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VIRTUES

Assertive, Courageous, Encouragement, Fortitude, Helpfulness, Heroic, Justice, Reliability, Valor

TRAITS

Self Assurance, Self Control, Steadfast, Tolerant, Vanity

TOPICS

Conquer Fears - Hands On - Firefighting - Overcoming Trouble - Overcoming Smallness - Punishment - Rescuing - Survival - Try New Things


VIRTUES


Assertive


Apples to Oregon: Being the (Slightly) True Narrative of How a Brave Pioneer Father Brought Apples, Peaches, Pears, Plums, Grapes, and Cherries (and Children) Across the Plains. (and Children) Across the Plains.

by Deborah Hopkinson, Illus. by Nancy Carpenter - 2004

Aladdin

A tall tale about a father ignoring his daughter until his goal of bringing fruit trees west has been accomplished.


The Fool of the World and the Flying Ship: A Russian Tale

by Arthur Ransome - 1968

Farrar, Straus and Giroux

This folktale shows that you can achieve anything you set your hearts to.


I Could Do That: Esther Morris Gets Women the Vote

by Linda White - 2005

Farrar, Straus and Giroux

In 1869, one womans attitude helped all women eventually vote.


I Lost My Bear

by Jules Feiffer - 1998

HarperCollins Publishers

A girl becomes a detective to find her favorite missing toy.


Mitchell Goes Bowling

by Hallie DurandIllus. by Tony Fucile - 2013

Candlewick

A kid who like to knock things down decides to share bowling with his dad.

Read It At

Sparta Lanes - 43 Center St, Sparta Township, NJ 07871 (973) 729-6135


Noisy Nora

by Rosemary Wells - 1973

Puffin Book

A middle child seeks parental attention by hiding inside a closet and taking things into her own hands.


The Things I Can Do

by Jeff Mack - 2013

Roaring Brook Press

A confident boy marks his accomplishments & feats by turning them into rhymes.

Read It At

Penelopes Treasures - 166-168 Spring St, Newton, NJ 07860 - (973) 590-1555


Wait

by Antoinette Portis. (written & illustrated) - 2015

Roaring Brook/Neal Porter.

A mom in a hurry holding her kids hand, uses 3 words to guide her son through the city, hurry, wait & yes.


Z Is for Moose

by Kelly Bingham.Illus. by Paul O. Zelinsky - 2012

Greenwillow

A zebra attempts to keep an ABC book perfectly in order, but an erate moose makes it hard to get to Z.


Courageous


Absolutely Not

by Matthew McElligott - 2004

Walker Childrens

Two bugs on a journey, one is adventurous and brave the other friend is scared & imaginative.


Bad News for Outlaws: The Remarkable Life of Bass Reeves, Deputy U. S. Marshal

by Vaunda Micheaux Nelson, Illus. by R. Gregory Christie - 2009

Carolrhoda Books

An African American lawman in the old West makes over 3,000 arrests.

Read It At

Newton Police Department - 39 Trinity Street, Newton, NJ 07860 - (973) 383-2525


The Bravest of Us All

by Marsha Diane Arnold - 2000

Dial

A girls youngest sister surprises all when a tornado hits their farm.


Clancy the Courageous Cow

by Lachie Hume - 2006

Greenwillow Books

A wrestling match for access to the best grass, helps a cow yearning for acceptance.

Read It At

Flex Nutrition - 61 S Sparta Ave, Sparta Township, NJ 07871 (973) 726-3007 &

Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy - 243 S Sparta Ave, Sparta Township, NJ 07871 (973) 512-3180


Clip-Clop!

by Nicola Smee - 2006

Boxer Book

A horse takes his barnyard friends for a faster and faster ride into a haystack.


The Farm Team

by Linda Bailey - 2006

Kids Can Press

A hockey tale where the local animals play the the Bush League Bandits.

Read It At

Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy - 80 Mill St Ste 1, Newton, NJ 07860 - (973) 940-7311


Kiki's Blankie

by Janie Bynum

Sterling - 2009

A monkey finds that love can be your invisible blankie.

Read It At

Mattress Firm Sussex County Mall - 13 Hampton House Rd, Newton, NJ 07860 - (973) 579-2927


The Littlest Dinosaur

by Michael Foreman - 2008

Walker

A big long necked dino helps & befriends a small dino who is teased for his size.


Molly, by Golly!: The Legend of Molly Williams, America’s First Female Firefighter

by Dianne Ochiltree - 2012

Calkins Creek

The first female firefighter in US history helps out in NYC


Moo!

by David LaRochelle, Illus. by Mike Wohnoutka - 2013

Walker Books

A mischievous purple haired cow's mooing wild ride ends when he hits a police car.

Read It At

Xpress Lube Inc - 24 Hampton House Rd, Newton, NJ 07860 - (973) 383-8144 &

Midas - 55 Hampton House Rd, Newton, NJ 07860 - (973) 459-4976


Mrs. Marlowe's Mice

by Frank Asch - 2007

Kids Can Press

Intimidating cat police check a kind hearted cat librarian who secretly harbors mice in her home.


New Socks

by Bob Shea - 2007

Little, Brown Books

A new pair of socks give a chick confidence to go down the big kids slide & talk to the President.

Read It At

Robin Lennon Uncommon Artwear - 205 Spring St, Newton, NJ 07860 - (646) 645-1003


New York's Bravest

by Pope Mary Osborne - 2002

Knopf Books

A bio of fireman Mose Humphreys in the early days of NYC.


No Yeti Yet

by Mary Ann Fraser - 2015

Peter Pauper Press

A Yeti hunt by brothers discovers a Yeti tracking them, it ends with all of them sharing hot chocolate together.

Read It At

Bon Appetit Café - 207 Spring St, Newton, NJ 07860 - (862) 354-7686 &

Cloveberry - 21 Main St, Sparta, NJ 07871 (973) 512-3074


Oh Yeah!

by Tom Birdseye - 2003

Holiday House

Two boys & their stuffed animals camp out in the backyard and prove their bravery.


