp.
The story is about an enslaved man named Clemons Van Forer. Joshua, the author, wrote this story to give to his mother on Juneteenth. His grandmother read the story and felt it was worthy of publication.
The main character, Clemons, had heard stories of a man named Tice Davids escaping to freedom from his owner. His owner said that Tice must have escaped through an underground railroad. Clemons dreamed of one day being able to escape with his family. But until that day, he found freedom through the love he and his family had for one another.
BOOK IN A BOOK
Babies are curious, but are not intentionally harmful. A child can learn to treat books with care.
Book was destroyed and tossed into the trash over and over.
I'm doomed, Book thought.
Until Agatha, lent a helping hand and saved Book!
Fluffy - the Neighborhood Dog
Fluffy's owners are the McNabbs who live
on the same block as Katrina.
Katrina looks forward to coming outside to play with Fully
after she finishes her homework and cleans her room.
He protects the community from any harm
and danger. All the neighbors
love Fluffy.
