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First the Egg (Caldecott Honor Book and Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor Book (Awards)) 7 reviews
Laura Vaccaro Seeger
Roaring Brook Press, 2007
A concept journey: egg or chicken? chicken or egg?
Which came first--the chicken or the egg? Finally, someone is here to tell us. But the answer later.
"First the egg," written and illustrated by Laura Vaccaro Seeger, is a Caldecott honor winner for 2008 and an honor book for the Theodor Seuss Geisel (Dr. Seuss) Award. What makes it special? Both the artwork and the story, or actually, in this case, concepts that lead from one transformation ...
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Flotsam (Caldecott Medal Book) 78 reviews
David Wiesner
Clarion Books, 2006
In the eye of the mind...
David Wiesner is the Stephen King of illustrated children's books: off-kilter, weird, and supernatural. However, Wiesner underlies all he draws with humor, joy, spunk. He has won the Caldecott Gold Medal three times, for
Tuesday,
The Three Pigs,
and "Flotsam."
This is what is written on the front book flap: "Flotsam: Something that floats. If it floats in the ocean, it may wash up on the ...
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Zen Shorts (Caldecott Honor Book)79 reviews
Scholastic Press, 2005
Wonderful Book!
This book is amazing...not only are the pictures great, the story is one that you will want to read to your kids over and over. Zen Shorts has touching stories within an already creative and heartfelt book.
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Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!191 reviews
Mo Willems
Hyperion Press, 2003
For all the family
I came across this book when my wife found it on the shelf in a local bookshop.
She read it and encouraged our son to stop dancing around the bookstands and concentrate and read it.
Although he prefers video games he loved it.
When I met up with them, he was so enthusiastic that he persuaded me to read it.
My daughter then loved it when she had stopped looking at 'her favourite ...
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What Do You Do with a Tail Like This? (Caldecott Honor Book)20 reviews
Robin Page, Steve Jenkins
Houghton Mifflin, 2003
Great book for interaction!
This book is really hands on, and gets lots of talking and questions going with my 3 and 5 yr olds. It's a clever book and we've had a lot of fun with it.
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Owl Moon53 reviews
Jane Yolen
Philomel, 1987
Worthy of an Award - a review of "Owl Moon"
I like Jane Yolen's work - the children do too (lol). But Owl Moon is probably the most poetic of her works that we have read. The word choice and imagery is wonderful; soft and soothing. You can hear the crunch of snow, and feel the biting cold.
Like the others I give it 5 stars, and would add that it makes for a good bed-time book.
Five Stars. Top notch Read-aloud. Artwork is nice, ...
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Kitten's First Full Moon61 reviews
Greenwillow, 2004
A Simple, Crazy Stroll and Adventure With the Kitten
I think in most cases color more than likely fits the bill to get the attention of kids. But in this case, simple black and white illustrations do so well as far as a night story involving a little kitten. Kevin Henkes does a great job throughout the whole thing. Plus it kept my daughter's attention the whole way through, and that's what I'm always looking for.
The story is quite simple. It is ...
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Click, Clack, Moo: Cows That Type198 reviews
Doreen Cronin
Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing, 2000
Perfect for Preschoolers
Absolutely for preschoolers. My son loved this book almost as much as I did. Everything about this book was adorable- the silliness, the electric blankets, and the diving board. He and I couldn't stop laughing. The reader (most likely the adult) will love how often the neutral party isn't neutral at all. I'm an animal lover, so this book will always have a soft spot in my heart.
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The Red Book (Caldecott Honor Book)31 reviews
Barbara Lehman
Houghton Mifflin, 2004
Amazing Book
My two year old daughter loves this book. She loves to make up the story herself, and she sees new things in the pictures each time she reads it. I wish there were more books like this, but she has had it for a few months now, and she still enjoys it. The illustrations are beautiful and expressive. She walks around the house with this book as if she's the little girl in the story. It's ...
