Books for 8 to 12 year olds on
Cartoon / Animal Analogy Stories

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Year

Lulu's Hat

 

 Maddaugh, Susan

2002

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In magic families, only one member of each generation was born with the magician's touch. But Lulu could never be the one in her generation gifted with magic because she was adopted. In this story Lulu discovers her own magician's hat.

 

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Mulberry Bird, The

 

 Brodzinski, Anne

1996

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Enchanting story about a mother bird who decides to place her baby for adoption. It explains why a birthmother (or birthbird) might consider an adoption plan for her child. Use of birds, not people is a non-threatening way to present the subject.

 

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Sandra Claus

 

A Tiny Gift to Santa Brings A New Tradition to Christmas

 Hollmann, Douglas Clark

 

 

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A story about a little girl that found a way to put a smile on the faces of all the animals on Christmas day so no one feels left out.

 

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Sea Chest,The

 

 Buzzeo, Tony

2002

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Aunt Maita tells a story to her little grandchild about a legend from the 1800s about a baby who washed ashore during a storm, only to be found by a loving Papa and his daughter. Story and colorful illustrations exude warmth, love, and a happy ending.


 

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