Author Archives: jpeng

Gracias / Thanks

Posted on June 1, 2017 by jpeng

Author: Pat Mora Illustrator: John Parra Publisher and year: Lee & Low Books, 2009 Number of pages: 32 pages Genre: Picture Book The book Gracias/Thanks is about the celebration of family, friendship, and many other things in life we can … Continue reading →

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A Sick Day for Amos McGee

Posted on June 1, 2017 by jpeng

Author: Philip C. Stea Illustrator: Erin E. Stead Publisher and year: Roaring Brook Press, 2010 Number of pages: 32 pages Genre: Picture Book A Sick Day for Amos McGee describes a story that happened between a friendly zookeeper, Amos McGee … Continue reading →

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The Colors of Us

Posted on June 1, 2017 by jpeng

Author: Karen Katz Illustrator: Karen Katz Publisher and year: Square Fish, 2002 Number of pages: 32 pages Genre: Picture Book The book The Colors of Us tells the story of how seven-year-old Lena and her mother observe the variations in … Continue reading →

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Knit Together

Posted on June 1, 2017 by jpeng

Author: Angela Dominguez Illustrator: Angela Dominguez Publisher and year: Dial Books, 2015 Number of pages: 32 pages Genre: Picture Book The book Knit Together uses illustration board with gouache, tissue paper, ink, colored pencil, and a dab of digital to … Continue reading →

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If You Plant a Seed

Posted on June 1, 2017 by jpeng

Author: Kadir Nelson Illustration: Kadir Nelson Publisher and year: Balzer + Bray, 2015 Number of pages: 32 pages Genre: Picture Book With nice oil paintings, the book If You Plant a Seed tells the story about the power and rewards … Continue reading →

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My Dream Playground

Posted on June 1, 2017 by jpeng

Author: Kate M. Becker Illustrator: Jed Henry Publisher and year: Candlewick, 2013 Number of pages: 32 pages Genre: Picture Book My Dream Playground is a story of a dream come true. A girl dreams about having a playground and she … Continue reading →

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Remembering Grandpa

Posted on June 1, 2017 by jpeng

Author: Uma Krishnaswami Illustrator: Layne Johnson Publisher and year: Boyds Mills Press, 2007 Number of pages: 32 pages Genre: Picture Book Remembering Grandpa is a beautiful story of death and remembrance. It teaches children that we don’t have to be … Continue reading →

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The Dot

Posted on June 1, 2017 by jpeng

Author: Peter H. Reynolds Illustrator: Peter H. Reynolds Publisher and year: Candlewick, 2003 Number of pages: 32 pages Genre: Picture Book The picture book The Dot tells a story of the power of encouragement for students. Vashti thought she could … Continue reading →

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The Keeping Quilt

Posted on June 1, 2017 by jpeng

Author: Patricia Polacco Illustrator: Patricia Polacco Publisher and Year: Aladdin, 2001 Number of pages: 32 pages Genre: Picture Book The Keeping Quilt tells the story of a handmade quilt and a remarkable family. This quilt was made of Uncle Vladimir’s shirt, Aunt … Continue reading →

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They All Saw a Cat

Posted on May 24, 2017 by jpeng

Author: Brendan Wenzel Illustrator: Brendan Wenzel Publisher and year: Chronicle Books (August 30, 2016) Number of pages: 44 pages Genre: Picture Book Analysis: They All Saw a Cat is about how different a cat can be in different animals’ eyes. … Continue reading →

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