Golden MacDonald and Leonard Weisgard
The story of a little island as it goes through the seasons.
Sunday, August 31, 2008
Song and Dance Man
Karen Ackerman
Illustrated by Stephen Gammell
Some children get to see their grandpa doing some of the shows he did for Vaudeville.
Illustrated by Stephen Gammell
Some children get to see their grandpa doing some of the shows he did for Vaudeville.
Frog Went A-Courtin'
John Langstaff
Illustrated by Feodor Rojankovsky
The story of how Frog and Mouse were married. Originally a Scottish folk song.
Illustrated by Feodor Rojankovsky
The story of how Frog and Mouse were married. Originally a Scottish folk song.
The Little House
Virginia Lee Burton
A little house is built in the country, ad she dreams of what it might be like to live in the city that seems so far away. When the city finally builds up around her, she just wants to go back to the country.
A little house is built in the country, ad she dreams of what it might be like to live in the city that seems so far away. When the city finally builds up around her, she just wants to go back to the country.
I WIll Make Miracles
Susie Morgenstern
Illustrated by Jiang Hong Chen
A Boy tries to figure out what he wants to do when he grows up, and he want to create miracles to save the world.
Illustrated by Jiang Hong Chen
A Boy tries to figure out what he wants to do when he grows up, and he want to create miracles to save the world.
Daddy's Roommate
Michael Willhoite
Daddy has a new roommate named Frank, and a little boy learns that gay is just another kind of love.
Daddy has a new roommate named Frank, and a little boy learns that gay is just another kind of love.
Heather Has Two Mommies
Leslea Newman
Illustrated by Diana Souza
Heather has two mommies and no daddies. Story of how Heather was born and why being in a different family is normal.
Illustrated by Diana Souza
Heather has two mommies and no daddies. Story of how Heather was born and why being in a different family is normal.
Friday, August 29, 2008
May I Bring a Friend?
Beatrice Schenk De Regniers
Illustrated by Beni Montresor
When the king and queen asks you to tea, it only seems natural to want to bring a friend.
Illustrated by Beni Montresor
When the king and queen asks you to tea, it only seems natural to want to bring a friend.
The Talking Eggs
Robert D. San Souci
Illustrated by Jerry Pinkney
Adapted from a Creole folktale, and similar to Cinderella. A poor girl is kind to old aunty and listens to what she has to say without complaint, but her sister does not.
Illustrated by Jerry Pinkney
Adapted from a Creole folktale, and similar to Cinderella. A poor girl is kind to old aunty and listens to what she has to say without complaint, but her sister does not.
Mysteries of Harris Burdick
Chris Van Allsburg
Harris Burdick left pictures, titles, and captions at a publishing house, but did not tell the rest of the stories. Contained in this book is all 14 pictures, waiting for their stories.
Harris Burdick left pictures, titles, and captions at a publishing house, but did not tell the rest of the stories. Contained in this book is all 14 pictures, waiting for their stories.
Sunday, August 24, 2008
Animals of the Bible
Helen Dean Fish
Illustrated by Dorothy P. Lathrop
Goes through some of the bible stories that features animals.
Illustrated by Dorothy P. Lathrop
Goes through some of the bible stories that features animals.
The Funny Little Woman
Arlene Mosel
Illustrated by Blair Lent
An old Japanese woman loses a dumpling down a hillside one day, and it leads her into the land of the oni.
Illustrated by Blair Lent
An old Japanese woman loses a dumpling down a hillside one day, and it leads her into the land of the oni.
Prayer For a Child
Rachel Field
Illustrated by Elizabeth Orton Jones
A prayer written for children of the world.
Illustrated by Elizabeth Orton Jones
A prayer written for children of the world.
Sam, Bangs & Moonshine
Evaline Ness
Sam (which is short for Samantha) is known for saying moonshine, but she needs to learn the difference between moonshine and real.
Sam (which is short for Samantha) is known for saying moonshine, but she needs to learn the difference between moonshine and real.
Once a Mouse...
Marcia Brown
A story about big and little, when a hermit finds a mouse in trouble who he turns into a tiger, who gets airs about him, so the hermit changes him back into mouse again.
A story about big and little, when a hermit finds a mouse in trouble who he turns into a tiger, who gets airs about him, so the hermit changes him back into mouse again.
The Snowy Day
Ezra Jack Keats
Young Peter jumps into his snowsuit and goes outside to play in newly fallen snow.
