And the Winners Are....

Grandpa Green by Lane Smith was named this week as a Caldecott Honor Book. In true "Lane Smith" creative styling, this sweet tale explores aging, memory, and the bonds of family love....all with simple wording and beautiful illustrations.Grandpa Green's great-grandson takes us on a journey through his garden where memories are handed down in the form of imaginative topiary trees. Your imagination soars as you reflect on your own family history.

 The Cazuela That The Farm Maiden Stirred, written by Samantha R. Vamos and illustrated by Rafael Lopez, was selected this week as a Pura Belpre' Honor Book. This entertaining story comes alive with vibrant illustrations of a farm girl who starts cooking with the help of all of the farm animals. A bilingual tale that pays tribute to the nursery rhyme "The House That Jack Built". Readers delight as the farm girl and animals dance and sing.....but forget to watch the cazuela! Great story to use for introducing Spanish vocabulary. It also includes a glossary and recipe for Rice Pudding in the back of the book.

Bug's Perspective

 

  MASTERPIECE, by Elise Broach, is the magnificent tale of  friendship between a talented beetle , Marvin, and a young boy named James. Marvin and his family live in the sink below James' NYC apartment. One day James discovers a miniature drawing depicting the street scene below his window. He soon discovers it was created by the small beetle living in his apartment.Thus begins their journey in which the unlikely pair discover a mutual love of art and work together to solve a major art heist.This story includes wonderful illustrations by Kelly Murphy and page turning action.