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• The Big Box

  Morrison, Toni. 1931-2019

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  Toni Morrison's first children's book was published in 1999 collaborating with her son, Slade Morrison. Like her adult fiction and nonfiction, the story is deeply complex and beautifully poetic despite its grim subject matter. On its surface its…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Book of Mean People

  Morrison, Toni

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  Toni Morrison again with her son Slade Morrison, write a catalog about all of the mean people in the world. Children can experience meanness in many way and it's a good book that helps them identify it, define it, and deal with it.

• Poppy or the Snake?

  Morrison, Toni. 1931-2019

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  The Morrison mother and son team are back again with a modern retelling of Aesop's Fables that invites readers to rethink the original tale "Man and the Serpent." Be warned and be careful, because sometimes a snake behaves like a snake.

• The Ant or the Grasshopper?

  Morrison, Toni. 1931-2019

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  Toni and Slade Morrison have collaborated on a retelling Aesop's Fable. They take on bullying, appreciating artists, and a social justice message.

• Remember

  the Journey to School Integration

  Morrison, Toni. 1931-2019

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  Toni Morrison using a collection of 50 photographs from iconic moments leading up to the Civil Rights moments narrates the events for children by imagining the thoughts of the subjects in the photos. Morrison writes "because if I ever feel helpless…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Peeny Butter Fudge

  Morrison, Toni. 1931-2019

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  Toni Morrison celebrates spending a wild and crazy day with grandma and all of the adventures that ensue. Jazzy style and fun to read to little ones. Recipe of Peanut Butter Fudge included.

• The Tortoise or the Hare

  Morrison, Toni. 1931-2019

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  Toni Morrison in collaboration with her son Slade Morrison, returns to Aesop's Fables by retelling the Tortoise and the Hare. Perfect Morrison, with its jazzy style while flipping the script and teaching a moral.

• Little Cloud and Lady Wind

  Morrison, Toni. 1931-2019

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  Toni Morrison explained the Aesop's Fables, Bundle of Sticks was used at the basis for her children's book "Little Cloud and Lady Wind." Morrison's message is that there is strength in unity. Little Cloud does not want to join forces with other…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Please, Louise

  Morrison, Toni. 1931-2019

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  Set in a library, Toni Morrison in collaboration with her son Slade Morrison provide the valuable lesson that sad times and bad days aren't forever. Using books, and reading, and your imagination can help turn things around. Dedicated to librarians,…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Toni Morrison

  the Magic of Words

  Haskins, James, 1941-2005

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  Written by Jim Haskins, it is a great introductory biography for younger students to learn about the award winning author Toni Morrison. Includes photographs and quotes from her works written in a clear and simple style for young readers.