Awarded by: Children's Book Committee that develops a comprehensive, annotated book list to recommend books for parents, teachers and librarians.
McPhail, David. (2011). Pig Pig
Returns. Watertown, MA:Charlesbridge
Publishing Inc.
Genre: Picture Book
Fiction
Pig Pig is back in his 6th adventure! Pig Pig is a worrier and is concerned when
Aunt Wilma and Uncle Fred want to take him on a cross- country trip. Will he have fun? Will he get homesick? Who will do his chores and feed his cat? Pig Pig embarks on his trip and ultimately
has a wonderful time making memories. As
the trip ends, Pig Pig worries that his mother has forgotten him. When he sees her, all his fears leave. As fun as the trip was, it was even better to
be welcomed home.
This book would be a great choice for discussing change
versus routine. Young children need
routine and structure in their lives to feel secure. However, changes are a learning tool also. Pig Pig shows that things are never as
worrisome as they first appear. The full
page watercolor illustrations created by the author, invite the reader into Pig
Pig’s world. Readers can join Pig Pig as
they create a sequencial map of his trip.
Schmid, Paul. (2011).
A Pet for Petunia. New York, New York: HarperCollins
Children’s
Books.
Genre: Picture book fiction
Petunia wants a pet skunk more than anything. She tries to make the case for her parents by
promising to take care of its every need.
Her parents refuse. Why? They stink!
Petunia is incensed and decides to run away to the woods. She meets a skunk and is sprayed. Does this deter her? No she still thinks they are wonderful but
she will stick with her stuffed skunk.
Hmmm… porcupines are awesome….
Paul Schmid’s purple and white illustrations are simply done but convey
Petunia’s feelings perfectly. Children
will respond to Petunia’s efforts to convince her parents to give in. This book would be perfect as a springboard
to persuasive writing. Young children
can readily take part in the creation of a persuasive class book. Ages 5 and up can write their own books
explaining why they should have their way in a given situation.
Martin, Jr., Bill; Sampson, Michael. (2011) Kitty Cat, Kitty Cat, Are You Going to
Sleep? New York, New York: Marshall Cavendish Children’s Books.
Genre: Picture book
fiction
A sweet rhyming story of a kitten who is not yet ready to
go to bed. The funny ways in which he
stalls bedtime will amuse little readers.
The full page illustrations by Laura Bryant vibrantly convey a little
kitten’s cozy world with his mother.
This book is an excellent introduction to rhyming words. Children will feel instantly successful as
they repeat the rhyming pairs they heard.
It is a wonderful book to share
one on one or with the whole class.
Maass, Robert. (2011). A
is for Autumn. New York, New York:
Henry Holt and Company, LLC.
Genre: Picture Book
Nonfiction
This beautifully photographed book alphabetically lists
things you would see or experience in
the Autumn. Each page's details invite discussion
and is a wonderful introduction to the season of Fall. This could be the start of creating class
alphabet books as the year progresses.
Fleming, Denise. (2011). Shout! Shout it Out! New
York, New York: Henry Holt and
Company.
Genre: Picture book fiction
This dynamic book will absolutely invite readers to
Shout! The unique full page
illustrations are created by pulp painting.
Each page engages readers as they join in shouting what they know such
as letters, numbers, colors, and simple labels for things. This is a great book to use as a celebratory
event. Take the kids outside and let
them really shout! Sometimes you just
need to let it all out.
Other awards:
Oppenheimer Toy Portfolio Best Book Award 2011
Chicago Public Library’s 2012 Best of the Best List
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