Picture Perfect for 2010
It’s the time of year to look back on the top picture books of 2010. Below, Youth Services Librarians from around MCLS have shared their favorites. Please add to the list by commenting with your suggestions!
Emily Frey at theHopewell Branch recommends:
Bats at the ballgame By Brian Lies
“Two teams of bats play an exciting nighttime baseball game.”
A Beach Tail By Karen Lynn Williams
“When his father tells him not to leave the lion he is drawing on the beach, a little boy starts making a very, very long tail--and a trail to follow back.”
Big red lollipop By Rukhsana Khan
“Having to take her younger sister along the first time she is invited to a birthday party spoils Rubina's fun, and later when that sister is asked to a party and baby sister wants to come, Rubina must decide whether to help.”
Zen ghosts By Jon Muth
“Stillwater the giant panda tells Karl, Addy, and Michael a spooky and unusual story based on a Zen koan.”
A Balloon for Isabel By Deborah Underwood
“As graduation day approaches, Isabel tries to convince her teacher that she and Walter, both porcupines, should receive balloons on the big day just like the other children.”
Gabrielle Casieri at the Hopewell Branch recommends:
Henry in love By Peter McCarty
“On the first day of school, Henry the cat vies for the attention of the most amazing girl in class, Chloe Rabbit”
Little Pink Pup By Johanna Kerby
“Pink, a piglet who is the runt of the litter, is adopted by Tink, a dachshund who is nursing a litter of her own, and Pink is raised in the house along with the puppies.”
Spork By Kyo Maclear
Somewhere in-between a fork and a spoon, little Spork searches for his true place at the table.
Pink me up By Charise Mericle Harper
“When Mama is too sick to go to the Pink Girls Pink-nic with Violet, Daddy offers to take her place, but first, he needs to "pink-up" his clothes.”
Nancy Demme at the Twin Rivers Branch recommends:
It’s a Book! by Lane Smith
A mouse and a gorilla attempt to convince a computer-loving donkey to try an “old fashioned” book.
Laura Gruninger at the Lawrence Branch recommends:
Maggie’s Ball by Lindsay Barrett George
“When Maggie the dog goes searching for her missing ball, she finds a lot of different things--including a new friend.”
Blue Everywhere by Kristin Sterling
“Discusses the color blue and the wide range of its hues that can be found in nature and in society, with photographs and information about the meaning of "feeling blue."
Hot Rod Hamster by Cynthia Lord
“A hamster, with the help of a canine junkyard dealer and his mouse assistants, builds a hot rod and drives it in a race against some very large dogs.”
Betty Jane Oliva at the Lawrence Branch recommends:
We Are in a Book By Mo Willems
“Gerald and Piggie discover the joy of being read. But what will happen when the book ends?”
Andrea Lenhardt at the Lawrence Branch recommends:
Art & Max by David Wiesner
“Max wants to be an artist like Arthur, but his first attempt at using a paintbrush sends the two friends on a whirlwind trip through various media, with unexpected consequences.”
The Cow Loves Cookies by Karma Wilson
“While all the other animals on the farm enjoy eating their regular food, the cow chooses to eat the one thing that she loves best.”
My Garden by Kevin Henkes
“After helping her mother weed, water, and chase the rabbits from their garden, a young girl imagines her dream garden complete with jellybean bushes, chocolate rabbits, and tomatoes the size of beach balls.”
Michelle Cromwell at the Robbinsville Branch recommends:
Children Make Terrible Pets by Peter Brown
“When Lucy, a young bear, discovers a boy lost in the woods, she asks her mother if she can have him as a pet, only to find him impossible to train.”
Susan Unger at the Ewing Branch recommends:
The Quiet Book by Deborah Underwood
“From the quiet of being the first one awake in the morning to ‘sweet dreams quiet’ when the last light is turned off, simple text explores the many kinds of quiet that can exist during the day.”
Chetna Kukreja at the Ewing Branch recommends:
Little Rex, Big Brother by Ruth Symes
“Rex tries to be the biggest, scariest tyrannosaurus around until he learns that he is just the right size to be a big brother.”
The Wonderful Book By Leonid Gore
“When various forest animals discover a mysterious object in the woods, they each use it for a different purpose, until a boy reads stories aloud from it, much to the animals' delight.”
