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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 ...
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Inch by Inch 5 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!
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Look at the Moon 2 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 ...
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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!
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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
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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!
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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
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Papa, Please Get the Moon for Me 45 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 ...
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Two Old Potatoes and Me 6 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 . . .
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The American Boy's Handy Book: What to Do and How to Do It, Centennial Edition 36 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 ...
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Next Stop Grand Centr 11 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...
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Come On, Rain 18 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!
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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!
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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"!
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Before & After 1 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 ...
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The Dangerous Book for Boys 634 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.
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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.
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A Pocketful of Cricket 2 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 ...
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The Snowy Day 81 reviews Ezra Jack Keats
Puffin, 1976
Absolutely timeless
+ Great story. + Childhood memories + More than a snowy day + A Timeless Classic
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Davy's Dream: A Young Boy's Adventure With Wild Orca Whales 3 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 ...
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