Young Peter jumps into his snowsuit and goes outside to play in newly fallen snow.
Baboushka and the Three Kings
Ruth Robbins
Illustrated by Nicolas Sidjakov
Baboushka finds the three kings from Christmas myth at her doorstep, and she decides to follow them to see the birth of the child. Based on a Russian folk tale.
Illustrated by Nicolas Sidjakov
Baboushka finds the three kings from Christmas myth at her doorstep, and she decides to follow them to see the birth of the child. Based on a Russian folk tale.
They Were Strong and Good
Robert Lawson
The story of the authors father and mother and fathers mother and father and mothers father and mother. Celebrates different heritages in America around the time of the Civil War.
The story of the authors father and mother and fathers mother and father and mothers father and mother. Celebrates different heritages in America around the time of the Civil War.
Earth to Stella
Simon Puttock
Illustrated by Philip Hopman
Stella goes in for bed, but blasts off into outer space instead.
Illustrated by Philip Hopman
Stella goes in for bed, but blasts off into outer space instead.
The Brave Little Seamstress
Mary Pope Osbourne
Illustrated by Giselle Potter
A retelling of the Brave Little Tailor, this is a seamstress who starts by killing seven flies, but then her adventure gets crazier.
Illustrated by Giselle Potter
A retelling of the Brave Little Tailor, this is a seamstress who starts by killing seven flies, but then her adventure gets crazier.
Sheep Fairy: When Wishes Have Wings
Ruth Louise Symes
Illustrated by David Sim
Wendy the sheep saves a fairy, and is granted her wish to fly.
Illustrated by David Sim
Wendy the sheep saves a fairy, and is granted her wish to fly.
Fluffy and Baron
Laura Rankin
Fluffy the Duck and Baron the dog are best friends, but Fluffy starts spending a lot of time with other ducks, which leads to ducklings!
Fluffy the Duck and Baron the dog are best friends, but Fluffy starts spending a lot of time with other ducks, which leads to ducklings!
Mary Had a Little Ham
Margie Palatin
Illustrated by Guy Francis
Mary had a little pig that had a lot of talent, so she sent him off to Broadway to try and make it big.
Illustrated by Guy Francis
Mary had a little pig that had a lot of talent, so she sent him off to Broadway to try and make it big.
Ashanti to Zulu: African Traditions
Margaret Musgrove
Illustrated by Leo and Diane Dillon
An alphabet book that depicts some different tribes in Africa.
Illustrated by Leo and Diane Dillon
An alphabet book that depicts some different tribes in Africa.
Saint George and the Dragon
Margaret Hodges
Illustrated by Trina Schart Hyman
Retelling of the story of Saint George and the Dragon.
Illustrated by Trina Schart Hyman
Retelling of the story of Saint George and the Dragon.
Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People's Ears
Verna Aardema
Illustrated by Leo and Diane Dillon
When mosquito tells a tale to iguana, it starts a chain reaction that ends with one owlet being killed and owl refusing to raise the sun. So mosquito gives up telling tall tales, but develops a worse habit, buzzing in people's ears.
Illustrated by Leo and Diane Dillon
When mosquito tells a tale to iguana, it starts a chain reaction that ends with one owlet being killed and owl refusing to raise the sun. So mosquito gives up telling tall tales, but develops a worse habit, buzzing in people's ears.
Owl Moon
Jane Yolen
Illustrated by John Schoenherr
A little girl and her father go owling in the woods one night, hoping to spot an owl.
Illustrated by John Schoenherr
A little girl and her father go owling in the woods one night, hoping to spot an owl.
Hey, Al
Arthur Yorinks
Illustrated by Richard Egielski
Al the janitor and his dog Eddie want something more to life than just mopping floors, but when bird take them to paradise and they start turning into birds, they realize they miss their old life.
Illustrated by Richard Egielski
Al the janitor and his dog Eddie want something more to life than just mopping floors, but when bird take them to paradise and they start turning into birds, they realize they miss their old life.
Jumanji
Chris Van Allsburg
It looked like an ordinary board game, but it lead into the world of Jumanji!
It looked like an ordinary board game, but it lead into the world of Jumanji!
Saturday, August 23, 2008
The Glorious Flight: Across the Channel with Louis Bleriot
Alice and Martin Provensen
The story of how aviation pioneer Louis Bleriot flew across the English channel in thirty six minutes in 1909.
The story of how aviation pioneer Louis Bleriot flew across the English channel in thirty six minutes in 1909.
