# | Year | 1st Read | Title | Author(s) | My Rating | |
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1 | 1979 | 1997 | All Around Busytown | Richard Scarry | | |
2 | 1960 | 1971 | Are You My Mother? | P D Eastman | | |
3 | 1992 | 1997 | Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? | Eric Carle Bill Martin | | |
4 | 1940 | 1972 | Caps for Sale: A Tale of a Peddler, Some Monkeys and Their Monkey Business Cover Blurb | Esphyr Slobodkina | | |
| CAPS FOR SALE
Ages 3 to 7
"Caps! Caps for sale! Fifty cents a cap!" calls the peddler walking up and down the street. He balances a huge stack of caps on his head - gray, brown, blue, and red - all piled on his own checked cap. One day he stops under a tree to take a nap. When he wakes up, the gray, brown, blue, and red caps have all disappeared! The only one left is his own checked cap. Where on earth can the others be?
"From an old folk take [the author] has fashioned this bright picture book, infusing it with a humor which seems to have sprung from her own hearty enjoyment of the troubles of a peddler with a band of monkeys." - The New York Times | |
5 | 1945 | 1998 | The Carrot Seed Cover Blurb | Ruth Krauss | | |
| Ages 3 to 6
A little boy plants a carot seed. His mother says, "I'm afraid it won't come up." His father and big brother agree. At first, it seems they're right. But the little boy knows better. So every day, he pulls up weeds and waters the ground. Until, one day, just as the little boy knew it would, something special happens.
Ruth Krauss is the author of the Caldecott Honor Book THE HAPPY DAY illustrated by Marc Simont and A HOLE IS TO DIG, illustrated by Maurice Sendak, both available in Harper Trophy editions. Crocket Johnson is the much loved author and illustrator of the popular Harold series, available in Harper Trophy editions. | |
6 | 1988 | 1998 | Chester's Way Cover Blurb | Kevin Henkes | | |
| Front Flap: There was only one way for Chester to do things - hiw own way. Wilson did things the same way; they were best friends. From double knotting their shoes to cutting their sandwiches diagonally, Chester and Wilson were two of a kind.
"They really are two peas in a pod," said Chester's mother.
"Looks like it," said Chester's father.
From morning to night - and in every way - they were inseperable. But then they met Lily... and extraordinary things happened in their friendship.
Back Flap: KEVIN HENKES was born in Racine Wisconsin in 1960, one of five children. All Alone, his first picture book, was accepted for publication when he was nineteen. Since then he has written and illustrated a number of popular picture books and written several novels for yound readers. Kevin Henkes studied art at the University of Wisconsin. He lives with his wife in Middleton, Wisconsin, and writes and illustrated full time.
ALSO BY KEVIN HENKES ALL ALONE CLEAN ENOUGH MARGARET & TAYLOR RETURN TO SENDER BAILEY GOES CAMPING GRANDPA & BO A WEEKEND WITH WENDELL TWO UNDER PAR ONCE AROUND THE BLOCK illustrated by Victoria Chess SHEILA RAE THE BRAVE THE ZEBRA WALL | |
7 | 1991 | 1997 | Chrysanthemum Cover Blurb | Kevin Henkes | | |
| Front Flap: She was a perfect baby and she had a perfect name. Chrysanthemum. When she was old enough to appreciate it, Chrysanthemum loved her name. And then she started to school. "I'm named after my grandmother," said Victoria. "You're named after a flower." Chrysanthemum wilted. Life at school didn't improve. in fact, it got worse. Then the students were introduced to their music teacher, Mrs. Twinkle. Mrs. Delphinium Twinkle. And suddenly... Chysanthemum blossomed.
Back Flap: KEVIN HENKES is the creator of sixteen books for children, including both picture books and novels. He and his wife live in Madison, Wisconsin. Of his work, Publisher's Weekly has said: "Behind each book is a wide-open heart, one readers can't help but respond to, that makes all of Henkes' books of special value to children."
