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#CoverTitleAuthorIllustratorYearTagsSummaryCommentsCollections 19652017081500My Tata’s GuitarEthriam Cash BrammerDaniel Lechon2002G- Realistic FictionF-PBT-family, generations, artifacts, explorationA boy learns about his father’s guitarexplores culture, allows children to reflect on artifacts close to them/in their familyMexican-American, Bilingual 2476257810500Grandmother’s ChairAnn Herbert ScottMeg Kelleher Aubrey1990G-Realistic FictionF-PBT-generations, connections, tradition, familyA little girl looks at photo albums with her grandmother to learn more about a chairIllustrations followed old pictures that they looked through, family heirlooms through generations USA3488955207000Time to GoBeverly & David FidayThomas B. Allen1990G-Realistic FictionF-PBT-Memories, moving on, growing up A little boy remembers the things he loves about his home before having to move awayThere are times in life when people move, visuals follow boys memories USA4298718890000Saturdays and Tea CakesLester L. LamirackChris Soentpiet2004G-Realistic FictionF-PBT-family, relationships, bondingA young boy visits his grandmother every Saturday, activities they do togetherRelationships are important, Children take relationships seriously, Illustrations very realistic and colorful USA5-825511938000The Relatives CameCynthia RylantStephen Gammell1985G-Realistic FictionF-PBT-Family, Connections, Love, UnityA family reunites and spends time togetherPictures expressed feeling, some children have big familiesUSA 6590556985000The River DragonDarcy PattisonJean/ Mou-Sien Tseng1991G- Traditional F-PBT- sacrifice, adventure, dragonA man is getting married and must make it across a bridge three times without being eaten by a dragonWatercolor, colorful, problem solving, Chinese cultureChina 72000254127500Juan Bobo Goes to WorkMarisa MontesJoe Cepeda2000G- TraditionalF- PBT- learning, understanding, work ethicA young boy tries to complete several tasks but makes mistakesSilly characters, some children must work, animals Puerto Rico81041409906000Little Treee. e. cummingsDeborah Kegan Ray1987F- PBG-PoetryT- family, traditions, holidays Young boy/girl decorate Christmas treeThe art work looks like it is colored with pencils, brother/sister are close—enjoy Christmas timeUSA91079534925000Leprechaun LuckErin GobraghCatherine O’Neill2003G-PoetryF-PBT-traditions, culture, fantasyPoem highlights many aspects of Irish folklore with traditional St. Patricks Day activitiesLooks like children’s drawings,Pics reflected story, words reflect accentIreland10146050000From the Bellybutton of the MoonFrancisco X. AlarconMaya Christina Gonzalez1998G-Poetry F-PBT-family, cultureFollowing a family and their life togetherDescriptive, words triggered ideas/feelings, life family, bilingualMexico, Bilingual 11-65404317500Hip Hop Speaks to ChildrenNikki GiovanniKristen Balach2008G-PoetryF-PB, Audio BookT-music, artMultiple songs about a variety of topicsComes with CD, about life, vibrant illustrations, read by famous people USA12-62865317500IshPeter A. Reynolds2004G-Realistic FictionF-PBT-mistakes, art, self-worth, familyA boy draws pictures that his brother-- negative Then he sees that his little sister has hung his artwork in her room and realizes they don’t have to be perfectPic of child drawing on toilet—funny for kids, watercolorUSA132667006032500Where the Mountain Meets the MoonGrace Lin2009G-FantasyF-Ch BookT-chinese folklore, family, adventure, friendshipA young girl looks to find fortune for her familyPictures reinforce story, stories within stories, listening, independenceChina14-65405317500Iktomi and the BerriesPaul Goble1989G-Realistic FictionF-PBT- Native American folklore, traditionsA man goes hunting for his tribe to get praise narrative in black text, questions to ask children in grey, language not appropriate (“stupid”)Native American151536704762500The Dog who had KittensPolly M. RobertusJanet Stevens1988G-Fantasy (dogs/cats talk)F-PBT-family, responsibility, growing up, changes A dog must get used to the new kittens in