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Ages 3-8 • Picture Books ◆
JeFFeRS, SUSAn
BROTHER EAGLE, SISTER SKY
“The story is an adaptation of a speech
delivered by Chief Seattle at treaty negotiations
in the 1850s…Jeffers has paired
Seattle’s eloquence with her dreamy,
meticulous illustrations and the resulting
images are haunting…Together,
Seattle’s words and Jeffers’s images create
a powerful message; this thoughtful book
deserves to be pondered and cherished by
all.” —Publishers Weekly
Rec: K, PW, SLJ
9 1/2 x 12 32 pp. 2002
978-0-14-230132-6 $7.99
JoHnSon, JAne
THE TRUE STORY OF PETER RABBIT
How a Letter became a Children’s Classic
When young noel falls ill, it is a story
from family friend beatrix Potter that
brings a smile to his face.
9 x 9 1/2 40 pp. 2006
978-0-14-240789-9 $7.99
JoHnSon, STePHen T.
ALPHABET CITY
From the A of a construction sawhorse
to the Z of a fire escape, this unique
alphabet book will satisfy the eye and
the imagination. “The twenty-six studies
command attention and encourage
readers to conduct similar explorations
of their own. While some are easy to
decipher and others are more challenging,
all are imaginative, stimulating, and
striking.” —The Horn Book “Sure to
intrigue, and art teachers, especially, will
enjoy finding ways to use such a unique
offering.” —Booklist
Rec: BKL, C, E, HH, K, PW, TE
Caldecott Honor
8 1/2 x 10 1/2 32 pp. 1999
978-0-14-055904-0 $6.99
CITY BY NUMBERS
“In this wordless companion to Alphabet
City, Johnson joins the likes of Tana
Hoban, Arlene Alda, and Donald Crews
in his attraction to the numbers, letters,
shapes, and compositions found in the
architecture and infrastructures of outdoor
places and public spaces…Children
will relish the game of locating numbers,
while adults will pause over Johnson’s
deliberate use of shape and color to influence
mood.” —Kirkus
Rec: K, SLJ
8 1/2 x 10 1/2 32 pp. 2003
978-0-14-056636-9 $6.99
JonAS, Ann
THE QUILT
A small African-American girl is overjoyed
with the new patchwork quilt her
parents have made. And as she sleeps,
it comes alive, turning into a fantastical
dreamscape. “It’s a book that captures
and articulates a simple truth, and makes
us feel affectionate towards it.”
—Christian Science Monitor
Rec: AN, CSM, KH
8 7/8 x 7 1/8 40 pp. 1994
978-0-14-055308-6 $6.99
JoneS, RebeCCA C.
MATTHEW AND TILLY
Illustrated by Beth Peck
Set in the diverse neighborhood of a big
city, this poignant and universal story
of friendship tells about two best pals
who share everything—even making
up after a quarrel. Rich oil paintings by
beth Peck “linger in the mind long after
they have been seen” (School Library
Journal).
Rec: BL, CR, CS, HG, K, NYT, PW, R, SLJ, TE, W
7 1/2 x 10 32 pp. 1995
978-0-14-055640-7 $6.99
JURMAIn, SUZAnne TRIPP
GEORGE DID IT ❖
Illustrated by Larry Day
“A factual, focused, and entertaining account
of the making of the nation’s first
president….” —School Library JournalH
Rec: BKL, BLH, K, PWH, SLJH
8 1/2 x 11 40 pp. 2007
978-0-14-240895-7 $6.99
kALMAn, MAIRA
FIREBOAT
The inspiring true story of the John J.
Harvey-a retired new York City fireboat
reinstated on September 11, 2001.
“[kalman’s] artistry is as compassionate
as it is brilliant…by focusing on the boat
and the people who worked on it, loved
it, and placed it at the service of their
city, kalman casts a blessing far and wide.
A hundred years from now, when people
want to know what we told our children
about 9/11, kalman’s book should be
among the first answers.” —BooklistH
Rec: BLH, CH, HH, K, PWH, SLJH
10 x 10 48 pp. 2005
978-0-14-240362-4 $6.99
NEXT STOP GRAND CENTRAL
“[An] exuberant tribute to new York
City’s newly renovated landmark.
kalman re-creates the energy of the
place—and the energy of the place is
people....Along with her trademark zany
humor, kalman has managed to weave
a surprising amount of information into
her text....From cover to cover, this is a
giddy, quirky, unforgettable romp.”
—School Library JournalH
Rec: BLH, BL, C, H, K, NYT, SLJH
10 3/4 x 8 5/8 40 pp. 2001
978-0-698-11888-1 $6.99
OOH-LA-LA (MAX IN LOVE)
Max, a millionaire dog poet, has come
to Paris from new York to see the sights
and find his heart’s desire. As he basks in
the glitter and glow of Paris, Max finds
himself in the midst of cosmopolitan
expatriates and eccentric Parisiennes.
“brilliant, bold, funny, and obscure, this
is definitely one of kalman’s best efforts
to date.” —School Library Journal
Rec: K, PW, SLJ
8 x 10 40 pp. 2002
978-0-14-055537-0 $6.99
WHAT PETE ATE FROM A TO Z
“kalman unleashes her extravagant
whimsy in this loquacious alphabet
book, ‘in which a certain dog devours a
myriad of items which he should not.’…
kalman paints affectionate portraits of
the unstoppable Pete, the now-missing
objects and their disappointed owners…
Her overblown alliteration and fabulous
gouaches gush with glamour.”
—Publishers WeeklyH
Rec: BL, H, K, NYTBR. PWH, SLJH
8 1/2 x 10 1/8 48 pp. 2003
978-0-14-250159-7 $6.99
kARAS, G. bRIAn
ATLANTIC
“In this large, square volume, karas’s
crafty combination of wit and naivete
offers viewers intriguing and amusing marine
perspectives…In the end, the book is
also a lesson about preserving the ocean
waters, strongly stated in brief concluding
notes.” —School Library Journal
Rec: BLH, C, K, PW, SLJ
10 1/4 x 11 1/2 32 pp. 2004
978-0-14-240027-2 $6.99
See index for more titles by G. Brian Karas.