William's Doll
10 best books like William's Doll (Charlotte Zolotow): Dreamers, In Our Mothers' House, Julián Is a Mermaid, And Tango Makes Three, Frédéric, Crictor, A Big Mooncake for Little Star, Goin' Someplace Special, My Princess Boy, Jacob's New Dress
Author | Yuyi Morales |
ISBN | 0823440559 |
Yuyi Morales tells her own immigration story in this picture-book tribute to the transformative power of hope . . . and reading.
In 1994, Yuyi Morales left her home in Xalapa, Mexico and came to the US with her infant son. She left behind nearly everything she owned, but she didn't come empty-handed.
She...
Marmee, Meema, and the kids are just like any other family on the block. In their beautiful house, they cook dinner together, they laugh together, and they dance together. But some of the other families don't accept them. They say they are different. How can a family have two moms and no dad? But Marmee...
Author | Jessica Love |
ISBN | 0763690457 |
In an exuberant picture book, a glimpse of costumed mermaids leaves one boy flooded with wonder and ready to dazzle the world.
While riding the subway home from the pool with his abuela one day, Julián notices three women spectacularly dressed up. Their hair billows in brilliant hues, their...
Author | Justin Richardson |
ISBN | 0689878451 |
This true story about two penguins who live in the Central Park Zoo has been creating quite a controversy. I heard about the book this morning on The View (yes, I do inevitably end up watching four women squabbling on tv when I don't have to work, and controversies like this are the reason I keep going back!)....
Author | Leo Lionni |
ISBN | 2211065899 |
I thought I knew where this story was headed and then was totally surprised! Frederick and his family live in a rock wall near an abandoned barn. While Frederick’s counterparts spend the seasons gathering food in preparation for the hard winter, Frederick spends his days not working....
Author | Tomi Ungerer |
ISBN | 0064430448 |
I have read many books by Tomi Ungerer and I have just recently stumbled upon this book called “Crictor.” “Crictor” is a French story by Tomi Ungerer and it is about how an old friendly woman named Madame Louise Bodot gets a boa constrictor for a pet and the two of them become the best of...
A Big Mooncake for Little Star
Author | Grace Lin |
ISBN | 0316404489 |
A gorgeous picture book that tells a whimsical origin story of the phases of the moon, from award-winning, bestselling author-illustrator Grace Lin
Pat, pat, pat...
Little Star's soft feet tiptoed to the Big Mooncake.
Little Star loves the delicious Mooncake that she...
Author | Patricia C. McKissack |
ISBN | 0689818858 |
'Tricia Ann is going to her favorite place in the world today. It's the first time she's been allowed to go there all by herself. In a lovely dress that looks like spring, she leaves the house. Her grandmother cautions her to "hold yo' head up and act like you b'long to somebody."
But holding...
Author | Cheryl Kilodavis |
ISBN | 0615395945 |
My Princess Boy is a nonfiction picture book about acceptance. With words and illustrations even the youngest of children can understand, My Princess Boy tells the tale of 4-year-old boy who happily expresses his authentic self by happily dressing up in dresses, and enjoying traditional girl things...
Author | Sarah Hoffman |
ISBN | 0807563730 |
Jacob doesn't understand why he can't wear a dress to school. "Boys don't wear dresses," one of the other boys tells him. But his mom, his teacher, and his friend Emily support his efforts to find the perfect dress to wear to school.
This book is a perfect book whether you know a "pink" boy (the male...
Author | Tomie dePaola |
ISBN | 0156681404 |
Oliver likes to partake in activities that the other boys don't like to do. His parents decide that he needs to get some type of exercise, so Oliver decides that he wants to take dance classes. He really likes it, but the boys at school tease him for it; they tease him even more when some female classmates...
Author | Todd Parr |
ISBN | 0316155632 |
I would not read this to children, even though the message is sweet (understanding of differences and the positive attributes of families), because of issues with racism.
The illustrations employ depictions of animals and humans of unnatural (purple, green, pink, bright yellow) colors...
Author | William Joyce |
ISBN | 0064431290 |
George dreams of being very small, and wakes up to find that his dream has become reality in this entertaining picture-book romp from author/illustrator William Joyce. Following the instructions in the note his parents have left for him, George cleans his room and cares for his younger brother. He...
Author | William Steig |
ISBN | 0062051571 |
This beginning book is quite funny. It has few words and is a quick read. Pete has to stay home since it’s raining and he gets very sad. So his father decides to make Pete into a pizza to cheer him up. He rolls the dough, and prepares the dough and cooks the pizza with all the toppings on him. It’s all pretend,...
Author | Linda de Haan |
ISBN | 1582460612 |
Once there lived a lovelorn prince whose mother decreed that he must marry by the end of the summer. So began the search to find the prince's perfect match and lo and behold... his name was Lee. You are cordially invited to join the merriest, most unexpected wedding of the year. King & King is a contemporary...
Author | Mary Pope Osborne |
ISBN | 0689825501 |
This feminist twist on the traditional tale of Jack and the Beanstalk really resonanted with me. I think this would so excellent to be included in a classroom for girls, and boys, to experience the idea that yes, girls can be heroines, even against great odds.
In this version, written by Mary Pope...