UC Davis Children's Hospital, the Sacramento Public Library and ABC10 have come together to bring you "10 Books to Read." Following are the selections for January 2019.
Trevor - Jim Averbeck
Trevor is lonely and looking for a friend. Outside of his boring cage he notices the tree outside stretching its branch, and perhaps a new friend. CHECK THIS BOOK OUT NOW at the Sacramento Public Library.
Best Friends in the Universe - Stephanie Watson
Hector and Louie are writing a book about the reasons that they are best friends--but will their friendship survive when they start to reveal each other’s secrets? CHECK THIS BOOK OUT NOW at the Sacramento Public Library.
Big Friends - Linda Sarah
Best friends Etho and Birt love imagining they are kings, soldiers, astronauts, or pirates until Shu asks to join them, and their "two-by-two rhythm" is disturbed. CHECK THIS BOOK OUT NOW at the Sacramento Public Library.
Dance, Dance, Dance! - Ethan Long
Horse and Buggy are best friends, but Horse likes to dance and Buggy doesn't— until Horse shows him how to get down! CHECK THIS BOOK OUT NOW at the Sacramento Public Library.
The Thank You Book - Mo Willems
Piggie is determined to thank everyone she knows, but Gerald thinks she will forget someone important. CHECK THIS BOOK OUT NOW at the Sacramento Public Library.
The Day You Begin - Jacqueline Woodson
Other students laugh when Rigoberto, an immigrant from Venezuela, introduces himself. When he meets Angelina, he discovers that he is not the only one who feels like an outsider. CHECK THIS BOOK OUT NOW at the Sacramento Public Library.
Someone New - Anne Sibley O’Brien
When three children are confronted with new classmates from different backgrounds, they strive to understand, accept, and welcome them. CHECK THIS BOOK OUT NOW at the Sacramento Public Library.
My Friend Maggie - Hannah E. Harrison
Paula and Maggie are best friends until Paula starts playing with some new friends instead, but when her new playmates turn on her, Maggie rushes to Paula's defense. CHECK THIS BOOK OUT NOW at the Sacramento Public Library.
A Splendid Friend, Indeed - Suzanne Bloom
When a studious polar bear meets an inquisitive goose, they learn to be friends. CHECK THIS BOOK OUT NOW at the Sacramento Public Library.
Real Friends - Shannon Hale
When Shannon’s best friend Adrienne starts hanging out with the most popular girl in class, she questions with whether she and Adrienne will stay friends. CHECK THIS BOOK OUT NOW at the Sacramento Public Library.
