CYBILS AWARD- FICTION PICTURE BOOK WINNER ☮️
HOW TO HEAL A BROKEN WING
AUTHOR -BOB GRAHAM
GRADES - PRE-1
HOW TO HEAL A BROKEN WING 👍
CYBILS AWARD 👍
seeks out and recognizes books that represent diversity, inclusion, and appropriate representation for children and teens
CHARLOTTE ZOLOTOW AWARD - WINNER -
The Charlotte Zolotow Award is an American literary award presented annually for outstanding writing in a picture book published in the United States during the preceding year.
SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL - BEST BOOK
CHILDREN'S BOOK COUNCIL OF AUSTRALIA - BOOK OF THE YEAR
AWARD - NOTABLE PICTURE BOOK CATEGORY
THEME - KINDNESS
A small boy finds an injured bird and takes him home where a caring family attempts to heal it. Will the bird ever fly again? That is the main question as readers listen to this beautifully illustrated story.
GENRE - CHILDREN'S PICTURE BOOK
FOR DEVELOPING YOUNG MINDS
1. Why did the bird fly into the glass?
2. How come Will was the only one to notice the injured bird?
He was close to the ground. Others may have noticed, but did not care.
3. Why didn't Will keep the bird instead of letting it go?
4. At the end of the story, who do you think felt better - the boy or the bird?
CHILDREN'S BOOK COUNCIL
ISLAND OF THE SKOG, THE
AUTHOR -STEVEN KELLOGG
GRADES - 1-3
HONORS/AWARDS
CHILDREN'S BOOK COUNCIL - BOOKS FOR PEACE
BOOKLIST'S BOOKS FOR EVERY CHILD
MICHIGAN STATE YOUNG READERS' AWARD
THEMES - FRIENDSHIP, FEAR OF THE UNKNOWN
Several mice, who are leading an oppressed life, set out to find a peaceful island. When they arrive, they find a giant footprint and become very frightened by what they believe to be a monster. When they catch the so-called monster, they find that it had never meant to harm them. This classic tale of fear of the unknown and its consequences has been a favorite of children everywhere for over thirty years.
GENRE - CHILDREN'S PICTURE BOOK
FOR DEVELOPING YOUNG MINDS
1.What mistake did the mice make?
They didn't trust the unknown, so they attacked the island by firing
cannonballs and then they tried to trap the Skog.
2.What lesson does this story try to teach?
Do not hurt people just because you do not know them.
3.Near the end of the story, Jenny said, "If only we'd talked to each other." What
did she mean by that?
If they talked to each other at the beginning, they would have realized that
they had nothing to fear.
JANE ADDAMS CHILDREN'S PEACE AWARD - WINNER☮️
DAY YOU BEGIN, THE
AUTHOR -JACQUELINE WOODSON
GRADES - K-3
HONORS/AWARDS👍👍👍
Jane Addams Children’s Book Award 👍
The Jane Addams Children’s Book Award annually recognizes children’s books of literary and aesthetic excellence that effectively engage children in thinking about peace, social justice, global community, and equity for all people.
NOTABLE BOOKS FOR A GLOBAL SOCIETY AWARD👍
This is an annual list of 25 books created by the International Literacy Association which enhance student understanding of people and cultures.
EL DIA DE LOS NINOS/EL DIA DE LOS LIBROS - SELECTION👍
Highlighting diverse children’s books to honor the culture and languages of all children.
NEW YORK TIMES #1 - BESTSELLER
SHELF AWARENESS - STARRED REVIEW
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY - STARRED REVIEW
KIRKUS REVIEWS - STARRED REVIEW
SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL - STARRED REVIEW
BULLETIN FOR THE CENTER OF CHILDREN’S BOOKS - STARRED REVIEW
THEME - CELEBRATING DIVERSITY
The author suggests that sometimes children are afraid to socialize with their peers because their names and experiences are not the same. However,once they begin to share their thoughts with others, they become less strange and more accepting as all children have things in common.
GENRE - CHILDREN'S PICTURE BOOK
FOR DEVELOPING YOUNG MINDS
1. Did you ever feel that you were different from everybody else? Explain.
2. Would you like it if everyone dressed the same and looked the same? Explain.
3. If you met a child from another country, what could you do to make him or her
feel more comfortable?