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Make Way for Ducklings (Viking Kestrel Picture Books)50 reviews
Robert McCloskey
Viking Juvenile, 1941
A must before going to Boston
Prior to a planned trip to Boston, I purchased Make Way For Ducklings for my grandchildren who were three and a half and five and a half at the time. Their mom was running in the Boston Marathan. Knowing that we would be taking them to the Public Gardens and they would see the "ducklings"..this was a perfect history lesson written so well for little ones and adults to learn...Highly recommended
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Teaching Art With Books Kids Love: Teaching Art Appreciation, Elements of Art, and Principles of Design With ...13 reviews
Darcie Frohardt
Fulcrum Publishing, 1999
Excellent Resource for Educators!
I would recommend this book for elementary classroom teachers. It provides outstanding projects and ideas for integrating Art into Language Arts. The author does and excellent job of teaching the elements of art and principles of design in the art projects! I am an Art Teacher and have taught many of the projects in the book. All projects were successful!
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In the Night Kitchen (Caldecott Collection)99 reviews
HarperCollins, 1996
A Multi-generational classic
In the Night Kitchen by Maurice Sendak was one of the books that we read over and over and over again to our children. All of us can quote much of it by heart. My son (now 30) was a daredevil from day one and he especially identified with this book. This copy was purchased for our newest granddaughter's 1st birthday, who is already a climber and looks like she might become another Mickey ...
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Nutshell Library (Caldecott Collection) 58 reviews
HarperCollins, 1962
A Pleasure to Buy...Again!
What a gift is childhood. Twenty five years ago we bought these books for our children, and today we get to buy them for our first grandchild.
Life is good!
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Henry's Freedom Box (Caldecott Honor Book)13 reviews
Ellen Levine
Scholastic Press, 2007
Spare story of one man's struggle against slavery
This story documents the slavery and eventual freedom of one man. Henry and his brothers and sisters work for a good master. However, on his deathbed, the master gives Henry to his son, separating Henry from the rest of his family forever. Henry works well in the master's son's tobacco factory, presumably avoiding the beatings of the foreman. Later, he meets Nancy, a slave of another master. ...
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David Gets in Trouble29 reviews
Blue Sky Press, 2002
It's Not His Fault!
David's always in trouble, whether he pulls the cat's tail-he says she likes it- or sticks his finger in the cake-leaving evidence all over his face.
This book is just as cute as the other 'No, David' books. Once again, David Shannon helps every child- and adult- understand David's world with his simple, yet beautiful pictures and simple phrases. My boys love it and I do, too.
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The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales148 reviews
Jon Scieszka
Viking Juvenile, 1992
Great for kids and parents!
This is a great read to keep kids and parents entertained alike. The play on the original fairy tales is great. This is a must for a library.
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Frog and Toad Are Friends (I Can Read Book 2)47 reviews
HarperTrophy, 1979
Help a child learn to read
The Frog and Toad books have helped my 8 year old grandson learn to read--he has been having trouble and these books were so interesting and fun to him that he finally realized how reading could open up whole new worlds for him. He loves these books.
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Officer Buckle & Gloria (Caldecott Medal Book)52 reviews
Peggy Rathmann
Putnam Juvenile, 1995
a fantastic story
this is the book our 16 month old picks up every morning when he wakes up and wants to read... a great story.
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Owen (Caldecott Honor Book)38 reviews
Greenwillow, 1993
Teacher's Review
This is a review/evaluation of the book as part of an in depth study on children's picture books. I am a third grade teacher and I use this book in my classroom because no kid is ever too old to read a great story like this. I truly think it is a classic!
Evaluation: In addition to the wonderful illustrations, this Caldecott Honor book is also a heart warming story that is very appropriate ...
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A Chair for My Mother 25th Anniversary Edition (Reading Rainbow Book)18 reviews
HarperTrophy, 1984
loved this book as a child
i bought this for my neice over the summer. i was a big reading rainbow fan as a kid. now as an adult i can appreciate this book and its illustrations even more.this is a must read for all little girls!!
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