CBW Roundup: Elementary Picture Books, continued

The Library Lion, 
by Michelle Knudsen and Kevin Hawkes

A lion is in the library, and no one knows what to do.  At least he is a quiet lion.

The works of 
Robert McCloskey

McCloskey is so awesome, he was declared a living legend by the Library of Congress in 2000.  Make Way for Ducklings, Blueberries for Sal, and One Morning in Maine are some of our all-time favorites.

Miss Nelson is Missing, 
by Harry G. Allard and James Marshall
This humorous story follows the kids of room 207 as they deal with a scary substitute teacher.

Miss Rumphius, 
by Barbara Cooney 

The landscapes in this award-winning picture book are as beautiful as its message.  Miss Rumphius is timeless.

Misty of Chincoteague, 
by Marguerite Henry and Wesley Dennis

For horse lovers, young and old.

My Friend is Sad, 
by Mo Willems

What does it take to make a sad elephant happy?  This goofy book about friendship has the answer!

Paddington,  
by Michael Bond and Peggy Fortnum

After more than fifty years, Paddington remains one of the world's most adored Teddy bears, along with Milne's Winnie the Pooh, and Jean Robinson's Teddy Robinson.

The works of Dr. Seuss

These rhyming classics are great for reading out loud (even though it's sometimes a challenge!)  We like Horton Hatches the Egg, Fox in Socks, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, Green Eggs and Ham, The Lorax, and...yeah...pretty much all of them.

Seven Silly Eaters, 
by Mary Ann Hoberman and Marla Frazee

Engaging verses and intricate, wacky pictures make this book about a topsy-turvy household of picky eaters lots of fun.

The works of David Weisner

We can't get enough of David Weisner, whose books are not only gorgeous, but also smart, funny, and sophisticated.  Try The Three Pigs and Flotsam.

Kim Prosise