SHOW ME
READERS
MASTER LIST
1994 - 2008
Children’s Services Office
Spring 2007
A current list is available on the
Mid-Continent Public Library
Web Site: www.mcpl.lib.mo.us
SHOW ME READERS AWARD
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The Purpose
The Show Me Readers Award promotes literature, literacy, and reading in
Missouri elementary schools for grades 1 through 3, and recognizes authors and
illustrators of books that are favorites of Missouri children in these grades.
A Brief History
The Show Me Readers Award is a children’s choice award selected by
early elementary school children of Missouri. A list of ten quality titles is
presented as nominees for the children to read. Students may begin reading as
soon as the list is published in March. The following March, students in grades
one through three will vote for the book they like best. The tally will be sent to
the Missouri Association of School Librarians Office.
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SHOW ME READERS AWARD WINNERS
2007 ARROWHAWK
Lola Schaefer (JE)
2006 BAD BOYS
Marge Palatini (JE)
2005 EPOSSUMONDAS
Colleen Salley (JE)
2004 FROG PRINCIPAL
Stephanie Calmenson (JE)
2003 GO HOME, THE TRUE STORY OF JAMES THE CAT
Libby Phillips Meggs (J)
2002 HOOWAY FOR WADNEY WAT
Helen Lester (JE)
2001 RAISING DRAGONS
Jerdine Nolen (JE)
2000 VERDI
Janell Cannon (JE)
1999 DUKE THE DAIRY DELIGHT DOG
Lisa Campbell Ernst (JE)
1998 HEART OF A TIGER
Marsha Arnold, illus. Jamichael Henterly (JE)
1997 MY ROTTEN REDHEADED OLDER BROTHER
Patricia Polacco (JE)
1996 SOAP, SOAP, DON’T FORGET THE SOAP
Tom Birdseye, illus. Andrew Glass (JE)
1995 SUKEY AND THE MERMAID
Robert San Souci, illus. Brian Pinkney (J398.21, SA582S)
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SHOW ME READERS MASTER LIST OF NOMINEES 1994 – 2008
Adler, David, illus. Terry Widener
BABE AND I (JE) 2001-02
“Being a team is important, whether its baseball, selling papers, or being a family.”
Alexander, Lloyd, illus. Trina Schart Hyman
THE FORTUNE-TELLERS (JE) 1994-95
“Set in Cameroon by the illustrator, this tale tells of possibilities--you will be rich if you can
earn money, you will live as long as you can breathe--and how they can make your fortune.”
Anderson, Laurie
THANK YOU SARAH (JE) 2004-2005
“Sarah Hale wrote “Mary had a Little Lamb”. She also spearheaded a letter writing campaign
to get Thanksgiving declared a national holiday.”
Armstrong, Jennifer
MAGNUS AT THE FIRE (JE) 2007-2008
“When the Broadway Firehouse acquires a motorized fire engine, Magnus the fire horse is not
ready to retire.”
Arnold, Marsha, illus. Jamichael Henterly WINNER 1998
HEART OF A TIGER (JE) 1997-98
“Number Four wants to be named for the tiger but doesn’t know how to earn such a strong
name.”
Arnold, Marsha, illus. Brad Sneed
PUMPKIN RUNNER (JE) 2000-01
“Pumpkins are the secret ingredient to successful ranching in the outback for Joshua
Summerhayes.”
Auch, Mary Jane
PRINCESS AND THE PIZZA (JE) 2004-2005
“Who needs a picky prince when you develop a really tasty dinner treat?”
Auch, Mary Jane
SOUPERCHICKEN (JE) 2005-2006
“Henrietta’s reading skills literally keep her aunts out of the soup.”
Bateman, Teresa, illus. Rosanne Litzinger
LEPRECHAUN GOLD (JE) 2000-01
“When Donald refuses the gold a leprechaun offers, the leprechaun finds another way to
reward him.”
