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This is Part 4/9 of the list of suggested picture books for my high
school library. Thanks to all who contributed.
I'd suggest getting all of the Caldecott's and Caldecott Honor books.
Threes
Be Gentle Written and illustrated by Virginia Miller
Bartholomew, an enthusiastic young bear, discovers how to make friends
with a small black kitten.
Big Fat Hen Written and illustrated by Keith Baker
Mama hen and her chicks act out the familiar nursery rhyme, "One, two,
buckle my shoe."
Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?
Written by Bill Martin, Jr. ill. Eric Carle
Rhyming text and vivid collage illustrations introduce children to
animals and colors
Corduroy Written and illustrated by Don Freeman
A not-so-perfect teddybear finds a home with a loving little girl.
Early Morning in the Barn Written by Nancy Tafuri
A group of adventurous chicks visit their friends.
If You Give a Mouse A Cookie Written by Laura Numeroff, Illustrated by
Felicia Bond
A circular tale of a mouse who has many requests.
Mama Cat Had Three Kittens
Written and illustrated Denice Fleming
Fluffy and Skinny have fun with Mama Cat while Boris naps. Boldly dyed
torn paper illustrations
My Dog Rosie
By Isabelle Harper, ill by Barry Moser
While grandpa works nearby, a three-year-old girl reads to, plays with
and feeds his big dog. Appealing pictures,
Parade Written and illustrated Donald Crews
Greenwillow Simple text and bright illustrations depict the
anticipation, enjoyment and letdown that are part of a parade.
Ten,Nine,Eight
Written and illustrated Molly Bang
An African-American father cuddle his daughter as they enjoy counting
together. Rhythmic language and vibrant colors.
The Very Hungry Caterpillar
Written and illustrated Eric Carle
The very hungry caterpillar eats his way through the week, then goes to
sleep to awaken as a butterfly. Collage illustrations.
Fours/Five
Caps for Sale by Esphyr Slobodkina
Humorous story about a group of monkeys who steal a peddler's caps. An
old favorite and great fun!
The Carrot Seed
by Ruth Krauss
A small, determined boy plants a seed and nurtures it to maturity
despite the discouragement he receives.
Chicka Chicka Boom Boom by John Archambault and Bill Martin Jr.
ill. By Lois Ehlert
Rhythmic text and bright collage illustrations introduce the letters if
the alphabet in an unforgettable manner.
Harold and the Purple Crayon
by Crockett Johnson
A spunky imaginative boy draws himself in and out of adventures.
Make Way For Ducklings
By Robert McCloskey
In search for a quiet place to raise their family, Mother and Father
Duck encounter turtles, bicycles, and traffic.
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Joanne Shawhan
Library Media Specialist
Cobleskill-Richmondville High School
PO Box 269
Warnerville NY 12187
(518)234-3565 x1151
(518) 234-9006 (fax)
jshawhan@nycap.rr.com
shawhanj@crcs.k12.ny.us
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