Booklist
- Picture Books For Everyone
These high quality illustrated books were published for children but adults will appreciate them too. Multiply the enjoyment by sharing them with kids in your life!
THE CASTLE ON HESTER STREET│Linda Heller│Illust. by Boris Kulikov│E
In this new edition of an award-winning picture book, Julie’s grandfather tells tall tales of his journey to America from Russia years ago, while her grandmother chimes in with her own version of events. Together, they share a poignant history with humor and a warm heart.
COOLIES│Yin│Illus. by Chris K. Soentpiet│E
Luminous illustrations enhance this Chinese American account of two brothers who faced hardships and prejudice while working with the crews that built the transcontinental railroad in the 1900’s.
FLOTSAM│David Wiesner│E
This wordless fantasy earned the author/illustrator his third Caldecott medal. See how a day at the Jersey Shore becomes more interesting to a curious boy when an underwater camera washes onto the beach.
GOIN’ SOMEPLACE SPECIAL│Pat McKissack│Illus. by Jerry Pinkney│J
Tricia Ann sets out for someplace special, but as an African American girl in segregated 1950s Nashville, she faces indignities and obstacles to reach one of the few integrated places in town--the public library.
MOZART FINDS A MELODY│Stephen Costanza│E
The famous composer’s pet starling and the sounds of the Vienna streets of the eighteenth century inspire a new piano concerto in this enchanting book based on a true story.
OLD PENN STATION│William Low│J725.31
A moving tribute to a former New York City landmark, this book recounts the history of the construction and sadly, the demolition of one of the most beautiful and famous railroad stations ever built.
PAPPY’S HANDKERCHIEF│Devin Scillian│Illus. by Chris Ellison│J
A young African American and his family leave Baltimore and head to the frontier in 1889 to create their own homestead by joining the Oklahoma Land Run. This exciting story about the pursuit of the American Dream brings history to life.
SEEN ART?│Jon Scieszka│Illus. by Lane Smith│J708.13
While looking for his friend Art, a boy discovers interesting points of view at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City. Enjoy a playful look at possible answers to the question, “What is art?”
SHE’S WEARING A DEAD BIRD ON HER HEAD!│Kathryn Lasky│Illus. by David Catrow│E
Two Boston ladies are outraged over the wholesale demise of birds merely to decorate fashionable hats; their protest leads to the founding of the Audubon society. This fictionalized account is highly entertaining, yet effectively treats the important themes of environmental protection and women’s rights.
FL 2/08
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