JULIUS, THE BABY OF THE WORLD JESSICA SHHHH CHESTER'S WAY THE ZEBRA WALL SHEILA RAE THE BRAVE ONCE AROUND THE BLOCK illustrated by Victoria Chess TWO UNDER PAR A WEEKEND WITH WENDELL GRANDPA & BO BAILEY GOES CAMPING RETURN TO SENDER MARGARET & TAYLOR CLEAN ENOUGH ALL ALONE | |
8 | 1994 | 1998 | Clifford the Firehouse Dog Clifford the Big Red Dog #2 | Norman Bridwell | | |
9 | 1963 | 1974 | Clifford, the Big Red Dog Clifford the Big Red Dog #1 | Norman Bridwell | | |
10 | 1978 | 2005 | Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs Cover Blurb | Judi Barrett | | |
| If food dropped like rain from the sky, wouldn't it be marvelous! Wouldn't it? It could, after all, be messy. And you'd have no choice. What if you didn;t like what fell? Or what if too much came? Have you ever thought of what it might be like to be squashed flat by a pancake? | |
11 | 1994 | 1998 | The Crippled Lamb Cover Blurb | Max Lucado | | |
| Front Flap:
THE CRIPPLED LAMB
JOSHUA, the black and white spotted lamb, longed to be like other lambs. He wondered why he had to limp along with a crippled leg, instead of running and playing in the meadow.
Because Joshua the lamb was different, he often felt left out. Yet God had a very special plan for his life, as He does for all who feel alone. Joshua not only witnessed the greatest event in history, he was able to give the newborn King the one thing He needed most.
Lucado was joined by his daughters to write his most touching children's story yet.
Back Flap:
MAX, DENEALYN, JENNA, ANDREA & SARA LUCADO
Max is the husband of Denalyn and the father of Jenna, Andrea, and Sara. They live in San Antonio, Texas. Max is a minister, author, and the daily speaker of the radio program UpWords. His books include When God Whispers Your Name, The Applause of Heaven, In the Eye of the Storm, He Still Moves Stones, and Just in Case You Ever Wonder.
The Crippled Lamb was coauthored by Max, Jenna, Andrea, and Sara Lucado.
LIZ, BRUCE & LAUREN BONHAM
Liz Bonham's paintings have been exhibited in fine art galleries across the United States. She holds a BFA degree in painting, has studied with teachers from the Art Students League in New York City, and the Scottsdale Artist School in Scottsdale, Arizona. Liz lives in Fort Worth, Texas with her husband, Bruce, and their daughter, Lauren Monét.
Jacket design by Sabra Smith Typography by Mark McGarry
Tommy NELSON www.tommyneslson.com A Division of Thomas Nelson, Inc. www.ThomasNelson.com | |
12 | 1941 | 1996 | Curious George Curious George #1 Cover Blurb | H A Rey | | |
| Enjoy all the adventures of CURIOUS GEORGE in Sandpiper paperback editions.
Curious George Curious George Flies a Kite Curious George Gets a Medal Curious George Goes to the Hospital Curious George Learns the Alphabet Curious George Rides a Bike Curious George Takes a Job
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13 | 1990 | 1996 | Curious George Goes Camping Curious George #3 Cover Blurb | H A Rey | | |
| Since he was brought to life by Margaret and H.A. Rey more than sixty years ago, Curious George has found a lasting place in the hearts of millions of boys and and girls. Fans will laugh and cheer as they read this new adventure of of their favorite mischievious monkey. MORE NEW ADVENTURES FEATURING CURIOUS GEORGE Curious George Takes a Train | Curious George Goes to the Chocolate Factory | Curious George Visits a Toy Store | Curious George in the Snow | Curious George Goes to a Costume Party | Curious George Makes Pancakes | Curious George in the Big City | Curious George Goes to a Movie | Curious George and the Hot Air Balloon | Curious George and the Puppies | Curious George and the Dump Truck | Curious George's Dream | Curious George at the Parade | Curious George Feeds the Animals | Curious George Goes to the Beach | |
DON'T MISS THE ORIGINAL ADVENTURES ABOUT CURIOUS GEORGE BY MARGARET AND H.A. REY Curious George Curious George Takes a Job Curious George Rides a Bike Curious George Gets a Medal Curious George Flies a Kite Curious George Learns the Alphabet Curious George Goes to the Hospital | |
14 | 1966 | 1996 | Curious George Goes to the Hospital Curious George #2 Cover Blurb | H A Rey | | |
| Enjoy all the adventures of CURIOUS GEORGE in Sandpiper paperback editions.
