The
illustrations done in oil reflect the harshness of war and softness of
the clouds. During the Franco-Prussian War Prussia surrounds France.
Leon Gambetta journeys in a hot-air-balloon to gather up reinforcement
troops.
Mike
Mulligan and his Steam Shovel
Virginia Lee Burton
Genre:
Historical Picture Book
Format:
Hardcover
AgeRange: 6
to 9 years
ISBN:395066816
Pages:48
Pub. Date: October 1, 1939
Illustrator:
Virginia Burton
Publisher: Houghton
Mifflin, Boston
This story
is about Mike and his steam shovel Mary Anne who become unemployed,
when diesel-powered shovels become popular, and find
a job digging the PoppervilleTown Hall
foundation. Mike and Mary Anne are forced to live in the basement
after forgetting to make an escape route from the hole they dug.
*Note:
This book was released the year the majority of steam trains were
replaced by diesels.
Cloudy
with a Chance of Meatballs
Judi Barret
Genre:
Picture Book
Format:
Hardcover
AgeRange: 5
to 8 years
ISBN:6893066816
Pages:48
Pub. Date: June 1, 1978
Illustrator:
Ron Barret
Publisher: Simon &
Schuster Children's
Requested
Review
Something
BIG Has Been Here
Jack Prelutsky
Genre:
Poetry/Picture Book
Format:
Hardcover
AgeRange: 5
to 9 years
ISBN:688064345
Pages:160
Pub. Date: August 1990
Illustrator:
James Stevenson
Publisher: Greenwillow
Books
A
collection of hilarious poems. Adults may not enjoy them, but
children will. Illustrations are done in pencil.
Joyful
Noise: Poems for Two Voices
Paul Fleischman
Genre:
Poetry/Picture Book
Format:
Hardcover
AgeRange: 8
to 11 years
ISBN:60218525
Pages:64
Pub. Date: February 1988
Illustrator:
Eric Beddows
Publisher: Harper
Collins Children's Books
A
collection of insect poems meant to be read aloud by two people.Each poem sounds like the insect it describes.
Harry
Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone (Book 1)
J.K. Rowling
Genre:
Novel/Science Fiction
Format:
Hardcover
AgeRange: 9
to 12 years
ISBN:590353403
Pages:309
Pub. Date: August 1998
Illustrator:
Mary GrandPré
Publisher: Scholastic
Inc.
Harry has
lived with his mean Aunt and Uncle for eleven years. A wonderful
adventure unfolds when Harry discovers he has special powers.
A
Giraffe and a Half
Shel Silverstein
Genre:
Picture Book
Format:
Hardcover
AgeRange: 4
to 8 years
ISBN:60256656
Pages:48
Pub. Date: November 4, 1964
Illustrator:
Shel Silverstein
Publisher: HarperCollins
Publishers, Incorporated
A hilarious
story about a giraffe that collects things then loses them one by
one. Adults and children will enjoy this rhyming story.
Illustrations are done in pencil.
Jingle
Dancer
Cynthia Leitich Smith
Genre:
Picture Book
Format:
Hardcover
AgeRange: 4
to 9 years
ISBN:068816241X
Pages:32
Pub. Date: April 1, 2000
Illustrator:
Cornelius Van Wright & Ying-HwaHu
Publisher: HarperCollins
An amazing
conglomeration of lyrical prose and vivid watercolors. The book
is about Jenna, a contemporary Muscogee (Creek)-Ojibwe (Chippewa)
girl. She wants to perform a traditional jingle dance at the
upcoming powwow, but she needs four sets of jingles. Her dilemma
takes her on a journey to the homes of four women. These women
include a traditional storyteller and a lawyer. Jenna eventually
collects all four jingles and remembers the four women as she
dances. Reading the author’s note gives even more insight
into Muscogee traditions.
Peacebound
Trains
Haemi Balgassi
Genre:
Picture Book
Format:
Hardcover
AgeRange: 8
to 10 years
ISBN:395720931
Pages:48
Pub. Date: August 1996
Illustrator:
Chris K. Soentpiet
Publisher: Houghton
Mifflin Company
Review lost.It will be completed once again in the coming
months
The
Giving Tree
Shel Silverstein
Genre:
Picture Book
Format:
Hardcover
AgeRange: 4
to 8 years
ISBN:60256664
Pages:64
Pub. Date: June 1, 1964
Illustrator:
Shel Silverstein
Publisher: HarperCollins
Publishers
Dedicated
to those dealing with the aftermath of September 11th 2001. Thank
you for your dedication.
A touching
story about a boy and a tree. The story shows how the tree gives
to the boy until it hurts. It is a wonderful story that has many
meanings to different people. It’s a great lesson for
children.
Olivia
Ian Falconer
Genre:
Picture Book
Format:
Hardcover
AgeRange: 3
to 7 years
ISBN:689829531
Pages:40
Pub. Date: October 2000
Illustrator:
Ian Falconer
Publisher: Simon &
Schuster Children's
Olivia is a
stubborn little pig with her own sense of style. This fun story
is quickly becoming a classic since its October 2000 release.
Olivia challenges her mother every step of the way. Illustrations
done in charcoal and gouache on paper.
