I've spent nearly a year in a middle school library and I will admit that my new job has seriously curtailed my picture book reading. The fact that my own girls are also beyond the picture book stage has not helped. This past weekend I finally got around to reading the stack of picture books I've checked out that I requested. There are some fantastic new books to enjoy.
These nine are all great and you won't go wrong with any of them.
Everything You Need For a Tree House by Carter Higgins, illustrated by Emily Hughes- this picture book will get readers wanting to build their own tree house. The illustrations are so detailed and show how fun and amazing different treehouses can be. Perfect for K-3
Aquarium by Cynthia Alonso - this wordless picture book shares the story of a young girl who watches the fish in the water from a dock. As she brings a fish home and creates a home for it, she realizes that his own habitat may be what he needs. Grades PK-1
Big Tree Down by Laurie Lawlor, illustrated by David Gordon - this book shows what happens when a community loses a landmark they have all come to know. From the loss of electricity, tangled power lines, and the machines that come to help move the tree away, this story captures an everyday event perfectly. K-3
Don't Blink by Amy Krouse Rosenthal,illustrated by David Roberts- this fun book challenges readers to not blink so they won't fall asleep. An interactive story that kids will love. It reminds me of Press Here, a picture book which inspired the newest wave of books that engage readers to do things as directed in the pages of the book. All ages will enjoy this fun book.
The Brilliant Deep: Rebuilding the World's Coral Reefs by Kate Messner, illustrations by Matthew Forsythe - I'll admit to not having thought much about coral reefs, but Messner provides information about how coral reefs are disappearing and then shares the story of Ken Nedimyer who has managed to rebuild some of these reefs. The illustrations are beautiful, and this non-fiction book will get students thinking about what they can do to help their environment. 1st grade and up
Truck Full of Ducks by Ross Burach - this is a funny book - perfect for a read aloud - with bright illustrations that add to the humor. As Bernie tries to deliver the ducks to the person who ordered them, there is plenty to laugh about. While younger readers will find this story entertaining, there is plenty for older readers to laugh about as well. K-3
Girl Running: Bobbi Gibb and the Boston Marathon by Annette Bay Pimentel, illustrated by Micha Archer - there is much to love about this book. First of all, the collage art is delightful and I found myself spending time really enjoying the illustrations. Second, this is a great story about perseverance and gender equality in athletics. This would be a great read aloud and is being added to my own middle school library. 2 grade and up
The Big Bed by Bunmi Laditan, pictures by Tom Knight - many parents will relate to this story as the young girl tries to find a solution to the problem of there not being enough room in her parents bed. Parents will find this book funny as the girl reveals the way to fix the problem is for her father to sleep on a cot. K and up
Neck & Neck by Elise Parsley - Leopold, the giraffe at the zoo, had a pretty good life until he meets another giraffe (who is really a balloon that looks like a giraffe), and the kids fall in love with it. When Leopold destroys the balloon things go from bad to worse. Don't worry, though. Leopold will find a way to fix things and for kids to love him again. Grades K-2
What new picture books should I add to my list?
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