USBBY International List Picture Books List

Coat, J. (2012). Hippopposites. New York: Appleseed Books.

             This innovative board book uses to shape of a hippopotamus to display common opposite attributes such as right/left, large/small, thin/thick... It also helps build vocabulary with terms like opaque/transparent, clear/blurry and free/caged.  An excellent book for young and older readers as it well help expand their scope of language. 

 

Genre:   Fiction

Format: Picture Book
Suggested Age or Grade level (s):  Ages 1 - 4
Awards:   2013 USBBY International List Picture Books List
                2013 ALA Notable Children's Books  

 

 

 

Davies, N., & Rubbino, S. (2012). Just ducks!. Somerville, Mass: Candlewick Press.

             From the time she is awakened by the quacking to the stillness of bedtime, our main character explores the activities of ducks. The audience is carried through the activities of a ducks daily life in all seasons by the commentaries of our main character.  Nicola Davies uses small "captions" next to watercolor images to increase the readers knowledge of ducks.             

                  

Genre:   Fiction

Format: Picture Book
Suggested Age or Grade level (s):  Ages 5 - 9
Awards:   2013 USBBY International List Picture Books List
                2013 ALA Notable Children's Books  



Hovland, H (2012). John jensen feels different. Grand Rapids, Mich:Eerdmans Books for Young    Readers.

       From the time he wakes up until he goes to sleep John Jensen ponders what makes him different.  He speculates that people everywhere see him as different but is that really true or is it that he is the only one obsessed with him seeming different.  The bright brightly colored comic strip like drawings help the reader see the reality of John's surroundings.  A great story to help teach character building skills.

 

 

Genre:  Fiction

Format: Picture Book

Suggested Age or Grade level (s):  Ages 4 - 9

Awards:   2013 USBBY International List Picture Books List