I read:
Little Treasures: Endearments from Around the World
See Me Run - dogs unearth a dinosaur bone
Tia Isa Wants a Car - odd jobs to save for a car
Chirchir is Singing- Although Chirchir attempts to help don't go smoothly, her singing to the baby makes everyone's work easier.
Over and Under the Snow - descriptions of wildlife inhabiting the subnivean zone and skiing
Me, Jane - story of Jane Goodall, her toy monkey, Jubilee, and her great love for animals. Great note from Jane and simplistic, but appropriate illustrations.
Ten Little Caterpillars - and the food they eat and butterflies/moths they become
Tell Me the Day Backwards - Soft, soothing illustrations enhance this bedtime story of a bear's day backwards.
These Hands - African Americans' struggle for equality portrayed by a grandfather recounting to his grandson what his hands can, could or could not do. Illustrations are softly blurred reminiscent of memories.
All the Water in the World - description of the water cycle and importance of water. Rhythmic, descriptive language, centerfold vertical flip.
My favorite was These Hands by Margaret H. Mason because of the theme - success comes through hard work, determination, and family values.
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