1 - A Child's First Book about Play Therapy by Marc A. Nemiroff - Jane Annuziata - Magination; (November 1990) - Reading level: Ages 4-8 - Posting date: October 16, 2003.

ISBN: 1557981124 - What is play therapy? What happens in a session? Beginning therapy for a child and parent is a time of curiosity, questions, and worry. Play Therapy is designed to answer the questions that children have about therapy in words and images that 4- to 7-year-olds can understand. Issues are addressed in simple language with many illustrations.

2 - A Smile As Big As the Moon: A Teacher, His Class and Their Unforgettable Journey by Mike Kersjes - Joe Layden (Contributor) - St. Martin's Press; 1st edition (February 2002) - Posting date: June 01, 2002.

ISBN: 0312273142 - Besides being a football coach at his Michigan High School, Mike Kersjes taught special education classes, dealing with children whose disabilities included Tourette syndrome, Downs Syndrome, dyslexia, eating disorders and a variety of emotional problems.

3 - All Kinds of Minds: A Young Student's Book about Learning Abilities and Learning Disorders by Mel Levine - Educators Pub Service; (June 1992) - Reading level: elementary grades - Posting date: October 20, 2003.

ISBN: 0838820905 - Written to help children in the elementary grades understand how they learn, how weaknesses make learning difficult, and how their strengths can be used to improve their learning skills. As the title indicates, minds vary - none is perfect - and everyone needs to learn to appreciate all kinds of minds. Also available on audio tape.

4 - Animals Should Definitely Not Wear Clothing by Judi Barrett - Ron Barret (Illustrator) - Aladdin Library; Reissue edition (December 30, 1988) - Reading level: Ages 4-8. - Posting date: September 26, 2003.

ISBN: 0689708076 ...because a snake would lose it, a billy goat would eat it for lunch, and it would always be wet on a walrus! This well-loved book by Judi and Ron Barrett shows the very youngest why animals' clothing is perfect...just as it is. A book that is fun for both parent and child.

5 - Barnyard Banter by Denise Fleming - Henry Holt & Company, Inc.; Board edition (May 2001) - Reading level: Baby-Preschool. - Posting date: September 28, 2003.

ISBN: 0805065946 - Finally, Denise Fleming fans will be crowing now that Barnyard Banter is in a board book edition. With "Cows in the pasture,/ moo, moo, moo" and Roosters in the barnyard,/ cock-a-doodle-doo," young children will happily follow Goose, chasing a butterfly around a lush and colorful farm.

6 - Big Pumpkin by S.D. Schindler - Erica Silverman (Author) - Aladdin Library; Reprint edition (September 1995) - Reading level: Ages 4-8. - Posting date: October 06, 2003 - Last update: October 28, 2003.

ISBN: 0689801297 - introduces Halloween monsters, like the green-eyed witch is a fun way. The delightful witch plants a seed to grow a pumpkin for pumpkin pie. All ghosts and goblins try to solve the problem. A clever little bat saves the day with a great idea. The themes of sharing is important. The message that even the tiny bat can solve problems is also important for children who sometimes feel they do not fit in with the group. This book is also available on tape with music and words.

7 - Click Clack Moo : Cows That Type by Doreen Cronin - Betsy Lewin (Illustrator) - Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing; (February 1, 2000) - Reading level: Ages 4-8. - Posting date: October 02, 2003.

ISBN: 0689832133 - The literacy rate in Farmer Brown's barn goes up considerably once his cows find an old typewriter and begin typing. To the harassed farmer's dismay, his communicative cows quickly become contentious...

8 - Cliques, Phonies, & Other Baloney by Trevor Romain - Free Spirit Publishing; (September 1998) - Reading level: Ages 9-12. - Posting date: October 02, 2003.

ISBN: 1575420457 - Written for every child who has ever felt shut out or trapped by a clique, this book blends humor with practical advice as it explains how to form positive, healthy relationships. Trevor Romain tackles this serious subject with wit and common sense, explaining what cliques are and why they exist.

9 - Different Is Not Bad, Different Is the World: A Book About Disabilities by Sally L. Smith - Ben Booz (Illustrator), Sopris West Educational Services; (December 1994) - Posting date: October 03, 2003.

ISBN: 1570350302 - A children's book that teaches about disabilities in a positive way. The simple words and colorful illustrations teach us empathy and acceptance of differences.

10 - Distant Drums, Different Drummers: A Guide for Young People with Adhd by Barbara Ingersoll, Ph.D. - Cape Pubns; (September 1995) - Reading level: Ages 8-14 - Posting date: October 20, 2003.

ISBN: 0964854805 - DISTANT DRUMS, DIFFERENT DRUMMERS is written for those same parents and for young people themselves. It is designed not only to help them understand their ADHD, but to destigmatize their differences and offer suggestions for how to deal with them. It should be read by all children with ADHD and their parents as a beginning antidote to the self-esteem problems that so often tragically complicate their lives.

11 - Eagle Eyes: A Child's Guide to Paying Attention by Jeanne Gehret - Susan Covert (Illustrator) - Verbal Images Pr; Revised edition (March 1996) - Reading level: Ages 9-12 - Posting date: October 15, 2003.

ISBN: 1884281117 - Author Jeanne Gehret introduces us to Ben, a young boy with ADD. Ben's father calls his son Eagle Eyes for his ability to notice everything around him.

12 - Eagle Eyes: A Child's Guide to Paying Attention (excerpt) by Jeanne Gehret - Susan Covert (Illustrator) - Verbal Images Pr; Revised edition (March 1996) - Reading level: Ages 9-12 - Posting date: October 15, 2003.