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Birdseye, Tom, illus. Andrew Glass WINNER 1996
SOAP, SOAP, DON’T FORGET THE SOAP (JE) 1995-96
“Young Plug forgot everything until his mother sent him for soap.”
Birtha, Becky
GRANDMAMA’S PRIDE (JE) 2007-2008
“Two young girls visiting their Grandmama down South are affected by discrimination for the
first time.”
Boase, Susan
LUCKY BOY (JE) 2004-2005
“An unloved dog finds a new home with an lonely old man.”
Bildner, Phil
SHOELESS JOE AND BLACK BETSY (JE) 2004-2005
“Black Betsy was ballplayer Joe’s special bat and with her he could really hit.”
Calmenson, Stephanie
FROG PRINCIPAL (JE) 2003-2004
“After the principal of P.S. 88 is turned into a frog by a bumbling magician, the frog bargains
for the chance to act as principal until Mr. Bundy returns from his ‘family emergency.’”
Cannon, Janell WINNER 2000
VERDI (JE) 1999-2000
“Verdi, a young yellow python doesn’t want to become a staid green old fuddy duddy.”
Carlson, Laurie, illus. Holly Meade
BOSS OF THE PLAINS (J338.76874 C197) 2000-01
“The hat that won the West...a history of the Stetson hat and it’s creator.”
Carville, James
LU AND THE SWAMP GHOST (JE) 2006-07
Hearing from her mama that “you are never poor if you have a loving family and one good
friend,” Lu sets out to make a friend of what she believes is a swamp ghost.
Cocca-Leffler, Maryann
MR. TANEN’S TIES (JE) 2001-02
“School principal Mr. Tanen’s colorful, interesting ties spark more than enthusiasm among his
students as he discovers when he is ordered not to wear them.”
Chandra, Deborah
GEORGE WASHINGTON’S TEETH (J973.41092 W277C) 2005-2006
“A rollicking rhyme portrays George Washington’s lifelong struggle with bad teeth. A timeline
taken from diary entries and other nonfiction sources follows.”
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Crimi, Carolyn
HENRY AND THE BUCCANEER BUNNIES (JE) 2007-2008
“Captain Barnacle Black Ear, baddest of the Buccaneer Bunnies, is ashamed of his book-
loving son, Henry, until the day a great storm approaches.”
Cronin, Doreen
DIARY OF A WORM (JE) 2005-2006
“A young worm’s diary entries point out the pros and cons of being a worm, such as no trips
to the dentist and limited Hokey Pokey dancing.”
Demi
ONE GRAIN OF RICE (JE) 1999-2000
“A mathematical folktale in which a clever young woman saves her people from hunger by
asking for only one grain of rice.”
de Paola, Tomie
TOM (JE) 1995-96
“Young Tommy shares fun and tricks with his grandfather as well as a name.”
DiPucchio, Kelly
BED HOGS (JE) 2006-07
Squished and squeezed, Little Runt manages to make some sleeping space in the family sty
in Sooey, South Dakota.
DiSalvo-Ryan, Dyanne
DOG LIKE JACK (JE) 2001-02
“After a full, happy life, an old dog Jack dies, leaving many memories behind.”
DiSalvo-Ryan, Dyanne
CASTLE ON VIOLA STREET (JE) 2003-2004
“A hardworking family gets their own house at last by joining a community program that
restores old houses.”
DiTerlizzi, Tony
TED (JE) 2003-2004
“A young boy manages to get his busy father’s attention with the help of a special imaginary
friend.”
Ehrlich, Amy, illus. Steven Kellogg
PARENTS IN THE PIGPEN, PIGS IN THE TUB (JE) 1995-96
“The family and the farm animals change places with funny results.”
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Erdrich, Louise, illus. Jim LaMarche
GRANDMOTHER’S PIGEON (JE) 1998-99
“An ‘interesting’ grandmother, an old nest with eggs and a stuffed pigeon are all parts of the
magic.”