Lon Po Po
Ed Young
A Chinese Red-Riding Hood story, telling of a wolf dressed up a some childrens Po Po (grandmother).
A Chinese Red-Riding Hood story, telling of a wolf dressed up a some childrens Po Po (grandmother).
Black and White
David Macaulay
A book about four stories that may or may not be inter-connected, it's up to the reader.
Story 1: Boy on a train to see parents
Story 2: Weird Parents
Story 3: Train platform
Story 4: Cows
A book about four stories that may or may not be inter-connected, it's up to the reader.
Story 1: Boy on a train to see parents
Story 2: Weird Parents
Story 3: Train platform
Story 4: Cows
Grandfather's Journey
Allen Say
Tells the story of the Japanese authors grandfather, and how he loved both Japan and America, but was always homesick for one or the other.
Tells the story of the Japanese authors grandfather, and how he loved both Japan and America, but was always homesick for one or the other.
Mirette On the High Wire
Emily Arnold McCully
Tells how Mirette became a tight rope walker under the tutelage of the Great Bellini.
Tells how Mirette became a tight rope walker under the tutelage of the Great Bellini.
Smoky Night
Eve Bunting
Illustrated by David Diaz
A riot breaks out in Daniel's neighborhood, and soon his apartment building is on fire. Amidst all the chaos, he loses his cat. But his cat teaches everyone about making friends and caring for others.
Illustrated by David Diaz
A riot breaks out in Daniel's neighborhood, and soon his apartment building is on fire. Amidst all the chaos, he loses his cat. But his cat teaches everyone about making friends and caring for others.
Snowflake Bentley
Jacqueline Briggs Martin
Illustrated by Mary Azarian
Tells the story of William Bentley, a man obsessed with snow and moisture and wanted to document it for the world to see.
Illustrated by Mary Azarian
Tells the story of William Bentley, a man obsessed with snow and moisture and wanted to document it for the world to see.
The Three Pigs
David Wiesner
Tells the story of the three little pigs, except these pigs figured out how to escape from their story.
Tells the story of the three little pigs, except these pigs figured out how to escape from their story.
So You Want to Be President?
Judith St. George
Illustrated by David Small
A history of the presidents, with fun facts describing what it takes to be president of the United States.
Illustrated by David Small
A history of the presidents, with fun facts describing what it takes to be president of the United States.
Shadow
Marcia Brown (Original Text in French by Blaise Cendrars)
Goes through the African experience of shadows in poetry form.
Goes through the African experience of shadows in poetry form.
Joseph Had a Little Overcoat
Simms Taback
Joseph had a little overcoat, but it was getting old, so he turned it into a jacket! And so fort until it became a button he lost. But then he wrote a book about his overcoats journey, and proved you can make something out of nothing!
Joseph had a little overcoat, but it was getting old, so he turned it into a jacket! And so fort until it became a button he lost. But then he wrote a book about his overcoats journey, and proved you can make something out of nothing!
The Girl Who Loved Wild Horses
Paul Goble
A Native American girl has a great love of horses, and when she becomes lost with her tribes herd, she becomes a member of a group of free horses, who welcome her into their own tribe.
A Native American girl has a great love of horses, and when she becomes lost with her tribes herd, she becomes a member of a group of free horses, who welcome her into their own tribe.
The Ox-Cart Man
Donald Hall
Illustrated by Barbara Cooney
Following the life of a New England farmer and his family, the book documents the seasons that the family goes through and the things they would make on an early 19th century farm.
Illustrated by Barbara Cooney
Following the life of a New England farmer and his family, the book documents the seasons that the family goes through and the things they would make on an early 19th century farm.
Golem
David Wisniewski
The Jews of Prague were being tormented by a lie set out by their enemies. The chief rabbi of Prague Loew brought to life a golem - a giant man made of clay - to protect the Jews of the city.
The Jews of Prague were being tormented by a lie set out by their enemies. The chief rabbi of Prague Loew brought to life a golem - a giant man made of clay - to protect the Jews of the city.
Friday, August 22, 2008
My Friend Rabbit
Eric Rohmann
Rabbit is a good friend, even if where ever he goes and what ever he does trouble seems to follow.
Rabbit is a good friend, even if where ever he goes and what ever he does trouble seems to follow.
The Man Who Walked Between the Towers
Mordicai Gerstein
In 1974 a french street performer named Philippe Petit decided he had to cross the World Trade Center towers on a tightrope. Also briefly discusses the fall of the towers.
