Rabbit's Gift

Author	Jonah Winter
ISBN	0375852182

This New York Times Best Illustrated Book is a mostly true and completely stinky story that is sure to make you say, “Pee-yew!” Teaching environmental awareness has become a national priority, and this hilarious book (subtly) drives home the message that we can’t produce unlimited trash without...

Author	Molly Bang
ISBN	0688073336

A beautifully illustrated retelling of an ancient Japanese folktale by Molly Bang, the celebrated creator of numerous picture books including the Caldecott Honor Books Ten, Nine, Eight; The Grey Lady and the Strawberry Snatcher; and When Sophie Gets Angry—Really, Really Angry . . .

Business...

Author	Kevin Henkes
ISBN	0062006428

Little White Rabbit set off filled with imagination. As he hopped through the grass, he wondered what it would be like to be green. When he went by the fir trees, he wondered what being tall was like. When he hopped over the rock, he wondered about how it would feel not to be able to move. When he saw the butterflies,...

Author	Lauren Thompson
ISBN	0689858361

Mouse and Poppa have so much fun playing in the snow! We had some skeptics in our storytime group that didn't think Mouse could sled, skate, and make snow angels just like his Poppa can, but we quickly learned that Mouse can do anything he sets his mind to... he just does so in his own unique way! There were...

Author	Caralyn Buehner
ISBN	0803733836

In this lighthearted, funny follow-up to the previous Snowmen bestsellers, our young narrator dreams of a non-melting snowman friend who joins him for all of the year's events. They ride a roller coaster together, dive into a swimming pool in the summer, watch the Fourth of July fireworks, and trick-or-treat...

Author	Nancy Van Laan
ISBN	0689817789

As bland as the snow.

Very repetitive. I certainly couldn't read this to my kid because it would drive me crazy.

Every other page is, “Where, oh where does the X go/When winter comes and the cold winds blow?” And then it says where it goes. It's in rhyme. It's all about the different...

Author	Vera B. Williams
ISBN	0688040721

1. Awards: n/a
2. Appropriate grade level: Preschool-3rd grade
3. Original Summary: Throughout each page, the red canoe is floating through the river. The family is enjoying a camping trip together while including the experience of having a successful camping trip.
4. Original Review:...

Author	Mary Hoffman
ISBN	0803735162

This fun and fascinating treasury features all kinds of families and their lives together. Each spread showcases one aspect of home life - from houses and holidays, to schools and pets, to feelings and family trees. Ros Asquith's humorous illustrations perfectly complement a charming text from the...

Author	Leo Lionni
ISBN	0394817494

As a child, the German version of Leo Lionni's Tico and the Golden Wings (Tico und die goldenen Flügel) was a personal favourite which I repeatedly requested as a read-aloud (I have always loved birds and how Tico attains his golden wings and how he then disposes of them in a charitable manner and is again...

Author	Amy Hest
ISBN	0810994836

A timeless tale of friendship by New York Times bestselling author Amy Hest.

Once there was a small dog with
crooked ears. He belonged to no one.
And once there was a wisp of a girl
named Lia. . . .
The dog who belonged to no one spent
his days quite alone. . . . He longed for a friend.

No...

Author	Emma Dodd
ISBN	0316036749

In this hilarious, heartfelt picture book, one little girl discovers just how difficult it can be to find the perfect pet. Along the way, she meets a zany mix of cats with distinct personalities, but none of them are right for her! After a comical cat chase, she finally finds a special one to call her very...

Author	Eric Rohmann
ISBN	0517709163

This is a story about four kittens who have never seen snow. Readers follow the kittens through the changing seasons, watching as one kitten eagerly awaits in anticipation, while the others grow leery of the unknown, snow. The colorful yet simple illustrations were made using Japanese woodcuts, which...

Author	Grace Lin
ISBN	0375861017

This simple, young, and satisfying story follows a Chinese American family as they celebrate the Mid-Autumn Moon Festival.