Ernst, Lisa Campbell
BUBBA AND TRIXIE (JE) 1999-2000
“Bubba, the caterpillar and Trixie, the ladybug are good friends even after Bubba changes.”
Ernst, Lisa Campbell WINNER 1999
DUKE, THE DAIRY DELIGHT DOG (JE) 1998-99
“Duke was a traveling stray until he spies the giant ice cream cone sign and knows he is
home.”
Ernst, Lisa Campbell
LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD: A NEWFANGLED PRAIRIE TALE (JE) 1997-98
“Some wolves are slow learners.”
Ernst, Lisa
STELLA LOUELLA’S RUNAWAY BOOK (JE) 2000-01
“Stella’s book is so good, everyone wants to read it. But if she doesn’t return it to the library
soon, she’s in big trouble.”
Ernst, Lisa Campbell
WALTER’S TAIL (JE) 1994-95
“When Mrs. Tully’s dog Walter wags his tail, look out. But what can be a curse, can also be a
blessing.”
Farris, Christine
MY BROTHER MARTIN: A SISTER REMEMBERS (JB K585FA) 2005-2006
“Martin Luther King Jr.’s early life retold by his older sister Christine.”
Fleming, Candace
BOXES FOR KATJE (JE) 2005-2006
“Friendship and generosity bloom after Katje, in war torn Holland, receives a gift box and
letter from a young girl in Indiana.”
Florian, Douglas
BEAST FEAST (JE) 1996-97
“Animal and bug poems in an interesting format.”
Gibbons, Faye, illus. Ted Rand
MOUNTAIN WEDDING (JE) 1998-99
“A swarm of honey bees create a sweet end to a blending of families.”
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Hall, Bruce
HENRY AND THE KITE DRAGON (JE) 2006-07
In New York City’s China Town, someone is ruining the beautiful kites make by Grandfather.
Can the children stop the destruction?
Harris, Jim
THREE LITTLE DINOSAURS (JE) 2001-02
“The three little dinosaurs have their hands full when the mighty T-Rex comes knocking at
their doors.”
Haseley, Dennis
STORY FOR BEAR (JE) 2004-2005
“A curious bear finds delight and comfort when a woman living in the woods reads to him.”
Henkes, Kevin
LILLY’S PURPLE PLASTIC PURSE (JE) 1998-99
“Young student Lilly loves school and wants to be a teacher until her musical purse is
confiscated as disruptive.”
Hess, Karen, illus. Nancy Carpenter
LESTER’S DOG (JE) 1995-96
“Braving Lester’s mean dog, a boy saves a kitten.”
Hinkes, Enid
POLICE CAT (JE) 2007-2008
“Noodles the cat takes his responsibilities very seriously, keeping the police station and
neighborhood safe and free from rats, but he is not an official member of the police
department until after he performs a heroic rescue.”
Hoffman, Mary, illus. Caroline Binch
BOUNDLESS GRACE (JE) 1997-98
“Grace visits her father in Africa and has a hard time first liking her new family there and then
leaving them.”
Hong, Lily Toy
TWO OF EVERYTHING (JE) 1995-96
“The poor and elderly Haktaks find a brass pot that doubles everything put in it.”
Hopkins, Jackie
THREE ARMADILLIES TUFF (JE) 2004-2005
“A fractured fairy tale featuring three fun-loving armadillos and a hungry coyote.”
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Hopkinson, Deborah
APPLES TO OREGON (JE) 2006-07
Subtitled: “being the (slightly) true narrative of how a brave pioneer father brought apples,
peaches, pears, plums, grapes and cherries (and children) across the Plains.”
Hopkinson, Deborah, paintings by James Ransome
SWEET CLARA AND THE FREEDOM QUILT (JE) 1995-96
“Seamstress slave Clara uses scraps to create a map quilt to freedom.”
Isaacs, Ann, illus. Paul Zelinsky
SWAMP ANGEL (JE) 1996-97
“Illustrated by Paul Zelinsky who won a Caldecott honor for this American tall tale of a bear
wrestling girl.”