his lifeDog learns to love kittens- children learn to love new siblings, watercolorUSA16106045952500The Rainbow FishMarcus Pfister1992G-FantasyF-PBT- acceptance, respect, shareA fish is the only one with shining scales, peers point them outBig pictures bring focus, colorful, promotes self-identity USA17-65405317500Yeh- Shen: A Cinderella Story from ChinaAi Ling LouieEd Young1982G-FantasyF-PBT-fairy tales, familyA girl deals with her step-mother after her parents pass awayWatercolors, sectioned off pictures piece together to create a wholeChina181822457937500Dairy of Hansel and Gretel Kees Moerbeek2002G-Traditional F-pop-upT-family, fantasy, good vs. evilA brother and sister write in a journal about being taken by a witchReally cool!Interactive pop up, colored pencilUSA197107310448100Big AlAndrew Clements1988G-FantasyF-PBT-appearance, friendship, sacrificeBig Al looks big and scary to the other fish, once he saves them they realize they were wrongCharacter not appearance, all pages were blue like you were in the oceanUSA202795012228900The Legend of the PoinsettiaTomie dePaola1994G-Traditional F-PBT-tradition/ history/ culture, familyA young girl looks for a gift to bring the baby Jesus after her mother becomes illColored pencil, colorful, highlights culture, Christmas story, some words in SpanishMexico2128348163100The Talking EggsRobert D. San SouciJerry Pinkney1989G-Traditional F-PBT-creole folktale, European fairy tales, family A girl finds a women in the forest who shows her magic. Her family is very mean to her and she leaves them. Detailed colored pencil pics, raised on a farm, two-headed cow, chickens of every color, old woman took her head offCreole22580788188700Monsoon Uma KrishnaswamiJamel Akib2003G-Realistic FictionF-PBT- family, cultureA girl waits for the rain and hears about monsoon season from her relativesPics show India culture, monsoon rain, detailed picturesIndia 23419107493000Tabu and the Dancing Elephant Rene DeetlefsLyn Gilbert1995G-Traditional F-PBT- family, cultureA child is stolen by elephants Family made their belongings, elephants, African music/dance, earth-toned picsAfrica246937641800A Spider and a PigCarol Morley1992G-FantasyF-PBT-unlikely friendshipsA spider and pig set off to search for a lost princessIsland of spiders, busy pictures (a lot going on), several small colorful pics on every pageUSA25-65196000Anton can do Magic Ole Konnecke 2011G-Realistic FictionF-PBT-stay true to your beliefsA boy has a hat that helps him do magic (he thinks it’s magic)Simplistic, magic hat, funny, child is open to fantasy/imagination Germany 268255011620500Great Day for UpDr. SeussQuentin Blake1974G-FantasyF-PBT-ways to be active, everyone moves Rhyming book using the word “up” Uses the word “up” repeatedly, colorful, lively, animals/ peopleUSA2796520000Magic Tree House: Afternoon on the AmazonMary Pope Osborne Sal Murdocca 1995G-FantasyF-ChBT-imagination, trust, adventureTwo siblings go on an adventure in the rain forest Full/detailed/pencil shows rainforest, magic, information about the rainforestUSA28207275428400The Secrets of DroonTony AbbottTim Jessell 1999G-FantasyF-ChBT-friendship, imagination, adventure Kids journey through magic closetThick pencil drawings, onomatopoeia USA29-65405000Stone FoxJohn Reynolds Gardiner Marcia Sewall1980G-Realistic FictionF-ChBT-family, roles, helpfulA boy takes over when his grandfather becomes ill Pencil drawings, children explore roles of the family—work together, dog dies at the endUSA30-65196000Swamp Monster in Third GradeDebbie DadeyMargeaux Lucas2002G-FantasyF-ChBT- imagination, friendship, everyone is different Swamp monsters pretend to be people and go to school Pencil drawings, nice swamp monsters, magic carrots, setting is in school USA31-654059652000The Tomten and the FoxAstrid LindgrenHarald Wiberg1996G-Traditional F-PBT-problem solvingA tomten is protecting a farm from a foxSnow, troll/fox, fox in every picNordic32Cry BabyRuth Brown1997G- Realistic FictionF-PBT- family, siblingsChild cries about blanket and siblings can’t stand her until the endPaint/watercolor, simple