Cecil the Pet Glacier
10 best books like Cecil the Pet Glacier (Matthea Harvey): House Held Up by Trees, Brontorina, Boot & Shoe, Squid and Octopus Friends for Always, The Insomniacs, The Quiet Place, Minette's Feast: The Delicious Story of Julia Child and Her Cat, No Bears, Lester's Dreadful Sweaters, Me Want Pet!
| Author | Ted Kooser |
| ISBN | 0763651079 |
From Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Ted Kooser and rising talent Jon Klassen comes a poignant tale of loss, change, and nature's quiet triumph.
When the house was new, not a single tree remained on its perfect lawn to give shade from the sun. The children in the house trailed the scent of wild trees...
| Author | James Howe |
| ISBN | 0763644374 |
From the sure-footed duo of James Howe and Randy Cecil comes a hugely endearing new character in a humorous, heart-warming tale about holding on to your dreams.
Brontorina has a dream. She wants to dance. But Brontorina is rather large too large to fit in Madame Lucille s dance studio. Brontorina...
| Author | Marla Frazee |
| ISBN | 1442422475 |
Two adorably floppy dogs confront unexpected change in this endearing picture book from two-time Caldecott Honor medalist Marla Frazee.
Boot and Shoe were born into the same litter, and now they live in the same house. They eat out of the same bowl, pee on the same tree, and sleep in the same bed....
| Author | Tao Nyeu |
| ISBN | 0803735650 |
In a series of four short stories and silkscreened illustrations of sea life, this picture book follows the adventures of two friends, Squid and Octopus. Even though they sometimes don't agree, they are always there for each other in the end. My favorite story is "The Hat" in which Octopus spies a boot...
| Author | Karina Wolf |
| ISBN | 0399256652 |
The wonder of nighttime comes to life in this breathtaking debut
When the Insomniacs move twelve time zones away for Mrs. Insomniac's new job, the family has an impossible time adapting to the change. They try everything to fall asleep at night--take hot baths, count to one thousand, sip mugs...
| Author | Sarah Stewart |
| ISBN | 0374325650 |
When Isabel and her family move to the United States, Isabel misses all the things she left behind in Mexico, especially her aunt Lupita and hearing people speak Spanish. But she also experiences some wonderful new things--her first snow storm and a teacher who does not speak Spanish but has a big smile....
Minette's Feast: The Delicious Story of Julia Child and Her Cat
| Author | Susanna Reich |
| ISBN | 1419701770 |
Minette’s Feast introduces the iconic American chef Julia Child to a new audience of young readers through the story of her spirited cat, Minette, whom Julia adopted when living in Paris. While Julia is in the kitchen learning to master delicious French dishes, the only feast Minette is truly interested...
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Ruby has decided to craft her own story since she is tired of all the books about bears. It needs to be a story with funny things, exciting things and maybe even a giant but no bears, not one! As the book progresses the illustrations...
| Author | K.G. Campbell |
| ISBN | 1554537703 |
I love the premise of this story and found it hilarious, tinged with a bit of sadness until the very happy and funny ending. The illustrations definitely fit the story and were also properly amusing, but except for the adorable dog, I can’t say I found them aesthetically pleasing. The dog and its expressiveness...
| Author | Tammi Sauer |
| ISBN | 1442408103 |
Cave Boy wants a pet more than anything. Can he find one that the whole family will agree on?
Cave Boy has lots of things. Rocks. Sticks. A club. But no pet! Cave Boy decides he must have a pet, but his parents object. He brings home animal after animal in hopes of overcoming his parents’ steadfast...
| Author | Robyn Eversole |
| ISBN | 0689858280 |
Two giant, imposing dragons confront their greatest fears…each other!
East Dragon and West Dragon live on opposite sides of the world. They have never met—and they like it that way. East Dragon is sure that West Dragon’s huge wings mean that he is very, very strong. West Dragon fears...
| Author | Ginnie Lo |
| ISBN | 1600604420 |
This is a lovely picture book story with really appealing pictures.
It’s a great story for readers looking for intergenerational family stories, cross-cultural and immigration stories, stories of family traditions, and also to learn a bit about soybeans.
