This is Patrick McDonnell at his most charming. Chasing through the alphabet, can you guess the animal each letter represents? Luckily there is an answer key!
Robin
The Statue of Liberty is the beacon greeting those who arrive in New York. But what does she truly stand for? Zooming in for a look at her (enormous) right foot reveals a message of acceptance in this moving and inspiring look at the history and meaning of the Statue of Liberty.
Marika
With wonderful illustrations and a twist at the end, this wordless book makes the perfect story.
Robin
Pete is an adorable lump of an elephant who wants to tell jokes. As he plays, he tries to figure out what he is through comparisons. A sweet, humorous story of perception and the confusing, ongoing search for identity, Pete's journey provides an entry point into conversations of categorization and point-of-view while also being a giggle-inducing storytime pick.
Ethel is an old, fat, cat with absolutely no time for being anything other than herself. Until one day she turns blue. If you've ever had an old fat cat, or any cat to be honest, you will love this whimsically illustrated picture book.
Emily
Families come in many shapes and sizes and are created in lots of different ways. This appealingly illustrated, all inclusive look at the daily life of ten diverse families fairly rollicks along in fun rhyming couplets. Children will enjoy looking for the details in the pictures as well as the sentiments expressed.
Susannah
For the love of a tree.
Robin
Our imaginations are limitless, as shown when one child's drawings lift off the page and transport him to a whole new world in this gorgeous black-and-white, wordless picture book.
Tildy
On a snowy day, Charles and his toboggan set out to find a wish tree. Their quest is more about the journey than the outcome as they help friends along the way and enjoy the beautiful forest. But as night falls, it looks uncertain as to if they'll ever find what they seek. The lovely text of this luminous book begs to be read aloud over and over again; there's a small bit of magic on every page.
Marika
A greyhound and a groundhog become friends in this completely adorable picture book.
Rebecca
