Six Swans: A Folktale
This is a gorgeously illustrated book, a kinder version of the tale.
 | author: Christine San Jose Jacob Grimm Wilhelm Grimm rating:  asin: 1590780566 binding: Hardcover list price: $16.95 USD amazon price: $13.22 USD |
Jocasta Carr Movie Star
 | author: Roy Gerrard rating: asin: 0374437777 binding: Paperback list price: $4.95 USD amazon price: $4.95 |
Actual Size (Bccb Blue Ribbon Nonfiction Book Award (Awards))
 | author: Steve Jenkins rating:  asin: 0618375945 binding: Hardcover list price: $16.00 USD amazon price: $10.88 USD |
Steve Jenkins (What Do You Do with a Tail Like This ?) returns with another inventive, involving picture book--this time inviting young readers to see how they measure up against a variety of different animals (represented in colorful, cut-paper collages at actual size). Each spread of Actual Size presents a new animal or two for readers to check out, along with a few interesting facts and physical dimensions.
The Hollyhock Wall
 | author: Martin Waddell rating:  asin: 0744577322 binding: Paperback list price: $10.35 USD amazon price: $10.35 |
Baba Yaga and Vasilisa the Brave
Our (then) 5 year old wants to hear the story of Vasilisa again and again. It's a harsh fairy tale, with wicked stepmothers and witches that eat people. But the beautiful Vasilisa gracefully triumphs, all because of her (dead) mother's love contained in a magical doll.
 | author: Marianna Mayer rating: asin: 0688085008 binding: Hardcover list price: $17.99 USD amazon price: $12.23 USD |
Sweet, lovely Vasilisa lives with her jealous stepmother and stepsisters on the edge of a dark forest inhabited by the evil witch Baba Yaga. One night the stepmother sends Vasilisa to visit Baba Yaga, an errand from which the gentle girl has little chance of returning alive. "An engaging text and accomplished paintings set this version apart....A stylized and classy offering."--School Library Journal.
Crinkleroot's Guide to Knowing the Trees (Crinkleroot)
I think this is one of the best tree guide books for children I've ever read. Our guide is a Nome looking man, who was born in the trees. This book is full of fascinating facts that answer questions as an adult I've always wondered about trees. The girls enjoyed it almost as much as I did!
 | rating: asin: 0027058557 binding: Hardcover list price: $15.00 USD amazon price: $15.00 |
When the Sun Rose
This is another one of our absolute favorite books for the very young child. A simple, colorful, magical story of two girls who meet and become friends. This is a masterpiece, unfortunately out of print (but it is available through the library!).
 | author: Barbara Helen Berger rating: asin: 0698114345 binding: Paperback list price: $5.95 USD amazon price: $5.95 |
The Quiltmaker's Gift
 | author: Jeff Brumbeau rating: asin: 0439309107 binding: Hardcover list price: $17.95 USD amazon price: $12.21 USD |
The Quiltmaker's Gift celebrates the quilting tradition, the value of generosity, and the spirit of community in a beautiful and touching fable for our times. This richly illustrated picture book celebrates the joy of giving and gently emphasizes the age-old truth that material wealth does not necessarily buy happiness. The Quiltmaker's Gift is a heartwarming children's fable, a celebration of quilters and quilting, and a challenging adult parable all wrapped into one.
Grandfather Twilight
Of all the gifted artist/authors, Barbara Berger is my top favorite. This book is a beautiful night time story that young children really love. It melts my heart, and I give thanks for the tremendous amount of originality and beauty this book holds.
 | author: Barbara Helen Berger rating: asin: 0399209964 binding: Hardcover list price: $16.99 USD amazon price: $11.55 USD |
When day is done, it is time for Grandfather Twilight to close his book, put on his jacket, and go for a walk through the forest. All the woodland creatures watch in silence as he performs his very special evening task and returns to his house among the trees.Here is Barbara Helen Berger's enormously popular classic--now in a board book format that retains all of the magic of the original. With its soft glowing illustrations, poetic text, and new reader-friendly size, the Grandfather Twilight Board Book is perfect for cuddling up with at bedtime.
When The Root Children Wake Up
 | author: Audrey Wood rating: asin: 059042517X binding: Hardcover list price: $16.95 USD amazon price: $16.95 |
When Old Grandfather Winter disappears into his ice palace high in the mountains, Young Robin chirps her wake-up song to the Root Children deep underground. ³Wake up,² she sings, ³it¹s time for the masquerade!² Right away, the Root Children set to work sewing their flowering costumes and painting bugs with rainbows until they sparkle like jewels. Then they frolic out into the world in a joyous chorus of frolic and song all through Summer, until the frosty Autumn winds blow away the leaves and flowers.