Ouch! A Tale from Grimm

by Natalie Babbitt, Illustrated by Fred Marcellino - 1998

HarperCollins/Michael di Capua.

A confident underdog fools a king, avoids the devil and marries a princess.

Read It At

Evey Nail Salon - Sussex County Mall, 30 Hampton House Rd, Newton, NJ 07860 - (973) 300-1143


Pepito the Brave

by Scott Beck - 2001

Dutton

Time to migrate to a new tree, but Pepito the birdy is afraid, see how he joins his family.


Sam and the Tigers

by Julius Lester, Illus. by Jerry Pinkney - 1996

Puffin Book Dial

A boy tricks some tigers out of eatting him.


Scaredy Squirrel

by Mélanie Watt - 2006

Kids Can Press

A worried squirrel never leaves its tree but changes its routine when it falls and starts flying.

Read It At

All County Office Furniture / Home Furniture Warehouse - 75 Mill St, Newton, NJ 07860 - (973) 786-1523


Sosu’s Call

by Meshack Asare - 1997

Kane/Miller

A physically challenged boy & his dog save a Ghana village from a storm.


Superhero ABC

by Bob McLeod - 2006

HarperCollins

A-Z superheros, the 26 includes a vomiting Volcano Man, and Upside Down Man who wears outside underwear.


The Three Little Pigs

by Steven Kellogg - 1997

HarperCollins

Pigs run a family waffle business, but a wolf customer want his with bacon.

Read It At

The Sizzle BBQ - 268 Main St, Hackettstown, NJ 07840 (908) 850-6000


The Three Ninja Pigs

by Coery Rosen Schwartz - 2012

G.P. Putnam's

The pigs train in aikido, jujitsu & karate to be certified weapons in preparation for the big bad wolf.


The Three Pigs

by David Wiesner - 2001

Clarion Books

A surreal version where a pig is blown out of the story and into a happy ending, unless your a wolf fan.

Read It At

The Newton Theatre Arts Academy - Across Street from 234 Spring St, Newton, NJ 07860 - (973) 940-6398


Whistling Dixie

by Marcia Vaughan, Illus. by Barry Moser - 1995

HarperCollins

A Gator, Owl & Snake from the Hokey Pokey Swamp become a girls pet and help her escape the boogeyman.


Willa and the Wind

by Janice Del Negro, Illus. by Heather Solomon - 2005

Cavendish Square Publishing

A persistent and couragous girl gets magical items from the wind after her cornmeal is blown away.


Encouragement


Absolutely Not

by Matthew McElligott - 2004

Walker Childrens

Two bugs on a journey, one is adventurous and brave the other friend is scared & imaginative.


Marvelous Motorcycles

Kingfisher Books

Read It At

Sussex Honda - 57 Hampton House Rd, Newton, NJ 07860 - (855) 860-7860


Miss Tutu's Star

by Leslea Newman - 2010

Harry N. Abrams

A rhyming going for your dreams tale showing that encouragement can empower kids.


No No, Yes Yes

by Leslie Patricelli - 2008

Candlewick Press

A good behavior guidebook that lists no no's for naughty kids.


Open This Little Book

by Jesse Klausmeier - 2012

Chronicle Books

Discover different levels in this book inside of book story which will help develop the joy of reading.

Read It At

United Way - 2 Spring St Ste 1, Newton, NJ 07860 - (973) 993-1160


The Paper Crane

by Molly Bang - 1985

Greenwillow Book

A paper crane turns to a real bird and draws customers into a failing restaurant thats on the old road.


Raising Sweetness

by Diane Stanley, Illustrated by G. Brian Karas - 1999

Puffin BooksPutnam

The importance of reading is shown by the sacrifice of a cop who takes in 8 orphans.

Read It At

Sparta Township Police Department - 65 Main St, Sparta Township, NJ 07871 (973) 729-6121


Sidewalk Flowers

by JonArno Lawson. Illus. by Sydney Smith - 2015

Groundwood Books

A distracted father walks through this wordless classic with his flower child.

Read It At

Wildflowers With Tami - 46 Sparta Ave, Newton, NJ 07860 - (973) 383-9496 &

Redshaw's Flower Shop - 2 Conestoga Trail, Sparta Township, NJ 07871 (973) 729-5300


Some Friends to Feed: The Story of Stone Soup

by Pete Seeger - 2005

G.P. Putnam's Sons

Pete's version has the kids adding veggy's & salt to the classic stones and bones soup.

Read It At

River Star Diner - 14 NJ-57, Hackettstown, NJ 07840 (908) 979-0626 &

Sparta Classic Diner - 80 Woodport Rd, Sparta Township, NJ 07871 (973) 729-2425


Wild About Books

by Judy Sierra, Illus. by Marc Brown - 2004

Knopf Books

A librarian with a bookmobile goes to the zoo and hooks up the animals to related reading.


Work, An Occupational ABC

by Kellen Hatanaka - 2014

House of Anansi/Groundwood Books

26 careers from A - Z, from various possible jobs to less-than-traditional occupations.

Read It At

New Jersey Unemployment Office - Sussex County Mall, 9 Hampton House Rd, Newton, NJ 07860 - (973) 383-2775


The World Is Waiting for You

by Barbara Kerley - 2013

National Geographic Children's Books

Pictures of science and nature make kids eager to explore the world and figure what they want to grow up to be.


Work, An Occupational ABC

by Kellen Hatanaka - 2014

House of Anansi/Groundwood Books

26 careers from A - Z, from various possible jobs to less-than-traditional occupations.

Read It At

New Jersey Unemployment Office - Sussex County Mall, 9 Hampton House Rd, Newton, NJ 07860 - (973) 383-2775


Fortitude


AH HA!

by Jeff Mack - 2013

Chronicle Books

A froggy in peril keeps getting out of trouble so he can relax in safety.


The Big Snow

by Berta & Elmer Hader - 1948

Simon & Schuster

Animals prepare for the winter months.

Read It At

Friendly's - 13 Hampton House Rd, Newton, NJ 07860 - (973) 579-2927


Blizzard

by John Rocco. (written & Illustrated) - 2014

Disney-Hyperion

The Blizzard of 1978 brings over 4 feet of snow to New England.

