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Here are some shelftalkers I made at work recently:
![How to Paint the Portrait of a Bird by Jacques Prévert, Illustrated by Mordicai Gerstein [**]- This was a wonderful find just straightening the shelves at work. A fun and playful guide on how to draw. So creative! And the illustrations are great!](https://thechroniclesofachildrensbookwriter.files.wordpress.com/2014/01/sst1.jpg?w=225&h=300)
How to Paint the Portrait of a Bird by Jacques Prévert, Illustrated by Mordicai Gerstein [**]- This was a wonderful find just straightening the shelves at work. A fun and playful guide on how to draw. So creative! And the illustrations are great!
![If You Want to See a Whale by Julie Fogliano, Illustrated by Erin E. Stead [***]- Learn what not to do in this sweet tale of a boy and his dog in search of this majestic aquatic creature. Readers will find a nice surprise if they look hard enough!](https://thechroniclesofachildrensbookwriter.files.wordpress.com/2014/01/st2.jpg?w=300&h=273)
If You Want to See a Whale by Julie Fogliano, Illustrated by Erin E. Stead [***]- Learn what not to do in this sweet tale of a boy and his dog in search of this majestic aquatic creature. Readers will find a nice surprise if they look hard enough!
This week, I posted:
–Nonfiction Picture Book Challenge Wednesday
–Review: Remember Me– It’s incredible to me how much of my growth as a human being- my beliefs and my dreams- have been defined by Christopher Pike’s books!
–Celebrate This Week– Libraries and Music
![Brimsby's Hats by Andrew Prahin [**]- Charming story about friendship- the richness it has and the challenges of looking for and finding one.](https://thechroniclesofachildrensbookwriter.files.wordpress.com/2014/01/brimsby.jpg?w=300&h=234)
Brimsby’s Hats by Andrew Prahin [**]- Charming story about friendship- the richness it has and the challenges of looking for and finding one.
![Baby Bear by Kadir Nelson [**]- Definitely an early contender for the 2014 Caldecott. A bear cub asks for advice on how to get get back home from certain animals but finds their words more comforting than useful.](https://thechroniclesofachildrensbookwriter.files.wordpress.com/2014/01/babybear.jpg?w=300&h=300)
Baby Bear by Kadir Nelson [**]- Definitely an early contender for the 2014 Caldecott. A bear cub asks for advice on how to get get back home from certain animals but finds their words more comforting than useful.
![Monday is One Day by Arthur Levine, Illustrated by Julian Hector [**]- Perfect for working parents and their children! Showcasing different types of families, this picture book provides a comforting message that time away from one another doesn’t diminish the relationship- and can actually be used to create even more meaningful time together.](https://thechroniclesofachildrensbookwriter.files.wordpress.com/2014/01/st3.jpg?w=238&h=300)
Monday is One Day by Arthur Levine, Illustrated by Julian Hector [**]- Perfect for working parents and their children! Showcasing different types of families, this picture book provides a comforting message that time away from one another doesn’t diminish the relationship- and can actually be used to create even more meaningful time together.
![The Big Wish by Carolyn Conahan [**]- Author/Illustrator part of the Drawing on Imagination exhibit I went to. It was better than I expected.](https://thechroniclesofachildrensbookwriter.files.wordpress.com/2014/01/bigwish.jpg?w=300&h=298)
The Big Wish by Carolyn Conahan [**]- Author/Illustrator part of the Drawing on Imagination exhibit I went to. It was better than I expected.
-Remember Me 3: The Last Story by Christopher Pike [****- My Pick of the Week]- Read my review here. [Off the Shelf Reading Challenge]
![Fossil by Bill Thomson [*]- This wordless picture book takes readers on a wild adventure as a boy finds some fossils that suddenly come to life!](https://thechroniclesofachildrensbookwriter.files.wordpress.com/2014/01/fossil.jpg?w=300&h=225)
Fossil by Bill Thomson [*]- This wordless picture book takes readers on a wild adventure as a boy finds some fossils that suddenly come to life!
![Eat Like a Bear by April Pulley Sayre, Illustrated by Steve Jenkins [***]- This review will be up for Nonfiction Picture Book Wednesday.](https://thechroniclesofachildrensbookwriter.files.wordpress.com/2014/01/eat.jpg?w=298&h=300)
Eat Like a Bear by April Pulley Sayre, Illustrated by Steve Jenkins [***]- This review will be up for Nonfiction Picture Book Wednesday.
![Blueberry Girl by Neil Gaiman, Illustrated by Charles Vess [***]- This poem was originally written for Neil Gaiman's friend. A powerful message to share with any girl or woman beautifully paired with wild and unique illustrations. Perfect for fans of Robert Munsch's The Paper Bag Princess.](https://thechroniclesofachildrensbookwriter.files.wordpress.com/2014/01/blueberry.jpg?w=298&h=300)
Blueberry Girl by Neil Gaiman, Illustrated by Charles Vess [***]- This poem was originally written for Neil Gaiman’s friend. A powerful message to share with any girl or woman beautifully paired with wild and unique illustrations. Perfect for fans of Robert Munsch’s The Paper Bag Princess.
Rating Scale
*= It was OK
**= Liked it
***= Recommended
****= Highly Recommended
*****= Favorite
I’m hoping to read Virginia Lee Burton’s books for my Reading Challenge and to post about it on Friday.
Have a great reading week!
The Styling Librarian
January 13, 2014 at 6:10 am
Nice shelftalkers, I’m inspired! 🙂
Ricki Ginsberg
January 13, 2014 at 11:36 am
Earl,
As always, thanks for sharing these great books with us. I always trust your judgment on children’s books because you are so well-read! Have a fantastic reading week!
Ricki 🙂
Sheila (Book Journey)
January 13, 2014 at 4:32 pm
Look at all those beautiful books!
Myra GB
January 13, 2014 at 4:48 pm
I also enjoyed Gaiman and Vess’ Instructions. Have you read that picturebook yet? You make me want to read a Christopher Pike novel. The Gerstein book also caught my eye, will search for that one. 🙂
Linda Baie
January 13, 2014 at 8:24 pm
I love your Shelftalkers, Earl-two of my favorite books this year! And I do love the other bear books you reviewed. The Peter Jenkins book is just marvelous! I like the looks of Brimsby’s Hats and The Big Wish-have bookmarked both! thanks!