If A Bus Could Talk: The Story of Rosa Parks
10 best books like If A Bus Could Talk: The Story of Rosa Parks (Faith Ringgold): Drawn Together, The Day You Begin, The Adventures of Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend, One Grain of Rice: A Mathematical Folktale, Poetry for Young People: Robert Frost, Barack Obama: Son of Promise, Child of Hope, Who Was Rosa Parks?, Mixed: A Colorful Story, How to Read a Book, The Other Side
| Author | Minh Lê |
| ISBN | 1484767608 |
Each year my family reads all the Goodreads-award-nominated picture books, and we have been doing this for years. Everyone rates each book and adds a comment and it may (or may not) affect my overall rating. This is book #5 of 2018. I read this in June 2018 but will bump up my rating from 3 stars to 4 stars because...
| Author | Jacqueline Woodson |
| ISBN | 0399246533 |
National Book Award winner Jacqueline Woodson and two-time Pura Belpre Illustrator Award winner Rafael Lopez have teamed up to create a poignant, yet heartening book about finding courage to connect, even when you feel scared and alone.
There will be times when you walk into a room
and...
The Adventures of Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend
| Author | Dan Santat |
| ISBN | 0316199982 |
This magical story begins on an island far away where an imaginary friend is born. He patiently waits his turn to be chosen by a real child, but when he is overlooked time and again, he sets off on an incredible journey to the bustling city, where he finally meets his perfect match and-at long last-is given...
One Grain of Rice: A Mathematical Folktale
I have read many books by world-renowned children’s book author, Demi, but I have not gotten around to reviewing any of Demi’s books yet. “One Grain of Rice” is the first book by Demi that I am reviewing and it is a folktale from India that is about a young woman named Rani who tries to trick...
| Author | Robert Frost |
| ISBN | 0806906332 |
"In an attractive large-size volume...25 poems to introduce Robert Frost to young people. The selections are arranged by the seasons, and Sorensen's handsome watercolor illustrations capture the feel of the New England landscape without in any way trying to provide literal images for the poetry....
Barack Obama: Son of Promise, Child of Hope
| Author | Nikki Grimes |
| ISBN | 1416971440 |
Barack Obama is the story of an exceptional man, as told by Nikki Grimes and illustrated by Bryan Collier, winners of the Coretta Scott King Award.
Ever since Barack Obama was young, Hope has lived inside him. From the beaches of Hawaii to the streets of Chicago, from the jungles of Indonesia...
| Author | Yona Zeldis McDonough |
| ISBN | 0448454424 |
I love reading the "Who Was..." and "What Was…" books, even as an adult. This story was really interesting and I learned about some people, who I had heard of before, but did not know their complete connection to the civil rights movement.
I was very glad this book talked about Claudette Colvin....
| Author | Arree Chung |
| ISBN | 1250142733 |
The reds, the yellows, and the blues all think they're the best in this vibrant, thought-provoking picture book with a message of acceptance and unity.
In the beginning, there were three colors . . .
Reds,
Yellows,
and Blues.
All special in their own ways,...
A stunning new picture book from Newbery Medalist Kwame Alexander and Caldecott Honoree Melissa Sweet! This New York Times bestselling duo has teamed up for the first time to bring you How to Read a Book, a poetic and beautiful journey about the experience of reading.
Find a tree—a
black...
| Author | Jacqueline Woodson |
| ISBN | 0399231161 |
Clover's mom says it isn't safe to cross the fence that segregates their African-American side of town from the white side where Anna lives. But the two girls strike up a friendship, and get around the grown-ups' rules by sitting on top of the fence together.
With the addition of a brand-new author's...