Read It At

Newton Police Department - 39 Trinity Street, Newton, NJ 07860 - (973) 383-2525


Heart of a Tiger

by Marsha Diane Arnold - 1995

Dial

A kittens bravery is achieved by following her dreams and never giving up.


Library Mouse

by Daniel Kirk - 2007

Harry N. Abrams

A mouse writes and prints his own books, wait till his fans meet the author.


The Man Who Made Time Travel

by Kathryn Lasky - 2003

Farrar, Straus and Giroux

A hardworking clockmaker solves the proplem of measuring longitude to help navigate the oceans.

Read It At

Cornwell Clocks - 69 Spring St, Newton, NJ 07860 - (201) 300-1776


Michael Rosen's Sad Book

by Michael Rosen - 2004

Candlewick Press

A book explaining that its normal to deal with the emotions of the loss and sadness of losing a loved one.


Miss Fanshawe and the Great Dragon Adventure

by Sue Scullard - 1986

St Martins Press

A womans Hot Air Balloon travels through a cave to the center of the Earth in search of dragons.


Mitchell Goes Bowling

by Hallie DurandIllus. by Tony Fucile - 2013

Candlewick

A kid who like to knock things down decides to share bowling with his dad.

Read It At

Sparta Lanes - 43 Center St, Sparta Township, NJ 07871 (973) 729-6135


Monkey Ono

by C. Phillipps - 2013

Viking Books

Refusing to be left out of a beach day trip, an optimistic toy monkey creates various plans.


The Most Magnificent Thing

by Ashley Spires. (written & illustrated) - 2014

Kids Can Press

A girl creating a mysterious gadget becomes frustrated until she discovers persistence by never really giving up.

Read It At

Feels Like Home - 185 Spring St, Newton, NJ 07860 - (973) 383-9100


Mrs. Marlowe's Mice

by Frank Asch - 2007

Kids Can Press

Intimidating cat police check a kind hearted cat librarian who secretly harbors mice in her home.


My Brother, Ant

by Betsy Byars, Illus. by Marc Simont - 1996

Viking/Penguin Young Readers

Tales of brothers dealing w monsters, 3 pigs & Santa in the summer


My Father’s Arms Are a Boat

by Stein Erik Lunde, Illus. by Øyvind Torseter. Trans. by Kari Dickson - 2008

Enchanted Lion Books

A fox guides a dead mother to her afterlife, as a sleepless boy and his reassuring dad grieves.


Rattletrap Car

by Phyllis Root - 2001

Candlewick Press

A redheaded family keeps MacGyvering solutions as they head to a lake in their old car.

Read It At

Murch Auto Body - 241 Spring St, Newton, NJ 07860 - (973) 383-9796


Searching for Sasquatch

by Nathaniel Lachenmeyer - 2007

Sasquatch Books

A boy and his dad searching for Bigfoot finds giant footprints in the woods.


Sheep in a Jeep

by Nancy E. Shaw - 2016

HMH Books for Young Readers

A jeep of sheep somehow goes on and on and on

Read It At

AutoZone - 124 Water St, Newton, NJ 07860 - (973) 756-4024


The Skunk

by Mac Barnett.Illus. by Patrick McDonnell - 2015

Roaring Brook Press

A skunk stalks a man all through town, the man gets so freaked out he moves, but misses and ends up following the skunk.


Smitten

by David Gordon - 2007

Atheneum Books

A sock and mitten seperated with their own pair become smitten with each other in this accessory love story.


Some Friends to Feed: The Story of Stone Soup

by Pete Seeger - 2005

G.P. Putnam's Sons

Pete's version has the kids adding veggy's & salt to the classic stones and bones soup.

Read It At

River Star Diner - 14 NJ-57, Hackettstown, NJ 07840 (908) 979-0626 &

Sparta Classic Diner - 80 Woodport Rd, Sparta Township, NJ 07871 (973) 729-2425


The Things I Can Do

by Jeff Mack - 2013

Roaring Brook Press

A confident boy marks his accomplishments & feats by turning them into rhymes.

Read It At

Penelopes Treasures - 166-168 Spring St, Newton, NJ 07860 - (973) 590-1555


Those Darn Squirrels!

by Adam Rubin - 2008

Clarion Books

A grumpy old man loves to feed the birds but squirrels take over, and even wear bird costumes.

Read It At

Newton Veterinary Hospital - 62 Hampton House Rd, Newton, NJ 07860 - (862) 243-8312


The Thunderstruck Stork

by David Olson - 2007

Albert Whitman

An adoption lesson about a stork trying to fix the wrongly delivered babies, but love wins in all cases.


Helpfulness


Always Room for One More

by Sorche Nic Leodhas - 1965

Henry Holt

An old Scottish song is turned into this story about a family in a small house sharing everything they got.

Read It At

Krogh's - 23 White Deer Plaza, Sparta, NJ (973) 729-8428


Bear Feels Sick

by Karma Wilson - 2007

Margaret K. McElderry Books

Woodland friends come to the aid of a sick bear, who helps his nurses when they catch his cold.


Biscuit Finds a Friend

by Alyssa Capucilli - 1997

HarperCollins

This repetitive story features a puppy who reunites some ducks with missing parents.

Read It At

PetSmart - 5 Hampton House Rd, Newton, NJ 07860 - (973) 862-5311


Detective Gordon: The First Case

by Ulf Nilsson.Illus. by Gitte Spee. Tr. by Julia Marshall - 2012

Gecko Press

A mouse & toad solve the theft of nuts from a Squirrel.


Dog Loves Books

by Louise Yates - 2010

Knopf Book

A bookstore is openned by a dog who recommends books to animal customers.


Doña Flor: A Tall Tale about a Giant Woman with a Great Big Heart

by Pat Mora, Illus. by Raúl Colón - 2005

Knopf Book / Random

A big hearted lady giant protects a village of people she loves.