Curious George Curious George Flies a Kite Curious George Gets a Medal Curious George Goes to the Hospital Curious George Learns the Alphabet Curious George Rides a Bike Curious George Takes a Job
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15 | 1998 | 1996 | Curious George Makes Pancakes Curious George #4 | H A Rey | | |
16 | 1938 | 1974 | The Five Chinese Brothers | Claire Huchet Bishop | | |
17 | 1961 | 1973 | Go, Dog. Go! Cover Blurb | P D Eastman | | |
| The Beginner Book Story
"Ten years ago Dr. Suess took 220 words, rhymed them, and turned out THE CAT IN THE HAT, a little volume of absurdity that worked like a karate chop on the weary little world of Dick, Jane and Spot." - Ellen Goodman THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, NOV. 1966
From this magically right beginning came the concept of Beginners Books, exacting blends of words and pictures that encourage children to read - all by themselves. Hailed by elementary educators and remedial reading specialists, these enormously popular books are now used in schools and libraries throughout the English-speaking world. | |
18 | 1947 | 1995 | Goodnight Moon | Margaret Wise Brown | | |
19 | 1978 | 1989 | Grease Cover Blurb | Allan Carr Warren Casey Jim Jacobs Michael Newman Bronte Woodard | | |
| GREASE
THE FOTONOVEL™ - THE ULTIMATE RERUN!
For the first time, take the movie home with you. Instantly recall all the words and lyrics, all your favorite scenes the way you remember them, again and again.
Here's GREASE
Return to the days of beehives, ducktails, hot rods and cruising for burgers on hot summer nights. It was a time for love, sports, dancing, fighting and making up.
For their fans...
Hundred of color photos of John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John. The way you remember them, again and again. | |
20 | 1989 | 1998 | Jessica | Kevin Henkes | | |
21 | 1990 | 1998 | Julius, the Baby of the World | Kevin Henkes | | |
22 | 1987 | 1996 | Just a Mess | Mercer Mayer | | |
23 | 1990 | 1996 | Just Me and My Mom | Mercer Mayer | | |
24 | 1996 | 1997 | Lily's Purple Plastic Purse | Kevin Henkes | | |
25 | 1930 | 2005 | The Little Engine That Could | Watty Piper | | |
26 | 1953 | 1973 | The Little Red Caboose | Marian Potter | | |
27 | 1939 | 1970 | Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel | Virginia Lee Burton | | |
28 | 1993 | 1998 | Miss Fannie's Hat | Jan Karon | | |
29 | 1989 | 1996 | The Mitten: A Ukrainian Folktale | Jan Brett | | |
30 | 1998 | 1998 | No, David! David #1 | Teresa Mlawer David Shannon | | |
31 | 1981 | 2009 | Now One Foot: Now the Other | Tomie dePaola | | |
32 | 1995 | 1998 | Officer Buckle and Gloria | Peggy Rathmann | | |
33 | 1990 | 2012 | Oh, the Places You'll Go! | Dr Seuss | | |
34 | 1960 | 1998 | Old Macdonald Had a Farm | Kathi Ember | | |
35 | 1996 | 1997 | The Old Woman Who Named Things | Cynthia Rylant | | |
36 | 1993 | 1998 | Owen | Kevin Henkes | | |
37 | 1988 | 1997 | Planting a Rainbow | Lois Ehlert | | |
38 | 1978 | 1997 | A Pocket for Corduroy | Don Freeman | | |
39 | 1942 | 1996 | Runaway Bunny | Margaret Wise Brown | | |
40 | 1953 | 1996 | Sailor Dog | Margaret Wise Brown | | |
41 | 1987 | 2003 | Sheila Rae, the Brave | Kevin Henkes | | |
42 | 2003 | 1997 | Stone Soup | Jon J Muth | | |
43 | 1997 | 1996 | There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly | Simms Taback | | |
44 | 2000 | 1997 | This Is My Body | Mercer Mayer | | |
45 | 2000 | 2000 | Wemberly Worried | Kevin Henkes | | |