Picture Books & Poetry

Fiction

Granddaddy's Turn: A Journey to the Ballot Box - Michael S. Bandy & Eric Stein
Life on the farm with Granddaddy is full of hard work, but despite all the chores, Granddaddy always makes time for play, especially fishing trips. Even when there isn't a bite to catch, he reminds young Michael that it takes patience to get what's coming to you. One morning, when Granddaddy heads into town in his fancy suit, Michael knows that something very special must be happening--and sure enough, everyone is lined up at town hall! For the very first time, Granddaddy is allowed to vote, and he couldn't be more proud. But can Michael be patient when justice just can't come soon enough?

Bear & Hare Snow! - Emily Gravett
Friends Bear and Hare go out and play in the snow.

Chasing Freedom: The Life Journeys of Harriet Tubman and Susan B. Anthony Inspired by Historical Facts - Nikki Grimes
In this imaginative biographical story, Harriet Tubman and Susan B. Anthony sit down over a cup of tea in 1904 to reminisce about their struggles and triumphs in the service of freedom and women's rights.

Here Comes Valentine Cat - Deborah Underwood
Cat does not want to send a valentine to anyone, until some unexpected gifts from the dog next door make him change his mind.



Biographies

Beatrix Potter and Her Paint Box - David McPhail
Chronicles the life of children's illustrator and author Beatrix Potter, examining how art influenced her young life.

Ada Byron Lovelace and the Thinking Machine - Laurie Wallmark
Offers an illustrated telling of the story of Ada Byron Lovelace, from her early creative fascination with mathematics and science and her devastating bout with measles, to the ground-breaking algorithm she wrote for Charles Babbage's analytical engine.

Poetry

Amazing Places - poems selected by Lee Bennett Hopkins
Poems focusing on unique places of historical, environmental, and/or cultural interest in the United States by poets from diverse backgrounds, including Alma Flor Ada, Joseph Bruchac, Nikki Grimes, Lee Bennett Hopkins, Linda Sue Park, and many others. Includes additional information about each place, and sources.

National Geographic Book of Nature Poetry - edited by J. Patrick Lewis

When words in verse are paired with the awesomeness of nature, something magical happens. Beloved former U.S. Poet Laureate J. Patrick Lewis curates an exuberant poetic celebration of the natural world in this stellar collection of nature poems. From trickling streams to deafening thunderstorms to soaring mountains, discover majestic photography perfectly paired with contemporary (such as Billy Collins), classics (such as Robert Frost), and never-before-published works."-- Provided by publisher

Beastly Verse - illustrated by Joohee Yoon
This is an anthology of 16 animal poems for children, illustrated by the graphic artist JooHee Yoon. The authors range from Lewis Carroll to D. H. Lawrence to Anonymous.