Emily Brown and the Thing

by Cressida Cowell and Neal Layton - 2007

Orchard Books

An imaginative thing is crying outside Emily's window, she helps it fall asleep.


Get Well, Good Knight

by Shelley Moore Thomas, Illus. by Jennifer Plecas - 2002

Penguin Young Readers

A kind knight trys to take care of his sick dragon friends.


Good Night, Good Knight

by Shelley Moore Thomas, Illustrated by Jennifer Plecas - 2000

Penguin Young Readers

A wizards scaly, snail-y soup helps a knight who nurses his sick little dragon friends.

Read It At

Casa Mia - 20 White Deer Plaza, Sparta Township, NJ 07871 (973) 729-6606


Henry Helps With Dinner

by Beth Bracken - 2012

Picture Window Books

A kid loves to be helpful, and helps prepare the food with his parents.


The Hinky Pink

by Megan McDonald, Illus. by Brian Floca - 2008

Atheneum/Richard Jackson.

A dress for the princess is stalled by Hinky Pink who demands a bed.


Listen to the Wind: The Story of Dr. Greg & Three Cups of Tea

by Greg Mortenson - 2009

Dial

A mountain climber is saved by a Himalayan village, whom he repays with a school.


Miss Brooks Loves Books! (And I Don't)

by Barbara Bottner Bella and Stella Come Home - Anika Denise - 2006

Knopf Books

A reluctant reader gets her hip librarians help to find the right book to read & enjoy.


Mrs. Marlowe's Mice

by Frank Asch - 2007

Kids Can Press

Intimidating cat police check a kind hearted cat librarian who secretly harbors mice in her home.


My Rows and Piles of Coins

by Tololwa M. Mollel, Illustrated by E. B. Lewis - 1999

Clarion

A determined Tanzanian boy saves his coins to afford a bicycle to help his mom bring things to and from the market.

Read It At

SB One Bank - 15 Trinity St, Newton, NJ 07860 - (973) 383-2211 &

Lakeland Bank - 7 Town Center Dr, Sparta Township, NJ 07871 - (973) 729-4400


New York's Bravest

by Pope Mary Osborne - 2002

Knopf Books

A bio of fireman Mose Humphreys in the early days of NYC.


Oh, No!

by Candace Fleming.Illus. by Eric Rohmann - 2012

Random/Schwartz & Wade.

A hole by a tiger, catches animals tring to help a frog, the selfish tiger winds up alone in the hole in the end.


One Fine Day

by Nonny Hogrogian - 1971

Aladdin

A fox loses his tail after stealing milk, now he needs help from others to get his tail back.

Read It At

Nutrition Store - 105 Water Street, Newton, NJ 07860 - (973) 940-0622


The Paper Crane

by Molly Bang - 1985

Greenwillow Book

A paper crane turns to a real bird and draws customers into a failing restaurant thats on the old road.


The Paper Dragon

by Marguerite W. Davol, Illus. by Robert Sabuda - 1997

Atheneum Books

An artist overcomes fear of a dragon using love, ingenuity, artistic vision and creativity.

Read It At

Free Bird Tattoo - 180 Spring St, Newton, NJ 07860 - (973) 862-6800


Red Truck

by Kersten Hamilton - 2008

Viking Books

A red truck comes to the rescue by pulling a bus through the ice and snow and up and over a hill.

Read It At

Murch Auto Body - 241 Spring St, Newton, NJ 07860 - (973) 383-9796


The Robot and the Bluebird

by David Lucas - 2007

Farrar, Straus and Giroux

A robot in a rubbish heap bonds and gives shelter to a bluebird he befriends.

Read It At

Verizon Authorized Retailer - Wireless Zone - 10 Hampton House Rd, Newton, NJ 07860 - (973) 300-9111


Sidewalk Flowers

by JonArno Lawson. Illus. by Sydney Smith - 2015

Groundwood Books

A distracted father walks through this wordless classic with his flower child.

Read It At

Wildflowers With Tami - 46 Sparta Ave, Newton, NJ 07860 - (973) 383-9496 &

Redshaw's Flower Shop - 2 Conestoga Trail, Sparta Township, NJ 07871 (973) 729-5300


This Book Just Ate My Dog

by Richard Byrne - 2014

Henry Holt

A non-conventional book that eats a dog, and then eats anyone who starts searches for the missing dog.

Read It At

Black Dog Books - 188 Spring St, Newton, NJ 07860 - (201) 230-3900


Tía Isa Wants a Car

by Meg Medina, Illus. by Claudio Muñoz - 2011

Candlewick Press

A bilingual tale of affording a beach trip and the longing and saving up to bring relatives to America.

Read It At

La Mexicanita - 179 Spring St, Newton, NJ 07860 - (973) 383-6075


Uh-Oh, Max

by Jon Scieszka

Simon Spotlight

A silly truck who loves to jump off of things gets stuck under a bridge, and other trucks help free him.

Read It At

Professional Tire Pros - 62 Hampton House Rd, Newton, NJ 07860 - (862) 243-8312 &

Subaru World of Newton - 84 Hampton House Rd, Newton, NJ 07860 - (973) 579-5000


Weslandia

by Paul Fleischman - 1999

Candlewick Press

A summer vacation garden project provides food, clothing, shelter, and even recreation for the neighborhood.

Read It At

Anthony Francos Restaurant & Pizzeria - 8 Town Center Dr, Sparta Township, NJ 07871 (973) 729-6000


Whistling Dixie

by Marcia Vaughan, Illus. by Barry Moser - 1995

HarperCollins

A Gator, Owl & Snake from the Hokey Pokey Swamp become a girls pet and help her escape the boogeyman.


Wild About Books

by Judy Sierra, Illus. by Marc Brown - 2004

Knopf Books

A librarian with a bookmobile goes to the zoo and hooks up the animals to related reading.


Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge

by Mem Fox - 1995

Kane/Miller

This book connects kids to elderly people and nursing homes as a boy helps a woman with memory loss.


Heroic


Art Dog

by Thacher Hurd - 2004

HarperCollins

Arthur Dog is a guard at a art museum but a superhero off hours.

