By Libby Walden, Illustrated by Richard Jones (tiger tales – 2019 )
In this stunning picture book, lyrical text and enchanting illustrations beautifully depict each stage of life and the journey of transformation that we experience as we grow up.
As spending a week with Lu, readers can help her spot as many patterns as possible before the week is through. This is a playful picture book about patterns and to enjoy discovering many different kind pattern everywhere. >>>At the end, included the explanation of different kinds of patterns.
Tilly’s friends are all going to exciting places for their vacations, but she is staying at home. Mom says they’ll have a great time together, but Tilly thinks it’s impossible to have any fun on vacation at home! Or is it? Let’s find out exactly what Tilly’s mom has in her mind.
This is a lift-the-flap book by Karen Katz who creates a lot of children’s picture books. Each page of the book says ” I’m a big sister. My baby sister…..” and the following page ” But I can….”, and then flap the page up to show what/how her big sister does. It will be helpful to establish understanding of new big sister’s role.>>>Other books by Karen Kate in SHI collection.
児童絵本を数多く制作しているKaren Katzによる、飛び出す仕掛けの絵本。各ページは” I’m a big sister. My baby sister…..”と書かれ、反対のページには” But I can….”, となり、そのページを持ち上げると赤ちゃんより自分が出来ることを絵とテキストで示している。幼い妹への姉の役割を理解するのに、役立つ絵本である。>>>SHEのコレクションにある同作者の作品。
By Marilyn Singer, Illustrated by Alette Straathof (Words & Pictures ~ 2020)
The book begins that a young lady gifts a flower to a young man. It’s the true that every creature wants a mate. From huddling garter snakes to wooing whales, celebrate all the way earth’s creatures say “I love you!” A beautiful poem about love and all the different ways it is shown throughout nature.>>>In the last pages, found the natural scientific information of different animals’ courtship.
絵本の冒頭は、若い女性が青年に花をプレゼントすることから始まる。どの生物も連れ合いを求めることは事実である。ガーターヘビ(北米に多い蛇)の絡み合いもクジラの求婚の歌も、この地球上には様々な生物によって多様なるI LOVE YOUの表現があることを祝福している。愛を語る美しい詩も、自然界で繰り広げられる異なる求愛表現も。>>>巻末ページに、異なる動物による求愛の自然科学的解説あり。
By Ree Drummond, Illustrated by Jacqueline Rogers (HARPER – 2017)
Littel Ree used to be a city girl. Now she and her parents move to the ranch and lives with her grandparents. Little Ree loves cooking with Grandma. But soon Little Ree discovers that ranch life can be tough. With warmth and humor, the author shows that being a country girl isn’t about right pair of boots, it’s about the right attitude.
By Alex Dorros and Arthur Dorros, Illustrated by Susan Guevara (Abrams Books for Young Readers – 2007)
In a small village, Hercules is known for his great strength and Socrates for his keen intelligence. Whenever the village have a problem, they need one or the other for help. Each man argues that he is the most important person in the village. >>> With characteristic mix of Spanish and English, the author, Arthur Dorros inspired the story which his son, Alex Dorros wrote as being at twelve years old.
By Megan Wagner Lloyd, Illustrated by Abigail Halpin ( Alfred A. Knopf – 2017 )
With hot chocolate in the winter. With rainbows in the spring. With picnics in the summer. And leaf chasing in the fall. Every time is the right time for fort building! Children’s imagination gives a lot of fun and creation as enjoying each season and opportunity.
By Cheryl Keely, Illustrated by Celia Krampien ( Sleeping Bear Press – 2017 )
What is a bridge? Is it just a structure to connect one point of land with another? Or is it much more? Discover the many ways bridge can bring us together. Fun, bouncy text and informative sidebars are complemented by colorful, detailed illustration in this around-the world journey.
>>>After reading the book and getting idea of bridge, children can try to create own bridge with everyday goods to improve own STEM skill.
By Eileen Spinelli, Illustrated by Geraldo Valerio ( Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers – 2004 )
HATS! Unique, distinctive, wonderful hats! This bright and cheerful picture book presents many different kinds hats from all over the world, and all different epoch of the human history. And then, the reader might think twice before going outside without your hat.