BOOK OF THE MONTH FEBRUARY

What Mary Jo Shared
by Janice Mary Udry
Illustrated by Elizabeth Sayles
What Mary Jo Shared is a touching story about a girl named Mary Jo who is eager to share with her classmates, but is having difficulty deciding what to bring in for "Show and Tell".  She spends days and weeks agonizing over her decision.  Should she bring a toy, a letter, a mouse or a turtle?  Readers willbe surprised by Mary Jo's final decision.  Elizabeth Sayles' illustrations bring added warmth to this simple, yet sensitive story.