![Amazing Faces](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/1600603343.jpg?itok=jtj4uJqJ)
The diversity of the United States is celebrated in this collection of poems accompanied by handsome, realistic watercolors.
Amazing Faces
![Won Ton and Chopstick](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0805099875.jpg?itok=J6_LgOWq)
Won Ton the cat is back with a new arrival: a puppy! How the adult cat and small dog get on — or not — (until ultimately they learn to live in harmony) is told in haiku. The staccato language of 17 syllable form adds humor and verve to ideally complement the expressive illustrations.
Won Ton and Chopstick
![Sweep Up the Sun](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0763669040.jpg?itok=PTCh-MQa)
The poem encourages readers to “Spread your feathers,/sweep up the sun,/ride the wind and explore.” When combined with stunning photographs of birds, many in motion, the natural world comes into crisp focus for a unique, lyrical exploration of North American birds.
Sweep Up the Sun
![A Poem in Your Pocket](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0307979474.jpg?itok=XSXXRF7M)
Mr. Tiffin’s class studies similes, metaphors and different types of poetry in preparation for a visit from a real poet for the school-wide celebration of National Poetry Month. In sharing with Ms. Crane, Ellinor discovers that she holds a “poem in the pocket of my mind.” Child-like illustrations combine with a gentle story which dispels many misconceptions about poetry.
A Poem in Your Pocket
![Over the Hills and Far Away](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0763677299.jpg?itok=O10mo8NF)
Nursery rhymes from around the globe are collected here with illustrations by more than 70 artists. The diversity of artistic styles, places of origin, and the combination of well and lesser known ditties (and additional verses) in a large format make this a book to share frequently.
Over the Hills and Far Away
![Out and About: A First Book of Poems](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0763676446.jpg?itok=gFuy8GF7)
Katy and her baby brother Olly go out and about through four seasons beginning with spring when “The birds are busy/And so am I.” Realistically rumpled children engage in recognizable activities are presented in short poems and the artist’s signature illustrations for a charming collection that celebrates childhood and the seasons.
Out and About: A First Book of Poems
![Lullaby and Kisses Sweet: Poems to Love with Your Baby](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/1419710370.jpg?itok=VPgyWr9d)
Every day, young children and their families can celebrate familiar things and activities in this sturdy, handsome, and appealing collection of 30 poems. Each short piece by a range of poets is about food, family, firsts, play and bedtime, creating a memorable collection just right for the youngest listener.
Lullaby and Kisses Sweet: Poems to Love with Your Baby
![Flutter and Hum: Animal Poems / Aleteo y Zumbido: Poemas de Animales](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/1627791035.jpg?itok=ffIRkPfv)
Short poems about animals appear in English and Spanish accompanied by textured illustrations reminiscent of folk art. An author’s note reveals that she is neither a poet nor native Spanish speaking but was launched into both Spanish and poetry when she discovered the work of Pablo Neruda.
Flutter and Hum: Animal Poems / Aleteo y Zumbido: Poemas de Animales
![After the Bell Rings: Poems About After-School Time](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0803738056.jpg?itok=sPw-5Fly)
“Like horses at the starting gate,/We shift and shuffle — we can’t wait” for the bell that signals the end of the school day. Violin practice, homework, television, and more call on kids during the week and are presented in clever rhyming poems and humorous cartoon illustrations.
After the Bell Rings: Poems About After-School Time
![When the Wind Blows](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0399160159.jpg?itok=_ai0awsF)
A grandmother and her grandson enjoy flying a kite on a windy spring day near their seaside home. Lush, textured illustrations show the landscape and animal inhabitants and the way wind plays with hats. Staccato rhymes chronicle the joy-filled day that ends with a shower.
When the Wind Blows
![When the Wind Blows](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0823430693.jpg?itok=I7w9Ema_)
Many things happen when the wind blows. Dune grass bends, waves spray, and “Copper whirls ‘round/Between two magnets/High aboveground” to generate electricity that is used to power our nation. Lyrical text and realistic illustrations provide a creative introduction to wind power.
When the Wind Blows
![Welcome to the Neighborhood](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0763665940.jpg?itok=9BbKIst5)
Forest animals “live as neighbors” and survive by building. The homes and their inhabitants are presented in stunning, earth-toned pop-ups accompanied by a brief but informative and engaging text.
Welcome to the Neighborhood
![My Bike](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0062336991.jpg?itok=7D6Bj-dP)
Tom rides his bicycle, passing busses, cars, and even an elephant. He then dons his costume and make-up for his job as a unicycle-riding circus clown. Broad forms and bright colors introduce Tom’s mode of transportation including the names of all the parts of a unicycle.
