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.