We took birdseed because the chickadees are so tame that they eat right out of people's hands. As soon as I saw the hungry gray birds, I dropped some food on the path. "Ben, stop it," Emily snapped. "If you drop it on the path they won't eat out of our hands. " Why didn't I think of that?

13 - Eagle-Eye (CD-ROM for Visual Perception Training) by Hunziker Multimedia - Posting date: October 15, 2003.

The CD-ROM contains 30 games - with 2 difficulty levels each - for testing and training visual perception. For each group of 10 games the "visual age" is calculated. Group A refers to basic reading ability, groups B and C to visual flexibility and eye movement strategies. Field tests show that it is possible to test and train dyslexic children and adults and even to detect highly gifted children with a "postgraduate" visual age. The games are arranged by increasing difficulty.

14 - Eddie Enough! by Debbie Zimmett - Charlotte Murray Fremaux (Illustrator) - Woodbine House; (May 2001) - Reading level: Ages 4-8. - Posting date: October 02, 2003.

ISBN: 1890627259 - "I've always been in a hurry. Grandma says I was born running. I think she's kidding. I hop out of bed in the morning and jump down the stairs two at a time because I'm starving for breakfast! My dad says I eat like there's no tomorrow. I like to cook, too.

15 - First Star I see by Jaye Andras Caffrey - Tracy L. Kane (Illustrator) - Verbal Images Pr; (March 1997) - Reading level: Ages 4-8 - Posting date: October 15, 2003.

ISBN: 1884281176 - Paige, an imaginative, witty young girl with ADHD plans to earn an interview with astronaut, Kelsey Strongheart.

16 - Flat Stanley by Jeff Brown - Steve Bjorkman (Illustrator) - Scott Foresman (Pearson K-12); Revised edition (April 1996) - Reading level: Ages 4-8 - Posting date: October 15, 2003.

ISBN: 0064420264 - Poor Stanley. He's a perfectly normal boy until one morning he wakes up flat. After his parents peel the incriminating bulletin board off of him, Stanley must adjust to life as a pancake.

17 - Halloween Bugs by David A. Carter - Little Simon; (September 1, 2003) - Reading level: Baby-Preschool. - Posting date: October 06, 2003 - Last update: October 28, 2003.

ISBN: 0689859163 - This is a pop-up book that encourages parents to share the excitement of discovery. Behind rusty iron doors, and creepy, creaky doors are scarey, but not too scarey, bugs.

18 - Happy Birthday, Martin Luther King by Jean Marzollo - J. Brian Pinkney (Illustrator) - Scholastic; (January 1993) - Reading level: Ages 4-8 - Posting date: January 12, 2004.

ISBN: 0590440659 - This book is an introduction into the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., suitable for children in Kindergarten thru second grade.

19 - Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (Book 5 Audio CD) by J. K. Rowling - Mary GrandPré (Illustrator), Jim Dale (Performer) - Random House; Unabridged edition (June 21, 2003) - Reading level: Ages 9-12. - Posting date: October 06, 2003.

ISBN: 0807220299 - Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, tells how Harry now struggles with his own identity. A popular series of books often shared by students worldwide. Harry Potter, now fifteen, is at odds with his own identity in the newest book in this series.

20 - Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (Book 5) by J. K. Rowling - Mary GrandPré (Illustrator) - Scholastic; (June 21, 2003)- Reading level: Ages 9-12. - Posting date: October 06, 2003.

ISBN: 043935806X - As his fifth year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry approaches, 15-year-old Harry Potter is in full-blown adolescence, complete with regular outbursts of rage, a nearly debilitating crush, and the blooming of a powerful sense of rebellion.

21 - Help4ADD@High School by Kathleen Nadeau - Sam Carter (Illustrator) - Advantage Books; (October 1, 1998) - Reading level: teenagers - Posting date: October 20, 2003.

ISBN: 0966036611 - This book can help make your High School years a time that you can feel good about, instead of one long struggle. Help4ADD@HighSchool includes tips on how to study smarter, not harder; information about your rights in school, and the ways that your high school can help you succeed...

22 - Help4ADD@High School (excerpt) by Kathleen Nadeau - Sam Carter (Illustrator) - Advantage Books; (October 1, 1998) - Reading level: teenagers - Posting date: October 20, 2003.

Why Is High School So ADD-Unfriendly, and What Can You Do About It? - High school may never be your ideal environment, but there are things you can do to make it better! Although you can't change many factors that make high school so difficult for students with ADD, here are some strategies that can help...

23 - Hints for Graphic Facilitators by Jack Pearpoint - Inclusion Press (2002) - 24 Thome Crescent, Toronto, Ontario, Canada M6H 2S5 - Phone: (416) 658-5363 Fax: (416) 658-5067 - Posting date: October 27, 2003.

ISBN: 1895418453 - This book is an introduction to graphic facilitation. If you are curious, nervous, terrified, or even better just want to try graphics on for size, this is the book for you. The underlying assumption is that we all have this gift, and we just need to remember how we did it when we were children. Thus, it includes beginning steps, and has hundreds of images that you can build on. Most are very simple, but color panels also demonstrate how felt pens and pastel crayons can make everyone's work lively and colorful.

24 - How Dyslexic Benny Became a Star A Story of Hope for Dyslexic Children and Their Parents by Joe Griffith - Jenny Schulz (Illustrator), G. Reid Lyon - Yorktown Pr; 1 edition (January 1998) - Reading level: Ages 9-12 - Posting date: October 17, 2003.

