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Picture Books (cont'd)

Boy Who Cried Fabulous

Boy Who Cried Fabulous
illustrated by Peter Ferguson
Tricycle Press, 2004
ISBN 978-1-58246-101-4

Roger thinks everything he sees is fabulous and gets so distracted by it all, that he is always late. His parents decide to ban the word “fabulous” from his vocabulary, but Roger knows “one thing for sure/ the world’s too wondrous to ignore/And so he finds another way/ so shout out what he has to say.” In the end, Roger’s mom and dad realize that the world is a fabulous place and that their son Roger is the most fabulous thing of all.

Awards
Seal of Approval, National Parenting Center, 2004; Booksense Pick of the List, Spring/Summer 2004

Pigs, Pigs, Pigs!

Pigs, Pigs, Pigs!
written by Lesléa Newman
illustrated by Erika Oller
published by Simon & Schuster, 2003
ISBN: 978-0-689-84979-4

The pigs are coming to play—hooray! But first the townsfolk put on a feast so the pigs can do what they do best—pig out! Then the sows put on a show that makes everyone go hog-wild with delight!

Dogs, Dogs, Dogs!

Dogs, Dogs, Dogs!
illustrated by Erika Oller
Simon & Schuster, 2002
ISBN 978-0-689-84492-8

One dog walking through the city all alone—but not for long! Soon there are two, then three, then ten dogs of all shapes and sizes are out for a day of fun in the city. From one to ten and back down to one, you can count on having a blast with these captivating canines!

Cats, Cats, Cats!

Cats, Cats, Cats!
illustrated by Erika Oller
Simon & Schuster
ISBN 978-0-689-83077-8 (hardcover)
ISBN 978-0-689-86697-5 (paperback)

Mrs. Brown lives with her sixty cats who sleep all day and party all night! Eating spaghetti and throwing confetti, the cats make quite a mess. Come morning, Mrs. Brown “clasps her hands up to her chest/and cries, ‘My cats are just the best!” A delight for cat-lovers of all ages.

Awards
Parents’ Choice Recommended Award Winner, 2001; American Booksellers Association Pick of the List, 2001

Runaway Dreidl

Runaway Dreidel!
illustrated by Kyrsten Brooker
Henry Holt & Co., 2002
ISBN 978-0-8050-6237-3

A boy gets a shiny new dreidel for Chanukah, but once it starts spinning, it just won't stop! It spins across the floor, out the door, and down the street, with its excited owner and his family in hot pursuit. Soon the whole town joins in the chase. Where is the dreidel heading, and will it ever stop spinning? A magical journey perfect for the holiday.

Awards
Notable Book for Younger Readers, Association of Jewish Libraries, 2002

Matzo Ball Moon

Matzo Ball Moon
illustrated by Elaine Greenstein
Clarion Books, 1998
ISBN 978-0-395-66156-7 (hardcover)
ISBN 978-0-618-60481-4 (paperback)

It’s Passover and that means Bubbe is coming to make her famous matzo ball soup. But everyone loves it so much, they sneak into the kitchen to steal a matzo ball before dinner. Then when the soup is served, there isn’t enough for everyone, and Bubbe volunteers to go without. But Eleanor finds one last matzo ball for Bubbe, in a very unexpected place!

Remember That

Remember That
illustrated by Karen Ritz
Clarion Books, 1996
ISBN 978-0-395-66156-7

It’s Shabbos, and that means Bubbe comes to visit and make her special chicken soup. But Bubbe is getting old. Soon she has to move to a nursing home. Some things change, but some things stay the same: Bubbe will always love her granddaughter and Shabbos will always be their special time.

Awards
Nominee, Minnesota Book Award, 1997; Winner, Highlights for Children Fiction Writing Contest, 1992; Highlights for Children Author of the Month, December 1992

Too Far Away to Touch

Too Far Away To Touch
written by Lesléa Newman
illustrated by Catherine Stock
published by Clarion Books, 1995
ISBN: 978-0-395-68968-4 (Hardcover)
ISBN: 978-0-395-90018-5 (Paperback)

Uncle Leonard is Zoe’s favorite relative. They go on all kinds of adventures, like visiting the Planetarium. But now Uncle Leonard doesn’t feel well. He coughs a lot and has to take pills when he drinks his tea. One day Uncle Leonard surprises Zoe with glow-in-the-dark stars to paste on the ceiling of her bedroom, to remind her that if something terrible happens, he will still be with her, “too far away to touch, but close enough to see.”

Matzo Ball Moon

Heather Has Two Mommies
illustrated by Diana Souza
Alyson Books, 1990
ISBN 978-1-55583-543-0

Heather’s favorite number is two. She has two hands, two feet, two pets, and two mommies. This children’s classic reminds everyone that “the most important thing about a family is that all the people in it love each other.”

Awards
Finalist, Lambda Literary Award, Children’s Book Category, 1990

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