My Bike
![How Things Grow](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0448487683.jpg?itok=gf-wIHae)
A word on one side is illustrated on the opposing page of each spread. Lift the sturdy flap, and the egg becomes a chick, the acorn becomes an oak tree, etc. Even a very familiar caterpillar becomes a handsome butterfly in this thoughtfully presented glimpse of spring things.
How Things Grow
![Hooray for Hoppy](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0374301298.jpg?itok=GKr34BQP)
Hoppy, a small gray rabbit, uses his five senses to find out if spring has arrived yet. When it does, he calls his rabbit friends to share it with him. A recap of the five senses and what they do (and how Hoppy used them) finishes this lively look at a new and colorful season.
Hooray for Hoppy
![Finding Spring](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0062250191.jpg?itok=QwHKds0t)
As Maurice’s mother begins to hibernate, the bear cub impatiently goes out to find spring. Other animals — and readers — will recognize Maurice’s mistaken token of spring and enjoy the lush collage illustrations of the season when it finally arrives.
Finding Spring
![Flotsam](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0618194576.jpg?itok=iQexay0o)
A bright, science-minded boy goes to the beach equipped to collect and examine flotsam — anything floating that has been washed ashore. Bottles, lost toys, small objects of every description are among his usual finds. But there’s no way he could have prepared for one particular discovery: a barnacle-encrusted underwater camera, with its own secrets to share … and to keep. (2007 Caldecott Medal Winner)
Flotsam
![The Adventures of Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0316199982.jpg?itok=R_y28grk)
This magical story begins on an island far away where an imaginary friend is born. He patiently waits his turn to be chosen by a real child, but when he is overlooked time and again, he sets off on an incredible journey to the bustling city, where he finally meets his perfect match and-at long last-is given his special name: Beekle. (2015 Caldecott Medal Winner)
The Adventures of Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend
![Seeds of Freedom: The Peaceful Integration of Huntsville, Alabama](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0763669199.jpg?itok=fNzs6MI9)
Huntsville, Alabama, home to the Marshall Space Center, was desegregated nonviolently during the 1960s. The people there nurtured the seeds planted by Martin Luther King, Jr. and others as they worked for equality. Realistic watercolors are expressive, effectively evoking the period and people.
Seeds of Freedom: The Peaceful Integration of Huntsville, Alabama
![My Name Is Truth: The Life of Sojourner Truth](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0060758988.jpg?itok=SZ6NBjNs)
Isabella Baumfree was born into slavery but she would not remain enslaved. Instead, she took the name Sojourner Truth and a famous orator for the abolition of slavery and for women’s rights. Sojourner’s words swirl throughout deeply colored pages of expressive illustrations.
My Name Is Truth: The Life of Sojourner Truth
![Malcolm Little: The Boy Who Grew Up to Become Malcolm X](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/144241216X.jpg?itok=I3MKqQux)
Words are powerful; they can inspire and they can be hurtful, as Shabazz demonstrates in this touching look at her father’s early life. Realistic illustrations combine with a compelling narration to examine a man and the turbulent times in which he lived. Older, more sophisticated readers may gain more from Shabazz’s X: A Novel (opens in a new window).
Malcolm Little: The Boy Who Grew Up to Become Malcolm X
![Mahalia Jackson: Walking with Kings and Queens](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0060879440.jpg?itok=OwtRZchf)
This brief, broad introduction to gospel great, Mahalia Jackson, is sure to inform as well as arouse curiosity about her music and the times in which she lived. Happily, lots of audio exists to complement the richly illustrated glimpse of a fascinating woman.
Mahalia Jackson: Walking with Kings and Queens
![Leontyne Price: Voice of a Century](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0375856064.jpg?itok=w1qtG71g)
Born in the Mississippi Delta in 1927, the always musically gifted Mary Violet Leontyne Price would grow up to be the first African American to star at LaScala in Italy. Evocative illustrations swirl with poetic text to bring this star to life. Leontyne was preceded and may have been inspired by Marian Anderson, so this book pairs well with When Marian Sang: The True Recital of Marian Anderson (opens in a new window).
Leontyne Price: Voice of a Century
![John Henry: An American Legend](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0553513079.jpg?itok=G2sPD-PA)
John Henry was born to be a hero — strong, competitive and determined. The legendary steel-driving man brought to life through Ezra Jack Keat’s collage illustrations and jaunty text is again available hardcover in honor of its 50th anniversary.