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Candlewick Book of Fairy Tales by Sarah
Haynes
A perfect book for reading aloud, this collection
of classic fairy tales is exquisitely illustrated by P.J. Lynch.
Grandfather's Christmas Tree by Keith Strand; illustrated
by Thomas Locker
A new Christmas book about hope. A pioneer family's
first winter tests survival skills in the Colorado wilderness. A
poignant story brought to life by Locker's stunning paintings. A
treasure.
Grandfather's Journey by Allen Say
The Author tells a moving story of his grandfather's
longing for his homeland, Japan, and his adopted country, America.
Crossing the New Bridge by Emily Arnold McCully
The Jubilattis are hired to build a new bridge,
but the mayor must find the happiest person in town to cross it
or the bridge will be cursed! A Caldecott Medallist, the author/illustrator
combines laughter and wisdom in an original folk tale about happiness
and how to find it. (Sorry, this book is out of print.)
My Painted House, My Friendly Me by Maya Angelou
A wonderful collaboration between a world-renowned
poet and a talented photojournalist (Margaret Courtney-Clarke).
Set in South Africa, the book tells the tale of Thandi, an eight-year-old
girl of the Ndebele tribe. Thandi helps her mother paint the beautiful
wall designs that are the signature of the tribe.
Time Train by Paul Fleischman; illustrated by Claire
Ewart
This Newberry-winning author takes the reader
on a prehistoric trip through time. Miss Pynn, a school teacher,
is horrified to see her students cook dinosaur egg for breakfast,
go Stegosaurus-riding, and Pterodactyl-gliding. The kids, as you
can guess, love the adventure with creatures from the past.
Ooh-La-La (Max in Love) by Maria Kalman
Meet Fritz from the Ritz, Madam Camembert, Charlotte
Russe, and Pierre Potpourri. An outrageous trip through "pluperfect
Paris" with Max Stravinsky, the dog poet from New York. Go figure.
Wretched Stone by Chris Van Allsburg
The crew of the Rita Ann is mesmerized by a huge
glowing rock. Will the captain be able to save himself and his beastly
crew? Newberry-winner Van Allsburg charms us again.
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