Don’t want to go by Shirley Hughes
“Lily's mother is sick and her father must go to work, but she does not want to stay with a babysitter, even if it means playing with cute baby Sam, sweet little dog Ringo, and fun big brother Jack.”
Emily Frey at theHopewell Branch recommends:
Bats at the ballgame By Brian Lies“Two teams of bats play an exciting nighttime baseball game.”
A Beach Tail By Karen Lynn Williams“When his father tells him not to leave the lion he is drawing on the beach, a little boy starts making a very, very long tail--and a trail to follow back.”
Big red lollipop By Rukhsana Khan“Having to take her younger sister along the first time she is invited to a birthday party spoils Rubina's fun, and later when that sister is asked to a party and baby sister wants to come, Rubina must decide whether to help.”
Zen ghosts By Jon Muth“Stillwater the giant panda tells Karl, Addy, and Michael a spooky and unusual story based on a Zen koan.”
A Balloon for Isabel By Deborah Underwood“As graduation day approaches, Isabel tries to convince her teacher that she and Walter, both porcupines, should receive balloons on the big day just like the other children.”
Gabrielle Casieri at the Hopewell Branch recommends:
Henry in love By Peter McCarty“On the first day of school, Henry the cat vies for the attention of the most amazing girl in class, Chloe Rabbit”
Little Pink Pup By Johanna Kerby“Pink, a piglet who is the runt of the litter, is adopted by Tink, a dachshund who is nursing a litter of her own, and Pink is raised in the house along with the puppies.”
Spork By Kyo MaclearSomewhere in-between a fork and a spoon, little Spork searches for his true place at the table.
Pink me up By Charise Mericle Harper“When Mama is too sick to go to the Pink Girls Pink-nic with Violet, Daddy offers to take her place, but first, he needs to "pink-up" his clothes.”
Nancy Demme at the Twin Rivers Branch recommends:
It’s a Book! by Lane SmithA mouse and a gorilla attempt to convince a computer-loving donkey to try an “old fashioned” book.
Laura Gruninger at the Lawrence Branch recommends:
Maggie’s Ball by Lindsay Barrett George“When Maggie the dog goes searching for her missing ball, she finds a lot of different things--including a new friend.”
Blue Everywhere by Kristin Sterling“Discusses the color blue and the wide range of its hues that can be found in nature and in society, with photographs and information about the meaning of "feeling blue."
Hot Rod Hamster by Cynthia Lord“A hamster, with the help of a canine junkyard dealer and his mouse assistants, builds a hot rod and drives it in a race against some very large dogs.”
Betty Jane Oliva at the Lawrence Branch recommends:
We Are in a Book By Mo Willems“Gerald and Piggie discover the joy of being read. But what will happen when the book ends?”
Andrea Lenhardt at the Lawrence Branch recommends:
Art & Max by David Wiesner“Max wants to be an artist like Arthur, but his first attempt at using a paintbrush sends the two friends on a whirlwind trip through various media, with unexpected consequences.”
The Cow Loves Cookies by Karma Wilson“While all the other animals on the farm enjoy eating their regular food, the cow chooses to eat the one thing that she loves best.”
My Garden by Kevin Henkes“After helping her mother weed, water, and chase the rabbits from their garden, a young girl imagines her dream garden complete with jellybean bushes, chocolate rabbits, and tomatoes the size of beach balls.”
Michelle Cromwell at the Robbinsville Branch recommends:
Children Make Terrible Pets by Peter Brown“When Lucy, a young bear, discovers a boy lost in the woods, she asks her mother if she can have him as a pet, only to find him impossible to train.”
Susan Unger at the Ewing Branch recommends:
The Quiet Book by Deborah Underwood“From the quiet of being the first one awake in the morning to ‘sweet dreams quiet’ when the last light is turned off, simple text explores the many kinds of quiet that can exist during the day.”
Chetna Kukreja at the Ewing Branch recommends:
Little Rex, Big Brother by Ruth Symes“Rex tries to be the biggest, scariest tyrannosaurus around until he learns that he is just the right size to be a big brother.”
The Wonderful Book By Leonid Gore“When various forest animals discover a mysterious object in the woods, they each use it for a different purpose, until a boy reads stories aloud from it, much to the animals' delight.”
Don’t want to go by Shirley Hughes“Lily's mother is sick and her father must go to work, but she does not want to stay with a babysitter, even if it means playing with cute baby Sam, sweet little dog Ringo, and fun big brother Jack.”
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