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2001 Awards
(by Robie Harris/illus. by Michael Emberly, Candlewick $16.99 Score:
) Although many big sibs have warm and positive feeling for the new baby, some feel genuinely displaced. No book can solve these feelings, but here's a useful story that helps kids know other kids have felt the same way. 3 & up. Age: Preschool. Award Year: 2001.
2001 Awards
(by Judy Sheindlin/illus. by Bob Tore, HarperCollins $14.95 Score:
) Unlike her TV persona, Judge Judy makes no decisions in this thought-provoking book that should lead to some lively family conversations. There are multiple-choice answers to questions like: "You pick up the phone and accidentally hear your sister talking to her boyfriend… You are home alone and someone knocks on the door." You may be surprised by some of your kids' answers! 6 & up. Age: Early School Years. Award Year: 2001.
2001 Award
(by Judy Hindley/illus. by Jonathan Lycett-Smith, Candlewick $10.99 Score:
) Baby monster seems perfect to his parents, he scowls, howls, and makes great monster messes—but like most of us, he's not quite perfect! 2 and-a-half & up. Age: Toddlers,Preschool. Award Year: 2001.
2001 Awards
(by Holly Keller, Greenwillow $15.95 Score:
) Horace loved Walter's little truck so much that he took it home. Keller captures the strong desire to have something versus the guilt of taking something that doesn't belong to you. A good talking book for 3–7s. Age: Preschool,Early School Years. Award Year: 2001.
2001 Award
(by Patricia McKissack/illus. by Giselle Potter, Atheneum $16 Score:
) Understanding when and how to tell the truth is not always as easy as simply telling the truth and hurting other people's feelings. Children will relate to Libby who is having a struggle with the truth. 5 & up. Age: Early School Years. Award Year: 2001.
2001 Award
(by Todd Parr, Little Brown $5.95 Score:
) Here's a good talking book about the many feelings we all get from time to time. Parr's humorous illustrations strike an upbeat mood of their own. 3 & up. Age: Preschool. Award Year: 2001.
2001 Award
(by Diane de Groat, HarperCollins $15.95 Score:
) While set in the holiday season, Gilbert's homework problems are universal. He is too distracted to get down to work. Sound familiar? A modern day fable for young procrastinators. 7 & up. Age: Early School Years. Award Year: 2001.
2001 Award
(by Nancy Carlson, Viking $15.99 Score:
) It's Grandparents' Day and Arnie doesn't have any grandparents to invite. Here's a creative solution to a problem many kids will relate to—honorary grandparents to the rescue! 3–7. Age: Preschool,Early School Years. Award Year: 2001.
2001 Awards
(by Rosemary Wells, Hyperion $16.99 Score:
) Kindergartners will love pouring over the many details in this oversized pictorial journal of the first 100 days of school with all its ups and downs. More than a counting book; it celebrates the adventure of starting school! Also, Timothy Goes to School. 5 & up.
Age: Early School Years. Award Year: 2001.
2001 Award
(by Rick Walton/illus. by Paige Miglio, Lothrop $15.95 Score:
) Understanding the concept of one more is illustrated as bunnies arrive at the playground. Introduced in bouncy rhymes and playful images plus the abstract symbols of simple math facts that are related to each number from 1–10. Also, So Many Bunnies. 5 & up.
Age: Preschool,Early School Years. Award Year: 2001.
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