I always have stacks and stacks of books on hold at the library. Thankful for our librarians, who just grin when I say "I think we have some books on hold" and head off to fetch my basket. Here are some of our picture book favorites lately:
Two great true stories to inspire my girls (and boys):
Good Queen Bess: The Story of Elizabeth I of England, Diane Stanley
Secret Engineer: How Emily Roebling Built the Brooklyn Bridge, Rachel Dougherty
Follow the Drinking Gourd, Jeanette Winter - a gentle introduction to American slavery and the Underground Railroad
Two sweet stories from a favorite author:
Mrs. Katz and Tush, Patricia Polacco
Thank You, Mr. Falker, Patricia Polacco
The Clown of God, Tomie dePaola - I have so many favorite dePaola books. This is a current one.
These three books have beautiful illustrations:
First Book of Nature, Nicola Davies
Outside Your Window: A First Book of Nature, Nicola Davies
National Parks of the USA, Kate Siber
Two more great true stories:
The Bravest Dog Ever: The True Story of Balto, Natalie Standiford
The Pumpkin Runner, Marsha Diane Arnold
Ten Little Fingers and Ten Little Toes, Mem Fox - because although Thomas sits patiently in my lap through all the big kids' chapter books, we make sure to read him some baby books, too!
Two more picture books with lovely illustrations:
Hello Lighthouse, Sophie Blackall
And Then It's Spring, Julie Fogliano
Once There Was A Story: Tales from Around the World, Jane Yolen - a story anthology from another favorite author
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