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Age: K - 2nd grade
Award: 2011 Wanda Gág Read Aloud Book Award
"When assorted intruders invade his personal space and bowl, Goldfish is put out, to say the least. But time away from his new companions gives him a chance to rethink the pros and cons of a solitary life" (Goodreads feature review).
A different, prose writing style for a picture book that would provide excellent discussion for feeling too crowded at home or school. Perfect for getting into character.
Award: 2011 Wanda Gág Read Aloud Book Award
"When assorted intruders invade his personal space and bowl, Goldfish is put out, to say the least. But time away from his new companions gives him a chance to rethink the pros and cons of a solitary life" (Goodreads feature review).
A different, prose writing style for a picture book that would provide excellent discussion for feeling too crowded at home or school. Perfect for getting into character.
Age: Preschool - Kindergarten
Award: 2012 Caldecott Honor
A reminiscent tale of Grandpa Green's life told by his great-grandchild with the help of Grandpa's garden sculptures. Multidimensional artwork accompany this simple tale.
Award: 2012 Caldecott Honor
A reminiscent tale of Grandpa Green's life told by his great-grandchild with the help of Grandpa's garden sculptures. Multidimensional artwork accompany this simple tale.
Age: 1st - 3rd grade
Sly. Clever. Smart. Fox sees a plump branch of grapes resting high above his head. He concocts several ludicrous equations with his forest friends to boost, oomph, scooch, and swing his way to victory. If only he'd open his ears, he would realize that the other animals have their own special talents.
This take on the Aesop's fable "The Fox and the Grapes" is accompanied with realistic watercolors of these woodland creatures. The bullying efforts of fox are continually unsuccessful, providing laughter every time he falls. The dialogue is rich with characterization which would provide an excellent read-aloud choice.
Sly. Clever. Smart. Fox sees a plump branch of grapes resting high above his head. He concocts several ludicrous equations with his forest friends to boost, oomph, scooch, and swing his way to victory. If only he'd open his ears, he would realize that the other animals have their own special talents.
This take on the Aesop's fable "The Fox and the Grapes" is accompanied with realistic watercolors of these woodland creatures. The bullying efforts of fox are continually unsuccessful, providing laughter every time he falls. The dialogue is rich with characterization which would provide an excellent read-aloud choice.
Age: Preschool - K
Award: Monarch Nominee 2012
Without the determination of one man, bubble gum may never have existed! McCarthy explores the history of gum and bubble gum with this well-written nonfiction book intermixed with direct quotes. The supplementary material is equally as interesting with bubble gum fun facts, more on the inventor, and a bibliography.
Award: Monarch Nominee 2012
Without the determination of one man, bubble gum may never have existed! McCarthy explores the history of gum and bubble gum with this well-written nonfiction book intermixed with direct quotes. The supplementary material is equally as interesting with bubble gum fun facts, more on the inventor, and a bibliography.
Age: 2nd - 3rd grade
A gripping retelling of Amelia Earhart's first crossing of the Atlantic Ocean. Descriptive imagery and metaphors accompany Amelia's daring flight, captivating readers and listeners alike. Darker artwork captures the harrowing night without being too frightening for younger listeners.
A gripping retelling of Amelia Earhart's first crossing of the Atlantic Ocean. Descriptive imagery and metaphors accompany Amelia's daring flight, captivating readers and listeners alike. Darker artwork captures the harrowing night without being too frightening for younger listeners.
Age: K - 2nd grade
You may feel like you've exhausted all forms of entertainment and are doing nothing except when you actually try to do nothing. That exactly what Frankie and Sal try to do when they come to an eye-opening realization.
A fast-paced, funny book with captivating, comic-like artwork.
You may feel like you've exhausted all forms of entertainment and are doing nothing except when you actually try to do nothing. That exactly what Frankie and Sal try to do when they come to an eye-opening realization.
A fast-paced, funny book with captivating, comic-like artwork.
Age: Preschool - Kindergarten
Award: Monarch nominee 2013
A didactic tale about the importance of all life's characters, the counters and the musicians. This one is from the perspective of an overly-prepared, rich ant that spends his time preparing for winter. Much to Ant's displeasure, grasshopper plays his violin outside Ant's house, distracting him from his counting. When winter comes and Ant is left without music, he becomes distraught and depressed, and comes to realize the value in Grasshopper's music.
Great for preliminary discussion.
Award: Monarch nominee 2013
A didactic tale about the importance of all life's characters, the counters and the musicians. This one is from the perspective of an overly-prepared, rich ant that spends his time preparing for winter. Much to Ant's displeasure, grasshopper plays his violin outside Ant's house, distracting him from his counting. When winter comes and Ant is left without music, he becomes distraught and depressed, and comes to realize the value in Grasshopper's music.
Great for preliminary discussion.
Age: preschool - Kindergarten
Humor along the likes of Willems and Scieszka, this unsuspecting A-B-C book unhinges the wrath of Moose when the author chooses Mouse for M instead. I lol'ed all over the reference desk.
Humor along the likes of Willems and Scieszka, this unsuspecting A-B-C book unhinges the wrath of Moose when the author chooses Mouse for M instead. I lol'ed all over the reference desk.
Uh, what? If the scratchy, jumbled pictures don't confuse you, the story sure will. Although the subject is valuable (divorced parents) it is inaccessible and confusing for children without a clear story line.
Age: 3 years - Preschool
Gorgeous, soft illustrations follow this musing on stars. The writing is whimsical but, without a plot, the story seems jumbled and lost. Nothing to do with this as a children's book but the page on dandelions would make beautiful wall artwork.
Gorgeous, soft illustrations follow this musing on stars. The writing is whimsical but, without a plot, the story seems jumbled and lost. Nothing to do with this as a children's book but the page on dandelions would make beautiful wall artwork.