ISBN: 0965937909 - A touching account of one youngster's struggle in learning to read and the painful journey that he took to gain self-confidence, self-respect, and tremendous success as a human being, as a student, and as an athlete. Benny's story stands as a tribute to the human spirit and should serve as an excellent resource for students with dyslexia, their parents and their teachers.

25 - How Dyslexic Benny Became a Star A Story of Hope for Dyslexic Children and Their Parents (excerpt) by Joe Griffith - Jenny Schulz (Illustrator), G. Reid Lyon - Yorktown Pr; 1 edition (January 1998) - Reading level: Ages 9-12 - Posting date: October 17, 2003.

Benny was having more trouble than usual concentrating in class this afternoon. It was the second day of a brand-new school term, but he was too distracted to think about English or math. He wasn't even worried about somebody calling him "Stupid Benny" again. The only thing on his mind right now was his after- school meeting with Coach Watkins.

26 - How Many Days Until Tomorrow? by Caroline Janover - Charlotte Fremaux (Illustrator) - Woodbine House; (October 2000) - Reading level: Ages 9-12 - Posting date: October 17, 2003.

ISBN: 1890627224 - Spending a month on a remote island in Maine with his teasing older brother and grandparents he hardly knows is not Josh's idea of a great time. But that's what happens the summer his parents go abroad. Twelve-year-old Josh, who has dyslexia, can't do anything right in his grandfather's eyes, and is constantly compared to his perfect bookish brother, Simon.

27 - How Many Days Until Tomorrow? (excerpt) by Caroline Janover - Charlotte Fremaux (Illustrator) - Woodbine House; (October 2000) - Reading level: Ages 9-12 - Posting date: October 17, 2003.

"How can I possibly have fun?" Josh muttered under his breath. He could barely hear his mother's voice over the putt-putt sound of the lobster boat's engine. Spending a month on an island in Maine with his teasing older brother and grandparents he hardly knew was not his idea of a good time. He wanted to stay home in New Jersey, play All Star baseball, and hang out with his friends. Josh stood up and waved with both arms.

28 - How the Grinch Stole Christmas! by Dr. Seuss - Random House Books for Young Readers; (October 12, 1957) - Reading level: Ages 4-8 - Posting date: December 08, 2003.

ISBN: 0394800796 - The Grinch, whose heart is two sizes too small, hates Who-ville's holiday celebrations, and plans to steal all the presents to prevent Christmas from coming. To his amazement, Christmas comes anyway, and the Grinch discovers the true meaning of the holiday.

29 - Hyper Harry by Patricia H. Aust - New Concepts Pub; (December 2001) - Reading level: Ages 9-12. - Posting date: October 02, 2003.

ISBN: 1586085018 - This book was written to show how ADHD can affect everyone in the family, not just the hyperactive child. It also shows that there are positive aspects to having ADHD and that if everyone works together, the present and the future can look a lot better.

30 - I Got A D in Salami (Hank Zipzer, 2) by Henry Winkler - Lin Oliver, Carol Heyer (Illustrator) - Grosset & Dunlap; (May 2003) - Reading level: Ages 9-12 - Posting date: June 23, 2003.

ISBN: 0448431637 - It's report card day-the most dreaded day in Hank's school year. And when Hank gets his grades, they're his worst nightmare come true: a D in spelling, a D in reading, a D in math. After school, Hank and his friends go to his mom's deli. His mom is on the prowl-she knows a report card day when she sees one. Hank tries to stall her, but she's going for his backpack. He's cornered. Hank hands the report card off to his friend Frankie, who gives it to his friend Ashley, who gives it to Robert, who puts it into a meat grinder! Hank watches as his Ds are ground into a big salami, and this particular salami is being made for a very important client. How will Hank get out of this one?

31 - I Know I Can Climb the Mountain by Dale S. Brown - Lisa Freeman (Illustrator) - Mountain Books and Music; (November 1, 1995) - Posting date: October 17, 2003.

ISBN: 1881650049 - This anthology of poetry is organized to show the experience of a person who takes charge of her own life despite difficulties and challenges. Fifty-three poems and three short stories describe the experience of growing up. The author, a women who wrote these poems during her childhood and teenage years, experienced a difference currently called by many names...

32 - I Wish I Could Fly Like a Bird by Katherine Denison - Tanya Weinberger (Illustrator), Richard L. Walley (Editor) - Wildwood Creative Enterprises; 1 edition (October 1, 1996) - Reading level: 4-8 - Posting date: October 17, 2003 - Last update: December 08, 2003.

ISBN: 0965435156 - Tells the story of Chic L. Dee, a bird who flip-flops instead of flying. As Chic L.Dee struggles to accept his limitations he discovers his talents and begins to make his own way. This is fun reading for children who also struggle with learning disabilities.

33 - I'm Somebody Too by Jeanne Gehret - Verbal Images Pr; (September 1992) - Reading level: Ages 4-8 - Posting date: October 15, 2003.

ISBN: 0962513679 - Emily, the sibling of Ben "Eagle Eyes", works through the issue of having a brother with ADD. The story involve family therapy issues.

34 - I'm Somebody Too (excerpt) by Jeanne Gehret - Verbal Images Pr; (September 1992) - Reading level: Ages 4-8 - Posting date: October 15, 2003.

Back then I thought I had to be perfect. My brother, Ben, needed lots of help and flubbed up so often, I figured it was my job to make up for all the grief he gave Mom and Dad. The funny thing was, though, that the harder I tried, the less I succeeded in pleasing anyone -especially myself.

