Written by Jane Yolen, Illustrated by Christine Davenier Jane Yolen is well known for her “How Do Dinosaurs…” picture books as well as her many poetry books, so it’s only appropriate she would write a picture book about America’s most well-known female poet, Emily Dickinson. Not much is known about Emily’s childhood but Yolen takes …
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Written and Illustrated by Mary Murphy This is a delightful book begging to be read aloud. This story is a celebration of all things in the universe and how important and unique each is. This story relays many messages. It could be read to teach how all things are important and have a purpose or …
Written by Jane Yolen and Heidi E.Y. Stemple, Illustrated by Kristen and Kevin Howdeshell
Written and Illustrated by Louis Thomas Lenny dreams of creating a symphony. One night he decides to make his dream come true but has writers block. While seeking for inspiration he hears his cat lap up milk from his bowl. This causes Lenny to start listening to the world around him. Soon he realizes that …
Written by Ruth Krauss, Illustrated by Sergio Ruzzier Author Ruth Krauss and Illustrator Sergio Ruzzier give us a surprising and fun alphabet book! The short, quirky and imaginative verse, along with the simple, yet fun illustrations are not what you would find in the typical ‘A is for Apple’ alphabet book. Roar is an active …
Written and Illustrated by Deborah Freedman Carl is an earthworm who has no idea what the purpose of his life is. During his wanderings, he learns that his friends all know why they do what they do. Rabbit does what she does for her babies, fox does it for the hunt and squirrel does it …
Written by Michelle Houts, Illustrated by Bagram Ibatoulline