language UK33Holly’s Red BootsFrancesca Chessa2008G-Realistic FictionF-PBT-responsibility A girl and her cat look for her red bootsPaint, cartoon-like, colorfulWestern Europe34Nana’s Summer Surprise Heather Hartt-SussmanGeorgia Graham2013G-Realistic FictionF-PBT-family, relationships, friendship Girl comes to visit and bonds with boy over grandma’s birthday At bottom text is bold in black, pics are most of page, life-like, story realistic/relatable Canada35Ice Cream: the full scoopGail Gibbons2006G-InformationalF-PBT- how ice cream is made, journey through timeDifferent ways ice cream was used, how it came to beCartoon, pics reflect chronological/ timeline USA36The Origami MasterNathaniel LachenmeyerAki Sogabe2008G-Traditional F-PBT-things are not always what they seem, everyone has talentsWarbler makes origami better than manSimple colors, perspective of how we think of our skills, sharing between charactersSoutheast/eastern Asia37The Silk PrincessCharles Santore2007G-TraditionalF-PBT-anyone can go on an adventure, curiosity Girl tries to untie thread to see how long it isWordy, dragons, silk, girl-power Southeast/eastern Asia38Mung MungLinda Sue ParkDiane Bigda2004G-FantasyF-PBT-languages can be different Animals sound different in different languagesfold out pages, pastel, sounds of animals show diversity International39TogetherDimitrea TokunboJennifer Gwynne Oliver2005G-Realistic FictionF-PBT-animals have familiesLife on a farmFarm life, chicken noises/description, large/close-up picsInternational 40I can say pleaseTamsin Ainslie2010G-Realistic FictionF-PBT- manners, sharingGirl goes on picnic Child-like drawings, “yes, please!” on every pageOceania/Australia 41We the Kids: The preamble to the Constitution of the United StatesDavi Catrow2002G- HistoryF-PBT- anyone can learn to understand the constitution Part of preamble on each page with child acting out wordsFunny pics, starts/ends with flag, good for talking about American government USA42Weekend MischiefRob JacksonMark Beech2010G-PoetryF-PBT-growing up, adventureLife of boySmall illustrations, bold characterUSA43Spring: A Haiku StoryGeorge ShannonMalcah Zeldis1996G-Poetry, folk artF-PBT-adventure, friendshipBoy and a girl go on journey- told through haikuPaintings, colorfulAfrica 44Nabeel’s New Paints: An Eid TaleFawzia Gilani-WilliamsProiti Roy2007G-TraditionalF-PBT-history, tradition, holidays, celebrationsAbout the Islamic Holiday EidEarth tones, information and story in one Africa45Seeds of changeJen Cullerton JohnsonSonia Lynn Sadler2010G-Realistic FictionF-PBT-you can be anything you want to beA girl who loves scienceDistinct colors, bright, girl-power Africa- Kenya 46Some things are scary Florence Parry HeideJules Feiffer1969G-Realistic FictionF-PBT-fearsLooking into fears that people may haveRepetition, dark colors, we all have different fears that are real to usUSA47The Everything BookDenise Fleming2000G-Realistic FictionF-PBT-learning, understandingIntroduces basic topics for preschooler like counting and colorsPaper/collage, counting, labeling mixed with narration USA48GolemDavid Wisniewski1996G- FantasyF-PBT- Freedom, savior, protectorFollows violence against Jews and a giant who is supposed to protect the JewsPaper/collage, new perspectivePrague49My mama had a dancing heartLibba Moore GrayRaul Colon1995G-Realistic FictionF-PBT-Mother/daughter, family, relationshipsA girl bonds with her mother over dance, her mother is a dancer Watercolor, dance to make connectionsUSA50All night, all day: A child’s first book of African American spiritualsAshely Bryan 1991G-TraditionalF-PBT-growing up, spirituality Songs that tell stories about life Watercolor, sheet music, pastelsAfrica 51In the night, still darkRichard lewisEd young1988G-Fantasy F-PBT- creationHow things came to beBlack pages, colored pics, pastelsUSA 52Foolish Rabbits Big Mistake Rafe MartinEd young1985G-Realistic FictionF-PBT-check first, things are not always what they seemA rabbit hears a noise and thinks it’s an earthquake—alerts other animalsPastel, repetition, perception, lots of