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My Friend Rabbit by Eric Rohmann 2003 Caldecott Medal winner Mouse and Rabbit are friends, even though Rabbit has a knack for
trouble. When Mouse's toy airplane gets stuck in a tree, Rabbit has a
plan to get it down. Will Rabbit's plan work, or will it be
"another fine mess"? |
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The Spider and the Fly by Mary
Howitt, illustrated by Cathie Shuttleworth 2003 Caldecott Honor book "Will you walk into my parlor?" said the Spider to the Fly.
Howitt's 1829 cautionary poem gets a new twist with silver-sheened
black-and-white illustrations that harken back to the silent film era. A
little too tongue-in-cheek for little ones, this book is sure to be a
hit with Lemony Snicket fans. |
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Noah's Ark by Jerry Pinkney Jerry Pinkney reinvigorates the oft-told tale of Noah and
the flood. While the story is a straightforward retelling of the Bible
classic, Pinkney's signature watercolors are lush and energetic. |
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Rap a Tap Tap: Here's Bojangles - Think of That by Leo and Diane Dillon 2003 Coretta Scott King Honor Book With simple rhyming text and bold illustrations the Dillons tell the
life story of ground-breaking African-American tap dancer, Bill "Bojangles"
Robinson. Children can "rap a tap tap" along to this playful,
toe-tapping story. |
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The Moon Ring by Randy Duburke 2003 John Steptoe Award Winner One hot summer night Maxine harnesses the magic of the blue moon and
is whisked off on a series of wild adventures. The playful, expressive
illustrations will instantly draw children into this energetic story.
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