Each member of the family lends a hand as they prepare a moonlit picnic with mooncakes, pomelos, cups of tea, and colorful lanterns. And everyone sends thanks and a secret...

Author	Anna McQuinn
ISBN	1580894046

We all know how much Lola loves books. In this third book in the Lola series (LOLA AT THE LIBRARY and LOLA LOVES STORIES), Lola has a new baby brother and she can’t wait to share her love of reading with him. Lola gets ready for little Leo’s arrival by reading books about brothers and sisters and picking...

Author	Marjorie Flack
ISBN	0374403821

A little black Scottish terrier called Angus is curious about cats but has never had the chance to satisfy his curiosity as they're so hard to get close to. One day Angus has his wish granted and finds one in his house. Oh dear, it looks like this one has come to stay. After a bit of swiping, chasing and hide...

Author	Gail Gibbons
ISBN	0590478826

Dinosaurs! By Gail Gibbons is a nonfiction text that gives many details regarding dinosaurs directed at a younger audience. It is in a picture book format so it is more interesting to read than an encyclopedia and gets students interested in nonfiction text. Each page has one to two sentences giving...

Author	Gene Barretta
ISBN	0805079173

The inventions and inspiration of Benjamin Franklin and how they've stood the test of time

What would you do if you lived in a community without a library, hospital, post office, or fire department? If you were Benjamin Franklin, you'd set up these organizations yourself. Franklin also designed...

Author	Pija Lindenbaum
ISBN	9129667348

First let me say that I appreciate a picture book featuring a gay family member that does not make a "big deal" out of the sexual orientation factor. Mia's uncle is presented as her uncle, that's that, and although he is clearly gay and the ensuing "conflict" in the story involves Mia's coming to accept...

Author	John Coy
ISBN	0375821805

One day at her dad’s house, a young girl finds two old potatoes in the cupboard. “Gross.” But before she can throw them away, her dad suggests they try to grow new potatoes from the old ones, which have sprouted eyes. Told from May to September, the potato-growing season, the story includes all the...

Author	Susan Gal
ISBN	0375858636

Please Take Me for a Walk is a celebration of dogs and kids and community. The book stars a very persuasive pup pleading with his best friend—the reader!—to take him for a walk. He recounts all the fun things they can see and do: chase squirrels in the yard, greet neighbors on their block, visit the...

Author	Catherine Rayner
ISBN	0803735766

Norris the bear has been waiting patiently for the last ripe fruit to fall from the tree. But Tulip the raccoon and Violet the mouse have too . . . although maybe not so patiently. In fact, Tulip and Violet sniff, listen to, and even hug the fruit. Norris catches the fruit when it finally falls, and because...

Author	Olivier Dunrea
ISBN	0399245073

From the creator of the Gossie and Gertie books comes a playful and charming twist on the relationship between children and the adults who care for them.
Old Bear loves Little Cub with all his heart. He makes sure that Little Cub eats all his porridge, takes a nap during their snowy walk, and wraps his...

Author

Daniel Pinkwater

Jacob is the boy.

Max is the dog.

Until they decide to change places.

Now Jacob gets to eat kibble, chase squirrels, and snooze, just like a real dog. Max brushes his teeth, goes to school, and plays video games, just like a real boy. The question is: Who has the better deal?

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Author	Jackie Urbanovic
ISBN	0061214418

Audience: primary
Genre: Fantasy (talking animals)
Golden Sower 2011 Primary Honor

Pre-reading strategy: A picture walk

This story really lends itself to making predictions through the very expressive illustrations. It has words in different text, colors and font...

Author	Nancy Coffelt
ISBN	0316882690

Told from the point of view of a young child whose parents are divorced, Fred Stays with Me! follows a girl and her dog, Fred, from one parent's house to the other's, giving her a sense of continuity and stability. With a simple text and childlike language, the story expresses and addresses a child's concerns,...