SubscribeHere are some hints about which of my books your child might like:
Curious Kids 2-5:
DIG, WAIT, LISTEN A DESERT TOAD’S TALE
THE BUMBLEBEE QUEEN
Big-thinking Kids ages 6-10:
STARS BENEATH YOUR BED, THE SURPRISING STORY OF DUST
Kids (or adults) Who Like to Laugh and Learn:
TROUT, TROUT, TROUT: A FISH CHANT
ANT, ANT, ANT: AN INSECT CHANT
BIRD, BIRD, BIRD: A FISH CHANT
The baby gift for bedtime:
HUSH LITTLE PUPPY
The toddler gift for birthdays and building brains:
ONE IS A SNAIL, TEN IS A CRAB
For kids curious about nature:
THE BUMBLEBEE QUEEN
VULTURE VIEW
HONK, HONK, GOOSE (release in 2009)
You can find more conventional descriptions of my books on other sections of this site
What about other books?
The best way to find the perfect book for your child is to consult a qualified children’s book librarian at a public library or school. Your local bookstore owner, if he or she loves children’s book, may be a great source as well.
There are also some terrific award lists. Here are some of the best:
ALA (the American Library Association) gives out prestigious awards such as the Caldecott, the Newbery, the Sibert Award for informational books, and the Theodor Seuss Geisel Award. (Vulture View received a Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor!). You can find those award lists here:
http://www.ala.org/ala/alsc/awardsscholarships/literaryawds/literaryrelated.cfm
John Burroughs Award List of Nature Books for Young Readers
http://research.amnh.org/burroughs/young_readers_list.html
AAAS/Subaru/Science Books & Films Prizes for Best Science Books
