This section includes descriptions and links to recommended picture books that make excellent feature books in different themes or are special favorites that can extend and enrich the study of a particular subject.
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After his older brother Casey goes off to fight in World War I, Aubrey and his family are so worried that Aubrey writes a letter to Uncle Sam asking him to send Casey home.
Focuses on sculpture from the twentieth century, arranged alphabetically from A to Z, pointing out different styles and the variety of materials that sculptors can use.
Beautiful reproductions of 27 unique paintings and other creative works are presented with rhyming verse to expand the definition of art.
Several different families engage in a variety of cold weather activities.
Santa feels like he needs a change but no one appreciates his new suit.
"One summer day, someone new waddled into Baron’s life. Her name was Fluffy." So begins a true tale of a dog, a duck, and a perfect companionship.
Simple text, tells Lincoln's life story, jumping from his humble beginnings and early political career through his struggles to preserve the Union and help abolish slavery.
Evocative paintings combine with quotations from the words of Eleanor Roosevelt to present a brief summary of her life and work.
A true story of a man's journey into Kentucky to help an African-American family escape slavery by crossing the Ohio River to reach the Underground Railroad.
Stunning artwork and meaningful quotations focus on the life of John F. Kennedy from his young adulthood through his presidency.
Powerful watercolor and collage illustrations combine with Dr. King’s own words in a portrayal of this great civil rights leader suitable for younger children.
Poor Daisy! Her favorite red ball is ruined when playing with a friend in the park. Whatever will she do?
Boldly illustrated introduction to the great jazz saxophone player Charlie Parker and his be bop style of music.
New York City decides to throw a party to make new friends of the other unique cities like Chattanooga and Minneapolis.
The children at Napville Elementary School ignore Officer Buckle's safety tips until a police dog named Gloria starts "acting out" during his safety speeches.
Three children set a special white table in memory of service members fallen or missing in action, especially their Uncle John, a POW in Vietnam.
A child learns about her African-American heritage from her grandmother as they make a sweetgrass Gullah basket.
Spring brings "gooey, gloppy. mucky, magnificent mud."
Disliking her name as written in English, Korean-born Yoon, or "shining wisdom", refers to herself as "cat", "bird", and "cupcake" as a way to feel more comfortable in her new school and new country.
Predictable rhymes and brightly colored illustrations tell the story of a frog who moves away from his pond only to discover potential new "homes" are spoiled by pollution.
Wabi Sabi, a cat living in Kyoto, learns about the Japanese concept of beauty through simplicity as she asks various animals about the meaning of her name.
After arriving at their summer cottage, a little girl goes to bed anticipating what she and her brother will do the following day.
New Discoveries and Old Favorites
Holiday characters ranging from the Easter Bunny to the April Fool try to take over Christmas responsibilities so that stressed Saint Nick can take a vacation.
The letters of the alphabet are represented by words, set in short rhymes with additional information, relating to the state of Indiana.
Easy-to-read text and over 450 color photographs and illustration; identification guide for 50 common rocks and minerals of North America and much more.
Gaston the green-nosed alligator uses the alphabet to provide a basic course in Cajun society, language, and culture.
When Santa's reindeer abandon their job in the midst of a Texas storm, he enlists the help of two lonely cowpokes to hitch up some "ornery longhorns" so he can finish his Christmas Eve rounds.
Gaston the green-nosed alligator travels to New Orleans to get a close look at the excitement and pageantry that characterize Mardi Gras.
Describes the life and people of Pompeii, a city in southern Italy destroyed during the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in A.D. 79.
Provides an illustrated description of seed dispersal by which plants, most specifically fruits, travel from one place to another.
A collection of 25 pig poems, accompanied by Kellogg's exuberant watercolors.
Photographs of individual leaves and the types of trees on which they grew accompany text with snippets of related information.
Photo-essay with limited text that follows pumpkins through their life cycle.
An excellent photo-essay about how seeds grow and how they vary in size, shape, and dispersal patterns.
The Caldecott Medal-winning version of a Russian folktale about an old woman's endless search for the Christ child.
"Skip! Hop! Zip! Nip!" Four sprightly mice frolic across a wintry landscape to deliver valentines to all their woodland friends.
Dragons lived and played and loved the children until one day their leader said "Now's the time!" and they all flew away. But where . . . ?
As a testament to his courage, Jackie Robinson's daughter shares memories of him, from his baseball career to the day he made sure the ice was safe for the neighborhood children.
The Moonpowder factory is on the blink and only young Eli Treebuckle can fix it and stop the nightmares that haunt him every night . . .