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Ages 3-8 • Picture Books ◆
GALbRAITH, kATHRYn o.
LAURA CHARLOTTE
Illustrated by Floyd Cooper
Warm, gentle humor and glowing illustrations
bring to life the intergenerational
story of a gray flannel elephant and the
two little girls who, separated by time,
love it. “A warm family history story....
The simple declarations and sure details
draw readers into an authentic shared
familiarity.” —School Library JournalH
Rec: BLH, C, CR, E, KH, PC, PW, SLJH
8 x 10 32 pp. 1997
978-0-698-11437-1 $6.99
See index for more titles by Floyd Cooper.
GAUCH, PATRICIA Lee
CHRISTINA KATERINA
AND THE BOX
Illustrated by Doris Burn
“Christina katerina claims the big empty
refrigerator carton as her own....Then,
as it deteriorates, it becomes successively
a club house, a racing car and finally a
dance floor for Christina and her inadvertently
destructive playmate.”
—School Library Journal
Rec: C, CS, SLJ, T, TK
7 3/8 x 9 7/8 48 pp. 1998
978-0-698-11676-4 $7.99
CHRISTINA KATERINA AND THE
TIME SHE QUIT THE FAMILY
Illustrated by Elise Primavera
“Irrepressible Christina katerina returns,
this time with a rebellion that a patient
family allows her to pursue for a
week—before luring her back with an
unusual tact that allows her to come with
good grace.... A picture book that will be
enjoyed by young readers.” —Kirkus
Rec: BL, C, E, K, NYT, PW, SLJ, W
8 x 9 1/2 32 pp. 1999
978-0-698-11762-4 $5.99
See index for more titles by Elise Primavera.
DANCE, TANYA
Illustrated by Satomi Ichikawa
“Tanya is an engaging little heroine who
does not let her size undermine her determination
to have her heart’s desire....
A ballet story with wide appeal.”
—School Library Journal
Rec: AN, BL, CS, KH, SLJ
9 1/2 x 8 5/8 40 pp. 1996
978-0-698-11378-7 $6.99
TANYA AND THE
MAGIC WARDROBE
Illustrated by Satomi Ichikawa
When Tanya and her family go to see
Coppelia—Tanya’s first real ballet—they
arrive early. Ushered inside to stay warm,
Tanya follows a woman with an arm
full of tutus and sneaks off—bACk-
STAGe!—to a room with a giant green
wardrobe filled with magical costumes.
once a dancer herself, the old woman
delights Tanya, pulling out costume
after costume for her to see. As they are
swept away by their imaginations, the
old woman grows younger and younger
again as she and Tanya dance Coppelia.
“ballet fans will snap up this latest addtion
to the popular series.”
—School Library Journal
Rec: BKL, BL, PW
9 1/2 x 8 5/8 32 pp. 2001
978-0-698-11849-2 $6.99
See index for more titles by Satomi Ichikawa.
GeoRGe, JeAn CRAIGHeAD
THE FIRST THANKSGIVING
Illustrated by Thomas Locker
“Craighead presents the story of two nations:
the native Americans who adapted
well to the harsh climate and conditions
of the area, and the Pilgrims who
survived these same elements thanks to
the help of Squanto and his tribesmen.
Locker crafted stunning oil paintings
to complement a well-researched and
compellingly told presentation.”
—Children’s Book Review Service
Rec: BL, BRLT, CR, CS, KH, SLJ
10 7/8 x 8 5/8 32 pp. 1996
978-0-698-11392-3 $6.99
See index for more titles by Jean Craighead George.
See index for more titles by Thomas Locker.
GIFF, PATRICIA ReILLY
RONALD MORGAN GOES TO BAT
Illustrated by Susanna Natti
Although baseball is Ronald Morgan’s
favorite sport, he can’t seem to get to
first base. He can’t hit or throw—he
doesn’t even know which end of the bat
to hold! but with some help from his
friends and teacher, Ronald finds that a
little team spirit and a lot of practice go
a long way. “engaging, witty, colorful...
Ronald Morgan will be remembered—
and loved.” —The New York Times
Rec: BL, H, K, NYT, R, RB, SLJ, TE
7 1/8 x 8 7/8 32 pp. 1990
978-0-14-050669-3 $5.99
TODAY WAS A TERRIBLE DAY
Illustrated by Susanna Natti
“Ronald’s day goes from bad to worse...
his growing frustrations are wonderfully
captured in the woebegone expressions
and childlike stances that natti effectively
balances with happy scenes of success.”
—Booklist
Rec: BL, E, IN, R, SLJ
7 1/8 x 8 7/8 32 pp. 1984
978-0-14-050453-8 $5.99
WATCH OUT, RONALD MORGAN!
Illustrated by Susanna Natti
bumbling and lovable Ronald Morgan
faces new second-grade misadventures
in this insightful tale—including getting
new glasses, which solve many of his
problems, but don’t quite make Ronald
the superkid he’d like to be.
Rec: BL, SLJ
7 1/8 x 8 7/8 32 pp. 1986
978-0-14-050638-9 $5.99
See index for more titles by Patricia Reilly Giff.
See index for more titles by Susanna Natti.