SC Picture Book Award Nominees
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All the Water in the World
by George Ella Lyon Year Published: 2011All the Water in the World by George Ella Lyon totally immerses the reader in the water cycle. From blue end papers and thrashing water on the title page, the reader is taken to a view of the tiny blue planet Earth from space. From space, Lyon moves to the familiar: water coming from a hose, puddles, and a cup of water. She also explains the water cycle using a wealth of vocabulary quite artfully and effectively. The reader will feel the words. Evaporation is shown by having the words "swirl up" and rise up the page from the sea. The use of blues, purples, and greens to convey wetness is quite effective, as is the use of browns and beige depicting a place where very little water is available.Belle, the Last Mule at Gee's Bend: A Civil Rights Story
by Calvin Alexander Ramsey and Bettye Stroud Year Published: 2011A boy visiting rural Gee’s Bend, AL, learns about the struggle for civil rights from a townswoman who participated in the events of those tumultuous years.
Brothers at Bat: The True Story of an Amazing All-Brother Baseball Team
by Audrey Varnick Year Published: 2012This book shares the story of the Acerras (pronounced “Uh-cher-ruh”- accent on the middle syllable, with the “CH” sound being more like “chair” and less like “Cher”) and their sixteen children, who had enough members to fill every position on a baseball team.
Chloe and the Lion
by Mac Barnett Year Published: 2012Mac and Adam are the author and illustrator of this humorous, quirky picture book, Chloe and the Lion, and they were friends until Adam decides a dragon would be cooler to draw instead of a lion and Mac fires him. What’s an author to do? Things go from bad to worse artistically until the main character, Chloe, steps in to save her own story as well as her own drawing.
Chopsticks
by Amy Krouse Rosenthal Year Published: 2012This book of kinship explores the dynamic of two inseparable friends. Chopsticks do everything together until one of them gets hurt! At first, the other one stays with his buddy through the healing process. Eventually, he is persuaded to go out and do things on his own. What results is a growth that wouldn't have occurred if they hadn't separated, as well as a lifelong friendship that can't be "broken."
Cloudette
by Tom Lichtenheld Year Published: 2011Cloudette is a very small cumulus cloud who, for the most part, doesn’t mind being small. She enjoys the perks of being little, which include being called cute nicknames, having the best seat when watching fireworks, and being really good at hide-and-seek. Cloudette does have times when she feels like she isn’t as important as bigger clouds. She can’t create powerful rain storms, make gardens grow, or cause a snowstorm resulting in a snow day. One day, Cloudette is blown to a new neighborhood. There she finds a pond that is in danger of drying up. She takes all of her strength to create a rain storm that replenishes the pond, proving that even small clouds can make a big difference. Cloudette is a modern Little Engine that Could
, reminding readers that everyone can make a difference. This book can also be used to introduce the water cycle to young children.Here Come the Girl Scouts!
by Shana Corey Year Published: 2012This adventurous and true story of Girl Scout founder, Juliette Gordon Low, known as Daisy to her family and friends, is told with warmth, humor and excellent illustrations.
Little Dog Lost: True Story of a Brave Dog Named Baltic
by Monica Carnesi Year Published: 2011A true story, residents of Grudziadz, Poland, saw a dog floating on an ice floe in the Vistula River in January of 2010, but couldn’t reach it. A scientific research ship found the dog 15 miles out in the Baltic Sea and were able to rescue him. He’s now a crew member.
No Sleep for the Sheep!
by Karen Beaumont Year Published: 2011A sleepy sheep finds no rest until all the farm animals are safely tucked in inside the big red barn.
One Cool Friend
by Toni Buzzeo Year Published: 2012When Elliot and his father visit the aquarium, Elliot discovers a friend who shares the same sense of style and properness. Unfortunately, this friend is one of the Magellanic penguins living at the aquarium. Elliot politely asks his father if he can have a penguin, and his father, noticing the plush penguins for sale in the aquarium gift shop, gives him permission. Elliot takes his new friend, Magellan, from the aquarium and returns home. But, it isn’t long before Elliot’s father discovers the truth about his son’s new friend.
Pete the Cat: Rocking in My School Shoes
by Eric Litwin Year Published: 2011Pete the Cat is back! This time his adventures draw him to school. He goes through the school day with usual woes. But, goodness no, Pete does not get upset. He reminds students to stay calm and stay cool while rockin’ in school.
RRRalph
by Lois Ehlert Year Published: 2012This book, full of artistic energy, also involves an energetic dog names Ralf. His appealing personality grabs the reader as the narrator asks the dog numerous questions. Ralf answers them all using puppy puns! The kids will enjoy trying to answer these canine questions!
Sarah Emma Edmonds was a Great Pretender
by Carrie Jones Year Published: 2011Sarah Emma Edmonds ran away from home and needed money fast! She decided to join the Union Army. As a boy, she could do more, and that’s just what she did! As Frank Thompson, Sarah was male nurse and eventually an important spy, Her role in the Civil War is unique and daring!
The Astonishing Secret of Awesome Man
by Michael Chabon Year Published: 2011Once upon a time, there lived a man. But he was no ordinary man. He was awesome. He held super powers that astonish and defeat anyone he meets. This crusader does just that. Awesome Man goes toe to toe with many villains, including his nemesis, The Flying Eyeball! Through the drama, readers find out that Awesome Man has a secret identity. Who is this hero?
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind
by Will Kamkwamba and Bryan Mealer Year Published: 2012The author details how he ignored naysayers and was able to bring electricity and running water to his Malawian village when he built a makeshift windmill out of scrap metal and spare parts.
The Camping Trip that Changed America:Teddy Roosevelt, John Muir and our National Parks
by Barb Rosenstock Year Published: 2012After reading John Muir’s book about the California wilderness and his fear that it would soon vanish, President Theodore Roosevelt asked Muir to show him this wilderness. After seeing the breathtaking sights and listening to Muir’s stories Roosevelt set about creating parks, monuments and wilderness areas for future generations to enjoy.
The Day Dirk Yeller Came to Town
by Mary Casanova Year Published: 2011Here's a Western that's definitely different. We come into town on the very day that outlaw Dirk Yeller hits town. He's a big guy with a reputation. Even his horse looks mean. Dirk wanders around town looking for something to soothe his restlessness. He's unsuccessful until he runs into our narrator, a youngster who understands Dirk's situation. They meet in a typical old Western street scene but there’s no gunfight. The boy leads Dirk to the town library! Librarian Miss Jenny finds Dirk the right book and the boy helps him with the hard words. Dirk leaves, but promises he'll be back... not to terrorize the town but to continue using the library and, with an amorous wink, visit the librarian. The illustrations are lively and detailed: follow the lipsmacking cat as it attempts to get a mousey meal and chuckle at the rewards on the wanted posters.
Three Hens and a Peacock
by Lester L. Laminack Year Published: 2011Everything was quiet on the Tucker’s farm…..until the day that peacock showed up!
Wiener Wolf
by Jeff Crosby Year Published: 2011Wiener Dog was bored with his life. He thought there really be must more so he leaves his cozy home to find it. Only to realize his life was pretty wonderful just the way it was.
Wink: the Ninja Who Wanted to Nap
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