Friday, March 9, 2012
We've Moved!
Visit us at ACPL's new kids' blog: One Book, Two Books, Old Books, New Books.
Find our latest Mock Caldecott nominees at http://acplkid.wordpress.com/category/mock-caldecott/.
Find our latest Mock Caldecott nominees at http://acplkid.wordpress.com/category/mock-caldecott/.
Thursday, January 26, 2012
The REAL 2012 Caldecott Medal winner is...
A Ball for Daisy
by Chris Raschka
Three Caldecott Honor Books were chosen. They are:
Blackout
by John Rocco
Grandpa Green
by Lane Smith
Me...Jane
by Patrick McDonnell
Congratulations to the winners! This year's crop of picture books was quite exceptional.
by Chris Raschka
Three Caldecott Honor Books were chosen. They are:
Blackout
by John Rocco
Grandpa Green
by Lane Smith
Me...Jane
by Patrick McDonnell
Congratulations to the winners! This year's crop of picture books was quite exceptional.
Thursday, January 19, 2012
2012 ACPL Mock Caldecott Winners
On January 14, a group of 14 devoted picture book lovers met to discuss and vote on the best children's picture book published in 2011. And the winning title was...
I Want My Hat Back
by Jon Klassen
Two honor books were chosen:
Me...Jane
by Patrick McDonnell
Around the World
by Matt Phelan
Watch for the announcement of the REAL Caldecott Award, to be announced by the American Library Association on Monday, January 23, 2012. Click here for more information from ALA.
I Want My Hat Back
by Jon Klassen
Two honor books were chosen:
Me...Jane
by Patrick McDonnell
Around the World
by Matt Phelan
Watch for the announcement of the REAL Caldecott Award, to be announced by the American Library Association on Monday, January 23, 2012. Click here for more information from ALA.
Friday, December 16, 2011
Introducing...Short Reading List #3!
Below you will find our third (and final) short reading list for the ACPL Mock Caldecott Election. These are the books we'll discuss and eventually vote on at our program on January 14, 2012, along with the titles on Short List 1 and Short List 2. Click on the link to the right to register to attend! If you're in the neighborhood of the Main Library, stop in Children's Services and take a peek at them -- all of our short list books are on display for your reading pleasure.
And now....... List 3!
Alicia Alonso: Prima Ballerina
written by Carmen T. Bernier-Grand, illustrated by Raúl Colón
Around the World
written & illustrated by Matt Phelan
A Ball for Daisy
written & illustrated Chris Raschka
Balloons Over Broadway
written & illustrated Melissa Sweet
Basketball Belles
written by Sue Macy, illustrated by Matt Collins
Blue Chicken
written & illustrated Deborah Freedman
Bumble-ardy
written & illustrated Maurice Sendak
A Dazzling Display of Dogs
written by Betsy Franco, illustrated by Michael Wertz
The House Baba Built
written & illustrated by Ed Young
I Want My Hat Back
written & illustrated by Jon Klassen
Ice
written & illustrated by Arthur Geisert
Levi Strauss Gets a Bright Idea
written by Tony Johnston, illustrated by Stacy Innerst
Mary and Her Little Lamb
written & illustrated by Will Moses
The Money We'll Save
written & illustrated by Brock Cole
Never Forgotten
written by Patricia McKissack, illustrated by Leo & Diane Dillon
Neville
written by Norton Juster, illustrated by G. Brian Karas
Red Sled
written & illustrated by Lita Judge
Stars
written by Mary Lyn Ray, illustrated by Marla Frazee
And now....... List 3!
Alicia Alonso: Prima Ballerina
written by Carmen T. Bernier-Grand, illustrated by Raúl Colón
Around the World
written & illustrated by Matt Phelan
A Ball for Daisy
written & illustrated Chris Raschka
Balloons Over Broadway
written & illustrated Melissa Sweet
Basketball Belles
written by Sue Macy, illustrated by Matt Collins
Blue Chicken
written & illustrated Deborah Freedman
Bumble-ardy
written & illustrated Maurice Sendak
A Dazzling Display of Dogs
written by Betsy Franco, illustrated by Michael Wertz
The House Baba Built
written & illustrated by Ed Young
I Want My Hat Back
written & illustrated by Jon Klassen
Ice
written & illustrated by Arthur Geisert
Levi Strauss Gets a Bright Idea
written by Tony Johnston, illustrated by Stacy Innerst
Mary and Her Little Lamb
written & illustrated by Will Moses
The Money We'll Save
written & illustrated by Brock Cole
Never Forgotten
written by Patricia McKissack, illustrated by Leo & Diane Dillon
Neville
written by Norton Juster, illustrated by G. Brian Karas
Red Sled
written & illustrated by Lita Judge
Stars
written by Mary Lyn Ray, illustrated by Marla Frazee
Thursday, December 15, 2011
Around the World
Around the World
by Matt Phelan
Summary: "As the nineteenth century wound down, a public inspired by Jules Verne's novel Around the World in Eighty Days clamored for intrepid adventure. The challenge of circumnavigating the globe...attracted the fearless in droves. Three hardy spirits stayed the course..."--front flap.