Read It At

Sherwin-Williams Paint Store - 15 Hampton House Rd, Newton, NJ 07860 - (973) 383-6255


Bionic Bunny Show

by Marc Brown - 1984

Little, Brown Books

The TV industry is explored through a skinny bunny with a superhero alter identity.


Drummer Hoff

by Barbara Emberley - 1967

Aladdin Paperbacks

A cannon is constructed by soldiers, but nature prevails as the war passes.


Gershon’s Monster: A Story for the Jewish New Year

by Eric A. Kimmel - 2000

Scholastic Press

A man repents when his sins threatens his twins.


Gingerbread for Liberty: How a German Baker Helped Win the American Revolution

by Mara Rockliff.Illus. by Vincent X. Kirsch - 2015

HMH Books

A baker finds patriotism through his feeding of George Washington's troops.

Read It At

Between The Bread - 188 Spring St, Newton, NJ 07860 - (973) 940-0219 &

Pattycakes - 20 White Deer Plaza, Sparta Township, NJ 07871 (973) 670-9124


Mr. Maxwell's Mouse

by Frank Asch - 2004

Kids Can Press

A mouse prays to become a David with whiskers because a kitty Goliath with claws has him on the menu.

Read It At

Villa Capri Pizzeria & Restaurant - Sussex County Mall, 27 Hampton House Rd, Newton, New Jersey 07860 - (973) 383-1777


Mrs. Marlowe's Mice

by Frank Asch - 2007

Kids Can Press

Intimidating cat police check a kind hearted cat librarian who secretly harbors mice in her home.


New York's Bravest

by Pope Mary Osborne - 2002

Knopf Books

A bio of fireman Mose Humphreys in the early days of NYC.


Tasty Baby Belly Buttons

by Judy Sierra, Illustrated by Meilo So - 1999

Alfred A. Knopf/Random House

This Japanese folktale has the melon princess (born inside a melon) showing no fear to giant ogres.


Justice


Art Dog

by Thacher Hurd - 2004

HarperCollins

Arthur Dog is a guard at a art museum but a superhero off hours.

Read It At

Sherwin-Williams Paint Store - 15 Hampton House Rd, Newton, NJ 07860 - (973) 383-6255


Creepy Carrots!

by Aaron Reynolds.Illus. by Peter Brown - 2012

Simon & Schuster Books

A rabbits favorite vegetable follows him home, whose harrassing who?

Read It At

Burger King - 22 Hampton House Rd, Newton, NJ 07860 - (973) 383-8100


Smoky Night

by Eve Bunting - 1994

HMH Books

Outside a boys window he sees a violent world of racial tensions & riots, his cat is missing and his apartment is on fire.


Reliability


Art Dog

by Thacher Hurd - 2004

HarperCollins

Arthur Dog is a guard at a art museum but a superhero off hours.

Read It At

Sherwin-Williams Paint Store - 15 Hampton House Rd, Newton, NJ 07860 - (973) 383-6255


Good Night, Good Knight

by Shelley Moore Thomas, Illustrated by Jennifer Plecas - 2000

Penguin Young Readers

A wizards scaly, snail-y soup helps a knight who nurses his sick little dragon friends.

Read It At

Casa Mia - 20 White Deer Plaza, Sparta Township, NJ 07871 (973) 729-6606


My Brother, Ant

by Betsy Byars, Illus. by Marc Simont - 1996

Viking/Penguin Young Readers

Tales of brothers dealing w monsters, 3 pigs & Santa in the summer


Valor


Gingerbread for Liberty: How a German Baker Helped Win the American Revolution

by Mara Rockliff.Illus. by Vincent X. Kirsch - 2015

HMH Books

A baker finds patriotism through his feeding of George Washington's troops.

Read It At

Between The Bread - 188 Spring St, Newton, NJ 07860 - (973) 940-0219 &

Pattycakes - 20 White Deer Plaza, Sparta Township, NJ 07871 (973) 670-9124


How to Heal a Broken Wing

by Bob Graham, (written & illustrated) - 2008

Candlewick

In a uncaring city, a hurt bird is rescued & nursed by a compassionate boy.

Read It At

Chiropractic Health Clinic of Sparta - 33 Woodport Rd, Sparta, NJ 07871 (973) 726-4226


Mrs. Marlowe's Mice

by Frank Asch - 2007

Kids Can Press

Intimidating cat police check a kind hearted cat librarian who secretly harbors mice in her home.


New York's Bravest

by Pope Mary Osborne - 2002

Knopf Books

A bio of fireman Mose Humphreys in the early days of NYC.


Ouch! A Tale from Grimm

by Natalie Babbitt, Illustrated by Fred Marcellino - 1998

HarperCollins/Michael di Capua.

A confident underdog fools a king, avoids the devil and marries a princess.

Read It At

Evey Nail Salon - Sussex County Mall, 30 Hampton House Rd, Newton, NJ 07860 - (973) 300-1143


Sparrow Girl

by Sara Pennypacker - 2009

Disney-Hyperion

A birdloving girl tried to save 40 million Chinese people, but chasing away the Sparrows caused the locusts to thrive.

Read It At

Newtown Chinese Restaurant - 55 Mill St, Newton, NJ 07860 - (973) 579-2919 &

Cheng's Garden - 10 Clinton St, Newton, NJ 07860 - (973) 579-3399


Waking Beauty

by Leah Wilcox - 2008

Putnam Juvenile

A fairy tale spoof has a germ obsessed prince trying silly things to wake the snoring princess before the kiss of life.


The Wall

by Eve Bunting - 1990

HMH Book

A father & son see sadness as they search the Vietnam Memorial in Washington, D.C. for grandpa's name.


Whose Mouse Are You?

by Robert Kraus - 1970

Aladdin

A little mousey is sad because her family is in different forms of trouble, she rescues them & saves the day.


TRAITS


Self Assurance


Dream Something Big

by Dianna Hutts Aston- 2011

Dial Books

This immigrant story inspires kids to follow their big dreams


The Fool of the World and the Flying Ship: A Russian Tale

by Arthur Ransome - 1968

Farrar, Straus and Giroux

This folktale shows that you can achieve anything you set your hearts to.