In 1974 a french street performer named Philippe Petit decided he had to cross the World Trade Center towers on a tightrope. Also briefly discusses the fall of the towers.
The Hello, Goodbye Window
Norton Juster
Illustrated by Chris Raschka
At Nanny and Poppy's house there is a special window in the kitchen. It is the window closest to the door, so you can say hello there before entering the house and goodbye after leaving it. It is the magic portal to Nanny and Poppy's house.
Illustrated by Chris Raschka
At Nanny and Poppy's house there is a special window in the kitchen. It is the window closest to the door, so you can say hello there before entering the house and goodbye after leaving it. It is the magic portal to Nanny and Poppy's house.
Pierre in Love
Sara Pennypacker
Illustrated by Petra Mathers
The story of a fisherman in love with a ballet/art teacher, and them thinking their love would never be.
Illustrated by Petra Mathers
The story of a fisherman in love with a ballet/art teacher, and them thinking their love would never be.
Maybe a Bear Ate It
Robie H. Harris
Illustrated by Michael Emberley
What happens when you can't find your favorite book? Did a bear eat it? Did an elephant fall asleep on it? Who cares, you just want your book back!
Illustrated by Michael Emberley
What happens when you can't find your favorite book? Did a bear eat it? Did an elephant fall asleep on it? Who cares, you just want your book back!
Anno's Counting Book
Anno
The book teaches counting by using watercolors and images to simulate mathematical situations. Also has a section in back describing numbers.
The book teaches counting by using watercolors and images to simulate mathematical situations. Also has a section in back describing numbers.
The Ghost-Eye Tree
Bill Martin Jr and John Archambault
Illustrated by Ted Rand
Mama asks her son and daughter to go get some milk from the end of the road on a very spooky night, and they have to pass by the spooky ghost-eye tree.
Illustrated by Ted Rand
Mama asks her son and daughter to go get some milk from the end of the road on a very spooky night, and they have to pass by the spooky ghost-eye tree.
Frog Goes to Dinner
Mercer Mayer
The family is gong to a fancy dinner, but the boy brings the frog to the restaurant. Only pictures, no words.
The family is gong to a fancy dinner, but the boy brings the frog to the restaurant. Only pictures, no words.
Sunday, August 17, 2008
Dear Ichiro
Jean Davies Okimoto
Illustrated by Doug Keith
Henry gets into a fight with his friend Oliver, and never wants to talk to him again. Then his great-grandpa takes him to a Mariners game and talks about how much he did not like the Japanese but was glad that we were no longer enemies so Ichiro could play on the team.
Illustrated by Doug Keith
Henry gets into a fight with his friend Oliver, and never wants to talk to him again. Then his great-grandpa takes him to a Mariners game and talks about how much he did not like the Japanese but was glad that we were no longer enemies so Ichiro could play on the team.
Wild & Wooly
Mary Jessie Parker
Illustrated by Shannon McNeill
Wild is a bighorn sheep, while Wooly is a fluffy sheep. Both are very different but both are sheep. Can these two become friends?
Illustrated by Shannon McNeill
Wild is a bighorn sheep, while Wooly is a fluffy sheep. Both are very different but both are sheep. Can these two become friends?
Zen Ties
Jon J Muth
Stillwater's nephew Koo was coming to visit during the summer. During his stay, Stillwater, Koo and the children from the neighborhood go to help out mean Ms. Whitaker, who turns out not to be so bad after all.
Stillwater's nephew Koo was coming to visit during the summer. During his stay, Stillwater, Koo and the children from the neighborhood go to help out mean Ms. Whitaker, who turns out not to be so bad after all.
Sweet Dream Pie
Audrey Wood and Mark Teague
Ma makes Pa and all the neighbors of Willobee St a sweet dream pie, but they eat too much and have crazy dreams instead.
Ma makes Pa and all the neighbors of Willobee St a sweet dream pie, but they eat too much and have crazy dreams instead.
Saturday, August 16, 2008
First the Egg
Laura Vaccaro Seeger
Goes through the story of what came first...the chicken or the egg?
Goes through the story of what came first...the chicken or the egg?
Friday, August 15, 2008
The Recess Queen
Alexis O'Neill
Illustrated by Laura Huliska-Beith
Mean Jean was the Recess Queen, and nobody played until she said it was okay, other wise she would stomp and push. Then one day a new kid came to school.
