Staff Picks for Child | |
 | Big Momma Makes the WorldWritten by Phyllis RootIllustrated by Helen Oxenbury Fiction This picture book, written by Phyllis Root and illustrated by Helen Oxenbury, tells the story of the world as created by Big Momma, a no-nonsense character who keeps an eye on the world from above, occasionally saying, "Better straighten up down there!" but just as often, she looks down and says, "That's good. That's real good." Recommended by mj |
 | Have Fun, Anna Hibiscus!Written by AtinukeIllustrated by Lauren Tobia Fiction “Anna Hibiscus lives in Africa, amazing Africa”. Anna Hibiscus stories are gems. Each book contains short stories celebrating Anna’s extended family that combine the traditional and modern ways in which they live. We learn of clothing, customs and community in her world and at the same time see that Anna deals with similar problems such as her little brothers, Double and Trouble. Recommended by Carol |
 | ZeroWritten by Kathryn OtoshiIllustrated by Kathryn Otoshi Fiction Zero is bummed because she's different and despite her efforts to stretch and straighten, twist and turn, she isn't like the other numbers. With little self-esteem, Zero believes she just doesn't count. Beautifully colored hand painted numbers can be big bullies until a pile-up forces zero through nine to take a look at value in a whole new way. With the help of their new friend Zero, the numbers find they can reach greater heights. Recommended by Jonas |