Wiesner, David. The Three Little Pigs. Clarion Books, 2001. The Three Little Pigs is written and illustrated by David Wiesner. It is the winner of 2002 Caldecott medal. The book tells the story of the 3 little pigs with a twist. The book is geared toward preschool through grades 2 but readers beyond grade 2Continue reading “The Three Little Pigs”
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Flora and the Flamingo
Idle, Molly. Flora and the Flamingo. San Francisco, Chronicle Books, LLC, 2013. Flora and the Flamingo is written and illustrated by Molly Idle. It is a 2014 Caldecott Honor award winner. It tells the story of friendship between a girl and a flamingo. It is designed for children ages 3 and up, which is suitable.Continue reading “Flora and the Flamingo”
la Princesa and the Pea
Elya, Susan Middleton. La Princesa and the Pea. New York, G.P. Putnam’s Sons, 2017. La Princesa and the Pea is a story based on the traditional fairy tale, The Princess and the Pea. It is written by Susan Elya Middleton and illustrated by Juana Martinez-Neal. The book is a Pura Belpré Award 2018 recipient. TheContinue reading “la Princesa and the Pea”
Trombone Shorty
Andrews, Troy. Trombone Shorty. New York, Abrams Books for Young Readers, 2015 Trombone Shorty is an autobiography written by Troy Andrews and illustrated by Bryan Collier. It is the winner of two awards: the 2016 Caldecott Award honors and 2016 Coretta Scott King Book Awards Illustrator Award. It is an autobiography of grammy nominated musician,Continue reading “Trombone Shorty”
Wolf in the Snow
Cordell, Matthew. Wolf in the Snow. New York, Feiwel and Friends, 2017. Wolf in the Snow is written and illustrated by Matthew Cordell. It is a 2018 Caldecott Award winning book. It is a story about helping someone who is lost. It is designed for children ages 2 – 6 years. The book has aContinue reading “Wolf in the Snow”
Hello Lighthouse
Blackall, Sophie. Hello Lighthouse. New York, Little Brown & Company, 2018. Hello Lighthouse is written and illustrated by Sophie Blackall. It is a 2019 Caldecott Medal winner. It is a story about lighthouses from a lightkeeper’s point of view. It is designed for children ages range 4-8, preschool through third grade. We are introduced toContinue reading “Hello Lighthouse”
The Adventures of Beekle: the Unimaginary Friend
Santat, Dan. The Adventures of Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend. New York, Little Brown & Company, 2014. The Adventures of Beekle: the Unimaginary Friend is written and illustrated by Dan Santat. It is a 2015 Caldecott Award winner. It is a story about searching for and finding a place to belong. It is designed for childrenContinue reading “The Adventures of Beekle: the Unimaginary Friend”
Flotsam
Wiesner, David. (2006). Flostam. New York, Clarion Books, 2006. The book is well-bound and has handled use very well. The leaves are 11″ x 9″ matching the wide expanse of the Jersey Shore. In addition, they are study yet soft to the touch, which is ideal for a wordless picture book. This is a perfectContinue reading “Flotsam”
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