different animals USA 53Fox Walked AloneBarbara Reid2006G-FantasyF-PBT- adventureA fox’s adventureClay, rhymes USA54FoxMargaret Wild and Ron Brooks2001G-FantasyF-PBT- fear, friendship, betrayal, trust, loyaltyA fox leads a bird away from his friend“creamy with blossom,” sideways text, neutral/dark, multiple ideas for ending USA55Never take a shark to the dentistJudi BarrettJohn Nickle2008G-FantasyF-PBT-connectionsCall and response type of book to answer why some things should not happenGraphic pictures, funny, encourages brainstorming USA56BaboonsKate Banks1997G-FantasyF-PBT-Mother/son, world views, positive languageA mother nurtures her growing baby baboon Paint, deep colorsUSA57ParachuteDanny Parker, Matt Ottley2013G-Realistic FictionF-PBT-fears, growing upUsed parachute as safety net, one day didn’t need it anymoreEverything seemed tall, empathized with characterAustralia58Nino Wrestles the world Yuyi Morales2013G-Realistic FictionF-PBT-acceptanceA young kid acts like a wrestlerComic book- like, confidence show in character Mexican, Bilingual 59Bear Feels ScaredKarma WilsonJane Chapman2008G-FantasyF-PBT- Fear, safe, familyA bear is scared of an incoming stormPics reflect impending storm, bright colors when bear is with familyUSA60The DarkLemony SnicketJon Klassen2013G-Realistic FictionF-PBT-FearA boy interact with the darkRoom is big with small child, scary at first, good endingUSA61Just JuiceKaren Hesse1998G- Realistic FictionF-ChBT-growing up, hardship, family roles, schoolA girl deals with hardship as she grows up and takes care of her familyPictures connect story, writing perspective of young childUSA62The Sign PainterAllen Say2000G- Realistic FictionF-PBT-growing up, learning, hobbies, entering into a new cultureA boy joins a man in painting billboardsDetailed pictures, pastels, vibrant, pictures bring story to life, story supports imagesJapan63Kamishibai ManAllen Say2005G-Realistic FictionF-PBT-change, technology, childhood, passionA man sells candy like he did in the old days, but the world has changedVivid illustrations, feel emotions from character, empathize with character Japan64Celia: The Life of Celia CruzMonica Brown2011G-TraditionalF-PBT- tradition, culture, embracing new and old, loving life, passionsThe story based on the life of Celia CruzExciting, colorful, story provides opportunity to move/danceUSA65Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People’s Ears Verna AardemaLeo/Diane Dillon1975G- TraditionalF-PBT- traditionThe story accounts for why mosquitoes buzzColorful, sharp shapesAfrica66Coretta ScottNtozake ShangeKadir Nelson2009G-TraditionalF-PBT- Civil rights, independence, opportunity Retelling Coretta Scott’s storyRealistic illustrations, emotionalMexico 67Dog vs. CatChris Gall2014G-FantasyF-PBT- sharing, comparing, opposites A dog and a cat claim their territoryText within illustrations, funny, colorful, relatable concepts USA 68I am the dog, I am the catDonald Hall Barry Moser1994G-FantasyF-PBT- opposites, sharingA dog and a cat comparedRealistic, contrasting animals and behavior USA69Revenge of the DinotruxChris Gall2012G-FantasyF-PBT-adventure, history, revengeThe dinotrux take back what was theirsColorful, pictures consume page, detailed, dinosaurs and cars combined USA70Eureka! It’s an automobileJeanne BendickSal Murdocca1992G-Realistic FictionF-PBT-Past/present, problems/inventors Problems that have been solved by inventors throughout history Defines an inventor, wordy, illustrations follow the turtle and the hareUSA 71Substitute CreacherChris Gall 2011G-FantasyF-PBT-learning your lesson, being niceFollows the story of a seemingly monstrous teacherLight-hearted, happy ending, funny, graphicUSA72The Giving TreeShel Silverstein1964G-Realistic FictionF-PBT-taking only what you need, growing upThe story of a boy who is constantly taking and never givingShow boy and tree over time, simple pictures, reflect on actions of self USA73Judy Moody and the Not Bummer SummerMegan McDonald2011G-Realistic FictionF-ChBT-fun, friendship, adventure, disobedient Judy makes sure that she has a fun