Illustrated by Laura Huliska-Beith
Mean Jean was the Recess Queen, and nobody played until she said it was okay, other wise she would stomp and push. Then one day a new kid came to school.
Tanka Tanka Skunk
Steve Webb
Tanka and Skunk are friends, and they love to play the drums. Goes through animals and explores beats and syllables.
Tanka and Skunk are friends, and they love to play the drums. Goes through animals and explores beats and syllables.
Broom Mates
Margie Palatini
Illustrated by Howard Fine
Gritch the Witch is preparing for her big howliday party, but her sister Mag the Hag came a day early, and now they are broom mates for the night.
Illustrated by Howard Fine
Gritch the Witch is preparing for her big howliday party, but her sister Mag the Hag came a day early, and now they are broom mates for the night.
Mommy Mine
Tim Warnes
Illustrated by Jane Chapman
Moms come in all shapes and sizes and make all different noises. Explores animals and their habits.
Illustrated by Jane Chapman
Moms come in all shapes and sizes and make all different noises. Explores animals and their habits.
Pigs Rock!
Melanie Davis Jones
Illustrated by Bob Staake
Tells the story of the Pig Rock Band. Pigs Rock! Pigs Roll! Pigs sing with heart and soul!
Illustrated by Bob Staake
Tells the story of the Pig Rock Band. Pigs Rock! Pigs Roll! Pigs sing with heart and soul!
Sunday, August 10, 2008
Dirty Joe The Pirate
Bill Harley
Illustrated by Jack E. Davis
Dirty Joe is a pirate that plunders dirty socks from other ships. One day he meets his match in the pirate Smelly Annie, who steal underwear!
A good story about how older sisters always get what they want.
Illustrated by Jack E. Davis
Dirty Joe is a pirate that plunders dirty socks from other ships. One day he meets his match in the pirate Smelly Annie, who steal underwear!
A good story about how older sisters always get what they want.
Thursday, August 7, 2008
The Rainbow Fish
Marcus Pfister
Rainbow fish is the most beautiful fish in the sea, but beauty doesn't make you happy.
Rainbow fish is the most beautiful fish in the sea, but beauty doesn't make you happy.
The Rowdy Rooster
Janine Scott
Illustrated by Ian Forss
The rooster can't get to sleep, so he wakes everyone else up really early. Book is full of fun trivia about farm animals
Illustrated by Ian Forss
The rooster can't get to sleep, so he wakes everyone else up really early. Book is full of fun trivia about farm animals
Moose Tracks
Karma Wilson
Illustrated by Jack E. Davis
Moose tracks are all around the house, but who could have put them there.
Illustrated by Jack E. Davis
Moose tracks are all around the house, but who could have put them there.
Gwango's Lonesome Trail
Justin Parpan
Gwango is a dinosaur that travels around the Southwest looking for a friend.
Gwango is a dinosaur that travels around the Southwest looking for a friend.
If Roast Beef Could Fly
Jay Leno
Illustrated by S.B. Whitehead
Jay's dad likes projects, and so his latest project is a rottesserie for the backyard.
Illustrated by S.B. Whitehead
Jay's dad likes projects, and so his latest project is a rottesserie for the backyard.
Where the Wild Things Are
Maurice Sendak
Max was a wild thing, so when he gets sent to bed early with no supper, he sails away to the land where the wild things are.
Max was a wild thing, so when he gets sent to bed early with no supper, he sails away to the land where the wild things are.
The Barn Owl
Tony Johnston
Illustrated by Deborah Kogan Ray
Goes through the day of a barn owl, from waking up to hunting on the farm.
Illustrated by Deborah Kogan Ray
Goes through the day of a barn owl, from waking up to hunting on the farm.
My World of Color
Margaret Wise Brown
Illustrated by Loretta Krupinski
Go through the world of color with the mice from the world of Margaret Wise Brown.
Illustrated by Loretta Krupinski
Go through the world of color with the mice from the world of Margaret Wise Brown.
Picky Mrs. Pickle
Christine M. Schneider
Mrs. Pickle is very picky, and won't change her ways; but one day she tries eggplant ice cream and everything changes.
Mrs. Pickle is very picky, and won't change her ways; but one day she tries eggplant ice cream and everything changes.
A Duck So Small
A.H. Benjamin
Illustrated by Elisabeth Holstien
Duffle was smaller than all the other ducks, but there must be somethings he can do despite his size.
Illustrated by Elisabeth Holstien
Duffle was smaller than all the other ducks, but there must be somethings he can do despite his size.
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