Be Good to Eddie Lee by Virginia Fleming, illustrated by Floyd Cooper
Very sweet story about Eddie Lee who has Downs Syndrome.
Pinky and Rex and the Bully by James Howe, illustrated by Melissa Sweet
I have several Pinky and Rex stories. They are cute little Leveled Readers. Great beginning chapter books for my 1st or 2nd graders. I don't know how I skipped this one. In this book Pinky deals with a 3rd grade bully. Pinky finally gets stands up to him and everything turns out alright.
Sleep, Black Bear, Sleep by Jane Yolen and Heidi Stemple illustrated by Brooke Dyer.
Cute little lullaby about different animals hibernating.
All for Me and None for All by Helen Lester, illustrated by Lynn Munsinger
This same talented team are responsible for the Tacky the Penguin books. This adorable story is all about Gruntly the Hog who well is a hog. Great little story about greed.
Rumpelstiltskin's Daughter by Diane Stanley
A very cute twist to the tale of Rumpelstiltskin. In this tale the daughter of Rumpelstiltskin outwits the greedy king.
The Tuskegee Airmen Story by Lynn Homan and Thomas Reilly illustrated by Rosalie Shepherd
Great story about the Tuskegee Airmen and their role in WWII. Beautifully done.
Lili at Ballet by Rachel Isadora
Cute picture book about a little girl learning to be a ballerina. Has cute graphics describing the various positions, equipment and roles in ballet.
Marimba! Animales from A to Z by Pat Mora, illustrated by Doug Cushman
A very different ABC book about the animals in the zoo dancing while the monkey plays the marimba.
Mr. George Baker by Amy Hest, illustrated by Jon J. Muth
Cute story proving you are never too old to learn how to read.
My Garden by Kevin Henkes
A cute little story about a young girl's dreams of her own garden. My favorite - planting jelly beans and growing a jelly bean tree.
Little White Rabbit by Kevin Henkes
I forgot I had purchased this one. Would be perfect for my kinders.
"Let's Get a Pup! said Kate by Bob Graham
Kate needs a pet so the family heads to the animal rescue center to pick one out. While they are there they find two dogs that are just what the family needs. Cute
What Did You Do Today? (The first day of school) by Toby Forward, illustrated by Carol Thompson
In this delightful tale a little boy experiences his first day of school while mom goes to work.
Happy Reading!!! I've got to go pick out some more books to experience.
I LOVE Mr George Baker I featured it on this list about connections between the generations: http://thereisabookforthat.com/2013/08/10/my-picture-book-10-for-10-for-2013/ It's such a lovely story. Sometimes lots and lots of picture books is the best way to spend a reading week.
ReplyDeleteThe library lady will do anything to read more books than the kids! With this list, I'm now at book 202 for the school year. Now I only have to read 88 more before the middle of May!
ReplyDeleteI love books about reading, so I've put Mr George Baker on my list. I'm always up for an excuse to read more picture books.
ReplyDeleteHi there Sara, you have so many great titles here. I would try to find Mr. George Baker from our library. My higher degree class just discussed the portrayal of special needs in picturebooks and I brought quite a number of titles as part of my text-set in class - I'd be sure to check out Be Good to Eddie Lee next time.
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