35 - If you take a mouse to school by Laura Numeroff - Felicia Bond (Illustrator) - Laura Geringer; (July 16, 2002) - Reading level: Ages 4-8. - Posting date: October 01, 2003.

ISBN: 0060283289 - If you take a mouse to school, he'll ask you for your lunch box. When you give him your lunch box, he'll want a sandwich to go in it. Then he'll need a notebook and some pencils. He'll probably want to share your backpack, too ...

36 - Interview with author Debbie Zimmett by Debbie Zimmett - LD OnLine Exclusive - Posting date: October 03, 2003.

Through my experiences as a teacher, summer camp nurse, mother and friend I have met many children and adults who talk too much, move too fast and can't seem to control their bodies no matter how hard they try. However, I was moved to sit down and write this book after I witnessed the confusion and hurt that my youngest son experienced while he was undiagnosed.

37 - Interview with Author Jack Gantos by Jack Gantos - LD OnLine Exclusive - Posting date: November 03, 2001.

When I was growing up I knew a lot of boys like Joey. I went to ten different schools and because I was never in one place very long I didn't make a core group of friends. So when I arrived at a new school I was always a bit of a drifter, and ended up on the social fringes of the school community. And out there on the fringe were a lot of "Joeys" because for various reasons they had difficulties maintaining friendships.

38 - Interview with Author Mark Smith by Mark Smith - LD OnLine Exclusive - Posting date: October 16, 2003.

I should say for the record that I have no professional expertise about Attention Deficit Disorder. My only experience in the matter comes from being the parent of a young boy with ADHD. When my wife and I were struggling to understand what our son Peter was going through and how to help him, we both read a great deal, sought help from specialists, talked to other parents, even joined an e-mail discussion group of parents of kids with ADD.

39 - It's Valentine's Day by Jack Prelutsky - Yossi Abolafia (Illustrator) - HarperTrophy; Reprint edition (January 19, 1996) - Reading level: Ages 4-8 - Posting date: February 04, 2004.

ISBN: 068814652X - A collection of Valentine poems including "I Made My Dog a Valentine" and "I Love You More Than Applesauce".

40 - Jen's Best Gift Ever by Laura Appleton-Smith - et al - Flyleaf Pub; (December 1998) - Reading level: Ages 4-8. - Posting date: October 01, 2003.

ISBN: 0965824691 - A book for beginning readers, pre-K through age 8 from Flyleaf Publishing's Books to Remember series. It's Jen's seventh birthday and Jen's parents and her sister Emma have chosen a very special gift for her -- a gift that will prove to be Jen's best gift ever!

41 - Joey Pigza Loses Control by Jack Gantos - Farrar Straus & Giroux; (September 2000)- listen to Audio clip (Real Player required) - Reading level: Ages 9-12. - Posting date: October 03, 2003.

ISBN: 0374399891 - The loveable, disaster-prone hero of Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key is back, this time in charge of his attention deficit disorder and ready to greet the world as a normal kid--with the help of his new and improved meds, of course.

42 - Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key by Jack Gantos - HarperTrophy; Reprint edition (April 2000) - Reading level: Ages 9-12. - Posting date: November 03, 2001.

ISBN: 0064408337 - Joey Pigza has problems. Big problems. He was emotionally abused by his grandmother. He has never met his dad. He can't get along in his elementary school classroom because of his mood swings and his "dud meds."

43 - Josh: A Boy with Dyslexia by Caroline Janover - Edward Epstein (Illustrator) - Waterfront Books; (September 1988) - Reading level: Ages 9-12 - Posting date: October 15, 2003.

ISBN: 0914525107 - Josh struggles to live down the stigma of his learning disability, dyslexia, and receive both respect and friendship from his peers. Includes information on the characteristics of dyslexia and a list of organizations that deal with learning disabilities.

44 - Josh: A Boy with Dyslexia (excerpt) by Caroline Janover - Edward Epstein (Illustrator) - Waterfront Books; (September 1988) - Reading level: Ages 9-12 - Posting date: October 15, 2003.

On Sunday morning, Josh found a roach sleeping in his toothbrush. He turned the water on full blast and watched the bug swirl down the drain. He washed his toothbrush with soap and left it on the counter to dry.

45 - Journey to Gameland: How to Make a Board Game from Your Favorite Children's Book by Ben Buchanan - Carol J. Adams, Susan Allison, Doug Buchanan (Illustrator), Lantern Books; (June 1, 2001) - Posting date: October 03, 2003.

ISBN: 1930051514 - Eleven-year-old child author Ben Buchanan, who created a board game based on the popular Harry Potter books, provides advice for all children who would like to turn their favorite book into a board game. Along with his co-authors, he offers a step-by-step process, with suggestions for parents, librarians, and teachers, on how to help children transform their favorite book into a board game.

46 - Keeping A Head in School by Mel Levine - Educators Pub Service; Reprint edition (July 1991) - Reading level: Ages 9-12 - Posting date: October 20, 2003.

ISBN: 0838820697 - This book enhances motivation as it suggests specific ways to approch schoolwork, to bypass or overcome learning disorders, and to manage the struggles that may beset students in school. Audio tape also available.

47 - Keeping A Head in School (excerpt) by Mel Levine - Educators Pub Service; Reprint edition (July 1991) - Reading level: Ages 9-12 - Posting date: October 20, 2003.

Some Good Questions (And Some Pretty Good Answers) - There are many students who feel embarrassed about getting tutoring or any other special help in school. More than anything else, they just want to be like everyone else. They don't want to look unusual or special in any way. Being in a special class for learning disabilities, going to a resource room or tutor, or visiting a guidance counselor may make them feel too different (even weird). Also, they are afraid that other kids will notice and that those kids may say something mean or call them names because of their problems with learning. This can be scary.

