Books of the Summer & Fall Months
Eric Kimmel – a dynamic children’s book author – will be visiting Little Dalton this Fall!
Every grade will have the wonderful opportunity to hear him speak about the writing process and his successful career.
Visit his website to see a complete list of all his books and learn more about him!
What do you think of his books?
We celebrate the winners of the 2012 Caldecott Medal – the highest honor given to picture books in the United States.
The 2012 Caldecott Medal winner is…
A Ball for Daisy by Chris Raschka.
The 2012 Caldecott Honor Medal winners are:
Blackout by John Rocco
Me… Jane by Patrick McDonnell
and Grandpa Green by Lane Smith.
Congratulations to the talented people who continue to make beautiful picture books for people of all ages to enjoy!
Books of the Winter Months
Ezra Jack Keats
In January 2012, every House in Little Dalton will be visiting
The Jewish Museum
Definitely read some of his books before and after the visit to see why he is so beloved by so many.
What do you think of his books? Share your thoughts in the comments section.
Books of the Summer and Fall Months
Andrea Davis Pinkney and Brian Pinkney – a dynamic children’s book author and illustrator duo – visited Little Dalton on October 31st!
Both of these talented individuals have received numerous accolades for their work, including Caldecott Awards and Coretta Scott King Awards. Students loved hearing all about their process for writing and illustrating books.
The Pinkneys are truly a creative inspiration!
Visit their websites to see complete lists of all their books:
Books of the Winter Months
This winter we are celebrating 3 wonderful books that won the Caldecott Award for outstanding illustrations.
The gold medal winner:
A Sick Day for Amos McGee
And the two Honor Books:
Dave the Potter: Artist, Poet, Slave
and
Interrupting Chicken
What do you think of these books? Share your thoughts below!
On November 3rd, outstanding Newbery Honor-winning author Patricia Reilly Giff will be visiting Little Dalton! Every grade will have the wonderful opportunity to hear her speak about the writing process and her successful career. To help make the discussion even more meaningful, we encourage all students to read at least one of her books before her visit.
Visit her website to see a complete list of all her books.
What do you think of her books? Share your thoughts below.
In honor of Grandparents/Special Friends Day, the May Book of the Month is one of the 2010 Caldecott Award winners: All the World by Liz Garton Scanlon.
This charming book brings a beautiful poem to life, reminding us of the wonderful things the world has to offer us – especially family and friends.
What do you think of the book? Share your thoughts below.
The April Books of the Month are the Curious George series!
Throughout the month of April, every class at Little Dalton will visit The Jewish Museum to see their new exhibit:
Curious George Saves the Day: The Art of Margaret and H.A. Rey
We can’t wait to learn more about the history of our favorite curious monkey!
Type a message below to let us know your thoughts on the books!
The March Book of the Month is Africa is Not a Country
Author Margy Burns Knight will be visiting with 2nd and 3rd grade students on Monday, April 19th to talk about her work.
Type a message below to let us know your thoughts on the book!
February’s “Book” of the Month is actually a person!
Talented storyteller Julie Pasqual visited Little Dalton at the start of the month to share fabulous folktales with all of us.
Share your thoughts about her stories and amazing performance!
Photo courtesy of www.juliepasqual.blogspot.com
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