Check It Out

Books recommended for young readers by Ilene Abramson, senior librarian for the children’s literature department of the Los Angeles Public Library:

Take your daughter to work Thursday--along with these books about women who made a difference in people’s lives.

Preschool to kindergarten: “Dr. Friedman Helps Animals,” by Alice Flanagan, photographs by Christine Osinski

Lots of photographs show how a dedicated veterinarian saves the lives of her animal patients.

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First to third grades: “Bloomers!” by Rhoda Blumberg, illustrated by Mary Morgan

Historical account in picture book format of how the early feminists loosened their corsets and opened their mouths to champion women’s rights.

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Fourth grade: “Meet My Grandmother: She’s a Supreme Court Justice,” by Lisa Tucker McElroy and Courtney O’Connor

This charming book portrays Sandra Day O’Connor as a doting grandma who spoils her grandchild with love.

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Fifth grade: “Entrepreneurs,” by Krista McLuskey

Enthusiastic reports about Oprah, Martha and other brilliant women who have marketed their talents to produce lasting legacies and lots of money.

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Sixth to eighth grades: “Women in 19th Century America,” by Fiona Macdonald

In the 1800s, women began working outside the home and participating in progressive movements aimed at improving conditions.

Storytime

Some of the books to be read on KCET’s “Storytime,” weekdays at 12:30 p.m.

* “Turnip Soup,” by Lynne Born Myers and Christopher Myers

George faces a troublesome Komodo dragon that has slithered into his family’s cellar and is eating all the vegetables. Themes: fantasy, feelings of fear.

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“Yo! Yes?” by Chris Raschka

Two boys--one black, the other white--meet on the street and become friends. Themes: friendship, respect.

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* “In the Rain With Baby Duck,” by Amy Hest

It’s a rainy day and that makes Baby mad. Baby’s parents worry--who ever heard of a duck who does not like the rain? Themes: nature, fantasy.

Book Events

Selected visits at Los Angeles Public Library branches.

* Tuesday: Caroline Arnold, author of “Children of the Settlement Houses” and many animal books, 4:15 p.m., Fairfax Branch Library, 161 S. Gardner St.

* Wednesday: Anne Ingram, writer and illustrator of “A Visit to Olvera Street,” 3:30 p.m., Pio Pico Branch Library, 695 S. Serrano Ave.

* Wednesday: Sherry Shahan, who wrote and illustrated “Frozen Stiff” and “Dashing Through the Snow,” 3:30 p.m., Woodland Hills Branch Library, 22200 Ventura Blvd.

* Saturday: Erica Silverman, author of “Raisel’s Riddle” and several Halloween books, 2 p.m., Mid-Valley Branch Library, 16244 Nordhoff St.