48 - Kwanzaa Kids by Joan Holub - Ken Wilson-Max (Illustrator) - Puffin; (September 30, 2002) - Reading level: Baby-Preschool - Posting date: December 08, 2003.

ISBN: 014230199X - Kwanzaa is here, and there are so many fun things to do! Each day the children light another candle on the Kinara. Then they celebrate the Kwanzaa principle of the day-by working at Granny's market stand, making gifts for family and friends, playing African games, and even having a feast! A perfect way to begin teaching young children about the meaning and traditions of this joyous holiday.

49 - Latkes and Applesauce: A Hanukkah Story by Fran Manushkin - Robin Spowart (Illustrator) - Scholastic; (October 1992) - Reading level: Baby-Preschool - Posting date: December 08, 2003.

ISBN: 0590422650 - When a blizzard leaves a family housebound one Hanukkah, they share what little food they have with some starving animals who later return the favor.

50 - Learning to Slow Down and Pay Attention by Kathleen Nadeau - Ellen Dixon - Chesapeake Psychological Serv; (January 1993) - Reading level: Age 6-14 - Posting date: October 20, 2003.

ISBN:1883030021 - Written for children 6 to 14 to help children identify problems. Offers ways parents can help their children diagnosed with ADHD.

51 - Leo the Late Bloomer by Robert Kraus - Jose Aruego (Illustrator) - Harpercollins Juvenile Books; Reissue edition (March 1994) - Reading level: Ages 4-8. - Posting date: October 03, 2003.

ISBN: 006443348X - Leo isnt reading, or writing, or drawing, or even speaking, and his father is concerned. But Leos mother isnt. She knows her son will do all those things, and more, when hes ready.

52 - Little Toot (Railroad Books Series) by Hardie Gramatky - Mark Burgess (Illustrator) - Grosset & Dunlap; (October 2000) - Reading level: Ages 4-8 - Posting date: October 16, 2003.

ISBN: 0448422972 - Now in print for more than sixty years, this classic story of "the cutest, silliest tugboat you ever saw" continues to delight children around the world. This 8 x 8 edition features watercolor illustrations done in the style of the late Hardie Gramatky.

53 - Loser by Jerry Spinelli - Joanna Cotler; (May 7, 2002) - Reading level: Ages 9-12. - Posting date: October 02, 2003.

ISBN: 0060004835 - Donald Zinkoff is one of the greatest kids you could ever hope to meet. He laughs easily, he likes people, he loves school, he tries to rescue lost girls in blizzards, he talks to old ladies. The only problem is, he's a loser. Until fourth grade, Zinkoff's uncontrollable giggling in class, sloppy handwriting, horrible flute playing, bad grades, clumsiness, and ineptitude at sports go largely unnoticed.

54 - Mama's Morning by Kate Sternberg - Advantage Books; 1.0 edition (April 1, 1997) - Reading level: Ages 4-8 - Posting date: October 16, 2003.

ISBN: 0966036603 - One hectic Monday morning overworked Mama Hamster has a great deal of difficulty getting her four active children ready for school, and they are quite surprised when they do arrive.

55 - Many Ways To Learn: Young People's Guide to Learning Disabilities by Judith M. Stern - Uzi Ben-Ami, Michael Chesworth (Illustrator) - Magination; (October 1996) - Reading level: Ages 9-12 - Posting date: October 20, 2003.

ISBN: 0945354746 - this book tells what learning disabilities are and how a child can cope with school, friends and family members. Also available in audiocassette.

56 - Math Rashes and Other Classroom Tales by Douglas Evans - Larry Di Fiori (Illustrator), Lawrence Di Fiori (Illustrator) - Scholastic; (September 2002) - Reading level: Ages 9-12. - Posting date: October 02, 2003.

ISBN: 0439339022 - The New-School-Year-Moon hangs above every school the night before it opens. This year it shines over the W.T. Melon Elementary School brighter than ever - and the man in the moon is W.T. Melon himself!

57 - My Name is Brain Brian by Jeanne Betancourt - Edward Epstein (Illustrator) - Scholastic; Reissue edition (November 1996) - Reading level: Ages 9-12 - Posting date: October 15, 2003.

ISBN: 0590449222 - Struggling with problems that the kids in his class see as clowning around, such as mixing things up and spelling letters backwards, Brian learns he has dyslexia and suffers peer teasing when his friends do not understand. Reprint. K. SLJ.

58 - My Year with Harry Potter: How I Discovered My Own Magical World by Ben Buchanan - Lantern Books; (June 1, 2001) - listen to Audio clip (Real Player required) - Reading level: Ages 9-12. - Posting date: October 03, 2003.

ISBN: 1930051506 - I'm normal because I am a normal kid--going to school, being happy, getting homework, having a family. I'm not normal because I'm dyslexic. I have a scar on my head. I'm not normal because mystical things happen to me.

59 - Niagara Falls or Does It? (Hank Zipzer, 1) by Henry Winkler - Lin Oliver, Carol Heyer (Illustrator) - Grosset & Dunlap; (May 2003) - Reading level: Ages 9-12 - Posting date: June 23, 2003.