Mighty Jackie: The Strike Out Queen

by Marissa Moss - 2004

Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books

True story about a 17 year-old girl who struck out both Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig.

Read It At

Modell's Sporting Goods - Sussex County Mall, 17 Hampton House Rd, Newton, NJ 07860 - (973) 383-2718


My Cat, the Silliest Cat in the World

by Gilles Bachelet - 2004

Harry N. Abrams

A silly baby elephant behaves like a playful kitty & even sleeps on the TV set.

Read It At

Maxwell and Molly's Closet - 218 Spring Street Newton, NJ 07860 - (973) 300-0101 &

Sensible Addictions - 129 Spring Street Newton, NJ 07860 - (973) 551-9185


My Lucky Day

by Keiko Kasza - 2003

Puffin Books

A pig gets bathed, fattened and massaged by outwiting an aggressive fox who finally collapses from exhaustion.

Read It At

Mi Rancho Mexican Grill - 195 Spring St. Newton, New Jersey 07860 - (973) 300-0605


New Socks

by Bob Shea - 2007

Little, Brown Books

A new pair of socks give a chick confidence to go down the big kids slide & talk to the President.

Read It At

Robin Lennon Uncommon Artwear - 205 Spring St, Newton, NJ 07860 - (646) 645-1003


No Matter What

by Emma Dodd - 2007

Dutton

Elephants show unconditional love no matter what their kids do or say that might be wrong.


Otto Goes to the Beach

by Todd Parr - 2003

Little, Brown Young Readers

A dog goes to the beach to try to meet a new friend.


Ouch! A Tale from Grimm

by Natalie Babbitt, Illustrated by Fred Marcellino - 1998

HarperCollins/Michael di Capua.

A confident underdog fools a king, avoids the devil and marries a princess.

Read It At

Evey Nail Salon - Sussex County Mall, 30 Hampton House Rd, Newton, NJ 07860 - (973) 300-1143


Owen

by Kevin Henkes - 1993

Greenwillow Books

A mouse refuses to give up his fuzzy security blanket so his mom makes it into handkerchiefs he can carry.


Puss and Boots

by Ayano Imai - 2009

Minedition

A clever cat helps get his impoverished shoemaker master jobs and overcomes a cunning ogre.


There's a Nightmare in My Closet

by Mercer Mayer - 1968

Puffin Books

A boy conquers his fears by rooming with a monster that he can relate to, one that scares easy.


Yay, You!: Moving Out, Moving Up, Moving On

by Sandra Boynton - 2001

Little Simon

Inspiration for new graduates facing change & reality.


Self Control



Clark the Shark

by Bruce Hale - 2013

HarperCollins

Rhymes calms down a student who constantly needs to control himself.

Read It At

Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP - 1 Main St, Newton, NJ 07860 - (973) 383-2700


Clip-Clop!

by Nicola Smee - 2006

Boxer Book

A horse takes his barnyard friends for a faster and faster ride into a haystack.


The Day Leo Said I Hate You!

by Robie H. Harris - 2008

Little Brown Books for Young Readers
Anger leads to the H word, now he must fix things with Mom.


Ducks Go Vroom

by Jane Kohuth, Illus. by Viviana Garofoli - 2011

Random

Naughty rude ducks wreck havoc upon their Aunts home by acting silly.

Read It At

Newton Laundromat & Dry Cleaners - 277 Spring St, Newton, NJ 07860 - (973) 579-7201 &

Lynn Cleaners - 2 Clinton Street, Newton, NJ 07860 - (973) 383-4380


Head, Body, Legs: A Story from Liberia

by Won-Ldy Paye and Margaret H. Lippert, Illus. by Julie Paschkis - 2002

Square Fish

Body parts divided come together & cooperate to get things accomplished.


Hunter's Best Friend at School

by Laura Elliott - 2002

Katherine Tegen Books

Racoon friends follow each other lead until one starts acting up in school.


Ira Sleeps Over

by Bernard Waber - 1948

HMH Books

A teddy bear is not included in a sleepover, but when his friend reveals his bear, the other bear becomes invited.


Little One Step

by Simon James 2003

Walker Books or Candlewick.

A little duck gets through tough times & long journeys one step at a time.

Read It At

Newton Rx - 55 Mill St,Unit 7, Newton, NJ 07860 - (855) 809-9718


Miss Nelson is Missing

by Harry Allard, illustrated by James Marshall - 1977

HMH Books for Young Readers

Kids in classroom 207 meet their match when the new teacher arrives.


Mr. Tanen's Ties

by Maryann Cocca-Leffler - 2003

Albert Whitman & Company

A school principal wipes out the school budget buying ties, so he sells his ties to help build a playground.

Read It At

Interplay Couture - 41 Center St, Sparta Township, NJ 07871 (973) 726-0285


No No, Yes Yes

by Leslie Patricelli - 2008

Candlewick Press

A good behavior guidebook that lists no no's for naughty kids.


One Fine Day

by Nonny Hogrogian - 1971

Aladdin

A fox loses his tail after stealing milk, now he needs help from others to get his tail back.

Read It At

Nutrition Store - 105 Water Street, Newton, NJ 07860 - (973) 940-0622


Peabody

by Rosemary Wells 1983

Puffin Books

A new talking birthday doll almost makes a girl forget her mean old teddy bear.


The Quiet Book

by Deborah Underwood.Illus. by Renata Liwska -2010

Houghton Mifflin

Over 2 dozen variations of quiet that children are familiar with in their daily lifes.


Red

by Jan De Kinder (written & illustrated). Tr. by Laura Watkinson - 2015

Eerdmans Books

A boy who blushes easily gets bullied, the girl who started it trys to stop the problem she created.

Read It At

Drayer Physical Therapy Institute - 13A, Main St #4, Sparta Township, NJ 07871 (973) 726-7400


Roger Is Reading a Book

by Koen Van Biesen. (written & illustrated). Tr. by Laura Watkinson - 2012

Eerdmans Book

Sharing books creates friendships, and quiets noisy neighbors.


