Juvenile Picture Books
Selected by Cindy Robertson, Reference & Youth Services
Librarian.
Scheduled to be published in the Times Union on 11/2003.
| Title: If You're Happy and You Know It! Author: Ormerod, Jan Publisher: Star Bright Books 2003 In a delightfully original rendition of a familiar childhood refrain, this book literally stops the music as each new animal explains how to show happiness. A small brown dog wags her tail, an elephant flaps his ears, and a gorilla happily beats his chest among other happy creature behaviors. Children will delight in clapping, wiggling, shrieking and giggling along until the final refrain, "do your thing!" For ages 2-6. |
| Title: Little One Step Author: James, Simon Publisher: Candlewick Press 2003 A baby duckling with two older brothers finds himself far from home in this gentle story of encouragement. The oldest duckling teaches the youngest to do "One Step" and in this way Little One Step makes the trek back to the comforting wings of Mama duck. For ages 3-6. |
| Title: The Perfect Pet Author: Palatini, Margie Publisher: HarperCollins 2003 Elizabeth really, really, really wants a pet. Hilarious illustrations depict this young girl's attempts to convince her parents using such time-honored strategies as "catch them off guard" and "the element of surprise." Finally a little bug moves into her room and her heart. For ages 4-8. |
| Title: Buster Author: Fleming, Denise Publisher: Henry Holt & Co. 2003 Buster is a happy dog until Brown Shoes brings home a cat named Betty. Buster is afraid of cats and soon tires of ignoring Betty's attempts at getting his attention. When he sneaks under the fence one day and becomes lost, however, it is Betty who saves the day. Clear, bright illustrations make this a natural candidate for story time reading. For ages 3-6. |
| Title: My Lucky Day Author: Kasza, Keiko Publisher: G. P. Putnam's Sons 2003 Funny illustrations and a story twist make this a "hold-your-breath...then-laugh" book. A little pig finds himself on the fox's menu, but cleverly manages to get a bath, a meal, and even a massage while convincing the chef that he is cooperating fully. |