ISBN: 0448431629 - For Hank, fourth grade does not start out on the right foot. First of all, he gets called to the principal's office on the very first day of school. Then the first assignment his teacher gives him is to write five paragraphs on "What You Did This Summer." Hank is terrified-writing one good sentence is hard for him, so how in the world is he going to write five whole paragraphs? Hank comes up with a plan: instead of writing what he did on vacation, he'll show what he did. But when Hank's "living essay" becomes a living disaster, he finds himself in detention. Strangely enough, however, detention ends up becoming a turning point in his life.

60 - No, David! (Caldecott Honor Book) by David Shannon - Scholastic; (September 1998) - Reading level: Ages 4-8. - Posting date: October 06, 2003 - Last update: October 28, 2003.

ISBN: 0590930028 - When author and artist David Shannon was five years old, he wrote a semi-autobiographical story of a little kid who broke all his mother's rules. He chewed with his mouth open (and full of food), he jumped on the furniture, and he broke his mother's vase!

61 - Oh, the Places He Went: A Story About Dr. Seuss -Theodor Seuss Geisel by Maryann N. Weidt - Kerry Maguire (Illustrator) - First Avenue Editions; (December 1995) - Reading level: Ages 4-8 - Posting date: March 08, 2004.

ISBN: 0876146272 - Gr 3-6A lively, straightforward overview of Theodor Geisel's life and work. Although his successes are detailed, his trials are given equal attention, among them are the many rejections he received from publishers; the death of his first wife;

62 - Oh, the Thinks You Can Think! by Dr. Seuss - Random House (Merchandising); (September 1975) - Reading level: Ages 4-8. - Posting date: October 01, 2003.

ISBN: 0394831292 - Winner of the Pulitzer Prize in 1984 and three Academy Awards, Seuss was the author and illustrator of 44 children's books, some of which have been made into audiocassettes, animated television specials, and videos for children of all ages. Even after his death in 1991, Dr. Seuss continues to be the best-selling author of children's books in the world.

63 - One Zillion Valentines by Frank Modell - William Morrow; Reprint edition (September 1987) - Reading level: Baby-Preschool - Posting date: February 04, 2004.

ISBN: 0688073298 - When Marvin shows Milton how to make valentines, they decide to make one for each person in their neighborhood.

64 - Pay Attention, Slosh! by Mark Smith - Gail Piazza (Illustrator) - Albert Whitman & Co; (September 1997) - Reading level: Ages 9-12 - Posting date: October 16, 2003.

ISBN: 0807563781 - Joshua is having difficulties concentrating and controlling his behaviors at school and at home. Josh's parents take their son to Dr. Hartnett, who explains attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. The book deals with token systems and medication issues.

65 - Pay Attention, Slosh! (excerpt) by Mark Smith - Gail Piazza (Illustrator) - Albert Whitman & Co; (September 1997) - Reading level: Ages 9-12 - Posting date: October 16, 2003.

"Joshua, sit down in your chair and finish your dinner this minute!" Josh was in big trouble if he didn't stop acting up and sit down. But once he started acting crazy, he just couldn't stop.

66 - Phineas Gage, A Gruesome but True Story About Brain Science by John Fleischman - Houghton Mifflin Co; (March 25, 2002) - Reading level: Ages 9-12. - Posting date: September 28, 2003.

ISBN: 0618052526 - Science writer John Fleischman uses a clipped, engaging expository style to tell the incredible story of the railroad worker who, in 1848, survived the piercing blast of a 13-pound iron rod as it entered below his cheekbone and exited the front of his skull in Phineas Gage: A Gruesome but True Story about Brain Science. Photographs, glossary, a resource listing and index lend this textbook case the same sense of immediacy as do the words.

67 - Phoebe Flower's Adventures: Phoebe's Best Best Friend by Barbara Roberts - Kate Sternberg (Illustrator) - Advantage Books; (April 1, 2000) - Reading level: Ages 9-12 - Posting date: October 16, 2003.

ISBN: 0966036697 - Third-grader Phoebe is so happy to have a "best friend," but at the same time she is having more trouble concentrating on her school work.

68 - Pigs Aplenty, Pigs Galore by David McPhail - Puffin; Reprint edition (December 1996) - Reading level: Ages 4-8. - Posting date: September 28, 2003.

ISBN: 0140553134 - The silence of the narrator's cozy home is abruptly ended as a herd of partying pigs enters the scene and takes over his surroundings, where they make oatmeal in the sink, play music through the night, and order pizza pies to be delivered. What would you do if a pig, or two or more, came to your door. Have fun with this story. Pigs do come a callin'!

69 - Putting on the Brakes by Patricia O. Quinn - Judith M. Stern, Michael Chesworth (Illustrator) - Magination; (January 1992) - Reading level: Ages 9-12 - Posting date: October 16, 2003.

ISBN: 0945354320 - When young people learn they have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), they often have many questions, doubts, and fears. Written from both a pediatric and an educational perspective, this highly successful booknow available in a new editionattempts to address these questions and needs.

70 - Reach for the Moon by Samantha Abeel - Charles Murphy (Illustrator), Roberta Williams (Editor) - Scholastic; (February 2001) - Reading level: Ages 4-8. - Posting date: October 03, 2003.

ISBN: 0439297389 - Reach for the Moon combines the remarkable poetry and prose of a gifted, yet learning disabled, 13-year-old with the exquisite watercolors that inspired her words.

71 - Runaway Dreidel! by Leslea Newman - Kyrsten Brooker (Illustrator) - Henry Holt & Company, Inc.; (October 2002) - Reading level: Ages 4-8 - Posting date: December 08, 2003.

