Ten Terrific Tales
Cassandra's Reading Corner

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TERRIFIC TOP TEN!

Medearis'
Yellow Book, Turning
KOOL KULTURAL KONNECTIONS

Because of the significant cultural focus contained in each of these books, I highly recommend them to all readers, young and old.  The culture concentrations of each book are unique and varied.
 
Medearis, Angela. 1991. Dancing with the indians. New York:
     Holiday House.
 
_______1992. The zebra riding  cowboy: a folk song from the
     old west. New York: Henry Holt & Company.
 
_______1994. The singing man. New York: Holiday House.
 
_______1995. The freedom riddle. New York: Lodestar Books.
 
_______2000. Daisy and the doll. Chicago: Independent
     Publishers Group.

Medearis'
Violet Book, Turning
RICH READS

These books were selected because of their RICH content and superior quality.  In addition, they are some of Medearis' best sellers and will definitely keep young readers entertained!
 
Medearis Angela. 1994. Annie's gifts. New Jersey: Just Us
     Books.    
________1994. Our people. New York: Atheneum. 
 
________1995. Poppa's new pants. New York: Holiday House.
 
________1997. Rum-a-tum-tum. New York: Holiday House.
 
________1997. The ghost of sifty sifty sam. New York: Scholastic Press.