4.33 avg rating — 1,635 ratings

"Sarvinder Naberhaus has written an ode to the American Flag. It seems she has also written her autobiography. Kadir Nelson has created a series of magnificent paintings to support her ode. This book is very positive and patriotic. In the words of Kadir Nelson, in his commentary at the end of the book, "...as we continue to push forward, our strength lies in our willingness to embrace our differences." This resonates throughout the illustrations of this inspiring book. "

4.14 avg rating — 5,476 ratings

"In a unique five pages before the title page of Matthew Cordell’s Wolf in the Snow, meet a family, their dog & a pack of wolves. With snow beginning to fall as the girl leaves for school, a feeling of danger fills the air. As pages progress, blue tones in the sky deepen to indicate impending dangers of nightfall. Watch as the little girl & a wolf pup become lost in the snowstorm. The OOs in the book heighten senses of sight & hearing to bring a happy ending."

4.26 avg rating — 5,815 ratings

"Powerful story about family, hard work, and honoring one's heritage. A Different Pond tells of the childhood life for author Bao Phi's in Minneapolis and gives tribute to the life of Bao's dad in Vietnam. In this story, Thi Bui has illustrated the Vietnam culture in the 80s with passion and realism. Lovely story for all to read! Readers will awaken early in the morning to go fishing, not just for fun but also for the night's dinner!"

3.70 avg rating — 551 ratings

"A story within a story...Erin and Phil Stead came across a lovely poem in a street newspaper in Nashville, TN about an old workhorse, his driver, and the horse's avid admirer, written by the late Ed Galing. Granted permission to use this lovely poem for a children's book, Erin illustrated the story with genuine tenderness as a true horse lover could do best. Tony will warm the heart and put a little dance in your step! This is a classic in the making. "

3.43 avg rating — 440 ratings

"Powerful book with a great twist in the story! Illustrations & text were carefully blended in Mighty Moby! Ed Young, created the illustrations first, & Barbara Dacosta added dramatic words next. Children will love the book & identify with it. This book is a stepping stone to later reading Moby Dick by Herman Melville. See this website for more things about this book: https://mightymoby.wordpress.com/ - Mighty Moby arrived in stores & libraries on Aug 1, 2017, Herman Melville's 198th birthday!"

4.38 avg rating — 11,591 ratings

"Do you know the real story of Humpty Dumpty? Well, here it is! And this time Humpty gets a second chance! See if he learns to get back up again after a bad fall! The pictures are captivating! This book has been tested and totally approved by a three-year old grandson who loves to climb, fly airplanes, and eat fun cereal! Read the book and you'll understand!"

4.23 avg rating — 4,681 ratings

" Is it ok to make mistakes? Yes, it is! We can learn from our mistakes. We must not feel like we are failures! That is what this book says! Mistakes can be the stepping stone to fresh new ideas! How many inventions started this way? This is a must read book for any one, any age! It is a great graduation gift too! "

4.38 avg rating — 2,498 ratings

"This Is How We Do It - Matt Lamothe takes a look at the lives of seven children around the world. The families, suggested by friends of friends of the author, share how they awaken, eat meals, go to school, work, and play. He takes a look at their surroundings & schools. What a delightful comparison of cultures. Lamothe hopes readers will learn to appreciate humankind worldwide, see similarities, and learn to respect & admire the differences. He says, " We all sleep under the same night sky!"

3.98 avg rating — 2,023 ratings

" Very funny! Each flip of the page said it 'was' a perfect day! Thus, readers may begin to suspect something is going to happen! Then, the use of WAS means uh-oh, look out! Beautiful illustrations with a variety of media and colors. "

4.48 avg rating — 7,893 ratings

"Worthy of being a #1 bestseller! Dedicated to his brand new baby boy, the idea of keeping notes and sharing with his son is a great one. He says these are the things I think you need to know.The quotes, concepts, and pictures in this all-in one encyclopedia or dictionary "like" book are magnificent! And anything else, his son needs to know in life, the author says, Just ask!" There will be countless, kind folks to give you answers and help you understand things. This storybook is kind and very positive!
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4.38 avg rating — 4,893 ratings

"The little fellow goes in for a fresh cut and is going to be on top of the world, just like all the others in the barbershop that take pride in the way they look and act! What a positive impact this book will make with listeners! Reading about this fresh cut will put a smile on your face! And every barber needs a copy of this book, too!