Johnston, Tony, illus. Mark Teague
IGUANA BROTHERS (JE) 1997-98
“Dom and Tom are two brothers with some big questions.”
Johnston, Tony, illus. Elsa Kleven
MAGIC MAGUEY (JE) 1998-99
“The Maguey provides more than shade and clothing for the families in the Pueblo.”
Johnston, Tony
TALE OF RABBIT AND COYOTE (JE) 1996-97
“Classic tricksters with a Mexican flair.”
Joose, Barbara, illus. Jon Van Zyle
LEWIS & PAPA (JE) 2000-01
“Lewis and his father take a wagon load of trade goods on the Santa Fe Trail. And on the trip,
Lewis finds out what it really means to ‘be strong like Papa’.”
Kennedy, Fran
PICKLE PATCH BATHTUB (JE) 2006-07
It’s up to Donna Delle to get a new bathtub when she outgrows the family wash tub. Based
on a true story.
Kimmel, Eric
ANANSI AND THE TALKING MELON (JE) 1996-97
“Anansi, trapped in a ripe melon, tricks elephant, rhino, warthog and the king.”
Krensky, Stephen
SHOOTING FOR THE MOON (JE) 2003-2004
“The amazing life and times of sharpshooter Annie Oakley.”
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Krull, Kathleen, illus. David Diaz
WILMA UNLIMITED: HOW WILMA RUDOLPH BECAME (J796.42092 K939) 1998-99
“A strong character and supportive family helped Wilma become the world’s fastest woman.”
Lester, Helen, illus. Lynn Munsinger
HOOWAY FOR WADNEY WAT (JE) 2001-02
“Poor Rodney! He can’t say the letter ‘r’ and what’s worse...he’s a rodent... wodent.”
Lester, Julius
JOHN HENRY (J398.2 L567J) 1996-97
“Beautifully illustrated version of the African-American hero tale about a steel driving man.”
Levine, Gail
BETSY WHO CRIED WOLF (JE) 2004-2005
“Betsy takes her Shepherd’s Oath seriously but discovers other ways to keep the sheep safe.”
Levitin, Sonia, illus. Cat Bowman Smith
BOOM TOWN (JE) 2000-01
“The growth of a western town develops around a young pie baker.”
Levitin, Sonia, illus. Cat Bowman Smith
NINE FOR CALIFORNIA (JE) 1998-99
“Amanda and her four siblings and Mama join three other passengers in a stagecoach bound
for California.”
London, Jonathan, illus. Louise Voce
WHAT NEWT COULD DO FOR TURTLE (JE) 1998-99
“Turtle is so helpful that Newt worries he can never return the favors.”
Long, Melinda
HOW I BECAME A PIRATE (JE) 2005-2006
“Jeremy enjoys his time as a pirate but has important things to do on land.”
Martin, Bill, Jr., illus. Barry Root
OLD DEVIL WIND (JE) 1995-96
“A cumulative tale of a ghost, a stool, a broom and more in a haunted house.”
Martin, Jacqueline, illus. Mary Azarian
SNOWFLAKE BENTLEY (JB B4463M) 2000-01
“Picture biography of the man who pioneered photographing snowflakes.”
McCully, Emily
CROSSING THE NEW BRIDGE (JE) 1996-97
“To avoid a curse the mayor has to find the happiest person to cross the new bridge.”
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McCully, Emily
MIRETTE ON THE HIGH WIRE (JE) 1994-95
“Mirette admires the sad Bellini and convinces him to teach her to walk the tight rope. Her
skill may be able to save him.”
McCully, Emily
STARRING MIRETTE & BELLINI (JE) 1999-2000
“Mirette teams with Bellini to walk wires all over the world and then to save him in Russia.”
McKissack, Patricia, illus. Floyd Cooper
MA DEAR’S APRONS (JE) 1999-2000
“David Earl always knew what day it was by which apron his hard working mother was
wearing.”