Though it’s a “based...
| Author | Michelle Knudsen |
| ISBN | 0763649902 |
A laugh-out-loud funny story about not worrying what others think — even if you’re big and tough, and your friends are fuzzy and cute.
Big Mean Mike is the biggest, toughest dog in the whole neighborhood. He has a big, mean car that he likes to drive around the big, mean streets. Everyone knows...
| Author | Patricia MacLachlan |
| ISBN | 0763647535 |
From Newbery Medalist Patricia MacLachlan comes a reassuring story about new beginnings and making friends.
Nora and her family have just arrived from Russia and are making a new home on the American frontier. The prairie is very different from the forested hills Nora is used to. Most of all,...
Henry Alfred Grummorson is the great-great-great-great-great-great-great-grandson of King Arthur, one of the bravest knights to ever live. On the day Henry turns six years old, he wakes up early, mounts his trusty donkey, Knuckles, and goes out in search of adventure.
Along the way, he...
| Author | Susan Hood |
| ISBN | 1554535654 |
In this charming picture book written by Susan Hood, the Tooth Mouse (who replaces the Tooth Fairy in French-speaking countries) has called a meeting to announce her retirement. ?I am not as spry as I used to be ... I have decided it is time to name my successor!? she tells the surprised crowd. Sophie, an...
| Author | Gregory Rogers |
| ISBN | 1741145244 |
This is another wordless book..I didn't get this book out but it did have my interest by the cover and it was in the 'graphic novel' section of the school lib...It's basically about a boy who gets bullied and there seems to be other books in the series that I haven't seen..So, I have no idea if this is a conclusion...
| Author | Kyo Maclear |
| ISBN | 1554536499 |
Vanessa's sister, Virginia, is in a "wolfish" mood --- growling, howling and acting very strange. It's a funk so fierce, the whole household feels topsy-turvy. Vanessa tries everything she can think of to cheer her up, but nothing seems to work. Then Virginia tells Vanessa about an imaginary, perfect...
| Author | Bethanie Deeney Murguia |
| ISBN | 0545342155 |
A story where getting dressed inspires big dreams!
Each day is full of possibilities, and Zoe wants to be ready for everything this one might bring. But that makes getting dressed really, really hard! If it's a twirling day, she'll need to wear the purple skirt. But if it's a cartwheeling day,...
The Monster Who Lost His Mean
| Author | Tiffany Strelitz Haber |
All I can say is, what a delightful book! The Monster Who Lost His Mean has everything a great picture book should have: a fun story, engaging illustrations, and a subtle underlying message that gives it real meaning in addition to entertainment value. The story is about a Monster who loses his one-of-a-kind...
| Author | Paul Schmid |
| ISBN | 1423174372 |
Oliver is nervous about the first day of school, so he picks up an alligator at the swamp, just in case. And boy, does it come in handy! Whenever anything scares Oliver--be it a teacher, a classmate, or the prospect of learning "everything"--the alligator makes the problem go away. Quickly, school becomes...
| Author | Gaëtan Dorémus |
| ISBN | 1592701256 |
Don't ever take a bear's teddy bear, no matter how cute you think it is. If you do, you'll be in for trouble. Big trouble. For a bear whose teddy has been stolen isn't simply heartbroken, but determined to get it back. So determined that he might just gobble up more than honey to do so! However, should he succeed...
Jack and the Baked Beanstalk
| Author | Colin Stimpson |
| ISBN | 0763655635 |
"Fee-fi-fo-fummy, I'm always counting money!"
Jack and his mom run a little café, but business has dried up and they're nearly broke. So when Jack comes home with only an old can of baked beans in return for their last few pennies, his mother throws it out the window. Overnight it grows into...
| Author | Kate Hosford |
| ISBN | 0761367268 |
When I looked up, I shivered. How many stars were in the sky? A million? A billion? Maybe the number was as big as infinity. I started to feel very, very small. How could I even think about something as big as infinity?
Uma can't help feeling small when she peers up at the night sky. She begins to wonder...
For You Are a Kenyan Child
Imagine you live in a small Kenyan village, where the sun rises over tall trees filled with doves. You wake to the sound of a rooster's crow, instead of an alarm clock and the school bus. Your afternoon snack is a tasty bug plucked from the sky, instead of an apple. And rather than kicking a soccer ball across...