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4.10 avg rating — 1,106 ratings

"All the Way to Havana could be a travel guide to Havana and Cuba! In the back of the book, the author and illustrator share their purpose and process in creating this wonderful story. The book takes a look at the poor people in Cuba--people who persevere and are inventive in order to survive. They honor family and support community and are happy. What a great role model book to share with students about character and life.

Vintage cars are valued in Cuba and are a primary source of travel. The story takes readers on an adventure in an old car as it travels from country to the city to see relatives. The end pages showcase Cuban vintage cars and has the feel of a free admission to a classic car show!"

4.33 avg rating — 372 ratings

"A book biography by the late bestselling author Walter Dean Myers and acclaimed artist Floyd Cooper. Well worth the read, ages K up! Adults and teens will learn from this inspiring book, too. Frederick Douglass led a courageous life as a trailblazer and was a true hero for all! I am hoping this book scores high in the ALA Awards in Jan. 2018. The art technique is truly incredible. Cooper uses an oil wash on the art boards followed by stretchy erasers to create his pictures."

4.33 avg rating — 803 ratings

"What a creative way to teach readers about the life of elephants! How to Be an Elephant by Katherine Roy carefully examines the life of elephants from birth to adulthood! This is a fascinating read! The pictures are very striking and richly painted. Roy's diagrams and graphs are so creative! This book and others ask the world to respect and help save our African elephants from endangerment."

4.26 avg rating — 9,538 ratings

"Congratulations on winning GoodReads Best Picture Book for 2017! What a wonderful storybook for children and everyone. What a great message to encourage the world to be kind!"

3.80 avg rating — 566 ratings

"Such a positive read! There is a new kid on the block! As the story progresses, a neighborly friendship between two children blossoms. Trust and support develop as the two build a friendship. The artwork adds color, more and more on each page, as the story progresses. Such a nice technique. A great story to share with our youth."

3.55 avg rating — 351 ratings

"Sweet fresh story about going on an adventure, nature, and animals. Follow along as a little girl writes a note to her friend. Such a humorous story that will warm your heart. Pair this book with another similar story - The Uncorker of Ocean Bottles and have a great collection of books on kindness and friendship!"

4.06 avg rating — 418 ratings

"Very well done! This is a unique way to present a biography to younger children. It would be a great book to share along with Virginia Burton's children's books. This story is a great presentation of her life and the illustrations seems to dance across the page, as though in 3-D. The author's note at the back of the book provides more interesting information and photographs about Viriginia Burton. Outstanding book that I feel families, classrooms, and libraries would enjoy to read. "

4.39 avg rating — 901 ratings

"Illustrator Bryan Collier will captivate readers with his vivid colors and collage interpretation of the poem, Hey Black Child, written by Useni Eugene Perkins. Readers will sense the challenge to do and be their best as they grow up. A perfect addition to all libraries and anywhere else that children will pick up a book to read! Inspirational and powerful statement about the importance of education!"

4.16 avg rating — 2,580 ratings

"What a fantastic science book to help children explore our world. The story takes a look above the pond and below the surface - very well done! There are interesting facts about the animals, birds, insects, and fish at the end of the story and further reading suggestions. This would be a delightful book to use alongside of sensory play for a child's exploration pond, filled with items resembling pond life, foam lily pads, plastic grasses, etc. -- things that might be used in an aquarium."

3.98 avg rating — 2,484 ratings

"Life on Mars by Jon Agee is sheer delight! Readers will role play this adorable trip to Mars for sure! At Halloween, why not become an astronaut! Who knows, you might even get a chocolate treat! This is a must read!!!"

