August
 
Volusia Reads Stories!
Week of August 25th
August 25th Theme: School Supplies
Books for Babies and Toddlers
Hello, Crayons!: And Other School Friends
by Hannah Eliot

A dream team of school supplies, including crayons, pencils, paints and notebooks, will help little ones feel welcome in their new classroom—and have an anxiety-free first day of school!
The Crayons' Book of Feelings
by Drew Daywalt

The crayons demonstrate a range of feelings, noting that different emotions can even be felt simultaneously. 
Picture Books
Eraser
by Anna Kang

Eraser is always cleaning up everyone else's mistakes. Except for Ruler and Pencil Sharpener, none of the other school supplies seem to appreciate her
Poppy's Perfect Crayons
by Sally Anne Garland

During class, Poppy doesn't want to ruin her perfect-looking crayons by using them, and her friends, seeing her reluctance, share their used crayons, but when no one has the color she needs, she decides to share her brand-new crayons so they can create something perfect together.
The Little Red Pen
by Janet Stevens

When a little red pen accidentally falls into the waste basket while trying to correct papers all by herself, the other classroom supplies must cooperate to rescue her.
It's Picture Day Today!
by Megan McDonald

As the busy class of buttons, feathers, grommets, and string mill about prior to the big annual event at school, things quickly become hectic until Glue finally arrives and settles everyone in their proper place.
When Glitter Met Glue
by Karen Kilpatrick

Underappreciated Glue feels invisible and wants to be noticed like Pencil and Markers, so with help from her friend Glitter she finds a way to shine.
Pete the Cat: Crayons Rock!
by Kim Dean

When his friends are less than impressed by the crayon portraits he draws of them, Pete the cat begins doubting his artistic abilities before reconnecting with his unfailingly creative, groovy spirit and the realization that there are no mistakes in art. 
Easy Readers
True Colors!: The Story of Crayola
by Jesse Burton

A colorful nonfiction leveled reader traces the history of Crayola Crayons to discuss how the idea for crayons was inspired, how children colored before the advent of crayons and some of the amazing products that the Crayola company has invented.
A Silly, Sticky Problem
by Patty Michaels

Donkey Hodie and her friends are ready to create an awesome piece of art, but they run into a problem. They've all gotten stuck to a big, gooey glue bottle! Can Donkey Hodie get them out of this sticky situation?
Art's Art
by Alliah L. Agostini

Cam loves to create art, and when Dad surprises him with a rambunctious puppy, Cam names him Art, but Art messes with Cam's art, so Cam must find a way to manage his anger and help Art redirect his energy.
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