Product Type: Books
Award: Blue Chip
Age: Preschoolers
1996 Awards
(by Lloyd Moss/illus. by Marjorie Priceman, Simon & Schuster $14.95 Score:
) With witty verse and playful illustrations, this is a lyrical introduction to musical instruments and musical groups. From solo to chamber orchestra, this is also a noteworthy counting book. 5-9.
Age: Preschool,Early School Years. Award Year: 1996.
1994 Awards
( by Joanna Cole/photos by Margaret Miller, William Morrow $14.95 Score:
) In clear, straightforward prose, Cole explains how babies are born. Photos include several babies in the uterus and being born. In addition to the text for children there is an excellent section for adults on dealing with children's questions and concerns. Also recommended: My Puppy is Born.4-8 Age: Preschool,Early School Years. Award Year: 1994.
1997 Awards
(by Jamie Lee Curtis/illus. by Laura Cornell, HarperCollins $14.95 Score:
) A bright and moving sequel to the award-winning When I Was Little, here's a book told from the child's point of view, that speaks clearly about adoption, and captures the childlike desire to have the story of one's birth retold, retold and retold. 4-8 Age: Preschool,Early School Years. Award Year: 1997.
1994 Awards
(by Wanda Gag, Grosset & Dunlap $12.95 Score:
) What child has not heard and chanted the refrain "Hundreds of cats, thousands of cat, millions and billions and trillions of cats?" This rather longish folk-style tale about an old man who brings home too many cats has pleased children for more than 60 years and it's still a gem! 4 and up. Age: Preschool,Early School Years. Award Year: 1994.
1994 Awards
(retold and illus. by Byron Barton, HarperCollins $12.95 Score:
) Always a favorite with young nay Sayers, this version of the story of the Little Red Hen includes three chicks who do get to feast with Mama in the end. Barton's bold graphics and colors are also a feast for the eyes! 2 and up. Age: Toddlers,Preschool. Award Year: 1994.
1998 Awards
(by Sam McBratney/illus. by Anita Jeram, Candlewick $6.99 Score:
) When Big Nutbrown Hare puts Little Nutbrown Hare to sleep, they get into an insoluble game of measuring their love for each other. Breaks the usual gender agenda of moms tucking little ones in and is newly reissued in a sturdy boardbook edition. 2 & up. Age: Toddlers,Preschool. Award Year: 1998.
1995 Awards
(by H.A. Rey, Houghton Mifflin $4.95 Score:
) We were delighted to welcome back this reissued classic series of fold out books, published decades ago. These have no less appeal today! Done by the author/artist of Curious George, this little book features a variety of mother animals who find their babies on teach of the fold out pages. In the same series, look for Annybody HOme?; See the Circus; and Feed the Animals. These are on sturdy paper that will withstand repeated readings and folding. 2 & up. Age: Toddlers,Preschool. Award Year: 1995.
2001 Awards
(by Lenny Hort/ illus. by G. Brian Karas, Holt $15.95 Score:
) For a noisy animal sing-a-long variation on The Wheels On the Bus, bring home this zippy picture book with a bus load of honking, roaring, and chirping critters. Platinum Award 2001. Also the traditional song in a delightful though very rippable pop-up format, bring home Paul Zelinsky's Wheels On the Bus (Dutton $17.99, BLUE CHIP), but save it for parent-child together times! Age: Toddlers,Preschool. Award Year: 2001.
2003 Award
(by Norman Bridwell, Scholastic $14.95 Score:
) You've heard of tall tales? Well here's that well-loved, long-lived, all dog Clifford. Imagine he's 40 years old this year and his story is just as "right-on" the mark for first fantasies as it was when it first appeared. Here the make believe is so far-fetched that kids will see the humor of a dog that's big eough to ride and too big to hide! The anniversary cover is flocked with texture and sure to become a keeper to be shared maybe 40 years from now! Age: Preschool. Award Year: 2003.
2007 Awards
(by Joanne Oppenheim/illus. by Miriam Latimer, Barefoot Books $9.99 Score:)
While we don’t give ourselves awards, this is truly one of our family’s favorite bedtime stories. There’s a little prince who can’t fall asleep no matter what his parents try . . . wizards, musicians . . . but with no success. A much simpler approach does the trick. A must-read for reluctant young sleepers! 3–7.
Age: Preschool, Early School Years. Award Year: 2007. Click here to purchase the product on Amazon.com.
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