ISBN: 0805062378 - On the first night of Chanukah a lucky boy receives a shiny new dreidel, but once it starts spinning it just wont stop! With a mind of its own, the dreidel spins quickly across the floor, out the door, and on down the street, with its excited owner and family in hot pursuit. Soon the whole city joins the chase to catch the runaway toy. Where is that dreidel heading, and will it ever stop spinning? This is one journey worth pursuing right up to its magical conclusion!

72 - Seven Spools of Thread: A Kwanzaa Story by Angela Shelf Medearis - Daniel Minter (Illustrator) - Albert Whitman & Co; (September 2000) - Reading level: Ages 9-12 - Posting date: December 08, 2003.

ISBN: 0807573159 - In an African village live seven brothers who make family life miserable with their constant fighting. When their father dies, he leaves an unsual will: by sundown, the brothers must make gold out of seven spools of thread. If they fail, they will be turned out as beggars.

73 - Shark in the Park (Easy Words to Read) by Phil Roxbee Cox - Stephen Cartwright Illustrator), Jenny Tyler - (Editor)Usborne Pub Ltd; (August 2002) - Reading level: Baby-Preschool. - Posting date: October 02, 2003.

74 - Sideways Stories from Wayside School (rack) by Louis Sachar - Adam McCauley (Illustrator) - HarperTrophy; (June 1998) - Reading level: Ages 9-12. - Posting date: October 02, 2003.

ISBN: 0380731487 - The Wayside School was supposed to be one story high, with 30 classrooms side by side; instead, it was built sideways, with 30 one-classroom stories. As befits such a strange school, these tales are a bit strange too. In one, Jason is stuck to his seat by a large wad of chewing gum.

75 - Sixth Grade Can Really Kill You by Barthe Declements - Puffin; Reprint edition (January 1995) - Reading level: Ages 9-12 - Posting date: October 15, 2003.

ISBN: 0140371303 - "Bad" Helen is in trouble. If she can't improve her reading skills, she will be stuck in the sixth grade forever! An ace baseball pitcher and class clown, Helen must now face the fact that reading is not one of her skills. With the help of a sympathetic teacher, Helen decides to brave her classmates' teasing and enter a special education class.

76 - Smart Dog by Vivian Vande Velde - Yearling Books; Reprint edition (May 2000) - Reading level: Ages 9-12. - Posting date: October 02, 2003.

ISBN: 0440416108 - Amy Prochenko has spent most of fifth grade avoiding both the bully Katilyn Walker, whose bark is as bad as her bite, and Sean Gorman, the only kid less popular than Amy. As if life isn't hard enough, along comes Sherlock.

77 - Spaceman by Jane Cutler - Puffin; (July 1999) - Reading level: Ages 9-12. - Posting date: October 02, 2003.

ISBN: 0140381503 - Gary just can't seem to fit in. He doesn't have any friends, his school work is always sloppy, and his teachers endlessly criticize him. But Gary has a way to escape--he spaces out.

78 - Succeeding with LD: 20 True Stories About Real People with LD (excerpt) by Jill Lauren, M.A. - Elizabeth Verdick (Editor) - Free Spirit Publishing; (February 1997) - Reading level: Young Adult - Posting date: October 20, 2003.

Ten Ways to Succeed with LD - The people who shared their stories for this book worked hard to reach their goals. But hard work isn't the only thing that got them where they are today. Many of them used survival skills, like the ones described in this section. If you have LD, read through the list and think about whether these ideas could help you. You can photocopy the list and put it in your notebook to look at whenever you need to. If you don't have LD but you know someone who does, show the list to that person. He or she might really appreciate your support.

79 - Succeeding with LD: 20 True Stories About Real People with LD by Jill Lauren, M.A. - Elizabeth Verdick (Editor) - Free Spirit Publishing; (February 1997) - Reading level: Young Adult - Posting date: October 20, 2003.

ISBN: 1575420120 - Twenty talented, successful people with LD tell their own stories in this inspiring book. Some are famous (one received a MacArthur Foundation Award), most are not, but all are positive role models for people with or without LD. B&W photos.

80 - Summer Opportunities for Kids and Teenagers 2002 by Petersons Publishing - Petersons Guides; 19th edition (November 1901) - Reading level: Young Adult - Posting date: October 17, 2003.

ISBN: 0768905672 - Camp and vacation listings that appeal to kids. Information on academic programs, comminity service programs and sports camps are included. In addition information on dates, costs, financial aid, and accreditation of the programs are also included.

81 - Summer Reading Is Killing Me! (Time Warp Trio, 7) by Jon Scieszka - Lane Smith (Illustrator) - Puffin; Reprint edition (June 2000) - Reading level: Ages 9-12. - Posting date: October 02, 2003.

ISBN: 0141308206 - Sam, Fred, and Joe--the Time Warp Trio--find themselves face-to-beak with a giant, 266-pound chicken ... who, unfortunately, looks hungry. As the chicken begins to chase them, the boys realize with horror that they are smack-dab in the middle of Daniel Pinkwater's The Hoboken Chicken Emergency!

82 - Super-Owl (CD-ROM for testing and training audio perception.) by Hunziker Multimedia - Posting date: October 15, 2003.

The 30 educational games - with two levels of difficulty and two duration options each - provide diagnosis and training of listening skills: pitch, rhythm, timbre and sequence must be matched from simple to complex samples. The training material consists of all sorts of sounds: musical instruments, drums, birds, water, horses, cars, boats and Arabic, Greek, Chinese, Korean and Finnish syllable sequences.

83 - Thank You Mr. Falker by Patricia Polacco - Patricia Gauch (Editor) - Philomel Books; (May 1998) - Reading level: Ages 4-8 - Posting date: October 16, 2003.

