The Red Book (Caldecott Honor Book)32 reviews
Barbara Lehman

Houghton Mifflin, 2004

Awesome Book. Great for children and both adult!

+ The Read Book
+ Amazing Book

What a awesome book it is. I would definitly recommend this book to everyone from young children to grown up adult. It is awarded for Caldecott Honor Book, and I know some of Caldecott books, I do not agreed with their choice, but this one is THE ONE! I originally found the book at book store a ...
  
  











  



  
Inch by Inch5 reviews

HarperTrophy, 1995

Inching Along!

+ Another good book by Lionni
+ Lionni has Inched his way to Success
+ 5 Childrens Books.
+ How measuring can save a worm!
  
  











  



  
Look at the Moon2 reviews
May Garelick

Mondo Publishing, 1996

Captivating illustrations childs wonder about the moon

+ unusual illustrations & perceptive topic

Does Everyone See the moon as I see it -? this is the question posed by Author May Garelick. Moonlight falls outside a childs window and across the see, and many other places. Leading readers to special places near and far that the moon casts light for all to see. Barbara Garrision's ...
  
  











  



  
American Girls Handy Book: How to Amuse Yourself and Others (Nonpareil Books)8 reviews
Lina Beard, Adelia Beard

David R Godine, 1994

A book of exuberant charm

+ American Girls Handy Book: How to Amuse Yourself and Others
+ Great book
+ This book amused myself and others!
  
  











  



  
My Five Senses (Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science 1)6 reviews

HarperTrophy, 1989

Straightforward, engaging introduction to the 5 senses

+ Good pick.
+ Interesting and Educational
+ Simply written, beautifully illustrated.
+ Perfect
  
  











  



  
Shhh!5 reviews
Sally Grindley, Peter Utton

Hodder & Stoughton, 1999

Fun for the whole class - and still a perfect bed time story

+ Best Book Ever
+ A very fun kid's book
+ What to know before buying this one
+ Shhh!
  
  











  



  
How a Seed Grows (Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science 1)7 reviews
Helene J. Jordan

HarperTrophy, 1992

My five year old enjoyed this book

+ Wonderful little book
+ Not bad for what it is
+ Great Science Project for Little Learners
+ Seeds for little kids
  
  











  



  
Papa, Please Get the Moon for Me45 reviews

Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing, 1991

Love this book!

+ Good book - but with a few small caveats
+ Another excellent book by Eric Carle

I originally picked up this book because my daughter, 2, calls her dad "papa" rather than "daddy" and I thought it would be fun even though it seemed a little ahead of her. Let me tell you, she can't get enough of this book! She LOVES it and she gets the story. She's just 2 as in 24 months old, and ...
  
  











  



  
Two Old Potatoes and Me6 reviews
John Coy

Knopf Books for Young Readers, 2003

A story about making things grow

+ Father and daughter gardening
+ Makes Me Hungry
+ Who Knew Potatoes Could Be So Entertaining?
+ LIFE TAKES ON THE ROTTEN POTATO CHALLENGE . . .
  
  











  



  
The American Boy's Handy Book: What to Do and How to Do It, Centennial Edition36 reviews
Daniel Carter Beard

David R Godine, 1998

Some things simply never change.

+ The American Boy's Handy Book: What to Do and How to Do It
+ Teachers take note of this gem

Some things simply never change. "The American Boy's Handy Book" is a guide for young boys who still find the time of playing outside highly appealing. Although 126 years old, the ideas are just as applicable today as they were then. The ideas and games presented encourage children to use their own ...
  
  











  



  
Next Stop Grand Centr11 reviews

Putnam Juvenile, 2001

Just Another Day at Grand Central.....

+ Great book for a great place
+ FORGET BARNEY AND RUGRATS -FINALLY A DECENT BOOK FOR KIDS
+ It's like Grand Central in here...
  
  











  



  
Come On, Rain18 reviews
Karen Hesse

Scholastic Press, 1999

Lyrical picture book

+ A Must-Have for the Classroom and Home
+ "Come On, Rain!" A Truly Beautiful Book!
+ This is more than just another weather story!
+ Keep on Coming!
  
  











  



  
Hand Rhymes (Picture Puffins)1 review

Puffin, 1993

Toddler Fun

Hand Rhymes has been a great asset to my toddler classroom. The children love doing the fine moter actions to the fun rhymes. The children love the pictures also. This is a great book for any age!
  
  











  



  
Joseph Had a Little Overcoat (Caldecott Medal Book)49 reviews
Simms Taback

Viking Juvenile, 1999

A surprise hit

+ My nieces weren't as fond of it as I was
+ Great book!
+ wonderful classic children's book
+ Fun book "and it has a moral too"!
  
  











  



  
Before & After1 review
Jan Thornhill

National Geographic Children's Books, 1997

Excellent for the growing two year old

We rented this book from the library for our two year old to read over a two week period. We all enjoyed the book so much that I'm here buying it. Fantastic illustrations along with education on various animals and ecosystems provide simple memorization cues for a two year old to focus on as ...
  
  











  



  
The Dangerous Book for Boys634 reviews
Conn Iggulden, Hal Iggulden

Collins, 2007

OUCH!!!!!!

+ A fantastic collaberation of information for all parents!
+ Great Gift for Any Male
+ A great opportunity to bond with your son.
  
  











  



  
The Dot (Irma S and James H Black Honor for Excellence in Children's Literature (Awards))30 reviews

Candlewick, 2003

Must buy children's book: Awesome!

+ The Dot is a MUST HAVE to inspire kids to create!
+ very touching

I love this book and my kids love it too. I'd say go ahead and buy it. It is a great story about how a student really learns how to channel negativity and frustration into creative expression and then take what she learns and teaches it to another person.
  
  











  



  
A Pocketful of Cricket2 reviews
Rebecca Caudill

Henry Holt and Co. (BYR), 2004

An excellent children's book with beautiful illustrations

+ country story

A lyrical, beautifully written story which captures the imagination of children and adults. The writing is so wonderfully descriptive that you can taste the sweet and sour appleas and hear the sound of the cricket. This story was one of my favorites, as a child, and now it is a favorite of my ...
  
  











  



  
The Snowy Day81 reviews
Ezra Jack Keats

Puffin, 1976

Absolutely timeless

+ Great story.
+ Childhood memories
+ More than a snowy day
+ A Timeless Classic
  
  











  



  
Davy's Dream: A Young Boy's Adventure With Wild Orca Whales3 reviews
Paul Owen Lewis

Tricycle Press, 1999

"Davy" brings back my dreamlike days in the San Juan Islands

+ Encourages kids to believe in their dreams
+ Dreams come true for a young sailor

While this is an inspiring story to encourage kids to "follow their dreams," what attracts me back to this book are the illustrations. As a native of Washington State, I spent my youth attending summer camp on Orcas Island, in the San Juan Islands, near the Canadian border. While at camp, we ...