summerSassy, silly, fun, simple illustrationsUSA 74Charlotte’s WebE.B. White1952G-Realistic FictionF-ChBT-friendship, lossA spider befriends a pig and saves his life Well written for any age to enjoy, might be upsetting to some childrenUSA75Arthur Locked in the Library!Marc Brown, Stephen Krensky, Kathy Waugh1998G-FantasyF-ChBT-fear, friendshipArthur and Francine get locked in the libraryFunny, characters have good adventures USA76The Chicken Squad Doreen CroninKevin Cornell2014G-FantasyF-ChBT-friendship, anyone can solve a problemThe chickens solve crimes togetherSilly illustrations, animated characters USA 77Just Grace Gets CraftyCharise Mericle Harper2014G-Realistic FictionF-ChBT-creativity, hobbies/talentsGrace must come up with crafts for the school fairChild-like paintings, watercolor, implement crafts in classUSA 78Leroy Ninker Saddles UpKate Di CamilloChris Van Dusen2014G-Realistic FictionF-ChB T-love, friendship, adventure A boy meets a girl that he likes, has adventures with his horse Realistic art, country USA79The Secret GardenFrances Hodgson Burnett2003G- Realistic FictionF- ChBT-unlikely friendshipA girl befriends a boy, centered around a secret garden that the children go toWould have to be read with children over time, child is “crippled” Disability80Amelia Bedelia Peggy ParishFritz Siebel 2013G- Realistic FictionF- ChBT- fun, adventure, growing up, independenceAmelia is left alone when her mother goes to work, she gets into all kinds of troubleHumorous, relatable USA81Pippi LongstockingAstrid LindgrenMichael Chesworth2013G- Realistic FictionF- ChBT- independence, adventureA girl without parents has many adventuresHumorousSwedish82Blue BirdBob Staake2013G-Realistic FictionF-WordlessT- friendship, death, loneliness, bully, freedomA child and bird become friends, but they are hurt by bulliesEvokes emotion, grey colors until end, dealing with tragedy USA 83Flora and the PenguinMolly Idle2014G-FantasyF- WordlessT- friendship, hobbies, compromise A girl and a penguin are friends, must overcome opposition Pages extend, interactive, chance for children to explore stories, could create/tell own story USA 84Duck and Goose 1-2-3Tad Hills2008G-Fantasy, InformationalF- Board BookT- counting Animals count to 10 Counting book, simple, young children could easily interact, good introduction to counting, colorful USA 85King and KingLinda de Haan and Stern Nijland2003G-Realistic FictionF-PBT- acceptance, love, diversityA King is set up to marry a princess, but he is more interested by the prince that accompanies her Vibrant pictures, opens up discussions for importance of acceptance, love is what matters LGBTQ86My First Biography: Harriet TubmanMarion Dane BauerTammie Lyon2010G- Biography F-PB T- freedom, acceptance Children’s book about Harriet TubmanFreedom is important, not everyone has/has had freedom, stand up for yourself USA, African-American87Nelson Mandela: Long Walk to FreedomChris Van WykPaddy Bouma2009G-BiographyF-PBT-acceptance, journey, freedom, confidence Adapted story about Nelson Mandela’s journey Hard work pays off, not everyone has the same freedomsSouth Africa881001 Inventions and Awesome Facts from Muslim CivilizationNational Geographic2012G-InformationalF-PBT- interests, connections, artifacts Information about the Middle East and how they have adapted and used resources History while also relating to present, view of other culture, connections between cultures/countries Middle East 89Unspoken: A Story from the Underground RailroadHenry Cole2012G-Historical FictionF-WordlessT- perspective, freedom, safety, fearA young girl finds a runaway slave in her barn and wants to help himFear and safety are topics we often think about, wordless book adds suspense USA90Caribbean DreamRachel IsadoraG- Realistic FictionF-PBT- friends, adventure, lifeChildren are interacting in the Caribbean, demonstrating life in the Caribbean Colorful, joyful characters, introduces geographic features, discuss where kids live and how it is different/sameCaribbean ................
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