March Into Literacy Month: 5 Must Have Books For Grade-Schoolers

Sponsored by the Toys for Tots Literacy Program, National March into Literacy Month celebrates the love of reading among children and promotes awareness of literacy as a fundamental skill for success.

Tippy the Raindrop by Theodora Klein-Carroll
Tippy the Raindrop teaches children how work through problems and reach their goals. It also includes a cut-out, interactive mobile in the back of the book to help personify the elements of nature. http://www.tippytheraindrop.com/
The Adventures of Bibole, Rivol and Michelle by Brian Fujikawa (2 books)
Together Brian Fujikawa and his 7-year-old daughter created The Adventures of Bibole, Rivol and Michelle, a series of children’s books that follows the escapades of a brave and loving mouse family in the two books, “Curse of the Weremouse” and “Journey to the Forbidden City.” http://www.brianfujikawa.com/
Bluey and the Great Spirit Moon by Robert Karl Hanson
In his new children’s book, Bluey and the Great Spirit Moon, Robert Karl Hanson’s main character, Bluey, overcomes many seemingly overwhelming global issues on his home planet, empowering kids to help protect the Earth too. www.blueyandfriends.com
  
Rosita Valdez and the Giant Sea Turtle by Robin Densmore Fuson
Rosita Valdez and the Giant Sea Turtle, 8-year-old Rosie struggles with truthfulness as she encounters new experiences and adventures in a cove on the Pacific Ocean. www.robindensmorefuson.com