Monday, December 13, 2010

New Children's Books

Oh, David! - David Shannon
Even as a toddler, David was a challenge to his parents.  (Board book)



Otto: The Autobiography of a Teddy Bear - Tomi Ungerer
Teddy bear Otto tells the story of his journey from among Jewish children in WWII Germany to the United States years later where he is reunited with David, his original owner.

Odetta, the Queen of Folk - Stephen Alcorn
A biography in verse, written by Samantha Thornhill. Illustrator Stephen Alcorn draws on personal dialogue with Odetta to describe the life and career of the American folksinger.



I See the Rhythm of Gospel - Toyomi Igus
This book relates the history of gospel music as reflected through the journey of African Americans from their arrival as slaves in America to the election of the United States' first black president, Barack Obama.

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