McKissack, Patricia
GOING’ SOMEPLACE SPECIAL (JE) 2003-2004
“In segregated 1950s Nashville, a young African American girl braves a series of indignities
and obstacles to get to one of the few integrated places in town: the public library.”
McPhail, David
EDWARD AND THE PIRATES (JE) 1999-2000
“Avid reader David really gets into his books, especially if they contain pirates.”
McPhail, David
THE TEDDY BEAR (JE) 2004-2005
“The story of a friend who is lost and found and lost and found again.”
Meddaugh, Susan
CINDERELLA’S RAT (JE) 1999-2000
“A young rat’s life changes dramatically when Cinderella’s fairy godmother changes him into a
coachman.”
Millman, Isaac
MOSES GOES TO A CONCERT (JE) 2000-01
“Moses with his class of deaf students attends a concert and meets a deaf musician.”
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Mills, Claudia
ZIGGY’S BLUE RIBBON DAY (JE) 2007-2008
“Ziggy does not do well on the school track and field day events, but he feels much better
after his classmates recognize his drawing talent.”
Newman, Leslea
BEST CAT IN THE WORLD (JE) 2006-07
It’s hard when you lose the best cat in the world. Can there ever be a replacement?
Nolen, Jerdine, illus. Elise Primavera WINNER 2001
RAISING DRAGONS (JE) 2000-01
“Some farmers raise crops and some farmer’s daughters raise dragons.”
Nye, Naomi
SITTI’S SECRETS (JE) 1996-97
“A girl visits her Middle Eastern grandmother and returns to write the president to work for
peace.”
Palatini, Margie WINNER 2006
BAD BOYS (JE) 2005-2006
“Two wolves try to get close to the girls (sheep), only to discover they are smarter than they
look.”
Palatini, Margie
THREE SILLY BILLIES (JE) 2007-2008
“Three billy goats, unable to cross a bridge because they cannot pay the toll, form a car pool
with the Three Bears, Little Red Riding Hood, and Jack of beanstalk fame to get past the rude
troll.”
Pilkey, Dav
WHEN CATS DREAM (JE) 1994-95
“Most folks think cats live quiet, orderly lives, but when cats dream---look out!”
Pinkney, Andrea Davis
FISHING DAY (JE) 2005-2006
“Two sets of fishermen, one successful, one not, come together when young Reenie shares
some fishing tips with Peter.”
Pinkney, Gloria Jean, illus. Jerry Pinkney
BACK HOME (JE) 1994-95
“Eight-year-old Ernestine feels right at home when she visits her aunt and uncle on the family
farm. If only cousin Jack wouldn’t tease so.”
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Pinkney, Gloria Jean
SUNDAY OUTING (JE) 1996-97
“Prequel to BACK HOME, how Ernestine got to take the train trip to North Carolina.”
Polacco, Patricia
AUNT CHIP AND THE GREAT TRIPLE CREEK DAM AFFAIR (JE) 1998-99
“Television takes over Triple Creek and almost ruins it before the children, through learning to
read, turn things around.”
Polacco, Patricia
THE BEE TREE (JE) 1995-96
“An ever increasing number of people help Grandfather chase a bee to its hive.”
Polacco, Patricia
CHICKEN SUNDAY (JE) 1994-95
"Three children work together to get a special Easter hat for their gramma.”
Polacco, Patricia
JOHN PHILIP DUCK (JE) 2006-07
Based on the Peabody Hotel ducks, this story tells how the tradition got started in a Memphis
hotel.
Polacco, Patricia
MY OL’ MAN (JE) 1997-98
“Memories of a summer, a yarn-spinning father and a special rock.”
Polacco, Patricia WINNER 1997
MY ROTTEN REDHEADED OLDER BROTHER (JE) 1996-97
“Pat’s older brother Richard is the bane of her existence.”
Polacco, Patricia
WELCOME COMFORT (JE) 2001-02
“Lonely Welcome doesn’t believe in Santa Claus, especially when his only friend disappears
every Christmas.”