MAIKA PENN AWARD
STAND UP! SPEAK UP!
AUTHOR - ANDREW JOYNER
GRADES - K-3
HONORS/AWARDS 👍🏿
MAIKA PENN AWARD - HONOR BOOK👍🏿
This award is given annually to the author of an outstanding children's book addressing human rights issues or themes such as discrimination, equality, poverty, justice, war, peace, slavery, or freedom.
SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL - STARRED REVIEW
THEME - ACTION LEADS TO CHANGE
This one of a kind book shows children what they can do to protect their future on this planet. The author was inspired by Greta Thunberg. Readers/listeners will follow a young girl who becomes actively involved in social causes by making signs, going to rallies, and speaking at City Hall.
GENRE - REALISTIC FICTION
FOR DEVELOPING YOUNG MINDS
1. Why did the girl go with her parents to the town hall?
2. What do you think is the biggest problem in the world today?
3. What can you do to help fix it?
NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY FOR GIVING AND SHARING
LEMONS ARE NOT RED
AUTHOR - LAURA VACCARO SEEGER
GRADES - PRE-1
HONORS/AWARDS
NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY FOR GIVING AND SHARING
AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION - NOTABLE CHILDREN'S BOOK
THEMES - LEARNING and APPRECIATING COLORS
This creative cutout book encourages children to think about the color of things. As you open to the first page, you see the words Lemons are not. On the opposite page you see a cutout of a red lemon with the caption RED. Upon turning the page, the cutout lemon turns yellow as it uses the color from page one. This pattern continues throughout the book. Ask the listener what the real color of each item is before turning the page.
GENRE - CHILDREN'S PICTURE BOOK
FOR DEVELOPING YOUNG MINDS
There are no followup questions as each page encourages critical thinking.
NATIONAL EDUCATION ASSN. - TEACHERS' TOP 100 BOOKS
MY MANY COLORED DAYS
AUTHOR - DR. SEUSS
GRADES - PRE-2
HONORS/AWARDS
AMERICAN BOOKSELLERS - BOOK OF THE YEAR (ABBY) AWARD - CHILDREN
NEA - TEACHERS TOP 100 BOOKS FOR CHILDREN
THEME -CONNECTING COLORS TO EMOTIONS
Unlike his other books with funny looking characters and silly names, Dr. Seuss relates feelings to colors as he encourages children to talk about their emotions. For example, he compares black to anger by writing - “Then come my black days, mad and loud. I howl. I growl at every cloud.” Each page lends itself to discussion.
GENRE - CHILDREN'S PICTURE BOOK
FOR DEVELOPING YOUNG MINDS
1. Create a book about a particular emotion. For example, each child could finish
this sentence - I really get angry when …. . A picture could accompany the
response. If they are not printing yet, they can dictate to you.
2. Have the class respond to this question: How are black days different from
yellow days?
3. What color are you right now?
MOM'S CHOICE AWARDS - DIY BOOK FESTIVAL
HAVE YOU FILLED A BUCKET TODAY?
AUTHOR - CAROL MCCLOUD
GRADES - PRE-3
HONORS/AWARDS
MOM'S CHOICE AWARDS - DIY BOOK FESTIVAL
BEST CHILDREN'S PICTURE BOOK BEST YOU CAN BE FOUNDATION -
TOP 10 CHILDREN'S BOOKS LONDON BOOK FESTIVAL - HONORABLE MENTION
NAUTILUS BOOK AWARDS - SILVER MEDAL
THEMES - ACTS OF KINDNESS, SOCIAL BEHAVIOR
This is one of the best read-aloud books I have seen in a long time. The
author explains how helping others fills buckets with happiness, while
hurting others causes buckets to become lighter, resulting in unhappiness.
The illustrations and text are just perfect for young children, who will have
no problem understanding the message. This simple, well designed book is
a must for all parents and teachers who have children under the age of
eight.
GENRE - CHILDREN'S PICTURE BOOK
FOR DEVELOPING YOUNG MINDS
1. What kinds of things can you do to keep your bucket full?
2. If you hurt someone's feelings, what happens to your bucket?
What happens to the other person's bucket?
3. Whose bucket would you like to fill? How would you do that?
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