Bein' With You This Way (Lee & Low, 1994). Illustr. Michael Bryant. This "ode to diversity" follows a multicultural cast of children enjoying a day at the park.
Gaya Lives in a Blue House (Gyroscope Books, 2012). Illustr. Barbara Cooper. A New Age creation story with an inspirational message. Unique collage drawings by a noted abstract artist.
Hallelujah: A Christmas Celebration (Atheneum, 2000). Illustr. Cynthia Saint-James. The wonder of Christmas explored in the triumphal birth of Christ.
My Teacher Can Teach...Anyone! (Lee & Low, 2004). Illustr. Felipe Galindo. A young child expounds on the virtues of his teacher in this unusual alphabet book.
Night Is Coming (E.P. Dutton, 1991). Illustr. Jamichael Henterly. This soothing and sensitive look at night descending on a farm will put even the most rambunctious child to sleep.
Shake Dem Halloween Bones (Houghton Mifflin, 1997). Illustr. Mike Reed. You will not be able to sit still during this tribute to one of America's most cherished--and original--holiday.
Storm (Atheneum, 1993). Illustr. Michael Hayes. A lyrical homage to an everyday event seen through the eyes of two farm children.
Summer Sun Risin' (Lee & Low, 2002). Illustr. Don Tate. Prepare for nighttime by following this farm family through its daily ritual of chores.
To Hear the Angels Sing (Holiday House, 2002). Illustr. Jill Weber. Based on the popular song "Mary Had a Little Lamb," this nativity story reverberates with all of the wonder of the holiday.
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