Candlewick Press, 2011.
by Matt Phelan
Summary: "As the nineteenth century wound down, a public inspired by Jules Verne's novel Around the World in Eighty Days clamored for intrepid adventure. The challenge of circumnavigating the globe...attracted the fearless in droves. Three hardy spirits stayed the course..."--front flap.
Candlewick Press, 2011.
Mary and Her Little Lamb: The True Story of the Famous Nursery Rhyme
Mary and her Little Lamb: The True Story of the Famous Nursery Rhyme
by Will Moses
Summary: "The poem about Mary and her little lamb is one of the most popular rhymes in America, but did you know that the rhyme is true?..."--front flap.
Philomel Books, 2011.
by Will Moses
Summary: "The poem about Mary and her little lamb is one of the most popular rhymes in America, but did you know that the rhyme is true?..."--front flap.
Philomel Books, 2011.
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Basketball Belles
Basketball Belles: How Two Teams and One Scrappy Player Put Women's Hoops on the Map
by Sue Macy
illustrated by Matt Collins
Summary: "My parents hoped Stanford University would make a lady out of me...a lady can even play basketball."--front flap.
Holiday House, 2011.
by Sue Macy
illustrated by Matt Collins
Summary: "My parents hoped Stanford University would make a lady out of me...a lady can even play basketball."--front flap.
Holiday House, 2011.
An Annoying ABC
An Annoying ABC
by Barbara Bottner
illustrated by Michael Emberley
Summary: "From annoying to apologizing, with an alphabet of mischief in between..."--back cover.
Alfred A. Knopf, 2011.
by Barbara Bottner
illustrated by Michael Emberley
Summary: "From annoying to apologizing, with an alphabet of mischief in between..."--back cover.
Alfred A. Knopf, 2011.
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
A Dazzling Display of Dogs
A Dazzling Display of Dogs
by Betsy Franco
illustrated by Michael Wertz
Summary: A collection of concrete poems celebrating all things canine.
Tricycle Press, 2011.
by Betsy Franco
illustrated by Michael Wertz
Summary: A collection of concrete poems celebrating all things canine.
Tricycle Press, 2011.
Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star
Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star
by Jerry Pinkney
Summary: An illustrated rendition of the classic lullaby, featuring an adventurous chipmunk.
Little, Brown, 2011.
by Jerry Pinkney
Summary: An illustrated rendition of the classic lullaby, featuring an adventurous chipmunk.
Little, Brown, 2011.
Monday, December 12, 2011
It's Almost Time for List #3!!!!!!!
What titles should we add to this, our final short list of the year? Which picture books are exceptional? Which ones go above and beyond the others? What do you think? Let us know soon, with a comment or an email. We hope to publish Short List #3 within the next week.
Tell Me the Day Backwards
Tell Me the Day Backwards
by Albert Lamb
illustrated by David McPhail
Summary: "Just before going to bed, Timmy Bear and his mama play a game they call Tell Me the Day Backwards, trying to remember everything that happened to him that day -- in reverse..."--front flap.
Candlewick Press, 2011.
by Albert Lamb
illustrated by David McPhail
Summary: "Just before going to bed, Timmy Bear and his mama play a game they call Tell Me the Day Backwards, trying to remember everything that happened to him that day -- in reverse..."--front flap.
Candlewick Press, 2011.
Sunday, December 11, 2011
Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site
Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site
by Serri Duskey Rinker
illustrated by Tom Lichtenheld
Summary: "Down in the big construction site, tough trucks work with all their might. But now its time to say goodnight..."--front flap.
Chronicle Books, 2011.
by Serri Duskey Rinker
illustrated by Tom Lichtenheld
Summary: "Down in the big construction site, tough trucks work with all their might. But now its time to say goodnight..."--front flap.
Chronicle Books, 2011.
Saturday, December 10, 2011
Nothing Like a Puffin
Nothing Like a Puffin
by Sue Soltis
illustrated by Bob Kolar
Summary: "Follow this charmingly mischievous puffin in this entertaining game of compare and contrast..."--front flap.
Candlewick Press, 2011.
by Sue Soltis
illustrated by Bob Kolar
Summary: "Follow this charmingly mischievous puffin in this entertaining game of compare and contrast..."--front flap.
Candlewick Press, 2011.
Friday, December 9, 2011
Bumble-ardy
Bumble-ardy
by Maurice Sendak
Summary: Bumble-ardy has missed eight birthdays in a row. For his ninth birthday he has a party without telling his aunt. What will happen when she comes home?
Harper Collins, 2011.
by Maurice Sendak
Summary: Bumble-ardy has missed eight birthdays in a row. For his ninth birthday he has a party without telling his aunt. What will happen when she comes home?
Harper Collins, 2011.
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