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Joseph Had a Little Overcoat by Simms Taback
"Joseph has an overcoat that gets worn and is repurposed into a jacket. As each item he creates from the original overcoat wears, he finds a new something to create until he loses his final creation. But, the story isn’t over yet!" Liberty Hill Public Library, 2010
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So You Want to Be President?, illustrated by David Small, written by Jacqueline Briggs Martin
"This lighthearted, often humorous roundup of anecdotes and trivia is cast as a handbook of helpful hints to aspiring presidential candidates." Publishers Weekly, 2000 https://www.publishersweekly.com/978-0-399-23407-1
See video here: https://www.teachertube.com/video/so-you-want-to-be-president-54178
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The Three Pigs by David Wiesner
"This version of the pigs' tale starts off traditionally enough—warm, inviting watercolor panels show in succession the tiny houses, their owner-builders and their toothy visitor. But when the wolf begins to huff and puff, he blows the pigs right out of the illustrations." Publishers Weekly, 2001https://www.publishersweekly.com/978-0-618-00701-1
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My Friend Rabbit by Eric Rohmann
"With its strong artistic lines, simple text, and uplifting message, the Caldecott Medal-winner MY FRIEND RABBIT should be a part of every young child's library. Readers will be drawn in by bold, graphic illustrations set within a black-lined frame, but they will stay because of the message. The tale is simple yet poignant, and kids and adults alike will relate." Patricia Tauzer, Common Sense Media https://www.commonsensemedia.org/book-reviews/my-friend-rabbit -
The Man Who Walked Between the Towers by Mordical Gerstein
"Unparalleled use of perspective and line—architectural verticals opposed to the curve of wires and earth—underscore disequilibrium and freedom....Readers of all ages will return to this again and again for its history, adventure, humor, and breathtaking homage to extraordinary buildings and a remarkable man." Kirkus Review, 2003 https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/mordicai-gerstein/the-man-who-walked-between-the-towers/ -
Kitten's First Full Moon by Kevin Henkes
"The plot is pretty simple. Cat wants to get to the moon because it looks like a big bowl of milk. Hijinks ensue." Elizabeth Bird, 2012
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The Hello, Goodbye Window illustrated by Chris Raschka, written by Norton Juster
"...an exuberant, imaginative little girl explains how she spends her time with her grandparents while her parents are at work. Raschka's style resembles the spontaneous drawings of children, perfectly mirroring the guileless young narrator's exuberant voice. White space balances the density of the layered colors, creating a visual experience that is surprisingly sophisticated." Scholastic, https://www.scholastic.com/teachers/books/the-hello-goodbye-window-by-norton-juster/ -
Flotsam by David Wiesner
"Wiesner proves why he is an award-winning storyteller and illustrator with vivid watercolors that range from vignettes to spectacular full- and double-page panoramic views. Wonderful displays of imagination are evident throughout, as are small touches of humor, such as a photo of overly eager visiting aliens and their unruly children." Angela Leeper, 2006 https://bookpage.com/reviews/4890-david-wiesner-flotsam#.W6jXXpNKjBI -
The Invention of Hugo Cabret by Brian Selznick
"'Hugo Cabret' evokes wonder. At more than 500 pages, its proportions seem Potteresque, yet it makes for quick reading because Selznick’s amazing drawings take up most of the book...The result is a captivating work of fiction that young readers with a taste for complex plots and a touch of magic — think Harry H., not Harry P. — can love." John Schwartz, 2007
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The House in the Night, illustrated by Beth Krommes, written by Susan Marie Swanson
"Inspired by a cumulative nursery rhyme, Susan Marie Swanson wrote The House in the Night. This story of a little boy’s nighttime fantasy flight over his community is full of imaginative touches. Especially for 3- to 8-year-olds, the story is mostly told through the scratchboard illustrations by Beth Krommes..." Nancy Snyder, 2017
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The Lion & the Mouse by Jerry Pinkney
"This is a visual retelling of the classic Aesop fable: A lion, awakened by a mouse climbing over him, catches the tiny animal in his mighty paw. The mouse appeals for mercy and the lion relents. Soon after, the lion is captured in a poachers' net. The mouse hears his anguished roars and comes to his aid, gnawing the ropes until the great creature is freed." Darienne Stewart, Common Sense Media, https://www.commonsensemedia.org/book-reviews/the-lion-and-the-mousel -
A Sick Day for Amos McGee illustrated by Erin E. Stead, written by Philip C. Stead
"If you want to give a child a book that will remain with them always (and lead to decades of folks growing up and desperately trying to relocate it with the children’s librarians of the future) this is the one that you want. Marvelous." Elizabeth Bird, 2010
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A Ball for Daisy by Chris Raschka
"Raschka skillfully conveys every nuance of Daisy's emotions....We see Daisy's exuberance at play, her contentment at rest with her toy, and her anger, disappointment, sadness, and hopelessness when her favorite ball is popped by a big dog at the park. Kids will have no trouble following the emotional terrain as well as the simple plot line." Regan McMahon, Common Sense Media, https://www.commonsensemedia.org/book-reviews/a-ball-for-daisy -
This is Not My Hat by Jon Klassen
"A little fish steals a hat from a sleeping big fish and is confident that no one saw him do it and no one will catch him.... But as the art slyly shows, someone does: the big fish." Regan McMahon, Common Sense Media, https://www.commonsensemedia.org/book-reviews/this-is-not-my-hat http://www.ala.org/alsc/awardsgrants/bookmedia/caldecottmedal/caldecottwinners/caldecottmedal -
Locomotive by Brian Floca
"With the rhythmic, verselike text that’s become his signature; expressive typography; and handsome, detailed watercolor, ink, and gouache paintings, he celebrates the majestic (the passing western landscape), the marvelous (the engineering and sheer manpower required to keep the engine safely on its course), and the mundane...It’s a magisterial work." Publishers Weekly, 2013 https://www.publishersweekly.com/978-1-4169-9415-2 -
The Adventures of Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend by Dan Santat
"THE ADVENTURES OF BEEKLE is a charming, imaginative story that taps into the common childhood experience of having an imaginary friend. Here the twist is that the imaginary creature needs you as much as you need him. Author-illustrator Dan Santat's illustrations are wonderful..." Regan McMahon, Common Sense Media, https://www.commonsensemedia.org/book-reviews/the-adventures-of-beekle-the-unimaginary-friend -
Finding Winnie: The True Story of the World's Most Famous Bear, illustrated by Sophie Blackall, written by Lindsay Mattick
"The true story is told as a bedtime tale by the author, who's actually the great-granddaughter of the protagonist, and begins in Canada, when a young veterinarian, a soldier in World War I, saves a bear cub and brings her with his unit to Europe. Before they see active fighting, he gives the bear, Winnie, to the London Zoo, where she's befriended by Christopher Robin, the son of A.A. Milne." Jan Carr, Common Sense Media -
Radiant Child: The Story of Young Artist Jean-Michel Basquiat by Javaka Steptoe
"Much more than the story of a young artist, this excellent biography of Jean-Michel Basquiat is a celebration of art and a call for young people to be creative. Radiant Child: The Story of Young Artist Jean-Michel Basquiat is a work of art itself and celebrates creativity in all its messy glory." Jan Carr, Common Sense Media, https://www.commonsensemedia.org/book-reviews/radiant-child-the-story-of-young-artist-jean-michel-basquiat -
Wolf in the Snow by Matthew Cordell
"In this spare, nearly wordless picture book, a girl and a wolf cub each get lost in the snow and rescue each other." http://www.ala.org/alsc/awardsgrants/bookmedia/caldecottmedal/caldecottmedal