Prelutsky, Jack, illus. Peter Sis
THE DRAGONS ARE SINGING TONIGHT (J811.54 P915D) 1995-96
“Wonderful dragon poems with great illustrations.”
Primavera, Elise
AUNTIE CLAUS (JE) 2001-02
“Young Sophie learns the number one rule for Christmas from her Auntie Claus.”
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Rathmann, Peggy
OFFICER BUCKLE AND GLORIA (JE) 1997-98
“Police dog Gloria upstages safety speaker Officer Buckle and he is not amused.”
Raven, Margot
MERCEDES AND THE CHOCOLATE PILOT (JE) 2004-2005
“Mercedes so wants one of the chocolate candy bundles parachuted down over Berlin that
she writes to pilot asking for one.”
Root, Phyllis, illus. David Parkins
AUNT NANCY AND COUSIN LAZYBONES (JE) 2000-01
“Cousin Lazybones gets outsmarted by Aunt Nancy.”
Rostoker-Gruber, Karen
ROOSTER CAN’T COCK-A-DOODLE-DOO (JE) 2006-07
Rooster has a sore throat and can’t wake the sleeping farmer. He needs help – fast!
Rylant, Cynthia, illus. Sucie Stevenson
HENRY AND MUDGE AND THE LONG WEEKEND (JE) 1994-95
“On a boring, rainy weekend, Henry’s mother finds something for the family to do.”
Salley, Coleen WINNER 2005
EPOSSUMONDAS (JE) 2004-2005
“Epossumondas may be his mother’s sweet patootie but he doesn’t have the sense he was
born with.”
Salley, Coleen
WHY EPOSSUMONDAS HAS NO HAIR ON HIS TAIL (JE) 2006-07
Epossumondas’ mama knows why his tail is pink, naked and funny looking and it’s quite a
story!
San Souci, Robert, illus. Jerry Pinkney
HIRED HAND (J398.2 SA54H) 1999-2000
“An African American folktale set in 1700's Virginia in which a gifted, hard working hired hand
reforms Young Sam with a bit of sawdust, water and blood.”
San Souci, Robert, illus. Brian Pinkney WINNER 1995
SUKEY AND THE MERMAID (J398.21 SA582S) 1994-95
“Although mistreated by her stepfather, Sukey finds she can not leave land and live
underseas with Mama Jo, her mermaid friend.”
Sanderson, Ruth
PAPA GATTO; AN ITALIAN FAIRY TALE (JE) 1997-98
“Papa Gatto seeks the perfect nanny for his motherless kittens.”
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Schaefer, Lola WINNER 2007
ARROWHAWK (JE) 2006-07
A young red-tailed hawk, injured by a poacher’s arrow, is rescued, rehabilitated and released
back into the wild.
Schertle, Alice
DOWN THE ROAD (JE) 1997-98
“Young Hetty is finally old enough to make a solo trip to the store only to be sidetracked on
the way home.”
Schnitzlein, Danny
MONSTER WHO ATE MY PEAS (JE) 2003-2004
“A young boy agrees to give a disgusting monster first his soccer ball, then his bike in return
for eating the boy’s peas, but when the monster asks for his puppy, the boy makes a
surprising discovery.”
Schroeder, Alan, illus. Jerry Pinkney
MINTY, A STORY OF YOUNG HARRIET TUBMAN (JB T79SC) 1998-99
“A beautifully illustrated biography of the woman who became a legendary conductor on the
Underground Railroad.”
Silverman, Erica
DON’T FIDGET A FEATHER (JE) 1996-97
“Duck and Gander dare each other into a freeze contest, then a fox comes along.”
Silverman, Erica, pictures by Susan Gaber
RAISEL’S RIDDLE (JE) 2001-02
“Instead of a glass slipper, Raisel uses a riddle to connect with her ‘prince’.”
