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Cate Loveday
LIS 804.02
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Barnett, Mac and Jon Scieszka, illustrated by Matthew Myers. Battle Bunny
A Golden-esque Book gets transformed from a sweet story to one of danger! Added
elements will grab readers attention for a contrast that is sure to entertain readers of all
ages.
Bean, Jonathan. Building Our House
Drawings reminiscent of weekend comics enhance the charm of this story about a family
building a house. Small details added to each page will make it one to read again and again.
Billingsley, Franny, illustrated by G. Brian Karas. Big Bad Bunny
Mother mouse is looking for her little baby, can she find him with a big bad bunny in the
forest? Changes in perspective expertly display all sides of the story.
Black, Michael Ian, illustrated by Debbie Ohi. Im Bored
Convince a potato that kids arent boring? Harder than you think! On mostly white pages
color is used to show the real things that make being a kid fun, along with the imaginary.
Dominguez, Angela. Maria Had a Little Llama
This nursery rhyme gets a new look with Peruvian culture and a llama! Saturated colors
bring warmth and exuberance to a well-loved story.
Evans, Shane. We March
The sun rises, its a new day and a new dream. Large easy to decipher pictures mixed with
simple text make this a perfect book for young ones interested in freedom.
Floca, Brian. Locomotive
Sepia Tones create an old-fashioned account of a familys journey on the powerful
locomotive during the Westward Expansion. The details in the train itself will keep
viewers attention for long read alouds.
Gleeson, Libby, illustrated by Armin Greder. The Great Bear
A bear is trapped in a cage and forced to perform for people until he escapes. The dark
colors and eerie faces of the individuals displays the ugliness that is animal abuse in
captivity for personal entertainment.
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Gravett, Emily. Wolves
Mixed media elements immerse the reader inside Rabbits book, where wolves can jump off
the pages. A character in itself, the book, literally becomes a possible ending for our rabbit
and wolf.
Jeffers, Oliver. This Moose Belongs to Me
A boy takes a moose as a pet, or so he thinks. The contrast of simplistic characters painted
over lush landscapes will delight readers. A quirky story, paired with equally entertaining
art.
Lunde, Darrin, illustrated by Catherine Stock. After the Kill
The African food chain comes full circle in this informational text. Watercolors and gouache
add texture and provide the reader with a chance to get close to the decomposition without
feeling overwhelmed.
McCarty, Peter. Jeremy Draws a Monster
Jeremys world is a canvas, through his doodles we seem him create a monster full of
texture and rich color. We cant let our monsters say forever, soon we have to move on.
Mora, Pat, illustrated by David Frampton. The Song of Francis and the Animals
Intricate woodcuts with the use of earth tones bring both spiritual and natural elements to
the story of a man who cared for and celebrated all Gods creatures.
Morales, Yuyi. Nio Wrestles the World
No opponent is a match for our young luchador! Vibrant colors and bold typography bring
the action to the center of the ring and will leave you cheering for more.
Radunsky, Vladimir. On a Beam of Light
The work and essence of Albert Einstein is captured in the books small details. The
textured paper and quick lines have a sense of the constant movement of a genius at work.
Rosen, Michael, illustrated by Quentin Blake. Michael Rosens Sad Book
A man copes with loss by examining how we experience grief. Haunting gray tones and
negative space are used to depict the weight and space sadness can take up inside and
around you.
Smith, Lane. John, Paul, George & Ben Large typography and miniature representations of our founding fathers enhance the humor of where they might have begun. A fun and approachable introduction to American history.
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Stein, David Ezra. Dinosaur Kisses
A dinosaurs exploration with affection shows that we all love in our own ways. Thick
outlines and part crayon illustrations evoke the nostalgia of a coloring book and childhood
experiences with art and affection.
Trottier, Maxine, illustrated by Isabelle Arsenault. Migrant
Always moving, living in homes filled with other families ghosts, Ana uses her imagination
to explain her family dynamics. Pale opaque colors allow you to see the temporariness and
beauty in the situation.
Zuckerberg, Randi, illustrated by Joe Berger. Dot
A palate of pinks and oranges indoors, turns into a variety of colors outside that no camera
filter could capture. A clever mix of digital and traditional media remind us we all need to
reboot.