March 21, 2014

10 Picture Books to Share

Last week we looked at the first five books
on the New York Public Library’s list of 100 Titles to Read and Share.
Up next, #6 through #15!







 

#6 Herman and Rosie by Gus Gordon
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3 Cheers!
Jazzy.
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Just enough story + just enough left up to the imagination.

My favorite line is,
 “It made him feel like he had eaten honey straight out of the jar.”





 

#7 How to Train a Train by Jason Carter Eaton
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3 Cheers!
A step-by-step guide to your pet train. Delightful tips and tricks.
“Few trains can resist a good read-aloud.” :)
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#8 Journey by Aaron Becker
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This book gets 4 cheers!
Journey is a lovely blend of Harold and the Purple Crayon meets Where the Wild Things Are with its own unique magic. A girl having a lonely day draws a door in her bedroom wall, and the adventure begins! It is a celebration of imagination and friendship.
 
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#9 Knock Knock: My Dad’s Dream for Me by Daniel Beaty
This book is out of stock at all my local book stores and still on hold at the library . . . can’t wait to see what all the fuss us about! As soon as I read it, I will update this review :)






 

#10 The Matchbox Diary by Paul Fleischman
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2 Cheers
I really wanted to love this book. The illustrations were nostalgic, and story of the Italian grandfather telling stories of his youth to his great-granddaughter struck a personal chord with my own Italian roots. But it lacked rhythm and emotion in a story that could have hit very close to the heart. I can easily imagine the kids being bored by the middle.
The adult in me enjoyed it and the child in me skipped to the last page to see how it all ended.

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#11 Moonday by Adam Rex
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3 Cheers!
The perfect bedtime book for older readers.
 Like any good “sleepy time” book it starts in wonder and ends in slumber.
If this isn’t enough to hook you, I don’t know what is:
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 What would you do if the moon wandered into your backyard?






 

#12 Mr. Tiger Goes Wild! by Peter Brown
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This book gets 4 cheers!
Loved it! I loved the style of the illustrations, I loved the use of dull and bright colors to tell the story, and I loved reading this book to my students.  They were riveted and full of giggles. As we read together, I asked them a bunch of questions about how the illustrations give us clues about the characters, the setting, and the plot. They had great insights, and enjoyed it thoroughly.





 

#13 My Cold Plum Lemon Pie Bluesy Mood by Tameka Fryer Brown
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4 Cheers!
DE-LIGHT-FUL!
The jazzy rhythm of the text makes the words sway.  A simple idea that comes alive with color! Gives kids and parents a simple way to talk about what mood they’re in and what they're feeling.
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#14 Niño Wrestles the World by Yuyi Morales
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3 cheers!
A recipe for picture book magic:
1 cup Monsters
¼ cup Older Brother Action
1 cup Spanish Vocabulary
a dash of various typefaces
Blend thoroughly for best results
Bake at a cosy 74° for 15 minutes
Serves: you and your little one 

Nino Wrestles the World





 

#15 No Fits, Nilson by Zachariah OHora
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3 Cheers!
The kids in your life who have mastered the art of fit-throwing should definitely meet Nilson.
Tender writing and delightfully detailed drawings make this book a must read for high-charged children (and the adults who love them).

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There are still 8 more picture books on the list-- coming soon!



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3 comments:

  1. What a great reading list! We loved Journey and Mr Tiger SO much :) These were great read alouds too. Hopping on over from Tina's linky.
    -Reshama @ Stackingbooks

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  2. I would love to read a couple of these titles, especially Nino Wrestles The World. Too cute! Thank you for sharing.

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  3. I'm really interested in Journey. You're the second or third person to recommend it, and I'm looking forward to it! My Cold Plum Lemon Pie... one looks fantastic too, but I don't know if I'll ever be able to read the title! :) Thanks for sharing this with us at Booknificent Thursdays!
    Tina

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