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From: Susan Dailey <obldailey>
Date: Sat, 15 Dec 2001 11:41:07 -0500
I am in charge of a Mock Caldecott workshop so I've been evaluating many picture books. I have some favorites (most have already been mentioned by others) and some questions.
Favorites (in no particular order):
Three Pigs by David Wiesner Midnight Ride of Paul Revere illustrated by Christopher Bing Martin's Big Words by Doreen Rappaport and illustrated by Brian Collier Fannie in the Kitchen by Deborah Hopkinson, illustrated by Nancy Carpenter Two Little Trains by Margaret Wise Brown and illustrated by the Dillons Pieces by Anna Grossnickle Hines Goin' Someplace Special by Patricia McKissack, illustrated by Jerry Pinkney
(although I have to confess that the story is what really struck me about this book) Car Wash by Sandra & Susan Steen, illustrated by G. Brian Karas (I'm almost afraid to admit this because it is so simple, but I really like the illustrations and the fact that it is unquestionably a picture book. In my opinion, many picture books lately have too much text--even some of the ones that are my favorites.) Fine, Fine School by Sharon Creech and illustrated by Harry Bliss (there's a lot of humor in those illustrations and a funny, child-friendly story besides.)
Questions:
Riding the Tiger by Eve Bunting and illustrated by David Frampton--I'd love to hear what people think about this book. I have some co-workers that think it is very special. I'm not so sure myself.
Larky Mavis by Brock Cole--I don't get it! Did Mavis die? We have a difference of opinion at work about what happens at the end.
Red Legs by Ted Lewin--How do you think kids will react to this story? The explanation of what is really happening is in small print at the back.
Some from the Sun, Some from the Moon by Margot Zemach--Why all the starred reviews? I'm obviously missing something!
If anyone would like to offer their opinions on any of the questions, you can write to me directly (address at bottom). I've appreciated reading everyone's favorites, especially about picture books.
Susan Dailey librarian and author of A Storytime Year (www.susanmdailey.com) Ossian Branch Library, Ossian, Indiana 219b2F91
Received on Sat 15 Dec 2001 10:41:07 AM CST
Date: Sat, 15 Dec 2001 11:41:07 -0500
I am in charge of a Mock Caldecott workshop so I've been evaluating many picture books. I have some favorites (most have already been mentioned by others) and some questions.
Favorites (in no particular order):
Three Pigs by David Wiesner Midnight Ride of Paul Revere illustrated by Christopher Bing Martin's Big Words by Doreen Rappaport and illustrated by Brian Collier Fannie in the Kitchen by Deborah Hopkinson, illustrated by Nancy Carpenter Two Little Trains by Margaret Wise Brown and illustrated by the Dillons Pieces by Anna Grossnickle Hines Goin' Someplace Special by Patricia McKissack, illustrated by Jerry Pinkney
(although I have to confess that the story is what really struck me about this book) Car Wash by Sandra & Susan Steen, illustrated by G. Brian Karas (I'm almost afraid to admit this because it is so simple, but I really like the illustrations and the fact that it is unquestionably a picture book. In my opinion, many picture books lately have too much text--even some of the ones that are my favorites.) Fine, Fine School by Sharon Creech and illustrated by Harry Bliss (there's a lot of humor in those illustrations and a funny, child-friendly story besides.)
Questions:
Riding the Tiger by Eve Bunting and illustrated by David Frampton--I'd love to hear what people think about this book. I have some co-workers that think it is very special. I'm not so sure myself.
Larky Mavis by Brock Cole--I don't get it! Did Mavis die? We have a difference of opinion at work about what happens at the end.
Red Legs by Ted Lewin--How do you think kids will react to this story? The explanation of what is really happening is in small print at the back.
Some from the Sun, Some from the Moon by Margot Zemach--Why all the starred reviews? I'm obviously missing something!
If anyone would like to offer their opinions on any of the questions, you can write to me directly (address at bottom). I've appreciated reading everyone's favorites, especially about picture books.
Susan Dailey librarian and author of A Storytime Year (www.susanmdailey.com) Ossian Branch Library, Ossian, Indiana 219b2F91
Received on Sat 15 Dec 2001 10:41:07 AM CST
