Monday, January 28, 2013

Snow by Uri Shulevitz

"It's snowing, said boy with dog. "It's only a snowflake," said grandfather with beard. No one thinks one or two snowflakes will amount to anything. Not the man with the hat or the lady with the umbrella. Not even the television or the radio forecasters. But one boy and his dog have faith that the snow will amount to something spectacular, and when flakes start to swirl down on the city, they are also the only ones who know how to truly enjoy it. This playful depiction of a snowy day and the transformation of a city is perfectly captured in simple, poetic text and lively watercolor and pen-and-ink illustrations.

Monday, January 21, 2013

Paper Airplanes and Other Super Flyers (Kids Can Do It) by N. Francis

Here's a fun book for those indoor activities on a cold, wintery day! Maybe even save some and hang from the ceiling as a mobile. Neil Francis, an aviator and former pilot with the Royal Canadian Air Force, knows a lot about flying. He also knows how to have fun with aerodynamics. In this book in the Kids Can Do It series, he shows kids how to make 13 flyers from recycled materials such as pop cans, cardboard tubes and Styrofoam trays. Easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions, with Francis's expert advice on launching each super flyer, ensure a successful flight every time!

Monday, January 7, 2013

I Have a Dream: The Story of Martin Luther King by Margaret Davidson

An inspiring portrait of a man who changed the course of American history . . . Well documented, clearly written and illustrated with captivating photos."--"Kirkus Review. Here are some other titles -
A Picture Book of Martin Luther King, Jr. (Picture Book Biography) by David A. Adler, illustrated by Robert Casilla
Dare to Dream: Coretta Scott King and the Civil Rights Movement By Angela Shelf Medearis, illustrated by Anna Rich