Warning: Do Not Open This Book!

by Adam Lehrhaupt, Illus. by Matthew Forsythe - 2013

Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books

This example of reverse psychology keeps warning you as you encounter monkeys, toucans, alligators and a trap.


When Sophie's Feelings Are Really, Really Hurt

by Molly Bang - 2015

The Blue Sky Press

Hurt feelings unfold a girls story of why her artistic approach painted a tree blue.


When You Are Happy

by Eileen Spinelli - 2006

Simon & Schuster

Family love overrides the ups and downs of moods, feelings and circumstances.


The Wolf's Chicken Stew

by Keiko Kasza - 1987

Puffin Books

A wolf becomes a protector instead of a hunter, after plans to fatten up a chicken backfires.

Read It At

Frank's Pizza - 11 Center St, Sparta, New Jersey 07871 (973) 729-3354


Steadfast


Building Our House

by Jonathan Bean, (written & Illustrated) - 2013

Farrar Straus Giroux

After 6 seasons an empty lot becomes a house in this wonderful construction book.


City Dog, Country Frog

by Mo Willems.Illus. by Jon J. Muth - 2010

Disney-Hyperion

A seasonal friendship changes, showing loss and the importance of making new friends.


Don't Fidget a Feather!

by Erica Silverman, Illus. by S. D. Schindler - 1994

Macmillan

A freeze in place competition between friends almost makes them a foxes dinner.

Read It At

Game Stop - 15 Hampton House Rd, Fredon Township, NJ 07860 - (973) 383-9492


Hare and the Tortoise

by Helen Ward - 1999

Millbrook

The turtle brain beats the pompous might of the rabbit, in front of a great variety of animals.

Read It At

Alpha Fitness - 2 E Clinton St, Newton, NJ 07860 - (973) 300-0707


I Spy Fly Guy

by Tedd Arnold, (written & illustrated) - 2009

Scholastic

The garbageman ruins a hide and seek game, now off to the dump to rescue his lost friend.


Little Rat Makes Music

by Monika Bang-Campbell, Illus. by Molly Bang - 2007

Harcourt Children's Books

Hard work and lots of boring practice will let a rat make beautiful music from his violin.

Read It At

Decades of Memories - 221 Spring Street, Newton, NJ 07860 - (973) 383-4578


Monkey Ono

by C. Phillipps - 2013

Viking Books

Refusing to be left out of a beach day trip, an optimistic toy monkey creates various plans.


The Most Magnificent Thing

by Ashley Spires. (written & illustrated) - 2014

Kids Can Press

A girl creating a mysterious gadget becomes frustrated until she discovers persistence by never really giving up.

Read It At

Feels Like Home - 185 Spring St, Newton, NJ 07860 - (973) 383-9100


Mrs. Marlowe's Mice

by Frank Asch - 2007

Kids Can Press

Intimidating cat police check a kind hearted cat librarian who secretly harbors mice in her home.


My Abuelita

by Tony Johnston.Illus. by Yuyi Morales - 2009

Harcourt/HMH Books

A joyous Spanish grandmother storytells to her grandson after doing her morning routine & work.


My Brother, Ant

by Betsy Byars, Illus. by Marc Simont - 1996

Viking/Penguin Young Readers

Tales of brothers dealing w monsters, 3 pigs & Santa in the summer


My Car

by Byron Barton - 2001

Greenwillow

Taking care of your possessions and responsibility are taught by a busdriver who loves his own car.

Read It At

Napa Auto Parts - 101 Water Street, Newton, NJ 07860 - (973) 383-5005 &

Audi Newton - 34 Hampton House Rd, Newton, NJ 07860 - (973) 383-2626


Owen

by Kevin Henkes - 1993

Greenwillow Books

A mouse refuses to give up his fuzzy security blanket so his mom makes it into handkerchiefs he can carry.


Ox-Cart Man

by Donald Hall - 1979

Puffin Books

A history lesson about Colonial Times where a family creates things to sell at the market.

Read It At

Kudzu Emporium - 124 Spring St, Newton, NJ 07860 - (973) 383-1228 &

Home Goods - Sussex County Mall 5 Hampton House Rd, Newton, NJ 07860 - (973) 940-7350


Pigs in the Mud in the Middle of the Rud

by Lynn Plourde - 1997

Down East Books

A road trip gets stopped by animals blocking the path, no one can move them until Granny steps up & tries.

Read It At

Sussex County Chamber Of Commerce - 120 Hampton House Rd, Newton, NJ 07860 - (973) 579-1811


Racecar Alphabet

by Brian Floca

Atheneum Books for Young Readers/Simon & Schuster

Speed through the alphabet

Read It At

Kia of Sussex - 20 Hampton House Rd, Newton, NJ 07860 - (888) 474-0542


Richard Scarry's Be Careful, Mr. Frumble!

by Richard Scarry - 2015

Random House

A man battles the wind who keeps blowing off his hat into different obsticles he must face.


Sheep in a Jeep

by Nancy E. Shaw - 2016

HMH Books for Young Readers

A jeep of sheep somehow goes on and on and on

Read It At

AutoZone - 124 Water St, Newton, NJ 07860 - (973) 756-4024


Stuck

by Oliver Jeffers - 2011

Philomel Book

This problem and solution book, shows a boy throwing items into a tree to wedge out his stuck kite.


The Things I Can Do

by Jeff Mack - 2013

Roaring Brook Press

A confident boy marks his accomplishments & feats by turning them into rhymes.

Read It At

Penelopes Treasures - 166-168 Spring St, Newton, NJ 07860 - (973) 590-1555


Those Darn Squirrels!

by Adam Rubin - 2008

Clarion Books

A grumpy old man loves to feed the birds but squirrels take over, and even wear bird costumes.