4.44 avg rating — 1,719 ratings

"The story begins with a sweet introduction to Audrey...she & her momma surely can coo-ook a delicious Southern meal! The story continues with an excellent account of how the children in Birmingham helped to shut out segregation & persuade Congress to pass the Civil Rights Act of 1964. An excellent biography about Audrey Faye Hendricks, this book includes nostalgic pictures of the 50s-60s, notes on this period, a timeline, more resources, & a great recipe for hot rolls baptized in butter!"

4.38 avg rating — 5,494 ratings

"A real thriller! What child hasn't wanted to jump off the diving board yet agonized over doing so? This is a great children's book. Dad is very patient and understanding! Little Jabari is courageous! He carefully thinks through his actions and prepares! And finally, he is ready! What a great message readers and a great discussion starter. The last page is hilarious! Wonderful illustrations, too! The mixture of watercolor and collage is intriguing!"

3.67 avg rating — 374 ratings

"Red Again is a delight! I read it several times to set the story in my mind! It is a wordless picture book, yet the story is clear! Enjoy this mystery as two children, in far away lands, find a new friendship in each other through the power of books. And this is a never ending story! In the classroom, this would be such a fantastic story starter with many directions for the writer to go!"

4.09 avg rating — 1,202 ratings

"The Little Red Cat Who Ran Away - Follow along with a little red cat as he runs away & miraculously finds his way home again! In this ABC book, a little runaway cat literally goes from A to Z to find his way home again as an alligator, a bear, & an egg laying chicken join in the journey. If you like Where the Wild Things Are, you will surely like this story too! Children will enjoy learning their ABCs in this exciting "chase" story that includes a fiery dragon, a king, a princess and a unicorn!"

3.86 avg rating — 1,112 ratings

"This house, once is a lovely thought provoking book by Deborah Freedman. Explore the natural world with Freedman as she shows how so many house building materials - trees, rocks, mud, sand, etc. came once from nature. She asks readers to think about their home and what was used to build it. Her illustrations are soft and comforting. The book is a nice tribute to the natural world for providing warmth and shelter for most. "

4.33 avg rating — 2,027 ratings

"Truly a picture book that celebrates all life, big and small. Reads like a beautiful piece of poetry. The pictures compliment the words nicely. The book might pose the question for any age: what do you love and value about life?"

4.26 avg rating — 2,014 ratings

"Good lessons in this book - most importantly, how admirable it is to share with others. The illustrations are spectacular and almost breathtaking, as a little school girl and boy chase a naughty fox into the deep forest. This has the feel of a fairy tale - so much to see, deep in the forest. The endpages of this book promote reading and hold a hint to what will happen in the story - as readers can view the little girl's bedroom book shelf. What a delightful read!"

3.90 avg rating — 2,182 ratings

"Ready for an adventure? Join a fox, a flock of pigeons, and a herd of deer as they board the antlered ship headed to the Pearl Sea. A delightful map on the end pages will help you plot a course. But for sure, danger awaits. Are you ready?

The Antlered Ship is a delightful imaginary story for children. It's an excellent book for classroom, teaching students how to write sentences with said. The illustrations are incredible.

If you enjoyed books like Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak and The Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg, you will surely love this book!"

3.71 avg rating — 771 ratings

"Moms and Dads can make some really cool costumes. But the kids at school might not appreciate them, like they should, at the upcoming costume party! See what happens to this little boy when he dressed up as Robinson Crusoe (who? the other kids laugh and ask!) in a classroom filled with pirates! This story will take the reader on a fantasy ship ride to a deserted island and back home again, with a good, positive ending or perhaps, should I say...beginning..."

4.34 avg rating — 2,683 ratings

"A great guide book for a family heading out to explore the Grand Canyon, for real or by comfy chair view. This book combines fact, imaginative play, family fun, and a great study of nature. Author Jason Chin has included so much to think about in this book for all ages. There is a breath taking 4-page spread view of the Grand Canyon in this book and little peek holes, too, to highlight fossils and bits of the past."

