The House That Crack Built

Clark Taylor (1992, Chronicle Books, 6.95)
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With a beat reminiscent of hip-hop or rap music, a well-known nursery rhyme is brilliantly transformed into a powerful poem about the tragic problem of illegal drugs and its victims. The rhythmic text, which is realistic but not moralizing, will appeal to teenagers and adults. It is also accessible for even very young children, making this a valuable resource for parents, teachers, librarians, caregivers, and everyone who is looking for a way to broach this difficult subject. Color. Grades 2-6. [8” x 8”...40 pages]

Bottles Break

by Nancy Tabor (1999, Charlesbridge Publishing, 6.95)
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A child describes how it feels to have an alcoholic mother. This story, told in the voice of a child, helps validate feelings and offers some advice on feeling better. Color. Grades K-3. [8” x 10”...32 pages]

My Big Sister Takes Drugs

by Judith Vigna (1995, Whitman, 6.95)
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When Paul's family moves to a new city, his older sister, Tina, gets involved with a group of kids who drink and take drugs. Watching Tina withdraw from him and from their family is hard on Paul. Color. Grades 1-4. [8” x 9”...32 pages]

I Wish Daddy Didn't Drink So Much

by Judith Vigna (1988, Whitman, 6.95)
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When Lisa gets the sled Daddy made her for Christmas, she hopes he'll keep his promise to take her sledding. But when the time comes, Daddy's drinking—again. In this sensitive story, Lisa gains new insight into her father's problem. Color. Grades K-3. [8” x 9”...36 pages]

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