Read It At

Newton Veterinary Hospital - 62 Hampton House Rd, Newton, NJ 07860 - (862) 243-8312


Tolerant


The Best Birthday Party Ever

by Jennifer Larue Huget - 2011

Schwartz & Wade Books

Read It At

Party World / Tri State Rentals - 105 Sparta Ave # 4, Newton, NJ 07860 - (973) 579-1511


Cork and Fuzz

by Dori Chaconas - 2005

Viking Book

A muskrat & possums competetion must deal with the compromises & toleration of friendships.


Ducks Go Vroom

by Jane Kohuth, Illus. by Viviana Garofoli - 2011

Random

Naughty rude ducks wreck havoc upon their Aunts home by acting silly.

Read It At

Newton Laundromat & Dry Cleaners - 277 Spring St, Newton, NJ 07860 - (973) 579-7201 &

Lynn Cleaners - 2 Clinton Street, Newton, NJ 07860 - (973) 383-4380


May I Bring a Friend?

by Beatrice Schenk de Regniers - 1964

Aladdin

Each time a boy is invited to the castle to meet with royalty, he always brings a different zoo animal.

Read It At

Great Clips - 9 Hampton House Rd #12, Newton, NJ 07860 - (973) 300-0441


No Matter What

by Emma Dodd - 2007

Dutton

Elephants show unconditional love no matter what their kids do or say that might be wrong.


Pepo and Lolo are Friends

by Ana Martin - 2004

Candlewick

A chick starts a friendship outside its comfort zone with a piggy and works through any differences.

Read It At

Sparta Athletic Club - 115 S Sparta Ave, Sparta Township, NJ 07871 (973) 729-9141


Pinky and Rex and the School Play

by James Howe - 1998

Simon Spotlight

Friends disagree but stay buddies even when one doesn't get the part they want in the school play.


Stinky

by Eleanor Davis, (written & illustrated) - 2008

RAW Junior/TOON Books.

A smelly swamp monster who loves pickles becomes friends with what fears him most, a human boy.

Read It At

4 Chicks Cafe - 214 Spring St, Newton, NJ 07860 - (973) 940-8822 &

Kentucky Fried Chicken - Sussex County Mall, 27 Hampton House Rd, Newton, NJ 07860 - (973) 579-9578


Vanity


Flop to the Top!

by Eleanor Davis and Drew Weing. (written & illustrated)s - 2015

TOON

A girls celebrity obsession turns her siblings into her fans, and herself into a superstar.

Read It At

The Newton Theatre Arts Academy - Across Street from 234 Spring St, Newton, NJ 07860 - (973) 940-6398


Millions of Cats

by Wanda Gág - 1928

G. P. Putnam's Sons

Kitty vanity versus the humility of supporting hungry mouths

Read It At

Scissor Joint - 149 Spring St, Newton, NJ 07860 - (973) 579-6967


The Old House

by Pamela Duncan Edwards - 2007

Dutton Books

A young family turns an old empty droopy house with low self-esteem into a happy historic home.


Total Aromotherapy Guide


Newton Scented Soap Locations For Body Healing & Reducing Pain

Almond - Warm up muscle pain and itches while boosting your immune system.

Aloe - Heal skin and wounds and sanitize the itch of ivy or bites.

Avocado - One of the worst enemies to dry, aging, inflamed and dehydrated skin.

Basil - This calming agent treats your muscles and nerves by reducing inflammation.

Chamomile - This soothing diuretic sedative fights depression, irritability, anxiety, stress & helps you sleep.

Clary Sage - Reduce skin rashes while soothing stressed out nerves, stress, tension, anxiety & panic.

Coconut - Its anti aging hydrating fats increase memory and stamina yet reduces inflammation & arthritis.

Dragons Blood - This astringent antiseptic reduces excitability and confusion and calms bug bites and herpes.

Eucalyptus - An anti inflammatory that reduces pain, improves mood and alertness & cleans your body of toxins.

Fir - Purify & decrease inflammation to relieve muscle aches, pain & stress while aiding mood & focus.

Ginger - A love potion immunity booster that adds courage & aids stomach aches, nausea, stress & food poisoning.

Grapefruit - This antibacterial energizes mental focus & heals your body while suppressing your sugar appetite.

Honeysuckle - Super nutrients in this diuretic battles bacterial infections & fights "evil" free radicals.

Lavender - A sleep aid that reverses aging, calms pain, depression & stress, heals burns, wounds & infections.

Lemon - Rejuvenates your energy and immunity, removes toxins to purify, refresh, heal & brighten your skin.

Lemongrass - Mind calmer & immunity booster to relieve abdominal & muscle pain, stomach, head & body aches.

Lime - Improves your appetite and breathing, while calming stomach pains & any cold/flu symptoms.

Mint - A blood cleaning stimulant that fights fatigue, nervous disorders, digestive issues and relieves pain.

Musk - Wash away stomach aches, digestive issues & spasms to relax nervous disorders & help you sleep.

Olive Oil - Reduce wrinkles and expand skin elasticity while healing your regenerative ability.

Peach - Calm and protect your body while rejuvenating, moisturizing & soothing any inflamed skin.

Pear - Moisturizing anti inflammatory antioxidants accelerates wound healing, bone health and wrinkle removal.

Peppermint - This circulation stimulator & decongestant relieves headaches, nausea, motion sickness & vertigo.

Pine - Purify & decrease inflammation to relieve muscle aches, pain & stress while aiding mood & focus.

Pineapple - Heal wounds and treat colds by reducing inflammation & boosting the body’s immune system.

Rosemary - Helps alertness, besides reducing muscular tension, indigestion, head aches & hangovers.

Spearmint - Stimulates energy while relaxing muscles, cooling stomach discomforts & relieving headaches.

Tangerine - Eliminate cellulite & detoxify your body, it rids stress, irritability & insomnia too.

Tea Tree - Fresh scented healer of acne, bites, earaches, fungal infections, sunburns, tumors, wounds & colds.

Vanilla - This antidepressant, sedative & mood lifter repairs bodily damage from infections to cancer.


Better Sleep & Skin, Body Healing & Pain Reduction, Mind Healing & Alertness, Love Potions & Energy & Rare Scents


Total Aromotherapy Guide


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