3.58 avg rating — 1,409 ratings

"Great concept about birthdays in this book When's My Birthday? by Julie Fogliano and Christian Robinson. The author and illustrator are a perfect match for covering the concept of birthdays so children will understand and get excited about their own birthdays! The collage illustrations are very comforting and the questions and answers about birthdays cover the subject very well! Great choice for children's literature collections!"

4.20 avg rating — 742 ratings

"Perfect companion to Charlotte's Web & Stuart Little. This is a great biography on the life of E. B. White, that children can understand and then want to read his children's books. This story is a gentle read and has warm and inviting illustrations. The author has included further information at the end of the book - a very nice addition! Great title!"

4.49 avg rating — 2,405 ratings

"his biography about the many accomplishments of Harriet Tubman moves with a gentle fluidity as readers learn of her efforts to end slavery and oppression. Readers will see full-page watercolor spreads of her life from childhood as a slave, to nurse and spy during the Civil War, to liberator along the Underground Railroad, to suffragist for women's rights. Hopefully, readers will be inspired to learn more about Harriet Tubman and the period in which she lived."

4.34 avg rating — 628 ratings

"A good book? It's a great book! Muddy Water is the story of a little boy who followed his passion, a love of music, to becoming a legend in the blues (#17 on Rolling Stone magazine's 100 Greatest Artists). Michael Mahin's language in this story is rich and flavorful! As a tot, Muddy loved the "fish-fry music" of the Mississippi Delta. As a young man, he set out with this a burning passion in his heart and a guitar for the big city of Chicago to share the blues with others. And that he did, but it was a long hard struggle! Evan Turk's illustrations shine like neon lights on the pages of this book. There is a real warmth in Muddy Waters that will inspire and encourage readers to seek more about the history of the blues! "

4.12 avg rating — 1,306 ratings

"A great biography for children. Frida Kahlo struggled with pain and adversity in her lifetime, due to polio as a child and a horrible bus - train accident in Mexico as a teenager. Yet, through these struggles she lead a rewarding and happy life. She loved animals and family. She became one of the world's most famous photographers of the 20th Century. This is an inspirational book for children to think about their own talents and what they might achieve in their lifetime. "

4.30 avg rating — 3,935 ratings

"If you thought you knew everything about the Statue of Liberty, you will probably learn more once you read Her Right Foot. What an interesting book! The illustrations are made from cut paper and ink - that's pretty fascinating, too! This is a fun informational book to share with a little reader. The immigration and freedom pictures are very timely and multi-cultural! Lots to talk about and consider when reading this book!"

3.54 avg rating — 524 ratings

"Takes a look, deep in the forest, and sees life, fun, joy, and a slight touch of danger at night! Great book of wonder and relaxation. Perfect story for children's bedtime and to place on a guest's bedroom night stand. The language is exquisite and the pictures are lovely and mellow. Great collaboration between author and illustrator -- both complimenting each other in a great look at the forest by night! A great pick for Caldecott!"

3.90 avg rating — 2,046 ratings

"Colors in this lovely book tell the story! This is a story of wondering, wishing, feeling, and hoping! Stay positive little fellows...the orange egg will delight! So just what is the orange egg? This book is open-ended! The reader gets to finish the story! Kevin Henkes, you really pulled at my heartstrings with this one!
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4.25 avg rating — 993 ratings

"This is a tribute to James Castle. He was born premature on a farm in 1899 in Idaho. The odds of a happy life were against him as he was deaf, mute, autistic, and perhaps dyslexic. He never learned to speak, read, write, or use sign language. But art gave him true happiness and in his later years, he was recognized and honored for his art. It is an amazing story but a rather sad one. Reading it with a child will bring worthwhile discussions for both adult and child. "

4.35 avg rating — 1,867 ratings

"Celebrating poets and poetry across the ages. Very thorough study of poetry and great poets. Beautiful tribute in words and illustrations. Outstanding book for a study of the Earth, appreciation of nature, making your own music and writing poetry! Classrooms will love this book!"

