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This genre uses comic strip pictures and text to create a new type of story that kids of all ages can enjoy.

What are graphic novels?

These books help students learn their alphabet or learn how to count.

What are concept books?

These picture books leave children singing or chanting all day long.

What are nursery rhymes/songs?

These books are easy for teachers to allow the whole class to participate in reading, usually by pointing to each word and reading together.

What are big books?

\ Based on the criteria found on page 113, Baby Touch and Feel Farm would receive this score. 1= would not recommended 10=highly recommend

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Based on the criteria found on page 116, The Completed Hickory Dickory Dock would receive this score. 1= would not recommended 10=highly recommendThe Completed Hickory Dickory Dock

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Based on the criteria found on page 127, Poke-A-Dot Old MacDonald’s Farm would receive this score. 1= would not recommended 10=highly recommend

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Based on the criteria found on page 182, Hey, Little AntHey, Little Ant would receive this score. 1= would not recommended 10=highly recommend

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This author wrote the bedtime classic about a rabbit who gives daily salutations to a celestial being. A spin off has been created to take into consideration today’s technological society.

MARGARET WISE BROWN? Who is

This author is well-known for her books for younger children. She captures the essence of the preschool psyche and delights parents as well. Max and Ruby are beloved characters in many of her books, and some of those books can be viewed on PBS Kids.

ROSEMARY WELLS? Who is

This author wrote “Let’s Get a Pup!” said Kate, which is about an alternative punk working class couple who listened to their daughter’s suggestion to get a new puppy after her cat dies.

BOB GRAHAM? Who is

These authors wrote about Ahmed, a young butagaz boy in Cairo, Egypt, who makes his daily rounds through sunbleached streets and daily market stalls to deliver cooking oil. At the end of the story, he shares a special secret. He can write his name.

FLORENCE PARRY HEIDE AND JUDITH GILLILAND? Who are

This Caldecott Medal-winning illustrator has been recognized as an outstanding artist in the medium of woodcut. Her illustrations are lovely hand-colored prints that convey the rough edges of life in another century. In Snowflake Bently she uses strong black lines to create pleasing patterns of individual snowflakes.

MARY AZARIAN? Who is

This illustrator is probably one of the best-known creators of fantasy in children’s books. One of his classic books was turned into an animated movie and is repeatedly viewed by many during the Christmas season. He also illustrated Jumanji, The Widow’s Broom, Two Bad Ants and The Stranger.

CHRIS VAN ALLSBURG? Who is

This author and illustrator uses watercolor-and-pencil collages in his works. He wrote a picture book about a boy named Moses and his deaf classmates who go to a concert and learn a unique way to listen to music. He most recent work is Arbeit Macht Frei, Work Sets You Free.

ISAAC MILLMAN? Who is

This illustrator’s work strikes emotion in readers in the book Martin’s Big Words. In fact, his illustration on the cover of this book speaks for itself and no title is necessary.

BRYAN COLLIER? Who is

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