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Ages 3-8 • Picture Books
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GRIMeS, nIkkI
MY MAN BLUE
Illustrated by Jerome Lagarrigue
“In 14 knowing, heartfelt poems,
Grimes invites readers to witness the
friendship that blossoms between Damon,
an African-American boy without
a father, and blue, a tough-looking man
who has lost his son to the streets…
Though each of these accomplished
poems could easily stand alone, together
they form an enticing story arc.’’
—Publishers WeeklyH
Rec: BLH, K, PWH, SLJ
8 1/2 x 10 1/2 32 pp. 2002
978-0-14-230197-5 $6.99
See index for more titles by Nikki Grimes.
GRIMM, JACob
RAPUNZEL
Illustrated by Paul O. Zelinsky
“exquisite paintings in late Italian
Renaissance style illumine this hybrid
version of a classic tale…Suffused with
golden light, Zelinsky’s landscapes and
indoor scenes are grandly evocative,
composed and executed with superb
technical and emotional command.”
—Kirkus
Rec: K, NYTBR, PW, SLJ
9 x 12 48 pp. 2002
978-0-14-230193-7 $7.99
See index for more titles by Paul O. Zelinsky.
HALL, DonALD
OX-CART MAN
Illustrated by Barbara Cooney
“Like a pastoral symphony translated
into picture book format, the stunning
combination of text and illustrations recreates
the mood of nineteenth-century
rural new england.” —The Horn Book
Rec: AN, BLH, C, CE, CS, E, H, LC, NC, RB, SLJH
Caldecott Medal
8 x 10 40 pp. 1983
978-0-14-050441-5 $6.99
See index for more titles by Barbara Cooney.
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HARTMAn, bob
THE WOLF WHO CRIED BOY
Illustrated by Tim Raglin
Little Wolf is tired of his mom’s cooking.
How he wishes his mother would
serve up a nice platter of his favorite dish
— boy! As Little Wolf trudges home
from school one day, he decides to
postpone his boring dinner by shouting
‘boy! boy!’ but what will happen when
a real boy finally comes along? “A fun
twist on a traditional tale.”
—School Library Journal
Rec: BLH, K, PW, SLJ
8 x 10 32 pp. 2004
978-0-14-240159-0 $6.99
HATkoFF, CRAIG
GOOD-BYE, TONSILS!
Illustrated by Marilyn Mets
There’s only one way to make Juliana’s
nonstop sore throats go away, and that’s
to remove her tonsils. Dr. Ward and
Juliana’s parents help Juliana understand
what will happen when she’s in the
hospital. by the time she has her surgery,
she knows just what to expect. “A great
guide with practical advice and creative
ideas for those who face a similar situation.”
—Children’s Literature
Rec: BL, PW, SLJ
9 x 8 1/2 32 pp. 2004
978-0-14-240133-0 $6.99
HAZen, bARbARA SHook
TIGHT TIMES
Illustrated by Trina Schart Hyman
“A small boy’s father loses his job. The
illustrations are full of human details that
capture the mood perfectly.” —Booklist
Rec: BKL, BL, E, NC, RB, TE
8 7/8 x 7 1/8 32 pp. 1983
978-0-14-050442-2 $5.99
See index for more titles by Trina Schart Hyman.
Ruth Heller
WoRLD of nAtuRe
ANIMALS BORN ALIVE AND WELL
From the largest whale to the smallest
shrew, Animals born Alive and Well offers
a wealth of information on mammals,
and a source of pleasure for any
nature lover.
8 3/4 x 9 1/4 48 pp. 1999
978-0-698-11777-8 $7.99
CHICKENS AREN’T THE ONLY ONES
“A highly original book, on the improbable
subject of eggs...simple enough for
three-year-olds, and complex enough for
those considerably older.” —The New
Yorker “bold, bright illustrations complement
the informative text...A touch of
humor and rhyme leave youngsters with
a wealth of information—and an impressive
new vocabulary word.”
—The Mailbox
Rec: RB, TE
8 3/4 x 9 1/4 48 pp. 1999
978-0-698-11778-5 $7.99
PLANTS THAT NEVER EVER BLOOM
“Mushrooms, lichen, seaweed and
mosses are...included in this brightly
illustrated look at non-blooming plants.”
—School Library Journal
Rec: SLJ
8 3/4 x 9 3/8 48 pp. 1999
978-0-698-11558-3 $6.99
THE REASON FOR A FLOWER
“brilliantly shows [the] interdependency
of plants and animals.” —Natural Science
Center News “one rarely finds such richness
in a book at the low cost of Heller’s
extravagantly beautiful creation.”
—Publishers Weekly
Rec: LAT, PW, RB
8 3/4 x 9 3/8 48 pp. 1999
978-0-698-11559-0 $6.99