4.11 avg rating — 529 ratings

"This action-packed story starts as Captain Alfred sets sail for home with new ducks for the farm and a special gift egg to give his wife. He carefully places the egg in his fiddle case and names the soon-to-hatch duckling egg, Alfred Fiddleduckling. What happens next is unexpected - a violent storm at sea.

This book is filled with emotional and sensory play and unexpected surprises along the way. Listeners will delight in figuring how the story ends."

3.98 avg rating — 739 ratings

"Pictures in this book are done in vivid oil paint and ink, inviting readers to journey to the plains of Africa. It is universal for little ones to attempt putting off bedtime. How often does a child request bedtime delay because it necessary to say good night to everything? Dainty little Lala must even say goodnight to the ants marching by and a rock outside. And it is a pleasant surprise to note the bedtime storybook that Lala is holding and tells good night before she goes to sleep!
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4.25 avg rating — 3,602 ratings

"The Wolf, the Duck & the Mouse is a great modern day fairy tale. What can go wrong & what can go right when a wolf gobbles a mouse? Someone speaks from inside the belly! And a bonding friendship begins & keeps going! But wait, here's a hunter. What can go wrong; what can go right? The ending has a big surprise for readers! This book has delightful language. There's speaking structure & style to teach proper sentence structure. The illustrations are great, especially inside the wolf's stomach! "

3.96 avg rating — 501 ratings

"Looking for a smile today? Get this book, NOPE! by Drew Sheneman, and read it. It's basically a wordless picture book but the pictures vividly tell the story. The little one is ready to branch out, but he says, NOPE! He imagines all kinds of fears till finally mom nudges him on, and you can guess how that goes. You will chuckle at the final word. It isn't NOPE!"

3.90 avg rating — 1,189 ratings

"Antoinette Portis tells a compassionate story about 'now'. Her most favorite things are what is happening NOW or perhaps, just happened. That is so true with life! Live each day to the fullest and at the day's end, recall a few favorites that just happened that day! The final few pages to this book are precious! The artwork is vivid, using sumi ink, brush, and bamboo stick adding digital color. Great addition to any library!"

4.07 avg rating — 1,754 ratings

"Windows is a great story to share with a little one (or group). It has a positive, feel-good message for readers. Family and community surround the little boy as he explores his neighborhood right before nightfall. This story speaks of trust, responsibility, community and family love and safe-watching! The warmth of the the daylight and window light at nightfall invite readers to be curious about his / her world. I especially like the looks of the abandoned house waiting for a story to be told."

4.41 avg rating — 1,669 ratings

"Red & Lulu is a warm and touching book by Matt Tavares. It's an inspiring story about nature, families, community traditions, and the life of birds. That's alot! This is a wonderful addition to your winter and Christmas holiday collection! Red birds, evergreen trees, and white snow blend to make this a warm and comforting story! There is an interesting page about the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree at the end of the book. "

4.25 avg rating — 1,032 ratings

"Outstanding book about World War I. Chris Barton did expert research in putting together this wonderful book about the British and U.S. ships that perhaps helped to bring World War I to a conclusion. Illustrations by Victo Ngai bring great clarity to this great story. Highly recommend this book for anyone's library. This is a book for all ages to read. Both author and illustrator explain their process in the book."

4.09 avg rating — 823 ratings

"The Three Billy Goats Gruff has been one of my all-time favorite stories. I read it many times as a child, and years later, I shared the story with my children and students. Jerry Pinkney shares this Norwegian tale of the 1800s with the same sense of humor, fright, and suspense, but he also showcases anti-bullyism, facing consequences, living by the golden rule, and forgiveness! The illustrations are filled with wonder and emotion! A must read!

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