Soto, Gary, illus. Ed Martinez
TOO MANY TAMALES (JE) 1995-96
“Wearing her mother’s ring, Maria helps make the holiday tamales--then she discovers the
ring is missing!”
Stevens, Janet
AND THE DISH RAN AWAY WITH THE SPOON (JE) 2003-2004
“When Dish and Spoon run away, their nursery rhyme friends, Cat, Cow, and Dog set out to
rescue them in time for the next evening’s reading of their rhyme.”
Stevens, Janet
COOK-A-DOODLE-DOO (JE) 2001-02
“In this Little Red Hen sequel, Big Brown Rooster makes strawberry shortcake with a little
help from his friends, iguana, potbellied pig and tortoise.”
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Stevens, Janet
JACKALOPE (JE) 2005-2006
“An armadillo narrates the story of the creation of the Jackalope.”
Stevens, Janet
TOPS AND BOTTOMS (JE) 1997-98
“Clever hare strikes a deal with lazy bear and gets his fortune back on track.”
Stevens, Janet & Susan Stevens Crummel
GREAT FUZZ FRENZY (JE) 2007-2008
“When a tennis ball lands in a prairie-dog town, the residents find that their new-found frenzy
for fuzz creates a fiasco.”
Stewart, Sarah, illus. David Small
GARDENER (JE) 1999-2000
“Lydia, sent to help her uncle in his city bakery, just can’t keep from growing things.”
Stewig, John
KING MIDAS (J398.22 ST49) 2001-02
“Awash in golden light, this is a retelling of the classic tale of the king who gets what he
wishes for.”
Stroud, Bettye
PATCHWORK PATH: A QUILT MAP TO FREEDOM (JE) 2007-2008
“A fictionalized account of a fascinating oral history, THE PATCHWORK PATH tells the story
of a brave father and his young daughter, who escaped a life of slavery and made the
dangerous journey to freedom.”
Tunnell, Michael, illus. Ted Rand
MAILING MAY (JE) 1999-2000
“Passenger fares are much higher than livestock fares so May gets shipped as a baby chick.”
Uhlberg, Myron
DAD, JACKIE, AND ME (JE) 2007-2008
“In Brooklyn, New York, in 1947, a boy learns about discrimination and tolerance as he and
his deaf father share their enthusiasm over baseball and the Dodgers’ first baseman, Jackie
Robinson.”
Van Allsburg, Chris
WIDOW’S BROOM (JE) 1994-95
“A poor hard working widow is repaid for her kindness with a magic broom but has to think
fast to save it from jealous neighbors.”
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Wiles, Debbie
FREEDOM SUMMER (JE) 2003-2004
“In 1964, Joe is pleased that a new law will allow his best friend John Henry, who is colored,
to share the town pool and other public places with him, but he is dismayed to find that
prejudice still exists.”
Willey, Margaret
CLEVER BEATRICE (JE) 2003-2004
“A small but clever young girl outwits a rich giant and wins all his gold.”
Winter, Jonah
ROBERTO CLEMENTE: THE PRIDE OF THE PITTSBURGH
PIRATES (JNF) 2007-2008
“A biography of Roberto Clemente that tells about his years playing for the Pittsburgh
Pirates.”
Wolff, Patricia
TOLL-BRIDGE TROLL (JE) 1997-98
“Trigg has to trick a troll to get to school safely.”
Woodson, Jacqueline
THE OTHER SIDE (JE) 2003-2004
“Two girls, one white and one black, gradually get to know each other as they sit on the fence
that divides their town.”
Wright, Betty Ren
BLIZZARD (JE) 2005-2006
“When a blizzard sweeps in on the plains Billy’s cousins can’t come for his birthday, but he
still has guests.”
Young, Ed
SEVEN BLIND MICE (JE) 1994-95
“Updated version of ‘the Blind Men and the Elephant’ tale teaches colors, days of the week,
ordinal numbers and the moral that ‘wisdom comes from seeing the whole’.”
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