ISBN: 0399231668 - Little Trisha is overjoyed at the thought of starting school and learning how to read. But when she looks at a book, all the letters and numbers just get jumbled up. Her classmates make matters worse by calling her dummy.

84 - The Best Fight by Anne Schlieper - Mary B. Schwark (Illustrator), Denise Mathews (Editor), Judith Mathews (Editor), Albert Whitman & Co; (December 1994)- Reading level: Ages 4-8. - Posting date: October 03, 2003.

ISBN: 0807506621 - Jamie, a 5th grader, has a learning disability. When others tease Jamie about his reading problem, he responds by fighting, and gets sent to the principal's office. Mr. Wilson, a very perceptive principal, realizes why Jamie is getting into trouble.

85 - The Creeps in Room 112 by Victoria Alexander Bennett - 1stBooks Library; (September 2002) - Reading level: Ages 9-12. - Posting date: October 06, 2003 - Last update: October 28, 2003.

ISBN: 1403333157 - This book, written for middle schoolers, shares the struggles and ultimate successes of children with disabilities.

86 - The Don't Give Up Kid and Learning Differences by Jeanne Gehret - Sandra A. Depauw (Illustrator) - Verbal Images Pr; Revised edition (March 1996) - Reading level: Ages 9-12 - Posting date: October 16, 2003.

ISBN: 1884281109 - In this story, a primary age child called The Don't Give Up Kid by his parents feels like giving up when trying to read. Includes a parent resource guide to learning disabilities.

87 - The Grapes of Math: Mind-Stretching Math Riddles by Greg Tang - Harry Briggs (Illustrator) - Scholastic; (February 2001) - Reading level: Ages 6-10 - Posting date: October 16, 2003.

ISBN: 043921033X - This innovative and delightful book challenges children ­ and parents ­ to open their minds and solve problems in new and unexpected ways. By looking for patterns, symmetries, and familiar number combinations displayed within eye-catching pictures, math will become easier and quicker ­ and much more fun ­ than anyone could have ever imagined!

88 - The Hard Life of Seymour E. Newton by Ann Bixby Herold - Sherry Neidigh (Illustrator) - Herald Pr; (September 1990) - Reading level: Ages 9-12 - Posting date: October 16, 2003.

ISBN: 0836135326 - Peter does well in third-grade math. But, somehow, in writing and spelling, by the time the letters get from his brain to his paper, they get turned around. His Dad thinks he's lazy. Peter just wants to get sick and stay home from school. It takes the perseverance of a spider named Seymour to help Peter work to overcome his learning problems.

89 - The Mitten Tree by Candace Christiansen - Elaine Greenstein (Illustrator) - Fulcrum Pub; (September 1997) - Reading level: Ages 4-8 - Posting date: January 12, 2004.

ISBN: 1555913490 - This book tells the heartwarming tale of an elderly woman who notices that a young boy does not have mittens to keep his hands warm as he plays in the neighborhood. She knits a pair of mittens for him, and soon finds herself knitting mittens for many other children.

90 - The Mitten: A Ukrainian Folktale by Jan Brett - Putnam Pub Group Juv; Board edition (October 1996) - Reading level: Baby-Preschool - Posting date: January 12, 2004.

ISBN: 0399231099 - Jan Bretts adaptation of a Ukrainian folk tale about a boy who asks his grandmother for white mittens, and his adventures when he loses them in the snow.

91 - The Night Before Christmas by Clement C. Moore - Mary Engelbreit (Illustrator) - HarperCollins; (September 23, 2003) - Reading level: Ages 4-8 - Posting date: December 08, 2003.

ISBN: 0060081600 - Readers young and old are invited into the enchanting world of Mary Engelbreit in this sparkling edition of Clement C. Moore's classic poem. It is the night before Christmas, in a house so cozy and colorful, so filled with expectation, so dusted with Christmas magic that only this beloved illustrator could have created it. Shhh. A mouse is asleep in its snug den and children are dreaming as sugarplum fairies flutter around their bed. Then there's the jingle of bells.

92 - The Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg - Houghton Mifflin Co; edition (October 28, 1985) - Reading level: Ages 4-8 - Posting date: December 08, 2003.

ISBN: 0395389496 - A magical train ride on Christmas Eve takes a boy to the North Pole to receive a special gift from Santa. 1986 Caldecott Medal book. Full color.

93 - The Safe Place by Tehila Peterseil - Pitspopany Press; (September 1, 1996) - Posting date: October 02, 2003.

ISBN: 0943706718 - The poignant story of a young girl with learnig problem, including ADD and dyslexia. She finds daily life an emotional and psychological struggle. Until one day, a very special teacher enters her life...

94 - The School Survival Guide for Kids With Ld by Rhoda Woods Cummings - Gary L. Fisher, Pamela Espeland (Editor) - Free Spirit Publishing; (September 1991) - Reading level: Ages 9-12 - Posting date: October 20, 2003.

ISBN: 0915793326 - This guide offers specific tips and strategies especially for students with LD. Dozens of "school tools" build confidence in reading, writing, spelling, math, and more. Learn to organize time, set goals, stick up for yourself, handle conflict, stay out of trouble, cope with testing, and get help from adults.

95 - The Survival Guide for Kids with LD by Gary L. Fisher, Ph.D. - Rhoda Woods Cummings, Rhoda E. Cummings, Jackie Urbanovic (Illustrator) - Free Spirit Publishing; (April 1990) - Reading level: Ages 9-12 - Posting date: October 20, 2003.